Issue: June 21, 2001
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Prime Time Pushers
Gone is the time when doctors held the Big Pen over prescription medicines; drug ads on TV mark the dawning of an age when our health is sold to us like soap.
This article was published on 06.21.01
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DDR drops the ball
The landlord company of the Century Riverside 12 building is dragging its feet on leasing the building’s open storefronts, agitating city officials and local businesses who want—and need—to see the spaces occupied.
This article was published on 06.21.01
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A cup of decaf with a side of art
An interview with Terri Montague, the owner of Esoteric art gallery and coffee house.
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The little guys win
The success of Citizens for a Scenic Northern Nevada shows that the powers that be can occasionally be tripped up by concerned citizens.
This article was published on 06.21.01
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Zapping the power paradigm
Shortsighted U.S. energy policy doesn’t do enough with renewable power sources.
This article was published on 06.21.01
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Letters for June 21, 2001
Love, hate, or indifference—readers express their opinions—sometimes about each other.
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Gut bomb alert!
Our health-conscious columnist presents his consumer report on foods with trans-fatty acids.
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Blowin’ smoke
The frickin’ fire is all the fault of dopey environmentalists.
This article was published on 06.21.01
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Rivers of chaos
Nance Leikhim’s paintings of rivers are far from conventional—or even realistic.
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Wiggle while you work (out)
Our arts editor gets a quick lesson in belly dancing with the Asha Belly Dancers.
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Family-friendly dance
Asha Belly Dancers want people to know that belly dancers are not the seductresses portrayed in movies and on TV.
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Back from the dead
An event of note from the weekly calendar.
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Lawsuits could be filed following fight at the Blue Max
A fight between a radio DJ and a bouncer at the Blue Max on June 8 could end up in court.
This article was published on 06.21.01
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Children know best
Our reviewer defers to the opinions of little girls concerning Western Nevada Musical Theatre Youth Company’s production of Cinderella.
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Dead on arrival
Angelina Jolie’s pouty lips and big chest may resemble the popular video game heroine, but her morose countenance makes Lara Croft: Tomb Raider one dreary movie.
This article was published on 06.21.01
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Scratch and spin
Local turntablist DJ Saurus exhibits a rare combination of skill, enthusiasm and modesty.
This article was published on 06.21.01
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Chain of consistency
On the Border provides just what you’d expect from a chain restaurant.
This article was published on 06.21.01