Issue: July 20, 2006
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Dirty secrets
When the U.S. government charged journalist Bill Powell with sedition, it didn’t realize what a tough man he was.
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My father’s library
Powell details the trials and tribulations of the China Weekly Review’s books.
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Flynn outlines broad platform
The first declared candidate puts forth a three-pronged approach.
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Letters for July 20, 2006
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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The King of sting
At 80, Don Rickles remains just as relentless as he was in his heydey.
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The shape of noise to come
How Sonic Youth changed one man’s perception of music … while changing the face of music forever.
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History in the mix
Learn about Sonic Youth’s past through songs that define it.
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The Quitter
Harvey Pekar delivers amusing memoirs of life in ‘40s Cleveland.
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Technobabble
iPod lightning rod, Web of riches, terrorists’ videos and other hot topics.
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West By Swan
West By Swan harnesses the noise a bit on its first disc, but never quite blasts off.
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Regina Spektor
Regina Spektor polishes things up without abandoning her macabre style.
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Slaid Cleaves
Texas singer-songwriter Slaid Cleaves rallies some friends for a strong collection of Americana.
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El último examen
El Tamborazo passes Henri’s authenticity test.
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One-man act
Things are fine and dandy when Wilson’s on-screen; otherwise …
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