Cover: Dr. No Way
Skeptic Andy Neher debunks popular unscientific beliefs in his quest to understand the paranormal.

News: Rape of the Less Than Innocents
When rape happens to anyone other than a 'good girl,' our culture has a difficult time understanding that it's still rape.

Presents of Mind: MetroActive's annual holiday guide cuts to the heart of the season of giving. Plus, clutter-free gifts.

Night Howl: The local ladies of rock, spoken word and, of course, juggling, usher in the winter months with a talent free-for-all at Kuumbwa.

Notes From the Underground: Local band changes the face--and clothing--of punk.

There's No Fridge Like Home: The refrigerator--that sacred repository of family foods--is also a deep well of memories and idiosyncratic home life.

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