AltWeeklies Wire
One Santa OK, Another No Waynew

Maine regulators have refused to approve an English beer's label featuring Santa Claus holding a beer, saying it makes the product attractive to children. But they didn’t balk at approving a similar label for Gritty's Christmas Ale.
Portland Phoenix |
Jeff Inglis |
12-08-2006 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
Serial Mumnew
For a diversion -- or a reminder that most of us are spared the burden of murderous housekeepers, no matter how well they cook -- you could do worse, but you could also do much better.
Eugene Weekly |
Molly Templeton |
12-08-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Keeping Mum, Niall Johnson
The Way We Werenew
Bobby succeeds as a tone poem, as a mood piece in service to the memory of a great man.
Eugene Weekly |
Jason Blair |
12-08-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Bobby, Emilio Estevez
One Pandemicnew
Fitzgerald examines the connective tissue of HIV/AIDS.
New York Press |
Jennifer Merin |
12-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: 3 Needles, Thom Fitzgerald
Re-Creation, Not Recreationnew
Van Wilder 2 accurately depicts the worst elements, cliches of college comedies.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
12-08-2006 |
Reviews
Those Who Win the Gamenew
Jance turns past pain into literary gain.
Tucson Weekly |
Tom Danehy |
12-08-2006 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Tags: J.A. Jance, Web of Evil
Nothing Left for Me to Do but Dancenew
At this year's holiday parties, don't forget to shake it.
Tucson Weekly |
Connie Tuttle |
12-08-2006 |
Commentary
Of Wiccans and Catholicsnew
During this holy time of year, it's time to look at the absurdity of some religions.
Tucson Weekly |
Tom Danehy |
12-08-2006 |
Commentary
Indigo Changesnew
What is an "indigo child," and do they really have the power to save the world?
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
12-08-2006 |
Culture
Tags: lifestyles
Here, Piggy, Piggynew
Need to save some time on baking a ham? Substitute Coke for the honey, and bake up some mac and cheese at the same time.
Jackson Free Press |
Angela Williams |
12-08-2006 |
Food+Drink
Fighting for the Homelessnew
Michael Stoops of the National Coalition for the Homeless gives the keynote address at the annual Mississippi State Conference on Homelessness.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
12-08-2006 |
Housing & Development
Tags: housing & development
Rapture in Veterans Stadiumnew
High school football can dominate the life of small towns.
Jackson Free Press |
Matt Hinton |
12-08-2006 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
The Gift of Gadgetsnew

An illustrated guide to new tech gifts we'd like to see.
Boston Phoenix |
Brain McFadden |
12-08-2006 |
Science
Tags: 2006gift
Girls Gone Wild for Christmasnew
"Features a low budget video producer, camera person and boom microphone operator figures making an exploitation video at a ‘Mr. Cholly Corporate Christmas’ party."
Jackson Free Press |
Ken Stiggers |
12-08-2006 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
Man at His Worstnew
Progressivism triumphs over conservatism.
Jackson Free Press |
John Sawyer |
12-08-2006 |
Commentary