University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Radon Education Program is offering free radon test kits and educational presentations at various locations across the state. Free test kits are available at Cooperative Extension offices and partner offices statewide from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28, and will also be available at presentations. Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive […]
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By Larry Weitzman Recently voted Full Size CUV (crossover utility vehicle) of Texas, the Hyundai Santa Fe is hardly full size in its exterior dimensions. It rides on a mid-size 110-inch wheelbase and Santa Fe’s length is a mid-size 193 inches. Width is a manageable 74 inches and with its AWD capability it tips the […]
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By Kathryn Reed Just because it’s a classic doesn’t mean it’s a good book. Such is the case with “Alice in Wonderland.” That was my opinion and that of the majority of the book club I’m in. A classic was chosen for the December book, and this children’s selection was the book of choice. I’m […]
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By Jules Older, San Francisco Chronicle It was the last place and he was the last person you’d associate with death. In the middle of the day, on a gentle beginner slope at the generally gentle Tahoe area ski resort of Northstar, a skilled ski instructor wearing a helmet and all his safety equipment died. […]
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Delilah is a beautiful 10-year-old cat who arrived here with three other nice cats when their owner could no longer take care of them. Delilah and her brother, Eli, would like to go home together. Adoptions for the rest of December are sponsored. Delilah is spayed, microchipped, tested for FIV, and vaccinated. She is at […]
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By Kim Komando, USA Today You may find this surprising. Many of us remember when people’s names, addresses, and phone numbers were listed in the telephone book and distributed for free. All we ever worried about were junk mail, telemarketers, and the occasional prank call. Times have changed. Phone books are now history. You can […]
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By Gary Martin, Las Vegas Review-Journal WASHINGTON — Harry Reid didn’t start the partisan polarization that has stymied Congress in recent years. But he played a central role in sharpening the tone of discourse on Capitol Hill, dividing lawmakers and eroding the collegiality that once was a hallmark of the U.S. Senate. In that atmosphere, […]
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The first Maker’s Monday of the New Year will be Jan. 9 in Meyers. The focus will be Mail Art. This art form, also known as postal art and correspondence art, is an artistic movement centered on sending small scale works, interesting/fun inclusions, and unique mailings through the Postal Service. The free event starts at […]
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By Erica Hupp When asked to describe her job, Grace Newell said with pride, “I serve as a bridge between the tribes and the U.S. Forest Service. And it’s a two-way bridge; that’s very important.” Newell is the tribal liaison for the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, stationed at the supervisor’s office in Sparks. She goes on […]
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By Larry Weitzman Sometimes all new vehicles are rehashed old designs. But not so with the new Lexus RX; it is all new. It is the best-selling Lexus, so messing with success can be dangerous, but not in this case. While the new design is an evolutionary step forward, having a shape relationship to the […]
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