Cost of war – 011-22-06
The totals: 2867 US soldiers, 246 Coalition soldiers, and approximately 47,345 to 52,543 Iraqi civilians have been killed in Iraq from the beginning of the war and occupation to November 16. 4455 Iraqi police and guardsmen have been killed since January 2005, according to an estimate compiled from news reports. American soldiers killed between November…
For AIDS Day
World AIDS Day is December 1 An extensive number of events have been scheduled for local observances of World AIDS Day, which is December 1. Among them, all of which are free and open to the public (although donations may be accepted at benefits), are the following: • At Roberts Wesleyan College: Dr. Patrick Railey,…
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Perfection in Cobblestone
Thanksgiving memories
Our writers reflect on Turkey Days past
Thanksgiving events
How to keep the kids busy this holiday weekend
Garth Fagan Q&A
FAGAN …on his dance, his dancers — and Ren Square Dance Garth Fagan’s voice resonates with a deep richness; a good-humored warmth. It conveys both the vibrant energy and seasoned emotional depth that he values so highly in his dancers. Fagan chooses his words carefully when discussing his Rochester-based dance company, often punctuating his comments…
The legend of “The Legend of Zelda”
A look back at the swords ‘n’ sorcery gaming series
New kids on the block
My list of rules for everyone heading out to the East End the night before Thanksgiving, one of the biggest party nights of the year: 1. Ladies, cover up — we live in the tundra of Rochester, New York, and there’s a good chance you’ll be standing in line for a good amount of time.…
“Changing Times” and “Riding Alone For Thousands of Miles”
Let’s get lost Movies What do you want to get out of your movie-watching? Laughs? Thrills? Hopefully some truth? Me, I long to be destroyed. While I’m a fool for well-written romantic anguish, any manufactured tragedy or fictional woe can have its way with me. Unfortunately, the traditional pre-holiday drought of affecting films has left…
“Casino Royale”
The new Bond earns his license to kill
Thanksgiving Eve music guide
Get your fill of the pre-Thanksgiving gigs Music I really don’t believe in Thanksgiving. Yes, I’m thankful, but that’s everyday. I’m pretty sure Thanksgiving Day — like the lunar landing — is made up. I’m not big on turkey either. My friend Dick, can roast one helluva bird on the grill, but frankly, I’d prefer…
I SCENE IT 11-22-06
Preen like a monkey It was a maximum big bang for your buck Saturday night at Buffalo’s Town Ballroom with The New York Dolls, The Supersuckers, The Chesterfield Kings, The Charms, and The New York Vaults. The Vaults kicked off the rock loud and heavy with juke-joint swagger and arena muscle. It was the wake-up…
Music reviews – 11-22-06
Untitled Document Dreamland Faces Dreamland Faces Self-release When saw-and-accordion duo Dreamland Faces used to play Java Joe’s at The Public Market every Saturday morning it would give me such a thrill to see folks’ eyes bug and jaws drop. But the music thrills me more. Like a life-sized music box, Dreamland Faces is hauntingly beautiful…
‘Community’ solutions
Urban journal County Executive Maggie Brooks has been promoting a sales-tax plan she calls the “community solution.” She’s got her hands full trying to sell it, because city and suburban officials don’t think it’s based on the concept of “community” at all. They’re afraid it’ll take money away from them. Which brings us to an…
Metro ink – 11-22-06
WATER PLANT HEARINGS SET The state Department of Environmental Conservation will hold two public hearings on November 30 on the Monroe County Water Authority’s controversial plan for a new plant in Webster. Technically, the principal issues have to do with the water the plant would suck in from LakeOntario: an average of 35 million gallons…
Reader feedback – 11-22-06
The post-election’s somber celebration
The truth’s out there. Maybe
The truth’s out there. Maybe
