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How Much Is That in Real Money? A Cheap Broad’s Travel Tips

BEYOND THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE HORIZON According to a 2007 CNN Money article, the human resource consulting firm Mercer estimates the typical full-time employed American receives 15 days paid vacation and 10 days of paid holidays. The American Society… Continue Reading

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‘In the Artist’s Studio’ with Mike Karns

Announcing: The winner of the 2010 Redding Rodeo Logo Competition, Michael Karns. Congratulations! What made you enter a contest for the Rodeo logo? Well, I work as the Graphic Artist for Shasta Creations and I wanted to see if my… Continue Reading

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‘Off Stage’ with The Dance Project’s Melanie Catanio

Last fall, “Backstage Pass” with behind-the-scenes video by Tom Ramont gave readers an inside look at The Dance Project’s “Cascade Christmas,” from auditions to performance.”Off Stage” is a chance to meet the cast and crew of the Dance Project without… Continue Reading

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And The Oscar Goes To … The Cascade!

Over the top. That’s the only way to describe the Academy Awards party scheduled this Sunday, March 7, at Redding’s Cascade Theatre. We’re talking limousines and red carpet, outlandish outfits, flowing champagne, a big-screen simulcast and awards for just about… Continue Reading

Young at Art: Tracy Manuel

Featured ArtHop artist and Shasta High School student Tracy Manuel talks about her work, her plans for the future and what it’s like to have an artist like my friend, Torri Pratt, as a teacher. Tracy, tell me what it’s… Continue Reading

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GO Snack Picks: A Male Perspective

This is just between us. I’ve got the password to write a Redding Grocery Outlet (GO) Picks, and I’m going in. When Doni writes GO Picks, they’re always so smart, so practical. I’m thinking it needs some testosterone — you know, a junk-food, bad-diet, I-can’t-believe-I’ve-just-eaten-that… Continue Reading