AltWeeklies Wire
That’s Entertainmentnew
The recent death of Gita the elephant raises new questions about displaying elephants as what activists call "show business."
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Perry Crowe |
07-14-2006 |
Animal Issues
Tags: animal issues
Why I Quit the News-Pressnew
Santa Barbara’s most beloved writer explains why he decided to leave a newspaper where he has worked for almost half a century.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Barney Brantingham |
07-13-2006 |
Media
Tags: media
World Cup Withdrawalnew
Here's a post-World Cup sampler platter of futbol flicks.
Missoula Independent |
Skylar Browning |
07-13-2006 |
Reviews
Bad Day in Jailnew
A leaked use-of-force report exposes frightening tactics and puts a detention center veteran under the gun.
Missoula Independent |
Brad Tyer |
07-13-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
A Spate of Phony Terror Plotsnew
Sometimes a "terrorism" prosecution is anything but -- just take a look at two recent federal prosecutions, one alleging a plot to bomb New York City's Holland Tunnel, the other a conspiracy to take down Chicago's Sears Tower.
Boston Phoenix |
Harvey A. Silverglate |
07-13-2006 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
Free at Lastnew
Bernard Baran talks about how he survived 21 years of brutality behind bars and the gay community’s lack of support.
Boston Phoenix |
Michael Bronski and Catherine Tumber |
07-13-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Art-House Bluesnew
What's a film buff to do when your town's "secondary market" status keeps good movies away?
Sacramento News & Review |
Jonathan Kiefer |
07-13-2006 |
Movies
Shootout on Lower Broadnew
How did a cold-blooded outlaw who'd been sentenced to a combined 286 years in prison leave Tennessee a free man?
Nashville Scene |
Rob Simbeck |
07-13-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Deep Covernew
Def Leppard's Vivian Campbell on Nashville, touring with Journey and puttin' on a show.
Nashville Scene |
Chris Neal |
07-13-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Def Leppard, Yeah!
In Canada We Trustnew
Leaving behind the military family they once cherished, Patrick and Jill Hart find a new family among other war resisters north of the border.
The Pirates of Montereynew
The buccaneer spirit once lived in our waters -- briefly.
Monterey County Weekly |
Jessica Lyons |
07-13-2006 |
History
Tags: history
What's the Status of the Taliban?new
The Taliban are resurgent largely because as awful as they are, for many they'd be an improvement.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
07-13-2006 |
Commentary
Tags: WAR
Rhymin' Simonnew
While Surprise is in some ways a radical departure for Simon, at its heart are the songwriting craft and spirit of adventure that have defined his entire career.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
07-13-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Paul Simon, Surprise
Falling Out of Grace?new
Mega-producer Dallas Austin won the forgiveness of Dubai's leader -- but what about that of his biggest fan, the city of Atlanta?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mara Shalhoup |
07-13-2006 |
Media
Tags: media
Does Your Life Suck?new
In the MySpace-meets-Matrix online world of Second Life, everyone is sexy, real money flows, and pixels are the only limitation.
Boston Phoenix |
Camille Dodero |
07-13-2006 |
Tech
Tags: computers & technology
