Issue: August 28, 2008

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Water supplies become a marketplace commodity
The corporate community wants to corner the market on water.
This article was published on 08.28.08
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McCain ad quotes Nevada newspaper
A Las Vegas Review-Journal editorial gets featured in a national campaign.
This article was published on 08.28.08
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Nevada history DVDs for sale
Local cable access operation sells Nevada history DVDs.
This article was published on 08.28.08
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Slate writer: Stop lionizing violent fathers
Fathers’ rights advocates need nonviolent symbols for the movement—not murderers like Reno’s Darren Mack.
This article was published on 08.28.08
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New Hampshire takes offense at Biden’s Nevada dalliance
The Manchester Union Leader accuses Biden of two-timing New Hampshire.
This article was published on 08.28.08
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A CD retailer tries to buck the trend
David Calkins opened his CD store when others were shutting down.
This article was published on 08.28.08
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Safety first
Great, you’re riding your scooter. Now can we get you to put a helmet on?
This article was published on 08.28.08
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Once again
Microsoft Word stole my work, and all you get for it is a diluted blast of brilliance.
This article was published on 08.28.08
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The Olympics inspire us to be our best
Our society teaches us mediocrity is good enough. The Olympics teach us differently.
This article was published on 08.28.08
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A change in the weather. Shudder.
The first hint of autumn brings on the fear of a long winter.
This article was published on 08.28.08
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Letters for August 28, 2008
Love, hate, or indifference—readers express their opinions—sometimes about each other.
This article was published on 08.28.08
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Olympic musings
Bruce discusses technology and its tax breaks.
This article was published on 08.28.08
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Kitchen sinkers
A husband and wife exhibit artwork at the downtown library.
This article was published on 08.28.08
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Raw material
British artist Chris Drury brings a new perspective and a new kind of exhibition to Nevada.
This article was published on 08.28.08
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Worlds within worlds
Enlightenment can be sought at the Quang Nghiem Zen Buddhist Temple in the desert.
This article was published on 08.28.08
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Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Short review of the film Vicky Cristina Barcelona.
This article was published on 08.28.08
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Bikini killers
The members of Wasteland Witch are unabashed Riot Grrrls.
This article was published on 08.28.08
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High steaks
Ready to drop some serious cash for a good steak?
This article was published on 08.28.08
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Don’t waste your food
A zero waste school lunch box focuses on reducing and reusing.
This article was published on 08.28.08
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DRI researchers find a surprise in the Arctic
Coal left a legacy of toxic heavy metals in the Arctic.
This article was published on 08.28.08
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Water wasters
Guess which champion cyclist is a huge water waster.
This article was published on 08.28.08