Issue: January 15, 2009
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Off the records
Guy Louis Rocha has played the part of Sisyphus against Nevada’s budget system for nearly three decades. Now he’s giving up.
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Who goes first?
Nevadans learn about a state program from D.C. officials or news reports instead of from their own officials.
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Casale’s Halfway Club in spotlight
The Food Channel is planning some coverage of one of Reno’s most beloved joints.
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City payroll posted on RN&R site
The Reno municipal payroll, released to Reno’s daily paper by court order, has been posted online by a weekly.
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Jim Gibbons watch
The governor’s office stops talking about the state budget because (we’re not making this up) aides say it’s against the law.
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Not dead yet
Newspapers and print media are a long way from extinct.
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Journalists gone wild
It seems there’s something to this interweb thingie after all.
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Take the time to focus on the positive
There are bright spots even during dark days.
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It’s an ill wind
Should a few suffer for a small benefit to the many?
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Letters for January 15, 2009
Love, hate, or indifference—readers express their opinions—sometimes about each other.
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Down on the (wind) farm
Residents of Quaking Aspen ask questions about energy project.
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Community collage
Three Reno artists bring their collage and assemblage works to South Lake Tahoe.
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The end of the world
University of Nevada, Reno professor Jen Hill’s book White Horizon examines the Arctic as the place where the sun finally set on the British Empire.
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Om, sweet om
The Om Home offers a variety of classes and group meditations in a non-denominational setting.
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Bitter reunion
The costars of the highest grossing film of all time reunite onscreen in a tale of anger and woe.
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Bride Wars
Going to the movies? Here’s your local guide to the highs and lows of Hollywood’s latest releases.
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Gran Torino
Going to the movies? Here’s your local guide to the highs and lows of Hollywood’s latest releases.
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Radio flyers
An exhibit of show flyers and poster art at Holland Headquarters celebrates the Reno music community.
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Fancy pants
Roundabout Market Bistro is worth a visit, if you can find it.
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Nontoxic slumber
Eco-friendly mattresses put concerns of offgassing to rest.
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Bad economy eases landfill load
With less consumption comes less waste.
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Black market mercury
With the price of gold way up, demands for mercury to extract are, too.
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EPA seeks green-worthy nominations
Know anyone who deserves some eco-friendly props?
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Welcome to Bridal Guide 2009
Weddings need love. So you don’t kill each other.
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How to be wedding dress savvy
A girl walks into a bridal salon …
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In too deep
A best man’s tale of his best friend marrying his sister.
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You’re getting married in this economy?
29 ways to cut the crap.
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Something a little different
Beyond church bells, golf courses, and casino lights.
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How do we get there from here?
Wedding day countdown checklist.
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