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...which has never lost a regular-season game to labor strife, was already struggling to rebound from last year's arrests of five players on marijuana charges and from the ugly spectacle of Golden State guard Latrell Sprewell's assaulting his coach. The league was also facing the prospect of life without Jordan, who made pro basketball a global franchise. And now the sport is about to alienate its fans, precisely when baseball is on the rise...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Greedheads of Basketball | 10/19/1998 | See Source »

...story, on one level, of a gifted young black man's struggles on the streets and in the jails of Washington, D.C., the main piece of this puzzle is undoubtedly Raymond Joshua (played by Saul Williams) in his debut performance. Arrested for marijuana possession after his drug-dealing friend is shot by a rival gang, Ray is sent to prison. Inside he finds the gang lifestyle to be as fierce as it is on the streets, and there he comes to the realization that he wants out of the game. Released on bail while awaiting his trial, he wrestles with...

Author: By J.t. Marino, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: 'Slam' Shows Faith in the Power of One | 10/16/1998 | See Source »

...tourists who are there cannot walk a spleef's length without attracting some sort of attention from the locals. It is often hard to distinguish friendliness from salesmanship among Jamaicans, which can be off-putting--nearly every conversation leads to a proposition to buy somethings: hair braids, motor scooters, marijuana, mushroom tea, ecstasy, heroin, cocaine, or crack. But even if it seems like the Jamaican local is aiming to grab that $20 bill pasted on each tourist's forehead, these dealers are nothing to be afraid of. They often provide some colorful moments...

Author: By Marshall I. Lewy, | Title: fantasy island | 10/15/1998 | See Source »

Current institute projects include research on cancer among minorities and the medically under-served, improving civilian medical response to chemical and biological terrorism, prevention of perinatal transmission of HIV, medical use of marijuana and dietary recommendations...

Author: By Elizabeth N. Dewar, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Seven Harvard Docs Honored by Academy | 10/15/1998 | See Source »

Mark Maccio of 448 Eastern Ave, Chelsea, was arrested on Sept. 20 at 10:30 a.m. after officers observed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the bench they were sitting at. When the officers returned, the defendant and his companion had fled, and when they were found and a stop was made and they were arrested. Maccio had a tin with heroin and a hypodermic syringe inside...

Author: By Caitlin E. Anderson, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Log of Cambridge Police Activity | 9/30/1998 | See Source »

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