AltWeeklies Wire
Meet Stoya, South Philly's Biggest Porn Starnew
If you've not already heard Stoya's name or seen her face in any number of magazines or on pornographic blogs, Adult Video News releases and websites, you might not know that she is an It girl of the mainstream sex industry.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Matt Stroud |
11-18-2008 |
Culture
The Angry Grammarian: Forgetting Sarah Palinnew
Perhaps the most prized spoil of the election is the richest word to enter the lexicon in a long time. Like all the best neologisms, it's descriptive, it's self-explanatory and it just makes you feel so good: "Palinfreude."
Philadelphia Weekly |
Jeffrey Barg |
11-17-2008 |
Commentary
The Christian Right Embraces Video Gamesnew
The Christian right has figured out that, instead of rallying against video games as morally deficient purveyors of violence and apathy, it's better off embracing them as a medium for spreading the message of God.
NOW Magazine |
Joseph Wilson |
11-17-2008 |
Video Games
Your New Online Beau is Tall, Dark, Handsome ... and a Fraudnew
Thanks to the proliferation of online dating sites, now any lonely heart with a little bit of savings is a perfect mark for swindling. Only the big pot of gold isn't a financial investment. It's the hope of companionship, true love and marriage.
Nashville Scene |
Tracy Moore |
11-14-2008 |
Culture
The Drunken Host: How to Booze Your Way Through Your Own Partynew
To be a good host, you must not fear the drunken abyss. A few boozy punch recipes will help get you there.
The Portland Mercury |
Patrick Alan Coleman |
11-14-2008 |
Food+Drink
The American Mustache Institute Wants to Put the 'Stache Back in Stylenew
There is no way anyone at Fleishman-Hillard, the public-relations firm where Aaron Perlut works, could have recognized the significance of the offhand remark Tony Zagora made one day three years ago. "We should really bring back the mustache," Zagora joked to a few of his colleagues.
Riverfront Times |
Matt Kasper |
11-14-2008 |
Culture
Now We're Cooking ... with Pot!new
There's really no better way to get through a holiday than flying high on baked goods. With recipes for Bud Butter, Marijuana Milk, Stoner Suds, Pot Truffles, Chocolate Chip Pot Cookies, Thanksgiving Day Dope Stuffing, and The Green Dragon.
The Portland Mercury |
Katie Shimer |
11-14-2008 |
Food+Drink
Miracle Fruit: Miracle Workernew
A much-hyped food item brings magic and sweetness to the tongue -- and dinner parties.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Matthew Schniper |
11-13-2008 |
Food+Drink
Why Air Fresheners Stinknew
Evidence suggests the use of common household air fresheners is causing more harm than good to indoor air quality.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Adrienne Beattie |
11-13-2008 |
Culture
Can We Look into Wine's Future?new
Despite grueling conditions, barrel tasting is a time-honored way for wine critics and winemakers to get some idea how the coming vintage will measure up.
C-Ville Weekly |
J. Tobias Beard |
11-12-2008 |
Food+Drink
The Rise of Slow Fashionnew
The Bay Area fashion scene has long been outshined by New York and LA. Now, a group of independent fashion supporters is trying to take the lead in sustainable fashion. Can they succeed?
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
11-12-2008 |
Fashion
MMA's Unsung Pioneer: 'Grapple Girl' Michelle Farrownew
Women's MMA is finally on the up, but at 42, Farrow's past her fighting prime -- and she's facing the fact that other women will reap the benefits she's sown in bruises and blood.
Phoenix New Times |
Niki D'Andrea |
11-11-2008 |
Sports
Neon is Officially Back in Fashion on the Slopesnew
Skiing has a bright future. And not just because the world's most popular winter sport has regained its long-standing edge over its upstart rival, snowboarding. A word of caution, though: break out the Vuarnet sunglasses. Why? Because neon is back.
The Georgia Straight |
Jack Christie |
11-11-2008 |
Fashion
Guitar Wars: Music Games Go Toe To Toenew
In under three years, music games have become the biggest segment of the video game industry. Kai Huang, president and co-founder of Guitar Hero originator RedOctane, a division of Activision Blizzard, says that the category's sales were $250 million US in 2006, and he expects the number will top $2 billion this year.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Blaine Kyllo |
11-10-2008 |
Video Games
New Website Replaces TV News Anchors with Virtual Avatarsnew
Sorry, news anchors -- you might soon have to share your job with avatars. A virtual news technology is turning heads by quickly creating news stories and commentary, no humans required.
NOW Magazine |
David Silverberg |
11-10-2008 |
Tech
