Issue: February 05, 2009
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Who gets hit?
Nevada lawmakers must decide whether they can rebuild and reform the state tax structure in 120 days.
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Gibbons seeks new taxes
Gov. Jim Gibbons tries to avoid raising taxes by taking money from localities.
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Romney v. Reid
Two straws in the wind indicate former Massachusetts governor taking unusual interest in Nevada senator.
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Floral billboard project killed
The Obama administration pulls the plug on corporate highway logos.
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Nevada Opera Company struggling
Reno’s only opera needs big money by Feb. 20.
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Knight at the opera
Nevada Opera’s director struggles with the economic downturn.
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Working overtime
Congratulations to our city’s daily newspaper for taking on a big job.
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Take your pick: Higher taxes or fewer services
People who want all the services and fewer taxes are unrealistic.
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Some good news is hard to find
Republicans are already trying to figure ways to turn the poor economy to political advantage.
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Letters for February 5, 2009
Love, hate, or indifference—readers express their opinions—sometimes about each other.
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Nevada’s next outrageous industry
Bruce writes about how Nevada survives the meltdown.
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On the road
This exhibit at the Nevada Historical Society Museum explores the early impressions of female visitors to Nevada.
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King of Hong Kong
For Michael Tsu, growing up in Elko was the perfect preparation for being crowned Mr. Hong Kong.
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A Hail Mary pass
A service’s cancellation brings on a meditation on prayer.
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A pale imitation
The Uninvited is a mediocre remake of A Tale of Two Sisters, a Korean flick that’s one of the best horror movies of the last 10 years.
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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
Going to the movies? Here’s your local guide to the highs and lows of Hollywood’s latest releases.
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Frost/Nixon
Going to the movies? Here’s your local guide to the highs and lows of Hollywood’s latest releases.
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Tiger style
One of the genuine masterminds of hip hop talks about some of his current projects.
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Stuffed silly
Ijji Sushi is one more place in town to pursue the noble, gluttonous pursuit of all-you-can-eat sushi.
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Stunted growth?
Nevada’s organic certification program could be on the chopping block.
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The Emperor news blows
Emperor penguins face near extinction by 2100.
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Is going green worth it?
When it comes to home improvement, Greenandsave.com can help estimate your green rate of return. If only they could do math.
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Eco-Event: Public hearing on White Pine County coal burning power plant
The Reno hearing covers the potential environmental impacts of this proposed power plant in eastern Nevada.
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