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D(igital)-Day for Broadcastnew
For those who can't afford a new set or a set-top box to convert the digital signal to analog, Feb. 17, 2009 may be the day they re-enter the Radio Age.
Arkansas Times |
David Koon |
07-19-2007 |
TV
Tags: TV
Mr. Butch, He Deadnew

For decades, local legend Mr. Butch (1951-2007) haunted Kenmore Square and Allston -- he looked scary and smelled rank ... and he was one of the most popular guys in town.
Boston Phoenix |
Jim Sullivan |
07-19-2007 |
Culture
You Say You Want a Revolution?new
In which our embedded "foreign" correspondent joins a crew of noise-rock fans to re-enact the Battle of Hubbardton, Vermont's only Revolutionary War encounter.
Boston Phoenix |
James Parker |
07-19-2007 |
History
Tags: history
Suphala Gently Subverts Coffeehouse Background Musicnew
Blueprint is instantly appealing, but with a deceptive amount of substance.
Orlando Weekly |
Jason Ferguson |
07-19-2007 |
Reviews
Potter, Potter, Everywherenew

Harry Potter is Odysseus, Don Quijote, Huck Finn, Peter Pan, Elvis, Luke Skywalker, Michael Jordan, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Jesus Christ rolled into one, and his final chapter will signal the end of a way of life for millions of disciples.
Boston Phoenix |
Sharon Steel |
07-19-2007 |
Books
Ba Da Bing Records Goes Boomnew
Ben Goldberg finds well-earned success with his record label.
Hatin' on Mel Martineznew
If there's a silver lining for Florida's junior senator, it's that he doesn't have to face voters for three years, an eternity in politics.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey Billman |
07-19-2007 |
Politics
In Chicago, Slint Sticks to the Original Scriptnew
At the Pitchfork Music Festival, the band handles Spiderland minimally, and just right.
'Interview' Beats the Media Gamenew
Buscemi tackles dishonest journalism with disillusionment.
New York Press |
Eric Kohn |
07-19-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: interview, Steve Buscemi
Laughing in the Face of the 9/11 Truth Movementnew
Political consultant Karol Sheinin fears that the 9/11 Truth movement might become part of our national memory -- and she's determined not to let that happen.
New York Press |
John DeSio |
07-19-2007 |
Disasters
Tags: disasters
New York's Little Italy That Couldnew
FYI: Bronx Italian is the city's most authentic.
New York Press |
David Zuckerman |
07-19-2007 |
Food+Drink
'Time' After 'Time'new
Struggling to answer love's big questions with plastic surgery.
New York Press |
Jerry Portwood |
07-19-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Kim Ki-duk, Time
'Colma' is Singing the Bluesnew
Youth frustration gets a melodic makeover.
New York Press |
Eric Kohn |
07-19-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Colma: The Musical, Richard Wong
'Chuck & Larry': Bosom Buddiesnew

An odd couple explores mainstream fears about gays.
New York Press |
Armond White |
07-19-2007 |
Reviews