My Grandmother is on Facebook
Tolerance and withdrawl, two main symptoms Facebook causes by Katie Brigman You see, she’s in charge of photographing events done by a local church group, and rather than distributing pictures the old fashioned way (you know, through email), she was asked (nay—it was demanded of her) to join Facebook as a means for everyone to get the pictures. While she was always very computer savvy with her many hours spent editing photographs, the idea of joining a social networking site just never was very appealing. Fortunately for her, now all of her life’s questions can be answered. With the development of quizzes about ...
Kansas Art Destination: Lucas
Quirky Populist sculpture garden makes this town a haven for grassroots artists By Elizabeth Page Many Kansans will choose to travel within the Sunflower State this summer, looking for unique and enriching experiences in their own back yards. For those who enjoy distinctive oddities and fresh, inspired visual artworks, look no further than Lucas, Kansas. Located about 50 miles north and west of Salina, Lucas has been called a “grassroots arts Mecca” because it boasts one of the top ten contemporary folk art environments in the world, the “Garden of Eden,” and more than 20 other “grassroots,” or self-taught, art environments. It is ...
Ever Been To Eudora?
New shortcut from Turnpike to K-10 will mean huge increase in traffic By Karen Ridder The new Tonganoxie/Eudora turnpike interchange is expected to increase traffic in both towns. While Tonganoxie is eagerly anticipating the late-fall opening of the new I-70 exit, Eudora still has some decisions to make. A Kansas Turnpike exit at milepost 212 will bring a guaranteed traffic. The influx will come straight through downtown Eudora, zigzagging past businesses that could benefit from extra customers, and making the town prime real-estate for new development. It sounds like good news, but that’s not the whole story, says Eudora Mayor Scott Hopson. While he ...
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Transformer’s sequel, first big turkey of the summer
Bay reaches new lows with overblown sequel By Keith “The Critic” Van Sickle Seldom in my career have I seen such a publicized, big budgeted summer blockbuster so boring and uneventful that I began checking my watch at the 80 minutes mark. That is exactly what happened when I earned my stripes as a film critic when I sat through the Michael Bay’s debacle “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.” The... [Read more]
My Grandmother is on Facebook
Tolerance and withdrawl, two main symptoms Facebook causes by Katie Brigman You see, she’s in charge of photographing events done by a local church group, and rather than distributing pictures the old fashioned way (you know, through email), she was asked (nay—it was demanded of her) to join Facebook as a means for everyone to get the pictures. While she was always very computer savvy with her... [Read more]
Kick Kick Kills Krowds
Accomplishing more than most local bands have in years by Jack Partain In just a matter of months, Kick Kick, the little band that could out of “Bossland, KS” (which they claim is somewhere near Kansas City), has accomplished more than most local bands have in years. In June the band released their debut full length, Powerplay, on Bossability Records, and soon after found themselves playing in... [Read more]
Don’t Miss Added Extras
Commentary and extended clips make these movies worth your hard earned money By Keith “The Critic” Van Sickle 12 Rounds WWE superstar John Cena tries his hand once again at action film superstardom in “12 Rounds.” New Orleans Police Detective Danny Fisher (John Cena) stops a criminal from getting away with a multi-million dollar heist. During the pursuit the thief’s girlfriend... [Read more]
Viva Las Vegas!
Sin City offers good deals, exciting opportunities By Josh Rouse Being a fresh faced 21 year old, nothing gets me giddier than the thought of a trip to Vegas. However, the college student in me was terrified at the thought of all the money I could potentially lose down there. The LV, with its pricy food, drinks, merchandise and gambling, can be a death trap for students trying to make ends... [Read more]
From Oriente To Honors
Author Rachel Kushner paints a vivid portrait of life before Castro in Telex from Cuba By Dan Lybarger Rachel Kushner’s debut novel Telex from Cuba may be set before she was born. But the author spent six years making sure that her examination of Cuba during final years of deposed President Fulgencio Batista’s reign (1952-1959) doesn’t read like a dull text book. “What I really wanted to avoid... [Read more]
Year One
Despite talented cast ‘Year One’ offers little By Keith “The Critic” Van Sickle “Year One” was what I hoped would be a high energy, clever, well written movie reminiscent of the Mel Brooks glory days. Instead this movie directed by the very talented Harold Ramis is uneven, at times slow, where some of the jokes work but most do not. Jack Black and Michael Cera play Zed and Oh a... [Read more]
The Falun Four
Mysterious disappearances not forgotten in little town south of Salina By Paul Fecteau In the cool comfort of your living room, you have mysteries at your finger tips. Fire up the D.V.R., punch the remote, and watch C.S.I., Bones, Cold Case, and C.S.I. again. If, however, you have a more adventuresome spirit and are willing to leave your house, you can find more than the common mass-market... [Read more]
Kansas Art Destination: Lucas
Quirky Populist sculpture garden makes this town a haven for grassroots artists By Elizabeth Page Many Kansans will choose to travel within the Sunflower State this summer, looking for unique and enriching experiences in their own back yards. For those who enjoy distinctive oddities and fresh, inspired visual artworks, look no further than Lucas, Kansas. Located about 50 miles north and west of... [Read more]
The Legendary Woodstock
A source of nostalgia for baby boomers By George Varga I’ve never been called a hero before,” said Jefferson Airplane co-founder Paul Kantner, who performed earlier this month as part of the “Heroes of Woodstock” concert at the San Diego County Fair. “If I would have been born anywhere else but San Francisco, I would have been shot by now.” Unwounded and unbowed, this former 1960s counterculture... [Read more]
Anguish At Its Best
‘Born on Flag Day’ captures Deer Tick at their brooding best By Dan Lybarger When I caught the Providence, R.I.-based Deer Tick opening for Jenny Lewis at the Granada in Lawrence a few weeks back, it struck me as if the band members were having an off night. Lead singer-guitarist John J. McCauley III complained that his throat was sore and wondered if anybody in the audience had some speed they... [Read more]
Misuse Or Malfunction?
Fireworks cause a huge hazard if they’re in the wrong hands By Danielle Jurski It’s that time every year when fireworks are booming at all hours of the night, and also a time when accidents could occur if fireworks are in the wrong hands. In most states, a person is required to be a certain age to purchase fireworks, or have an adult 21 or older present. In Kansas, we have no such... [Read more]
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