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September 11, 2008
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On the Spot: News
These Economic Times Make One Thing Perfectly Clear: The American Dream is Dead
Moonshine Ink looks at the big economic picture, and then focuses locally to see how we’re faring in Truckee Tahoe.
Out & About: Turning One Year Old
The business started as Spirit Interior Design 16 years ago, started by Cathy Nason, a professional designer for over 18 years.
Out & About: Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival
Beautiful Skies reigned supreme over the Village at Northstar as more than 2,000 food and wine lovers came out for the 23rd Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival, Sept. 6 and 7.
On Second Thought
Incline Village/Crystal Bay residents want details before approving “The Town”
You Pedal And Win, Any Way You Look At It!
More than 276 commitments to ride a bike at least once a week have been received, with each entry being entered to win a raffle prize – over 36 prizes have been awarded to date.
Beijing-Based CSOFT Opens Regional Office in Truckee
CSOFT International, Ltd., a leading provider of translation, localization, testing and software development, just opened their West Coast sales office in Truckee. Moonshine caught an interview with Matt Arney, VP of Sales and Marketing to ask how CSOFT chose Truckee as their new location.
An Initiative That Could Ease the Suffering Of Billions
A look at Prop 2 on the November ballot
Apparently Size Does Matter
Truckee Park & Rec board wrestles over future community center
Off The Air, Up In The Air
But Moonshine was wondering what was up with RSN being off the air?
Not Just for Burners
An organization protects the Black Rock Desert for more than just a party
On the Spot Announcements (Sept 11 - Oct 10)
News Announcements
Watch Those Orange Cones
Construction and Improvements on our highways
The Spout: Editorials
What Does A Community Organizer Do?
Over the years I have volunteered countless hours on local campaigns and fundraising efforts, for nonprofits and community groups working for CHANGE.
Supersized TAUs
Development in Tahoe is redefining an important commodity, TAUs, and in doing so, has the potential of altering the face of our communities.
Measure U is Not the Answer
Measure U is asking for the same $93 million to which the voters said NO just 5 months ago in June 2008.
Is It Too Late?
The Lake Tahoe Basin has been an economically and socially depressed area for many years, and the solving of which has been shoved under the rug by those responsible.
Mountain Life
Five Money Saving Tips in a Down Economy
Read on for some great tips!
Mountain Life Announcements (Sept 11 - Oct 10)
Check out what's happening in your mountain town!
Peace One Day
What Will You Do To Make Peace?
Weasels Aren't so Weasel-ly After All
The perception of the wolverine is completely off base, at least in regard to the real weasel. If threatened, the wolverine will fight off bears, wolves, no matter the size or number, almost always claiming victory.
Learn From Our Racist Past
Scholars on Chinese History and a Chinese Drama Travel to Truckee September 21
What You Never Talk About With Strangers
Walking up to strangers to ask them about their political views can be downright terrifying, but that’s exactly what I did for this installment of Java Jabber. I braced myself with several shots of espresso, and asked 31 people in seven different North Lake Tahoe area cafes, “How do you feel about the upcoming Presidential Election?”
Wellness & Learning
The Grand View From Mt. Lola
This is the first in a monthly series highlighting a local trail for hiking, equestrian use, or mountain biking, and for the winter, XC skiing or snowshoeing. The intention is to highlight the trail in its prime season, and to entice you, the reader, to get out on the trail!
Life is Relationship
The Sun enters Libra on September 22, the Fall Equinox, enlivening the cosmic energy for the perfection of relationship.
This Feels Great
Ki Gong by the River
Wellness & Learning Announcements (Sept 11- Oct 10)
Kids, Classes and Outdoors Announcements for this month
Better Grades, Better Moods
The Importance of Eating Breakfast
My Friend Homer
Homer is a 6-year-old “Akita mix” but really we have no idea.
Rocking Stone: Arts & Culture
Calendar
Music, Art, and Film in the Tahoe/Truckee Area
Simply Country
How country music inspires one woman to tap her boots to a different tune
Rocking Stone Announcements (Sept 11- Oct 10)
Art Announcements
Faulty Fairytales
With a grass-fed, homegrown sound come the Bourgeois Gypsies, and their second album, “Faulty Fairytales.”
The Monophonics Bring Bay Area Funk To The North Shore
FREE Crown Room Show at Crystal Bay Club and Casino.
The Echo of the Old Man Blues
Take a listen to William Elliott Whitmore
Sultry, seductive and transcendent: The Derek Trucks Band
Special Club Performance: The Derek Trucks Band, 9 p.m. Crown Room of The Crystal Bay Club and Casino
