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Big Brother – 5/23/2007
One is the loneliest number
Big Brother is more than a one-man-band, dude’s an army!
Adult. – 5/4/2005
Adult. grows up?
A new record finds “The Uncordial Two” looser and dirtier
ESG, Grandwizzard Theodore, Jazzy Jay – 5/21/2003
Funky-butt chic
Bronx trailblazers get their due….
Scene Creamers – 7/24/2002
The Cream of the Scene
Don’t hate the Scene Creamers because they’re beautiful.
Moldy Peaches – 1/23/2002
Moldies but goodies
These anti-folkies sing their innocent dirty minds
Ida – 1/9/2002
Inside voices
Ida — that semipermeable collective of morose ’n’ melodic New York musicians — gets shushed, Time Stereo-style.
Cyndi Lauper – 12/5/2001
Talking funny
Cyndi Lauper raps a blue streak on punk, womanhood and all that crap
J. Mascis – 11/28/2001
Monstrous influence
After Dinosaur Jr, J Mascis carries on with a new iteration of gritty, indie-rock greatness
Red Shirt Brigade – 10/31/2001
Pop pioneers
After a Seattle recording session and a cross-country tour, Red Shirt Brigade’s new pop revolution comes home
Man or Astro Man? – 10/24/2001
I am the cosmos
Nine years and still counting down, the indescribable Man or Astro Man? keeps trekkin’ the electro-surf-punk planet
Tori Amos – 10/17/2001
Of Amos & men
From Eminem to Neil Young, Tori Amos craws inside the creative birth canals of 12 male songwriters, singing their words to make her own point.
Built To Spill – 9/5/2001
Ancient familiar
Built To Spill’s Doug Martsch has a poetic take on the past
Uncle Kracker – 8/22/2001
No sweat, kid
Uncle Kracker leaves the worrying to us
Viki – 8/7/2001
Babe in toyland
One of the wildest performers in Michigan, Viki has rediscovered the primal joy of making music with what she’s got.
Trailer Bride – 7/31/2001
Sailors take warning: Listen to haunting tales of Southern gothicism as Melissa Swingle and Trailer Bride head straight into the red-sky storm
Roxy Music – 7/24/2001
Re-make/re-model: Roxy Music takes another spin
Echo and the Bunnymen – 6/26/2001
Echo-logical: Ian McCulloch prattles on and on about hot dogs, electronic music, life … and the Bunnymen
Bliss 66 – 6/19/2001
Blissful beginnings: Downriver rockers Bliss 66 construct a fantastic reality from scratch
Ani Difranco – 6/12/2001
The Ani anomaly: Difranco’s still strummin’ toward an alt.existence
Coldplay – 6/5/2001
Uncontrollable chills: The four young chums from Coldplay turn up the AC as they headline the State Theatre in their first Detroit appearance
White Stripes (cover) – 5/29/2001
The sweet twist of success: Jack and Meg earn national stripes
Retsin – 5/8/2001
Nomad’s land: Mesmerizing multi-instrumental duo Retsin finds a home within friends, projects, a van and anonymity
The Sirens – 5/1/2001
Songs of the Sirens: Girl groups, then and now, find it in his kiss and standing by their sisters
Paik – 4/24/2001
Free to be: Paik’s otherworldly sound grounds itself in reality
Windy & Carl – 3/20/2001
Waking up slowly: Windy & Carl open new levels of consciousness
Ansonia – 3/6/2001
10 more to watch: Local bands on the rise
Saturday Looks Good To Me – 3/6/2001
10 more to watch: Local bands on the rise
Stroker Ace – 3/6/2001
10 more to watch: Local bands on the rise
They Come In Threes – 3/6/2001
10 more to watch: Local bands on the rise
Crud – 3/6/2001
Crud piles it on: This local band is known for its unmatched rock energy … they serve up full-on debauchery and a sonic headache you’ll never forget
Orbitsuns – 3/6/2001
Orbitsuns radiate: Members of Crud harness a different kind of energy in Orbitsuns, which has more of a country-western, rockabilly kick
Moods For Moderns – 2/27/2001
Practice, practice, practice: But first, beers and talk about haircuts
Slum Village – 2/27/2001
Sounding it out: Slum Village lays it down rough and easy
Low – 2/6/2001
Been down low: But things are looking up for (under) groundbreaking trio
Slumber Party, American Mars – 1/30/2001
Space cowboys: Slumber Party, American Mars and other Detroit bands are rediscovering their Midwest roots, blending a little bit of country into space-rock transcendence
12 Angry Steps – 12/12/2000
Anger management: From roots to rage, Detroit’s 12 Angry Steps gets with the program
Audra Lynne Kubat – 11/21/2000
Unmasked Amazon: The solo side of Audra Lynne Kubat, Amazon songwriter, who keeps things simple and profound
His Name Is Alive (cover) – 11/14/2000
Warn’s World: After more than 10 years, His Name Is (still) Alive
The Witches – 10/24/2000
Fright night: The Witches’ new CD casts a universal spell, with melodies that are low on gimmick and high on innovation
Damage Manual – 10/17/2000
Damaged greats: Rock veterans bring crazy wisdom to industrial supergroup
Versus (cover) – 10/10/2000
Four-lane suburban highway: The future rock stars in Versus stops for pork chops on the way to stellar insanity
Drinking alone – 9/19/2000
Ryan Adams pours his own sound from the heart
Bangin’ the walls of stone – 8/29/2000
Alabama Thunderpussy gets loaded and pushy
Moroccan soul – 8/15/2000
Known worldwide for his spiritually moving performances, Hassan Hakmoun sings his traditions to the wide world
Queen Bee, Radium, Jelly’s Pierced Tattoo, Die Zünderpatooties – 7/18/2000
Smokin’ in the girls room: Detroit musicians let us know what it’s like being “the chick” in the band
Queen Bee, Radium, Jelly’s Pierced Tattoo, Die Zünderpatooties – 7/18/2000
DIY for dames: Want to start your own band? Here are some helpful tips
Liz Copeland – 7/12/2000
Liz’s Law: All-night radio jock and club DJ Liz Copeland connects the wires of Detroit electronica at Sonic Boom
Elephant Gerald – 7/5/2000
Misshapen identity: Recently signed to a Hollywood label, local foursome Elephant Gerald slides between a few old genres into something sexy
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Mary J. Blige – 2/6/2002
No more playin’
The bullshit bulldozing Mary J. Blige gets down with the song business at hand
Peggy Lee – 1/30/2002
Peggy Lee: 1920-2002
Remembering nights around the turntable with that sultry, saucy sound.
Multi-artist – 12/19/2001
The gift of Detroit garage
Holiday gift picks: Make your own boxed gift collection of Detroit garage rock ‘n’ soul circa 2001
Femi Kuti – 11/7/2001
Here comes the son
Femi Kuti carries the sounds of his father, Fela, forward
Jonathan Richman – 10/3/2001
If he were a rich man
Transcendental troubadour Jonathan Richman would still champion the little things, with all the humor and seriousness his fans have come to love
Gold Dollar (venue) – 8/15/2001
Hip hole in the wall
The demise of the Gold Dollar leaves a void in the scene
Cibo Matto – 7/10/2001
Japanese-born master sound chefs who serve up an irresistible stew of funk, hip hop, hardcore, melody and fractured pop
Detroit Electronic Music Festival (cover) – 5/22/2001
Electric heaven: Could it be, would it be, the festival of our dreams?
Summer guide issue/music – 5/15/2001
Cruel, cruel summer: Sound specialists study the season’s sonic screeches and sedatives
The Sirens – 5/1/2001
Songs of the Sirens: Girl groups, then and now, find it in his kiss and standing by their sisters
D-12 – 4/3/2001
Dirty D-tour: For Detroit Music Awards headliners D12, roots are thicker than hype
Playlist salad – 12/19/2000
It’s not so hard to cater to everyone’s musical tastes
Insane Clown Posse – 12/19/2000
Carson’s OK: Insane Clown Posse takes on NYC and TRL
PJ Harvey – 11/28/2000
After the firestorm: Polly Jean Harvey estimates the damage, and returns to St. Andrews Hall for an intimate session with her feverish fans
DJ Assault – 10/31/2000
Bein’ his bitch: MT’s music ho gives it up for DJ Assault, amazing herself with an inexplicable love for booty bass
I just wanna dance – 10/3/2000
Promoters sue Highland Park over alleged dance party brutality
And the winner is … – 9/19/2000
MT’s Music Awards Hall of Fame hits us with the best shots
Listen locally – 9/12/2000
New releases promise plenty of autumnal tunes
After the Dally – 9/6/2000
An evening of experimental arts competes with the Dally in the Alley
Alley cats – 9/5/2000
Old friends, new sounds and cheap thrills at the 23rd Dally
3, 2, 1 … – 9/5/2000
St. Andrew’s Hall to discontinue Three Floors of Fun.
Films for imaginary music – 8/15/2000
Contest asks filmmakers to make music for a filmless sound track
Trade secrets – 8/15/2000
Former Piston John Sally to host music and entertainment trade show at Cobo Center
Napster not napping – 8/1/2000
Napster’s still alive, and busier than ever
Detroit on the map – 7/25/2000
Reading the Village Voice’s glimpses of our city from the outside
Down with the clowns – 7/25/2000
Witnessing the Gathering of the Juggalos — with Faygo’d feet stuck firmly to the ground
Hip hop over the top – 7/25/2000
Detroit celebrates its growing hip-hop status at Rap Blast 2000
Techno on the brain – 7/25/2000
Will electronic music save Detroit’s soul? It’s a question being asked worldwide
Party under the bridge – 7/25/2000
Electronic music promoters join forces to put on an indoor-outdoor event
Cross-country clubbing – 7/18/2000
Digital bar-hopping from Santa Monica to the Blind Pig
Read and rock on – 7/11/2000
Revolution is the new electro-mag for techno music and culture
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Stephen Malkmus (live review) – 4/10/2001
Suddenly Stephen
Former Pavement pounder Stephen Malkmus stretches out in the spotlight
Madonna (live review) – 8/29/2001
Nobody’s perfect
After an eight-year wait, Madonna’s megaspectacle leaves something to be desired
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John Frusciante
To Record Only Water for Ten Days
Warner Bros.
Feb. 13, 2001
Calliope
(In) Organics
Thick
June 8, 1999
Jimmy Eat World/Jebediah
Split Single
Big Wheel Recreation
Aug. 31, 2000
Flaming Stars
Ginmill Perfume
Oct. 16, 2001
Alternative Tentacles
The 6ths
Hyacinths and Thistles
Merge
Ani Difranco
Revelling/Reckoning
Righteous Babe
5/1/2001
Arab Strap
The Red Thread
Matador
Au Revoir Borealis
Tienken
Self-released
The Sympathetic Sounds of Detroit
Various Artists: Detroit Cobras, Bantam Rooster, The Come Ons, White Stripes, Dirtbombs, The Paybacks, The Clone Defects, The Von Bondies, Ko & the Knockouts, Buzzards
Sympathy for the Record Industry
Blake Babies
God Bless the Blake Babies
Zoe
Son, Ambulance, Bright Eyes
Oh Holy Fools
Saddle Creek
The Come Ons
Hip Check!
Sympathy for the Record Industry
12/19/2001
Da Lata
Songs from the Tin
Palm Pictures
8/22/2000
Various Artists: DJ Assault, MAERSK, Various Artists_Intuit-Solar
Comin From Tha D: Blueprint
2/20/2001
DJ Assault
Jefferson Ave.
Intuit-Solar
7/31/2001
Dolly Parton
Little Sparrow
Sugar Hill
2/27/2001
Erykah Badu
Mama’s Gun
Motown
12/5/2000
French Kicks
Young Lawyer
Star Time
2/13/2001
Ida
The Braille Night
TigerStyle/Last Affair
7/24/2001
Ida
Will You Find Me
Tiger Style
7/18/2000
The Incredible Moses Leroy
Electric Pocket Radio
Ultimatum Music
7/10/2001
k.
New Problems
Tiger Style
10/17/2001
Karate
Unsolved
Southern
12/12/2000
Laika
Good Looking Blues
Beggars Banquet
10/3/2000
Laura Nyro
Angel In The Dark
Rounder
4/3/2001
Lee “Scratch” Perry
Techno Party!
Beatville
1/23/2001
Mark Kozelek
What’s Next to the Moon
Badman Recording Co.
4/24/2001
Moods for Moderns
Loud & Clear
Doghouse
4/10/2001
Paper Tiger
Hoopla
Off Woodward
10/3/2000
Ryan Adams
Heartbreaker
Bloodshot
8/29/2000
Scuba La Boobala
Scuba La Boobala
Farfelous Pup
7/25/2000
Stephen Malkmus
Stephen Malkmus
Matador
1/30/2001
Tara Jane O’Neil
In the Sun Lines
Quarterstick
10/31/2001
Various Artists
The Unaccompanied Voice
Secretly Canadian
8/8/2000
The Von Bondies
Lack of Communication
Sympathy for the Record Industry
12/19/2001
Will Hoge
Carousel
self-released
1/9/2001
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Here is a collection of the music columns I wrote biweekly for Metro Times from 2000-2002:
Over and out – 2/6/2002
Melissa Giannini’s last column: Techno, house, trash-tech, ghetto-tech, garage rock, hip hop, urban folk and so much more … Here’s a final offering to the great Detroit music spirit, from its biggest fan.
Saturday night live – 1/23/2002
The Lager House hosts some rockin’ Saturday nights, Detroit-style … The Come Ons, the Hentchmen, Ko, and other local greats join the Sirens for an awesome birthday party (and you’re invited) … & Warn and the gang quiet down.
Mount Clemens mic swap – 1/9/2002
Special sets from Detroit’s best MC groups and DJs … A rock-pop showcase featuring Detroit Music Award winners An eclectic mix coming up at the Trumbullplex … & Blair and other urban folksters come together.
I can handle it – 12/26/2001
7th Day Records shows off its latest releases … Uncle Ill hosts a party for da kids … End-of-year shows with local rockers … Rosie Thomas returns for a visit … & A call for your best-of-2001 lists.
Wave your mittens in the air – 12/12/2001
A sturdy and diverse show at the detroit contemporary, featuring Switch Stance, Red or Dead, 25 Suave and xbxrx. Plus, alternative holiday music from the Brothers Groove, Lisboa and Blair.
Hey, how’d they get out? – 11/28/2001
Three Michiganders are doing the mitten proud musically these days, and they’ve all got charisma to spare: Rosie Thomas, Andrew W.K. and Robert McCreedy.
Stunned – 11/14/2001
Have you seen Stun Gun’s vintage plexiglass bass? … Ypsilanti Records’ cool new double-singles … What’s happening with the Waxwings, Troy Gregory and the Witches, 12 Angry Steps, Moods for Moderns and many more … (and that’s just the half of it).
Scary – 10/31/2001
The Pirahnas and Pat Benetar rock the Haunted Tube … Kid Rock’s red-white-and-blue video shoot … The Howling Diablos harmonize with musical legends … DJ Butter goes multimedia … True Skool’s back in session … & much more.
Don’t blame Cokie – 10/17/2001
Find the White Stripes on your TV, computer and live-in-person … plus, local Halloween events to fill your calendar, including indie-rock Draculas dancing to Mr. Gold Soundz, the infamous Haunted Tube, and scads of other spookilicious sounds.
Pleasant surprises – 10/3/2001
Believe the hype about Scott Allen (and the larger subset, Red Shirt Brigade) … Limos and on-stage hairstyling at Detektive Riot’s rock-star extravaganza … Audra, Blair and friends sing for ‘DET … & lots more local music news.
The music stopped – 9/19/2001
Show cancellations and impromptu benefits in the wake of last week’s tragedies … Motor City brews and news … The incredible Barking Tuna Fest lineup … Brendan Benson’s latest … & more.
Imagine all the people – 9/5/2001
A classic album artist showcased at CPOP … New recordings from Elephant Gerald, The Trembling and New Grenada … plus quality local shows you don’t wanna miss (or did you already?).
Summer skool – 8/22/2001
A bounty of beats at the Attic’s weekly hip-hop showcase … Sniffs and hugs for Stroker Ace … & a shopping bag full of new, local CDs from the Pop Project, Slumber Party, TOBASOL and HNIA (plus a cool comp of Detroit punk rock).
Road trip – 8/7/2001
Take a little trip and discover out-of-state music happenings like Ladyfest Midwest in Chicago … Bloomingtonfest …. and magic from Le Grand Magistery (in more ways than one) … plus, Esham and D12 get physical … & lots more.
Battle wounds – 7/24/2001
A hardcore battle at the Wired Frog … Princess Dragon Mom’s seventh annual Noise Camp … Eras end at the Gold Dollar and the Pirate House … plus, Atalaya, Baby Ambassador, Small Brown Bike & so much more.
Get out of my brain! – 7/10/2001
Datacarbon and Royce Music fit several great Michigan-related bands on two new compilations … Bump to the beat at A Dub Supreme … Get sloppy with lots of fun bands at the Mess Fest … & more.
Shot through the heart – 6/26/2001
Stun Gun’s stunning debut album … A Bittersweet farewell … Lots of love for Adult. … Flier power from The Elbow Room … & Who’s got the funk?
What a week – 6/12/2001
Last week’s whirlwind show schedule included the mind-tripping Monster Island collective and overwhelming love for the White Stripes … More fun this weekend with record release parties for sweatysuedelips and Judah Johnson … & much more.
Who’s John Gillis? – 5/29/2001
Special guests and pseudonymous visitors hosted by Ko at the Garden Bowl … Why you should turn out for the Trumbullplex benefit … Morsel will (hopefully) soon appear live to support its new record … & more.
Out of focus – 5/15/2001
Carl Craig fired as DEMF creative director, then sues for defamation of character … Five Horse Johnson, Halfway to Gone and Novadriver celebrate new releases on Small Stone … & Bliss 66 makes itself known with a punchy debut on Epic.
Blues news – 5/1/2001
Lots of local show news: The Detroit Blues Society’s benefit … Troy Gregory goes solo … the Paybacks, Paradime and more. Plus, Jack White’s Detroit compilation is finally released (and a White Stripes release is coming, too).
Restating the obvious – 4/10/2001
The Detroit “mainstream” music scene is anything but boring, but behind the indescribable energy at the Detroit Music Awards are a few questions about the voting procedures … plus, promising new hip-hop and open-mic nights in town.
Group hug – 3/20/2001
Memories of the Hamtramck Blowout and Mid by Midwest local music festivals … Cold As Life thrashes the Shelter … U-M’s Halfway Inn threatened by a dining-hall generator … & sound-artist Viki rocks the coffeehouse world.
The buzz around the nest – 3/6/2001
The latest local band reunion news, including Karen Neal’s reformation of Queen Bee … Rocket 455’s inevitable return … The Mood Elevator’s special guest Brendan Benson … and they’re all performing in local music fests.
Caffeine dreams – 2/20/2001
Talented singer-songwriter Gretchen Busam … The Jinx tests out its newly-formed sound … The MC5’s Michael Davis has a new album … The Trumbullplex needs your help … & more.
Hey, how’s it going? – 2/6/2001
Major goings-on in the local music world (and all-star lineups which have fans drooling) — the Motor City Music Foundation, Detroit Music Awards, the Hamtramck Blowout and Mid by Midwest … our music writer attempts to sort it all out for you.
Stoned – 1/23/2001
Industry players and watchers look for the “next big thing” from Detroit (so many to choose from!) … An alternateen flashback watching Odd Man Out and friends at the Magic Stick … Upcoming show news & much more.
Free the waves – 1/9/2001
Listeners protest lack of hip hop on local radio stations … Lansing bands worth traveling for … Too many great shows to choose from … Pontiac-based hip-hop crew finds national success … & more.
New Year’s resolution – 12/26/2000
Ear plugs are our friends … Expensive cab rides and braving the subway system in New York … & things to look forward to in the new year.
Singing in the rain – 11/28/2000
Audio junkies are served well at Stormy Records’ new location … flashpapr’s Fred Thomas moves to New York (unfortunately for us) … Artists debate Internet song-sharing … Farewell to Joe C … & more.
Pretty people – 11/14/2000
Rockin’ with style at Zones … Warn Defever is everywhere … Innovative musicians mind-meld at the Music Menu … & much more.
Good to be back – 10/31/2000
There’s too damn many people in New York … Matthew Jacobson the hypnotist … Bright Eyes gets us through the stupidity … & more.
Double your pleasure – 10/17/2000
White Stripes’ two-night stand at the Gold Dollar … Watching the budget while on tour … Halloween brings scarily good CD releases from DJ Assault, the Witches, Mod Ev and other locals … & more.
Hold the handrail – 10/3/2000
Fun at the Metro Times 20th Anniversary Party … Factory 81 ham it up with some ho’s … Mascott releases a pretty album … & do yourself a favor and go see Grant Lee Phillips.
Bar none – 9/12/2000
Taking the band out of the bar … & a rundown of places for you kids to go for some fine entertainment.
…Baby one more time – 8/29/2000
Travis do a kick-ass cover … Some local bands call it quits … & looking forward to the Dally.
On the road – 8/15/2000
Detroit acts Slumber Party, White Stripes, and Waxwings take it to the road… “Pissed off boyfriends” almost protest Moods For Moderns show.
Birthday bombast – 8/1/2000
Speedball dishes out some good old-fashioned Detroit rock … The Mood Elevator serves up its own soon-to-be-classics … The Suicide Machines get busier … & metro Detroit may be the source for the next teen sensation, Laney.
Sonic relief – 7/18/2000
Highlights of the incredible local music emitted from the Sonic Boom… from the swanky swagger of the Witches to the head-turning grooves of Kelvin Larkin.
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Primary Space – 2/9/2005
A cute pain
For the month of February, Hamtramck’s Primary Space gallery further establishes itself as a local champion of all that is emerging from bittersweet and honey-buttery painter Trish Grantham.
Alley Culture – 5/12/2004
Act: Detroit
Story of the city in Alley Culture exhibit
Severance – 2/4/2004
Severed from the mainstream
New art gallery aims to champion unknowns.
Elaine L. Jacob Gallery- 12/24/2003
Modernist lines revisited
Clean works create warm welcome.
Sherry Washington Gallery- 12/17/2003
Mo’ than most
In Mo-tif, New York painter David Fludd reinvents classic subject matter — still life to landscape to a portrait of a weathered, plain farm couple.
Primary Space- 12/10/2003
Hamtramck gallery gives a bit
Just past six months into its tenure, Hamtramck’s new Primary Space gallery has found its stride, so to speak.
DIA- 11/26/2003
Yoko’s train comes to DIA
Ono enthuses for Detroit, laments violence.
detroit contemporary – 11/12/2003
Let’s get small
When works are small but hardly minimalist.
Out from the dark – 10/29/2003
Cay Bahnmiller rages with paint.
Magic Stick- 10/29/2003
The Haunted Tuuuube
Taking the notion of transformation just a few steps too many over the established lines of …
Lemberg Gallery – 10/22/2003
From microbes to mountains
Beverly Fishman: From Here to There
G. R. N’Namdi Gallery – 10/22/2003
From microbes to mountains
Frank Bowling: Mapping Time and Space
Primary Space – 10/22/2003
From microbes to mountains
Kurt Halsey Frederiksen: I’ll remember you this way
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Do personal ads get you laid? – 2/14/2007
Pitiably desperate female, two months shy of 30, wonders
Dr. Cynthia Jacobs Carter – 11/12/2003
Distaff diaspora
Dr. Cynthia Jacobs Carter gave an assignment to students in her Howard University Africana Women’s Studies course: Find 20 biographies on black women — only 10 of whom could be from the United States.
Down there – 1/23/2001
The Vagina Monologues use cunning linguistics to free the flow of taboo discourse
Help for the holidays – 11/21/2000
Three new cookbooks out just in time for the holidays aim at gastronomic pleasure in separate niches — authentic Southeast Asian fare, vegan delights, and papal palate pleasers.
Rock, sweat & fears (cover) – 10/24/2001
Two alterna-page-turners cover the indie-bohemian waterfront
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Help for the holidays – 11/21/2000
Three new cookbooks out just in time for the holidays aim at gastronomic pleasure in separate niches — authentic Southeast Asian fare, vegan delights, and papal palate pleasers.
Sunday Morning Scene – 1/17/2006
Model D
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Crafting A City
Model D
Sept. 7, 2005
People Movers: Detroit Workouts
Model D
Feb. 14, 2006
Lady rumble!
Where working women smack the stuffing out of each other
March 28, 2007
Tuff enough? – 2/13/2002
Is it OK to treat human beings like animal commodities and sexualized objects for the sake of entertainment and corporate sponsorship if everyone’s in on it?
Slim chance – 1/9/2001
MTV kicks off hate speech awareness campaign
Mayoral Candidates have similar credentials – 2003
Royal Oak Review
Local shelter in danger of closing
Royal Oak Review
Ghost guru lectures about local phenomena
Royal Oak Review
Popular fire marshal loses battle with rare disease
Royal Oak Review
Crime watch
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Kenwood students get to ‘cream’ their principal
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