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Avery Johnson Will Make a FIne Coach Somedaynew
Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Del Harris comments on what it would be like if the God-fearing Avery Johnson became interim head coach. For one thing, he'd never get tossed out of a game for cursing.
Dallas Observer |
John Gonzalez |
01-31-2005 |
Sports
I'm Not Superstitious--but My Point Guard Wishes I Wasnew
Is superstition for the birds? What about in the world of sports?
Tucson Weekly |
Tom Danehy |
01-28-2005 |
Commentary
President Bush's Inaugural Address: A First Draftnew
As George W. Bush might explain if he gave his thoughts free rein, "Liberty for all does not mean it's for everybody."
San Antonio Current |
Staff Writers |
01-28-2005 |
Comedy
On the Difficulties of Outing the Deadnew
The media is inconsistent in its decisions about whether to mention the sexuality of the gay departed. Witness the New York Times' hypocritical reticence regarding writer Susan Sontag.
New York Press |
Michelangelo Signorile |
01-27-2005 |
Commentary
Big Brother in Aisle Onenew
Something sinister goes on when you accept a grocery store discount cards. But it's hard to turn one down without seeming paranoid.
New York Press |
Jim Knipfel |
01-27-2005 |
Commentary
Dania Jai-Alai Faces Extinctionnew
On the eve of a vote on slot machines that could resuscitate this ailing, brutish ballet, both jai-alai fans and gringo Scotty Klier wonder how much longer their love affair with this elegant, 500-year-old Basque competition can continue.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Sam Eifling |
01-25-2005 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
Born to Runnew
Human evolution made us a species of runners. But it's up to each of us to get off our chairs and do it.
Monterey County Weekly |
Andrew Scutro |
01-25-2005 |
Sports
The Origins of Persian Aversion of the U.S.new
What the United States did in Iran in 1953 set in motion a chain of events that led to the 1979 hostage crisis and provides a background for understanding of the 9/11 attacks and the almost global antipathy toward America.
Illinois Times |
Rod Helle |
01-24-2005 |
Commentary
American Hearts Open Up to Some of World's Needsnew
An aid worker is entranced by the contrast between the American public's empathetic response to the tsunami tragedy and its seeming indifference to the bloodletting in Iraq and Palestine.
North Bay Bohemian |
Peter Byrne |
01-21-2005 |
Commentary
Eating My Words: An Appetite for Life a Juicy, Resonant Readnew
This is a memoir geared toward foodies, yet it's more of a contemplative reflection than a culinary tell-all. Don't expect pages and pages of gushing descriptions of foie gras-laced meals at Le Cirque.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Bill Addison |
01-21-2005 |
Food+Drink
Biodynamic Winemaking Takes Holdnew
In an effort to recapture the pure, pesticide-free soil of yesteryear, a silently growing revolution of winemakers is emerging across the globe.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
01-21-2005 |
Food+Drink
Are Americans Stingy with Foreign Aid?new
Measured by percentage of gross income, we are in fact the stingiest industrialized nation in the world.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
01-21-2005 |
Commentary
Tags: WAR
For Seamstress, Home is Where the AIDS Memorial Quilt isnew
Gert McMullin, the unofficial caretaker of the 54-ton AIDS memorial quilt, tends not just the quilt, but the people who make the panels.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Felicia Feaster |
01-21-2005 |
Art
Tags: visual arts
Permanent Resident: Resident Evil 4 is an Instant Classicnew
Resident Evil 4, the first true sequel in the series since 1999's Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, is not only the best survival horror game ever made -- it completely reinvents the form.
Boston Phoenix |
Mitch Krpata |
01-21-2005 |
Video Games
It's Not Easy Being Meannew
New Jack stabbed William "Hunter" Lane nine times with a shiv during a wrestling match in Jacksonville. But only four of the wounds were serious. And, besides, Lane had agreed to be cut. It was part of the show.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
01-21-2005 |
Recreation
Tags: recreation
