AltWeeklies Wire
Source of Vet's Anxiety Is Hard to Talk Aboutnew
For Army Reserves Sgt. Dale Cage, driving causes great anxiety. In Iraq, there would have been a soldier looking out of each window, and now he's alone.
Creative Loafing (Tampa) |
Max Linsky |
12-16-2004 |
War
The Crap Pack is Backnew
Megaton charisma can't save sequel.
Missoula Independent |
Nicole Panter |
12-16-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: Steven Soderbergh, Ocean's Twelve
Stars and Barsnew
In spite of limitations, like not being allowed to talk to inmates, David Rose does a good job of making this faraway legal black hole known as Guantanamo come to life.
Missoula Independent |
John Freeman |
12-16-2004 |
Nonfiction
Run for the Border!new
Americans have always been resourceful people. We support our troops and trample perceived threats to our freedoms. We count our blessings, we discount gay marriage, we recount our votes -- and when all that counting doesn’t quite add up the way we’d hoped, well, we can always go to Canada.
Missoula Independent |
Independent staff |
12-16-2004 |
Immigration
Tags: Immigration
Political Pinocchios: Weapons of Mass Deception Returnnew
A secret Pentagon propaganda program that would have disseminated disinformation to the world as part of America’s “defense” strategy was supposed to have been killed three years ago. But now it’s back.
Missoula Independent |
George Ochenski |
12-16-2004 |
Commentary
Profit or Dienew
Greyhound has already slashed rural service in Montana; is Amtrak next?
Missoula Independent |
Mike Keefe-Feldman |
12-16-2004 |
Policy Issues
Army's New Plan Is to Combat Stress at the Frontnew
A counselor at the Sacramento Veterans Center, Sandra Moreno, just did a tour in Iraq as part of a “combat stress company.” The new military program tries to help soldiers handle stress while they’re still serving with their companies.
Sacramento News & Review |
Chrisanne Beckner |
12-16-2004 |
War
Centers Treat Vets for Post-Traumatic Stress Disordernew
The Coatesville VA Medical Center in eastern Pennsylvania has treated relatively few veterans suffering from the psychological impact of the Iraq War, but it's preparing to serve a lot more.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Mike Newall |
12-16-2004 |
War
Two Santa Fe Reservists' Stories
Two female reservists discuss the problems they've had since coming home from Iraq.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Nadra Kareem |
12-16-2004 |
War
Metal Fans Mourn Their Ownnew
Witnesses to the Alrosa Villa shootings in Columbus grapple with the fact they witnessed the deaths of kindred spirits at a club that feels like a second home.
The Other Paper |
Kristen Convery |
12-16-2004 |
Music
Distressed Medic Corpsman Told to Wait for Therapynew
The Army had antidepressants for a medic corpsman unsettled by witnessing carnage up close, but the 19-year-old was told to wait months for therapy. Details of the psychological impact of the Iraq War on a Fort Worth area vet and a discussion of stressors like depleted uranium are incorporated into the national story "Soldier's Heart."
Fort Worth Weekly |
Dan Frosch and Peter Gorman |
12-16-2004 |
War
Tags: Iraq veterans, Matthew Williams
Album Features Dozen Finely Crafted Tunesnew
Recorded informally over two evenings at the legendary Station Inn, Nashville's premier bluegrass club, Camp uses the forum to showcase his lyrical collaborations with the likes of Guy Clark, Jim Lauderdale and Cowboy Jack Clement.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
12-16-2004 |
Reviews
New Album May be Most Defining of Careernew
This album is Buddy Miller's version of a gospel album, and he nails it. All the signifying Miller traits are there, from his rich and soulful vocal style to his amazing guitar work.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
12-16-2004 |
Reviews
The Blind Boys of Alabama Spread Christmas Cheernew
Today, the Blind Boys' music is much broader than the traditional gospel fare of their early years. The Christmas album is one example of how the Blind Boys have drawn music from other styles and made it their own.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mark Gresham |
12-16-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Dierks Bentley Turns Heartache into Country Hitsnew
His nouveau-retro style has earned him three No. 1 hits and a host of accolades, including Top New Artist from the Academy of Country Music. His long, lean looks -- and fully refurbished curls -- have also placed him at No. 3 on CMT's ranking of "20 Sexiest Men" and landed him a spot on People's list of "50 Hottest Bachelors."
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Craig Seymour |
12-16-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Dierks Bentley
