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Psychologist's Theory to Bring Peace Could Turn Soldiers Into Better Killersnew
Rachel MacNair argues that in war, the major stressor that causes post-traumatic stress disorder isn't watching a buddy die or coming under heavy fire from enemies. Instead, she believes, the key factor is killing someone else.
The Pitch |
Ben Paynter |
10-26-2004 |
International
Tags: Abortion, a member of PeaceWorks who has worked with the War Resisters League, battle fatigue, Lynn Cheatum, morality of killing, National Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Study, Perpetration Induced Traumatic Stress, Ph.D. candidate in psychology and sociology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, shell shock, the American Friends Service Committee and the Kansas City Interfaith Peace Alliance, international
Legal Tornado Swirls Around "Toughest Sheriff in America"new
Taxpayers have spent more than $500 million to get two new jails built in Phoenix, but now they can't open because not enough qualified guards wants to work for Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
Phoenix New Times |
John Dougherty |
10-26-2004 |
Politics
Tastes Like Teen Spiritnew
When Stefan Pruett and John O'Keefe started a band last summer, the notion seemed like a total joke to them. Except they didn't expect the real punch line: success.
Phoenix New Times |
Michele Laudig |
10-26-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Girls' Night Outnew
Teedra Moses grew up studying her mother, a successful gospel singer on the church revival circuit. Later, she studied Prince songs like calculus problems, writing her own lyrics over his music.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Audra Schroeder |
10-26-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
A Reporter Loses Her Shirt at the Seminole Casinonew
As the chain-smoking, spandex-heavy scene in the adult arcade demonstrates, gambling is hardly the most alluring way to court fortune.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Courtney Hambright |
10-26-2004 |
Recreation
Our Mayor, the Lobbyist: Ilene Lieberman's Misadventuresnew
Broward County Mayor Ilene Lieberman momentarily had the little town of Pembroke Park in her sights -- not as an elected official but as a developer's lobbyist.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Bob Norman |
10-26-2004 |
Politics
Cinema So Verité the Cops Rush to the Setnew
Gary Davis has carried the title of guerrilla filmmaker with pride since he was 10 years old, when he started shooting films when on a rundown urban corner of New Jersey. He relishes the danger of shooting scenes that, if he doesn't get in and out quickly, could end in his arrest.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Eric Alan Barton |
10-26-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Heave Honew
The deeply visceral Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes is praised for taking listeners through a wide range of emotions.
Miami New Times |
Mosi Reeves |
10-26-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Ill-Behaved Former Mayor Attempts Comeback in Miaminew
Never one to let humiliation stand between him and elective office, Xavier Suarez managed to win enough votes this past August to end up in a runoff contest for a seat on the Miami-Dade County Commission. His 1998 election as mayor was overturned because of voter fraud.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado |
10-26-2004 |
Politics
Immigrant Battled State Rep for Custody of Her Sonnew
Mariam Katamba, born in Uganda, was taken under the wing of Texas State Representative Talmadge Heflin. But she balked after the Heflins became so possessive of her son they tried to gain custody.
Houston Press |
Josh Harkinson |
10-26-2004 |
Immigration
A Vietnamese Immigrant May Just Whip the GOP's Old Guardnew
Hubert Vo, a minor real estate mogul from Alief, a suburb of Houston, has emerged from virtual oblivion to challenge one of the most powerful Republicans in Texas, 22-year state Representative Talmadge Heflin.
Houston Press |
Josh Harkinson |
10-26-2004 |
Politics
Clueless in D.C.new
"George doesn't have a clue what it's like to try to sleep like my son does -- if he even sleeps -- to the sounds of bombs all night," writes the mayor of Darby Borough, Pa.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Paula M. Brown |
10-26-2004 |
Commentary
Editor Signals New Era at Philadelphia City Papernew
Duane Swierczynski, Philadelphia City Paper's new editor-in-chief, has written six nonfiction books and a mystery novel, and he still hasn't reached his mid 30s. Publisher Paul Curci hired him to lead the paper's smart, young writers to excellence.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Paul Curci |
10-26-2004 |
Media
Shared Dinners Provide Lasting Benefits to Younger Family Membersnew
Family mealtimes protected adolescents from use of tobacco, alcohol and marijuana; low grade-point average; depressive symptoms and suicidal involvement.
Syracuse New Times |
Sam Graceffo, M.D. |
10-25-2004 |
Science
Naturopath Integrates Her Native Traditionsnew
Among the natural therapies practiced by Jeanne Paul is "soul-retrieval healing" for people who have experienced some kind of trauma or abuse and who feel as if a part of them has been stolen.
The Georgia Straight |
Gail Johnson |
10-25-2004 |
Science
Tags: Oregon, herbal medicine, and allergy testing and desensitization, BC First Nations Health Handbook, Coast Salish First Nation's Sliammon band near Powell River, herpes, homeopathy, musculoskeletal therapies like cranial-sacral bodywork, National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, nutrition, Health & Science
