Issue: August 23, 2007

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“Racked up”
One woman’s search for the truth and beauty of life in the game of pocket billiards.
This article was published on 08.23.07
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Web of opportunity?
Truckee Meadows Community College is getting into helping locals learn how to do business online.
This article was published on 08.23.07
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Satisfying the nativists
First Presidential candidates consider Iowa and New Hampshire more important than Nevada.
This article was published on 08.23.07
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Paying for democracy
Second Money is needed for Nevada presidential caucuses.
This article was published on 08.23.07
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Working man
Anthony Sullivan is a 24-year-old Renaissance man and entrepreneur.
This article was published on 08.23.07
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The brown, the white and the chola
The Mexican asks for creative ethnic labels.
This article was published on 08.23.07
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Burnt to a crisp
Hey, it’s almost Labor Day. Do you know where your Burners are?
This article was published on 08.23.07
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Calendar catharsis
You want accurate, timely, high-profile calendar listings? Do it yourself.
This article was published on 08.23.07
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Letters for August 23, 2007
Love, hate, or indifference—readers express their opinions—sometimes about each other.
This article was published on 08.23.07
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Feeling the burn
Going to Burning Man? Bruce Van Dyke has some tips and tricks before you set foot on the playa.
This article was published on 08.23.07
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Go to school, then to work
Keep kids from working after school? Send them to work.
This article was published on 08.23.07
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The trouble with tie-dye
Is a one-of-a-kind hand-dyed T-shirt art? The city of Sparks says nope.
This article was published on 08.23.07
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New heights
Woodblock artist Carol Brown’s imagination has taken her work to new heights.
This article was published on 08.23.07
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Trail angel
Hikers attempting to master the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail are helped along by “trail angels” like Justin Amaro.
This article was published on 08.23.07
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Strangely familiar
The All People’s Baptist Church may have its services in Korean, but it sure feels like home.
This article was published on 08.23.07
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School of rock
Learn how to shred on the guitar, or just look like you can.
This article was published on 08.23.07
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Simon says
Mark Simon has all the earmarks of a great soundman.
This article was published on 08.23.07
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Puke planet
The Invasion is a patchwork of flaws that very well might make you sick to your stomach.
This article was published on 08.23.07
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Fear of the familiar
Psychobilly rockers Xenophobes aren’t afraid of a little foreign influence in their music.
This article was published on 08.23.07
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Threats of savory sushi
Rickshaw’s Sushi is a life-affirming, friendly, all-you-can eat experience.
This article was published on 08.23.07
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Pick a peck of peppers
It’s getting hot in here, so pickle all your cloves—and peppers and roots.
This article was published on 08.23.07
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Gimme shelter
Burning Man provides a good test run for green building designs in the works.
This article was published on 08.23.07
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Tahoe’s future unclear
Ex-prez Clinton and other bigwigs come to the Tahoe Summit looking for a little clarity.
This article was published on 08.23.07
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