AltWeeklies Wire
Resolution Guide: At the Core of it Allnew
A novice student of Pilates learns how little he knows.
East Bay Express |
R. Eric Clarke |
01-16-2008 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Resolution Guide: How to Improve Your Commutenew
Bicycling to work can be just as fast as driving -- and far healthier.
East Bay Express |
Nate Seltenrich |
01-16-2008 |
Transportation
Tags: transportation
Resolution Guide: The Cost of Purificationnew
Dr. Cory Reddish wants to help you detoxify.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
01-16-2008 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Is Boston a Racist City?new
Chris Matthews' post-primary accusation gets some face time with ex-mayor Flynn, who calls it "a real cheap shot."
Dig Boston |
Cara Bayles |
01-16-2008 |
Race & Class
Tags: race relations
New Tax Credit Puts the Greenbacks in Green Energynew
The Oregon Department of Energy is experiencing a gold rush as it tries to set rules for new green energy-related tax credits.
Willamette Week |
Nigel Jaquiss |
01-16-2008 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Massachusetts Set to Penalize Uninsured in 2008new
If you've been living in an uninsured cave for the past year, now would be a good time to crawl out. The Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority spent hours last week discussing exactly how they'll punish your lazy ass for not getting health care.
Dig Boston |
Cris Rodriguez |
01-16-2008 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
One Child at a Timenew
Court Appointed Special Advocates make a positive difference in the lives of children in foster care -- one case at a time.
Gambit |
Sarah Andert |
01-16-2008 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
The Phone Book: Useful Resource or Outdated Waste?new
In the internet age, with Aunt Martha's phone number at your Googling fingertips, those weighty space-eaters known as phone books seem like un-green antiques every time they arrive unsolicited.
Willamette Week |
Amanda Waldroupe |
01-16-2008 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Superheroes in Real Lifenew
Inspired by comic books, ordinary citizens are putting on masks to fight crime.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Ward Rubrecht |
01-16-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Home Sweet Dumpnew
Tijuana landfills are home to hundreds of people who depend on garbage for their livelihood.
San Diego CityBeat |
Kinsee Morlan |
01-16-2008 |
International
Tags: international
Is Dakota Premium Foods Plant In 'Open-Warfare Mode' Against Labor?new
Organizers say beef-processing plant is using recent immigration raids to bust union.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Paul Demko |
01-16-2008 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Oregon Leaders Offer Little Help to Mortgage Crisis Victimsnew
The state's powerful Democrats have ignored a mortgage bill that state Sen. Ben Westlund is putting together with three consumer advocacy groups -- AARP Oregon, OSPIRG and Our Oregon.
Willamette Week |
Nigel Jaquiss |
01-16-2008 |
Housing & Development
TU's Total Makeovernew
The University of Tulsa is close to completing an aggressive expansion to match it's recognition by mainstream America as one of the top schools in the nation.
Urban Tulsa Weekly |
Brian Ervin |
01-16-2008 |
Education
Tags: Education
I Love a Charadenew
Groups wrestle with free speech crackdowns as MLK celebrations return to San Antonio.
San Antonio Current |
Greg Harman |
01-16-2008 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
Proposed Coal Plant a Symbol of Looming Energy Debatenew
The proposed Wise County plant has come to symbolize growing debates about the importance of a region's economic health verses the actual health of its residents, the power of Dominion in state government and the looming battle over the future of public investment for our energy.
C-Ville Weekly |
Scott Weaver |
01-16-2008 |
Environment
Tags: environment
