By Gretchen Reynolds, New York Times Age-related vision loss is common and devastating. But new research suggests that physical activity might protect our eyes as we age. There have been suggestions that exercise might reduce the risk of macular degeneration, which occurs when neurons in the central part of the retina deteriorate. The disease robs […]
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By Salvador Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times A 14-year-old student has published a study detailing how the U.S. federal and state governments could collectively save about $234 million a year by simply switching the type of font that is used on printed documents. In his study, Suvir Mirchandani, who lives in the Pittsburgh area, said he […]
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Chanel is perhaps not as sophisticated as her name, but she sure is friendly. Her tail never stops wagging. Chanel is a 2-year-old Border Collie/Lab mix who is a bit portly now, and she is looking forward to going for lots of walks with her new owner to slim down. Chanel is spayed, microchipped, tested […]
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The Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns to Squaw Valley April 11-12. The festival will feature 16 films that focus on environmental concerns, as well as celebrate the beauty of nature. The event is all part of the Tahoe Truckee Earth Day, which is April 19. Festival doors open at 6 each night, with screenings […]
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By Kathryn Reed REPRESA – While Johnny Cash didn’t really shoot a man in Reno just to watch him die, he has been to Folsom Prison. It was to give a concert. He is credited with making the prison famous beyond the inmates and riots. Every vehicle owner in California is driving around with a […]
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By Matt Stewart These days, it seems as though Americans are spending more for college while getting less value in return. The average cost for an in-state public college is $22,261, and a moderate budget for a private college averaged $43,289 for the 2012–2013 academic year; for elite schools, we’re talking about three times the […]
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By Jodie Gummow, AlterNet In this technological age, social media has become a primary gateway to connect with friends and the world around us as part of our daily ritual. Yet what often begins as a harmless virtual habit for some can fast-track into a damaging, narcissism-fueled habit which negatively impacts our self-worth and the […]
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The Carson Valley Inn’s outdoor events center –- previously and temporarily referred to as the Valley Sky Theatre –- has been renamed TJ’s Corral in honor of Theodore James “T.J.” Day. Day was a prominent and successful Nevada businessman, community philanthropist, ranch operator, and locomotive and aviation enthusiast who passed away in January. Michael Martin […]
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Camp Star Bound offers a six-night, seven-day performing arts experience combined with all the fun of a traditional summer camp at Lake Tahoe. This is the third year. Campers will have the opportunity to learn from professional dance instructors, choreographers, theater teachers, professional actors and vocal coaches. Performers entering grades 5-12 with any level of […]
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By Amanda McMillan, Outside Scientists have known for years that rates of hypertension are higher in the winter and in countries farther from the equator, but they haven’t known why—until now. A new study from the universities of Southampton and Edinburgh suggests that exposure to sunlight plays a large role, by causing nitric oxide in […]
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