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August 17–23, 2006

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Game On
The Roots have made their best record ever — but will anyone hear it?
by Neil Gladstone
SLANT:
N-U-T-T-E-R Responds
Taken to task, the would-be mayor defends his tax-reform stances.

by Michael Nutter

NAKED CITY - TECH FETISH
Yeah, We All Can Hear You Now
The noisy business of cell phone etiquette.

by Natalie Hope McDonald
Game On

Cover Story
Game On The Roots have made their best record ever — but will anyone hear it? —Neil Gladstone
Tracing The Roots —Neil Gladstone

Slant
Editor's Letter:
Things Come Together —Patrick Rapa
Slant:
N-U-T-T-E-R Responds Taken to task, the would-be mayor defends his tax-reform stances. —Michael A. Nutter
Loose Canon:
The Hound of South Philadelphia —Bruce Schimmel
Feedback:
Letters to the Editor

Naked City
Tech Fetish:
Yeah, We All Can Hear You Now The noisy business of cell phone etiquette. —Natalie Hope McDonald
Running Numbers —Nick Norlen
Paper Trail:
Paper Trail Our Back Pages, One Year At A Time
Icepack:
Icepack —A.D. Amorosi

News
Dicey Propositions With a growing rap sheet (literally), the state Gaming Board faces new criticism. —Kevin Haney
War of the Words A legendary (alleged) burglar sues to protect his, um, good reputation. —Jenna Portnoy
Philly Blunt:
Reefer Gladness —Brian Hickey
Political Notebook:
The Replacements —Mary F. Patel
The Bell Curve:
City Paper's weekly gauge of Philly's Quality of Life

Culture Shock
This Week in A & E

Arts
A Whim and a Prayer Talking with Affected Provincial Lord Whimsy. —A.D. Amorosi
Artpicks:
The Next Seduction —Steve Cohen
Jenny Hart
Attack of the Gentrifier! —Kelly White
Emanuel Xavier —Gary M. Kramer
Theater:
Diva Down —Mark Cofta

Arts Agenda
Last Chance Catch It or Regret It —Molly Eichel
Picks:
Just Do It "Clenched Fists, Open Hands: The Waters of My Ancestors" —Drew Lazor
In The Event That… You Can't Afford an Art Trip to the Nasty 'Nati —Drew Lazor
On The DL Ian Svenonius —A.D. Amorosi

Movies
15 to Life A young girl's coming of age reflects a neighborhood's changing face. —Cindy Fuchs
Screen Picks:
Screen Picks —Sam Adams
Cold Open:
Cold Open Chasing down Pulse and Zoom.

Music
Buzzing The Horse Flies will be biting at Folk Fest. —Mary Armstrong
CD Reviews
Reconsider Me:
The Re-Heard Music —M.J. Fine
Blistered In The Sun:
Blistered In The Sun —Jesse Delaney
One Track Mind:
Luna "Ride Into the Sun" —Tami Fertig
Picks:
This Radiant Boy —Patrick Rapa
Esthero —Deni Kasrel
Voicst/Novenas —A.D. Amorosi

Food
This Old House The historic Morris House Hotel gets a new makeover — in restaurant form. —A.D. Amorosi
Small Bites Eat It!
Feeding Frenzy —Drew Lazor
Watering Hole The Bayou —Zach Pontz
What's Cooking —Termeh Mazhari
Top 5 Takes on Tofu —Andrew Parks

The Agenda
Top of the Agenda:
Mix Masters Cut faster at the 2006 International DJ Expo —A.D. Amorosi
Picks:
Just Do It Gay Community Night at Citizens Bank Park —Lewis Whittington
On The DL Rebecca Love —Drew Lazor
Day Tripper Men in Tights Competition —Laura Smith
Accidental Tourist Paul F. Tompkins —Zach Mortice
In The Event That… Jesus Is Your Homeboy —Rachel Frankford
Just Do It Anarchist Historical Walking Tour —Rachel Frankford
Just Opened NorthBowl —Kelly White

Sex
Paper Doll:
Members Only —Ashlea Halpern
Recent Comments
Web Exclusives
Repertory Film
Your weekly guide to local film events, festivals and under-the-radar screenings.
Tim Hecker
Sat., Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m., $12 with Aidan Baker, Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 215-291-4919, kungfunecktie.com.
Something Good
DANCE REVIEW: Fräulein Maria
Icepack
Amorosi on the news, nightlife, gossip and bitchiness beats.


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