AltWeeklies Wire
Shelf Talkers: Are They Screaming At Us or For Us?new
Those little annoying "shelf talkers" at wine shops -- those tags that hang off the display shelves that scream ratings, descriptions and other tidbits of often useless info -- apparently sell wine, too.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
07-22-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Thongs, Cat Testicles and Tattoos are Only the Beginningnew
It's amazing that people think they can get through a relationship without encountering any of the other person's crap at some level. This isn't just about tangible stuff, like Kotex and cat balls.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Hollis Gillespie |
07-21-2005 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire, moodswing
Wal-Mart Employees Suck On Georgia Health Care Teatnew
A new Wal-Mart Supercenter is being built just three miles away from another in Georgia, all while Wal-Mart's lack of employee health benefits is already costing state taxpayers $13 million a year.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
07-21-2005 |
Commentary
What Happened in Iran's Recent Presidential Election?new
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's victory defied conventional wisdom, but in the end the support of his country's powerful religious conservatives was enough to propel him to victory in an election marred by charges of voting irregularities.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
07-14-2005 |
Commentary
Tags: WAR
Hating to be Herded, Even at IKEAnew
A trip to IKEA brings out this writer's true feelings toward the monster mega-store.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Hollis Gillespie |
07-14-2005 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire, moodswing
Make-Up-As-You-Go-Along Corn Saladnew
The following recipe is a guideline; see what kind of cobless corn salad you come up with.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
07-14-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
Food Deserves Good Winenew
Would you use rotten, stinky tomatoes for a marinara sauce or smelly fish for sushi? When you reach for a rancid bottle of wine, you're essentially introducing an equally undesirable component.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
07-14-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Transportation Vision Is in Rearview Mirrornew
The increase of car ownership and congestion has taken a toll on small businesses in a west Georgia city, and relief seems a long way off.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
07-14-2005 |
Commentary
Evil Ikeanew
Ikea is the size of an airport, and every single thing for sale in there, from dining sets to wall clocks, comes in a box unassembled, practically.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Hollis Gillespie |
07-07-2005 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire, moodswing
Secrets Between Spousesnew
Will a little white lie turn into a big black smudge?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Tray Butler |
07-07-2005 |
Advice
Tags: advice columns, Karma Cleanser
How to Make Blueberry Lemonadenew
Lemonade gets a hearty kick in the pants from a heaping pint of blues.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
07-07-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
Beat the Heat With Some Invigorating Winesnew
Sip some of these cool wine recommendations throughout the summer months.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
07-07-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
China's Bid Is No Threat to U.S. Economynew
Former factory to the world, the United States is feeling queasy due to a recent bid made by China's state-owned China National Offshore Oil Corporation to buy the California-based oil company Unocal.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
07-07-2005 |
Commentary
Tags: WAR
ACLU, Other Groups Prepared to Sue Over Voter ID Lawnew
With 159 counties in Georgia and only 56 driver's license offices, a lot of people won't be able to vote. And a lot of them happen to be Democrats.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
07-07-2005 |
Commentary
Wine's Just Fine With Barbecuenew
Grilled meat loves wine. The natural fruit acids and tannins help meld together and tame strong seasonings, especially on protein-laden grill goodies.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
06-30-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
