AltWeeklies Wire
Specter Says Fandom Alone Fuels His NFL Investigationnew
It's never a good sign when people start to whisper that your company is pushing a dignified 78-year-old U.S. senator to butt heads with a popular sports institution. Welcome to the increasing scrutiny accompanying Comcast's relationship with Arlen Specter in his investigation of the NFL, known as Spygate.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Staff |
03-10-2008 |
Sports
Tags: NFL, sports & fitness
Power of the Paparazzinew
Wolf Blitzer and Co. are but one rung higher than TMZ in the devolution of the media.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
David Ehrenstein |
03-07-2008 |
Commentary
Demystifying Cheesenew
Nestled in the heart of rich farm country 35 miles northwest of Madison, Cedar Grove Cheese has been doing its part to enhance Wisconsin's reputation for creating quality cheese for more than 125 years.
Shepherd Express |
Sarah Biondich |
03-07-2008 |
Food+Drink
Cattle Concernsnew
After the news surrounding the latest beef recall, I have eaten my last hamburger.
Tucson Weekly |
Catherine O'Sullivan |
03-06-2008 |
Food+Drink
Doing More with Lessnew
I've been on unemployment three times in the past six years. Each time was better than the last, and each time I stayed on until the last cent was exhausted. I didn't even try to get a job; it was a paid vacation.
Washington City Paper |
Franklin Schneider |
03-06-2008 |
Culture
Sword Swallowers Show Their Scarsnew
To kick off the first international Sword Swallower's Awareness Day, Tyler Fyre plunges a 27-and-a-half-inch steel blade down his throat, rests it at the bottom of his stomach, wrenches it out, and delivers a punch line: "Well, that's all there is to sword swallowing, folks! Looks like we've wrapped up remarkably early here!"
Washington City Paper |
Amanda Hess |
03-06-2008 |
Performance
What's a Four-Letter Word for Geekfest?new
After a weekend at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament in Brooklyn, I think I've got it.
New York Press |
Meredith McGroarty |
03-06-2008 |
Recreation
Tags: recreation
Nancy Gets Her Gunnew
In excerpts and photos from her new book, She's Got a Gun, Georgia State photography professor Nancy Floyd and her female subjects share their experiences with firepower.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Felicia Feaster |
03-05-2008 |
Art
The Dirty, Delicious Workings of CSAsnew
When you buy into a community-supported agriculture (CSA) system, you're buying groceries before they've grown. In early spring, you hand over a chunk of change (usually between $400 and $600) to a local farm in exchange for a "share," about six months' worth of produce for four people.
Dig Boston |
Ryan Rose Weaver |
03-05-2008 |
Food+Drink
Tags: csa, local food
The Dungeons & Dragons Love Connectionnew
Meet the women of DunDraCon, a convention dedicated to games that aren't just for guys anymore.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
03-05-2008 |
Recreation
Tags: recreation
Your Computer is Doomednew
In the future, your infamy will not be remembered. Is that comforting?
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Annalee Newitz |
03-05-2008 |
Tech
Tags: computers & technology
Want to Learn About Wine? Read the Labelnew
Ninety percent of what you need to know about wine can be found on the bottle, and that knowledge can be winnowed down to four facts: the winery, the grapes, the vintage and the region. Or who, what, when and where. If you have to add why to that list, then there's just no helping you.
C-Ville Weekly |
J. Tobias Beard |
03-05-2008 |
Food+Drink
Tags: wine
Ask a Mexican! Special Election Edicionnew
"Why won't Mexicans vote for a black man?"
Billie Mahoney Danced with the Best of Themnew
And at 80, this sexy number isn't done yet.
The Pitch |
Jen Chen |
03-04-2008 |
Performance
Tags: dance
This Guy Walks into My Bar ...new
With the tape recorder running, local Colorado Springs bartenders spill their favorite stories.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Staff |
03-04-2008 |
Food+Drink
