Issue: August 14, 2008
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The chemistry of beauty
The dark side of personal-care products.
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Hip outsourcing
A local man goes to India for medical treatment.
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Blocking the bench
Disgruntled local litigants challenge absence of unopposed judicial candidates on June primary ballot.
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Freewheelin at the national conventions
Liquefied natural gas, water-conserving washing machines and bikes.
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Demolition days
It’s almost time to go all kung fu on the new SN&R building.
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Pack a waste-free lunch
Reusable water bottles, food containers and utensils reduce waste.
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United Natural Foods: a green company
Organic and natural foods distributor greens up its Rocklin headquarters.
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Letters for August 14, 2008
Love, hate, indifference—readers express their opinions, sometimes about each other.
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My fiancé’s son went to Europe; no T-shirt
Joey on Europe and leisure.
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In China, bowling is an icebreaker
Yes, there are some customs that are truly cross-cultural.
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From filly to mare
When you help someone else, it turns out they’re helping you.
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Proposition 1 with a bullet
Too bad the rail authority picked a non-green train route.
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Livable city
New Sacramento 2030 plan is another reminder that smart growth is here to stay.
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Editorial cartoon
This week’s cartoon from the mind of John Kloss.
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The Iranian gambit
As the clock runs out on Vice President Dick Cheney, will the United States invade Iran? Probably not.
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Sacramento’s Sizzling Sirens burlesque
Sell the sizzle, not the steak.
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Over the edge
What does it take to survive atop the world’s highest peaks?
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Gandhi takes cinema out to the ballgame
Nevada City Film Festival will feature movies from around the world.
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Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2
More challenging (and more rewarding) than real geometry.
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Zombie Haiku
This summer, zombies / feast on flesh and poetry / neither one survives.
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Foothill Theatre Company: update
The financial woes of the Foothill Theatre Company could be over.
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The Importance of Being Earnest
Honesty is the best policy, except when you’re lying.
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Your Ghost Fits My Skin
Sacramento’s Silver Darling’s debut album is outstanding.
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‘My love for you is ticking clock’
Olaf-approved Saviours rock the Blue Lamp.
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Don’t let me be misunderstood
Jackson on naming coffee beverages.
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Nevada City Film Festival
Q-and-A with guest filmmaker Mike Mills.
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Fly Me to the Moon (Maximum 3D Experience)
Dude, it’s in 3-D.
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