Issue: December 14, 2006
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Greed at the top
Why corporate management of daily newspapers spells disaster for a vital component of democracy.
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And the alternatives?
Weeklies feel renewed urgency in ‘exploring a variety of truths and points of view’
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Hope for the little guy
Despite the heavy hand of media giants, the local daily plays too important a civic role—and has survived too many challenges—to fade entirely.
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Wrong kind of growth
On the educational front lines in the battle against obesity.
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Casting the future in concrete
Chico State breaks new ground with its California Pavement Preservation Center.
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Chabad rabbi opens his house
A young Hasidic rabbi and his wife are opening their home to Jews in Chico.
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Six legs and a dream
Already in Ohio, Ezra Cooley plans to ride his horse right down Wall Street before continuing his journey around the world.
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Downstroke
Humane Society has branch office; wireless in City Plaza; Chico State hires a provost.
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Letters for December 14, 2006
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Drive-by bonsai
A Los Angeles farmer sells the mini trees in the North State in time for the holidays.
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The essence of art
Dylan Tellesen injects soul into his work.
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Arts DEVOté
T-shirts for gifts, Chico State’s got skills, and the Weekly Devotions.
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Living a dream
Radio and TV legend Moriss Taylor turned his love of country music into a lifelong career.
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Days of Lore
Being sick sucks, the legend of Moriss Taylor, La Dolce Vita finally releases its album and Lost On Main better be good.
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Filmspotting
Filmspotting.net features two of the hippest film critics around.
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World Musette
Les Primirifs du Futur recreate the pre-war music of Paris.
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Merry Standish Christmas Special
Comedy duo Merry Standish bring the Christmas cheer with latest CD.
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Savage animal
Sebastian Bach talks about the true power of rock ‘n’ roll.
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What’s cooking?
Henri selects his favorite holiday gift books.
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Message muddled
Mel Gibson nearly makes up for Apocalypto‘s script/commentator shortcomings with superb direction.
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In the Mix - Movie
Re-release of It’s Wonderful Life looks better, but the extras disappoint.
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