AltWeeklies Wire
Paul Polak Pumps Up Third World Farmers' Incomenew
He's been called the Johnny Appleseed of the treadle pump -- a simple foot-powered irrigation device that's enabled millions of farmers making $1 a day in places such as Bangladesh and Zambia to produce bigger crops and earn more.
Boulder Weekly |
Frank Greve |
02-19-2008 |
Food+Drink
Bye-Bye Bricks and Mortarnew
As big-name boutiques roll into Chicago, local retailers are closing up shop -- or moving online.
Chicago Reader |
Heather Kenny |
02-19-2008 |
Shopping
Practically Alive: The Art of Taxidermynew
Stuffing animals is far from a lost art at Wilderness Taxidermy & Outfitters, which mounts some 600 animals a year.
Mountain Xpress |
Kent Priestley |
02-15-2008 |
Art
Tags: visual arts
Radiation Therapynew
Low-power but high-minded, 105.9 FM The Radiator builds up steam in Burlington.
Seven Days |
Dan Bolles |
02-15-2008 |
Media
Tags: radio
From the Kitchen, With Lovenew
Think you have trouble finding time for a romantic meal? Try being a chef.
Seven Days |
Suzanne Podhaizer |
02-15-2008 |
Food+Drink
Dynamic Duonew
Let's hear it for chicken and waffles.
The Memphis Flyer |
Bo List |
02-15-2008 |
Food+Drink
Fun-to-Money Rationew
While many of us are feeling financially pressed these days, a few bottles of wine won't lighten that wallet too much more.
The Memphis Flyer |
Michael Hughes |
02-15-2008 |
Food+Drink
Renegade Road Rally Spans from England to Gambianew
Here's a great getaway idea: Buy a 20-year-old $400 Volkswagen with 98,000 miles on eBay from a guy in England, get a good friend to fly with you to pick it up and then drive it through France and Spain, ferry to Morocco and drive through Mauritania and Senegal to Gambia. Then donate the car to a charity.
Shepherd Express |
Gary Knowles |
02-15-2008 |
Recreation
Tags: recreation
A Lethal Combinationnew
Addiction to needless pills.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Nsenga Burton |
02-14-2008 |
Commentary
Constructing the Authentic Love Songnew
There is something to be said for the love songs that understand the incredible amount of yourself you invest in another person and the choices and sacrifices you must make to keep the relationship strong.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
02-14-2008 |
Commentary
Cooking Under Pressurenew
Anyone who takes an interest in cooking should learn how to use a pressure cooker. But, it takes time.
Jackson Free Press |
Jesse Yancy |
02-14-2008 |
Food+Drink
'Barack Obama' Hopenew
Sista Encouragement shares a bright light of "Barack Obama" hope during this financially dim and dismal period of our daily living.
Jackson Free Press |
Sue Doh Nem |
02-14-2008 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
Grammy Rehabnew
We find it hard to put our own selfish desire to be entertained over someone's personal well-being. In a sense we all need to go to rehab.
Jackson Free Press |
Kamikaze |
02-14-2008 |
Commentary
Dinosaurs in Outer Spacenew
In the latest incarnation, Turok's a grim, grizzled space marine(!), part of an outfit called Whiskey Company that's crashed on a dino-infested planet.
The Portland Mercury |
Erik Henriksen |
02-14-2008 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
West-Wing Nutsnew
The responsibility. The scrutiny. The inability to have sex with even one of your interns without everyone raising a big stink. This Presidents' Day we ask, Who would even want to be commander-in-chief?
Boston Phoenix |
David Kish |
02-14-2008 |
Cartoons
Tags: cartoons
