AltWeeklies Wire
The Trouble With Henrynew

Dr. Henry Heimlich achieved widespread notoriety with the advent of his namesake choking maneuver. But he and colleagues have become notorious of late for promoting quixotic, some say deadly, maneuvers. Heimlich's own son calls for an end to the father's maverick medicine.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Shane Johnson |
01-01-2005 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Just Healthcare
An Albuquerque doctor and community activists, fed up with what they call "our corrupt and irrational health care system," open their own clinic for uninsured patients.
Weekly Alibi |
Tim McGivern |
12-31-2004 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
2004: A Series of Unfortunate Eventsnew
To recap the year, Tucson Weekly scoured the world of news celebrating the stupidity of so many stooges and stumblebums and chose several worth reliving.
Tucson Weekly |
Leo Banks and Jim Nintzel |
12-30-2004 |
Commentary
Tags: yearinreview 2004, taser gun
This Film Soarsnew
The Aviator is an incredible movie -- now, would someone please give Scorsese an Oscar?
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
12-30-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: Martin Scorsese, The Aviator
Well-Furnished Failurenew
Kevin Spacey's biopic, supposedly about Bobby Darin, ends up being more about Spacey.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
12-30-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: Kevin Spacey, beyond the sea
The Best of 2004new
There were many great releases this year. The Tucson Weekly music critics pick their favorites.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong, Annie Holub, Curtis McCrary and Stephen Seigel |
12-30-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: Various Artists, Various Albums
Best Music of 2004new
With gift certificates and returns in tow, you may may be wondering what good music from 2004 you may have missed out on. After many hours of music listening we give you our picks for the best music of 2004........
Jackson Free Press |
Herman Snell and Alex Slawson |
12-30-2004 |
Reviews
Young and Uninformednew
David T.Z. Mindich looks at why young people are tuning out the news.
Sacramento News & Review |
Kel Munger |
12-30-2004 |
Nonfiction
Spacey Serves up Ham and Cheese in Darin Biopicnew
This insufferable vanity project is most excruciating for revealing that beneath the super cool, ironic distance of Kevin Spacey's actorly street cred beats the heart of a hambone.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Felicia Feaster |
12-30-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: Kevin Spacey, beyond the sea
The Worst of Times vs. the Best of Timesnew
A reviewer who found this year's films uninspiring debates with a colleague who asserts it's been an incredible year for movies.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman and Felicia Feaster |
12-30-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Conscious Reviewnew
Review of Julie Dexter's new album Conscious
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Carlton Hargro |
12-30-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: Julie Dexter, Conscious
Don't Panic! Why Do Terrorists Hate Us?new
Contrary to what we've heard, a Defense Department report says that Muslims hate the United States not for our freedoms but for our policies.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
12-30-2004 |
Commentary
Karma Cleanser
Don't settle for sloppy seconds when you deserve a full-time love affair, Karma Cleanser advises.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Tray Butler |
12-30-2004 |
Advice
Tags: advice columns
Water for the Wavesnew
Wes Anderson sets Bill Murray adrift.
Missoula Independent |
Andy Smetanka |
12-30-2004 |
Reviews
Cabbage Days of Winternew
When the weather turns Siberian, Chef Boy Ari turns to cabbage.
Missoula Independent |
Ari LeVaux |
12-30-2004 |
Food+Drink