Money, It's a Gas

Economics, schmeconomics: Chronicle reviewer Roger Gathman compiles the latest books about the (almost) first commodity, money.

"...I took the systematic approach. The first book to look at, of course, is Thomas Friedman's The Lexus and..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Books Feature by Roger Gathman

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Our readers talk back.

"...experience" as "builders with gobs of money" like "bloodhounds looking for supper" "crawled out of the empty pockets of..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Column

Gasoline Alley

The proposed Longhorn Pipeline fuels debate because of its proximity to South Austin neighborhoods, schools, and Edwards Aquifer.

"...Hicks says, the EPA and DOT were required to look at an alternate route for the pipeline. "It is..."

Nov. 19, 1999 News Feature by Mike Jasper

Things That Go Bump

Young writer Eli Kooris spends the night in a haunted photography shop to see what he can scare up.

"...it up and am talking to a client, just looking around at nothing in particular and finally look at..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Features Feature by Eli Kooris

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Jesus Loves Hyde Park, Too

"...worth of telephone calls made on my telephone to Mexico, they said they are not willing to assist us..."

June 25, 1999 Column

Rhythm is King

"...goes, naturally, for the music of Latin America. In Mexico alone, you can find dozens of regional styles; by..."

June 25, 1999 Music Review by Jay Hardwig

Summer Reading

Brief Interviews With Hideous Men

"...the achievements of his heirs, and take a clear-eyed look at the complicated ties between Latin ballplayers and the..."

June 4, 1999 Books Review

SXSW Records

Jeff Beck

"...a guy from Vancouver named after Hank Jr. who looks like Justin from N'Sync and sounds like Tom Waits?..."

March 12, 1999 Music Feature

Alternate Histories

"...had just come out, and he was starting to look like a writer who might be going places. Now..."

Feb. 19, 1999 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

Faces and Places

"...pictures of him, 18 and handsome, dressed up and looking into the camera. Then the photos of him lying..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Books Feature by Margaret Moser

A World in Which All Worlds Fit

"...Broken Spoke, he spoke softly, lived in Nashville, and looked the part of a humble country singer: short hair,..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Music Feature by Jay Hardwig

Roots, Reckonings, and Resolutions

Roots

"...the riverside. Standing in line, Robinson recalls it didn't look that bad. A little spot under the water, up..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Music Feature by Jay Hardwig

Wrapped and Ready

"...see why this is happening you probably need to look back at least two years ago to the opening..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Lyle Lovett

"...and misleading. Like the best players, he makes it look easy...."

Sept. 11, 1998 Music Feature by Jody Denberg

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"...I've been thinking that the layout was starting to look a little tired. Just three small comments in the..."

Sept. 4, 1998 Column

Dancing About Architecture

In the Jailhouse Now

"...Well, it looks like this is it – finally – the big..."

Sept. 4, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

What's My Line?

Tracking the Freight Rail vs.Commuter Rail Debate

"...which approved spending $50,000 on a feasibility study to look at commuter rail between Austin and San Antonio...."

May 22, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Scanlines

"...characters into morally ambiguous roles and made the audience look at the issues in a different perspective. Her skill..."

April 24, 1998 Screens Feature

Don't Let Her Off, Rich

Statesman's Oppel Defends Ann's Influence-Peddling

"...the kind of crony-based oligarchy that we abhor in Mexico, Indonesia, and other developing countries...."

Jan. 23, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The Spiritual Vanguard

Eliza Gilkyson

"...our boat into silent green pools, unwelcome by the looks of it. Wildlife scatters a quarter mile upstream at..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Music Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

All Wrapped Up

Holiday Film Previews

"...at least three movies playing during this short span. Look for Williams in Flubber, Good Will Hunting, and Deconstructing..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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"...Randalls, and attending endless meetings about Triangle Park, I'm looking forward to the day when this matter is settled...."

Nov. 14, 1997 Column

At Large in the Hills

Ray Wylie Hubbard's Dangerous Spirits

"...But things didn't always look so rosy. "I haven't always been this sensitive singer-songwriter..."

Aug. 29, 1997 Music Feature

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Postmarks Scandal!

"...and normal settlement areas. The sidewalks in some areas look like crazy paving without intending to be or they..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Column

Scan Lines

"...try to make it rich smuggling drugs in from Mexico only to find that fast money isn't necessarily easy..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Screens Feature

Day Trips

"...in the tourist brochures, but it's there if you look. The ninth largest city in the U.S. is full..."

July 18, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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Welfare Coverage Excellent

"...Intercontinental Gathering for Humanity and Against Neo-liberalism in Chiapas, Mexico. This year's Second Intercontinental will be held in Spain..."

July 4, 1997 Column

Agency of Light

Tripping the Neon Lights Fantastic

"...wrought investors, and urban renewal took on a new look - or an old one, to be precise. The..."

May 23, 1997 Arts Feature by Kate X Messer

Worth a Thousand...

Words Play Off Images in Four New AMOA Exhibitions

"...am ambivalent about some of Basquiat's drawings -- they look like the unedited scribbles of a disturbed child. Drug..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

A Different Question for Every Situation

Stuart Sullivan

"...me to chase things, go to the corners and look at weird things. He can always say no. He..."

Nov. 8, 1996 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

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