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About Schmidt

January 31, 2003

Movie reviewAbout Schmidt About Schmidt is a sad movie. Schmidt, played by Jack Nicholson, is probably just like you and me. Just like you and me, his story seems ordinary: he works hard his entire life,...

Reviews: New CDs highlight lush Latin grooves

January 31, 2003 By Holly Sklar

Reviews: Rumba Flamenco Most North American music fans know of rumba flamenco through the Gypsy Kings. A fusion of Andalucian flamenco, AfroCuban and salsa rhythms, rumba flamenco is lighter and poppier, as opposed to traditional flamenco...

Rolling the dice on our nations health

January 31, 2003

Opinion Imagine if the first people infected in a smallpox attack had no health insurance and delayed seeking care for their flu-like symptoms. The odds are high: Pick a number from one to six. Would you...

The race to the bottom in Texas quickens

January 31, 2003

Opinion Since the business lobby took complete control of Texas government, the race to the bottom has quickened here, and at a recent press conference, the Texas Conservative Coalition gave us a look at what the...

NYC transit workers: Unity, public support are winning combo

January 31, 2003

Opinion New York City transport workers, members of Transport Workers Union Local 100 were tested in a struggle of historic significance, their recent contract struggle. Going into the negotiations the stated goals of the employer, MTA-NYCT,...