AltWeeklies Wire
Human Cargonew
One writer makes a modest proposal for air travel change -- that we start shipping people instead of flying them.
Tucson Weekly |
Renee Downing |
06-30-2005 |
Commentary
Risky Business: Online Poker Is Hot -- But Is It Legal?new

Texas Hold 'Em is our new national obsession, and every gambler with a laptop and an internet connection can bet big money day or night. But is that legal? Should it be?
Seven Days |
Cathy Resmer |
06-29-2005 |
Video Games
Jury Virgins Sit and Waitnew
Some of those waiting in the jury room swapped tips for flunking the voir dire, but others were eager to serve.
City Newspaper |
Jennifer Loviglio |
06-29-2005 |
Commentary
Pepper Abroad, Part 1new
Across the pond, Emily Pepper dives into the sex lives of French teenagers.
Dig Boston |
Emily Pepper |
06-29-2005 |
Advice
Tags: advice columns
Wiffle Ball Goes Pronew
The organization Fast Plastic has taken Wiffle ball to new heights, with a magazine, rankings, statistics, and a national championship tournament.
Cleveland Scene |
Joe P. Tone |
06-29-2005 |
Sports
Geeked Reviews: New Releasesnew
In honor of Independence Day, the gaming industry is set to release a slew of titles celebrating the virtues of ruthless guerilla warfare.
Dig Boston |
Nick Altschuller |
06-29-2005 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
Cossacks II: Napoleonic Warsnew
Yet another video game revolving around the Napoleonic era falls short.
Dig Boston |
Seth McM. Donlin |
06-29-2005 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
For the Moviesnew
Skipping out on her wedding made Runaway Bride Jennifer Wilbanks half a million dollars richer. A writer digs up some of his own dirt in the hope of landing a similar sweet publishing deal.
Boulder Weekly |
Vince Darcangelo |
06-28-2005 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
One-Armed Skater Toughens Up Women's Roller Derbynew
Brooke Leavitt lost an arm at age 3 but she's a formidable foe on the rink.
Better Late Than Nevernew
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas arrives on Xbox and PC.
Boston Phoenix |
Aaron Solomon |
06-27-2005 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
The Age of Bullshitnew
The book On Bullshit has become a publishing phenomenon. And it's no wonder. It’s not just our own culture that’s marinated in bullshit; it’s the whole modern world.
The Source Weekly |
H. Bruce Miller |
06-23-2005 |
Commentary
Women Increasingly Wow the Wine Worldnew
Women have made considerable advancements in the wine ranks, thanks to the commitment of many stalwart individuals. Still, there's room for improvement.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
06-23-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Mind Your Melonsnew
Undercook dinner tonight and sip cool melon soup.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
06-23-2005 |
Food+Drink
Living Languagenew
It's time to give grammar and punctuation a makeover.
Tucson Weekly |
Connie Tuttle |
06-23-2005 |
Commentary
Was I Right to Spread What I Discovered?new
Someone's feeling a little guilty about dropping the dime...or not. What to do about spreading the news: cult or yoga center of healing?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Tray Butler |
06-23-2005 |
Advice
Tags: advice columns, Karma Cleanser