AltWeeklies Wire
Can the Chinese Olympics Induce the Traditional International Hug?new
I'd like to believe that the controversy that follows any Western discussion of China — be it over Tibet, Darfur, or human rights in general — can become part of the international hug that every Olympic gathering aims to be and not the central distraction (violent or otherwise) we remember from Beijing '08.
The Memphis Flyer |
Frank Murtaugh |
08-08-2008 |
Sports
Ron Burnell of Bunnell Family Winery on Growing in Washington Statenew
Even though it is one of the youngest growing regions on the market, Washington state has quickly gained worldwide recognition with their wines, garnering high ratings from Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast, as well as spotlights in Food & Wine, Gourmet, and The New York Times. It isn't just hype.
The Memphis Flyer |
Michael Hughes |
08-08-2008 |
Food+Drink
Bill Maher: Pointing Out the Truth
The comedian talks about religion, television and why Obama's going to win.
NUVO |
Marc D. Allan |
08-08-2008 |
Performance
Tags: performance
Give Beijing a Breaknew
In the "one world, one dream" spirit of the special family-reunion feelings that fill my heart just once every four years (because the Winter Olympics are lame), I request a 16-day moratorium on China-bashing, at least where their crap environmental record is concerned.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Coco Tanaka |
08-08-2008 |
Sports
The Last Sports Writer: Manny Upnew
The night before, in his first game as a Dodger, Manny had faced Randy Johnson, who will one day be his neighbor in the Hall of Fame. But poor Yusmierio Petit never had a chance.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Neal Pollack |
08-08-2008 |
Sports
Oodles of Chinese Noodlesnew
How to make sesame peanut noodles and hot-and-sour noodle with shrimp.
Illinois Times |
Julianne Glatz |
08-07-2008 |
Food+Drink
Stretch Your Chinese Food Experience Beyond Cantonesenew
Undoubtedly Olympic athletes will stick to strict dietary regimens in Beijing — at least until they're done competing. Here's hoping other Olympic visitors will experience some of Beijing's vast array of culinary treasures. Includes recipe for mu shu pork.
Illinois Times |
Julianne Glatz |
08-07-2008 |
Food+Drink
D.C. Becomes the Home of the Youth Triathlonnew
D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation runs two free camps that train kids ages 9 to 14 in the triathlon mainstays: swimming, biking, and running—which happen to be mainstays of childhood summers.
Washington City Paper |
Dave McKenna |
08-07-2008 |
Sports
North Carolina: Fertile Ground for Vines and Vintnersnew
The state's expanding wine industry drives a new niche economy.
INDY Week |
Claire Cusick |
08-07-2008 |
Food+Drink
Wineau: Où Est le Cork?new
Traditional, regulation-laden France begins to embrace new closures.
East Bay Express |
Blair Campbell |
08-07-2008 |
Food+Drink
Halcyon Soupnew
This recipe is from my halcyon days in Oxford, where I was desultorily studying for a degree, diligently exploring my capacities for vice and working in a string of eateries.
Jackson Free Press |
Jesse Yancy |
08-07-2008 |
Food+Drink
Artist v. Consumernew
The ability to reach millions of people with a song is a powerful weapon that many musicians do not recognize.
Jackson Free Press |
Queen Folayan |
08-07-2008 |
Commentary
Tress for Successnew
Summer is in the home stretch. The disenfranchised children left behind will soon end their short, price-gouged, no-cash, uneventful summer vacation to return to the routine of becoming institutionalized, artifact people.
Jackson Free Press |
Sue Doh Nem |
08-07-2008 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
Giving Away the Gamesnew
A top-secret government memorandum issued by General Administration of Press and Publication, Communist Party of the People's Republic of China and obtained by the Phoenix gives the press its marching orders.
Boston Phoenix |
James Parker |
08-07-2008 |
Comedy
Is Beijing Ready for Prime Time? No Waynew
I've been living in Beijing since the beginning of July, covering the mad month-long preamble to the Games. My experience has been the polar opposite of what I had read and seen in news stories about how the Chinese are ready and willing to accommodate the Olympic athletes, coaches, spectators, media, and volunteers.
Boston Phoenix |
Sara Faith Alterman |
08-07-2008 |
Sports
