By David Bruce, Otago Daily News A possible sister-city link between two “world mecca” gliding centres – Omarama in North Otago and Minden in western Nevada – is being investigated. As well as gliding, both regions have much in common, including the recent introduction of centre pivot irrigation on to dryland areas and recreational attractions […]
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By Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Sun Former Nevada Gov. Richard Bryan, who developed the first Governor’s Conference on Tourism more than two decades ago, will be honored at December’s revamped two-day event. But a representative of the Nevada Commission on Tourism’s marketing committee warned that if the event is more fluff than business, it […]
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Sierra Nevada College is expanding the fall literary lineup with the introduction of Writers in the Woods, readings and workshops offered by a cast of luminary literati. Nevada Writers Hall of Fame author Joanne Meschery will kick off the series with a reading on Sept. 24, followed by a Saturday morning fiction workshop. Catherine Brady […]
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The chilly night air lit up like it was the Fourth of July on Sunday. It was the annual Labor Day weekend fireworks extravaganza. The pyrotechnic display shot off from a barge off the South Shore of Lake Tahoe can be seen from various locations. The fireworks are set to music to make it all […]
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By Mark Glover, Sacramento Bee Parents who have been riding their kids about playing too many video games might want to reconsider. That gaming obsession might be the ticket to a college degree and a high-paying job. The Washington, D.C.-based Entertainment Software Association said last month that 300 American colleges, universities, art and trade schools […]
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What kinds of life inhabit extreme environments? What strategies do they use to survive? What significance does this research have for the history of life on Earth and future studies on other planets? As an overview of Alison Murray’s current research, this program will provide a better understanding of the unseen life forms that dominate […]
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“180 Degrees South: Conquerors of the Useless”, a true story of exploration and adventure directed by former pro surfer Chris Malloy, follows nomadic wanderer Jeff Johnson and a few of his friends as they attempt to duplicate the 1968 journey undertaken by his heroes Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins from California to Chile’s Patagonia region. […]
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The North Lake Tahoe Resort Association, in collaboration with the North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce, is accepting applications for its 2010-11 Community Marketing Grant Program. The deadline to apply is Oct. 8 at 5pm. The majority of grants awarded will be in the $500 to $2,500 range, with possible $5,000 grants going to large-scale […]
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By Carla Roccapriore, Reno Gazette-Journal Being on equal footing with other children is a rare occurrence for many living with muscular dystrophy. However, that chance was available at the statewide summer camp for Jerry’s Kids held Aug. 15-21 at the Nevada State 4-H Camp in Stateline. Local Muscular Dystrophy Association officials said the camp is […]
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Machete Rated R 1.5 bagels out of 5 By Howie Nave Writer/director Robert Rodriguez is by far one of the trippiest filmmakers when it comes to framing a story. Long before the “Twilight” movies made vampires sexy and brooding Rodriguez in the last century was freaking us out with “From Dusk to Dawn” by making […]
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