Cover Story: College Immaterial

Wed May 14 2008, 3: 21 pm

This week’s cover story on vocational programs in today’s high schools reminds me of the old Woody Allen zinger: “Everything our parents said was good is bad. Sun, milk, red meat, college.” The idea for it came from an...  more >>



This Just In: Cave Singers Cancel

Wed May 14 2008, 3: 52 pm

After Cat Power's doctor-ordered cancellation of her Warehouse Live show (now scheduled to be made up in October), Houston's run of bad luck with indie-folk performers continues. According to Ryan Chavez of Houston promoters Super Unison, Seattle-based the Cave...  more >>

Houstoned Ballz

Astros-Giants: Big Puma Takes It Easy, Only Gets One Hit

Wed May 14 2008, 9: 31 am

Damn that Lance Berkman. The bastard only went one for three last night, and the Astros lost to the Giants 4-2 as a result. Okay, it’s not Berkman’s fault. San Fran’s Matt Cain shut the Astros down. But unlike...  more >>


Eating Our Words

$13 at Café Rabelais in Rice Village

Wed May 14 2008, 9: 39 am

Where: Café Rabelais, 2442 Times Boulevard, 713-520-8841 What $13 gets you: If you’re me, a profoundly dissatisfying and discomfiting meal. I steer clear of upscale restaurants because too often I end up feeling out-of-place, undeserving and just plain sad....  more >>

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