AltWeeklies Wire
Bodypainting Champions Banned From Facebooknew
Scott Fray and Madelyn Greco won the World Bodypainting Festival in Austria — and then got bounced by Facebook.
YES! Weekly |
Ogi Overman |
09-15-2011 |
Culture
The Rise in Tattoo Removalnew
As tattoo art continues to explode in popularity, so, naturally, does its opposite.
East Bay Express |
Ellen Cushing |
08-10-2011 |
Culture
How to win friends and influence people—21st century stylenew
Rule #1: Your contemptible unchecked vanity is now your greatest asset!
Pacific Sun |
Scott Barry Kaufman |
07-08-2011 |
Culture
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
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
Steampunks by the Seanew
A San Diego subculture hits critical mass.
San Diego CityBeat |
Kinsee Morlan |
05-10-2011 |
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
How to Opt Out of Phonebooks, Credit Card Offers and More ... Forevernew
Shouting at some hapless customer service agent isn't my style, I just want to quit these "services" (or, really, have them quit me). But wriggling out of their grip means jumping tricky, bureaucratic hurdles. Here's a handy guide on how to quit a few of my least favorite things.
The Portland Mercury |
Sarah Mirk |
04-07-2011 |
Culture
The Land of GoBots, Pound Puppies, and Care Bearsnew
Minnesota's surprising place as a hub of toy crazes.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Jessica Lussenhop |
03-30-2011 |
Culture
