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The Forecast for Colorado Springs' Parks and Recreation Looks Bleak at Bestnew
Green to gray: To meet its portion of the projected city-wide reductions for next year, the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department could lose up to 75 percent, or about $9 million, of its general-fund budget.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
09-17-2009 |
Economy
Video Vulture: The Scariest Prisoner (and the Scariest Scary Prisoner Movies)new
A good way to introduce a villain is to show the elaborate safety precautions needed to keep him safely behind bars. A regular old jail cell just isn't secure enough for these maniacs.
Fast Forward Weekly |
John Tebbutt |
09-17-2009 |
Movies
A Look At the Six Still In The Mix in Race for Ted Kennedy's Seatnew
The field may not be finalized, but enough is known to allow us to take a preliminary look at who they are, how the Kennedy legacy might work to their advantage, and how each might or might not end up as the next U.S. senator from Massachusetts.
Boston Phoenix |
David Bernstein |
09-17-2009 |
Politics
Fall Nonfiction: Tomes From The 'Fact' Departmentnew
It's the economy, stupid. Or maybe politics or literature. Fall nonfiction goes wide and deep, so plan for some marathon reading.
Boston Phoenix |
Barbara Hoffert |
09-17-2009 |
Books
New Treats From Old Friends In Fall Booksnew
Margaret Atwood, A.S. Byatt, Philip Roth, Paul Auster, John Ashberry, and, yes, Vladimir Nabakov have new tales to tell.
Boston Phoenix |
Barbara Hoffert |
09-17-2009 |
Books
Dear Zagat: We Don't Need Your Little Burgundy Restaurant Guide Anymorenew
The Zagat guide turned 30 years old this year, and in honor of the occasion, I'd like to give founders Tim and Nina Zagat a hearty thanks for all their years of service to the restaurant industry. And, if I may, I'd like to offer some friendly advice, too: You can go away now.
Washington City Paper |
Tim Carman |
09-17-2009 |
Food+Drink
Vivian Girls' Struggle With Celebrity Makes for Irresistible Musicnew
The most recent Vivian Girls release is considerably more aggressive than the band's self-titled debut. Not that the Phil Spector-by-way-of-Psychocandy vibe has totally disappeared, but this time out, the very obvious pop influence is tinged with a fair amount of urgency.
Washington City Paper |
Mike Kanin |
09-17-2009 |
Reviews
New Big Star Box Set is a Supermarket of Pop
Keep An Eye On The Sky brings new insight and appreciation to the Memphis power-pop band's catalog.
The Golden Silvers are a Band That Just Wants You to Have a Good Timenew
The debut album from London's Golden Silvers is a melange of Saturday-morning cartoon pop, rock opera and disco dance party.
Tucson Weekly |
Sean Bottai |
09-16-2009 |
Reviews
Tags: Golden Silvers, True Romance
Oh My God Juggles Eccentric Art Rock, Grimy Blues and Pop Songcraftnew
The duo of singer-bassist Billy O'Neill and organist-singer Ig have created a disarmingly emotional statement of 10 songs that explore the struggle and strife of day-to-day living.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
09-16-2009 |
Reviews
The Fleet Foxes' J. Tillman Makes Dark and Quiet Folk Musicnew
J. Tillman's clear talent in arranging acoustic instruments to draw richness from simplicity and his strong voice make this album pleasing, perfect for a quiet room and watching the twilight fade to darkness.
Tucson Weekly |
Eric Swedlund |
09-16-2009 |
Reviews
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart are Becoming an Indie Sensationnew
When the band's self-titled debut LP was released in February, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart had the attention of tastemakers from The New York Times to Pitchfork and Stereogum, but Kip Berman says it was hardly an overnight turn.
Tucson Weekly |
Eric Swedlund |
09-16-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Other Than a Tacked-On Skin Scene, There's Nothing Worth Seeing in 'Whiteout'new
Kate Beckinsale's career has officially hit a pothole. Before the boring Antarctica mystery Whiteout, she was in two straight-to-DVD ventures: Nothing but the Truth and the deplorable Fragments. Whiteout should've probably suffered the same fate.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
09-16-2009 |
Reviews
'9': Puppets With Weaponsnew
The message of the mediocre 9: Evil is bad, but cuteness is awesome!
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
09-16-2009 |
Reviews
If You May One Day Need to Go to an ER, You Should Support Health-Care Reformnew
The health-care reform debate has stirred strong emotions, but all the attention has been paid to the fury and fear on the right. Take it from me: There's plenty of both on the other side.
Tucson Weekly |
Renee Downing |
09-16-2009 |
Science
