AltWeeklies Wire
Canadian Private Hospital on Life Supportnew
After blowing up a downtown hospital, the province of Alberta sanctioned a private-care facility — one that was supposed to reduce surgical wait times and save taxpayers some money — which has now filed for bankruptcy.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Trevor Scott Howell |
05-20-2010 |
Science
The Grass Fights Back: Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars' Message of Hopenew
Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars started playing music as an escape in a refugee camp in Africa. Today, they tour all over the world with a message of hope, doing their part to better the world's image of their home country.
Boise Weekly |
Amy Atkins |
05-20-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Will Healthcare Help or Hinder Idaho Candidates in November?new
Idaho's governor and members of its delegation are betting against healthcare. But one virtually unknown Democrat is running on a pro-health-care platform.
Boise Weekly |
Nathaniel Hoffman |
05-20-2010 |
Politics
Tags: 2010 Midterms, Healthcare
To Sharon Jones, It’s Not Retronew
You can call Sharon Jones the hardest-working woman in show business. You can call her a stage sensation. Just don’t call her “retro.”
Shepherd Express |
L. Kent Wolgamott |
05-19-2010 |
Concerts
Gerald Posner Plagiarizes Againnew
A 48-year-old Wisconsin doctoral student named Greg Gelembiuk has discovered Gerald Posner lifted 35 passages in two books: his 2003 take on the 9-11 attacks, Why America Slept, and Secrets of the Kingdom, a 2005 tome about Saudi Arabia.
Miami New Times |
Tim Elfrink |
05-19-2010 |
Media
Tags: Gerald Posner
Virginia Lacrosse Teams Believe in Life After Lovenew
University of Virginia men's and women's lacrosse teams advance in NCAA tourney, deal with grave loss.
C-Ville Weekly |
Brendan Fitzgerald |
05-18-2010 |
Sports
Tags: George Huguely, Yeardley Love
2010 Primaries: Low Voter Turnout Reported in Philadelphianew
Live updates on the Pennsylvania Democratic Primary between Arlen Specter and Joe Sestak.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Randy LoBasso |
05-18-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Arlen Specter, Joe Sestak
2010 Primaries: City Slicker vs. Country Doctor in Kentuckynew
The Kentucky Democratic primary for U.S. Senate is decadent and depraved
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LEO Weekly |
Jonathan Meador |
05-18-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Daniel Mongiardo, Jack Conway
2010 Primaries: A Tale of Two Races in Arkansasnew
The Senate primary contest between Blanche Lincoln and Bill Halter in Arkansas has garnered plenty of national interest. But national attention may or may not translate to local interest.
Arkansas Times |
Gerard Matthews |
05-18-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Bill Halter, Blanche Lincoln
Just Like Starting Ogre: 'Shrek Forever After'
Shrek Forever After throws out the films’ history—and it’s an improvement.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Scott Renshaw |
05-17-2010 |
Reviews
Tags: Shrek Forever After, Mike Mitchell
Partying With Pearl Jamnew
Cartoonist Tom Tomorrow tells of his wine-fueled collaboration with Eddie Vedder and the gang.
Hartford Advocate |
Tom Tomorrow |
05-17-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
'Geneva': Russian Circlenew
Thinkers, dreamers and brooders will enjoy the third full-length record by Russian Circles, an instrumental album full of epic rises and torrential falls.
The Inlander |
Leah Sottile |
05-17-2010 |
Reviews
Tags: Geneva, Russian Circles
Erykah Badu is an Islandnew
Five albums in, Erykah Badu is still playing and experimenting.
The Inlander |
Leah Sottile |
05-17-2010 |
Reviews
'Here Lies Love': David Byrne and Fatboy Slimnew
Two musical geniuses write a powerful musical about the life of Imelda Marcos.
The Inlander |
Leah Sottile |
05-17-2010 |
Reviews
Shrek Matures: Bourgeoisie Critics are Opposed
The fourth installment in the animated Shrek franchise is the most polished example of the series.
City Pulse |
Cole Smithey |
05-17-2010 |
Reviews
Tags: Shrek Forever After, Mike Mitchell
