AltWeeklies Wire
High Point for Romney and Ryan
The kids are hating it. Just two days into the campaign, which began in earnest the day before when Mitt Romney named Paul Ryan as his running mate on the Republican presidential ticket, Ryan’s kids and Romney’s grandkids — all at around 10 years old, all on stage behind the candidates — have the same dazed look that every kid gets after surviving a prolonged road trip.
YES! Weekly |
Brian Clarey |
08-15-2012 |
Commentary
Running Shoes: Support and Cushionsnew
The only things a good runner needs for a race—or any run—are a good pair of shoes and some light, breathable, moisture-repelling garments.
Jackson Free Press |
Sara Sacks |
08-13-2012 |
Sports
Techy Tools and Apps for Studentsnew
Headed to college—or back to college —and want to take some tech with you? Not a bad idea, as there are some great tools for taking notes, studying and managing your time that can help a busy college student make the most of the experience.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
08-13-2012 |
Tech
EMEKA! Nigerian pride and textile exuberance come into balancenew
The brand, Emeka! was born of the artistic and entrepreneurial spirit of Emeka Okoro. In his art, Emeka draws heavily from his Nigerian roots and boldly displays the pulsating, multi-colored traditions of his country.
San Antonio Current |
Vyjayanthi Vadrevu |
08-10-2012 |
Art
DIY Washingnew
Looking to be green and stay clean without a washing machine.
Hartford Advocate |
Alison Geisler |
08-10-2012 |
Culture
Cruiser-Crushin' Vermont Farmer Becomes an Internet Heronew
To Roger Pion's supporters, this isn't just a weird, only-in-Vermont story providing fodder for the news media. Pion is the everyman, doing what he needs to do to get by in modern America, pushing back when the boot of The Man is on his throat.
Seven Days |
Tyler Machado |
08-10-2012 |
Culture
The Origin of Cats' Purrs and Strange Wordsnew
Why/how do cats purr?; what’s the origin of “funny bone”? And “moron,” imbecile,” and “idiot”?; what do the numbers mean on top of high-rise helipads?
San Diego Reader |
Matthew Alice |
08-09-2012 |
Commentary
The Rise of Southern Cheesemakersnew
On Saturday evening, the American Cheese Society's 29th annual conference and competition took over a Raleigh ballroom with 14 tables devoted to different styles--from American originals to feta, cheddar, washed rind and smoked cheeses.
INDY Week |
Emily Wallace |
08-08-2012 |
Food+Drink
Traveling the Taco Trailnew
It looks run-down to the average tourist, but locals know there's culinary gold in this vibrant region between Glen Ellen and Sonoma.
North Bay Bohemian |
Stett Holbrook |
08-08-2012 |
Travel
Look at This Fucking Hipster Playing Bingonew
Searching for hipsters, or hipster bait, in the Colorado Springs bingo scene.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Matthew Schniper |
08-08-2012 |
Culture
The Challenge of Growing Tomatoesnew
A favorite of home gardeners—urban, suburban or rural—are tomatoes.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Staff |
08-06-2012 |
Gardening
Tags: Growing Tomatoes
Divine and Decadentnew
Pretty ribbon and a glass pedestal dress up a favorite cake—or any dessert—for a party.
Jackson Free Press |
Jane Flood |
08-05-2012 |
Food+Drink
The Right Fuelnew
For serious runners and athletes, working out is a way of life rather than a means to an end.
Jackson Free Press |
Sara Sacks |
08-05-2012 |
Sports
From These Tiny Grainsnew
The Kneading Conference gathers the expert and the eager to celebrate and scrutinize bread—and to talk about building community by relocalizing food production.
Metroland |
Amy Halloran |
08-03-2012 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Locavore
Crossing the river
The Mississippi River, the largest on our continent and the fourth longest in the world, makes a spectacular bend around the city of New Orleans, effectively turning the city into a peninsula and giving geographical basis to the nickname Crescent City.
YES! Weekly |
Brian Clarey |
08-02-2012 |
Commentary
