Issue: October 06, 2005
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Homeland pork
Money to protect the homeland is being allocated not on the basis of need but of congressional pull.
This article was published on 10.06.05
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Reid under pressure
U.S. Sen. Harry Reid is being pressured to allow a vote on the latest Supreme Court nomination.
This article was published on 10.06.05
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Supermoto results
Northern Nevada got an eyeful with the Supermoto A-Go-Go.
This article was published on 10.06.05
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Shot in the arm
Two first ladies visited Reno to promote child immunization.
This article was published on 10.06.05
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Light footprint
A study of humankind’s impact on the planet shows Nevada remains remote.
This article was published on 10.06.05
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Yucca loses a backer
Utah Sen. Robert Bennett withdrew his support for the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump.
This article was published on 10.06.05
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Languages of love
Singer Maria DeBarros talks about moving from Africa to the United States and falling in love with Mexican culture.
This article was published on 10.06.05
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Road to ruin
Keep your cool on the road, but remember the Spaghetti Bowl construction when it comes time to vote.
This article was published on 10.06.05
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Fall into autumn
The Beach Boys had it right: What we need is an endless summer.
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Letters for October 6, 2005
Love, hate, or indifference—readers express their opinions—sometimes about each other.
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Down with downtown
Reno is starting to look like it might end up with a real, serviceable downtown.
This article was published on 10.06.05
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A fable about wealth, fairness and racism
A new spin on the old story of the ants and the grasshopper.
This article was published on 10.06.05
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Think happy thoughts … or else
A peek into your children’s future, thanks to corporate-mongering U.S. Supreme Court justices.
This article was published on 10.06.05
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Freedom of speech
Artists express their concerns about free expression in the ACLU-sponsored exhibit, 1984 + 20 - Art for Post 9/11.
This article was published on 10.06.05
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Singing the occupational blues
As Nevada’s urban casinos try to figure out how to deal with declining numbers of tourists, lounge singers say the glamour and prestige of performing in casinos ain’t what it used to be.
This article was published on 10.06.05
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Story in purgatory
In between comical high notes, Brüka Theatre’s double bill, Oh, Hell!, keeps misplacing its mojo.
This article was published on 10.06.05
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Shoes shines
In Curtis Hanson’s latest movie, In Her Shoes, three actresses at the top of their games take a story that could’ve been a schmaltzy flop and make it shine.
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He’s got the beat
Classical music isn’t boring. You just have to listen to the right stuff.
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Fast, fresh Mex
Taqueria Superior splits the difference between gourmet Mexican cuisine, cheap fast food, and the divier, “more authentic” places.
This article was published on 10.06.05