AltWeeklies Wire
Refighting Vietnam in Rochesternew
People in the U.S. are unfamiliar with the ongoing horrors of war, so soldiers feel a sense of disconnect when they return, says a counselor who helps returning veterans in Rochester, N.Y.
City Newspaper |
Krestia DeGeorge |
01-14-2005 |
War
Outreach Center Helps With the Burdens Soldiers Carrynew
Returning soldiers have deep, long-term issues the Veterans Administration isn't equipped to help them with, says the president of the Veteran's Outreach Center in Rochester, N.Y.
City Newspaper |
Krestia DeGeorge |
01-14-2005 |
War
Here Come the Wobblies!new
In a labor battle with roots dating back 100 years, independent truckers and Starbucks employees are now joining the wild and contentious Wobblies.
Sacramento News & Review |
Cosmo Garvin |
01-14-2005 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
No Vote Left Behindnew
The president's new puppy got more publicity last week than a report released by the House Judiciary Committee Democratic staff, called “Preserving Democracy: What Went Wrong in Ohio.”
Sacramento News & Review |
Bill Forman |
01-14-2005 |
Commentary
Grassroots Aid to Tsunami Victims Targets Unmet Needsnew
A Burmese spiritual leader is funneling small donations for tsunami victims to a Buddhist colleague in Sri Lanka. Their grassroots effort contrasts with George W. Bush's strategy of trading a trickle of relief for geopolitical gain.
North Bay Bohemian |
Peter Byrne |
01-14-2005 |
International
Tags: A. T. Ariyaratne, Burmese physician Dr. Thynn Thynn, humanitarian assistance, IMF, Indian Ocean, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, Sae Taw Winn II Foundation, Sarvodaya, Secretary of State Colin Powell, Sinhalese military, spiritual leader, Tamil Tigers, Theravadan principles of dana (generosity) and metta (nonviolence), U.S. Department of State, World Bank and International Monetary Fund
Aural Litnew
Book reviewer and author Jonathan Lowe is finding more and more success in the audio-book field.
Tucson Weekly |
James Reel |
01-13-2005 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Fame Island, Jonathan Lowe
Girls Rock!new
Benefits across Arizona are planned to aid the Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls, based near Portland, Ore. Featured performers include Naim Amor, Loveland, 50 Cent Nose, Sara Belham and Galactic Federation of Love.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
01-13-2005 |
Music
Tags: Naim Amor
Two Degrees of Story Separationnew
Kevin Bacon's fine performance as a child molester can't overcome this wishy-washy script.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
01-13-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Nicole Kassell, The Woodsman
Power Plotnew
As the former Public Service Co. of New Mexico drops plans to extend power lines from Southern Arizona into Mexico, it sets the stage for a battle between Tucson Electric Power and the Arizona Corporation Commission.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
01-13-2005 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
A Tale of Melville, Scallop Fishing and Deathnew
Moby Dick fans recently gathered in New Bedford, Mass., to read the classic in a 24-hour marathon. It was a quasi-religious ritual in the shadow of death, as fishermen recently perished in the sinking of the Northern Edge off Nantucket.
Tucson Weekly |
Renée Downing |
01-13-2005 |
Commentary
Police Continue to Search for Sister Cathy's Killernew
The murder of Sister Catherine Ann Cesnik in Baltimore, Md., 35 years ago remains unsolved. Accusations about sexual abuse at the school where she taught could produce new leads in the case.
Baltimore City Paper |
Tom Nugent |
01-13-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Hell Firenew
Bad behavior in church is embarrassing -- and on the rise.
Tucson Weekly |
Tom Danehy |
01-13-2005 |
Commentary
Viewing the Sexual Predator as a Human Beingnew
Writer-director Nicole Kassell’s debut film is a lean drama anchored by subject matter which, although difficult, remains distantly disquieting yet never challenging.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
01-13-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Nicole Kassell, The Woodsman
Horsing Aroundnew
Just as the titular zebra, Stripes, is not really a horse of a different color, this kids' picture is not a movie of a different stripe.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
01-13-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Frederik Du Chau, Racing Stripes
About a Mannew
In Good Company is a sincere but serviceable-at-best dramedy from Paul Weitz, one-half of the fraternal team that has already brought us two studies about the development of the human male (for adolescent horndog stage, see American Pie; for Peter Pan syndrome, About a Boy).
Austin Chronicle |
Kimberley Jones |
01-13-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Paul Weitz, In Good Company
