News 2008-06-18 Andanh.com

Bon Vivant Gourmet Gift Baskets teams up with the "Relay for Life" Tue, 27 May 2008 18:33:00 PST
Bon Vivant Gourmet Gift Baskets (www.BonVivantLtd.com) is now donating a portion of profits to the American Cancer Society's, "Relay for Life". Exceptional baskets, great causes, fantastic service!

Clear, sunny weather to last throughout week Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
While, poetically, it might have been better during a week fraught with thunderstorms and flooding rains, from a practical standpoint, our clear and sunny weather (which I expect to remain in place throughout the week) probably is a great time to catch our breath and think about severe weather. This is Severe Weather Awareness Week, and today, we'd like to talk about the dangers of lightning.

Small businesses must adapt quickly to beat big-box stores Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:48:00 PST
During the past couple of decades, few things have changed the landscape for small businesses as much as the advent of megastores. In communities across America, downtowns were shuttered once a Wal-Mart opened, and the friendly local hardware store had to close when a Home Depot moved in.

Hills play part in winds' behavior Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:03:00 PST
On Sunday, Lee Warner wondered why the winds behaved so differently from one part of town to another. This particularly was important to him because Lee commutes on a bicycle"¦ an option that is becoming increasingly attractive with the price of gas.

Crocs that aren't ugly; shopping for a cause Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:23:00 PST
I never gave in to crocs, the plastic colorful clogs, because they are so ugly. They may be the most comfortable shoe in the world, but I'm not about to run around town in shoes that look like something you'd wear to a dormitory shower.

Breaking into information technology sector requires some experience Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
The topic of employment opportunities in the information technology sector is apparently very hot. Since I discussed the prospects and forecasted growth rate of IT jobs, I have received many requests for more information. Let's take a closer look at the IT job market and the opportunities that exist.

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!

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

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.

DVD review: 'National Treasure 2' is practically the same film as the first Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets -- 2-Disc Collector's Edition

Dog Obedience Training Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:13:00 PST
Registration is open for dog obedience classes that begin July 12th. Classes are taught by veteran dog trainer Guy Yeaman on Saturdays at Comstock Park and the McKinley Arts & Culture Center. Call Guy at 775-265-4530 for more information.

Registration is open for the June 21 Bob Ross Oil Painting Class Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:13:00 PST
Registration is open for the June 21 Bob Ross Oil Painting Class at the Teglia's Paradise Park Activity Center. Instructor Shawna Burkhart teaches the techniquest used by artist Bob Ross on television. Discover your artistic talent. Call 334-2262 for additional information.

Legislators split on whether to pay state workers' raises Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:39:00 PST
Assembly Democrats and Republicans remained divided Monday on how to fix the state's budget shortfall during a special session of the Nevada Legislature that the governor said he would call to begin next Monday.

Budget crisis chronology Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:18:00 PST
Since October 2007, the state budget shortfall for 2007-08 has grown from $70 million to more than a billion dollars. Revenues from key sources such as sales taxes, gaming fees, business taxes and property transfers were down and continued to drop over the next nine months. Here's how the massive shortfall developed over that time period:

Views of candidates' qualities keep presidential race close Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
WASHINGTON -- If Barack Obama's got so many issues going for him in the presidential election, from the economy to war fatigue to a national hunger for change, how come John McCain is so close to him as their race begins in earnest?

McCain urges end to ban on offshore drilling Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
ARLINGTON, Va. -- U.S. Sen. John McCain said Monday the federal moratorium on offshore oil and gas drilling should be lifted, and individual states given the right to pursue energy exploration in waters near their own coasts.

Gore endorses Obama, promising to help him win Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
FLINT, Mich. -- Al Gore announced his endorsement of Barack Obama Monday and promised to help the Democrat achieve what eluded him, the presidency.

Great Basin College gets new interim president Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:18:00 PST
Carl Diekhans will become interim president of Great Basin College in Elko on July 1.

Quake action remains calm in Verdi-Mogul Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:18:00 PST
Northern Nevada earthquake activity remained calm Monday. Only four small temblors had been registered by the U.S. Geological Survey by 6:30 p.m., one each at Carlin, Reno, Verdi-Mogul and Washington.

Sales tax increase sought for pool work Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:18:00 PST
The Reno City Council will be asked in July to approve a ballot proposal for a 1/8-cent increase in sales tax to provide money for parks and recreation, spending the first

Heller's wife's businesses make most of their income Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:18:00 PST
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Dean Heller earned $165,200 last year as a member of Congress, but his wife's businesses pushed the family's net worth to at least $2 million, according to financial disclosure reports released Monday.

California officiates first gay marriages Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:18:00 PST
California officials were able to issue same-sex marriage licenses at 5:01 p.m. Monday, though most won't begin until today.

Wildfire near Truckee mostly contained Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:18:00 PST
Firefighters continue to extinguish hot spots Monday from a 4-acre fire that started about 2 p.m. Sunday northeast of Truckee.

Births Received 17 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:38:00 PST
CARSON TAHOE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Rigged roulette wheel gets closer look Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:18:00 PST
Boyd and Sharon Cox of Reno thought they were simply buying an antique roulette table when they responded to an ad published in the Reno Gazette-Journal several years ago.

Top cyclists face tough courses in 6-day race Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:18:00 PST
Competing for more than $40,000 in prize money, some of the strongest and most talented professional cyclists in the country will converge this week on Reno and Lake Tahoe for a series of races that promise to test their skills, strain their muscles and thrill spectators lining the courses.

Rollover kills driver near Winnemucca Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:18:00 PST
A single-car rollover accident on Interstate 80 resulted in the death of a 65-year-old driver on Friday 20 miles west of Winnemucca.

Main Hed Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
For nearly 50 years, the Truckee Tahoe Airport has been an important player in the local economy. Now it has become a significant protector of the environment -- something that can't be said about many airports.

Transit drivers refuse contract Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:51:00 PST

Police seek gunman in strip club shooting Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:08:00 PST
Reno police are looking for a gunman who shot a man during a fight outside a topless club early Sunday morning.

California wildfires still hurting area air quality Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:08:00 PST
A wildfire 90 miles north of Sacramento was 50 percent contained Sunday but still poured smoke into the Truckee Meadows.

Fallon farmers help repair levee breach to save crops Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:13:00 PST
FALLON -- Farmers on Sunday helped patch a 30-foot breach in a levee that collapsed last week and washed out a road, damaged an access bridge and took out part of a spillway.

Verdi-Mogul quakes slow during weekend Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:08:00 PST
Earthquake activity slowed during the weekend in Northern Nevada after a busy Friday.

Developers ordered to clean up abandoned speedway Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:13:00 PST
The developers who battled for years to build housing on the site of the former Champion Speedway have all but abandoned the 30-acre property in south Carson City and must take steps to improve it, city officials decided last week.

Democrats upset over Lieberman's public critiques on presidential candidate Obama Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:03:00 PST
WASHINGTON -- Joe Lieberman is fast becoming the Democrats' public enemy No. 1.

Dem nominee to visit Iraq, Afghanistan before election Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
FLINT, Mich. -- Barack Obama says he is going to visit Iraq and Afghanistan before the November election.

Correction Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:18:00 PST
Because of incorrect submitted information, a story Saturday reported the wrong date for an event. The St. Thomas Aquinas centennial gala is scheduled for June 21.

'The Misfits' Behind the scenes, in full color Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:48:00 PST
When Frank Hasy inherited his uncle's estate, the small reels of film stashed among Stanley Floyd Kilarr's collection of 800,000 records, 100 whiskey decanters, numerous celebrity posters and other items didn't grab much attention. It was easy to overlook the canisters among the treasures Kilarr had collected.

Volunteer corps prepares for area health disasters Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:48:00 PST
When disasters such as Hurricane Katrina hit other parts of the country, Dr. George Hess questioned whether Reno was prepared for such an emergency, and he wondered where he would go to help in such an event.

Adventurers take on Silver Sage race Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:08:00 PST
About 150 adventure racers competed Sunday in the Silver Sage Adventure Race of kayaking, biking and running.

Apathy forced team to move on Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
TUCSON, Ariz. -- Apathy, politics and the bottom line have translated into a loss for the desert in southeastern Arizona but a gain for high desert of Reno.

Summer is filled with ways to get fit, stay healthy Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Here are a few nutrition and fitness tips to keep you healthier this summer:

Get screened for stroke, osteoporosis Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Life Line Screening will be in Fernley and Reno this week, offering a complete check for an irregular heartbeat and osteoporosis.

Undo tattoo: Getting rid of that old body art Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Chris Wirtanen loved punk rock so much that he had P-U-N-K tattooed on his right knuckles.

Kids invited to take part in Artown opening Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Artown is offering children ages 3 to 12 the opportunity to take part in the festival's opening night ceremony by becoming living works of art. They can start by having their faces painted by Body Masterpieces between 4 and 7 p.m. July 1 at McKinley Arts and Culture Center. Then, the freshly painted tykes are invited to march in the festival's parade, which will begin at 7 p.m. Everything is free, but children must be accompanied by an adult, and an RSVP for face painting is recommended. To reserve your child's spot, call the Artown office at 322-1538.

Getaway in the 'California Alps' Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:23:00 PST
Grover Hot Springs State Park, west of Markleeville, Calif., could be one of the most overlooked and under-appreciated parks in the region, but Europeans visiting it for its hot springs pool make up for lack of attention from Northern Nevadans.

Adventure racers start Sunday event at Wingfield Park Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:23:00 PST
About 150 adventure racers will leave Wingfield Park in downtown Reno on Sunday to kayak, bike and run in the outdoors.

Summer's best backyard reads Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
People might have more time to read during summer or maybe it just seems that way, but with gasoline prices already topping $4 a gallon, this might be the summer that we all spend our vacations in our backyard hammocks curled up with a pile of good books.

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