AltWeeklies Wire
Digital TV Conversion Will Leave Some Coloradans in the Darknew
Because of the impending transition from analog to digital broadcasting, some television sets will go dark on February 17, and unless they pay a satellite provider, they'll stay that way.
Big Bucks for Buildersnew
The Colorado construction industry is banking on $1.4 billion of President Obama's bailout bucks. Governor Ritter plans to use that economic stimulus money putting jobless builders back to work on road repair projects. Commendable, sure, but the plan lacks excitement.
Westword |
Kenny Be |
01-26-2009 |
Housing & Development
Despite Tough Times, Energy Conservation Bills Gain Traction in Legislaturenew
"Going green" used to be considered a luxury, especially in a faltering economy. But as the Texas Legislature convened last week amid a budget squeeze, a determined coalition of lawmakers and lobbyists acted on the premise that conserving energy is nothing less than an absolute necessity.
Dallas Observer |
Megan Feldman |
01-26-2009 |
Environment
Downtown Dallas at the Crossroadsnew
Dallas's effort to clean up downtown could cost the city important parts of history.
Dallas Observer |
Robert Wilonsky |
01-26-2009 |
Housing & Development
Tags: Dallas, Development
The Dream Is Alive: During the Week History Was Made in Washington, Words From Kingnew
The Obama administration has lots of challenges; race is only one. But the top guns would do well to listen to King's description of the Jewish/black partnership: "Our unity is born of our common struggle for centuries, not only to rid ourselves of bondage, but to make oppression of any people by others an impossibility."
Miami New Times |
Chuck Strouse |
01-26-2009 |
Commentary
Holy Hustler: Miami Pastor Will Save City's Soul — If He Can Stay Out of Jailnew
Pastor Vincent Spann is one of Miami's most complex characters: He's a disgraced former drill sergeant who has gained national prominence for rescuing legions of addicts using military discipline, supernatural faith, and flimflam.
Miami New Times |
Gus Garcia-Roberts |
01-26-2009 |
Religion
Tags: Miami, Vincent Spann
'Outlander': Spaceman Won’t Share His Ray-Gun With Vikingsnew
I miss Arnold Schwarzenegger right about now, and so does this movie. Instead we have dour, scrawny Jim Caviezel, come down from the cross, as a spaceman who crashes in eighth-century Norway.
Seattle Weekly |
Brian Miller |
01-26-2009 |
Reviews
Used CDs: Indie Retail’s Secret Weaponnew
The compact disc is the new cassette tape, a highly disposable and inferior format for music. And all signs point to it being wiped out for a variety of reasons. But because of a spike in the number of people looking to sell off their CD collections, the used market has been a glimmer of sunshine.
Seattle Weekly |
Brian J Barr |
01-26-2009 |
Music
Tags: recording industry, compact discs
Madoff Kicks the Racial Gap in the Crotchnew
The Racial Disparity Project’s donors invested with embattled investor Bernard Madoff, and can’t afford to be nearly as charitable this year.
Seattle Weekly |
Nina Shapiro |
01-26-2009 |
Economy
Homebrewers Find Washington State Laws a Bit Prohibitivenew
Homebrewer Jerome Seipp can't bring his beer to a wedding or even the barbecue next door, as state law allows homebrewers to transport only one gallon out of their house.
Seattle Weekly |
Laura Onstot |
01-26-2009 |
Food+Drink
Failing Economy’s a Boon to Drug-Law Reformersnew
Washington Governor Christine Gregoire is crafting a bill, as part of her sweeping cost-cutting plan, that would further reduce drug sentences.
Seattle Weekly |
Nina Shapiro |
01-26-2009 |
Drugs
A Pro Gambler's Guide to Gaming the Super Bowlnew
Professional gambler "Noah" knows how the average bettor can make a mint on the big game. Only he's no average bettor.
Seattle Weekly |
Damon Agnos |
01-26-2009 |
Sports
Floetry May Be Over, But the Floacist Goes Onnew
Sometimes you just have to face the music. You have to bite down and come to terms with the truth, no matter how painful or unbelievable it may be. Most recently I had to finally accept what I’ve been denying for a while now: Floetry has, indeed, broken up.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Craig D. Lindsey |
01-26-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Philadelphia Casino Debate Taxes Neighborly Relationsnew
In Philadephia's Fishtown neighborhood the battle between pro- and anti-casino neighbors was ugly from the start. The community battle over the casino has ballooned into accusations of secret alliances, online name-hurling, point-by-point chesslike sparring matches and even reports of physical intimidation.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Tara Murtha |
01-26-2009 |
Housing & Development
Better Off Led: Mockstars Are the New Rockstarsnew
Ironically, through performing the music of Led Zeppelin, almost-famous Paul Sinclair is closer than ever to grasping rock 'n' roll's elusive brass ring. He's gone from rockstar to mockstar and back again. And in this day and age at least, the difference is becoming more and more slight.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Brian McManus |
01-26-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: tribute bands, Get the Led Out
