By Danielle Paquette, Washington Post Radio Flyer sells a red scooter for boys and a pink scooter for girls. Both feature plastic handlebars, three wheels and a foot brake. Both weigh about five pounds. The only significant difference is the price, a new report reveals. Target listed one for $24.99 and the other for $49.99. […]
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By Mike Higdon, Reno Gazette-Journal The Douglass-Frey Ranch, home of Churchill Vineyards and Frey Ranch Estate Distillery in Fallon, was added to the National Register of Historic Places last month. The National Register is the nation’s official list of properties worthy of preservation. The Douglass Mansion, the centerpiece of the ranch, was designed by Nevada-architect Frederick […]
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By Brigid Mander, Wall Street Journal When she hits the slopes, Olympic gold-medalistLindsey Vonn will be predictably focused on one thing: winning. For this habitué of terrifying downhill inclines (and red carpets), that’s merely maintaining the status quo. Vonn, 31, is the most decorated female ski racer in history, with two Olympic medals, 67 World […]
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By Amy Zepkin, New York Times The deal on the website of Hilton Hotels & Resorts seemed like a good one to Jeffrey Buszkiewicz: A 72-hour online sale after Thanksgiving showed a $129 room at a Hilton Garden Inn in Manhattan for Christmas night. Two subsequent nights cost more. But there was a hitch. After […]
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The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s radon education program is offering educational presentations at various locations across the state during January in recognition of it being National Radon Action Month. Free test kits will also be available at the presentations. Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas that is colorless, odorless and tasteless. It comes from […]
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By Kathryn Reed It doesn’t pay to be a VIP at SnowGlobe. At least that was the opinion of some who were asked about their experience. A three-day general admission pass with shuttle costs $249. Three-day VIP was $449, which also included transportation. Both sold out. Promoters of the three-day music festival in South Lake […]
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By Melinda Beck, Wall Street Journal Here’s a sobering thought for the holidays: Chronic heavy drinking can cause insidious damage to the brain, even in people who never seem intoxicated or obviously addicted. Experts say alcohol-related brain damage is underdiagnosed and often confused with Alzheimer’s disease, other forms of dementia or just getting older. Now, […]
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By Jeanne Nelson Mobile applications are one of the newest methods available to help elevate your mood. If you have a smart phone or tablet, mobile applications are convenient, entertaining, and inspiring. They don’t take a lot of time and are often free of charge. Here are some of my favorite apps that provide mood-lifting […]
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By Christina Farr, NPR Is your doctor your go-to for nutrition advice? Neither is mine. And why would I expect that? Fewer than a quarter of doctors say they’ve had sufficient training to provide nutritional advice to their patients, according to recent polls. We all know about the Hippocratic oath, but there’s that other thing […]
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South Shore woman credits air ambulance with saving her life By Laura Kaufman Living in Christmas Valley, Billie Jo and Paul McAfee are used to a fairly self-sufficient life. The valley is 1,000 feet down, tucked into the mountains along Highway 89 on the South Shore. Paul McAfee, a former Marine and a heavy […]
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