Issue: October 31, 2002
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The marketing of breast cancer
Behind the pink ribbon hides the real story: the intense marketing of breast-cancer awareness and the medical industry and political insiders such awareness actually benefits.
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State of the schools
Politics obscure a clear view of schools like Susan B. Anthony Elementary.
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And still he runs
Beeman runs a long-shot campaign to oust Ose.
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City visions
Utility-tax measures could define the scope of local government.
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Letters for October 31, 2002
Love, hate, or indifference—readers express their opinions—sometimes about each other.
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Love and war
Anti-war anger, a Playboy bunny and really big trees.
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Death celebration is alive
The Day of the Dead is more than merely a Mexican version of Halloween.
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Shooting to chill
Michael Moore’s new film Bowling for Columbine is that rarest of beasts: a movie that makes you feel and then makes you think.
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Los Dias de los Muertos
An event of note from the weekly calendar.
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Mr. Bling.com
Hayward-based jeweler Mr. Bling offers a novel way to spruce up your smile.
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Long, winding road to Arco
Paul McCartney comes to town, and he actually doesn’t suck.
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Briefs or boxers
This touring version of The Full Monty, part of the Broadway Series, is based on the Chippendales-esque 1997 film hit and has additional songs.
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Autumnal pleasures
In Chicago Park, the area’s other foothill apple-growing region, there’s a pretty good place for straight-up American fried chicken.
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Food Stuff
Midtown sushi joint Taka’s offers a quieter alternative to the loud teppan scene.
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Forward march
The Capital Jazz Project teams with guitarist Henry Robinett for two concerts of Pat Metheny’s music.
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Loud Flying Owls and old and boring
The frontline report from Sacramento’s music scene—on and off the radar.
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Joseph Arthur
At the point where hope meets despair, you’ll find singer-songwriter Joseph Arthur.
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Cynthia Dall
Former Sacramento resident Cynthia Dall shines on her second CD.
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The only good rock star …
A weekly selection from the ever-expanding music scene.
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