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The Bedrock of Idahonew

Money, death, and the deep roots of Idaho's Silver Valley.
The Inlander |
Chris Stein |
02-07-2012 |
Business & Labor
Sliding By Adventure Franchise Barely Passes Muster

Though hampered by some uninspired efforts in the joke department from newbie cousin screenwriters Brian and Mark Gunn, "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" is a passable PG-rated family adventure movie.
City Pulse |
Cole Smithey |
02-06-2012 |
Reviews
Get Your Adrenaline Pumping at Banff Mountain Film Festivalnew

Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to Boise.
Boise Weekly |
Lisa Huynh Eller |
02-04-2012 |
Movies
S.C. Venue Says GOPers Didn't Pay $227,000 Hotel Tabnew

The Charleston Place is suing the Southern Republican Leadership Conference, claiming the group booked nearly the entire venue for the weekend of the Republican primary and has since refused to pay its $227,872 bill.
Charleston City Paper |
Dan McCue |
02-03-2012 |
Politics
Vermin Supremenew

For 25 years, anarchist, “psy-ops clown,” and former Baltimore club promoter Vermin Supreme has occupied the narrowing gap between the candidates and the cops.
Baltimore City Paper |
Edward Ericson Jr. |
02-03-2012 |
Features
Mississippi Pardongate: What's Next?new

When state investigators caught up to convicted murderer Joseph Ozment Sunday night, he was living in a Laramie, Wyo., hotel and driving the Mercedes-Benz of his fiancée, LaChina Tillman, an engineer with defense contracting giant Northrop Grumman.
Jackson Free Press |
R.L. Nave |
02-03-2012 |
Crime & Justice
For-Profit Educator Gives Employees a Tough Lesson in Modern Businessnew

Education Management Corporation is one of Pittsburgh's most prominent employers. The for-profit educator, nearly half of which is owned by Goldman Sachs, laid off hundreds of workers last Thursday.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Charlie Deitch |
02-03-2012 |
Education
Doctor Against Birth Control for Employeesnew

A Twin Cities-based dermatologist may close down his business rather than offer his employees contraception.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Aaron Rupar |
02-03-2012 |
Health
Special Education: An Examination of the FBI Citizens' Academynew

Is the San Diego field office's program an example of good community outreach or plain old cronyism?
San Diego CityBeat |
Dave Maass |
02-03-2012 |
Features
Super Bowl Economicsnew

Is the big game a cash cow or boondoggle?
NUVO |
Robert Annis |
02-02-2012 |
Business & Labor
The MegaUpload Shutdown's MegaFalloutnew

The demise of the file-sharing site could have unfortunate consequences on the underground music community.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
02-02-2012 |
Tech
Project Projectionsnew

After numerous delays, the Ivywild and Mining Exchange transformations are closer to reality.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
02-02-2012 |
Business & Labor
Tags: Ivywild, Mining Exchange
Howlin' She-Wolfnew

Alabama Shakes frontwoman goes from junkyard solitude to buzz-band success.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Tom Lanham |
02-02-2012 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Alabama Shakes, Brittany Howard
Pools vs. Pachydermsnew

In the face of budget woes, Tucson spends big on its new elephant exhibit.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
02-02-2012 |
Policy Issues
Bounty Blahsnew

'One for the Money' is another stinker starring Katherine Heigl
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
02-02-2012 |
Reviews