AltWeeklies Wire
Inside The Johns Hopkins Psilocybin Studiesnew
The study's conclusion -- that psychedelic drugs offer the potential for profound, transformative, and long-lasting positive changes in properly prepared individuals -- may herald a revival in the study of altered states of consciousness.
Baltimore City Paper |
Michael M. Hughes |
10-14-2008 |
Drugs
The Lost Cats of Poverty Gulchnew
Felines and their owners struggle to survive along Seattle's wildest corridor.
Seattle Weekly |
Mike Seely |
10-14-2008 |
Animal Issues
Dallas Independent School District is in the Holenew
Teachers get axed and parents fret as Dallas' school leaders scramble to cover a budget hole.
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze and Robert Wilonsky |
10-14-2008 |
Education
The Tirelessly Prolific Laura Lippman Enters The Superstar Stage of Her Careernew
Lippman has reached Joyce Carol Oates proliferation levels lately.
Baltimore City Paper |
Wendy Ward |
10-14-2008 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Kombucha: Magical Cure-All or Deadly Blob?new
You might've heard about kombucha tea thanks to its status as a trendy health aid for Hollywood starlets -- fans of the fermented beverage claim daily drinking bolsters well-being. But many established American medical authorities still won't recommend its consumption.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Felicia D'Ambrosio |
10-14-2008 |
Food+Drink
Stephen John Kalinich's LP With Brian Wilson Gets Rescuednew
Light in the Attic Records recently released A World of Peace Must Come, the lone album Kalinich and Wilson recorded together. Sessions were held off-and-on through the late '60s "whenever the inspiration struck," says Kalinich.
Seattle Weekly |
Brian J Barr |
10-14-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
'Call + Response': Slavery Is Bigger Than Illegal Downloading?new
A Bay Area musician and Live Aid baby, Justin Dillon recently discovered human trafficking, then decided to make a movie about it.
Seattle Weekly |
Brian Miller |
10-14-2008 |
Reviews
Is there Natural Gas Beneath Dallas County?new
Drillers -- and cities -- are betting Barnett Shale riches are headed Dallas' way.
Dallas Observer |
Pablo Lastra |
10-14-2008 |
Environment
Trendzilla: Babies for Obama!new
Instead of pastel pinks and powder blues, BabyWit.com has been selling its unique range of baby and toddler clothing since 2003 -- lately it's Baby Wit's political tees that have been receiving the most attention.
Kings of Leon Makes a Bid for Mass Popularity and Critical Acclaimnew
Caleb Followill and the other members of the Kings family once seemed content with updating '70s Southern rock for the new millennium -- but no more.
Tags: Kings of Leon, Only by the Night
Pendulum's Move Toward Rock Challenges its Original Electro-Fansnew
The Aussie-born, British-based group established themselves as dance-savvy drum-and-bass practitioners -- so when they infused more rock into the songs on their latest CD, In Silico, they expected some push-back from longtime supporters.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
10-14-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Alt.Health: Need a Panic Mechanic?new
Conquer phobias by ditching your inner "boo" voice.
NOW Magazine |
Elizabeth Bromstein |
10-14-2008 |
Advice
Is the Wikileaks Sell-Off a Sellout?new
Whistle-blower site's fundraising auction could damage its reputation.
NOW Magazine |
Joseph Wilson |
10-14-2008 |
Tech
How We Break Our Promise to Protect Asylum-Seekersnew
Secrecy is an essential part of America's promise to refugees. Sometimes, though, secrets leak out. Especially for those refugees the government decides to send back home. In Peter's case, it began with a mere paperwork error.
Westword |
Lisa Rab |
10-14-2008 |
Immigration
Minneapolis Hip-Hop Duo Atmosphere Goes For Studio Goldnew
Atmosphere's Slug and Ant look to a live-band approach for a breath of fresh air.
Baltimore City Paper |
Tony Ware |
10-14-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
