Firewall

This high-tech heist thriller is like a For Dummies guide to the genre.

Feb. 17, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

My One and Only

Renée Zellweger stars in this 1950s-set story that's based on George Hamilton's memories of his early years traveling with his mother while she searched for a new husband.

"...Richard III to Wimbledon and the Harrison Ford cyber-thriller Firewall – I couldn’t articulate it; he’s also done highly..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Latest in Paper

Kurt Wallender, a senior detective with the Ystad Police Department, is the focus of a series of international bestsellers by Swedish author Henning Mankell. Police procedurals, these kinds of novels are called, but these books are about police procedure the way Philip K. Dick's science fiction was about star wars: not really.

"...White Lioness, Sidetracked, The Fifth Woman, One Step Behind, Firewallby Henning Mankell..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Books Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Naked City

South Carolina primary victor George W. Bush goes on the defensive after John McCain wins big in Michigan.

"...Gov. George W. Bush's firewall is beginning to look like the Maginot Line. Instead..."

Feb. 25, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Chasing the Story of Chop & Steele

Ben Steinbauer and Berndt Mader tell a goofy First Amendment story

"...then you are going to have to create a firewall between this production and your company.”..."

May 10, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: Online Voter Registration Saves Money and Reduces Fraud. So Why Won’t Texas Allow It?

Travis County's voter registrar explains why online voter registration is good for business

"...security as personal information is protected behind the same firewall that protects all state online transactions. Applicants must provide..."

March 31, 2023 Column by Bruce Elfant

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 20-26

"...(July 23-Aug. 22): "Dear Rob the Astrologer: The computer firewall at my youth hostel is blocking your website. I..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

How the Filibuster Has Already Undermined Democracy

The recent attacks on reproductive rights reveal another reason to let the filibuster burn

"...that still required a "talking" filibuster) to maintain a firewall against reform. After the Civil War and the collapse..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Michael King

Faster Than Sound: It’s Now or Never for a Music Venue Preservation Fund

When will the city of Austin give music venues aid to preserve their so-called ‘Live Music Capital’?

"...remain slim due to the company's longstanding news media firewall and non-disclosure agreements. They did announce a virtual ACL..."

Sept. 25, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

City Budget: Room to Move

Council nears final decisions on 2019 budget

"...for cities to raise taxes higher now, as a firewall against any future cap on rate hikes. The current..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

State Lege: Same, Same, but Different

We could have told you in advance, not much change happening at state level

"...the last few sessions, the House has been the firewall to cool the increasingly radical agenda coming out of..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bruce Sterling on Social Media Jihads

How good are terrorists' Twitter game?

"...idea, they think the huddles masses behind the Chinese Firewall and the new Russian firewalls want to get out..."

March 13, 2015 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Beethoven to Beyoncé

SXSW Music panels – topics over talent. Except they're also star-studded.

"...far fewer constraints, obviously. Other than the occasional government-run firewall, accessibility has never been more broad. Karim Fanous, head..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Music Feature by The Music Staff

About a Boy

On Aaron Swartz, the NSA, and the complicated story of digital reality

"...be might go to keep information trapped between a firewall of lies, disinformation, and threats...."

March 7, 2014 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Housecore Horror Live Shot No.2 – Day One

Repulsion, Headcrusher, Goblin, and Down – killing it

"...trio started and stopped through a crowd-pleasing set of firewall blear and storm-shutter percussion...."

Oct. 26, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Bitten by Truth

'High Tech, Low Life' explores citizen reporting in China

"...as China replaces the Great Wall with the Great Firewall...."

April 5, 2013 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Education Stories

School finance lawsuits, AISD board shakeup, and more

"...closures for troubled schools. House members may create a firewall, with Democrats and rural Repub­lic­ans fighting back against "reforms"..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Napalm Death, Cattle Decapitation/Pack of Wolves, Lions of Tsavo

Live Shots

"...the ante exponentially with two guitarists pushing a sonic firewall powered by drummer Josh Dawkins' punishing assault, which brought..."

May 1, 2009 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Metallurgy

Thursday

"...polyps without compromising either melodic cadence of verse or firewall riffs ("The Fate of Men," "Seven Cities") distinguishes their..."

March 14, 2008 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

"This Is a Contested Campaign"

Live blogging: Obama and Clinton spar tonight in Ohio

"...to be with Texas and Ohio looking like her "firewall." Now, the debate on Iraq actually has a moment..."

Feb. 26, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Saints

Gift guide

"...reviled newborn hurricane. Discs one and four are the firewall. Like The Ramones, the Saints' 1977 Sire first-born (I'm)..."

Dec. 10, 2004 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Austin @ Large: (Jennifer) Gale Force

The vote in the AISD board elections suggests too many Austinites are just not paying attention

"...although it may be time to wonder where the firewall is going to be – she's still young, and..."

May 28, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Hard Feelings Reviewed

"...meltdown, and with 10 songs in 27:51, only a firewall could stem its spread. Chief John Schooley and his..."

Feb. 27, 2004 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Metallurgy

Metallurgy

"...extreme "vocal machine," not an axe. John Adubato's guitars firewall "180 Proof," but more "Arrival of Niburu" textures and..."

Jan. 9, 2004 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Capitol Chronicle

Here come the constitutional amendments, propositioning you.

"...from "frivolous" lawsuits, but which could extend that financial firewall for all corporations and any civil lawsuit. That's the..."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Killer D's: Investigate This!

"...more important issue is whether there will be any "firewall" between Homeland Security and ordinary law enforcement. The answer..."

June 20, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

Tort Deform gives business the gold mine, the rest of us the shaft.

"...the proposed constitutional amendment tort-reformers are demanding as a firewall against any court meddling with their statutory caps on..."

April 4, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Dancing About Architecture

Is the Return of Wayne Douglas on the way? Bob Schneider gets a solo record deal.

"...well as a new number co-written with Graham titled "Firewall" that features Miles Zuniga of Fireball, er, Fastwall, I..."

Sept. 8, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The Road to Rail

Can light rail in Austin work well with Smart Growth?

"...overlays, and what developments are allowed, and how a firewall can go up to prevent speculative influences that impact..."

July 21, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Jean Caffeine Idée Fixe (Joe)

Texas Platters

"...best when she slams home her sentiments, as on "Firewall" and "Word Junkie." Even better is her warm embrace..."

June 30, 2000 Music Review by Margaret Moser

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