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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

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

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

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

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