By Alexandra Wolfe, Wall Street Journal Bill Marriott, the 82-year-old chairman of Marriott International, the $19 billion hotel-management company, is done with flowered drapes and white tablecloths. In place of fusty bedspreads and fluffy carpets, he wants most of his 200 new luxury and lifestyle hotel projects to be filled with sleek flat-screen TVs, hardwood […]
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Jackie is one of several kittens at the shelter right now. She is a beautiful and friendly gray tabby short hair kitten, 15 weeks old. She’s been at the shelter for over a month already, along with eight other kittens and cats, some of whom have been waiting for their new homes for more than […]
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By Catharine Hamm, Los Angeles Times Hear that thunderous applause? As Pharrell Williams would say/sing, “Clap along if you know what happiness is to you.” If you’re a traveler, happiness apparently is a hotel, judging by a J.D. Power report released Wednesday. The 2014 North American Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study shows satisfaction with accommodation […]
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By Susan Wood STATELINE – Despite a raucous storm that produced a widespread power outage affecting thousands of South Shore customers, the Zac Brown band electrified an enthusiastic audience who stood on their feet for most of the show at Harveys. The drizzle that ended Sunday’s dramatic summer storm did little to dampen the spirits […]
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By Timothy B. Hackett, Denver Post On a typical summer day it likely feels much hotter for many dogs. In fact, heat-related illness is one of the most common preventable causes of multiple-organ failure in dogs. Consider a few basics about canine physiology: Unlike humans, dogs don’t sweat to regulate body temperature. Panting is the […]
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By Kathryn Reed STATELINE – From sultry to raunchy to melancholy to edgy – Carrie Underwood’s vocal delivery is as expansive as her lyrics. On Friday she was a bundle of energy that charged the crowd at Harveys Outdoor Concert Series. So many in the audience were singing right along with her. With multiple hits […]
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By Steve Kayser Boomers may want to recall one of the poets they grew up reading, Dylan Thomas, and his most famous poem, named for its first line, “Do not go gentle into that good night,” a desperate appeal to resist the trappings of old age. As they retire, baby boomers need to stay true […]
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By Gretchen Reynolds, New York Times Sleep is essential for good health, as we all know. But a study hints that there may be an easy but unrealized way to augment its virtues: lower the thermostat. Cooler bedrooms could subtly transform a person’s stores of brown fat — what has lately come to be thought […]
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By Anjali Hemphill, CBS13 An El Dorado Hills woman is taking big steps to save water during the drought, rigging up her home to the point where she’s cut her water use by more than half. Marie Levy has built her own water-saving system from simple products you can find at any hardware store. She’s […]
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By Erin Breen, KTVN-TV It is a beautifully calm day on Lake Tahoe as Ben Caldwell and his dad, Sonny, launch their boat from Cave Rock. They are headed for their first set of crawfish traps about 20 minutes away. “This is the greatest cubicle anyone could ever work in,” says Ben with a smile. […]
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