- Issue of
- Apr 9-15, 2009
- Vol. 25, No. 47
Cover Story
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Called Into Question
A story of fraud, drugs, waterboarding and the call-center companies that gave Attorney General Mark Shurtleff $187,500 in 2008.
News
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- Cover Story
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Called Into Question
A story of fraud, drugs, waterboarding and the call-center companies that gave Attorney General Mark Shurtleff $187,500 in 2008.
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Dust Up
Environment: Las Vegas water grab on hold as studies probe what pumping groundwater will do to Salt Lake City’s air.
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- Hits & Misses
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Tim DeChristopher, Clean Water & Hydropower
Monkeywrencher Tim DeChristopher has been hit with two federal felony counts for bidding on Utah oil leases he never intended to buy. The 27-year-old says he knew he could face jail for his act of civil disobedience ...
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- 5 Spot
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Scott Beck of the Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau
Now that Utah private-club rules no longer present a barrier to entry for tourism, Scott Beck, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Convention, thinks the city has a chance at garnering larger conventions
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- Citizen Revolt
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Dank Events
This week is filled with some primo activities, like the Utah Hempfest-- tackling the stickiest of the sticky of political issues: drugs.
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- The Ocho
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Easter Eggs-travaganza
Eight most-searched online articles about Easter this week.
- Private Eye
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Raining Tears
The conservative crying machines sing the same old tune for millions.
- Staff Box
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Media vs. Your Enemies
Jennifer Nixon: As Keith Olbermann's No. 1 fan, I'd have to say Bill O'Reilly! I freakin' hate that guy. An hour with him is the worst possible thing I could wish on someone. You have been warned...
- Letters
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Little Fish Swallowed Whole
The first instance of a big fish corporation chomping on a little fish organic/natural food Stephen Valdean Salt Lake City company that I am aware of is when General Mills bought Celestial Seasonings...
- Letters
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Ogden's Two-Bit Street
Great paper you have! I read it whenever I can drag my ass down to the Smiths in Farmington to pick one up. In your editorial about clubs in Salt Lake City you mentioned that Ogden's historic 25th street ...
- Letters
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Has the Music Died?
I, like so many others in this city, love attending concerts, shows, venues, etc. I have noticed a severe drop in the number of bands coming to Salt Lake City that used to come in the past.
- Letters
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Regulate the Mexican!
I strongly disagree with the Ask a Mexican feature by Gustavo Arellano. In our day and age, we should be trying to move past the stereotypes that this column incorporates in the questions on some weeks.
- Letters
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Quimby Loves the Forests
Roxanne Quimby, founder of Burt's Bees, indeed goes around buying up huge chunks of land in Maine, but she does so with the intent of donating those chunks as untouchable public land...
- Letters
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No Paternity Test Required
Whitfill cleverly discovers that the true goal of business is to make money. Shh! Don't tell anyone that secret. Whitfill arrogantly purports to speak for Us, the trusting little consumers who believe in "the greater good"...
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- The Straight Dope
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Forever Young
With modern medicine and hygiene and diet, we've extended life expectancy far beyond what it's ever been. Yet, we all still get old and die. Few make it past 80 or 90 years...
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- Deep End
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Nearly News
A hypothetical leap could transform the newspaper industry.
- News Quirks
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Geek of the Week
Curses, Foiled Again A robber who entered a business in Fox Point, Wis., was rummaging through an office closet when owner David Kang, a Tae Kwon Do master who was giving a private lesson at his martial-arts studio...
- Rant Control
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Pastrami Burgers Are Sacrosanct
The love you take is equal to the love you make--so it's no wonder that, after City Weekly's annual orgy of sharing and caring (i.e. the Best of Utah issue) went online, the comments board has become a veritable lovefest ...
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- Ask a Mexican
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iAy, Caramba! & Beggars
For as long as I can remember, Mexicans were known for doing three things: Drinking lots of cerveza, having lots of niños, and saying “Ay, caramba!”
Restaurants & Bars
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- Wine
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Park City's Finest
Up in Libation Nation, bartenders square off to create PC’s best cocktail.
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- Wine
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Hell's Keep & Tony Caputo's
There's no beer served at Bruges Waffles Frites, Belgian or otherwise. But for an authentic taste of Belgian brew, head over to Squatters,.
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- Wine
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Asparagus: Beyond the Steam
Roasting asparagus at a high temperature with a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkling of sea salt creates an entirely new personality for this springtime staple. It maintains the essence and the inherent moisture of the asparagus but adds a depth of flavor, caramelizing the exterior while cooking the stalks to the perfect stage.
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- Restaurant Reviews
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Bruges Waffles & Frites
In Bruges: Do french fries plus waffles = the ultimate breakfast?
Music
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Monk's House of Jazz
Shots of Local Nightlife
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Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers
Peace Party: Roger Clyne’s got what you need.
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Zizek
Zoom Zoom: Argentinean DJs break barriers; beats.
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- CD Reviews
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Bob Mould & Superchunk
"Essential" is a word bandied about far too much, but it applies to Bob Mould's '80s alternative rock band Husker Du, one of the first bands to combine pop melodies with punk guitar sounds...
Culture
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- Get Out
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April Showers
Late-season storms may change the local spring-skiing game plan. <
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- Theater
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Di Esperienza & End Days
Arts and Ends: Talking with the Mona Lisa in Di Esperienza, and with Jesus in End Days.
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- Film Reviews
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Observe and Report
Oaf Course: Seth Rogen takes a detour from what works in Observe and Report.
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- Film Reviews
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Everlasting Moments
Swede Emotion: Maria deserves a better husband and movie.
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- True TV
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Rescue Me, Parks & Recreation, Terminator, Rock of Love Bus & The Tudors
High on Fire: Parks, ’bots, kings and blazes.
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- DVD Reviews
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Bra Busters, Fatal Rescue, Fear the Forest, Forest of Death & The Spirit
The Caller, Fight Night, House of Saddam, In Your Dreams, Knots Landing: Season 2, Lost in Austen, Malcolm Eddie: Season 1, North Star, The Reader, Ready? OK!, Skins: Vol. 2, Solo, Splinter, Wings: The Final Season.
- Free Will Astrology
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April 9-15
"A statistical study indicated that almost all of our best employees have one of those five star signs," they said. I haven't seen the study, but according to my personal analysis...
- Entertainment Picks
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Sean Rouse
April 10 & 12
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- Entertainment Picks
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Marcee Blackerby
Through April 10
- Entertainment Picks
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Ballet West: Innovations
Saturday, April 11
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- Entertainment Picks
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Salt Lake Bees Home Opener
Thursday, April 9
- Entertainment Picks
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Utah Cubing Open
Saturday, April 11
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- Entertainment Picks
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Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad
Monday, April 13
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- Entertainment Picks
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Bobcat Goldthwait
April 10–11
- Entertainment Picks
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Heather “Dooce.com” Armstrong
Wednesday, April 15
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- Arts & Entertainment
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Puppy Love
A DVD festival for the dogs and the humans who love them.
