Speed and Pelican Brief reviews offer thrills and star power
A critic lauds Speed as a dynamic new action entry by director Jan De Bont with Keanu Reeves, delivering nonstop thrills without over the top gore. The Pelican Brief is a Grisham adaptation starring Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington, praised for strong performances that keep viewers engaged despite some implausibilities.
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Kiss tribute LP salutes Kiss with makeupless cover rumor
Compact Discs report Lenny Kravitz Lemonheads Gin Blossoms Toad the Wet Sprocket and Garth Brooks join a Kiss greatest hits tribute titled Kiss My Ass. The release features covers of Rock N Roll All Night Beth and Hard Luck Woman with fan chatter that band members may appear without makeup.
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Beth
Summer Break correspondents seek teen story ideas
New Castle News invites ages 16 to 22 to share life stories for possible future features. Readers can contact Amy Clingensmith at 654-6651 or write to P O Box 60, New Castle 16103 to propose ideas for coverage by the paper’s Summer Break team led by Alexa Prestia, Jean Ferrante, Elizabeth Vanelli and Amy Clingensmith.
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Motley Crue Debuts Darker Sound With New Singer
The band replaces Vince Neil with John Corabi, delivering a heavier, more somber album. Nikki Sixx’s darkest lyrics, a 40 piece orchestra on Misunderstood, and tracks like Uncle Jack and Smoke the Sky push toward a punk edged melodic rock leaving behind the old party image. Alexa Prestia and Jean Ferrante of Ellwood City are noted as entering junior year at Duquesne University.
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Local students take summer jobs across community
Three area youths, Mike Parada, Kameke Lane, and Jill Crosten, join dozens of teens who trade summer sun for working papers. Parada, a freshman at Allegheny College, acts as a nursing assistant at St. Francis Hospital to gain health career insight. Lane uses a decade of Girl Scout experience as camp leader assistant at Camp Elliot Volant guiding activities and tending tents. Crosten spends much time on the phone while awaiting further duties.
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Lane
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Generation X as seen through one young voice
Amy Clingensmith defends Generation X against negative stereotypes. She argues the cohort of 18 to 29 year olds is diverse and often mischaracterized as lazy or unfocused. The piece notes media generalizations, cites Business Week on family structure, and praises U S News and World Report for a more balanced view.
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