Elizabeth Allen
Elizabeth Allen has written a bit of everything, including news briefs, product write-ups, book reviews, Web sites and even an online comic. She currently lives outside of Boston, MA, but her heart lies in her home state: Vermont.
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Middlebury College: BA in English (concentration in creative writing), with minors in French and philosophyInterests
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Find Tibetan Crafts at Tibet Arts in Cambridge, MAFor those who seek information about Tibet, Buddhist products or even just a moment of peace, Tibet Arts is the perfect store.
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Good Reads, Good Eats at Porter Square Books' Café Zing in CambridgeUsually, bookshop food doesn't do much for me, but Café Zing, inside Porter Square Books, makes the best Boston-area bookstore even better.
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Cracking The Da Vinci Code A Speculative Peek at 2006's First Summer BlockbusterWill the first summer blockbuster of 2006, The Da Vinci Code, be wonderful or horrible? Informed speculation follows.
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Asian Ball-Jointed Doll: Collecting These Dolls is a Great HobbyAsian ball-jointed dolls are endlessly beautiful, endlessly customizable...and very expensive. How can you afford such a pricey hobby? -
Hitched!: A Book About Gay Weddings in San FranciscoAuthor Cheryl Dumesnil collects stories of couples from around the world who flouted California law by getting married in the San Francisco Town Hall in spring, 2004.
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How to Be a Good Temporary Employee: Communicate Well with Your Agency RepresentativeTemp agencies will find you work, but, in return, they expect you to be a good, dependable employee. Performing well at your assignment is just one part of your success. You have to do right by the agency too, which means keeping in constant contact.
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'Three Incestuous Sisters' by Audrey Niffenegger: Wonderful...and WeirdCross Edward Gorey's illustrations with Edgar Allan Poe's Gothic sensibility and you have a sampling of Audrey Niffenegger's sophomore effort, 'The Three Incestuous Sisters.'
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Book Review: Is It A Choice? by Eric MarcusA simple primer addressing basic questions about gays and lesbians.
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Brom's First Novel, �The Plucker,' a DisappointmentBrom may knock off deliciously Gothy graphic novels, but his writing stinks.
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'Arthur Spiderwick's Guide' a Fantastic Collection of Fantasy Art by Black and DiTerlizziThe original illustrations in this compendium of mythical creatures really make this book shine.
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Gaiman and McKean's Mirror Mask Novella Not as Magical as MovieIn the end, Mirror Mask the novella is just an attempt to cash in on �Mirror Mask' the film, which is a clever, fascinating cult-film-to-be if I've ever seen one. Buy the DVD or the illustrated screenplay instead.
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Sideshow Collectibles Sinks Fangs into 12" Drusilla Action FigureThe 12" version of Spike's insane paramour is a beauty, even though she's gnashing her fangs at you.
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Brokeback Mountain Breaks Stereotypes with Gay Western RomanceBrokeback Mountain tries to balance beauty and pain, but, in the end, the broad strokes of sentiment win out. Still, I recommend this engrossing film. -
Lake Charles Radio Wars: A Case Study in the Fight Over Radio's Non-Commercial Band ProgrammingIn 2000, broadcasts from the Christian network American Family Radio excluded National Public Radio from the dial in Lake Charles, LA, illustrating the current conflict over who should control radio's non-commercial band.
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Sexy Heroines in Labyrinth and Mirror Mask They're Such Dolls!Creepy doll-like figures appear in both fantasy films Labyrinth and Mirror Mask, symbolizing the heroine's ambivalence about sexuality.
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The Rocky Horror Picture Showas Quintessential Fantasy Story'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' falls squarely in a long line of fantasy adventures in its setting, plot and characters, drawing on tried and true themes for its enduring popularity.
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A Dim View of Christopher Rice's Light Before DaySimply put, Light Before Day angers me because of its poor execution on so many levels.
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Where to Buy Used or New Books in Jamaica Plain, MassachusettsTake an afternoon to make the rounds of all the bookstores, both used and new, that grace the streets of Boston's most off-beat neighborhood, Jamaica Plain.
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Selected Indian Restaurants Around Somerville and Cambridge, MassachusettsAll of these Indian restaurants in Somerville and Cambridge, Massachusetts are the best at something, whether it's prompt service, affordable food or delicious dishes.
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Awesome Bookstores in Montpelier, VermontIt's small, but Montpelier, Vermont has enough bookstores to satisfy the most fanatic bibliophile.
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Coffeehouses in Davis Square, Somerville, MassachusettsSmall in terms of square area, but large in terms of coffeehouse choices, Davis Square is guaranteed to give you what you need when you have a hankering for caffeine and sweet stuff.
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Film Adaptation of C.S. Lewis' Narnia a Pleasant SurpriseI thought that this film would fail under weak directing and overly cute animal sidekicks, but I wasn't prepared for my own sense of wonder to draw me in. -
Asian Restaurants Around Davis Square, Somerville, MassachusettsWant the taste of Asia without the time-consuming expense of flying halfway around the world for dinner? If you live in Davis Square in Somerville, Massachusetts, you have no need to board a plane.
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Movie Theaters Around Burlington, VermontFrom cinemas with stadium seating to smaller venues with midnight showings, the theaters of Chittenden County offer something for everyone.
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New Age and Metaphysical Bookstores Around Boston, MassachusettsIf you are a Bostonian interested in New Age/alternative topics, you're in luck. Several nearby bookstores cater to your interests, selling books as well as supplies.
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The Bookstores of Middlebury, VermontThis quaint Vermont town has more bookstores, used and new, than you might expect.
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The Bookstores of Provincetown, MassachusettsCape Cod's most popular resort has a stash of great bookstores. Check them out.
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Find Used Books in BostonAn opinionated guide to some used bookstores in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Alternative and Independent Movie Theaters Around Boston, MassachusettsForeign films, cult classics and independent experiments rarely show up on the screens of the nation's chain-owned megaplexes. For such diversity, check out the alternative theaters in and around Boston, Massachusetts.Also published on:
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The Best Books and Bookstores in BurlingtonAvoid the big box stores. Burlington provides ample opportunities to support independent and used bookstores.
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Author Suzi Wizowaty Talks Up Her New Kids' ThrillerAward-winning Vermont author Suzi Wizowaty tells the creepy story behind her new children's book, A Tour of Evil.
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Which Boston Temp Agency is Best?You can't afford unemployment in an expensive city like Boston. So learn the low-down on the city's temp agencies in this article.
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A Guide to Independent Bookstores in Cambridge, MassachusettsCambridge, Massachusetts has the most bookstores of any city in the world. Which should you choose?
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Labyrinth Special Edition DVD: Worth $50?It's loaded with new storyboards and character sketches, but should you buy the latest DVD of this cult-classic fantasy film?