By Nicholas Bakalar, New York Times Most physicians in the United States believe that overtreatment is harmful, wasteful and common. Researchers surveyed 2,106 physicians in various specialties regarding their beliefs about unnecessary medical care. On average, the doctors believed that 20.6 percent of all medical care was unnecessary, including 22 percent of prescriptions, 24.9 percent […]
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By Ally Gravina, Moonshine Ink Every year, thousands of bikes are left scattered throughout the post-Burning Man Playa. This year, however, the number of abandoned bikes was more than double the usual numbers, with an estimated 4,000 left behind. Typically, the process of distributing these bikes to various nonprofit organizations is streamlined and organized. However, […]
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By Bradley Anderson Should men have their PSA checked? Not too many years ago, the answer to that question would have been a simple one: “of course!” After all, the PSA (prostate specific antigen) test was an amazing breakthrough that for the first time allowed prostate cancer to be detected before it was too late. […]
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By Jenny Kane, Reno Gazette-Journal While the sky will appear to have a new star next summer, it will actually be something far more rare. With the naked eye, onlookers will actually be squinting at the world’s first-ever piece of “space art.” The Nevada Museum of Art is working on a $1.3 million project called the “Orbital […]
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Based on decades of exploring California’s backcountry, the “California Field Atlas” is Obi Kaufmann’s compilation of hundreds of hand-painted maps detailing the striking topography of the Golden State. Kaufmann will be at Alpenglow Sports in Tahoe City on Oct. 2 at 6:30pm to talk about the book. There will be a Q&A following the presentation. […]
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Kick off this Halloween season with what it is said to be a spine-tingling tale of mystery, suspense, and maybe a ghost or two. Opening night of “The Woman in Black” is Oct. 6 at Valhalla. The South Shore performance of this play is Oct. 6-8 and Oct. 12-15, 7:30pm. Tickets range from $15 to […]
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Edwin A. “Jack” Lake died Sept. 13, 2017, at home with his two daughters by his side. He was 86. Named at birth Edwin Aaron Lake, at a very young age he let it be known he wanted to be called Jack. He was born Dec. 6, 1930, in Chickasha, Okla., to Edwin Aaron Lake […]
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Three are exhibits will launch at Lake Tahoe Community College on Sept. 28 Free artist receptions will occur simultaneously from 5-7pm. This will provide an opportunity for people to meet the artists whose work will be on display. In the Haldan Art Gallery located in the library building will be Frances Melhop’s “Comstock Portrait Project, […]
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Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority has $51,000 to give to local nonprofits from proceeds from the American Century Championship. Applications are due Oct. 13. LTVA in partnership with NBC Sports and American Century Investments, already gave $62,000 to volunteer organizations that worked at the event and to other initiatives during tournament week. Recipients included area high […]
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Susan (Susie) Patricia Laney passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 12, 2017, surrounded by her family after a two-year battle with cancer. She was 49. Susie was born Nov. 24, 1967, with her surviving twin sister, Lisa Watson, to Paul Watson and Beverly Pinkley. Susie worked as an assistant to appraiser Randee Pelcher in […]
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