AltWeeklies Wire
Texas' Schismnew
As parents and advocates reach an impasse over whether state institutions for the mentally retarded should close, Texas abandons its responsibility to care for its neediest citizens. First in a two-part series
San Antonio Current |
Lisa Sorg |
08-25-2005 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Texas' Funding Crisis for Mental Retardation Servicesnew
Nationally, Texas ranks among the lowest in funding for mental-retardation services. What does that mean for the future of state schools and community programs? Second in a two-part series
San Antonio Current |
Lisa Sorg |
08-25-2005 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Memory of Texas Political Giants Malingers Onnew
Beyond its veiled allusions to familiar people, places and events, Waterloo is that rare accomplishment, a provincial fiction that finds the universe in a grain of Texas silt.
San Antonio Current |
Steven G. Kellman |
08-25-2005 |
Fiction
Tags: Karen Olsson, Waterloo
George W. Bush's Anti-War Anthems
The president's unknowing collaboration with a critic produces Bush-bashing with a beat you can dance to.
Columbus Alive |
J. Caleb Mozzocco |
08-25-2005 |
Politics
From Soldering Iron to Synthesizer Innovatornew
The death of synthesizer inventor Bob Moog on August 21 marked the passing of one of music's most important innovators, influencing the sounds of such artists as Radiohead, Chick Corea, Emerson, Lake and Palmer.
San Antonio Current |
Lisa Sorg |
08-25-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Bob Moog, The Sound Sculptor
Double Billed
Tom Robbins' Wild Ducks Flying Backwards re-presents the author's shorter works -- not that there's anything wrong with that.
Columbus Alive |
J. Caleb Mozzocco |
08-25-2005 |
Nonfiction
At Play in the Fields of the Borgnew
Paul Di Filippo is not a sci-fi master -- not yet, anyway -- but he is a skilled journeyman who has explored more of the sci-fi universe than most.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Thomas Bell |
08-25-2005 |
Fiction
In the Drive to Avert Nuclear Catastrophe, Is Anybody Listening?new
A year before 9/11, Ted Turner wanted to talk about bankrolling former U.S. Sen. Sam Nunn to try to save the world from nuclear terrorism.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
08-25-2005 |
Commentary
Luther Lovenew
This week in Dear Dexter, a pop culture advice column, Dexter muses on the mysteries of Luther Vandross's sexuality and reality TV stardom.
Valley Advocate |
Dexter |
08-25-2005 |
Advice
Tags: advice columns
Punk Rock Prosenew
Punk rock, mental breakdowns, bucketloads of beer -- Jimmy Reject has figured out that it's one thing being a punk rocker, and it's another being on the outside of the world looking in.
Boston Phoenix |
Mike Miliard |
08-25-2005 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Watch What You Buy -- The Right Wing May Profitnew
Business leaders who make some of your favorite consumer goods are spending their elephantine salaries to support right-wing organizations. Take a look at where your money goes.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
08-25-2005 |
Politics
Show Me the Monkey!new
Before going ape, take a selective look at your fall movie options.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Cheryl Eddy |
08-24-2005 |
Movies
You Will Stand Up and Watch This Movie!new
The World watches as Chinese culture gets eaten by globalization, which then complains of being hungry 20 minutes later.
Dig Boston |
Chris Braiotta |
08-24-2005 |
Reviews
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2: Summit Strikenew
Despite trying to save face with Tom Clancy's possibly trigger-happy fans, The Weekly Dig admits that the latest Clancy-inspired video game falls short of mind-blowing.
Dig Boston |
Seth MCM. Donlin |
08-24-2005 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
It Doesn't Get Much Grimmernew
Unlike the original fairytales, this movie utterly fails to spin a creepy or interesting tale.
Dig Boston |
David Wildman |
08-24-2005 |
Movies
Tags: Terry Gilliam, The Brothers Grimm
