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Ben Martinez’s relatives were understandably upset when the priest declared in his funeral homily that the deceased was going to hell — so the family has done the American thing: they’re suing. (“A little too personal,” Peter Steinfels, New York Times 7.19.03.)
Europa, Europa.
“The mixed-up debate over the new European patriotism.” Jefferson Chase, Boston Globe 7.20.03.
Transylvania.
Famous for its ancient Unitarians — oh, and also for Dracula Land! (“Greetings from Dracula Land,” Laura Secor, Boston Globe 7.20.03.)