News 2008-06-15 Andanh.com

Businessman purchases 5th parcel at industrial center Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:03:00 PST
Vince Griffith of Reno Engineering has purchased his fifth piece of property at the Tahoe Reno industrial Center. Griffith's latest buy was an 11.28-acre parcel on Portofino Drive.

'Spaces' host is new face of R.C. Willey Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:03:00 PST
TV personality Paige Davis, host of The Learning Channel's "Trading Spaces," is the new spokesperson for R.C. Willey, the home furnishings chain.

State board disciplines contractors Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:03:00 PST
The Nevada State Contractors Board disciplined eight contractors:

Reno airport braces for more cuts Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:03:00 PST
Continental Airlines' announcement that it is ending service to Reno is probably not the last cutback that local air passengers will see this summer, airport officials said Friday.

Several incentives can help low-income people save money Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:03:00 PST
This is a pretty good time for low-income people to start saving money.

Idea center to become a permanent fixture Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:03:00 PST
Inspiration can come in many shapes and forms. For Steve Ploussard, all it took for his latest bright idea was a trip to Boise.

Steele named rookie broker of the year Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:03:00 PST
Clint Steele from the Reno office of Lee & Associates, one of the largest national commercial real estate providers with regional expertise, was named Rookie Broker of the Year at the third annual Summit Awards, which was held at the Grand Sierra Resort.

Nevada a leader in foreclosure filings Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Nevada led the nation in foreclosure activity in May, the 17th straight month that the state had the nation's highest rate, according to a report released today.

Rising energy, fuel costs take toll on low-income budgets Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Rising energy and fuel costs are making it increasingly harder for low- and middle-income Americans to make ends meet, with some falling behind on their bills even after reducing discretionary spending, a new report found.

Lingenfelter hired at Veterinary Ventures Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:08:00 PST
Veterinary Ventures Inc. announced that it has hired Kristyn L. Lingenfelter as marketing coordinator.

El Dorado bank to mark 50 years Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:08:00 PST
California-based El Dorado Savings Bank, which operates branches in Sparks, Carson City and Gardnerville, will celebrate 50 years in business next week at all locations.

4 home builders pay runoff fines Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:08:00 PST
Four of the nation's largest home builders will pay $4.3 million in fines for failing to control runoff at construction sites in 34 states and the District of Columbia, the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Justice said.

Some tips to help interns, companies survive this summer Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:08:00 PST
It must be summer: Employees are leaving on vacation, the company picnic has been set and the interns have arrived.

Gibbons honors airport president Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:08:00 PST
Gov. Jim Gibbons declared Wednesday as a day to honor Reno-Tahoe International Airport CEO and President Krys Bart with an official proclamation, airport officials said.

Bank donates to foster care home Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:08:00 PST
City National Bank has donated $2,000 to Austin's House in the Carson Valley to help children in crisis. Austin's House, also known as the Carson Valley Children's Center, is a group foster home caring for up to 10 children at a time, from birth to 17 years old.

Kraft Foods, Sara Lee battle to be top dog Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:08:00 PST
CHICAGO -- America's two largest hot dog makers are waging a wiener war as grills fire up this summer, hoping to win over customers and secure the No. 1 spot atop the stagnating frank market.

Charities eye wealth transfers Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:08:00 PST
With a projected $33 billion changing generational hands in Nevada by 2015 and billions more beyond then, the call went out Wednesday to capture some of that wealth philanthropically for the state's communities.

Retired Utility Vehicles Donated to Local Nonprofit Agencies Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:03:00 PST
Sierra Pacific Power Company donated seven vehicles from its utility fleet to seven nonprofit agencies at an event held on Thursday June 12, 2008 at their Fleet Services building on Edison Way.

Center's 3rd storage tank almost done Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:13:00 PST
Work is nearly complete on another water storage tank at Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center. The new tank will serve companies along Peru Drive in the 104,000-acre industrial complex eight miles east of Sparks on Interstate 80.

Reno Toyota to demolish building to make way for new dealership Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:13:00 PST
Reno Toyota will demolish the building in which it made its home for nearly three decades.

Clinton treated badly because of her sex Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
The Democratic primary is over. The case is closed now. She lost. He won.

Let's call a great dad a great Dad, shall we? Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
When I was a kid, I could count on a headache every other Saturday morning.

Hillside letters: In plain sight but not intended for planes Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
The folklore is that the hillside letters found principally throughout the American west were created to help early 20th-century airplane pilots navigate and identify communities, presumably when the aviators could see the letters during daylight hours, with good weather and no snow cover. The truth is the hillside letters are first and foremost symbols of school and community pride dating back to 1905. Early-day pilots found the hillside letters useful at times; however, any aeronautical value associated with the school and community letters came after the fact.

Parents have to be the ones to end a tantrum Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
An Atlanta pediatrician sent me an article from the February issue of Pediatric News describing research recently conducted concerning tantrums in children 3 to 6. Intrigued, I spent some time on the Internet reading other accounts of the study.

Winds affected by topology Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
The summery pattern should continue to dominate the weather picture for the next several days. Adding to the effects of the heat are generally light winds, although the heat should help to kick up some afternoon Washoe Zephyrs.

Giving a dream a good try Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
The first anyone in Tom's family heard of his sudden interest in sailing was about a year ago.

Answers to common home-buying questions Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Buying a home always is a good investment. In fact, it is the best investment most families will ever make. It is safer than the stock market and it is a long-term investment with some historically great returns. Here are answers to a few commonly asked questions about buying a home and why now is the perfect time to buy!

Political past, present meet the digital age Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
With the Internet's rise, editors are emphasizing to write for the "Web first" and then enhance it for the newspaper.

Making ice in the desert Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Get ready for the middle of the summer, a full week before summer even begins. The ridge of high pressure that has been moving onshore will complete the move and plant itself right on top of us for the weekend. That translates to sunny skies and high temperatures in the low 90s through Monday. And even with the heat, the flow is stable enough to preclude the chance of any thunderstorms building up.

Government loans are gaining in popularity Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
We are seeing a tremendous increase in the demand for FHA and VA loans in our marketplace. There have been many changes in conventional financing over the past year. There now is risk-based pricing based on credit scores and loan-to-value.

Landlord's call about late rent payment not harassment Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
My landlord always calls me if I don't pay my rent on time. I would like to know what some of my rights are as a tenant in Nevada so I can stop my landlord from harassing me.

Seller obligated to reimburse title company for mistake Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
DEAR BENNY: I closed on a house and received my proceeds check. At the time I was unemployed and paid some of my debts. Several days later I received a call from the title company wanting part of the money back because they miscalculated taxes. Am I liable for their mistake? -- Sonja

Reunion trip tests bait recipes with fishing contest Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:53:00 PST
I recently spent several days in Illinois fishing with a group of friends known as the "Five Pack", as I mentioned in last week's column.

Critic considers Father's Day flicks Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:03:00 PST
This week, I take a look at films will notable fathers in them in honor of Father's Day, which is Sunday.

Let me explain why convection does not apply Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
The discussion over the past few days was started because I made a statement that the ground loses heat two ways, by conduction and radiation, adding that I would ignore convection, the third way heat transfer can occur, because it didn't apply in the case of the ground cooling below air temperature on a clear night. The ground doesn't directly lose heat by convection (convection only occurs in a fluid or a gas), but that doesn't mean that convection can't influence the rate of heat loss of the ground (no ... I am not backpedaling ... stay with me for a minute.) Convection can carry warm air away from a hot object, allowing the circulation to bring cooler air down, which can help cool the object more (by conduction).

IT jobs are forecast to grow by 24 percent through 2016 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
The information technology job market still is one of fastest growing areas of employment. While the slowing economy has hit most employment sectors, technology jobs still are widely available, and many are going unfilled.

Tips for effectively managing your organization's data Mon, 26 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
The value of your organization's data will change over its lifetime. The document or e-mail message that you are working on today might not be as important to you three years from now.

Shoptalk: Sunscreen I love; cool men's jewelry Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
I've never been a fan of sunscreen. In my teens, I lifeguarded with reckless abandonment without any kind of SPF.

The party is over: year 38 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Everyone has a story.

Proper parenting creates a more civil world Sun, 08 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
About 10 years ago, I created two files that have been growing ever since.

Convection, conduction are 2 different things Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:38:00 PST
Everybody has their favorites when it comes to the weather. To me, "Sunny, 80 degrees and light winds" fills the bill. Especially today, since I am playing in the Reno-Sparks City Senior golf tournament this afternoon. Let's hope I don't throw up all over myself like I did on the back nine of the last one. (For you nongolfers out there, "throw up all over oneself" is metaphorical.)

Solace Tree helps family after dad's death Sun, 08 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
It was a clear morning in March of 1996, and it began unremarkably. But it would be a day that would change a lot of lives forever.

Some retailers giving LP records another spin Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
PORTLAND, Ore. -- It was a fortuitous typo for the Fred Meyer retail chain.

Meet music-mentoring dad behind North Mississippi Allstars Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
JACKSON, Miss. -- Jim Dickinson has played with Dylan, opened for Clapton and helped define the Memphis sound in a 40-year career as a music maverick. But his favorite gig came with the little-known Hardly Can Playboys.

Slather on the sunscreen: Music, art and food fests crowd summer weekends Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:03:00 PST
Baking in the summer sun is the price you'll pay for experiencing some of the best music, art, food and drinks that Northern Nevada has to offer. Summer festivals seem to be everywhere from here until school is back. What to choose and when to get there? We guide you to the best of the best here:

Shyamalan's 'The Happening' shocks, then bores Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:03:00 PST
For a movie called "The Happening," not much happens.

The 10 greatest films of 2008 (so far) Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:03:00 PST
The first six months of the year rarely offer movie nirvana, but there always are several films worth watching and remembering. For that reason, it has become tradition for us to deliver a mid-year top 10 list. It's not only a handy way to assess the cinematic year so far, it's a good way to make certain you catch the best of the best in 2008.

'The Hulk' still not incredible Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:03:00 PST
It's been five years since Hollywood delivered a poorly conceived film based on Marvel Comics' Hulk character, but nobody seems to have learned a thing in the downtime. Sure, the filmmakers involved in "The Incredible Hulk" made changes, but none of them addressed the one problem that made 2005's "Hulk" a failure.

New shows: Brett Dennen; Davy Jones; Ted Nugent Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:03:00 PST
The guitarist who's played with Stevie Nicks, Steve Miller, among others, performs at 7:30 p.m. June 28 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, Carson City. Cost: $23 general; $20 for BAC members, students and seniors. Details: 883-1976 or www.breweryarts.org.

Are you parakevidekatriaphobic? Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:03:00 PST
Beware -- parakevidekatriaphia may strike countless people today. The term, coined by psychotherapist Donald Dossey, is defined as a morbid, irrational fear of Friday the 13th.

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