AltWeeklies Wire
Drinking From the Gardennew

Incorporate summer produce into cocktail time.
C-Ville Weekly |
Megan Headley |
06-21-2011 |
Food+Drink
Brad Marchand, from Coast cover to Cup holdernew

Before Brad Marchand became the latest Halifax hockey hero to win Lord Stanley's beer bong, he was profiled by Stephen Kimber in a March 2008 Coast cover story.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Kyle Shaw |
06-20-2011 |
Sports
The End is Nearnew

The world was supposed to end on May 21st. But what if the world is already dead?
Creative Loafing (Tampa) |
Catherine Durkin Robinson |
06-20-2011 |
Commentary
Mr. Whiskeynew

Fionnan O'Connor wants to cultivate the blossoming whiskey renaissance in the Bay Area. But a backwards state law may prevent his dream from ever becoming reality.
East Bay Express |
Bailey Pennick |
06-17-2011 |
Food+Drink
Moscatos Make for a Refreshing Summer Winenew

On the sweet side, Moscato is perfect for spritzing, light in alcohol, and cheap (depending on your personal definition of the word), and its low acidity always makes it easy to drink.
The Georgia Straight |
Jurgen Gothe |
06-16-2011 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Moscato, Dessert Wine
Everybody Diesnew

Everybody dies. Yes, even you. But nobody likes to talk about it. We're going to, though, right now.
Sacramento News & Review |
Melinda Welsh |
06-16-2011 |
Commentary
Oops! Miami Herald Runs Macy's Ad Congratulating Heat On Winning NBA Titlenew

As if reading the Sports section didn't suck enough for Heat fans this morning, Miami Herald readers opened their paper to find a nearly full-page ad reading "Congratulations Miami!" next to photos of Heat championship T-shirts and hats from Macy's.
Miami New Times |
Tim Elfrink |
06-13-2011 |
Sports
Dallas Mavericks Win NBA Finalsnew

Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks beat LeBron James and the Miami Heat in Game 6 to win the 2011 NBA Championship.
Dallas Observer |
Richie Whitt |
06-13-2011 |
Sports
Where Does Your Data Go When You Die?new

In the absence of meaningful state or federal regulation regarding post-mortem rights in cyberspace, a so-called digital death industry is booming.
Boston Phoenix |
Chris Faraone |
06-10-2011 |
Tech
Tags: DataInherit, Entrustet
The FBI in Sin Citynew

Newly declassified FBI documents paint a (sometimes comic) picture of the agency's activities in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas CityLife |
Jason Whited |
06-10-2011 |
History
Fallen Ridernew

High school basketball phenoms Jason Kidd and J.R. Rider once vied for Alameda stardom. Now, one is playing for an NBA title, while the other's life is in shambles.
East Bay Express |
Paul Gackle |
06-08-2011 |
Sports
Eating Local: A Challenge or a Snap?new

The New Orleans locavore movement.
Gambit |
Alex Woodward |
06-03-2011 |
Food+Drink
Why Is Portland Google's Guinea Pig?new

Google has been all over Portland lately. Billboards, stickers, concerts, promos—there are more rainbow "o"s downtown than rainbow flags these days.
Willamette Week |
Ruth Brown |
06-03-2011 |
Tech
Tags: Google
The Vampire Woman of Mexiconew

With two sets of titanium horn implants, permanent fangs and pretty much every square centimeter of her body covered in tattoos, Mexico's "Vampire Woman" has become an instant weblebrity.
San Diego CityBeat |
Enrique Limon |
06-02-2011 |
Culture
Tags: Lady Gaga, Mariajose Cristerna
Meet Up, Break Innew

A night with Louisville’s urban explorers.
LEO Weekly |
Anne Marshall |
06-01-2011 |
Recreation