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Set Designer Finds Raw Emotions in Raw Materialsnew
Rochelle Barker's creative process resembles a crime scene investigator's -- and not just because she likes to work between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. While a forensic detective will examine the scene of a crime and reconstruct the deeds that took place, Barker takes the events of a play's script, and creates the scene in which they happen.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
07-08-2004 |
Theater
Tags: theater
Judge Is Accused of Threading Ethics Loopholenew
In a sign of just how aggressive the campaigning has become for Georgia's courts, a candidate for Fulton County Superior Court has accused one of his opponents -- Atlanta's former chief Municipal Court judge, no less -- of skirting the city's ethics laws in his bid for the bench.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Ben Diamond |
07-08-2004 |
Politics
Drum and Drummer: Dave Lombardo Rejoins Slayer for Ozzfestnew
Slayer are no strangers to Ozzfest, but this is the first year they’re bringing along original drummer Dave Lombardo.
Boston Phoenix |
Sean Richardson |
07-08-2004 |
Music
Defenders of the Faithnew
The music Judas Priest made was easily marginalized, and at a remove of several decades, most of the material on their "Metalogy" boxed-set sounds ephemeral.
Boston Phoenix |
Carly Carioli |
07-08-2004 |
Reviews
Iron Mennew
Black Sabbath get boxed in time for Ozzfest.
Boston Phoenix |
Matt Ashare |
07-08-2004 |
Music
The Supreme Court Shines Some Light into the Bush's Gulagnew
The enemy within: in a trio of cases, the Supreme Court shines some light into the Bush administration’s gulag. But for "enemy combatants" both here and in Guantánamo, it’s not yet time to celebrate.
Boston Phoenix |
Harvey Silverglate |
07-08-2004 |
Civil Liberties
That ’90s Shownew
Its dubious literary merits aside, Bill Clinton’s My Life sparks nostalgia for a decade of peace, prosperity and presidential sex.
Boston Phoenix |
Dan Kennedy |
07-08-2004 |
Nonfiction
The Same-Sex Marriage-Rights Issue could work in Kerry's Favornew
A sheep in wolf's clothing? The GOP is trying to turn same-sex-marriage rights into a national wedge issue, but it could work in Kerry’s favor
Boston Phoenix |
Kristen Lombardi |
07-08-2004 |
Politics
Disappearing Crew Inspires Nautical Myth
In 1872 the Mary Celeste was found drifting on the North Atlantic with no trace of her crew. 130 years later Brian Hicks has an idea what happened.
Columbia Free Times |
David Axe |
07-08-2004 |
Nonfiction
Nigerian Email Scams Can Be Costly, Lethal
Nigerian email scams are a growing problem in the United States, but there are simple steps you can take to protect yourself.
Columbia Free Times |
David Axe |
07-08-2004 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Advocacy Filmmakingnew
Michael Moore shows his incredible skill in the obviously, appropriately biased "Fahrenheit 9/11."
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
07-07-2004 |
Reviews
Mom Squadnew
Single mothers are stepping up to take over care of their handicapped kids. If only the state of Arizona would help them over more of the hurdles.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
07-07-2004 |
Children & Families
Perfect Momentsnew
Forget that superhero movie; check out the charms of "The Clearing" instead
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
07-07-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: Pieter Jan Brugge, The Clearing
Someone in Mexico Wants to Sell You a Sick Puppynew

Shady Mexican opportunists are falsifying veterinary records and smuggling unhealthy newborn puppies into California, leaving unsuspecting buyers with big vet bills and lots of heartache.
San Diego CityBeat |
John R. Lamb |
07-07-2004 |
Animal Issues
Tags: animal issues