Issue: June 23, 2005
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Why is life in Nevada so lousy?
Do you ever wonder why Nevada always comes in first or last on those state-rankings lists?
This article was published on 06.23.05
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Openness suffers
Nevada state legislators trying to crack down on terrorism ended up cracking down on Nevadans.
This article was published on 06.23.05
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Recreation
Deer Creek Park in Sparks gets federal money to repair its swimming pool, a project with a national reputation as pork.
This article was published on 06.23.05
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Journalism
The Virginia City Register has published a grudging retraction of its claims against the competing Comstock Chronicle.
This article was published on 06.23.05
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New defender
Washoe County commissioners Monday appointed Jeremy Bosler as the new local public defender.
This article was published on 06.23.05
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Fighting words
Boxing champ Elena Reid can beat you up, but she sounds like a pretty nice girl. She’ll take the ring in Reno soon.
This article was published on 06.23.05
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Open your eyes
The writing on the wall suggests a brewing battle for Reno’s oldest commercial building.
This article was published on 06.23.05
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So close to paradise
The alt-newsweekly conference, and all I came home with was this dang T-shirt.
This article was published on 06.23.05
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Letters for June 23, 2005
Love, hate, or indifference—readers express their opinions—sometimes about each other.
This article was published on 06.23.05
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Be cool at the hot springs
If you’re going to go enjoy the area’s hot springs, don’t be a dolt. Park far away and turn the goddamn radio off.
This article was published on 06.23.05
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The USA PATRIOT Act undermines American freedom
Right Hook joins the ACLU to fight the USA PATRIOT Act. Sort of.
This article was published on 06.23.05
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South Park iconoclasts
Being “anti-liberal” doesn’t make you conservative.
This article was published on 06.23.05
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After dark
When the sun goes down, artist Philippe Mazaud goes out with his camera to record the effect of darkness on empty spaces.
This article was published on 06.23.05
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Lift the veil
Smog Veil Records brought its Ohio punk/avant-garage influence to Reno and proceeded to release an eclectic library of rock ’n’ roll albums and DVDs.
This article was published on 06.23.05
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You Are Here: Personal Geographies and Other Maps of the Imagination
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Human nature
UNR actors’ energetic performances help convey Anton Chekov’s keen sense of human nature, which hasn’t changed much in since the 19th century, in A Triple Dip of Chekhov: Three One-Act Farces.
This article was published on 06.23.05
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Car reincarnated
Lindsay Lohan is as convincing as one could be talking to a Volkswagen in Herbie: Fully Loaded.
This article was published on 06.23.05
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Reno 911!: The Complete Second Season Uncensored
A short review for the home theater enthusiast.
This article was published on 06.23.05
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Devils and Dust
A mini music review to whet your audio appetite.
This article was published on 06.23.05
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Salvadoran feast
Hungry for something a little different? Living on a shoestring? El Salvador Restaurant’s got what you need.
This article was published on 06.23.05