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Will Bexar County’s No-refusal Blood Draws Dismantle the Effectiveness of Traditional DWI Defense?new
District Attorney Susan Reed has been on a steady crusade for over two years to push Bexar County into full-time no-refusal territory, setting up a legal framework to draw blood from any suspected drunk drivers who refuse a breath test any day of the week.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
12-15-2011 |
Features
Winners, Losers, and Unanswered Questions in Smoke-free SAnew
When the city rolled out its sweeping smoking ban this summer, eager to make the Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights list of smoke-free cities, the winners and losers were obvious.
San Antonio Current |
Adam Villela Coronado and Michael Barajas |
12-15-2011 |
Features
SA Punk Pioneer Jeff Smith on the Sober Lifenew
In the bad ol' days, the frontman for the Hickoids knew how to kick 'em back. He used to drink stuff that wasn't even invented yet.
San Antonio Current |
Enrique Lopetegui |
12-15-2011 |
Features
Mormon Celebrity Meltdownnew
A drug-fueled journey through the Mormon film business.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Stephen Dark |
12-14-2011 |
Features
Ray's Lightnew
Half a century later, the editor and publisher of the Richmond Free Press still searches for justice.
Style Weekly |
Scott Bass |
12-09-2011 |
Features
The Agony and the X-tacynew
Overwhelming support for a legendary record store is too little, too late.
LEO Weekly |
Sarah Kelley |
11-30-2011 |
Features
Russian Billionaires Battle for South Florida Islandnew
The war over Miami's Fisher Island involves claims of torture and murder.
Miami New Times |
Gus Garcia-Roberts |
11-18-2011 |
Features
NUVO Staff Updatenew
NUVO welcomes its new digital platforms and music editors, and announces a change of position for others.
The Onenew
'King' Edmund Keli’i Silva Jr. sees his fairy-tale ascension as one more step toward Hawaiian sovereignty.
Pasadena Weekly |
Kevin Uhrich |
11-08-2011 |
Features
Chasing the Ghostnew
Salinas Valley farmers are trying to become the first in the Western Hemisphere to commercialize the world's hottest pepper. Turns out the Bhut Jolokia—or ghost pepper—is a fickle little hottie,
Monterey County Weekly |
Sara Rubin |
10-24-2011 |
Features
‘Farm System’ for Covert Tech Contractors on Display in San Antonionew
The spies are in town. Thousands of them, from those inside U.S. and foreign intelligence agencies to reps with major government security contractors like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop-Grumman.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
10-20-2011 |
Features
Payette County Natural Gas Company Faces Uncertain Futurenew
Drilling into the company that hopes to bring the natural gas industry to Idaho.
Boise Weekly |
George Prentice |
10-14-2011 |
Features
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Mystery at Topaz Substationnew
A family is forced out of their home due to stray voltage emanating from a neighboring electrical facility.
Easy Reader |
Mark McDermott |
10-14-2011 |
Features
Steve Jobs Secret Sojourn in Memphisnew
In 2009, Steve Jobs came to Memphis for a liver transplant that would give him two more years of life. This is the story of how it happened, and those who kept it secret from the world's media.
The Memphis Flyer |
John Branston |
10-13-2011 |
Features
Woodmere Village: Land of Discordnew
Torched houses, racial threats, and town leaders at each other's throats -- it's just another day in Woodmere.
Cleveland Scene |
Kyle Swenson |
10-13-2011 |
Features
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