AltWeeklies Wire
Birth of a Salesmannew
I know people who have run Kickstarter campaigns for a variety of worthy projects and I prefer to see the strategy work for community-based efforts initiated by people with big vision and limited resources rather than be used to subsidize an already wealthy person’s movie. But what the hell. I suppose if you can sell me the pen in your pocket, you deserve the payout.
Worcester Magazine |
Jim Keogh |
01-09-2014 |
Movies
The Sex, Drugs and Wolves of Wall Streetnew
“The Wolf of Wall Street,” starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill, is a maniacal roller coaster of excess.
Jackson Free Press |
Jordan Sudduth |
01-09-2014 |
Movies
Spike Jonze's Her is dazzlingnew
Retro-futuristic romance with the most sincere of faces.
Tags: Spike Jonze, Her
South Carolina's ethics laws are a messnew
On the very few occasions I have found myself in agreement with Gov. Nikki Haley, I immediately step back and ask myself, is this some kind of a trick? Did I misunderstand her? But on the matter of South Carolina's desperate need for ethics reform in government, the guv and I are in complete agreement.
Charleston City Paper |
Will Moredock |
01-09-2014 |
Policy Issues
What Happens When a Small Liberal Paper Attracts the Online Conservative Hordes?new
Thoughts about race from the liberal, lying, lamestream media.
C-Ville Weekly |
Giles Morris |
01-09-2014 |
Media
Produce is a vehicle for our soulsnew
Pesticides kill bugs — how can they not be killing people? San Diego — indeed, California — is a leader in the production of organic vegetables and fruit.
San Diego Reader |
Candice Reed |
01-09-2014 |
Gardening
Gewürztraminer: It's in your facenew
Given its tropical character and its warmth, gewürztraminer is most appropriate in winter.
INDY Week |
Adam Sobsey |
01-09-2014 |
Food+Drink
Tags: gewürztraminer
After a sex change for its singer, Against Me! returns reinvigoratednew
Laura Jane Grace is the first rock musician to come out as transgender in the midst of fame.
I Don't Smoke Pot ... but I Want It Legalizednew
I grew up believing the U.S. was the most free country in the world. But today, tens of thousands of Americans are behind bars for non-violent marijuana offenses.
Providence Phoenix |
Valerie Vande Panne |
01-09-2014 |
Drugs
The NFL ought to worry about TiVonew
I have a TiVo with a 30-second forward button. I record the game, wait until the third quarter begins in real time, start watching the TiVo recording, zap through commercials and halftime, finish the game almost to the minute when the game finishes in real time.
San Diego Reader |
Patrick Daugherty |
01-09-2014 |
Sports
Congressional Compromisingnew
U.S. Rep. Ron Barber talks about immigration reform and the recent budget vote.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
01-09-2014 |
Politics
A Remote Arizona Church Offers Followers Peyote-Induced Psychedelic Tripsnew
Although not a house of worship in the traditional sense -- there's no steeple, no ornate architecture, no flowing robes or pulpit -- Peyote Way is, in fact, a church.
Phoenix New Times |
Eric Tsetsi |
01-09-2014 |
Religion
NY Medical Marijuana Debate Heats Upnew
Will New York become the 21st state to legalize cannabis?
Long Island Press |
Spencer Rumsey |
01-09-2014 |
Health
Can Buffalo Bayou Survive the Latest Plan to Save It?new
Plans to reroute Buffalo Bayou will rescue an unstable waterway. Or they will destroy one of the last natural stretches of riparian forest on the bayou. Consensus seems to have taken a hike.
Houston Press |
Dianna Wray |
01-09-2014 |
Environment
Tags: buffalo bayou
Worcester Restaurants Counter IRS Rule Change to Automatic Gratuitiesnew
A move by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that now subjects automatic gratuities at restaurants to payroll taxes has many restaurants doing away with including tips in the overall bill for large groups of customers. It is what one local restaurateur calls a “foolish” move.
Worcester Magazine |
Walter Bird Jr. |
01-09-2014 |
Food+Drink
