Issue: July 05, 2012
Would we be better off if we went cold turkey on the gadgetry? Dumped social media and—gasp!--Farmville? Said farewell to funny cats riding Roombas on You-Tube? That's the question Aaron Lake Smith takes a stab at in this week's feature.
Of course, there is another big question out there when it comes to social media site Facebook: What effect will its stock price have on California's budget? That's right; the value of Facebook has an impact on how the state's budget works out. Greg Lucas tells you what you need to know. Also up front: Crawdad Nelson on how to eat a squirrel.
In the arts section, Rachel Leibrock talks to Christian Kiefer, an American River College professor who has a new novel out; Kel Munger says Music Circus needs to build an audience that isn't eligible for AARP cards; and Andrew Bell covers Tribe of Levi's new release.
All that, plus a kicking guide to the hidden delights of the California State Fair.
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Unplugged!
Would life be better without all the electronic gadgets?
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Eight arguments for considering a tech break
Eight arguments for considering a tech break.
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Telecom conflict
Angry AT&T customers might empathize as Communication Workers of America takes on corporate behemoth.
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Neighborhood news is good news
Access Sacramento’s new youth-news program goes to the neighborhood.
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Soil isn’t dead
Auntie Ruth says we can remove all that concrete and restore farmland.
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Green-tech porn
EnviroGadget is like Pinterest for environmentalists.
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A nuclear feud
Ben Davis Jr., backer of possible November ballot measure, says misleading Legislative Analyst’s Office analysis is foiling his anti-nuke campaign.
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Ask Joey: Interdependence day
Joey advises a reader to liberate himself from codependency.
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Thank you to Melinda Welsh
SN&R founding editor steps down after 23 years of making a difference.
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Athleticism for everyone
Jayne Williams, the Slow Fat Triathlete, inspires people of all shapes to get active.
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Garbage in …
Twin River cops run amok, teachers left in the lurch, and remembering Schwarzeneggercare.
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Inhumane and unsporting
Bear and bobcat hunting with hounds isn’t just bad for the prey, it’s bad for the dogs. Support Senate Bill 1221 to stop the practice.
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Stick a fork in it
Rachel Leibrock shares a few last pop-culture tidbits before leaving Popsmart.
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Men behaving sadly
In his debut novel The Infinite Tides, Christian Kiefer explores the final frontier of space, love and dudes.
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Death by sword fight
Fools, knights, ladies and sword fights—oh, my!
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Tastes like snosberriesWilly Wonka
Willie Wonka at Fair Oaks Theatre Festival: Lots of color, but the candy’s not that great.
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Secrets of the state fair
SN&R’s top 10 ‘alternative’ reasons to check out the California State Fair.
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Va-va-voom
Who needs diamonds? The Marilyn swimsuit will soon be your new BFF.
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Theater of the mind
The Truth podcast will keep you entertained—and maybe up all night.
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‘Stitch your bitch’
Knit your own adorable puppies with the help of this book.
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Eye gifts, unwrapped
Iconic bassist Mike Watt shows off his camera skills in a new, introspective collection.
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Music Circus goes AARP
The Music Circus needs to grow up—not older.
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Big (deep-fried) fun
The California State Fair will serve plenty of beer (and foods to soak it up with).
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Use your brain
If you know a vegetarian who’s eating fish for its omega-3 fatty acids to improve brain function, let’s just say, it ain’t working.
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Tribe of Levi's album-release gig goes down this week
Sacramento trio drops long-awaited debut.
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The Amazing Spider-Man
If you’re going to be a wall-crawling web-swinger, you’d better be likeable—and this guy just isn’t.
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Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
It’s not entertainment; it’s garbage. With vampires.
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Headhunters
Living beyond one’s means and running for one’s life: Not quite the same thing.
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Safety Not Guaranteed
Wanted: Someone to go to this movie with me. Must buy own popcorn.
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Your Sister’s Sister
Improvised dialogue keeps this relationship movie fresh and interesting.
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To Rome With Love
Woody Allen’s Grand Tour takes him to Italy, where he flirts with Fellini.
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