AltWeeklies Wire
The 30-year-old Radiators Still Crank Out Heatnew
There's something to be said for a group that -- after 30 years -- still boasts all its original members, is still touring tirelessly, and still makes new music.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Lee Zimmerman |
07-08-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Olympic Hopeful Dana Torres is Swimming Upstreamnew
The 41-year-old can outrace Olympic swimmers half her age, but beating the skeptics may prove more difficult.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Brantley Hargrove |
07-08-2008 |
Sports
Lil Wayne: Totally Sane in the Membranenew
Despite drinking enough syrup to kill a small horse, Lil Wayne is actually quite calculated.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Ben Westhoff |
07-02-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
This Isn't How Adoption is Supposed to Worknew
Three little boys set out to destroy the parents who loved them. Now, after a protracted lawsuit has drawn to a close, the adoptive parents remain in legal/political limbo with $10 million at stake. The boys are finally in treatment -- but no one's sure it will help at this stage. Experts say that the children should have been given intensive psychological care -- ten years ago.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Deidra Funcheon |
07-01-2008 |
Children & Families
Newspapers Shrink as Veterans are Forced Out the Doornew
For South Florida readers, the newsroom cuts means one thing: less news. With reductions of more than 15 percent of staffs across the board, physical newspapers are rapidly shrinking, and the amount of local coverage available on the newspaper websites will decrease.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Bob Norman |
07-01-2008 |
Media
No Travel Visa Required on This Global Music Voyagenew
Every week, new music shows up in my mailbox from around the globe, and most of it is stuff I think audiophiles around these parts need to hear. This week: England Prince Fatty, Calypso Gold and John McKinstry.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Jonathan Cunningham |
06-24-2008 |
Music
Halftime Report: Examining the Most Buzzed About Albums of the Yearnew
Taking stock of some of the top releases thus far (Al Green learns to Lay It Down), flops (Trina is not Still Da Baddest), and annoyances (Mariah Carey — nobody but Nick Cannon even cares anymore), here's a look at some of 2008's most talked-about albums.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Jonathan Cunningham |
06-24-2008 |
Music
Captain Dan and the Scurvy Crew are Pillaging for Beatsnew
The group's music, on all levels, is corny and ridiculous — almost carnival-like, like a scene out of a Hunter S. Thompson book. That didn't stop their MySpace.com friends from turning them into a sensation.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Jonathan Cunningham |
06-03-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Presidential Campaign Hits Florida ... Finallynew
A rogue state meets presidential candidates who pine for its fickle heart.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Thomas Francis |
06-03-2008 |
Politics
Debbie Wasserman Schultz: Lady of the Housenew
She's got three kids, 650,000 constituents, and millions of watching eyes. The Florida congresswoman can't keep them all happy.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Thomas Francis |
06-03-2008 |
Politics
Rahsaan Dishes Out Rhymes that Sticknew
Always sporting fresh street gear and the nickname "A Fly Guy" shaved into the side of his head, he's not hard to spot, and it's easy to be attracted to his energy everywhere he goes. It's all a part of the branding that makes Rahsaan one of the hottest artists to watch in South Florida at the moment.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Jonathan Cunningham |
05-15-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Not Every Rapper is Sold on Sen. Barack Obamanew
Never one to censor himself, M1 was candid in his thoughts on "politricks," the Sean Bell verdict, and the reasons he won't be voting in November.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Jonathan Cunningham |
05-15-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Mi Casa Is Not Tu Casanew
Protesters say illegals take our jobs, bring in leprosy, and, grrr, sell ice cream from bicycles.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Deirdra Funcheon |
05-13-2008 |
Immigration
Estelle Shows Us How to Shinenew
Not familiar with Estelle? Atlantic Records is betting you will be any minute now, as her album Shine lands in stores this week. It's full of a rare blend of purposely jarring hip-hop, soul, and pop tunes that, at times, seem too transatlantic for their own good, but overall are refreshing.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Jonathan Cunningham |
05-07-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Starbucks Subsidiary has Big Plans Brewing for Hilary McRaenew
She signed with Hear Music, the Starbucks subsidiary that's home to such superstars as Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, and Carly Simon.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Lee Zimmerman |
05-07-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
