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Those in the media who disagreed with him were subject to the withering, vicious criticism of press secretaries, the vice president and Nixon himself, Nixon's rhetoric was always aimed at dividing the nation, instilling bitterness and frustration in a people asking for healing. He betrayal of the American electorate may have receded from the memories of some who lived through it. But for those of us who grew up in Waterdate's shadow, it has defined our political consciousness. Nixon's legacy to our generation has been a lasting cynicism and suspicion of the American political system. No reassessment...
...kill yourself!" screamed Johnny Rotten (a.k.a. John Lydon), as the Sex Pistols self-destructed on stage at San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom. Was Rotten's taunt hyperbole, irony, prophecy? It was January 14, 1978 and it would be their last performance. The following year, bassist Sid Vicious would die form a drug overdose...
...this is where the plot thickened because here's where nature entered. The vicious, pounding surf seemed nothing like the magical little Spring Break `94 waves that my classmates were undoubtedly enjoying on Daytona Beach. The sun was also problematic, for though it shone not brightly it was showering us with imperceptible and deadly UV rays. Some black clouds were sort of hanging around on the edges of the admittedly huge and natural skyscape. As I knew too well, this was appropriate weather for a little dreaded hypothermia. And my legs were itching, let me tell you, hopping with invisible...
...Huron, Michigan. Like thousands of people around the world, he eagerly corresponds with murderers like Gacy and Charles Manson. Some are drawn by the temptation to redeem lost souls. Dahmer, imprisoned for life in Wisconsin, has been showered by fans with Bibles and $12,000. Richard Ramirez, California's vicious "Night Stalker" who killed 13 people and is now at San Quentin, has a devoted following of women who write and visit...
...vicious attack touched off one of the most intensive murder investigations in French history. Conducted by Judge Jean-Louis Bruguiere, 50, a dogged investigator of terrorist activities, the probe followed a winding trail that led through Switzerland and Turkey to the highest levels of the Tehran government. The judge completed his work last month by turning over 18 volumes of documents to the Paris Appeals Court. This week judges will hear arguments from the prosecutor and defense attorneys, and must decide by April 7 whether to charge three key suspects in the case with "criminal conspiracy" and "complicity." If convicted...