Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer confronts Obama
_Longstanding tension between Republican Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer and Democratic President Barack Obama flared into the public spotlight Wednesday just after Air Force One touched down in Phoenix. Brewer, who was on the tarmac to greet Obama, hand-delivered a letter before engaging the president “intensely” for several minutes, including pointing her finger directly at him, [...]
Avicii Interview
Swedish Dj, Remixer, and producer, Avicii performed this Monday at the Austin Music Hall as part of a one million dollar House for Hunger January 2012 Tour. The tour which boasts 26 high-performance shows packed into 27 days, began on January 5th, just on the heels of a Best Dance Recording Grammy nomination for the [...]
Facebook could be a source of depression
According to a new study conducted by sociologists Hui-Tzu Grace Chou and Nicholas Edge at Utah Valley University, research showed a correlation between a Facebook user’s disposition about their life and the amount of time spent on the social network. Approximately 425 students were asked to identify how much they agreed or disagreed with statements [...]
APD recruiting for new officers
In these challenging economic times, where several employers are making cutbacks and consolidating, the Austin Police Department is currently recruiting and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. Applications are available for download for cadet classes starting in December 2012, April 2013 and August 2013. APD will continue to accept applications until all testing dates are [...]
Local gallery owner and community activist may face closure
Community activist, author and entrepreneur Joyce Adejumo has spent a lifetime helping the community. After establishing Mitchie’s Gallery, she opened the gallery doors for an extensive list of programs including weekly children activities such as science and math tutoring, art workshops, sign language with story time, monthly family friendly poetry, a Co-Dependent No More-Women Support [...]
Mary J. Blige to pen song for Sundance documentary
PARK CITY, Utah — Mary J. Blige is lending her support — and her voice — to a documentary showing at the Sundance Film Festival about sexual assault in the U.S. military. Blige attended the Friday world premiere of “The Invisible War.” Producer Amy Ziering says the multiple Grammy winner would write an original song [...]
2012 Kia Forte
The compact Kia Forte four-door sedan and coupe (known as the “Koup” in Kia-talk) replaced the previous Spectra model line for 2010. Crisply styled and fitted with far more standard equipment, the name change serves to underscore the new and competitive nature of the car. It has to compete with the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, [...]
2012 Honda Accord
The 2012 Honda Accord is no longer the freshest mid-size sedan–it’s due for a full redesign in another year or two. But the current version remains one of the top choices in this class for interior space, styling, ride comfort, performance, and features–all with a sensible, economical, value-minded feel. In the crowded field of mid-size [...]
2012 Chevrolet Cruze
For decades, Chevrolet filled out its lineup with compact cars that were adequate, but arguably not on par with segment leaders like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. But change is afoot at GM, and the 2012 Cruze is arguably better in many respects than those models—and with the likes of the Hyundai Elantra, Ford [...]
Santorum, other republicans ignore broader view of economy
By Cynthia Tucker Rick Santorum — who gained the media spotlight after coming in a close second to Mitt Romney in Iowa — has long been a hard-right social conservative: opposed to reproductive rights, adamantly homophobic, hostile to contraceptive use. But he hasn’t previously been known as a race-baiter. The scion of a working-class Pennsylvania [...]
