AltWeeklies Wire
Let Us Spraynew
All over the sprawling Salt Lake suburbs, the graffiti writing's on the wall(s).
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Jonah Owen Lamb |
08-07-2007 |
Culture
Bushwacked Again!new
After seven years of acrimony, Congress finally reached an agreement on a critical water-resources bill for Louisiana -- the only thing standing in the way is the White House.
Gambit |
Jeremy Alford |
08-07-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Perverted Justice: The Triumph of Thoughtcrime
Another of George Orwell's predictions comes true: the United States increasingly prosecutes people not for criminal acts, but their thoughts.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
08-07-2007 |
Commentary
Ask a Mexican!new
"Do Mexicans want to cover their bases and get a double blessing?"
OC Weekly |
Gustavo Arellano |
08-07-2007 |
Commentary
Fledgling Guardian Angels Called to Lake Worth, Fla.new
But would the Guardian Angels be able to swoop in like comic-book heroes and save the city? Would they have any effect at all?
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Ashley Harrell |
08-07-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Boulevard Brewery Faces a Fight for Our Tapsnew
The Kansas City beer company has built a reputation on retraining taste buds -- but so far its newest product, Lunar, has made few fans.
The Pitch |
Ben Paynter |
08-07-2007 |
Food+Drink
Boxing with Ronnynew
Teenager Ronny Rios has fought his way into contention for the U.S. Olympic boxing team -- he didn't do it alone.
Tags: sports & fitness
OC Murderer Escapes Death Row -- for Nownew
Jury deadlocks on "ultimate" punishment for Michael Lamb.
OC Weekly |
R. Scott Moxley |
08-07-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Trendzilla: Suit and Sweat Socks? No.new
White crew socks should be limited to athletic activity -- it's tacky to see your white Gold Toes peep out from under your $500 Armani slacks.
Tags: fashion
Planning Tips from Phoenix: The Last Thing New Orleans Needsnew
Maybe Lindsay Lohan can give New Orleans some sobriety tips while we're at it ... and George W. Bush can help them run a military invasion.
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
08-07-2007 |
Disasters
Tags: disasters
Ghost Patriotsnew
Were those Minutemen or an active imagination outside a Kansas City councilwoman's condo?
Artists' Lofts?new
The Elder Street Artist Lofts sold itself as a place for artists to live and work -- so where are all the artists?
Houston Press |
Keith Plocek |
08-07-2007 |
Housing & Development
Tags: housing & development
They Fought the Lawnew
In rap, you're nothing without a sheet.
Houston Press |
Chris Gray |
08-07-2007 |
Music
'Retox' is Pure Glam-trashnew
The band resembles some severely perverted version of The Village People, with band members donning sailor outfits and army helmets onstage while simulating blowjobs on the machine heads of their guitars.
Phoenix New Times |
Niki D'Andrea |
08-07-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Turbonegro, Retox
Viva Radio!new
El Break proves there's more to Spanish-language radio than ranchero music.
Phoenix New Times |
Megan Irwin |
08-07-2007 |
Media
Tags: radio
