AltWeeklies Wire
Durbin Presses for Investigation into Brad Will's Murdernew
The senator from Illinois has written to the State Department, asking that they formally investigate last year's killing of the independent journalist in Mexico.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
08-16-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
MormonWiki: Shining 'Good Light' on the Churchnew
At MormonWiki, one person's collaboration is another's editorial control.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Jonah Owen Lamb |
08-15-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
Shame: China's Most Valuable Export
Corrupt Chinese officials face execution while CEOs who mess up commit suicide -- is there something we can learn?
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
08-15-2007 |
Commentary
Nurse Tootie, Private Eyenew
The premiere of "To Catch a Predator Who Takes Advantage of Senior Citizens, Racial Minorites, Poor Folk, and the Uneducated."
Jackson Free Press |
Ken Stiggers |
08-15-2007 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
Sicko Nationnew
The American health care system is badly broken, but it is not unredeemable. We, the people, have a say in it -- we just need to start speaking up.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
08-15-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
All About Kissing Babiesnew
This novel, which falls into the vein of "chick lit," won't evoke much thought, but it will make you smile, and that's reason enough to read it.
Jackson Free Press |
James L. Dickerson |
08-15-2007 |
Fiction
These Boots Are Made For It Allnew
The wrong footwear can make an outdoor excursion challenging, if not miserable -- take care in picking your boots, and don't let the new, lighter style of boot trick you into a bad hiking trip.
Jackson Free Press |
Reed Branson |
08-15-2007 |
Recreation
Tags: recreation
Tripping the Wine Fantasticnew
Tired of taking the same vacations? Even if you adore New Orleans, Atlanta or Florida, you might be itching to find yourself in new surroundings, doing activities unavailable at home. Why not try a visit to wine country?
Jackson Free Press |
Farley Walker |
08-15-2007 |
Food+Drink
Great Overlooked Gamesnew
Sifting through bargin bins can lead to the discovery of oldie-but-goodie games for your beloved consoles.
Jackson Free Press |
Nick Judin |
08-15-2007 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
Hunting for the Perfect Soundnew
Despite the small size of the duo, Adrian Davis and Justin Riley produce a full, ecclectic sound.
Jackson Free Press |
Anna Kline |
08-15-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
History Lesson (Part I)new
Mike Fournier takes on the Minutemen in his book for the 33 1/3 series.
Dig Boston |
Michael Brodeur |
08-15-2007 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
'(Not That You Asked)': I'm Telling You Anywaynew
This guy's not gonna stop writing this drivel until he gets a TV show -- so just buy the stupid book and file it under "literary pityfuck."
Dig Boston |
Steve Almond |
08-15-2007 |
Nonfiction
Wise Intelligent: Just About Ready to Brain Younew
Since representing Trenton, N.J., as the Poor Righteous Teachers frontman during the early '90s pro-black rap renaissance, Wise has remained guided by his moniker.
Dig Boston |
Chris Faraone |
08-15-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Wise Intelligent
The Budos Band is the Soul of Staten Island ... Seriouslynew
Over the course of two albums, the band has taken hot-weather American soul and balanced it with healthy doses of Ethiopian and Nigerian pop and funk -- balance being the operative word.
Dig Boston |
Michael Brodeur |
08-15-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Budos Band
'Rocket Science': Forget Everything You Know About Dorksnew
Jeffrey Blitz talks about his latest film.
Dig Boston |
Mark Baumer |
08-15-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Jeffrey Blitz, rocket science
