AltWeeklies Wire
Why One Doctor Just Says No to Drug Reps
Noted gastroenterologist Dr. Edwin Montell believes it's unethical for physicians to have dealings with pharmaceutical company marketing representatives.
Tags: Health & Science
The Life of Refugees in the U.S.new
Could you make it in the USA if you were not born here? This devastating film describes a year in the life of two friends who are refugees from south Sudan.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Richard von Busack |
06-03-2004 |
Reviews
"The Return" Continues Long-Held Tradition in Russian Cinemanew
For almost 100 years now, the Russians have been making some of the world’s greatest movies for nobody other than themselves. Ignoring the traps of current events, “The Return” asks universal questions about family, religion and the natural world.
LEO Weekly |
Alan Abbott |
06-03-2004 |
Reviews
Former Porn Star Embraces Life in the Slow Lanenew
Back from a decade of decadence, Amber Hunter (a.k.a. Little Cinderella) embraces life in the slow lane.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Brian Abrams |
06-03-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Lili Taylor Portrays Anne Tyler Heroinenew
Lili Taylor and Guy Pearce star in this adaptation of an Anne Tyler story that was filmed in Austin several summers ago.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
06-03-2004 |
Reviews
Who Loves the Sun?new
Beulah singer/songwriter Miles Kurosky explains how the band tries to set itself apart from the indie rock scene, the personal break-up behind the band's latest album "Yoko," and the cloudy future of the band itself
Columbus Alive |
Stephen Slaybaugh |
06-03-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Former Living Colour Guitarist Showcases Experi-Metal Jazznew
Plenty of guitarists can shred, but Vernon Reid brings something special to high-speed string slinging.
Review of a live show from Vernon Reid and Masque.
Boston Phoenix |
Ted Drozdowski |
06-03-2004 |
Reviews
Loretta Lynn Gets White-Stripednew
A positive review of Loretta Lynn's "Van Lear Rose," which was produced by Jack White of the White Stripes.
Boston Phoenix |
Ted Drozdowski |
06-03-2004 |
Reviews
Oklahoma Finally Honors Folksinger Suspected of Communism
How could Woody Guthrie, an artist described by Rolling Stone magazine as the most important American folk musician of all time, become the object of such scorn in his native state?
Oklahoma Gazette |
Rob Collins |
06-03-2004 |
Politics
Many in New Mexico Embrace Plant That Will Generate Nuclear Waste
Residents chased a uranium enrichment facility out of two states. But in New Mexico, Louisana Energy Services has received a warm welcome.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Brendan L. Smith |
06-02-2004 |
Environment
Raggedy Dandies: The Clandestine Cloth of Rock Star Ragsnew
Thanks to Rock Star Rags, what Nadine, the Electric, LoFreq, the Spiders, the Phonocaptors and a handful of other upwardly mobile St. Louis-area acts are likely to be wearing is high-quality vintage clothing. Ditto Lucinda Williams.
Riverfront Times |
Mike Seely |
06-02-2004 |
Fashion
Tags: fashion
Psychologist Discusses the Failure of Antidepressantsnew
Claims for the effectiveness of antidepressants are highly exaggerated, says Michael Browne, who has written a paper on the medicalization of emotional distress. When a psychologist recommends an antidepressant to a patient, it detracts from the credibility of therapy, he contends.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Beth Hawkins |
06-02-2004 |
Science
Pretty Sounds Displace Punknew
Now that punk rock is sanded down and pitch-corrected, the new music of rebellion has a much softer sound.
Orlando Weekly |
Chris Parker |
06-02-2004 |
Music
Ex-Marine Expresses Remorse for Taking of Civilian Lives in Iraqnew
American troops killed a lot of innocent people in Iraq, and that's the cause of the Iraqi revolt against the occupation, the honorably discharged Staff Sergeant Jimmy Massey says.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Paul Rockwell |
06-02-2004 |
International
High School Radio Station Promotes Creativity and Communitynew
WNAS-FM, a 55-year-old New Albany High School station, claims a small but loyal niche of listeners who love the station for positively flying the bird at mainstream radio.
LEO Weekly |
Sara Havens |
06-01-2004 |
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