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The article reports that the annual Major League Gaming (MLG) has contributed to the growing popularity of video games in the U.S. media industry. Information is presented on the final match at the 2006 MLG playoffs. The differences between the online titles Halo 2 and Super Smash Bros. Melee are discussed. Comments are made by Mike Sepso of MLG regarding the Smash community. There are three categories for competitive games: a first person shooter, real-time strategy games, and fighting games.

The article profiles author and journalist Charles John Klosterman. An overview of the public's views of Klosterman is presented. Klosterman's views on being thought as a famous personality are explained. His inspiration for writing the novel "Fargo Rocks City" is described. The result of an interview at the Brattle Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts is outlined.

The article presents the happenings at areas in Massachusetts on September 7, 2006, from 2 am to 6 am. There are people sitting on stoops and waking down the car-less street from Glenville Avenue toward Harvard Avenue in Allston. At around 3 am, Harvard Yard is empty beneath a full moon, but near the statue of John Harvard, there were two people, Allison and Kai. On 4:15 am, in front of Au Bon Pain, Harvard Square, two guys are preparing the place for its opening at 5:30 am.

Focuses on Second Life, the virtual environment created by Linden Lab. Description of Second Life; Origins of the virtual community; Business opportunities posed by Second Life.

Discusses trends in the sexual behavior of youth in 2006. Comparison of the sexual orientation of straight-leaning with younger women; Views of teenagers about chastity; Confessions of several youths about the sexual experiences.

Provides information on the SuicideGirls alt-porn feminism. Number of the members of the sorority; Features of the SuicideGirls Web site; List of the members of the sorority in the Massachusetts chapter.

Presents information on the various aspects of the city life in Boston, Massachusetts. Pathway to Wellness nonprofit organization; Boston Common Garage; Liquid Hair Studios.

The article features couple Julie Carter and Troy J. Schoeller. Carter cuts apart dead people as a pathologist's assistant at a New England hospital while Schoeller is a licensed embalmer and funeral director. He has been working in the death industry for thirteen years. The couple manage their Horror Business which features attractions such as a bloodied mannequin torsos donned in sexy vinyl lingerie.

This article offers information on several music artists who have posted their songs in Web sites like MySpace. Since signing to Sub Pop late in 2005, the Band of Horses have been stroked by all the right tastemakers and for all the right reasons. Meanwhile, the debut album of Beirut, Gulag Orkestar, finds Zach Condon using different musical instruments and his voice to create a virtual Eastern European orchestra.

Focuses on the addition of a link to the Web site MySpace.com that profiles its members who have died. Implications of the decision of the site not to cancel accounts that have been inactive; Importance of the profiles of the deceased members of the site to friends and family members; Reasons of the site for including the link.

This article discusses the popularity of sneakers in the U.S. Importance of sneakers for prisoners according to ex-convict Rob Heppler; Advertisements for sneakers; Condition of the shoe retail business.

This article focuses on the relocation of the New Alliance rock music studio in a building owned by Bill Desmond in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The basement being occupied by the studio at the Fenway building was sold by its owners. Background information about the studio is presented. The relocation of the studio offers definite advantages.

The article offers information on the video game Guitar Hero released by Harmonix Music Systems Inc. The game's objective is to finish four out of five songs in each venue to get a bigger show. One of the factors attributed to the game's success is the knowledge of the Harmonix staff in the music genre. Some of the songs that can be played in the game are "Take Me Out," by Franz Ferdinand, "Higher Ground," by the Red Hot Chili Peppers and "Spanish Castle Magic," by Jimi Hendrix.

Focuses on the Glass Slipper strip club in Boston, Massachusetts. Number of exotic dancers at the Glass Slipper; Comparison of Glass Slipper with its neighbor Centerfolds; Public image of the bar according to its owner Nick Romano.

Features the interest of a photographer named Greggebee to graffiti in the U.S. Subjects of graffiti photographed by Greggebee; Attitude of Greggebee toward taking pictures of graffiti; Challenges faced by Greggebee in his habit.

Focuses on MySpace social networking Web site owned by Clay N. Ferno. Number of members of the site; Key features of the site; Information on the photographs at MySpace. INSET: Spacial profiling.

Features Mass Mutiny, a pro-women's tackle-football team in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Profile of Linda Caruso, a veteran linebacker on the Mass Mutiny; Challenges faced by the Mass Mutiny; Marketing of the Mass Mutiny members.

Offers information on establishments and places in Boston, Massachusetts that allow nudity. HealthWorks all-female female center; Armani Café; John Fitzgerald Kennedy Park.

This article features the selection of YouTube and MySpace users as the 2006 Person of the Year by "Time" magazine. MySpace gets over 84 million users. Common people and celebrities used MySpace and YouTube for their personal and commercial activities. Music and videos are being used by YouTube and MySpace users to communicate with each other.

The article talks about hand stamps. It describes what a person would think in seeing a hand stamp on another. It observes that some hand stamps are harder to erase than others. It mentions several clubs in Boston, Massachusetts which do not use hand stamps. It identifies the reasons why clubs, bars and amusement parks use hand stamps.

Presents an interview with author Lisa Crystal Carver regarding her life. Sexual behavior of Carver; Interpersonal relationships with men; Information on the book "Drugs Are Nice: A Post-Punk Memoir."

Profiles part-time undertaker and poet Janaka Stucky. Personal background; Information on the Guerilla Poets; Stance of Stucky on poetry.

Presents information on the 16th annual Freedom Rally that would be held in Boston Common, Massachusetts. Guests at the pro-medical marijuana rally; Bands that would perform at the rally; Food chain that would serve rallyists during the event.

Features GLBT couple Charlie Anders and Annalee Newitz, publisher of the magazine "Other." Description of Anders; Unifying principle of the magazine; Career background of Anders and Newitz.

The article focuses on bass player Nat Baldwin. According to Baldwin, he likes the role of being an outsider from other bands. Baldwin, however, is affiliated with the Dirty Projectors. Baldwin and Grizzly Bear bassist Christopher Taylor collaborated in the production of a number of songs, including "Most Valuable Player."

The article reviews a concert by rock band Fall Out Boy at the Avalon in Boston, Massachusetts on January 13, 2007.

This article offers information on the opening of a sneaker-and-streetwear shop, called AWOL, at Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Peter Lam, co-owner of AWOL, explains the reason for opening the store in the area. Other items being sold at the store besides sneakers include hoodies and T-shirts.

The article evaluates the Mimobots USB flash drives from Mimoco and offers information on their key features, advantages and cost.

The article reports on celebrities spotted around Boston, Massachusetts. John Fluevog was spotted signing shoes at the Fluevog store in Newbury Street. Brian Setzer, ex-frontman of the Stray Cats came to the Fluevog store with a friend. Brian Viglione, drummer of the Dresden Dolls was spotted buying a guitar at Guitar Stop.

This article reports that Meredith Byam Miller's consignment shop Poor Little Rich Girl has relocated to Davis Square in Boston, Massachusetts. The importance of this relocation for the store and the area is discussed. Comments are made by Byam Miller regarding the success of her secondhand store. Information is presented on the origin of the store's name. A variety of items can be found at the store such as a second-hand ski jacket and a pair of Dolce & Gabbana striped heels.

The author reflects on her job as a reporter for the "Boston Phoenix." She has personally interpreted the goal of the newspaper as a mandate to hunt down the cultures, characters, atmosphere that develop sans communications firms. She like to think about hosting a big party and putting everyone she has ever written about on the guest list.

The article focuses on "Apenest," an art book series launched by painter and illustrator Brian Willmont with friend Cody Hoyt. The difficulties faced by Willmont and Hoyt in developing the art magazine which evolved into a book series are outlined. The duo has completed the first volume of the book series which sells for U.S.$15 each.

The author describes her experiences with listeners of the iPod digital music player. She criticizes the loud music produced by the device and the white cords dangling from the ears of the listener. Scenarios involving iPod listeners are detailed. Famous performers whose songs can be heard in iPod players are mentioned.

This article offers information on Tall Guy, member of the Big Disappointments rock group based in Boston, Massachusetts. It recounts how Tall Guy was discovered performing in August 2006, discusses the impact of his presence on the popularity of the group, and mentions the songs featured in the music release "Live at Studio-Eight: 2006."

The article features the guerilla-dance group 123 Party! After their debut, the group has ambushed the public several times with their performances, released some YouTube videos, and produced a segment for FUSE's "Pants Off Dance Off." The article also describes the group's performance at the Rattlesnake Bar and Grill on October 7, 2006.

The article discusses student issues at universities and colleges in Massachusetts. Saying anything obscene, racist or sexist is ground for game expulsion at major sporting events in Boston University, but some are insulting creatively at hockey games. Boston College has teamed up with Ruckus Network, that grants affiliated users for free and legal access to 1.5 million songs, in an effort to curb illegal music downloading.

This article focuses on the allegation that Pitchfork Media that it has leaked on the Internet the music album of Joanna Newsom entitled "Ys." It is said that the leak was a real breach considering that the release of the album is scheduled in November 2006. It is considered that leaking of the album was equivalent to looting.

The article reviews the web site Second Life Provincetown from the Rainbow Warriors.

The article focuses on Keaton Kustler-Klein, a 14-year-old student at Arlington High School in Massachusetts who has created a part-time business called Wallet Girl Industries by making clear-duct-tape wallets. The young entrepreneur had learned to laminate "Phoenix," periodical covers with the clear adhesive to make multi-pocketed billfolds. The wallets have been ordered by several bands such as Damone, Morningwood and the Pink Spiders.

This article reports on the emerging association between rapping and the Vans sneakers. The reasons for the popularity of Vans sneakers among rap musicians are discussed, which include the agreement formed by Vans and Pack a Jive Records. A brief background on the sneaker trend is presented.

The article focuses on the closure of Someday Café in Somerville, Massachusetts. A pancake business called Mr. Crêpe will move into the space. Someday Café was founded by Pacific Northwest refugees Glen Wallace, Steve Stevens and Jeff Hale, before being bought by Toscanini's owner Gus Rancatore.

The article deals with the International Sneaker Battle (ISB) that was held during the July 2006 Funkmaster Flex Custom Car & Bike Show at the Connecticut Expo Center. Flex, disc jockey of New York City's Hot '97, hosted the show and sponsored ISB. The people who participated in the event include Lori Lobenstein of FemaleSneakerFiend.com and Rob Heppler of "Weeklydrop." The winners include Brian Spar and Mark Johnson.

The article reports on the efforts being done by customers and staff to prevent the closure of Someday Café in Somerville, Massachusetts. Information on the establishment of the café in 1993 is presented. The various types of customers visiting the café are identified. The article also offers information on the failure of businessman Gus Rancatore to renew the café's lease.

Reports on the popularity of the MySpace social-networking site in 2006. Total number of MySpace users; Proliferation of the site in popular culture; Link between the site and the performing arts.

Focuses on songwriter and producer Jeffrey Simmons, his music and performances as of June 2006. Context of his song "Farewell, My Sweet Alibi,"; Comment on his live performance at T.T. the Bear's, covering Neil Young's "Tonight's the Night" with his former band, the Symptoms; Description of his type of music.

Profiles U.S. sculptor Greg Mahoney. His career background; Efforts of Mahoney to develop the feature-length film "Saints of the Old City"; Emphasis of the film on the landscapes in Brockton, Massachusetts; Establishment of the Outpost, association of young artists in the town.

The article relates the lessons learned by the author as a journalist. The author was offered a ride by musician Casey Dienel so she could watch her performance. After the show, the author was escrewed and did not know her way around. The letter sent by Bob Whetstone, the walking advertisement for Christian salvation, to the author is also presented.

Presents the details of the author's meeting with the duo of Los Wünder Twins Del Rap, Effect and D-Tension, in Lowell, Massachusetts. Mission of the duo; Description of their meeting place, the Old Court bar; Reason for meeting with the Twins; Reaction of Effect's friends when he heard the duo's music.

The article provides information on Keaton Kustler-Klein, an eighth grader at Arlington High School in Massachusetts who makes wallets out of "Phoenix" magazine covers. She relates her experience of meeting rock group Damone to deliver a wallet to its lead singer Noelle. Her mother added information about her wanting to go to a Pink Spiders show. Kustler-Klein mentions several things in exchange for her wallets, including getting free tickets to concerts.

The article reviews the music release "Six Demon Bag," by Man Man.