AltWeeklies Wire
Neighborhood Watch Dogsnew
Boris, a male pit bull, and Winston, an old yellow Labrador, serve as companions on neighborhood watch.
Tags: Pit Bulls
Hipster or Homeless?new

"Hipster or Homeless" creator Parker Ruhstaller, a self-proclaimed Internet addict, chats about his viral baby and some of his favorite hipster things.
Tags: Hipsters, Technology
Mailman Memenew

A San Diego letter carrier validates a cliché and captures fleeting Internet fame.
San Diego CityBeat |
Kinsee Morlan |
06-29-2011 |
Culture
Mr. Hollywoodnew

Morrie Everett’s movie poster empire draws the collectible world to Kirtland.
Cleveland Scene |
Anastasia Pantsios |
06-22-2011 |
Culture
Tags: Morrie Everett, Movie Posters
The Vampire Woman of Mexiconew

With two sets of titanium horn implants, permanent fangs and pretty much every square centimeter of her body covered in tattoos, Mexico's "Vampire Woman" has become an instant weblebrity.
San Diego CityBeat |
Enrique Limon |
06-02-2011 |
Culture
Tags: Lady Gaga, Mariajose Cristerna
The Decline Of Nudismnew

Either we're all letting it all hang out now, or we're more uptight than ever.
Hartford Advocate |
Greg Beato |
06-01-2011 |
Culture
Transgenderism and Transsexualism are Expressions of Life-Loving Inventionnew

By living their lives, transpeople invite everyone to question his or her assumptions. The invitation is a reminder to us all that change is what we are.
Building a Creative Class in Mississippinew

Jackson's low cost of living, laid-back atmosphere and resurgence of urban dwellers make it a place where artists can thrive.
Jackson Free Press |
Lacey McLaughlin |
05-27-2011 |
Culture
Look at This Fucking Hipster Weddingnew

Marching down the aisle with mustache parties, woodland creatures, and letterpress — lots and lots of letterpress.
Boston Phoenix |
Eugenia Williamson |
05-26-2011 |
Culture
The Pinball Wizardnew

Michael Schiess has amassed the largest collection of rare pinball machines in the world. But the future of his Pacific Pinball Museum remains uncertain.
East Bay Express |
Alexa Vaughn |
05-24-2011 |
Culture
Staring at chickensnew
The simple pact you make with chickens is that, if you give them fresh water, some scratch corn and a few greens every day, they'll give you eggs.
Tags: Raising Chickens
Steampunks by the Seanew

A San Diego subculture hits critical mass.
San Diego CityBeat |
Kinsee Morlan |
05-10-2011 |
Culture
The universe and Inew

A year after college graduation, one woman shares her tale of Secret shame -- and success.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Virginia Leise |
05-09-2011 |
Culture
Fear of Big Brothernew

He has a brilliant mind, broken kidneys and downtown San Diego's most conspicuous minivan. Is the CIA really out to get Tuan Nguyen?
San Diego CityBeat |
Dave Maass |
04-28-2011 |
Culture
Turning an Old Biker Bar into a Sleek Woodworking Studionew

In a city populated by pre-Civil War buildings rife with history, the tale behind Michael Moran's new upper Meeting Street woodworking studio completely deviates from the norm. "It used to be a biker bar and strip club," he says.
Charleston City Paper |
Lisa Ryan |
04-20-2011 |
Culture