Adieu, For Now, To Campaign Characters
The 2008 presidential campaign introduced the public to a hockey mom, Amtrak Joe, a maverick and "The One." But it also brought to the fore some others such as Joe the Plumber.
Human Interest
Tips For Obama Ad From Infomercial Guru
Barack Obama's 30-minute ad on television is essentially an infomerical for the Democratic presidential hopeful. Ron Popeil, infomerical star and inventor of products such as the Veg-O-Matic, offers his insight on how Obama can make the most of his 30 minutes.
Editorial Cartoonists Review Election '08
Editorial cartoonists Mike Luckovich and Mike Peters have mixed feelings about the looming presidential vote. As the pair looked back on their recent work, they acknowledged a worry: It's not easy to make fun of Barack Obama, the front-runner.
Editorial Cartoonists Review Election '08
Editorial cartoonists Mike Luckovich and Mike Peters have mixed feelings about the looming presidential vote. As the pair looked back on their recent work, they acknowledged a worry: It's not easy to make fun of Barack Obama, the front-runner.
Why All The Attention On Palin's Lipstick?
Writer Charlotte Stoudt argues that attention on Sarah Palin's make up-artist and how much she gets paid makes this campaign feel like some endless purgatorial reality show.
Why All The Attention On Palin's Lipstick?
Writer Charlotte Stoudt argues that attention on Sarah Palin's make up-artist and how much she gets paid makes this campaign feel like some endless purgatorial reality show.
Philadelphia's Gum Tree Cut Down
For the first installment in a series on unlikely landmarks, the BPP talks to business owners on Philadelphia's South Street about what locals call the "gum tree." For years, it was a repository for chewed gum. But the neighborhood is sprucing up, and the tree has been cut down.
Philadelphia's Gum Tree Cut Down
For the first installment in a series on unlikely landmarks, the BPP talks to business owners on Philadelphia's South Street about what locals call the "gum tree." For years, it was a repository for chewed gum. But the neighborhood is sprucing up, and the tree has been cut down.
Recipes: 'Simply Organic'
Many an organic manifesto has hit the bookstore of late, but Simply Organic is different: light on sermonizing, and neck-deep in great recipes that highlight familiar seasonal flavors. Try Asparagus and Scallops and, for dessert, the Basil-Lemon Cake.
Recipes: 'Raising the Salad Bar'
Summertime is salad time! Try an Arugula and Avocado Salad with Shaved Parmesan, topped with a garlicky lemon dressing. Or, if you still can't warm up to your leafy greens, maybe a sprightly Chicken Salad with Fruit and Toasted Pecans is more to your liking?