Recently Updated City Pages Blogs

• No posts at Corpus Obscurum while we move servers by Corey Anderson
  Corpus Obscurum will be moving to another server beginning Wednesday afternoon. We hope to begin updating within 24 hours. Thanks for your patience.
  [Posted at Corpus Obscurum - 7/11/2007 3:07:05 PM]
• No posts at Culture To Go while we move servers by Corey Anderson
  Culture To Go will be moving to another server beginning Wednesday afternoon. We hope to begin updating within 24 hours. Thanks for your patience.
  [Posted at City Pages - Culture To Go - 7/11/2007 3:02:42 PM]
• Balls silent while we move servers by Corey Anderson
  Balls will be moving to another server beginning Wednesday afternoon. We hope to begin updating within 24 hours. Thanks for your patience.
  [Posted at City Pages - Balls! Sports Blog - 7/11/2007 3:01:10 PM]
• Jay Leno to shoot in Twin Cities tomorrow by Pete Scholtes
  [Posted at City Pages - Culture To Go - 7/11/2007 2:53:33 PM]
• Blotter going offline while we move servers by Corey Anderson
  The Blotter will be moving to another server beginning Wednesday afternoon. We hope to begin updating within 24 hours. Thanks for your patience.
  [Posted at City Pages - The Blotter - 7/11/2007 2:51:05 PM]
• Watch U.S. v. Uruguay tonight by Paul Demko
  The U.S. under 20 squad, having notched nine goals in three opening round matches, takes on Uruguay tonight in the knockout stage of the World Cup. The game is only being shown on ESPNU, unfortunately. Folks will be gathering locally at the Sweetwater Grille & Bar in St. Paul to watch.
  [Posted at City Pages - Balls! Sports Blog - 7/11/2007 12:49:50 PM]
• The Fine Line could barely contain the Polyphonic Spree by Corey Anderson
  
  
  Soaring, swelling vocals, celestial strings, rich tones from the three-man brass section, and the semi-unhinged positivity of DeLaughter: it's a recipe for indoctrination, almost.
  [Posted at City Pages - Culture To Go - 7/11/2007 11:52:34 AM]
• Answer: He's the St. Louis Park teen who's going to be on Jeopardy! next week by Corey Anderson
  
  
  The Jeopardy! Summer Games Teen Tournament starts next week with 15-year-old Aiden Pink from St. Louis Park competing for the $75,000 grand prize.
  [Posted at City Pages - Culture To Go - 7/11/2007 10:14:57 AM]
• What would a lawyer do to clear his client of child sex abuse charges? by Corey Anderson
  
  
  In this week's cover story, Devil's Advocate, writer Jonathan Kaminsky delves into the difficult tasks law enforcement and the medical community face when dealing with alleged victims of sexual abuse by examining the case of Daniel Jourdain, who was accused of abusing his 11-year-old nephew.
  [Posted at City Pages - The Blotter - 7/11/2007 9:23:29 AM]
• 7/11 Morning Communiqué by Corey Anderson
  
  
  Pope Benedict XVI declares Catholicism awesome and other Christian churches bogus, University of Oregon study finds stealth advertising in most local news programs, D.C. Madam Deborah Jeane Palfrey's phone records, 11 movies saved by historical inaccuracy, the Minnesota Blog of the Day, and more...
  [Posted at City Pages - The Blotter - 7/11/2007 1:16:00 AM]
• My movie year (so far) by Steve Monaco
  
  
  Back Door to Hell (1964), starring Jack Nicholson, directed by Monte Hellman. At the time, the "star" of this low-budget war movie was Jimmie "Honeycomb" Rodgers, but he's easily outshined by young Jack, who isn't even that good yet.
  [Posted at Steve Monaco - Couch Pundit - 7/11/2007 12:31:42 AM]
• American Freakshow by Peter Schilling Jr.
  
  
  I haven't watched the All-Star game in years and years. I last caught the thing the year Selig declared the game a tie, and then the next season made it the determinant for home field advantage in the Fall Classic, something I'm sure Tampa Bay's Carl Crawford cares buckets about.
  [Posted at City Pages - Balls! Sports Blog - 7/10/2007 9:27:55 PM]
• That Crazy Gonzo by Elaine Cassel
  [Posted at Cassel: Civil Liberties Watch - 7/10/2007 6:57:16 PM]
• Matt Smith joins City Pages as Managing Editor by Corey Anderson
  Veteran journalist Matt Smith will be the new managing editor at City Pages, Village Voice Media announced today. He replaces Michael Tortorello, who is resigning to pursue other interests.
  [Posted at City Pages - The Blotter - 7/10/2007 3:22:56 PM]
• 7/10 Morning Communiqué by Corey Anderson
  
  
  A Chewbacca impersonator molests a Marilyn Monroe impersonator, antidepressants are the most commonly prescribed drug in the U.S., high school pal sues porn star for stealing her name, ten politically incorrect truths about human nature, Slate's action-movie one-liner contest winners, the Minnesota Blog of the Day, and more...
  [Posted at City Pages - The Blotter - 7/10/2007 6:35:52 AM]
• ATOY: '80s punk band reunites by Pete Scholtes
  [Posted at Peter S. Scholtes - Complicated Fun - 7/9/2007 3:39:16 PM]
• A bad day fishing by Paul Demko
  Dewayne Davidson was transported to the hopsital for medical treatment. In addition to the severe leg wound, he sustained two broken teeth and a broken finger. He was never charged with any crime...
  [Posted at City Pages - The Blotter - 7/9/2007 3:03:35 PM]
• Fabulous Freddy Adu by Paul Demko
  
  
  It's been a schizophrenic few weeks for U.S. soccer fans. The men's squad was largely uninspiring in its run through the Gold Cup, gritting out victories over humdrum squads like Panama and Canada.
  [Posted at City Pages - Balls! Sports Blog - 7/9/2007 11:39:03 AM]
• Injured vets advocate wheels into Eau Claire en route to New York by Pete Scholtes
  In a journey that has so far resembled a cross between a walkathon and The Straight Story, local musician Robert William Van Vranken II has been wheeling across Minnesota since June 1, raising money and awareness for injured war veterans.
  [Posted at City Pages - The Blotter - 7/9/2007 11:10:06 AM]
• Muscle Shark frustrates Franca, defends title by Paul Demko
  
  
  Sean Sherk's first UFC lightweight title defense nearly ended disastrously. In the opening seconds of his match against Hermes Franca on Saturday night, Sherk got caught in a guillotine that looked like it would mean lights out.
  [Posted at City Pages - Balls! Sports Blog - 7/9/2007 11:05:23 AM]
• The rain couldn't stop the first annual Black Dog Block Party by Nate Patrin
  
  
  Ain't this a bastard: finally, something big happens musically in Lowertown, and residents—along with assorted Twin Cities fans of free, great local music—are rewarded by getting a deluge of rain dumped on them.
  [Posted at City Pages - Culture To Go - 7/9/2007 9:44:32 AM]
• 7/9 Morning Communiqué by Corey Anderson
  
  
  Private contractors outnumber soldiers in Iraq, Sprint cancels service to needy customers, non-marital childbearing balloons to over 36 percent, Sports Illustrated picks the best athletes by jersey number, heavy metal quilts, the Minnesota Blog of the Day, and more...
  [Posted at City Pages - The Blotter - 7/9/2007 6:38:08 AM]
• The Monday Movie Quiz #131 by Steve Monaco
  [Posted at Steve Monaco - Couch Pundit - 7/9/2007 12:18:06 AM]
• Last week's Movie Quiz winners by Steve Monaco
  
  
  The quintessential "Friendly alien with a warning" story, it also featured what is probably the best-known line of outer-space movie dialogue ever: "Klaatu barada nikto!"
  [Posted at Steve Monaco - Couch Pundit - 7/8/2007 8:07:58 PM]
• I never meant 2 cause you a vacation day by Corey Anderson
  
  
  Prince fans take to 7th Street for a chance to see him perform at First Avenue for the first time in 20 years.
  [Posted at City Pages - Culture To Go - 7/7/2007 8:30:59 AM]
• Uptown Karaoke King Tom Wheaton by Jessica Armbruster
  
  
  Every Thursday through Saturday night, husband and wife team Tom and Judy Wheaton host TNT Karaoke until the wee hour of 1:30 am.
  [Posted at City Pages - Culture To Go - 7/6/2007 3:58:19 PM]
• The faithful flock to Sage Francis by Corey Anderson
  
  
  As he takes the stage clad in black and sporting circular sunglasses, Sage Francis looks not unlike Dr. Robotnik from Sonic the Hedgehog. By Steve McPherson
  [Posted at City Pages - Culture To Go - 7/6/2007 3:39:51 PM]
• Vang Pao devoted his life to fighting communism in Laos—until the U.S. government arrested him by Corey Anderson
  This week's OC Weekly features a story on former Royal Lao Army General Vang Pao and his recent arrest for his involvement in the secret purchase of millions of dollars worth of AK-47s, C-4 explosives and Stinger missiles.
  [Posted at City Pages - The Blotter - 7/6/2007 1:58:36 PM]
• Founder of Amsterdam Red Light District "goodwill" center dead at 94 by Corey Anderson
  
  
  Alida Margaretha Boddhardt joined the Salvation Army in 1934 and established a "goodwill" center in Amsterdam's Red Light District following World War II. The shelter assisted prostitutes and their children, the homeless, and drug addicts.
  [Posted at Corpus Obscurum - 7/6/2007 12:03:29 PM]
• American Idle Friday Random Ten (7/6) by Corey Anderson
  Joining Rox Pop, TBogg, and Just a Cool Cat, here's the American Idle Friday Random Ten...
  [Posted at Corey Anderson - American Idle - 7/6/2007 6:33:14 AM]