AltWeeklies Wire
After the 'Rocky' Taps Out, the 'Post' Acts Like It Won By a Knockoutnew
If the Denver Post rests on its laurels now, it could soon join the Rocky Mountain News as part of journalism history.
Accused of Ripping Off Franchisees, Now Back at the Helm of Quiznosnew
Rick Schaden is back on the job. The major shareholder in Quiznos has returned as CEO, replacing Dave Deno, who'd been promoted to the post fewer than five months ago.
Westword |
Jessica Centers |
03-09-2009 |
Business & Labor
New Tax Might Kill Miami's Cigar Rollersnew
Miami's cigar-makers are scrambling to survive past April 1, when President Obama's new State Children's Health Insurance Plan takes effect — and brings with it a 900 percent tax increase on every single cigar made or imported to the States.
Miami New Times |
Tim Elfrink |
03-09-2009 |
Business & Labor
The 'SunPost' Is Settingnew
Once a power on the local scene, the scrappy Miami weekly has seen its fortunes plummet.
Miami New Times |
Kyle Munzenrieder and Chuck Strouse |
03-09-2009 |
Media
Back-Alley Plastic Surgery Sent Donnie Hendrix to Jail. Finally, She Talksnew
Donnie Hendrix's description of the booming world of do-it-yourself cosmetic enhancement, and abuse by fellow prisoners, shows this: Gender confusion and vanity take lives, bruise psyches, and baffle law enforcement.
Miami New Times |
Natalie O'Neill |
03-09-2009 |
Crime & Justice
Seattle Mayor Wants $400K for a Better Way to Write You Upnew
Among the projects Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels has sought to fund with federal stimulus money is the purchase of $412,540 worth of new devices to issue parking tickets.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
03-09-2009 |
Policy Issues
A Seattle Entrepreneur Fizzles in Walla Walla Wine Countrynew
Paul Willms, mastermind behind last year’s Gary Locke-endorsed China 8, leaves another trail of unpaid bills.
Seattle Weekly |
Mark D. Fefer |
03-09-2009 |
Business & Labor
It's For the Sake of Justice, Sure, But Storing It All Can Be a Bitchnew
The evidence room for law enforcement agencies in Spokane, Wash., is stuffed and deteriorating. Here's a look inside.
The Inlander |
Nicholas Deshais |
03-05-2009 |
Crime & Justice
When Down is Up: Ten Jobs That Are Doing Well Because You're Notnew
From arms dealer to repo man to private eye, here are some professions that are not only recession-proof, but actually seem to benefit from an economic downturn.
The Inlander |
Joel Smith, Nicholas Deshais, Daniel Walters, Derek Casanovas and Jordy Byrd |
03-05-2009 |
Economy
Tags: jobs, economic issues
Public Utilities for Health Care: A New Model for Reformnew
A Boise State professor has come up with a new model for state-based health care reform: make insurance companies into public utilities, like power and gas. Will anyone listen?
Boise Weekly |
Nathaniel Hoffman |
03-05-2009 |
Science
Serious Monkey Businessnew
When will people learn that non-domesticated animals are dangerous?
Tucson Weekly |
Catherine O'Sullivan |
03-05-2009 |
Animal Issues
Tags: animal issues, commentary
Jesus and Meatnew
PETA's claims that good Christians should be vegetarians lack biblical backing.
Tucson Weekly |
Tom Danehy |
03-05-2009 |
Religion
Tennessee Gov. Considers Turning His Back on the Unemployednew
Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen says he may turn down millions of dollars in federal stimulus money rather than expand unemployment benefits in ways that many other states did long ago.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
03-05-2009 |
Economy
Charred Bodies Leave Lingering Questions About an Executionnew
In short: Nearly every piece of physical evidence against Steve Henley was tainted. But if police botched their end of the case, Henley's tale was evaporating as well.
Nashville Scene |
Brantley Hargrove |
03-05-2009 |
Crime & Justice
North Carolina Town Seeks Authority to Override Homeowners' Associationsnew
Aldermen in Carrboro, N.C. are asking for the authority to "provide by ordinance that no deed restriction or covenant can have the effect of limiting or prohibiting the use of green or sustainability features on a residential property."
INDY Week |
Sam Wardle |
03-05-2009 |
Environment
