AltWeeklies Wire
Femmes Fatalesnew
With free bullets and fresh targets, the NRA tries to reel in women.
Boston Phoenix |
Deirdre Fulton |
07-28-2005 |
Sports
Pardon Me, Boys, Are You Derailing Our Choo-Choo?new
Some transportation troglodytes seem to be trying to derail passenger trains in Georgia before they even get started again. It's a pity because Atlanta is just about a year away from actually running a commuter rail line like a real, grown-up metropolis.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
07-28-2005 |
Commentary
No Home Depotnew
In the face of a proposed Home Depot development with 100,000 square feet of parking, Bay Guardian editors wonder what's really driving the development of the economically depressed neighborhood.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
San Francisco Bay Guardian Editors |
07-27-2005 |
Commentary
Blood, Sweat, and One Gearnew
Urban bike messengers are nuts on an average day. Imagine how much more insane they become when they get together for a competition--think blood, vomit, beer, and head butting.
Baltimore City Paper |
Ron Cassie |
07-27-2005 |
Recreation
Tags: bike messengers
Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundamnew
What fun would life be if there were robots engaging in intergalatic warfare! But wait, it's possible to mastermind robotic battles with the newest release from Bandai.
Dig Boston |
Seth MCM. Donlin |
07-27-2005 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
What's the Point of Random Searches?new
A potential bomber is a needle in a human haystack, but New York cops' goal in searching some subway riders is a psychological one.
The Village Voice |
Jarrett Murphy |
07-27-2005 |
Commentary
Aliens, Beware!new
At NASA Space Camp for kids, an adult infiltrator despairs over kids' preparedness to go into space.
Tags: aliens, extraterrestrial
Ask a Negro Leaguernew
An all-star infielder for Negro League baseball teams in the 1950s names the pitcher he'd like to see start Game Seven of the World Series.
Riverfront Times |
Prince Joe Henry |
07-26-2005 |
Sports
Who's Afraid of Façade?new
Virginia Woolf Meets Grand Theft Auto.
Boston Phoenix |
Chris Dahlen |
07-26-2005 |
Video Games
The End of Innocencenew
The burning question for parents is how much violence their children must witness to become informed, peace-loving beings.
North Bay Bohemian |
Peter Byrne |
07-25-2005 |
Commentary
Working for the Weekendnew
The San Francisco Bay Area bohemian generation that so valued leisure and creativity became the generation that created the balls-to-the-wall, sleep-is-for-the-weak work ethic.
East Bay Express |
Chris Thompson |
07-25-2005 |
Recreation
Are We Having Fun Yet?new
Americans worship at the altar of recreation but are downright clueless about leisure.
East Bay Express |
Will Harper |
07-25-2005 |
Recreation
Tags: recreation
Karl Rove and the Half-Wit Princenew
Minister of Magic Karl Rove meets Harry Potter in a spoof on the two biggest events of the week.
San Antonio Current |
Lisa Sorg |
07-22-2005 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
Born to Roll: Alamo City Rollergirls Are Tough on the Tracknew
Forget Raquel Welch in Kansas City Bomber. Today's roller derby is not your mother's beer-throwin' cat fight. It's a tough, competitive sport in which women can get their teeth knocked out.
San Antonio Current |
Susan Pagani |
07-22-2005 |
Recreation
Shredded Zucchini Is Vegetarian's Summer Dreamnew
With salty notes from the capers, crunch from the pine nuts and herby surprises from parsley and chives, this zucchini patty is chock-full of flavor and can hold its own inside a burger bun.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
07-22-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
