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Female investing group learns from surroundings Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
the Reno Gazette-Journal

create an investment group Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
The popularity of investment clubs is growing, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Henry named processing manager Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Stewart Title announced that Lori Henry has accepted the position of processing manager of the newly installed paperless processing center. Henry's extensive background in the title and escrow industry continues to makes her an asset to Stewart Title.

Signs of rebirth present in Tahoe Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:43:00 PST
Mike Alger is on vacation. KTVN's John Potter writes today's column.

What perfection looks, sounds like Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
The revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "South Pacific" currently playing at Lincoln Center in New York City is quite simply the most exhilarating musical that a lover of Broadway theater could ever hope to see.

Ultra-short bond funds that are well-managed outrun pack Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Every once in a while, events happen that separate the men from the boys. The wheat from the chaff. The good ultra-short bond funds from the awful ones.

Never the Twain shall meet: An operatic myth Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Piper's Opera House in Virginia City was Nevada's premier entertainment venue in the late 19th century. Practically all entertainers on tour in the far west found their way to Piper's, including the great American author Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens). The myth in this story is that many people believe that Twain lectured in the current Piper's Opera House, the third building with that name. Its location at the northwest intersection of B and Union Streets dates to 1885, having replaced the second Piper's which operated from Jan. 29, 1878, until it burned in 1883.

Governor runs into resentment Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:43:00 PST
Gov. Jim Gibbons' televised address announcing the start of a special legislative session to fix a historic budget deficit was meant to showcase his staunch anti-tax philosophy and re-establish him as the enemy of government spending.

Demonstrators target Gibbons Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:43:00 PST
Gov. Jim Gibbons, despite saying in a statewide television address Thursday that he would not defer cost of living allowances for state workers and teachers or cut money for textbook funding, was vilified Friday during two rallies at the Nevada Legislature.

Reaction to governor breaks mostly along party lines Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:48:00 PST
Nevada lawmakers and leading political experts were divided when asked if Gov. Jim Gibbons made a strong case for the special session of the Legislature in his statewide televised speech Thursday night.

Gibbons largely echoes lawmakers' budget plan Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:48:00 PST
On the eve of today's special legislative session to balance a historic budget shortfall,

Nevada expects biggest cicada infestation since 2002 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:48:00 PST
The buzz has begun.

Repairs begin on flume to Reno water plant Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:48:00 PST
Crews have started building a bypass for a wooden flume, which was damaged by an April earthquake, to restore the primary flow of water from the Truckee River to Reno's main treatment plant.

Gibbons to talk budget on TV Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:28:00 PST
Gov. Jim Gibbons is scheduled to make a statewide televised address today to explain Nevada's historic budget deficit and possibly some potential solutions.

Only one temblor measured in area Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:28:00 PST
Earthquake activity in Northern Nevada slowed even more Wednesday with just one temblor recorded.

City to buy five cameras Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:28:00 PST
to crack down on vandals

Reno mayor tries to raise money for homeless shelter Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:28:00 PST
Reno Mayor Bob Cashell is calling for a prayer session, his term for raising money, among local churches, nonprofit agencies, local officials, bank, casino and other leaders to support the new homeless services campus.

City council OKs deal for several downtown blocks Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:28:00 PST
Preliminary agreements with two local developers to rebuild most of eight blocks on the north side of downtown were approved Wednesday by the Reno City Council, acting as the Reno Redevelopment Agency board.

Audit:Fossett search costly Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:28:00 PST
Costs for the unprecedented search to find missing aviator Steve Fossett in the Nevada desert last year spiraled out of control in an operation marked by the lack of "an effective command structure" and little way of tracking costs and resources, according to an audit released Wednesday.

Worker burned in explosion, small fire at Verdi metal plant Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:43:00 PST
About 20 people were evacuated Tuesday evening after a small fire and explosion in an industrial business in Verdi that burned one worker, officials said.

Fire victims recall the day of dread that began a year of determination Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:43:00 PST
Beneath a haze of smoke from fires burning elsewhere, South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday marked the first anniversary of the blaze that changed its face.

Man who torched effigy early gets prison sentence Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:43:00 PST
A San Francisco man who prematurely torched the Burning Man effigy at last year's counterculture festival in the Black Rock Desert was sentenced this week to up to four years in prison and ordered to pay $30,000 in restitution.

City serves up volleyball festival fun Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:43:00 PST
Music, dancing and a purple volleyball court welcomed passengers arriving Friday at Reno-Tahoe International Airport for the 2008 Reno Volleyball Festival. More than 15,000 people are expected to arrive this weekend for the event's 25th anniversary.

Planning initiative gathers more than 28,000 signatures Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:43:00 PST
More than 28,000 signatures were turned in Friday to the Washoe County Registrar of Voters for a citizens initiative to force regional planning to be based on replenishable water resources found within the county.

Lights go out in Reno Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:43:00 PST
About 135 downtown businesses and residences went without power for several hours Friday because of a bad underground cable.

Nevada helps Calif. fire crews Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:43:00 PST
More than 800 cots, two helicopters, four fire engines and personnel from Nevada are helping California in battling blazes that stretch more than 400 square miles from the central coast to Oregon.

Lightning to replace haze in sky Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:43:00 PST
The weather pattern cleared smoke out of the Truckee Meadows on Friday, but it has also caused the National Weather Service to issue a fire weather watch for this weekend.

Smoke may clear out of Reno in next two days Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:48:00 PST
Winds blowing into the Truckee Meadows shifted Thursday, coming in from the east instead of the smoke-filled skies of California.

'Hanoi Hilton' jailer says he'd vote for McCain Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
HAIPHONG, Vietnam -- John McCain has an unusual endorsement -- from the Vietnamese jailer who said he held him captive for about five years as a POW and now considers him a friend.

Local people Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Frank A. Kurnik of Reno was named to the dean's list for the spring 2008 semester at Niagara University in New York.

Circle's Edge adds 2 leaders Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
It's very true when they say ministry is a calling, admitted both the Revs. Dodie Bryant and Aren Raynes. The two women were formally installed Friday as ministers of Circle's Edge Religious Science Church.

From our archive: June 28, 1948 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
FROM THE RENO EVENING GAZETTE: JUNE 28, 1948

People with disabilities get chance to try sports Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
People with disabilities and their friends and families are invited to explore summertime sports at Mark Wellman's Adventure Day at the Sparks Marina Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 19.

Veterans of Foreign Wars building on historic list Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Reno's Veterans of Foreign Wars building, 240 W. Moana Lane, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, according to state preservation officials.

Neighbors take time to party Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
About 15 residents of Sunset Drive in southwest Reno gathered on neighbor Pam Galantuomini's driveway Tuesday evening for drinks and dessert.

Tickets on sale for Reno Little Theater's 'Selkie' Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Tickets are on sale for Reno Little Theater's performance of "Selkie," a play based on a Scottish folktale about seals that shed their pelts to become human for one night each year.

Celebrate new moon with drum, dance circle Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
The public is invited to celebrate the new moon at the river's edge and take part in a new moon drum and dance circle at 7 p.m. July 5 at River School, 7777 White Fir St.

Campers learn fun cuisine Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Summer camp never tasted so good.

Coin club to talk about Armenian currency Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
The Reno Coin Club is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Air National Guard, 1776 National Guard Way.

Friends, patrons honor birthday of Tiger Tom's Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Customers and employees at Tiger Tom's neighborhood bar took up a collection a few months ago to surprise the bar's owner with a billboard to commemorate the business's 20th anniversary.

Dean of deacon school at St. Catherine's Sunday Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
At 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dean Roderick Dugliss will be the featured speaker at a preworship service forum at St. Catherine of Siena Episcopal Church, which meets at Bishop Manogue Catholic High School,

It's not a crime to make money Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
David Hussman of Gardnerville is this week's winner of the Silver Pen award for the best letter published in the Gazette-Journal during the previous week.

Congress' sell-out was bipartisan affair Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Shame on Nevada representatives for voting "Yes" to the FISA bill!

We should use funds to help U.S. citizens Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Recently Laura Bush announced that the president approved $38.8 million in emergency aid for refugees in Africa, the Middle East, Asia and some Western countries. This she proudly claimed is in addition to the $1.3 billion the U.S. has already spent on aid to refugees.

Charge $1 billion fee for nuclear repository Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
When anything in life is inevitable, always make the best of it. Therefore, agree now to allow the use of Yucca Mountain as a nuclear waste repository for an annual service fee of $1 billion per year. Crisis solved.

It would be fitting to honor Depoali Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
I had Kendyl Depoali as a teacher at McQueen High school. I remember her being a very caring teacher who made sure you were doing your work to your potential. She was also involved with the student body council. That was almost 21 years ago. She added a great deal to any student who had her for a class.

Why don't they make Earth-friendly cars? Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Right in our face. What is it that the carmakers are getting from oil and or gas and or the government that would not urge them to build more electric cars that would sell real fast? How can they lay off workers when they can make cars more Earth-friendly and would help our poor oil/gas problem, when you sit back and lose sale revenue on purpose, when you can gain sale revenue by building and selling cars that would end high-priced oil and gas if we don't need it?

Greed is the reason for climbing costs Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Once again, Republicans "¦ are trying to convince the gullible that we must drill for oil offshore because there is a shortage, causing fuel prices to rise to over four bucks a gallon. Nonsense!

Drilling will produce just a drop in bucket Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Conservative pundits tell us that the solution to today's high gasoline prices is to allow drilling for new supplies of oil in areas which are presently off-limits for a variety of reasons. Don't these people ever get tired of being wrong? Why do so many good people continue to take them seriously?

Voting for a 'change' gave us Jimmy Carter Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
In 1976, the Democrats voted for "Change" and they gave us Jimmy Carter. How many Democrats today will proudly admit to voting for him? I wouldn't expect much of a reply to that question.

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