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Up From the Ashesnew
Ascension was the second wave of Cleveland metalcore-hardcore. Its audience used to be part of the performance.
Cleveland Scene |
D.X. Ferris |
12-21-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Lawsuit Claims Lethal Injection Is Unconstitutionalnew
A federal lawsuit argues that Missouri's method of execution is a "cruel and unusual punishment." Lawyers for a Death Row inmate contend that one of the drugs administered, Pavulon, leaves the person being executed completely paralyzed but fully conscious and susceptible to pain.
Riverfront Times |
Malcolm Gay |
12-21-2004 |
Crime & Justice
Christmas Play About the Apocalypse Inspires Conversionnew
The Sheffield Family Life Center’s annual pageant is a heartwarming little tale starring machine guns and the Antichrist.
Must Seanew
The indie rock threesome Asleep in the Sea has only been around since April, but it's opened for some outstanding national touring acts. Drummer Eli Kuner says he has trouble handling the flattery that follows performances.
Phoenix New Times |
Michele Laudig |
12-21-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Asleep in the Sea
Rick Romley Sets Sights on Arizona Governor's Officenew
Richard M. Romley, who lost his legs in Vietnam, is regarded as successful, gutsy and temperamental. Instead of seeking a fifth term as Maricopa County Attorney, he's considering running for governor.
Phoenix New Times |
Paul Rubin |
12-21-2004 |
Politics
Houston Mayor Reflects on First Year in Officenew
Democrat Bill White has a 76 percent approval rating at the end of his first year. He tells the Observer how he'll tackle the city's problems, including emergency-room overcrowding and air pollution.
The Texas Observer |
Jake Bernstein |
12-21-2004 |
Politics
Chain Reactionnew
Free the economy by breaking the addiction to namebland stores.
NOW Magazine |
Wayne Roberts |
12-21-2004 |
Environment
Tags: environment
The Dioxin in All of Usnew
Ecologists should make the poisoned Ukrainian leader Viktor Yushchenko their marytr.
NOW Magazine |
Adria Vasil |
12-21-2004 |
Environment
Tags: environment
A Just Deserternew
Jeremy Hinzman puts alleged U.S. war crimes on trial in Toronto.
NOW Magazine |
Matt Mernagh |
12-21-2004 |
War
Tags: war & peace
Washington Lobbyists Shake Down Indian Casinosnew
When Ralph Reed, the former director of the Christian Coalition, led a Christian anti-gambling crusade in Texas, he was secretly being paid $4.2 million by lobbyist Jack Abramoff for his work. Abramoff, who represents a tribe running a casino in Louisiana, didn't want the Tiguas to have a competing casino in Texas.
The Texas Observer |
Lou Dubose |
12-21-2004 |
Politics
See You Later, Navigatornew
It took nearly three years for Tracy McGrady Sr. to get back the SUV police seized after they found a baggie of pot in it. The car was a gift from McGrady Sr.'s son, All-Star basketball player Tracy McGrady Jr.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Jeff Stratton |
12-21-2004 |
Crime & Justice
Broward Commissioner Plays Dual Role With Developersnew
On the Broward County Commission, Josephus Eggelletion has advocated giving public funds to developers who build affordable housing. He was openly on the payroll of one developer, and now well-placed sources say he's been working behind the scenes for another.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Bob Norman |
12-21-2004 |
Politics
Being Fabulous Isn't Easy for Fabian Basabenew
The son of a successful Ecuadorian-born businessman had to lie low in Malibu after he was photographed in a provocative dance move with First Daughter Barbara Bush.
Miami New Times |
Brett Sokol |
12-21-2004 |
TV
Tutoring Program's Ties To Scientology Provoke Criticsnew
Promoters of study technology are trying to introduce it into public schools. Critics say the learning method, which grew out of the research of Church of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, violates the separation of church and state.
Houston Press |
Craig Malisow |
12-21-2004 |
Education
All You Can Eatnew
Adam Sandler is perfect in the role of the put-upon husband in Spanglish. Despite wonderful performances, the film about a crumbling marriage never quite works.
East Bay Express |
Robert Wilonsky |
12-20-2004 |
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