Stun Guns Are The New Pepper Spray
Jul 31st, 2008 · Youth Radio commentator Jordan Monroe says instead of carrying drab, boring pepper spray, people are picking up stun guns in animal prints and neon colors.
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The Bloodsugars: 'Purpose Was Again'
Jul 8th, 2008 · The Bloodsugars's sound is either a descendent of the best aspects of '80s synth rockers or the offspring of trance and power pop. The Brookyln-based foursome takes radio-ready melodies and power chord guitar rock and blends them with dance floor beats, keyboards, and synths. The group's debut EP, BQEP, rides on the neon glow of its six tightly wound pop songs riddled with hooks.
St. Petersburg: Chic Setting for Russian Cuisine
Jan 24th, 2008 · Housed in a building of the former Imperial Academy of Sciences, Restoran offers classic Russian dishes in a chic-minimalist atmosphere. Russia correspondent Gregory Feifer says it's a welcome change from the neon of the city's other eateries.
Arts Festival's Burning Man Torched Early ****
Aug 29th, 2007 · Paul Addis burned the Burning Man. He torched the symbol of the annual Burning Man Arts Festival in the Nevada desert. It's wood and neon, 40 feet high. The symbol is meant to be burned. But Addis, who's a performance artist, burned the Burning Man four days early. He has now been arrested.
Iconic Neon Sign Survives Vegas Makeover ****
Oct 3rd, 2006 · Betty Willis, now 83 years old, designed the iconic "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign at the edge of the city. Many vintage neon signs haven't survived the various makeovers the city has seen in recent years. But this one landmark sign is still standing.
When Art Goes Public, Neighborhoods Notice
Jul 15th, 2006 · In Washington, D.C., two public art projects -- a lively, hand-painted playground mural and a colorful neon display at a recreation center -- show how communities can help brighten their little corners of the world.
Taking a Tour of Los Angeles' Historic Neon Art *
Jun 29th, 2005 · Bright lights, big cities and neon... The signs that illuminate the landscape of many American cities were first seen in Los Angeles. Alex Cohen of member station KQED rides along on a tour that spotlights the neon landmarks of Los Angeles -- kicking off a Day to Day series featuring summer tours around America.
Kevin Young's Poetry Noir, 'Black Maria' ***
Mar 3rd, 2005 · Kevin Young talks about his new book, Black Maria. The poems in the collection tell the story of a private detective and femme fatale. The action takes place on the wet, neon-lit streets of a place called Shadowtown.
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