Creative Loafing (Charlotte)

Five Myths About Barack Obama and John McCainnew

The rhetoric that is floating around these candidates, also known as "spin," is astonishing. With this in mind, I thought it would be fun to explore and possibly explode the falsehoods in which these two giants have encased themselves. As we count down to Nov. 4, let's start poking at a few myths.

Creative Loafing (Charlotte) | Nsenga Burton | 07-31-2008 | Commentary

Tags: Barack Obama, John McCain, 2008 presidential elections, spin

Believe It or Notnew

X-Film almost marks the spot.

Creative Loafing (Charlotte) | Matt Brunson | 07-31-2008 | Reviews

Tags: Chris Carter, The X-Files: I Want to Believe

Billy Howerdel Finds New Outlet After A Perfect Circlenew

When the band went on an indefinite hiatus in 2006, Howerdel started work on something new -- a band called Ashes Divide.

Creative Loafing (Charlotte) | Jeff Hahne | 07-31-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Billy Howerdel, Keep Telling Myself It's Alright

Who is Amos Lee?new

Singer-songwriter touring in support of third album

Creative Loafing (Charlotte) | Jeff Hahne | 07-31-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Amos Lee, Last Days at the Lodge

Man vs. Mileage: Inside the Mind of a Hypermilernew

Mike Turner is just one of a growing legion of people who identify themselves as hypermilers. They make up a community of drivers committed to taking the edge off of rapidly rising fuel costs through a combination of practical design and driving-style modifications, and in some cases, controversial techniques.

Creative Loafing (Charlotte) | Kennedy Spencer | 07-31-2008 | Transportation

Tags: transportation, cars, fuel costs, fuel economy, driving, hypermilers

Summer Doldrums Arrive Early in Theatersnew

Reviews of Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and Meet Dave.

Creative Loafing (Charlotte) | Matt Brunson | 07-16-2008 | Reviews

Tags: Guillermo del Toro, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Hell Boy II: The Golden Army, Meet Dave

Afromotive's African Travelogue Runs Deepnew

Made popular through the music of Fela Kuti, the sounds of West Africa now resonate through the mountains of North Carolina courtesy of Asheville's The Afromotive.

Creative Loafing (Charlotte) | Grant Britt | 07-16-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Afrobeat, The Afromotive

Jewel Finds New Home, Label with Sound Switchnew

Jewel Kilcher could have settled into her folk roots and traveled the road she was on, but instead decided to take a turn into the country ... or just country, actually.

Creative Loafing (Charlotte) | Jeff Hahne | 07-16-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Gone country, Jewel

Jesse Jackson Sticks Foot in Mouth ... Againnew

Jackson has crossed the point of no return and for what? His obsession with being in the limelight pushed him to sabotage what's left of his career as a public and relevant figure in the world community for 15 more minutes of fame, or should I say infamy.

Creative Loafing (Charlotte) | Nsenga Burton | 07-16-2008 | Commentary

Tags: 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama, race relations, Jesse Jackson