AltWeeklies Wire
Santa Fe's Eco-Friendly Taxis Stuck in Trafficnew
The startup cab company Green Taxi faces bureaucratic delays from New Mexico's existing cab companies.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
04-24-2008 |
Transportation
On Obama's Story of Bitternessnew
When he talked about campaigning in the Midwest, Barack Obama told a story about what he's seen here. It was not a story people are used to hearing, though there was nothing in it most of us couldn't recognize. That's turned out to be a problem for Obama, but it could also be a definition of leadership.
NUVO |
David Hoppe |
04-24-2008 |
Commentary
Moodswing: Another Dead Stepfathernew
Who's gonna clean up your mess?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Hollis Gillespie |
04-24-2008 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
On Women and Winenew
Waiter ... there's a female in my glass!
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
04-24-2008 |
Food+Drink
Tags: wine
Can the Music of Our Brains Make Us Sleep Better?new
A California psychologist says yes and is using mysterious Russian technology to treat patients with Brain Music Therapy. Our reporter gets strapped in to ride the waves.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Gary Singh |
04-24-2008 |
Science
Bill Richardson's Political Postpartumnew
The former Democratic candidate for president talks about what he did after he dropped out of the race, his endorsement of Barack Obama, and the remainder of his second term as New Mexico's governor.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Julia Goldberg |
04-24-2008 |
Politics
Howard Zinn's View of History Takes Graphic Formnew
Narrated by Zinn, and illustrated by comic artist Mike Konopacki, the book opens with the events of 9/11 and then looks back at the different ways in which the U.S. has exercised its power in order to expand its reach around the world.
NUVO |
David Hoppe |
04-24-2008 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Our Top 10 Reasons to Endorse Barack Obamanew
Plus, endorsements for North Carolina's Congressional races.
INDY Week |
Staff |
04-24-2008 |
Commentary
Convicted Felon Claims His Teardrop Tattoo Helped Put Him Awaynew
In an ultimately failed appeal, Keith Antoine Jackson Jackson claimed his constitutional right to be presumed innocent at trial was undermined because a teardrop tattoo can signify that the wearer has killed someone.
Washington City Paper |
Brendan Smith |
04-24-2008 |
Crime & Justice
MC Slug Drops the Introspection on Atmosphere's Latestnew
Without the bangers or the confessionals, When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold doesn't have an immediate payoff. But give it time: There's lots to like in the duo's different yet still considered and craft-conscious work.
Washington City Paper |
Ben Westhoff |
04-24-2008 |
Reviews
Internet Memez Taek Ovar Boston ... and This Headliennew
Cyberspace is all a-blog about ROFLCon, the two-day conference set for April 25th and 26th. Internet celebrities, academics and casual nerds will invade MIT for a group dissection of the internet, examining the history and future of online culture.
Dig Boston |
Nicole Jones |
04-24-2008 |
Tech
How an Indie Rocker Became a Hardcore Reggae Boosternew
Ian Jones spent years in D.C.'s indie-rock world. Then he met Claudius Linton in Jamaica, and has since released two albums by the obscure artist.
Washington City Paper |
Aaron Leitko |
04-24-2008 |
Music
Kiss Guitarist Paul Stanley Talks About His New Passion: Paintingnew
That art ranges from serene to immediate, while touching on themes Kiss never would. It's important to him that his art not be seen as some by-product of Kiss. "At the end of the day, if you know you're buying pieces of art because I sing 'Love Gun,' you're probably better off spending the money elsewhere."
Dig Boston |
Rob Turbovsky |
04-24-2008 |
Art
Bill and Hillary Sound More Like Bush Every Daynew
Faced with a tidal wave of support for Barack Obama, the Clintons' response has been nothing short of disgraceful. As soon as it became apparent she was losing, the Clintons took a page from the Nixon and Bush playbook and started fighting dirty.
NUVO |
Steve Hammer |
04-24-2008 |
Commentary
Steve Earle Settling Down; Keeping it Honestnew
Steve Earle talks about life married to Allison Moorer, his solo tour, New York, country music, and of course, politics.
Charleston City Paper |
Stratton Lawrence |
04-23-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
