By Haitham “Hutch” Ashoo and Chris Snyder More and more Americans – 28 percent in 2013 — say they’re not at all confident they’ll have a comfortable retirement, according to an annual survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute. Even the wealthiest among us have concerns; 38 percent of U.S. multi-millionaires are not “very confident” […]
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By Kathryn Reed STATELINE – Techno meets burlesque with a side of Cirque du Soliel. It’s not a good combination. “Sweet Talk: A Delicious Electro-Cirque Kiss” misses on nearly every mark. The redeeming aspect of the 70-minute show at MontBleu is that the athleticism is near Olympic caliber. This is because of the acrobatics. The […]
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By Jane Ann Morrison, Las Vegas Review-Journal Three powerful women who carved out roles in Nevada’s gaming industry as it moved away from gambling halls to megaresorts shared their stories at the Mob Museum on Wednesday, riveting an audience with their substance and humor. Patricia Becker, the first and so far the only woman appointed […]
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By Jeremy Miller Welcome to one of Robert Redford’s most powerful performances. “All is Lost” is the story of a man out at sea trying to recover after his boat collides with a shipping container. From the get-go it’s real that “our man” (Redford) is a seasoned sailor and instantaneously his skills are put to […]
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By Chris Mooney, Slate In the past few years, the science of Internet trollology has made some strides. Last year, for instance, we learned that by hurling insults and inciting discord in online comment sections, so-called Internet trolls (who are frequently anonymous) have a polarizing effect on audiences, leading to politicization, rather than deeper understanding […]
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By Jeremy Miller “Don Jon” is Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s first stab at writing/directing while also playing the lead, with which I was very pleasantly surprised. Also starring Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Tony Danza there’s a perfect blend of talent. Jon (Levitt) is a cliché New Jersey middle class playboy. His routine consists of church, his […]
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By AP CARSON CITY — When you live in or near the state’s capital city, it’s hard to miss Kit Carson’s influence. There’s Carson City, the Carson Valley, the Carson Pass and the Carson River. He also merits not just a mountain but the entire Carson Range, west of Reno and Carson City. A life-size […]
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The Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe presents the 8th annual Stars of Tomorrow talent show in March. This is an opportunity for performing arts South Lake Tahoe students in grades 9-12 to express themselves in public for their families, friends, and the community. Scholarship awards will be given for first place ($1,000), second place ($750), […]
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Diana is a well-mannered 6-ear-old Lab-Rottweiler mix who lived with her very caring owner until he died. She i s a sweet, calm, affectionate girl who is house trained and crate trained. She walks nicely on her leash and loves to play with friendly dogs. Diana weighs 50 pounds. Diana is spayed, microchipped, tested for […]
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The Rotary Club of South Lake Tahoe and Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation are joining forces for the third annual Off the Wall art auction. Pieces created by local artists — including Art Department Chair Phyllis Shafer and other faculty — will be on display in the Haldan Art Gallery March 24-28. The free auction […]
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