Issue: January 31, 2008
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Change agents … to a degree
Democrat contenders all use the ‘C’ word, but who can really deliver it?
This article was published on 01.31.08
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Clinton’s past is omnipresent
Recently unveiled Hillary: The Movie previews what’s sure to come in her opponents’ campaign ads.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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Obama and the prism of prejudice
‘He’s not actually going to win, right?’ That question, and particularly its source, illuminates the spectrum of stereotyping.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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Edwards choked for air
Why so little media exposure? That’s what happens when you buck the big-bucksters.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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Where they stand
How front-running Democrats compare on key issues.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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The fight of his life
Professional cage fighter Shawn Bias admits he was on drugs the night he got into a tussle with Oroville police officers, but he and his family question why near-lethal force was necessary.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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State budget
The governor’s proposed budget is unlikely to be approved in its current form, but local agencies must prepare for the worst anyway.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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Super Tuesday
Among the presidential candidates, Barack Obama and Ron Paul are the only ones who have generated enthusiastic local campaigns.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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Keene, Aanestad back Oller
Republican heavyweights lining up behind a conservative to replace Doolittle.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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Registrar: Vote early, please
County elections chief Candace Grubbs is starting to worry that people might not mail in their ballots on time.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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Looking for hitman hits
New report: Michigan woman may have tried to kill her romantic rival herself.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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Health, in order
When you were born, as in first, second or third, may determine your physical health.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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Treasure trove
Local artist Roger Braddy turns unwanted material into whimsical creations.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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America dinged in eco-ranking
The United States ranks at the bottom for environmental performance among the “Group of 8” industrialized nations.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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Burp intrigue brings bling
A Swedish university takes in nearly $600,000 to study bovine belches.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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One whopper, hold the clone!
Animal-rights and consumers groups opposed to meat and milk from cloned animals.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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Eco-center for kids
New center aims to inspire kids to take care of the Earth.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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A mess of contradictions
There are reasons why the state faces a chronic budget crisis, and it’s not just our leaders’ fault. It’s also ours.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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Endorsement recap
The CN&R’s primary picks, all on one printable page.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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‘Act of God’? More like PG&E hubris
Electrical service failures are far from inevitable and unpreventable.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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Letters for January 31, 2008
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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Multiple personalities
Jason Murray, aka Chris Topher, aka Giligadi, takes an idea and runs with it.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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A changed man
How an Edwards enthusiast turned into a Barack backer.
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Art imitates Halo
Artists are jumping into the worlds of video games.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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Days of Lore
Livin’ in the ’90s again with good ol’ Vomit Launch — thanks, Wackness!
This article was published on 01.31.08
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The Three Snow Bears
Latest offering from beloved children’s author not quite up to par.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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Technobabble
The Mac leaves others in the dust … again; the game inside your head; finally, home laser hair removal for pasty people!; free video games are the wave of the future; and the Wacky Web site of the Week.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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Black Mountain
A throwback to late-'60s riff rock—done right.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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Reverend Organdrum
The Reverend leads a new group on Hi-Fi Stereo.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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Grand pianists
The 2008 Monster Piano Concert gets a sizeable group tickling the ivories.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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A need for no-knead
Henri weathers the January storms with No-Knead Bread.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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Oil monger
Daniel Day-Lewis gets diabolical in There Will Be Blood.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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The Internet’s a killer
Death-by-Web flick Untraceable tiptoes into new territory.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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Nirvana: Unplugged in New York
A deeper look into the psyche of Kurt Cobain.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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Freeze, fees!
Students push a ballot initiative to stop tuition hikes at state universities.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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What’s really going on?
Study looks into how students learn and what they’re really doing in school.
This article was published on 01.31.08
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