The NATO conference in Chicago went off without much of a hitch over the weekend. Out in the streets, however, there were multiple hitches. Chicago police arrested at least 45 people. At least seven protesters were injured, along with four cops. But through it all, there was a surprising lack of Molotov cocktails being thrown [...]
On Friday, Tampa Bay-based death metal forefathers, Obituary, played their first South Florida date in over five years. Droves of the black-shirted and unshorn-hair set convened at Miami’s Grand Central to bring the “redneck stomp” and turn the place “inside out” with one of the genre’s first – and finest – bands. Obituary brought some [...]
Note from the editor: In the tradition of “Congressman’s Corner,” Salty Eggs has invited Rep. Allen West to field questions from his South Florida constituents. Until we get a response to our query, we will do our best to answer questions on his behalf, based on what we know of his temperament and politics. Dear [...]
You already know this: while earning your college degree was informative and pleasant enough, plenty of us head in a different direction. Or maybe the experience wasn’t so awesome or helpful, but we’re sticking, steadfast and stubborn, to what we set out for in the first place. Joshua Miller, the executive director and founder of [...]
Venezuela has been in the media lately: following the death of Hugo Chávez, his chosen successor, Nicolas Maduro, beat challenger Henrique Capriles in the current election for presidency. It was a miniscule margin of a win—about 50.7%–and as of this write-up, a contested verdict. But if you’re the average United Statesian, you are less aware [...]
