Cover Story: Ship of Fools:
Why is a shipwreck in the middle of the redwoods? Blame it on Shakespeare Santa Cruz.
London Texting: Technology sent an activist message around the world. Unfortunately, so did the bombs.
Breaking the Cycle: Gemma offers a new life for women getting out of jail.
Nüz: X Factor; Turn to the Other Left; The Other Metro; Nurses Victorious.
Rev: Your Gas Station: Although the Chavez plan has been mocked by conservatives who urge that Venezuela should build relations with the United States, I would argue, why should he?
Policy Wonka: Tim Burton and Johnny Depp put a new spin on Roald Dahl's spun-candy favorite, 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.'
He and She: 'Yes': Adulterers anonymous, in iambic pentameter. Wait, which one is supposed to be Rick Wakeman?
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