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Assault Upon Faith-Based Darwinismnew
A modern monkey trial wasn't what Phillip Johnson expected when he wrote a critique of evolution that launched intelligent design -- or was it?
East Bay Express |
Justin Berton |
08-01-2005 |
Science
Mother Urges Officials to Go After Cybercreepsnew
Since Jaemi Levine's 12-year-old daughter was molested by a man who contacted her online, she has crusaded for tougher laws and better enforcement in such cases.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Wyatt Olson |
08-01-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Police Reports Describe Activities of Miami Politician Art Teelenew
Many people who thought they knew Art Teele will find it hard to believe one man could inhabit so many different personas. The disgraced public official, who was facing federal charges, committed suicide on July 27.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado |
08-01-2005 |
Politics
In Search of the Underground Poker Gamenew

The trick is to find a "friendly" place, where you're unlikely to get murdered, before it gets raided and shut down.
Long Island Press |
JB McGeever |
07-29-2005 |
Recreation
Rx for Info Overloadnew
A media critic offers a guide on how to navigate through today's information overload and become reasonably well-informed without making the quest a full-time job the way news addicts do.
The Village Voice |
Sydney H. Schanberg |
07-29-2005 |
Media
Rich Little 'Poor' Kidsnew
Those who bear the dreaded "trustafarian" tag say they have problems with guilt, embarrassment, and most importantly, figuring out what to do with their lives.
The Village Voice |
Anya Kamenetz |
07-29-2005 |
Economy
Hillary Clinton Strikes Gold in Bush Countrynew

The senator from the bluest of states collects the greenest of dollars from, of all places, Texas. In fact, the heart of Bush country has ranked second this year only to New York in filling her coffers.
The Village Voice |
Kristen Lombardi |
07-29-2005 |
Politics
The Michael Kinsley Experiment Ends at L.A. Timesnew

Michael Kinsley said he'd done a pretty good job of editing the Los Angeles Times editorial pages but on what planet? He's actually done a pretty horrible job that’s proved disastrous both to his persona and the paper’s prestige.
L.A. Weekly |
Nikki Finke |
07-29-2005 |
Media
Redemption Talenew
Former conservative-media poster boy David Brock is trying to do the right thing with liberal media watchdog Media Matters. Should we trust him?
Boston Phoenix |
Mark Jurkowitz |
07-29-2005 |
Media
Tags: media
Hold the Potholdersnew
Columbus indie craft fair cuts up crafting’s frumpy image.
Columbus Alive |
Melissa Starker |
07-28-2005 |
Fashion
Sock It to Me!
The first all-sock puppet film noir finds a lot of fun in top drawer puns.
Columbus Alive |
Melissa Starker |
07-28-2005 |
Reviews
Must We Love Dogs?
Not even a cast this wonderful can overcome the rom-com cliches.
Columbus Alive |
Melissa Starker |
07-28-2005 |
Reviews
Immerse Yourselfnew
You only have to labor only a little bit to make melon soup, thanks to the latest kitchen tool you’ve discovered you cannot live without -- the immersion blender.
Jackson Free Press |
Lynette Hanson |
07-28-2005 |
Food+Drink
Deep Waters of Weltynew
Susan Marrs takes readers through the years of life of this icon of Mississippi literature in which she lived and read and wrote and revised herself into a full-fledged writer.
Jackson Free Press |
Lynette Hanson |
07-28-2005 |
Nonfiction
The Mile-High Dining Clubnew
For those who can't live on peanuts, flying these days involves packing a lunch.
Jackson Free Press |
Lynette Hanson |
07-28-2005 |
Food+Drink