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Firebombing Medical Research

The intended target of this violence, a researcher at the University of California at Los Angeles, was a scientist who uses animals in his work. But the terrorists, reportedly from an organization known as the Animal Liberation Front (ALF), had bad aim. ...

From P. MICHAEL CONN AND JAMES V. PARKER, The Washington Post,  8 Dec 2008

Review: 'The Konkans' - marriage as parable

Storytelling doesn't mean what it used to mean. Our cultural memories reside increasingly in visual information, and less in the stories told of our ancestors or by our parents. Even literary novels don't mean what they used to mean - despite Jonathan ...

From ALAN MICHAEL PARKER, San Francisco Chronicle,  11 Mar 2008
Related Topics: Jonathan Franzen

Parker: Three reasons the Patriots will crush the Giants

Despite their come-from-ahead loss Dec. 29, the Giants have confidence going into the Super Bowl. After breaking down film of the Patriots' 38-35 victory in Week 17, though, I'm convinced New England will make the rematch look like a mismatch. Osi ...

From MICHAEL PARKER, Sporting News,  26 Jan 2008
Related Topics: Michael Strahan,  Ryan O'Callaghan,  Osi Umenyiora,  Laurence Maroney,  Matt Light

Parker: Injury Watch: Chargers short on health for Pats

Still, the Patriots and Packers put on aerial assaults and blew away their competition Sept. 16. Now, four months later, the uniforms are the same but the teams are completely different. Here's an analytical look at how injuries might affect the AFC ...

From MICHAEL PARKER, Sporting News,  15 Jan 2008
Related Topics: Philip Rivers,  Rodney Harrison,  Brett Favre,  Ryan Grant,  Aaron Ross

Parker: Owens, Madison injuries are Giant factors

By this time of the season, everyone is hurt. Even kickers get out of bed a little slower in the morning. Seven of the Elite Eight teams have a key starter who is questionable for this weekend's playoff game. As scary as it sounds, the undefeated ...

From MICHAEL PARKER, Sporting News,  8 Jan 2008
Related Topics: Marvin Harrison,  Shaun O'Hara,  Antonio Gates,  Terrell Owens,  Tony Romo

Parker: Chargers, beware: Titans can stand tall

Not many people outside of Music City give the Titans a chance to win Sunday's rematch in San Diego. Lest we forget, Tennessee led the Chargers with 10 seconds left in Week 14's game in Nashville. When the San Diego Chargers and Tennessee Titans ...

From MICHAEL PARKER, Sporting News,  3 Jan 2008
Related Topics: Tennessee Titans,  San Diego Chargers,  LaDainian Tomlinson,  Philip Rivers,  Rob Bironas

Parker: Vikes know their strength and running with it

Four things make Minnesota a threat in the NFC: Just over a month ago, as rookie phenom Adrian Peterson writhed in pain on the grass of Lambeau Field with a torn knee ligament, the Vikings' season seemed over. After Monday night's tough ...

From MICHAEL PARKER, Sporting News,  18 Dec 2007
Related Topics: Adrian Peterson,  Chester Taylor,  Tarvaris Jackson,  Brad Childress,  Bryant McKinnie

Maeterlinck compares 'Intelligence of Flowers' with human wisdom

How often have you described yourself as "spiritual but not religious"? Maybe organized religion doesn't speak to you, or seems confining. Perhaps you suspect that some grand intelligence informs the workings of the universe, but "God" or "atheist" ...

From ALAN MICHAEL PARKER, San Francisco Chronicle,  14 Dec 2007

Parker: Losing bulldozer Neal hurts Bolts' charge

The fullback plays a much bigger role in Norv Turner's system than in many other NFL systems. Turner likes the way a fullback affects the defensive scheme and personnel in both the run and play-action pass. And no runner this year has relied on his ...

From MICHAEL PARKER, Sporting News,  13 Dec 2007
Related Topics: Lorenzo Neal,  Norv Turner,  Andrew Pinnock,  Philip Rivers,  LaDainian Tomlinson

Parker: Versatility, flexibility give Cowboys edge over Pats on offense

Tony Romo is becoming one of the league's best quarterbacks. With only 23 career starts, Romo already is one of the top four or five quarterbacks -- but the toughest to scheme against. The Patriots clearly are the league's best team, and they did ...

From MICHAEL PARKER, Sporting News,  11 Dec 2007
Related Topics: Terrell Owens,  Patrick Crayton,  Tony Romo,  Brett Favre,  Tom Brady

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