A powerful voice is a "god-given sound," says opera's Lotfi Mansouri. Obama's baritone seems to have that magic. Clinton's higher-pitched voice, not so much.
By Frank Browning Feb 28, 2008
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Hysteria over infected cattle has overtaken France -- and the rest of Europe may not be far behind.
By Frank Browning
December 8, 2000
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By Frank Browning
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August 1, 2000
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One book tries to pass off psychic hooey as science, and the other reveals the creativity at the heart of great biology research.
By Frank Browning
July 27, 2000
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An argument that American charity lines the pockets of the well-heeled while it screws the poor.
By Frank Browning
February 4, 2000
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An innocent visit to an "ancient" village fertility fest reveals a multilayered history of feuding families, conniving communists and failing farms.
By Frank Browning
October 9, 1999
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The gay novelist veers toward camp and very nearly touches greatness.
By Frank Browning
September 8, 1999
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A guide to saints' relics in Europe should satisfy the most grisly-minded readers.
By Frank Browning
August 5, 1999
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Reflecting on questions of love, lust and gay identity, a classical scholar turns up meaning in unexpected places.
By Frank Browning
June 3, 1999
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Robert Sietsema
reviews 'Apples' by Frank Browning
By Robert Sietsema
September 23, 1998
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