Issue: January 22, 2009
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Star power
A Northern Nevada astrologer looks to the sky for what the future holds for the Obama administration.
This article was published on 01.22.09
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Gibbons plan dead on arrival
The governor’s speech helped reduce trust with the legislature.
This article was published on 01.22.09
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Heller votes against SCHIP
Nevada’s northern U.S. House member says the child health measure still helps immigrants.
This article was published on 01.22.09
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DEA vetoes research
The anti-drug agency kills plans for medical marijuana inquiry.
This article was published on 01.22.09
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Obscure Nevada book posted online
A volume reporting on Nevada’s exhibit at the 1893 world’s fair has been scanned and posted.
This article was published on 01.22.09
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Some new taxes
Nevada has an opportunity to live up to its Wild West reputation and solve its budget crisis in one move.
This article was published on 01.22.09
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Talk to the hand
OK, President Obama, it’s time to save us from ourselves.
This article was published on 01.22.09
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Tastes like chicken (only better)
Want some poultry that doesn’t taste like chicken? Here ya go.
This article was published on 01.22.09
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Letters for January 22, 2009
Love, hate, or indifference—readers express their opinions—sometimes about each other.
This article was published on 01.22.09
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Pah Rah wind farm thoughts
Bruce returns to the subject of the wind turbines in Palomino Valley.
This article was published on 01.22.09
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Life during wartime
An American epic poem is brought to life in Carson City.
This article was published on 01.22.09
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Craft work
Local artists and crafters sell their work online using the website Etsy.com.
This article was published on 01.22.09
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Crisis in faith
Inauguration Day may well confirm our faith in the American Way.
This article was published on 01.22.09
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Last Chance Harvey
Going to the movies? Here’s your local guide to the highs and lows of Hollywood’s latest releases.
This article was published on 01.22.09
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Revolutionary Road
Going to the movies? Here’s your local guide to the highs and lows of Hollywood’s latest releases.
This article was published on 01.22.09
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Spider-men
Black Widows Forever play raw, rowdy, raunchy rock ’n’ roll.
This article was published on 01.22.09
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Dessert island
The chairs are uncomfortable, the portions are small, but the desserts are worth it.
This article was published on 01.22.09
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Green burial pays its respects
Nevada has one funeral home certified by the Green Burial Council, and it’s in Reno.
This article was published on 01.22.09
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Save a job, turn off your computer
If Washoe County employees turned off their computers at night, the county would save $100,000 a year, or at least two jobs.
This article was published on 01.22.09
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Google’s carbon footprint
In terms of CO2, is conducting a Google search like boiling a tea kettle? Like lifting your little pinky? Does it matter?
This article was published on 01.22.09
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Results of area phone book recycling
100 tons of books take a load off.
This article was published on 01.22.09