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3 December 2007

An Observational Account: Human Interaction at Clark Park Farmer's Market
Donna Chan
A mother hushes her wailing toddler, with screams like a siren, and inadvertently pours an armful of green apples to the ground. The lanky, tattooed twenty-something behind her, unfazed, carefully selects a few bright yellow peppers. Nearby, an elderly man finishes paying for his red tomatoes and orange carrots, giving a wide grin as he bids a good morning.
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Portal is for Lesbians: A World of Video Game Sexuality
Michael Field
I quickly played through one of the five games, Portal, as fast as I could. It was the most addictive and trippy game I’d ever played. Life was good. Everything changed when I went online a few days later and stumbled upon an article on a blog written by Bonnie “Heroine Sheik” Ruberg.
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Letter From the Editors
Erica Tobin -- Comments

The Art of Bad Gifting: Getting Out of the Holiday Gift Swap
Erica Tobin -- Comments

Crossing Oceans: Family is Never Far Away
Sarah Yeung -- Comments

Whilst Paying Attention to T.S. Eliot
Mike Murphy -- Comments

Time-aholics Anonymous: Time Is Of the Essence
Kathy Wang -- Comments

FC Dispatch Tokyo: Fulfilling Expectations
R. Traumbon -- Comments

So Long, Norman Rockwell: Why Thanksgiving Can Be Yours and Mine
Valeria Tsygankova -- Comments

A Simpler Life: Enjoying Van Pelt While It Lasts
Julie Charbonnier -- Comments

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