Table of contents for week of May 23, 2003
NEWS & FEATURES
Christopher Hyde asks, why are Maine employers really opposing the casino referendum? Because they want to avoid wage increases and unionization.
The New York Times' Jayson Blair scandal is just one symptom of the mounting credibility crisis facing the media over the past few years. What accounts for it? Dan Kennedy finds out.
In spite of the Bush administration's sexy photo ops and ringing declarations of victory in the campaigns against terrorism, Al Qaeda is still alive and well. Apparently, hubris hasn't gotten us very far.
In Technophilia, Jess Kilby finds more trashy technology from the entertainment industry.
And, Politics and Other Mistakes by Al Diamon.
Plus, this just in:
ON THE SCENE : Pop and popsicles at 9/11 Chautauqua
LAPTOPS UPDATE : New Jersey 1, Maine 0
THE HILL : So much depends ...
Letters to the editor
Postcard from Washington
Crossword solution
MUSIC
In the Beat Report, Same Pfeifle hears Zion Train pick up speed.
Sean Richardson on Marilyn Manson and The Matrix Reloaded.
Carly Carioli on Powerman 5000, Read Yellow, and Araby.
Ted Drozdowski sees Fat Possum expanding beyond its African-American base.
Plus, Sibilance
Also, short reviews of:
Gary Lucas : OPERATORS ARE STANDING BY: THE ESSENTIAL GARY LUCAS 1988-1996
Jaga Jazzist : THE STIX
Patricia Kaas : PIANO BAR
The Long Winters : WHEN I PRETEND TO FALL
Prick : THE WRECKARD
Seether : DISCLAIMER
Blur : THINK TANK
FILM
Gary Susman says Jim Carrey is divine once more.
Also, short reviews of:
THE IN-LAWS
POKÉMON HEROES
THEATER
Jeff Inglis says Les Acadiens lends truths to folklore.
ART
Margaret Knowles explains how to get from Osher to the PMA
BOOKS
Sm Pfiefle says Carter's Emperor is fat but weighty
TELEVISION
Joyce Millman on Nigella Lawson's sensuous kitchen, and grand finales from Alias and The Guardian.
FOOD
Andy King hunts for the original wild oats.
SPECIALS
Best Music Poll
Band Guide
The 6th annual Best issue
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