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Infinite Jester: Rediscovering a Road Trip With David Foster Wallacenew
In 1996, David Lipsky spent time alongside David Foster Wallace, then a brilliant young writer on a reluctant book tour for Infinite Jest. Now, their hours of recorded conversation -- interviews conducted in cars, planes, hotel rooms and Wallace's home -- are rendered vividly and mostly verbatim in Lipsky's new book.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Aaron Jentzen |
05-03-2010 |
Nonfiction
'Freeway’ Ricky Ross Speaks on Gary Webb, the CIA, and the Contra Warnew
Ricky Donnell “Freeway Ricky” Ross, the notorious Los Angeles crack dealer released from federal prison in September after serving 14 years, said he had no idea proceeds from his business helped fund CIA-backed counter-revolutionaries in Nicaragua.
Pasadena Weekly |
Kevin Uhrich |
05-03-2010 |
Drugs
The Crucifixion of Juareznew
On the front line of the U.S. war on drugs, a Mexican city bleeds to death.
OC Weekly |
Susana Hayward |
04-30-2010 |
Immigration
Tags: El Paso, Ciudad Juarez
The Rise of the iMusiciansnew
iPhones and iPads are revolutionizing beatmaking, piano playing, and symphony conducting.
Home Field Advantage: Inside 'Friday Night Lights'new
A look at the first-string cast, crew, and city that have made Friday Night Lights a television playmaker season after season.
Austin Chronicle |
Belinda Acosta |
04-29-2010 |
TV
Tags: NBC, Friday Night Lights
Is Genius Immortal?new
Tech god Ray Kurzweil is a modern-day Edison. Now he's battling to stay alive — forever
Boston Phoenix |
Chris Faraone |
04-29-2010 |
Culture
Tags: Ray Kurzweil
Connecting the Dots on Americans for Prosperitynew
The right-wing group Americans for Prosperity protested financial reform advocates, the Center for Responsible Lending, in Durham last week. Now the Indy untangles AFP's web of conservative cohorts.
INDY Week |
Samiha Khanna and Lisa Sorg |
04-29-2010 |
Policy Issues
Tags: AFP, Americans for Prosperity
Long Island's Toxic Time Bombnew
The dilapidated and understaffed sewage treatment facilities in Nassau County are leaving Long Island vulnerable to a disaster of "Katrina" proportions.
Long Island Press |
Christopher Twarowski |
04-29-2010 |
Environment
Tags: Sewage, Nassau County
The (Marijuana) Seeds of change in Coloradonew
The Victor City Council's 'yes' vote for medical marijuana doubles as a testament to trust in the tiny mountain town.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
04-29-2010 |
Drugs
Adeiu, Ray Naginnew
The final installment of Gambit's three-part series bidding farewell to the outgoing mayor of New Orleans.
Gambit |
Chris Rose |
04-28-2010 |
Commentary
Tags: Ray Nagin
Mass. Proposes Bill to Feed Homeless With Leftoversnew
A bill proposed in March 2009 by State Rep. Paul McMurtry would give restaurants and cafeterias the freedom to donate their edible, cooked leftovers to food pantries and homeless shelters.
Dig Boston |
Catherine Krug |
04-28-2010 |
Policy Issues
Tags: Paul McMurtry
How I Learned to Stop Eating Junk in 28 Daysnew
One reporter spends 28 days following a “reduced fat, high fiber, controlled carbohydrate” menu.
C-Ville Weekly |
Caite White |
04-28-2010 |
Food+Drink
Scientists Confirm Existence of Giant Palouse Earthwormnew
University of Idaho scientists proved naysayers wrong with their recent discovery of two Giant Palouse Earthworms. The newly discovered worms are the first to be successfully collected and found in decades.
The Inlander |
Leah Sottile |
04-28-2010 |
Environment
Renee Montagne: Being Podcastable in a Multitasking Agenew
Q&A with Renee Montagne, the co-host of National Public Radio's Morning Edition.
Boise Weekly |
Nathaniel Hoffman |
04-28-2010 |
Media
Tags: Renee Montagne, NPR
Will the U.S. Negotiate Army Private Bowe Bergdahl's Release?new
Individuals claiming to represent the "Afghan Taliban" have made two public offers to swap Bowe Bergdahl, the U.S. Army private from Hailey, Idaho, who has been held captive in Afghanistan since June 30, 2009, for militants held by the United States. But U.S. military officials will not say if the offers are real or if they are pursuing a trade.
Boise Weekly |
Nathaniel Hoffman |
04-28-2010 |
War
