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1. Feature

   Broken Lives on Waterford Crystal Drive

   When it comes to cyber-malice, the Internet has its own version of vigilante justice.

   By Keegan Hamilton

   Published: November 28, 2007

   The voice-mail inbox for Lori Drew's cell phone is full. Of course, that's the least of her problems. If the name doesn't ring a bell, you likely only read her story as it was...

2. News Real

   Helter-Smelter

   Lawsuits fly as Crystal City residents try to stop construction of a pig iron production plant.

   By Chad Garrison

   Published: November 28, 2007

   After waging a three-month battle with local officials over plans to build an iron-ore smelter in Crystal City, residents of the Jefferson County municipality hope a flurry of...

3. Film

   A Life That Never Goes Out

   Riverfront Times talks with director Julien Temple about the making of The Future is Unwritten.

   By Annie Zaleski

   Published: November 28, 2007

   Director Julien Temple struck up a friendship with Joe Strummer in the last few years of the Clash frontman's life, which makes his film, The Future is Unwritten, a...

4. Unreal

   Hopelessly Devoted

   "I loved Ned Garver. He was [the Browns'] best pitcher in the '50s. He won 20 games in 1951, but the team lost 100."

   Published: November 28, 2007

   Unreal has long harbored a soft spot for the St. Louis Browns. Who among us can't love a team that once fielded a midget? Especially a team that lost the only game in which...

5. You Are Here

   Notes From a Second Class Citizen, Part 11

   Week of November 29, 2007.

   By Timothy Lane

   Published: November 28, 2007

   Notes From A Second Class Citizen, Part 11

6. Ask a Mexican

   Special Long-Questions Edition

   Dealing with in-laws-to-be and underachievers.

   Published: November 28, 2007

   Dear Mexican: With a scant four weeks before I cram my mochila with a few clothes for me and a horde of presents (read: bribes) for my future cuñadas, sobrinas, y mi...

7. Music

   Steel of the Century

   Riddle of Steel has its back against the record machine.

   By Annie Zaleski

   Published: November 28, 2007

   Near the beginning of a recent Riddle of Steel show at the Bluebird, guitarist/vocalist Andrew Elstner's amp went on the fritz. As he crouched down onstage to fix it, bassist...

8. Music

   Us Against the World

   Victoria mines an unlikely chemistry.

   By Annie Zaleski

   Published: November 28, 2007

   Solely on the basis of appearances, Victoria is one of the unlikeliest trios in the city. Spark plug drummer Steve Andrews sports tattoos up and down his arms, while lanky...

9. Music

   Shocked and Awe

   Singer-songwriter Michelle Shocked keeps the faith.

   By Roy Kasten

   Published: November 28, 2007

   Michelle Shocked is no Bob Dylan, and this isn't 1979, but the parallels are clear. Fifteen years ago, the Texas-born activist, songwriter and stylistic vagabond attended the...

10. Critics' Picks

    The Cult

    7 p.m. Thursday, November 29. The Pageant, 6161 Delmar Boulevard.

    By Shae Moseley

    Published: November 28, 2007

    One has to wonder how different the career trajectory of the Cult might have looked had frontman Ian Astbury accepted Oliver Stone's offer to play Jim Morrison in the 1991...

11. Critics' Picks

    John Fogerty

    8 p.m. Friday, November 30. Scottrade Center, South 14th Street and Clark Avenue.

    By Tom Finkel

    Published: November 28, 2007

    Just as Sandy Koufax pitched his way to baseball immortality in half a dozen transcendent seasons with the Dodgers, John Fogerty's five meteoric years with Creedence Clearwater...

12. Critics' Picks

    Big D and the Kids Table

    7 p.m. Friday, November 30. 2 Cents Plain, 1114 Olive Street.

    By Christian Schaeffer

    Published: November 28, 2007

    Third-wave ska bands have the benefit of hindsight. They can cherry-pick the best bits from the Jamaican innovators, the British two-tone revivalists and the American ska-punk...

13. Critics' Picks

    Electric Six

    7 p.m. Monday, December 3. Creepy Crawl, 3524 Washington Boulevard

    By Ryan Wasoba

    Published: November 28, 2007

    The baggage of Electric Six lies with its love of novelty, as the band's name immediately conjures up memories of a viral video of viking kitties performing "Gay Bar" or Jack...

14. Critics' Picks

    The Knitters

    8 p.m. Monday, December 3. The Duck Room, 6504 Delmar Boulevard, University City.

    By Roy Kasten

    Published: November 28, 2007

    When a cover band such as the Knitters gets a tribute album like Poor Little Knitter on the Road, you know post-modernity has truly run amok. Punk and Americana superstars John...

15. Critics' Picks

    The Misfits/Humanoids/Holy Python

    8 p.m. Tuesday, December 4. Roberts Orpheum Theater, 416 North Ninth Street.

    By Jaime Lees

    Published: November 28, 2007

    In the 30 years since Jerry Only joined the Misfits, he's become a particular favorite of the band's fans — even if saying Only is your favorite Misfit is akin to saying...

16. Critics' Picks

    Strange Boys

    8 p.m. Tuesday, December 4. The Cavern at Fort Gondo.

    By Jason Toon

    Published: November 28, 2007

    Somewhere between the buttons and the sunny afternoon, you'll find Austin's Strange Boys. Mining an overlooked vein of '60s inspiration, the band forges the same pop/R&B...

17. Rotations

    Serj Tankian

    Elect the Dead

    By Michael Gallucci

    Published: November 28, 2007

    System of a Down is one of the trickiest bands making music these days for one reason: It's not shy about letting its freak flag fly. Artier and politically sharper than any of...

18. Rotations

    Puscifer

    "V" Is for Vagina

    By Michael Roberts

    Published: November 28, 2007

    The most-viewed YouTube clip starring Puscifer, Tool leader Maynard James Keenan's twisted side project, is "Cuntry Boner," which features MJK, his drawers distended by a...

19. Rotations

    Coheed and Cambria

    No World for Tomorrow

    By Michael Roberts

    Published: November 28, 2007

    There's so much about Coheed and Cambria's work that cries out for ridicule: the '70s-art-rock-derived instrumental wankery, or its skyscraping, get-your-Geddy-on vocals....

20. Rotations

    Carrie Underwood

    Carnival Ride

    By Jim Malec

    Published: November 28, 2007

    A more accurate title for Carrie Underwood's latest effort would be Kiddie Coaster, because this is one boring ride. The sophomore release from country music's favorite Idol...