AltWeeklies Wire
Obama Would Bring a Community Organizer's Unique Perspective to the White Housenew
We've had bandleaders, haberdashers, generals, diplomats, farmers and professors in the White House, but as far as I can tell, we've never had an organizer. What would it be like? Very different, I think.
Syracuse New Times |
Ed Griffin-Nolan |
05-29-2008 |
Commentary
News Kid on the Blocknew
AltWeeklies Award - Media Reporting
Syracuse New Times |
Tom Kahley |
04-21-2008 |
Media
Tags: media
Trojan Horsesnew
AltWeeklies Award - Arts Feature
Syracuse New Times |
Eric Rezsnyak |
04-21-2008 |
Media
Tags: media
Carbolicious Foods Can Fit Into Healthy Dietnew
The Atkins low-carbohydrate diet diminishes appetite, but the rate of recidivism is extraordinarily high. By contrast, a high-carb, low-fat diet does not suppress appetite but still reduces weight in a more sustainable manner.
Syracuse New Times |
Sam Graceffo, M.D. |
01-04-2005 |
Science
When Bossy Turns Badnew
An article in the medical journal The Lancet has raised several new concerns about mad cow disease: More people appear susceptible; the disease might be transmitted by blood transfusion; and mild forms may exist.
Syracuse New Times |
Sam Graceffo, M.D. |
12-09-2004 |
Science
Citadel Stations Circumcise Howard Sternnew
Since Howard Stern announced he'll move to Sirius Satellite Radio as of Jan. 1, 2006, Citadel radio stations have been deleting words from his syndicated morning-drive show and shutting off his broadcasts early, sometimes in mid-sentence.
Syracuse New Times |
Bill DeLapp |
12-09-2004 |
Media
How to Avoid Gaining the Dreaded 'Freshman 15'new
An average freshman weight gain of 15 pounds is fueled primarily by increased eating combined with decreased physical activity.
Syracuse New Times |
Sam Graceffo, M.D. |
11-30-2004 |
Science
Rubber Check: AIDS Group Passes Out Condoms in Syracusenew
When staff and volunteers for the abstinence-based AIDS Community Resources go into neighborhoods to offer people condoms, the response they hear most often is "Yeah, I need a lot."
Syracuse New Times |
Walt Shepperd |
11-10-2004 |
Sex
In Cities and Suburbs, It's Man vs. Animalnew
At the risk of offending both groups, the problem of animals in the city is a lot like the problem of drug dealers in the city: You can kill them and cage them up all you want, but they'll never go away. We're just starting to realize, in both instances, that education and reform are needed in a big way.
Syracuse New Times |
Justin Park |
11-04-2004 |
Animal Issues
Tags: animal issues
Shared Dinners Provide Lasting Benefits to Younger Family Membersnew
Family mealtimes protected adolescents from use of tobacco, alcohol and marijuana; low grade-point average; depressive symptoms and suicidal involvement.
Syracuse New Times |
Sam Graceffo, M.D. |
10-25-2004 |
Science
Shutting Off Brain's Reactions Could Mean Missing Out on Lifenew
Researchers found that college students judged as highly creative also scored extremely low on tests of latent inhibition, a process that allows us to ignore much of our environment in order to narrow our focus on our needs.
Syracuse New Times |
Sam Graceffo, M.D. |
09-15-2004 |
Science
Happy Feet: Personality Traits Revealed Through Dancenew
When they step onto the dance floor, many people display an "awakening," in which body, mind and spirit all seem to blend into a harmonious, lively oneness.
Syracuse New Times |
Sam Graceffo, M.D. |
09-08-2004 |
Performance
Can Dogs Detect Epileptic Seizures?new
Pediatric neurologist Dr. Adam Kirton of Canada interviewed 122 dog-owning families of children with epilepsy. He found that 40 percent of the families reported that the canine displayed specific reactions after a seizure started, and 15 percent reported that the dog was able to anticipate the onset of a seizure before it began.
Syracuse New Times |
Sam Graceffo, M.D. |
08-18-2004 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
"13 Going On 30" Rips Off "Big" Minus the Charmnew
The filmmakers seem to be suggesting that 1987 is the new last bastion of innocence for the current moviegoing generation. Don't expect 13 Going on 30's retro vibes to kick-start a Rick Springfield revival.
Syracuse New Times |
Bill DeLapp |
08-07-2004 |
Reviews
Flowers Discusses Myth behind His Newest Novelnew
Tentatively titled "Rest for the Weary," Arthur Flowers' new novel is based on the High John the Conqueror myth, first brought to literature by African-American novelist and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston.
Syracuse New Times |
Martin Walls |
08-07-2004 |
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