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A Weekend at the Airportnew
An engagement ring, two honeymoons, a $1 flight, Cocoa the drugged poodle, a half-naked man and a 48-hour journey to nowhere at the altar of American air travel.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Joe Kovac Jr. |
10-14-2010 |
Travel
East Bay Enviros Lead the Charge Against Prop 23new
The fight against the repeal of climate change legislation is a statewide campaign headquartered here.
East Bay Express |
Nate Seltenrich |
10-14-2010 |
Politics
Imprisoned, Rehabilitated, Unemployednew
Oakland's large population of ex-felons struggle to get jobs. And their only glimmer of hope -- a certificate of rehabilitation -- isn't easy to get.
East Bay Express |
Alexa Vaughn |
10-13-2010 |
Crime & Justice
Doug Walters Lets His Artsy Side Shinenew
Even though he was busy this year with his rock bands Torture Town and the Fairy God Muthas, songwriter Doug Walters found time this year to assemble a solo album of instrumentals and experimental music.
Charleston City Paper |
Jared Booth |
10-13-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Doug Walters
For Fulton's Sake, Downsize County Governmentnew
The county's scope of programs and spending should reflect the new reality.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
10-13-2010 |
Policy Issues
Check The Rhimenew
Q-Tip Talks Kanye West, the Roots, and the Reunion of A Tribe Called Quest.
Miami New Times |
Stacey Russell |
10-13-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
DADT Ruling Gives Obama an Opportunity to Leadnew
Obama has a chance to demonstrate to voters on the left that this administration is actually willing to take a stand on an issue that is important to progressives and other believers in social justice.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Steven T. Jones |
10-13-2010 |
Commentary
Tags: Barack Obama, DADT
Grow Food, Will Travelnew
How an Oregon rancher became an alternative food taxi service.
Willamette Week |
Deeda Schroeder |
10-13-2010 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Scot Laney
Pot Taxes and Farm Permits Seek Voter Approvalnew
Berkeley and Oakland would expand their taxation, while Richmond and Albany consider getting into the game.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
10-13-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Elections
Former Nikki Haley Staffer Silent About Alleged Affairnew
Aside from a brief statement to Corey Hutchins of the Free Times, Boling appears to be keeping a low profile, failing to return numerous phone calls and e-mails from the City Paper as well as other media outlets.
Charleston City Paper |
Chris Haire |
10-13-2010 |
Commentary
Cattle Decapitation: Metal Vocals Are More Than Just Screamingnew
The first complaint is never the squealing guitars or abrupt rhythms; the vocals are always the obstacle, and one often worth overcoming.
INDY Week |
Bryan Reed |
10-13-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Cattle Decapitation
George Duke's Musical Gumbonew
The Grammy Award-winning keyboardist and composer is a giant in the world of contemporary jazz and fusion, but his technique, style, and spirit cover more musical ground than most jazz cats.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
10-12-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: George Duke
Damaged Goods in Philip Seymour Hoffman's Jack Goes Boatingnew
Jack Goes Boating attempts to offer a satisfying portrait of two people falling in love. Given its talented two leads, it falls surprisingly short of this modest ambition.
Tags: Jack Goes Boating
Chuck Klosterman's Unusual Place in the Literary Worldnew
Chuck Klosterman occupies an unusual place in the literary world. His popular essays are neither purely journalistic nor academic nor critical.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Wyatt Williams |
10-12-2010 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Chuck Klosterman
Meet Nina Hartley, Porn Pioneernew
Nina Hartley’s adult film career has been long, distinguished and trailblazing -- and it’s far from over.
Las Vegas Weekly |
Lynn Comella |
10-12-2010 |
Performance
