AltWeeklies Wire
Ex-Sex Pistol Spins for Clear Channelnew
Steve Jones, once the Pistol's guitarist, now has a regular gig with a Southern California radio station. And like so many stations, its adds are sold by Clear Channel. But does that make Jones a corporate shill?
Tags: radio
Firm with GOP Ties Rallies Support for Nadernew
In New Mexico, employees of Florida-based JSM, Inc. -- a private firm with Republican funding -- gathered signatures for independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader.
Weekly Alibi |
Tim McGivern |
08-19-2004 |
Politics
Tags: Ralph Nader
FBI Agent Sounds Off About Raid on Nuclear Weapons Plantnew
Jon Lipsky, the FBI agent who led a 1989 raid on Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapon Plant, is now concerned about contamination of the site, which is supposed to be turned into national wildlife refuge. He spoke to the editor of Westword but had to cancel a press conference after he got a call from the FBI telling him he's not allowed to discuss the case.
Westword |
Patricia Calhoun |
08-19-2004 |
Crime & Justice
Singer-Songwriter Anna Padgett Finds the Laugh in Heartbreaknew
Like the Naysayer's previous records, Kitten Time is a study in sparseness, a strange miniature built around droll observations and sly, minimalist guitar figures. Also reviewed is The Hungry Mind Review's self-titled album.
Illinois Times |
René Spencer Saller |
08-19-2004 |
Reviews
Screener of Firefighters Is on Board of Anti-Gay Groupnew
Dr. Michael Campion, who gives psychological evaluations to applicants to a number of fire and police departments, doesn't mention in his curriculum vitae that he's on the board of the Illinois Family Institute. That organization says it is "dedicated to defending marriage, family, and the sanctity of life."
Illinois Times |
Dusty Rhodes |
08-19-2004 |
LGBT
Right to a Speedy Trial Is an Illusion for Some Illinois Defendantsnew
Although the Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy trial, defendants in Cook County wait, on average, more than six months, and some in Sangamon County remain in jail two years or longer awaiting their turn in court.
Illinois Times |
Geri L. Dreiling |
08-19-2004 |
Crime & Justice
Kilby Goes Down: Late Late Show Host Quits
Craig Kilborn -- preening, smug, insincere, womanizing playboy host of CBS' Late Late Show -- walks away. A nation (sort-of) mourns.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Bill Frost |
08-19-2004 |
TV
Tags: TV
Cable Network Pans for Comedy Gold
Bravo’s looking for a few good sitcoms from regular ol' folks. How about one set in an alt-weekly newsroom?
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Bill Frost |
08-19-2004 |
TV
Tags: TV
If You Write It: A Green in the White Housenew
Activist Mark Dunlea put his hard-earned political knowledge into Madame President, a novel about a female, Green Party president that he hopes will have a positive impact on the system.
Metroland |
Shawn Stone |
08-19-2004 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Suitcases From a State Asylum and the People Behind Themnew
When a state mental hospital closed, staff found hundreds of suitcases belonging to over 100 years of patients -- many of whom never left. These suitcases bring into focus the lives of their owners, and lead to examination of what's considered normal.
Progressive Hip-Hop Duo Rocks the Votenew
On its website, the quadruple-turntable-toting duo of Ming + FS promises that if you enroll to vote as a Democrat, you're entitled to a hug from the musicians, redeemable at any concert.
Mountain Xpress |
Alli Marshall |
08-19-2004 |
Performance
Wal-Mart Encourages Camping in Parking Lotsnew
With its 24/7 operations and expansive parking lots, Wal-Mart apparently realized it could make more friends (and more cents) by letting folks in self-contained campers spend the night (and perhaps spend some money while they're at it) than by chasing them off at the risk of alienating potential customers.
Mountain Xpress |
Cecil Bothwell |
08-19-2004 |
Travel
Businesses Embrace Ancient Art of Feng Shuinew
Customers won't stay and spend money in your store; buyers keep backing out of deals to buy your house; workers in your office complain of headaches and fatigue. Maybe, a friend suggests, it's time to call in a feng shui expert to cure your building's ailing "chi."
Mountain Xpress |
Steve Rasmussen |
08-19-2004 |
Business & Labor
The Sons of Confederate Veterans Face Another Civil Warnew
It's been 139 years since the Civil War ended. But judging by the latest infighting within the Sons of Confederate Veterans, which came to a head at the group's recent national convention in Dalton, Ga., a truce in the long-running cultural war about the meaning of Southern pride may still be generations away.
Mountain Xpress |
Jon Elliston |
08-19-2004 |
Race & Class
Tempted by the Fruit of a Zin Vinenew
Most people think sweet when Zinfandel is mentioned, but Zinfandel also sires gutsy, red juice, jammy and full of personality. At a recent Zinfest, more than 50 wines were in attendance, and not a one sucked.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
08-19-2004 |
Food+Drink
