AltWeeklies Wire
Politics, Economics & The Presidential Electionsnew
McCain says he's for education. But to oppose spending money to replace the Adler projector that was too old to get parts for -- what with holography and laser technology being way out of date -- his complaint proves McCain's real contempt of knowledge and education.
Random Lengths News |
Lionel Rolfe |
10-31-2008 |
Commentary
South Carolina Congressman Blames Minorities for Banking Crisisnew
Although last Wednesday's debate between Rep. Henry Brown and his Democratic challenger Linda Ketner lacked the sparks of their previous encounter, the face-off was notable for how Brown blamed poor minorities for the financial crisis.
Charleston City Paper |
D.A. Smith |
10-30-2008 |
Economy
'I.O.U.S.A.' is an Essential Documentarynew
The film is a grim assessment of America's precarious, unsustainable finance.
Is There a Foreign Policy Bright Side to the Economic Crisis?new
The sinking economies of the West are dragging the price of oil down with them. For car-driving Americans, lower fuel prices mean a few extra bucks in our pockets each week. That's good news. Even better news: Lower oil prices mean a few extra billion dollars not pouring into the bank accounts of oil-rich countries like Venezuela.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
10-29-2008 |
International
Henry Paulson's Power Grabnew
The new and revised bailout plan will likely be offered to every U.S. bank with more than $500 million in assets, financial experts say.
How'd we get here? Essentially by making Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson God.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Tara Servatius |
10-29-2008 |
Economy
Back to Basics: Fashion in a Dire Economynew
Opinions abound on how dire economic trends are steering fashion trends this season, but one thing's for certain: prepare for a fashion season branded with the B-word—basics. Basic garments, basic colors, basic footwear, basic spending habits.
Chicago Newcity |
C.J. Arellano |
10-29-2008 |
Fashion
Advocates Worry About Landlord Foreclosures' Impact on Tenantsnew
The Pennsylvania statute governing tenants' rights during landlord foreclosure or a tax sale is a tricky little block of legalese.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Adam Fleming |
10-28-2008 |
Housing & Development
Kicking Oil in the Cannew
Consumers have saved billions during the last gas crisis.
Pasadena Weekly |
Jennifer Hadley |
10-27-2008 |
Transportation
Global Warming in a Time of Economic Meltdownnew
The credit crisis threatens progress on the energy/global warming front, since the needed major research and development on renewable energies, as well as the needed new infrastructure, require credit which has become very scarce. But the world cannot afford a time out.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Walter Kohn, Alan Heeger and Herbert Kroemer |
10-27-2008 |
Environment
Test Driving the Smart Car, a Tiny Automotive Marvelnew
What caused smirks and giggles when it was first unveiled last year has become much more than the latest fad. With its estimated 44 miles per gallon on the highway and 33 in the city, the Smart Car is the most fuel-efficient gas-powered car in the United States, and at a starting price of $11,990, it's also one of the cheapest.
Las Vegas Weekly |
Ken Miller |
10-24-2008 |
Shopping
Value Vino: Fine Wines for Hard Timesnew
It's ironic, given the recent massive bailout of Wall Street in the guise of making nice to Main Street, that some of the best advice on inexpensive wines should come from The Wall Street Journal.
San Antonio Current |
Ron Bechtol |
10-22-2008 |
Food+Drink
Tags: wine, economic issues
Talking with Two Joe the Plumbers from San Diegonew
I found five Joe the Plumbers listed in San Diego. One's phone was disconnected and two didn't call me back. The two remaining Joe the Plumbers responded to my cold calls the day after the debate
San Diego CityBeat |
D.A. Kolodenko |
10-22-2008 |
Commentary
Contemplating a Charlotte Without Wachovia or Bank of Americanew
Why are we building a center city for the future on a banking industry model of stability that died in the 1980s?
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Tara Servatius |
10-21-2008 |
Economy
Paper Mill Closing Leaves One Wisconsin Town Fighting for Its Lifenew
The struggle over the NewPage paper mill in Kimberly, Wisc., underscores the larger pattern of hurt in the heartland.
Isthmus |
Roger Bybee |
10-20-2008 |
Business & Labor
When it Comes to Banking, Bigger Might Not be Betternew
As a voter, investor, and reporter, I feel like this whole bailout bill (or "rescue bill" as some were calling it) and financial crisis is a huge mismatch, and I'm scrambling but not catching up.
The Memphis Flyer |
John Branston |
10-20-2008 |
Economy
