AltWeeklies Wire
Judge Decides Fate of Teenager Facing Deportationnew
A 19-year-old went before the judge to find out if he would be allowed to stay in the U.S. after an arrest five years earlier for pot. Follow-up to "Feds Look to Deport Teenager for Pot."
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Alyssa Abkowitz |
12-08-2005 |
Immigration
Tags: Immigration
Can a Likeable Administrator Survive Brutal Campaign for Governor?new
Secretary of State Cathy Cox is not a battle-scarred politico haunted by a record of gotcha soundbites and a long list of enemies. Many observers have tagged her as the Democrats' brightest hope for beating Sonny Perdue in the 2006 governor's race.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
12-08-2005 |
Politics
Tags: 2006elect
Six Newly Published Books for Foodies on Your Gift Listnew
The food publishing world produced some spicy, absorbing works this year -- give one to a culinary-minded friend or family member.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Bill Addison |
12-08-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: giftguide2005
Work Karma Could Be Affected by Discoverynew
Is telling the boss about salespeople snorting coke off her desk bad for career karma?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Tray Butler |
12-08-2005 |
Advice
Tags: advice columns, Karma Cleanser
Did George W. Bush Really Want to Bomb Al-Jazeera?new
The strongest indication that there's at least some truth to the story that George W. Bush said something to Tony Blair about bombing Al-Jazeera, jokingly or otherwise, is that the White House has not yet denied the story.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
12-08-2005 |
Commentary
Tags: WAR
Learning Lessons From a Catnew
It can't be a good sign if a cat can knock a Christmas tree down.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Hollis Gillespie |
12-08-2005 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire, moodswing
Biscotti? That's Amore!new
Even a beginning baker can't go wrong with cranberry-pistachio biscotti.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
12-08-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
When it Comes to Wine Bottles, Bigger Can Be Betternew
Bottles measuring 750-L (the normal size you see everywhere) fail to fill bellies of a houseful of people, so why not buy the big jugs? These family-size 1.5-L helpers can save you money, and you'll have enough to dive in yourself.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
12-08-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Bibliophile in a Bindnew
The House of Paper is nevertheless a soulful study of the peculiar passions and perils of bibliomania.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Thomas Bell |
12-08-2005 |
Fiction
Judgment Day for Judge Roy Moorenew
Armageddon is just six months away, at least in Alabama. A vote for Roy Moore is an endorsement of Jesus; a vote for Bob Riley (or one of the long-shot Democrat contenders) is a ballot cast for Old Scratch.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
12-08-2005 |
Politics
Tags: Fishwrapper
She Should Be Played on Phonographnew
Listening to this album is like going to your grandmother's country home, sitting on her front porch swing and staring up at her in awe as she and a few friends recount tales of their lives with the use of fiddles, piano, banjo and guitar.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Al Kaufman |
12-01-2005 |
Reviews
Blurring the Linesnew
Call Bishop Don a band of dilettantes. The guys dip their toes into a variety of forms to cadge together a sound reminiscent of an old bar band.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Chris Parker |
12-01-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Bishop Don, Flowers from the Devil
Light and Airynew
While not designed for all climates and moods, American Analog Set forges music of subtle, unassuming beauty.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Chris Parker |
12-01-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: American Analog Set, Set Free
New DVD Showcases More Music-Video Auteursnew
Despite the varying qualities of its new editions, the Directors Label series remains an essential guide to charting the ambitions -- both failed and realized -- of the music video industry.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
12-01-2005 |
Reviews
Blood on the Wall Isn't As Dark As You Thinknew
Brother and sister team Brad and Courtney Shanks -- two of the three points that support the Blood on the Wall triangle -- know all about complementary genes and nostalgia.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Tony Ware |
12-01-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Blood on the Wall, Awesomer
