The North Coast Journal
Weekly of Politics, People and Art
Humboldt County, California

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THIS WEEK
January 10, 2008
Volume XIX No. 2

ON THE COVER:
Unlike Mike
Congressman Mike Thompson is unbeatable.
But that doesn't stop people from trying.

NEWS & VIEWS
Election Time

The Town Dandy
Redwood U.

ART BEAT
Cool, Clear Water

DIRT
The Humboldt Answer
The science of vagueness applied to New Year's resolutions

TABLE TALK
Pasta 'al Burro e Parmigiano'
Your kids have it right — plain noodles
with butter and cheese
makes everyone happy

IN REVIEW
Books of 2007
Classical recordings of 2007

POEM
Coffee House Cat

GARLICK'S NOTEBOOK
The Shady Lives of Ferns

FILMLAND
Teen Scenes
Witty 'Juno' soars above the usual melodrama;
'Missed Call' horrifies

THE HUM
Music for a Cold Winter Night
Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band,
Starving Wierdos and friends,
an abundance of classical concerts

CALENDAR
Workshops, Music & More!

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