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Photo Exhibit Reveals Unseen Alabamiansnew
The familiarity of the faces that fill each frame in "Just Down the Road" accounts for most of what makes this photo exhibit so engaging.
Birmingham Weekly |
Glenny Brock |
04-14-2009 |
Art
Stallin': Larry Bob Phillips' 'Piss-Teen Chapel'new
Larry Bob Phillips recently completed a mural in the men's restroom at Albuquerque's Atomic Cantina. It's a beautifully complex mess of desire, sadness and digestion involving bombs, pasta and sex.
Weekly Alibi |
David Leigh |
04-14-2009 |
Art
The Alibi's Sixth Annual Photo Contestnew
Is photography simply the capturing of a moment, or is it the creation of it? Don't look at us; we got nothing. Instead, look at the work submitted by Alibi readers to our annual snapshot shindig.
Weekly Alibi |
Erin Adair-Hodges |
04-14-2009 |
Art
Tags: photography, Albuquerque
A Philadelphia Lawyer Gives Up His Practice to Make Some Real Breadnew
The world of artisanal food production tends to attract dreamers, misfits and others just disinterested in following an unswerving path through life. It's as if it's almost a requirement.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Dan Packel |
04-13-2009 |
Food+Drink
Shot of Malort, Hold the Grimacenew
Six bartenders do their best to redeem Chicago's native wormwood liqueur.
Chicago Reader |
Mike Sula |
04-13-2009 |
Food+Drink
Learning to Changenew
Making changes in life begins in the heart. Whether you want to lose weight, start exercising or finish that degree, here are a few tips for making it happen.
Jackson Free Press |
Jessica Kinnison |
04-09-2009 |
Culture
Tags: behavior change, advice
Evaluating a Five-Star Albumnew
Time was, a Rolling Stone magazine five-star "classic" rating meant something. Here are the criteria for making those stars relevant again.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
04-09-2009 |
Commentary
Tags: music reviews, Rolling Stone
Building a Better Easter Basketnew
This year, skip the chocolate bunnies with the disturbing neon eyes and go for a more practical and eco-friendly Easter basket.
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith |
04-09-2009 |
Culture
Tags: green living, Easter
What's in Your Cleaning Agents?new
The EPA says indoor air is often worse than the air outside, even in the "cleanest" homes. A lot of that is due to the toxic chemicals in common cleaning products. Here's how to go green when you clean.
Jackson Free Press |
Sophie McNeil |
04-09-2009 |
Culture
What Difference Does it Make if I'm Green?new
With the world population approaching 7 billion, you may wonder what impact your personal actions could possibly have on the environment.
Jackson Free Press |
Melia Dicker |
04-09-2009 |
Culture
Tags: green living, population growth
Hair Stimulusnew
Hair Did University has received needed funding from the Ghetto Stimulus Package.
Jackson Free Press |
Ken Stiggers |
04-09-2009 |
Comedy
Tags: humor, federal stimulus
Fetishists Are Flourishing in the Bay Statenew
Massachusetts' notorious Blue laws have chased local fetishists underground, where Spandex and spanking bunnies flourish.
Boston Phoenix |
Sara Faith Alterman |
04-09-2009 |
Culture
Act to Save Papersnew
Hey, readers: The future of newspapers is in your hands.
Tucson Weekly |
Irene Messina |
04-08-2009 |
Commentary
Tags: newspaper industry
Chatting Up Dame Ednanew
Dame Edna Everage is surely the most popular and most gifted woman in the world today. Housewife, investigative journalist, social anthropologist, talk-show host, swami, children's-book illustrator, megastar, celebrity spin doctor, and icon.
Boston Phoenix |
Jim Sullivan |
04-08-2009 |
Performance
Charlottesville Ten Miler Not So Wasteful After Allnew
One of the reasons running is my workout of choice is that it can be very light on resources.
C-Ville Weekly |
Erika Howsare |
04-08-2009 |
Sports
