Cover Story: On The Nose:
When Nüz gets a hold of a particularly juicy story, it won't let go. As the year draws to a close, we take a look back at four important stories that Nüz tracked through 2004.
No Me Gusta: The maid cleans up in Adam Sandler's spiceless comedy 'Spanglish.'
Soap Opera: In 'The Aviator,' Martin Scorsese cleans up millionaire daredevil and madman Howard Hughes.
Big League Chew: Our music editor sinks his teeth into local hip-hop history and some tracks off Rec-League Records' definitive compilation of the current Santa Cruz scene.
The Rock Show: Protests against pole dancers at Camouflage.
Reclaiming Meatloaf: It's not just a scary rocker from the '70s anymore--even for foodies--as post-home-cooking innovators like Hoffman's prove.
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