16 Blocks is an arts & culture magazine for Blacksburg, Virginia. The home page is at 16blocksmagazine.com, here's my page on their site.

“FIRST THEY CAME FOR THE SONIC…”Issue 16, May 2009
The editors present the following disturbing messages that were mysteriously received attached to the legs of pigeons.
A cautionary tale on the excesses of sustainability.
Local Copy | article on 16 Blocks site

Obama Won, and It's All Your Fault!, Issue 12, November 2008
Satire on an Obama win from the point of view of a McCain supporter
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Medical Workers, Religion, and Treatment, Issue 11, October 2008
Discussion of the HHS ruling on "conscience" law and medical workers
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Politics the Blathering, Issue 10, September 2008
Another collaboration with Amy Splitt, this time we create and play a political card game. Good times.
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Urban Scrawl: Graffiti on the Blocks, Issue 10, September 2008
Fanciful interpretations of graffiti found in downtown Blacksburg.
The slide show on the 16 Blocks web site is pretty cool, so there won't be a local copy of this one..

Profile: Local Artist Pat West, Issue 9, August 2008
Pat West is a painter and a sculptor that lives in Giles County. She is a gardener, builder, parent, and traveler.
Local Copy | article on the 16 Blocks web site

Politics: Dirty Tricks 101, Issue 8, June-July 2008
Another election cycle, another raft of dirty tricks. Are you wondering what "push polling" or "caging" is? Wonder no more!
Local Copy | article on the 16 Blocks web site

Campaign Apocalypse!, Issue 7, April 2008
A political column co-authored with Amy Splitt. How the candidates react to various apocalyptic scenarios.
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The Secret Origins of Deral Fenderson, Issue 6, March 2008
Feature interview with local musician
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Molly Ivins
Favorite Political Authors in Review, Issue 6, March 2008

Hillary
The Great Campaign, Issue 5, February. 2008

The Venue We've Been Waiting For?
YMCA as a music venue, Issue 4, January 2008

Santa, please...
Pris Sears asked some locals involved in the Blacksburg music scene what they would like from Santa for 2008. Here's what they said.
Issue 3, December 2007

Dear Santa
It might not fit in your sack, but this is the day I want you to bring me...
Issue 3, December 2007