AltWeeklies Wire
Quiz: Are You an Apologist for Michael Jackson?new
Now that Michael Jackson is on trial for child molestation, thousands of his fans have flooded California to voice their support, arguing that the King of Pop is a victim of media manipulation. Take a quiz to determine where you stand on the issue.
Former Basketball Star Faces Tough Timesnew
Bobby "Bingo" Smith, an Original Cavalier, once had it all. Now, with his heart failing, his son facing murder charges, and his earnings long gone, he wishes he could do any kind of work for the Cavaliers again.
Cleveland Scene |
Joe P. Tone |
03-15-2005 |
Sports
In Praise of Sin: Or Why the New Puritans Threaten Us Allnew
When was it decided that the dorks and the squares would be calling the shots? Who empowered these teetotaling chumps, these jogging crypto-fascists with spotless livers and unblackened lungs, to decide where we smoke and how we drink and what we eat?
Boston Phoenix |
Mike Miliard |
03-11-2005 |
Commentary
Riding the Pine: MLB2K5 is a Solid Second-Stringernew
You can't judge a video game by the pretty boy on its cover, and the truth is that MLB2K5 isn't bad; there are just some little things that could have been improved upon.
Boston Phoenix |
Ryan Stewart |
03-11-2005 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
The Contender: Fight Night Round 2 Brings Itnew
Fight Night does a lot of things well, none more so than capturing the bone-crunching hits of professional boxing. This isn't a gleeful, Punch-Out-style interpretation of pugilism – it's a gritty and mimetic experience that emphasizes aerosolized blood and spit as much as ducking and weaving.
Boston Phoenix |
Mitch Krpata |
03-11-2005 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
Renewal in the Desertnew
Joe Studer, co-owner of the Coyote Moon Health Resort and Spa in Tucson, Ariz., discusses his goals for what may be the first health spa specifically targeting the gay community.
Tucson Weekly |
Jimmy Boegle |
03-10-2005 |
Travel
Tags: travel
Questioning the All Mightynew
A query for creationists: If the Earth is so young, why did God make it appear so old?
Tucson Weekly |
Renee Downing |
03-10-2005 |
Commentary
The Vernoggening of Americanew
Dear Dexter, America's premiere pop culture advice column, explores the nuances of indiecred, Sylvester Stallone and Jeff Gannon, among other topics of cosmic significance.
Valley Advocate |
Dexter |
03-10-2005 |
Advice
Tags: advice columns
Should Someone Lie for a Lazy Co-Worker?new
If a lying, irresponsible co-worker lists you as a reference, here's what to do when a prospective employer calls.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Tray Butler |
03-10-2005 |
Advice
Tags: advice columns, Karma Cleanser
Are Americans Really Torturing People?new
As sure as the handcuffs in my dresser drawer are fur-lined, Americans enjoy inflicting pain on others. In a January 2004 article about the popularity of sadomasochism, Time estimated that the United States is home to 250 S&M organizations
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
03-10-2005 |
Commentary
Tags: Don't Panic
Southeast Food and Wine Fests Are Worth the Tripnew
When spring comes to these parts, food and wine fests pop up like weeds after a pelting rain. They are so plentiful, in fact, that you need a machete to cut through the crappy ones.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
03-10-2005 |
Food+Drink
Ad Hominem: Anarchy Online Explores a New Digital Frontiernew
Remember back in the mid-'90s, before the Internet had advertisements? Boy, was it bleak to surf the web without pop-ups, blinking banners, and unshuttable Flash ads. So we’ve got news for you: video games have entered a new era of advertising – and the people behind it promise they won’t annoy you.
Boston Phoenix |
Chris Dahlen |
03-09-2005 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
Get Your Kicks: FIFA Street Pumps up the Beautiful Gamenew
What makes FIFA Street enjoyable, though, is that unlike the other Street games, the moves these players execute are very nearly possible in real life. In fact, you see them often in real soccer games (though certainly not to this degree, and never strung together in the orgy of tricks, headers, and bicycle kicks FIFA Street provides).
Boston Phoenix |
Mitch Krpata |
03-09-2005 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
Play Ball! EA Smacks MVP Baseball Out of the Parknew
MVP Baseball 2005 is better than good, and not in that Krusty-the-Clown "It’s good enough" kind of way.
Boston Phoenix |
Aaron Solomon |
03-09-2005 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
Radio Free Rollins
Henry Rollins explains why he doesn't like music writers, loves the Ramones and what he'd do if he got on Bill O'Reilly's show.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Jonanna Widner |
03-09-2005 |
Performance
