AltWeeklies Wire
Not All Who Wander Are Lost: The Global Treasure Hunt of Geocachingnew
Geocaching, a 21st century spin on treasure hunting, can take you a few miles or around the world, but it is loved most not for the rewards, but for the journey.
The Iron-Willed Chefnew
It wasn't Julia Child's celebrity that was most endearing. She was pure joy in constant, tireless motion.
Weekly Alibi |
Michael Henningsen |
09-16-2004 |
Food+Drink
Wow! Call ’em Whatever You Want, These Chips Blownew
Frito-Lay's renamed "light" chips, made with olestra, have the same great taste, same great risk of anal leakage
Weekly Alibi |
Gwyneth Doland |
09-16-2004 |
Food+Drink
Does Mr. Middle-of-the-Road Jay Leno Lean Left?new
After L.A. Weekly columnist Nikki Finke branded The Tonight Show host a Republican pawn, Jay Leno called her. In an interview, he explains why he gave Bush a pass for a while and how he came to a turning point, in which he told his audience if they didn't laugh at his joke, the terrorists had won.
L.A. Weekly |
Nikki Finke |
09-16-2004 |
TV
A Tale of Four Pepper Dishesnew
Hot hot hot—spicing up pepper dishes from Bhutan to Thailand.
Missoula Independent |
Ari Levaux |
09-16-2004 |
Food+Drink
Fear of an Indian Toeholdnew
In western Montana, at the 96-year-old National Bison Range, negotiations for a management handover to local tribes will set precedent for public lands all across America.
Missoula Independent |
Brad Tyer |
09-16-2004 |
Animal Issues
For Whom the Zell Tollsnew
It's time for the South to break away from its reputation. No matter what Zell Miller shows, we're not stupid.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
09-16-2004 |
Commentary
Tags: Southern, Zell Miller
Goodbye, Voicesnew
After decades of producing catchy indie music, Guided by Voices are calling it quits. Rockoff sends them on their way with a farewell article.
Jackson Free Press |
Stuart Rockoff |
09-16-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Guided By Voices
Out of Stocknew
A dieter’s worst nightmare: Hearing the word "discontinued"
Tucson Weekly |
Tom Danehy |
09-16-2004 |
Commentary
Welcome to PANdemoniumnew
On Nov. 2, Arizona residents will vote on a proposition that could result in state workers being jailed if they fail to verify whether applicants for welfare are in the country legally. Protect Arizona Now risks ensnaring the state in a legal quagmire — with national consequences.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
09-16-2004 |
Immigration
Tags: illegal immigrant, Immigration
Decent Receptionnew
Cellular is implausible, but good performances and solid direction put it over the top.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
09-16-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: David R. Ellis, Cellular
A Giant Burrito of Sorrownew
Vincent Gallo’s drive across America proves to be a good-looking, albeit occasionally sucky experience
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
09-16-2004 |
Reviews
Silver City Express Takes Film Stars Around Coloradonew
John Sayles' new film, laden with Colorado political lore, is the first made in the state in many years. Westword editor Patricia Calhoun accompanies the director, actor Kris Kristofferson, cartoonist Tom Tomorrow and others on a promotional bus tour.
Not Appearing at a Venue Near Younew
Border entry is becoming increasingly difficult for international artists — what, exactly, are we missing?
INDY Week |
Grayson Currin, olufunke moses, Sylvia Pfeiffenberger and Byron Woods |
09-16-2004 |
Performance
Going Negative
In his recent book Politicking, Bill Rauch, mayor of Beaufort, S.C., and former press secretary for Mayor Ed Koch, recounts the 2000 smear campaign against John McCain and how it cost him the South Carolina Republican primary. Are those same forces at work in the Swift Boat attacks against Kerry?
Charleston City Paper |
Kristen George |
09-16-2004 |
Politics
