AltWeeklies Wire
The ACLU Is About More Than the Patriot Actnew
The retiring executive director of the ACLU of Kansas and Western Missouri is afraid new members of the organization will forget its unglamorous, week-to-week mission.
The Pitch |
C.J. Janovy |
07-06-2005 |
Commentary
Review: Batman Beginsnew
Will longing of geeks everywhere for a decent Batman game be satiated? The Weekly Dig's Diamond doesn't think so.
Dig Boston |
Adam Diamond |
07-06-2005 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
Story Timenew
A father worries that he doesn't have enough bigger-than-life stories to tell his daughter, although he does seem to be descended from Hi John De Conqueror, B’rer Rabbit and Shaft.
Baltimore City Paper |
Vincent Williams |
07-06-2005 |
Commentary
Going Gently Into That Dark Knightnew
For those haunted by memories of Adam West and Burt Ward gliding across the television screen in colorful tights and capes, the dark, moody videogame version of Batman Begins is just what the doctor ordered.
Boulder Weekly |
Todd Michael Shaffer |
07-05-2005 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
Fake Bands A to Zorak
The Rocklopedia Fakebandica is a website with everything you never knew you wanted to know about fake bands from TV and movies.
Columbus Alive |
J. Caleb Mozzocco |
06-30-2005 |
Recreation
Wine's Just Fine With Barbecuenew
Grilled meat loves wine. The natural fruit acids and tannins help meld together and tame strong seasonings, especially on protein-laden grill goodies.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
06-30-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Cherry Dessert Other Than Pie?new
One writer teaches a 'how-to' for an interesting cherry treat.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
06-30-2005 |
Food+Drink
A Little Bit of Grade-D Maple Syrup Goes a Long Waynew
Dieting gets extreme when a man loses 21 pounds in seven days on what he calls his "special cleanse" diet, which consists solely of cayenne pepper, lemon juice and grade-D maple syrup.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Hollis Gillespie |
06-30-2005 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire, moodswing
What Comes Around Goes Around?new
Is bad karma contagious ... and why does the nice guy get jammed in the finger?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Tray Butler |
06-30-2005 |
Advice
Tags: advice columns, Karma Cleanser
Caring About College Too Much?new
Is our obsession with college prep doing a disservice to our children?
Metroland |
Miriam Axel-Lute |
06-30-2005 |
Commentary
How Do You Define Conservative?new
Do you know everything about someone's politics because you know who they voted for in the presidential election?
Metroland |
Miriam Axel-Lute |
06-30-2005 |
Commentary
Who is Aung San Suu Kyi?new
In 1990, when Burma had its first free elections in 30 years, her National League for Democracy party won 82 percent of the seats in the national parliament.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
06-30-2005 |
Commentary
Tags: WAR
Where Was Jeb?new
When the Southern Growth Policy Board holds a summit to discuss the issue of rural poverty, why is Florida Gov. Jeb Bush nowhere to be found?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
06-30-2005 |
Commentary
How Much for the Enchanted Mithril Broadsword?new
As online games and other virtual worlds become ever more popular, virtual economies are spilling over into the real world.
Metroland |
Rick Marshall |
06-30-2005 |
Video Games
Where Have All the Licensing Centers Gone?new
The closing of nearly every driver's licensing center in Atlanta just happened to coincide with the passing of a bill requiring photo ID to vote. Some think this may prevent disadvantaged people from voting and hinder a Democratic election.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
06-30-2005 |
Commentary
