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Albert Nobbs elevates Glenn Close, but aims low with storynew

When it comes to cross-dressing and film, male characters color coordinating handbags and heels are typically played for laughs (Mrs. Doubtfire, Tootsie, The Birdcage).

San Antonio Current | Kiko Martínez | 01-27-2012 | Reviews

Best of Jackson 2012new

Every fall for a decade now, the Jackson Free Press has asked readers to vote for your favorite local businesses, people, institutions and organizations. Thank you to all who took time to fill out the long ballot to help point this positive spotlight where it needs to shine.

Jackson Free Press | Donna Ladd | 01-27-2012 | Commentary

Tags: Mississippi, Urban Living, Best of Jackson, Jackson Nightlife

Obama Administration touts rule change to aid undocumented familiesnew

This month the Obama Administration announced plans to tweak a long-standing immigration rule, rolling out the newest partial fix that, if implemented, could help thousands of mixed-citizenship families caught in immigration limbo. With Obama moving into campaign mode, needing support from a booming Hispanic population largely disappointed with first-term record on immigration, the announcement served as a well-timed hit — the National Immigration Forum declared it a “tremendous victory.”

San Antonio Current | Michael Barajas | 01-27-2012 | Policy Issues

Tags: barack obama, undocumented immigrants

Freud and Jung go toe-to-toe in 'A Dangerous Method'new

Talk?" Even in her wild agitation — barely able to force out words, writhing in her seat — Sabina Spielrein's puzzlement is clear.

San Antonio Current | Lee Gardner | 01-27-2012 | Reviews

San Antonio's 'Mr. Riesling'new

How does a college English instructor get to be a respected wine authority and purveyor? The same way you get to Carnegie Hall: practice, practice, practice.

San Antonio Current | Ron Bechtol | 01-27-2012 | Food+Drink

Tags: San Antonio Wine

Will the Oakland Police Dept. End Up in Receivership?new

A federal judge could begin the process of taking over the police department this month.

East Bay Express | Ali Winston | 01-27-2012 | Crime & Justice

Tags: Oakland Police Department

Indiana House Passes Right-to-Work Billnew

The Indiana House passed a right-to-work bill 54-44 Wednesday after a chaotic debate; union workers yelled through chamber doors drown out supporters' floor speeches.

NUVO | The Statehouse File | 01-27-2012 | Business & Labor

Tags: Indiana Right-to-Work

Dumped?new

A year later, the 'We Think Local' campaign is MIA.

Colorado Springs Independent | Pam Zubeck | 01-27-2012 | Business & Labor

Super Indy: Talking football with Fuelnew

Taylor Peters speaks with Bret Scallions about Fuel's various members and his Super Bowl predictions in advance of their Super Bowl Village performance.

NUVO | Taylor Peters | 01-27-2012 | Concerts

Tags: Super Bowl XLVI, Super Indy, Super Bowl Village, Bret Scallions

Shelby Lynne gets naked on Revelation Roadnew

Shelby Lynne doesn't care about image or marketing. She will drop an emphatic F-bomb while making a point, or perhaps note her feature in High Times.

San Antonio Current | Chris Parker | 01-27-2012 | Reviews

Everybody Into the (Oscar) Poolnew

But the Motion Picture Academy has no Shame.

Boise Weekly | George Prentice | 01-27-2012 | Movies

Tags: 2012 Oscars, 2012 Academy Awards

Meditations of D.M.C.new

We sat down with rap icon D.M.C. to talk music, West Africa and the history of hip-hop.

NUVO | Katherine Coplen | 01-26-2012 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Darryl McDaniels, Run D.M.C.

The Ghosts of Valmont Buttenew

Ever since the city of Boulder purchased its Valmont Butte property, city taxpayers have been picking up the tab to pay for the environmental sins committed by more than a century’s worth of long-departed users at the site. And that tab may be getting bigger as more ghosts from the property’s past continue to reveal themselves.

Boulder Weekly | Joel Dyer and Jefferson Dodge and Elizabeth Miller | 01-26-2012 | Environment

Tags: contamination, pollution, Valmont Butte