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The Arizona Republic Struggles With Changing Journalism Landscapenew

Can the web save Arizona's largest daily newspaper?

Phoenix New Times | Sarah Fenske | 06-12-2007 | Media

Jefferson's Fall From Gracenew

Fans of The Sopranos now can find a crew for their withdrawal pains -- whenever they need a dose of corruption, betrayal, racketeering, family intrigue, self-dealing, bribery and extortion, they can read the 94-page federal indictment of Congressman Bill Jefferson of Louisiana.

Gambit | Clancy DuBos | 06-12-2007 | Commentary

A Legend After His Timenew

A new biography of photographer Clarence John Laughlin examines the life and work of an artist whose full measure has not yet been realized.

Gambit | Jason Berry | 06-12-2007 | Nonfiction

Tags: A.J. Meek, Clarence John Laughlin: Prophet Without Honor, Nonfiction Reviews

Children of the Recoverynew

A package of "School Readiness Tax Credits" being considered by the Louisiana Legislature to help care for children of the recovery is winning praise from national, state and local experts for its innovative approach to financing early childcare and education.

Gambit | Anonymous | 06-12-2007 | Commentary

Jazz Rescuersnew

Archivists battle time, neglect and Hurricane Katrina to preserve New Orleans' musical history and landmarks.

Gambit | Alison Fensterstock | 06-12-2007 | History

Tags: history

Besmirching Nancy Drew: The Mystery of the Missing Plot

Hopes get dashed for creating a fresh Nancy Drew movie franchise (there were four such films made in the late ‘30s) with this less-than-perfunctory filmic updatE of the spitfire sleuth from the revered children’s book series.

Maui Time | Cole Smithey | 06-11-2007 | Reviews

Tags: Andrew Fleming, Nancy Drew

'Paprika': An Animated Scattershot Clusterfuck

If tweaking under the influence of a determinedly Japanese mindset sounds like a good way to substitute a cinematic drug experience for the real thing, then go right ahead to Satoshi Kon's overflowing excess.

Maui Time | Cole Smithey | 06-11-2007 | Reviews

Tags: Paprika, Satoshi Kon