AltWeeklies Wire
Grapes of Hostilitynew
South Africa's wine industry has benefited from a long, slow recovery that's recently gained momentum.
East Bay Express |
Blair Campbell |
09-19-2007 |
Food+Drink
Insect Warfare's Grindcore is More Cathartic Than Flipping the Birdnew
Great stuff, especially if you've been harboring a deep-seated grudge against a coworker or family member.
Houston Press |
Chris Gray |
09-19-2007 |
Reviews
The Late Big Robert Smith Had a Voice Like a Foghornnew
This is a solid Texas blues disc that recalls those Sunday-evening soirees and Blue Monday jams over on Dowling Street or down in Sunnyside that, sadly, are rapidly slipping into Houston's past.
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
09-19-2007 |
Reviews
High on Fire Helped Make Mastodon a Superstarnew
Now the Oakland metal trio may be poised to do the same for itself.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
09-19-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
My Man-Crush on 50 Centnew
50 is fond of eye contact, french fries, action movies, suggestive hand gestures.
Houston Press |
Ben Westhoff |
09-19-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: 50 Cent
Brooklyn's Dub Master Releases a Smash Solo Discnew
Ticklah vs. Axelrod is so good that it warms you one minute and gives you the chills right afterward.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Jonathan Cunningham |
09-19-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Ticklah, Ticklah vs. Axelrod
Retired NFL Players Face a Litany of Health Problemsnew
The battle-scarred tough guys of the past are now standing up to the league, demanding a better disability plan and pensions similar to those of Major League Baseball players.
Peaceful Protesters Face Jail Time and Finesnew
Six Catholic peace activists have been convicted on federal charges following their assembly in the lobby elevator of a federal building in Santa Fe last fall -- they now face up to 30 days in jail and a $5,000 fine for their nonviolent, anti-war demonstration.
Weekly Alibi |
Kate Trainor |
09-19-2007 |
Civil Liberties
'In the Valley of Elah' is a Fitting Follow-Up to 'Crash'new
The Iraq film is a noble endeavor, but not everyone will agree on whether he accomplishes the mission Haggis sets for himself.
San Diego CityBeat |
Anders Wright |
09-19-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Paul Haggis, In the Valley of Elah
'Across the Universe' is Extraordinarily Ambitiousnew
Taymor's film is a little too much, though there's some absolutely gorgeous imagery and beautiful songs to be sung.
San Diego CityBeat |
Anders Wright |
09-19-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Across the Universe, Julie Taymor
Aliens Head to the Outer Limitsnew
Members of The Beta Band create a new other-worldly band.
Chicago Newcity |
Duke Shin |
09-19-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: aliens
Candidates Face Limits on How Much Help They Can Seeknew
Under the new public financing law in Albuquerque, candidates are only allowed to use a limited amount of in-kind donations.
Weekly Alibi |
Marisa Demarco |
09-19-2007 |
Politics
On Reading Cookbooks in Bednew
It turns out I like to dabble in Asian and gay porn ... food porn, that is.
Chicago Newcity |
Michael Nagrant |
09-19-2007 |
Food+Drink
The Pathetic Democratsnew
Democrats delivered much clearer statements on Iraq before they reaped the results of last November's election -- now that they run Congress, they can't put together two coherent sentences explaining their policy on the occupation of Iraq.
Weekly Alibi |
Jim Scarantino |
09-19-2007 |
Commentary
Oakland Schools' Cash Stashnew
Even as schools across the city hunger for basic program funding, the district sits atop of mountains of money with no plans to spend it.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
09-19-2007 |
Education
Tags: Education
