AltWeeklies Wire
Social Distortion's Jonny Wickersham on His Punk Rock Evolutionnew
While many might carry some preconceived notions about the definition of punk, Social D defies the stereotype by penning a repertoire of songs infused with raw energy and littered with melodic tunes.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Jen Malkin |
01-07-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Social Distortion
Vacancy May Weaken ACLU-KY This Legislative Sessionnew
Director search is almost over, but organization remains short-staffed.
LEO Weekly |
Phillip M. Bailey |
01-07-2008 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
Decision 2008: May Contain Artificial Ingredientsnew
We want you to do your patriotic duty and cast an educated vote for the candidate whose artificial behavior and disingenuous actions most suit your own. You know they're all phonies, but which one is your phony?
Dig Boston |
Mike Pangkos |
01-07-2008 |
Politics
Winter Camping Has its Dangers and Rewardsnew
By January, most campers have stowed their gear and simply dream of warmer nights by a springtime fire. But some dare to layer on the fleece, strap on gaiters and hit the snowbound trail. These hearty backwoods crusaders find winter camping a peaceful sojourn and a distinct challenge.
Isthmus |
James T. Spartz |
01-07-2008 |
Recreation
Tags: recreation
Chasing the Bloggienew
Fausto Fernos has the world's most popular gay podcast, but the top blog title slipped away.
Chicago Reader |
Deanna Isaacs |
01-07-2008 |
Tech
Tags: computers & technology
Freedom Floaternew
The public controversy over the Beijing Olympic float in the Rose Parade was a "Boo-Yay" situation: "Boo" for the egregious human rights violations of the Chinese government, and "Yay" that their violations got a parade-full of attention.
Pasadena Weekly |
Ellen Snortland |
01-07-2008 |
Commentary
Sheriff Kevin Beary vs. Deputies, Againnew
A police union files a grievance against the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Orlando Weekly |
Deanna Sheffield |
01-07-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Pissing in America's Stream of Consciousness: Day Onenew
These presidential candidates are aggravating me with their public displays of exhaustion. They should try getting irresponsibly cocked and hammered, sleeping for two hours and waking up before the crack to steer through New Hampshire's paralyzing cold.
Dig Boston |
Chris Faraone |
01-07-2008 |
Politics
Wisconsin Dems Are Licking Their Chopsnew
This could be the year they reclaim the state Legislature.
For Illinois, It'd Be a Zell of a Dealnew
The state's proposed purchase and renovation of Wrigley Field is a corporate handout that even the mayor can't swallow.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky |
01-07-2008 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Hollywood Kicks Off 2008 With a Walloping Dud
Ed Burns entrenches himself as Hollywood's go-to-B-movie actor with an excruciatingly dull remake of a Japanese horror movie that, like every other American attempt at translating the genre, fails from the start.
Tags: Eric Valette, One Missed Call
Day One in New Hampshire: Heat and Lightnew
One day after Barack Obama's resounding victory in the Iowa caucuses, the former Illinois senator received a near messianic reception at a high school gym in Concord, while John Edwards told a more subdued convention room audience in Portsmouth that his nominal second-place victory proved he could "stand up to monied candidates."
Future Shock
The week in TV Jan. 10-16: The writers' strike, Celebrity Rehab, The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Rock of Love 2, Prison Break, American Idol and Reno 911 reviewed/previewed with stunning wit and clarity.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Bill Frost |
01-04-2008 |
TV
Tags: TV, Sarah Connor Chronicles
From Texas to Afghanistannew
Directed by Mike Nichols and written by Aaron Sorkin, Charlie Wilson's War would be farcical if it weren't close to the truth.
Shepherd Express |
David Luhrssen |
01-04-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Mike Nichols, Charlie Wilson's War
