AltWeeklies Wire
How is U.S. Public Diplomacy Going?new
Charlotte Beers' most touted contribution to public diplomacy was a series of videotaped messages featuring American Muslims telling their co-religionists in the Middle East how totally awesome life in the U.S. is. It didn't work.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
03-31-2005 |
Commentary
Tags: WAR
Games Without Frontiersnew
Darryl Chin makes real cash selling make-believe pets in Second Life, a fantasy world that blurs the boundaries of law and ethics.
East Bay Express |
Laila Weir |
03-29-2005 |
Video Games
The One-Abe Parade of Springfield, Ill.new
Tony Leone's plastic Abe Lincoln was supposed to be one of 100, part of a parade -- like 1999's Cows on Parade in Chicago. But with Abes. That it hasn't materialized might be due to the concerns of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
Illinois Times |
Dusty Rhodes |
03-28-2005 |
Art
Tags: visual arts
Mike in Fivenew
If Michael Jackson’s found guilty of raping little boys, I think they should put him under the jail. But, if he’s not, he should still be sentenced to some jail time. With me. Because I could fix Michael Jackson in five months. Watch.
Baltimore City Paper |
Vincent Williams |
03-25-2005 |
Commentary
'This I Believe' Returns to Radio
NPR has revived the old Edward R. Murrow radio show in which people from all walks of life were asked to state their core beliefs.
LEO Weekly |
Willie Davis |
03-25-2005 |
Media
Tags: radio
Ethics And Terry Schiavonew
The same Republicans that have blocked child health care, cut the education budget and supported the death penalty have moved in like vultures to grasp at whatever political gain they can at the expense of Terri and her loving family. How is this "pro-life"?
Jackson Free Press |
John Sawyer |
03-24-2005 |
Commentary
Let's Get 'Real'new
Rapper and columnist Kamikaze warns that a "Truth & Reconciliation Council" is a good idea in Mississippi—only if the players are willing to tell the real truth and not play "barbershop" politics.
Jackson Free Press |
Kamikaze |
03-24-2005 |
Commentary
Thou Shalt Honor the F-Wordnew
Donna Ladd skewers "a bunch of dumbasses"—the Mississippi legislators who are, once again, using the Ten Commandments as a political toy.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
03-24-2005 |
Commentary
Redneck Eggsnew
Any time you enter a beer joint or beer store in the South, you’re likely to find a big jar of pickled eggs on the counter next to the beef jerky and all the other Bubbas that belly up to the Southern sideboard. They're awful—but properly pickled eggs are a treat.
Jackson Free Press |
Jesse Yancy |
03-24-2005 |
Food+Drink
Advice on Dealing With a Slutty Roommatenew
A tenant who's moving out of a shared apartment wonders how much to reveal to a friend's potential roommates.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Tray Butler |
03-24-2005 |
Advice
Tags: advice columns, Karma Cleanser
Why Is the Iraqi City of Kirkuk So Important?new
Iraq's Kurds currently have enough votes in the parliament to block the formation of a national government. And they likely won't stop blocking the formation of a national government until they get important concessions from the United Iraqi Alliance.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
03-24-2005 |
Comedy
Tags: WAR
Hail to the Chief!new
President George Bush tours the country with his visionary Social Security reform plan.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
03-24-2005 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
Lessons From Frozen Griddlecakenew
Sad, disturbing societal lessons are found in the frozen-foods section.
Tucson Weekly |
Renee Downing |
03-24-2005 |
Commentary
How to Survive a Mega-Wine Tastingnew
Wine tastings have boomed in recent years, as nonprofits realize how many people want to get drunk with an excuse ... er ... conscience.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
03-24-2005 |
Food+Drink
The Sanctity of the Dying Roomnew
Let's pull the plug on playing politics with Terri Schiavo.
Seattle Weekly |
Knute Berger |
03-23-2005 |
Commentary
