By John Wenzel, Denver Post Tired of hearing about that elusive work-life balance? You’re not alone. The concept, which promotes the idea that we can find an equilibrium between our home and work lives, has seen a backlash in recent years, with some calling it a myth that leads to unrealistic expectations and stress. But […]
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By Jonathan D. Rockoff, Wall Street Journal PULLMAN, Wash. — On a recent visit to a laboratory where he researches obesity, Kevin Corbit walked over to one of the patients he is studying to say hello. Then he clasped a claw. Corbit, a scientist at drug maker Amgen Inc., is conducting his research on grizzly […]
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By Kathryn Reed Growing up in a family of eight kids, Jamie Anderson knows outfitting youngsters to ride or ski is expensive. She also knows what it means to be on the slopes when you are young. Although Anderson is only 23, the Meyers resident is a veteran snowboarder. She’s been taking home gold since […]
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The Tahoe Derby Dames are looking for skaters and volunteers to join the flat track roller derby team in South Lake Tahoe. TDD consists of women from a variety of professional and athletic backgrounds. No prior skating experience is necessary. Minimum age is 18. The first practice of the season is Jan. 5 from 8-10pm […]
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By Kathryn Reed I decided to stick with my South America themed reading and started in on “Evita: First Lady.” It has been on my bookshelf for years. It is a biography of Eva Perón written by John Barnes. It was published in 1975. My guess is I picked it up some time shortly after […]
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By Annie Lowrey, New York Times Economists admire Americans for many traits: our profound respect for property rights, our tendency to forgo vacation days, our ingenious methods of mass-producing “food.” Another important attribute is our willingness to move, between houses, between states and across the country. Some economists believe our inborn rootlessness makes the country’s […]
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By Bryan Steele, California News Service WASHINGTON — Since he began his new job in January, Rep. Eric Swalwell, a freshman lawmaker from Pleasanton, has commuted roughly 250,000 miles from California to Washington. That’s equivalent to flying around the planet 10 times. And for California representatives, the commute is not unusual. Rep. David Valadao, R-Fresno, […]
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• The Emergency Medical Services Agency and Public Health Preparedness program of the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency have moved to 2900 Fair Lane Court in Placerville. The move is expected to save the $40,000 per year in lease costs. Phone numbers will remain the same. • Here is the Caltrans roadwork schedule […]
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By Kathryn Reed Saving lives is nothing knew for fire departments. How they to it, though, changes regularly as technology evolves. Two agencies in the Lake Tahoe Basin this month were recognized by Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval as a Heart Safe Community – Tahoe Douglas and North Lake Tahoe fire protection districts. The mission of […]
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Photos don’t do Shay justice. She has the short, blocky, stout body of an English bulldog, and a huge head, and she’s probably got some pit bull in her. She is a sweetheart; very quiet in the shelter, she loves kids and other dogs and walks very nicely on her leash. Go to the animal […]
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