Al Gore recently told ABC news "the growing meat intensity of diets around the world is one of the issues connected to this global crisis — not only because of the CO2 involved, but also because of the water consumed in the process." This "inconvenient truth" was omitted from his movie, even though "The Official […]
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On the pushiness and paleness of vegetarians
The writer of the letter "Vegetarians are Too Pushy about their Lifestyle" [Nov. 4] stated that most of the vegetarians he knows are "excessively pale and overweight." He needs to widen his circle and get out more. Science tells us that, on average, vegetarians weigh 3 to 20 percent less than meat-eaters. Vegetarians also experience […]
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Even broccoli farms can endanger the Amazon forest
I agree with Scott Smith [Nov. 4 Letters] that the frequency of pro-vegetarian diet letters can be annoying, but I also found both Mark Noble's and Mark Strazzer's replies [Nov. 18 Letters] to contain solid points and to be well thought out and well written. I do have to counter one of Mr. Strazzer's points: […]
Is there only one Republican who gets health-care reform?
This letter is addressed to the Republican senators and congressmen who are all fortunate enough to have wonderful health care provided to them by the government — but are opposed to the new proposals that would insure millions who are not as lucky as they, prevent insurance companies from using preexisting conditions to turn people […]
Vegans know better than to eat like chimps
Kim Bonsteel's recent letter [Nov. 25] contains several errors. Natural does not equal good. Foods made with natural ingredients may not be good tasting or good for you. Things found in nature are not necessarily good. Nonconsensual sex, the keeping of harems, theft by force and cannibalism are all found in nature and in some […]
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Midwinter revels and holidays of light
"Go Christmas, go Hanukkah, go Kwanzaa, go Solstice!" So shout the brightly clad young models of a current TV commercial, as they leap about the screen like cheerleaders in their stripy sweaters and knitted gloves. Yet another seasonal advertisement by a multinational garment-selling conglomerate. But wait. What are the holidays mentioned in the ad again? […]
Winter warm ups
As the last of the leaves fall and our mountains turn gray, the animals are preparing their winter burrows for a little down time. Some humans too — or at least those in sync with the seasons — may also be getting ready for hibernations of sorts: dusting off movie collections, re-padding their recliners, stocking […]
Shopping with meaning
With all the talk about every day being black Friday, it's easy to fall prey to coupon crazes and power-hour frenzies. But there is a way to shop for meaningful, one-of-a-kind gifts without the hassle of mall parking or mounting credit card debt: Craft fairs. Craft-matic: Selling handmade wares at the twice-yearly Big Crafty, which […]
Outside Woolworth Walk
If you look closely you’ll notice that her nails match her t-shirt.
Tyler Ramsey talks about songwriting, being on tour and coming home
Jason Sandford caught up with Asheville-based singer/songwriter/guitarist Tyler Ramsey before his Saturday show at the Grey Eagle. Ramsey’s just finished a tour with indie phenoms Band of Horses. Video by Jesse Hamm.
Cranky Hanke’s Weekly Reeler Dec. 2-8: One of those weeks
The good news is that Fantastic Mr. Fox (review in this week’s Xpress), Pirate Radio, A Serious Man and An Education are all still in town. In fact, while Fantastic Mr. Fox underperformed most places, it did considerably above the national average locally – a pattern I expect to hold if it has the Asheville appeal of Wes Anderson’s last two films.
Buncombe Commissioners preview: Short and sweet
As the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners enters the final month of 2009, its agenda for Tuesday’s meeting appears simple: give zoning final approval; appoint vice chair; appoint some board members; go home.
Edgy Mama: How to survive the holidays with kids
That 18-wheeler barreling down the mountainside at us, with no runaway truck ramp in sight, is another holiday season. Let’s just hope the truck is loaded with Christmas trees.
Video a-Go-Go: Local Video Roundup
This week’s video roundup includes Asheville’s own band Modo doing some vampire blood-letting, the Land of Sky Cowboy Church’s boot-shining fundraiser, some rain-barrel testing by Paul Van Heden, plus Metroid Metal’s metal jam.
Cranky Hanke’s Screening Room: Shifting perceptions
Every so often things happen in a way that they form a pattern—a pattern that makes you pull back a bit and look at something in a different way. This happened to me over the course of slightly less than a week. It started last Friday night when I ran into someone—an industry professional—outside the Fine Arts after watching A Serious Man.
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Daniella Miller of More Than Mammal
Find the More Than Mammal boutique at 68 College St., Asheville.
Merry Kitschmas!
Brevard vintage aluminum tree display opens Friday.
The full Dave Rawlings interview
We couldn’t publish the full interview with Americana guitarist/producer/songwriter/singer Dave Rawlings—it would’ve consumed the entire A&E section. Thank goodness for the Internet. Here’s the whole thing, which author Brian McGee promises is “chock full of nerdy Dave Rawlings info.”