Stories for January 2005

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Thursday, January 27

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Dems Fight Back

Budget bosses Laird and Perata go public with battle against governor’s axe.

Budget bosses Laird and Perata go public with battle against governor’s axe.

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History’s Voice

Taelen Thomas brings artists of the past to life.

Taelen Thomas brings artists of the past to life.

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Character Assassination

Sean Penn is compelling as a misfit madman in the otherwise unspectacular

Sean Penn is compelling as a misfit madman in the otherwise unspectacular

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Cover Boys

The Lovedogs have been putting their spin on the hits for 20 years.

The Lovedogs have been putting their spin on the hits for 20 years.

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Supes to Feds: Bring It On

Rancho San Carlos expansion approved despite threat of Endangered Species Act lawsuit.

Rancho San Carlos expansion approved despite threat of Endangered Species Act lawsuit.

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Truth To Power

Dr. Lani Guinier, scourge to right-wing ideologues in the 1990s, says universities need to open their doors to the poor.

Dr. Lani Guinier, scourge to right-wing ideologues in the 1990s, says universities need to open their doors to the poor.

FoodChain

What Winter Doldrums?

What Winter Doldrums?

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Middle-Aged Splendor

Annette Bening plays a diva of the stage in <i>Being Julia.</i>

Annette Bening plays a diva of the stage in &lt;i&gt;Being Julia.&lt;/i&gt;

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StreetTalk: (Mis)Fortune Tellers?

Asked at the Monterey Institute of International Studies in Monterey

Asked at the Monterey Institute of International Studies in Monterey

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DiscSpace

DiscSpace

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Diamond in the Rough

Eddie’s bar is an unexpected pleasure.

Eddie&#8217;s bar is an unexpected pleasure.

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Gypsy Junior

The John Jorgenson Quintet rekindles the spirit of Django Reinhardt’s Hot Club.

The John Jorgenson Quintet rekindles the spirit of Django Reinhardt’s Hot Club.

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Winds of Faith

Imani bring a fresh mix of cultures and sounds.

Imani bring a fresh mix of cultures and sounds.

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Full-Flavored Vietnamese

Seaside’s Pho King delivers fresh, inexpensive entrees.

Seaside&#8217;s Pho King delivers fresh, inexpensive entrees.

Forum: Is the Doctor In?

Howard Dean makes a play for his party’s leadership.

Howard Dean makes a play for his party’s leadership.

Letters

Letters

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Big City Greens

Why New York is the most eco-friendly city in the US.

Why New York is the most eco-friendly city in the US.

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Former Fixer-Upper

Former Fixer-Upper

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SquidFry

SquidFry

NewsBriefs

NewsBriefs

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ArtListings

ArtListings

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TheatreListings

TheatreListings

Thursday, January 20

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Recall Proceeds in Marina

Bad feelings following a close election spur effort.

Bad feelings following a close election spur effort.

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"He’s Not Our President"

Protesters here and nationwide will try to overcome media blackout on Inauguration Day.

Protesters here and nationwide will try to overcome media blackout on Inauguration Day.

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Start Making Sense

Poets convene to celebrate the power of the word.

Poets convene to celebrate the power of the word.

Newsbriefs

Newsbriefs

On Her Own

Carla Blackwell goes all the way off the hook.

Carla Blackwell goes all the way off the hook.

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Streettalk

<b>...And I Feel Fine:</b> Asked in Oldtown Salinas

&lt;b&gt;...And I Feel Fine:&lt;/b&gt; Asked in Oldtown Salinas

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Health & Fitness: All In Her Head

Anorexia—the most deadly mental illness—is definitely not just about looking thin.

Anorexia&#8212;the most deadly mental illness&#8212;is definitely not just about looking thin.

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Health & Fitness: We Are Not Barbie

Talking about positive body image is good…really believing it is hard.

Talking about positive body image is good…really believing it is hard.

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Health & Fitness: Born to Run

Human evolution made us into a species of runners. But it’s up to each of us to get up and do it.

Human evolution made us into a species of runners. But it’s up to each of us to get up and do it.

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TheatreListings

TheatreListings

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Satanic Majesty

Murnau’s <i>Faust</i> meets Italian quartet in gothic masterpiece.

Murnau&#8217;s &lt;i&gt;Faust&lt;/i&gt; meets Italian quartet in gothic masterpiece.

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Shape Shifter

Tracey Adams’ canvases morph naturally.

Tracey Adams&#8217; canvases morph naturally.

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Feel Good Now

Feel Good Now

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ArtListings

ArtListings

Squidfry

Squidfry

Letters

Letters

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Health&Fitness: All In Her Head

Anorexia—the most deadly mental illness—is definitely not just about looking thin.

Anorexia—the most deadly mental illness—is definitely not just about looking thin.

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Think of England

Carmel’s Sherlock Holmes Pub mixes British and American Classics.

Carmel’s Sherlock Holmes Pub mixes British and American Classics.

Fourm: The Funny Man Wins

Jon Stewart slays Tucker Carlson and Paul Begala.

Jon Stewart slays Tucker Carlson and Paul Begala.

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A Place for Kinship

A Place for Kinship

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Health&Fitness: We Are Not Barbie

Talking about positive body image is good…really believing it is hard.

Talking about positive body image is good…really believing it is hard.

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Health&Fitness: Born to Run

Human evolution made us into a species of runners. But it’s up to each of us to get up and do it.

Human evolution made us into a species of runners. But it’s up to each of us to get up and do it.

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Deep Royal Blood

Bonnie “Prince” Billy, aka Will Oldham, brings his strange folk genius to Fernwood.

Bonnie “Prince” Billy, aka Will Oldham, brings his strange folk genius to Fernwood.

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The Singer’s Studio

Opera singer’s singer brings friends together for a public chat.

Opera singer’s singer brings friends together for a public chat.

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Looking Ahead

PastForward salutes Aperture’s local roots with edgy revelations.

PastForward salutes Aperture’s local roots with edgy revelations.

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Painting the Town Absurd

Cartoonist Snick Farkas parodies Pacific Grove to a mixed response.

Cartoonist Snick Farkas parodies Pacific Grove to a mixed response.

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Shelter From the Storm

Actor Don Cheadle hits a career high with his portrayal of a sympathetic hotel manager during Rwanda’s ethnic conflict a decade ago.

Actor Don Cheadle hits a career high with his portrayal of a sympathetic hotel manager during Rwanda&#8217;s ethnic conflict a decade ago.

Thursday, January 13

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The Public Eye

Group seeks to organize an army of citizen-watchdogs.

Group seeks to organize an army of citizen-watchdogs.

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ArtListings

ArtListings

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Glad Tea Party

Carmel’s Cypress Inn continues an elegant tradition

Carmel’s Cypress Inn continues an elegant tradition

The Easy Plan

Monterey adopts 20-year growth document with little trouble.

Monterey adopts 20-year growth document with little trouble.

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Making the Best of It

Making the Best of It

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Eastwood’s Million-Dollar Movie

In his latest film, director Clint Eastwood delivers a knockout in the final round.

In his latest film, director Clint Eastwood delivers a knockout in the final round.

Squidfry

Squidfry

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DiscSpace

DiscSpace

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Head West, Young Women

The adventurous artistic path of a forgotten Monterey artist will be recreated this year.

The adventurous artistic path of a forgotten Monterey artist will be recreated this year.

Letters

Letters

Newsbriefs

Newsbriefs

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The Present Tense

Is is its own brand of jam band

Is is its own brand of jam band

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Dialed In

Monterey area gets its own Craig’s List.

Monterey area gets its own Craig’s List.

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Peace in The Valley

Peace in The Valley

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Streettalk

Blame Game: Asked outside Starbucks in Del Rey Oaks

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Electronic Texans

Former Dallas DJs JT Donaldson and Lance DeSardi at Mint.

Former Dallas DJs JT Donaldson and Lance DeSardi at Mint.

Martial Awe

Chinese director creates fast-paced love story/swashbuckler.

Chinese director creates fast-paced love story/swashbuckler.

Huge Development May Face Vote

Rancho San Juan’s opponents submit petitions to County.

Rancho San Juan&#8217;s opponents submit petitions to County.

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Once and Future King

In his 24th film since <i>Play Misty for Me</i>, Clint Eastwood is still working on Hollywood’s longest second act.

In his 24th film since &lt;i&gt;Play Misty for Me&lt;/i&gt;, Clint Eastwood is still working on Hollywood&#8217;s longest second act.

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Ugly Numbers

Local lawmakers criticize Schwarzenegger’s budget plan.

Local lawmakers criticize Schwarzenegger&#8217;s budget plan.

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TheatreListings

TheatreListings

Thursday, January 6

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Parisian Pockets

Crêpes A-Go-Go in Monterey makes simple, tasty, affordable meals.

Cr&#234;pes A-Go-Go in Monterey makes simple, tasty, affordable meals.

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Fighting For a Legacy

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. brings passion to the battle against George Bush’s environmental policies.

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. brings passion to the battle against George Bush&#8217;s environmental policies.

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FoodChain

Out With the Bad, In With the Good

Out With the Bad, In With the Good

NewsBriefs

Locals Funnel Disaster Relief via Red Cross, Others

Locals Funnel Disaster Relief via Red Cross, Others

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Movie Rewind

Top 10 Movies of 2004 and a Handful of Other Awards.

Top 10 Movies of 2004 and a Handful of Other Awards.

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Streettalk

<b>Let’s Try This Again:</b> Asked at Del Monte Center in Monterey

&lt;b&gt;Let&#8217;s Try This Again:&lt;/b&gt; Asked at Del Monte Center in Monterey

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DiscSpace

DiscSpace

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Terrorism and Tourism

Local numbers show recovery.

Local numbers show recovery.

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Music in the Valley

Veteran ‘Phantoms’ headline big blues show.

Veteran ‘Phantoms’ headline big blues show.

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TheaterListings

TheaterListings

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Squidfry

Squidfry

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Dressing the Part

Carmel resident James Jauregui shows his love for Celtic culture in colorful ways.

Carmel resident James Jauregui shows his love for Celtic culture in colorful ways.

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ArtListings

ArtListings

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Pacific Grove Wonderland

Pacific Grove Wonderland

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Meet the New Bosses

Supervisors mingle at swearing-in ceremony.

Supervisors mingle at swearing-in ceremony.

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Letters

Letters