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The Treats Proves That Engineers Can Rocknew
The Madison band's members use their engineering skills as a framework for constructing songs.
Isthmus |
Rich Albertoni |
09-11-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Treats
Throwing Away the Key in Wisconsinnew
Gov. Jim Doyle's parole chief defends tough tack on releases.
Isthmus |
Jason Shepard |
08-27-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Susanna Hoffs' Eternal Flamenew
The Bangles' lead vocalist carries the torch for '60s pop.
Isthmus |
Rich Albertoni |
08-27-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Bangles
New Law Causes Real Problems for Wisconsin Immigrantsnew
The state's Real ID law took effect in April, presaging changes in federal law that will mandate that motor vehicle authorities verify immigration status.
Isthmus |
Mary Ellen Bell |
08-27-2007 |
Immigration
Bergman Movies on DVDnew
Ingmar Bergman accomplished something no other cinematic genius could quite match: directing masterpieces in his 20s and into his 80s -- he made personal, intimate films for 60 years, avoiding most of the usual compromises
Prosecutors, Defense Lawyers and Even Cops Like Taping Lawnew
In January, Wisconsin joined a growing number of states that require police to record interviews with adult suspects in felony cases, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2005 imposed the same mandate on all juvenile interrogations.
Isthmus |
Jason Shepard |
08-07-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Letter from Lesothonew
Experiencing the charm, beauty and challenges of a poor African nation.
Isthmus |
Madeline Uranek |
08-07-2007 |
International
Tags: international
'The Simpsons Movie': American Idiotnew
The movie ranks right up there with the average good episode, albeit four times as long and largely (but not entirely) free of commercial interruptions.
On the Pleasures and Perils of Sports Footwearnew
As my recreational interests have broadened, I've developed a significant case of footwear buildup -- moreover, my rate of acquisition has been accelerating.
Tags: fashion
'Eagle vs. Shark': Oddballs in Lovenew
A dork-chic romance a la Napoleon Dynamite about two Kiwi oddballs.
Tags: Eagle vs. Shark, Taika Waititi
Looking Beyond the Corn Subsidies in the Farm Billnew
Changes in the system would affect Wisconsin farmers.
Isthmus |
James T. Spartz |
07-23-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
They See Dead Peoplenew
The mediums at Wonewoc Spiritualist Camp believe in life after death, in the here and now.
Tags: religion
It's 'All Luck and Driving' Out at the Demolition Derbynew
A demolition derby is not a tidy affair -- at the height of an eight-car heat, the air is pungent with exhaust fumes and mud clods are flying into the crowd.
Isthmus |
Jason Joyce |
07-16-2007 |
Recreation
Tags: recreation
The Hitman's Dilemmanew
In You Kill Me, he must get sober to murder again.
Tags: John Dahl, You Kill Me
