Surviving Christmas

Money can buy happiness goes the moral of this cynical yet mildly amusing comedy starring Ben Affleck and James Gandolfini.

"...shows that money can indeed buy happiness, so economic common sense is hardly foremost in the filmmakers’ minds...."

Oct. 22, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Austin's Common Sense Collective and Pangloss Publishing have issued an inexpensive,..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Where there is no sidewalk, city law and common courtesy mandate that the pedestrian right-of-way not be obstructed..."

Aug. 6, 2004 Column

Sick of Standiford

"...when you go in front of your God. Use common sense! People are gonna do what they want to..."

Feb. 3, 2004 Postmarks

Naked City

Local T-shirt makers get an unexpected boost -- a lawsuit from their target.

"...Common sense would have said to ignore it, and it..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...should mention that I'm not a "cyclist" in the sense that Tommy Eden and Patrick Goetz are. They have..."

May 30, 2003 Column

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The sluggish transportation beat picks up speed and energy after the election.

"...ho's can do to minimize its power to apply common sense to their fantasies. But we now have two..."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Sunshine State

"...wonder of her performance is how she conveys Marly's common sense under all that sunburned attitude. Of course, all..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Another Drug War Casualty

Testimony continues this week in the capital murder trial of 23-year-old Edwin Delamora, accused of firing the fatal shot that killed Travis County Sheriff's Deputy Keith Ruiz in February 2001.

"...surprise Kevin Zeese, head of the national advocacy group Common Sense for Drug Policy. "Texas is among the worst,"..."

July 19, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

The union's due, the boys in blue, The Sopranos' view, and Miracle Mike takes it on the, um, chin.

"...Use Some Common Sense..."

April 13, 2001 Column

The Hightower Lowdown

Bush's 'Real, Live Americans'; Nike's 'Freedom to Choose'

"...It's just common sense. We Americans want to know what's in the..."

March 9, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

Naked City

The council approves a requirement that all matters coming to a vote include a note detailing their financial impact; Austin Energy's "competitive matters" resolution, which would keep some business matters secret, angers some local activists.

"...is voted on. "This seems like a real practical, common-sense, good-government thing to me," Slusher said. True enough, as..."

Feb. 16, 2001 News Feature by Emily Pyle

TV Eye

Just in time for Valentine's Day -- or to celebrate it being over -- Belinda Acosta offers her take on a few modern-day dating games.

"...I have to believe -- that good taste and common sense will prevail. All right, maybe common sense. Series..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Postmarks

Kudos for the Lost Austin issue, and much environmental ado.

"...Hmmm, there's one particular thing those two have in common ......"

Feb. 9, 2001 Column

Postmarks

Global Warming, Public Schools, and Jazz a la Zorn.

"...faster than it can spread. Other examples are becoming commonplace. In the oceans and on the land, our excessive..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Column

The Hightower Lowdown

Corporatizing Our Public Parks; Common Sense on Drug Policy

"...assures us. Now that's a mighty loose loop around tasteless.Common Sense on Drug Policy Just as volcanic eruptions are..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Column by Jim Hightower

Endorsements

"...Donna Howard will bring common sense and integrity to a board dominated by Republicans..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements

"...Donna Howard will bring common sense and integrity to a board dominated by Republicans..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature

Seeing the (Green) Light

Environment, Neighborhoods Set the Tone for Place 2 Race

"...Chamber of Commerce stalwarts now tout "managed growth" and "common sense" in the same breath, making it difficult to..."

April 14, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

The Dreaded Broccoli Cookbook

"...The Dreaded Broccoli Cookbook is a no-nonsense thinking and eating person's guide to low-fat cooking. It..."

July 30, 1999 Food Feature

Under-Stated

"...they were unable to generate, separately or collectively, a sense of Texas drama that could stand in contrast to..."

July 2, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Year of the Rabbit

The Origin

"...or so -- and it makes a lot more sense that I'm a Tiger than a Rabbit.)..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Preaching to the Converted

"Troubling Era"

"...by what the elites in the room think is common sense. By Thursday, Jones and various soulmates -- including..."

Dec. 25, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Cash Cows

The Huddled Masses

"...We're not going to stay small. It just makes sense that we build for the future."..."

Dec. 18, 1998 News Feature by Lisa Tozzi

Sonatine

"...bound by a code that supersedes every consideration of common sense (saving one's hide, etc.) he takes the assignment..."

July 17, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Step Outside

California's Smoking Ban... Coming to a Club Near You?

"...not what Californians were and (still are) crying about. Common sense says that if a sizeable percentage of your..."

Feb. 13, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Desperate Measures

"...the most gullible. First, you have to set aside common sense to believe that state and prison officials would..."

Jan. 30, 1998 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Not Your Same Old News

Politico Taps Into Latino Affairs With Critical Eye

"...didn't do massive market research, I just used some common sense and experience... and it's played itself out. They..."

Jan. 16, 1998 News Column by Lee Nichols

Give Us News, STAT!

Clooney's Cute, But Not After 10pm

"...on the proper targets, and to give people a sense of resolve to do something about it...."

Oct. 10, 1997 News Column by Lee Nichols

Kiss the Girls

"...knows she has a prowler in the house, wouldn't common sense dictate that she turn the light on, even..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

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