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Reggae Artist Queen Ifrica Speaks Truth to Powernew
While she's been working on building her name throughout Jamaica for the past ten years, Ifrica (born Ventrice Morgan) is just now starting to gain an international following.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Jonathan Cunningham |
11-18-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Trendzilla: Feathers and Fringe, the Native American Looknew
Ethnic-inspired clothing and accessories are still here, and the Laurel Canyon hippie thing is still definitely favored by many. The next natural, obvious progression? Native Americans.
James Blunt on the Force of Famenew
Unapologetic balladeer James Blunt thinks happiness does matter and hits the '70s in All the Lost Souls.
The Georgia Straight |
Steve Newton |
11-18-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: All the Lost Souls, James Blunt
For Kid Actors, Quirky is Coolnew
As one of Vancouver's emerging teen character actors, Montana Hunter is happy to be cast as a "geeky nerd" in a tough business that has led to rocky roads for such former child stars as Tatum O'Neal and Drew Barrymore.
The Georgia Straight |
Pieta Woolley |
11-18-2008 |
Movies
'Dostana' Harks Back to Traditionnew
Dostana has been hyped as the first Bollywood film with openly gay characters and as a step forward in terms of positive representation. Don't believe the hype.
The Georgia Straight |
Itrath Syed |
11-18-2008 |
Reviews
Election-Day Setbacks Can't Stop March of Progress for GLBT Communitynew
Yes, a mob of homophobes is still an ugly and common sight. But gay-rights-bashers' bullying tactics don't have the muscle they once did. There are more opportunities for pro-gay forces to fight back and more support when they do.
New Haven Advocate |
Christopher Arnott |
11-18-2008 |
LGBT
New Documentary 'Global Metal' Moshes with the Universality of Heavy Metalnew
"It was my experience in high school that all the metalheads were pretty nice guys," says Scot McFadyen. He thinks for most metal fans a genuine awareness, respect and compassion for people "overrides wanting to appear badass."
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Staff |
11-18-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Ukraine Politicians Are Split on Russian Tiesnew
In the immediate aftermath of the Orange Revolution of 2004, the more extreme Ukrainian nationalists fantasised that the country could break all links with Russia and become an entirely Western state, but realism is starting to prevail.
The Georgia Straight |
Gwynne Dyer |
11-18-2008 |
International
One Philly 'Hood Debates How Best to Develop Abandoned Propertynew
Instead of allowing someone to develop empty lots and buildings in the neighborhood, the Norris Square Civic Association has held on to much of it. Sometimes, caught in the slow process of trying to do development on its own, it allows parcels ripe for renovation to languish.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Andrew Thompson |
11-18-2008 |
Housing & Development
Fear of the Queer: Blacks in Florida Vote to Oppress Gaysnew
It's one of the great paradoxes in American politics. The black community, the most oppressed group in U.S. history, has traditionally comprised the most unfriendly demographic toward gays, arguably the second-most-discriminated-against group.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Bob Norman |
11-18-2008 |
Politics
Meet Stoya, South Philly's Biggest Porn Starnew
If you've not already heard Stoya's name or seen her face in any number of magazines or on pornographic blogs, Adult Video News releases and websites, you might not know that she is an It girl of the mainstream sex industry.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Matt Stroud |
11-18-2008 |
Culture
Though it May Be Tempting, There's No Time for Dems to Gloatnew
The task ahead for the Democratic Congress and President-elect Barack Obama is too monumental. Though Obama has yet to be inaugurated, the honeymoon is already over. How does one clean up after a national disaster on the scale of George W. Bush? Where do you even begin?
New Haven Advocate |
Alan Bisbort |
11-18-2008 |
Commentary
Comedian Louis CK Loses Fear of Offendingnew
Every year, Louis CK makes himself create new material, meaning he's always on the lookout for more cringe-worthy territory where he can take audiences.
The Georgia Straight |
Guy MacPherson |
11-18-2008 |
Performance
Barack the Machine-Slayernew
The man they call No Drama Obama just dusted two of the most formidable machines in modern political history.
Philadelphia City Paper |
David Faris |
11-18-2008 |
Commentary
Joe vs. Joe: Which Lieberman Will Emerge from Election '08?new
Lieberman met behind closed doors with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid last week to discuss his future, and emerged to tell reporters he's considering his "options." Here's what Dems and politics watchers are saying about the Lieberman conundrum.
New Haven Advocate |
Andy Bromage |
11-18-2008 |
Politics
