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Going green: EcoBrokering gains popularity
Just six months into her new profession as a Realtor, Michelle Bater decided to bring along her personal interests of an environmentally-friendly lifestyle.

Leaving Las Vegas for 'exurbs' not so easy as gas prices rise Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:38:00 PST
LAS VEGAS -- Two years ago, U.S. Sen. Harry Reid and Reno developer Harvey Whittemore heralded the "birth of a city" in the middle of one of Nevada's loneliest stretches of desert, 60 miles northeast of Las Vegas.

Shoptalk: Cake & Crime shop; Artown T-shirts on sale Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Artown has gone artsy with its T-shirt this year. The artwork from this year's festival is tattooed on a women's white T-shirt.

Sometimes only fog can clear my head Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
I'm not sure why, but when the mercury starts hitting the 90s on a consistent basis, all I can think about is hitting the coast. I may live in the high desert of Reno, but I crave the damp, cool ocean breeze. Maybe it's all those years I spent in Seattle. Maybe, it's the change of altitude that has such an impact on my attitude. But I swear the fog has a magical effect on me. It clears my head.

In search of an Enterprising Mark Twain Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Tourists by the tens of thousands flock to Virginia City every year in search of the Wild West and evidence of Mark Twain's time on the Comstock. Anybody who knows anything about Samuel Clemens in Nevada knows he was a reporter for Virginia City's Territorial Enterprise newspaper in the early 1860s and adopted the pen name Mark Twain. Many of the visitors want to see where the aspiring young writer worked and find their way to the Territorial Enterprise building and Mark Twain Museum on South C Street between Union and Taylor. But did Twain work there or ever set foot in the building?

Spanking debate continues Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Thankfully, the media paid next to no attention to the fact that last April 30 was End Spanking Day as proclaimed by a group calling itself End Physical Punishment of Children, or EPOCH. My former graduate school adviser and continuing mentor forwarded to me an e-mail from one of EPOCH's members . They don't like the idea of spanking children; therefore, spanking is bad. They could be dismissed as just another bunch of people with too much time on their hands if it weren't for the fact that EPOCH has had minor success in their attempts to persuade activist judges and state legislators to make unconstitutional rulings from the bench and introduce bills that would outlaw parental spanking in the U.S.

Don't let heat take the good out of you Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:44:00 PST
Mike Alger is on vacation. KTVN's John Potter writes today's column.

Surprising stories that upset readers Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
In the seven years I've written a column for the Reno Gazette-Journal I'm still surprised at the topics, subjects and stories that upset readers.

Doctoring up your credit score Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
More than ever before, credit scores are affecting insurance and interest rates, as well as qualification standards on home and automobile loans. Yet daily, I'm made aware of how easy it is to raise your credit score by taking appropriate action.

Best-selling Latina writer coming to Reno Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
The University of Nevada Latino Research Center will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in October with many special events, but the golden moment of the celebration will be the visit of best-selling author Isabel Allende. The world-famous writer has accepted an invitation to speak on campus the night of Oct. 9.

June is National Home Ownership month Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Owning a home is an important part of the American Dream, and the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has worked hard to raise awareness of the benefits of home ownership in the past. This year's theme for Home Ownership Month is "Back to Basics".

Renters will look at several factors before signing Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
My longtime tenant will be moving out at the end of the month. I need to rent the home to a new tenant as soon as possible, but there are several other homes for rent in the neighborhood. What can I do to make my rental property more attractive to potential renters?

Cutting gardens for the do-it-yourself floral arranger Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Summer is finally here and flowers can be seen blooming throughout the neighborhoods of Northern Nevada. For the perennial gardener, this is the time of year to add to, pamper and enjoy the blooms in your cutting garden.

Divorcee wise to wipe name from mortgage Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
My ex-husband and I bought a house in 1995. We divorced in 1999, and pursuant to our divorce decree, he kept the house and I moved out. We both remarried in 2000. My new husband and I have a new mortgage on our home, after fighting to prove to the lender that my ex has the previous house.

There are ways to avoid foreclosure Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
DEAR BENNY: My son's home is in foreclosure. He has previously gone through bankruptcy. Can he move his family out of the home now, before the foreclosure is final, without causing additional problems? -- Richard

CD reviews: Coldplay and Cassandra Wilson good, Motley Crue not so much Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
First, let's state the obvious: For a band that stresses its modesty to the point of self-consciousness, Coldplay has come up with an awfully pretentious-sounding title for its new CD. The members' names may be listed at the bottom of the album credits, but there's no disguising that this is their stab, however conflicted, at a Big Important Album.

Reno NAACP to protest discriminatory lending Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:58:00 PST
The Reno-Sparks branch of the NAACP has scheduled a news conference for Wednesday to protest discriminatory lending practices as part of the NAACP's National Day of Action.

No storms expected in Reno this week Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:58:00 PST
No thunderstorm activity is expected this week and through the Fourth of July weekend, making further red flag warnings unlikely.

Nevada lobbyists help defeat money-savers Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:58:00 PST
Although state officials are scavenging for every dollar during the worst budget crisis in 30 years, Nevada lawmakers rejected two measures last week that might have saved millions of dollars.

Argument led to Reno shootings, 1 death Sunday Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:58:00 PST
An evening spent watching a band turned deadly Sunday morning for three cousins when one was shot to death and two wounded by gunfire.

New Nevada sex offender law put on hold Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:58:00 PST
A federal judge on Monday delayed enforcement of a new sex offender law that was to take effect today, saying he wanted to consider the constitutional challenge made by the American Civil Liberties Union.

Man dies after stabbing at Reno apartment Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:58:00 PST
A Reno man was stabbed to death Sunday afternoon following a confrontation sparked by vandalism to his vehicle, police said.

RTC employees to resume negotiations today Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:58:00 PST
Three weeks after rejecting their employer's contract offer, Reno-area bus drivers are to return to the negotiating table today and Wednesday.

Quake activity remains low in Northern Nevada Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:58:00 PST
Of the seven earthquakes measured Monday in Nevada, four were in the northern half of the state.

Tighter rules for fires on public lands take effect Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:58:00 PST
With fire danger high, fire restrictions on public land across western Nevada take effect today, officials announced Monday.

Birth Received 7-1 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:03:00 PST
CARSON TAHOE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Artown officals recommend 'staycation' for area residents Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:58:00 PST
Organizers of Artown, Reno's annual summer arts festival, have a solution for Renoites struggling to plan a summer vacation under the pressure of rising fuel costs and a faltering economy: Stay home.

Airlines crack down on oversized carry-ons Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:58:00 PST
Attention all passengers: If you've never paid attention to that sample carry-on box by the airport gate counter, you might want to get acquainted with it.

Survey: Most Renoites to support sales tax increase for recreation Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:58:00 PST
Nearly three-quarters of Reno residents are likely to support a one-eighth-cent sales tax increase for more recreation facilities, according to a city survey released Monday.

Celebrate Red, White and Tahoe Blue at Incline Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:58:00 PST
Incline Village has planned a free multi-day celebration scheduled for Wednesday through Friday called Red, White and Tahoe Blue.

Woman killed in Carson crash Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:58:00 PST
An elderly woman died Monday morning in a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer near the intersection of Koontz Lane and U.S. 395 in Carson City.

Presidential candidates court Latino voters Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:37:00 PST
WASHINGTON -- Lionel Sosa, a marketing legend whose advertising aimed at Latinos is credited with helping George W. Bush win his

GOP candidate meets with evangelist Billy Graham Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:37:00 PST
MONTREAT, N.C. -- John McCain met Sunday with evangelist Billy Graham and his son, Franklin, at the family's mountaintop retreat.

Obama disowns critique of McCain's military record Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:37:00 PST
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Democrat Barack Obama rejected a retired general's suggestion that Republican John McCain's military experience didn't necessarily qualify him to be president, as GOP surrogates lined up to label the remarks indecent and disrespectful.

Bill Clinton, Obama have first talk after primaries Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:37:00 PST
WASHINGTON -- The silence between Barack Obama and Bill Clinton has been broken, with the Democratic White House hopeful on Monday asking the former president to campaign for him during their first conversation since the heated primary.

Dem nominee defends his and rival's patriotism Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:37:00 PST
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. -- Flanked by American flags, Barack Obama forcefully defended his patriotism Monday against anyone who would challenge it, declaring he wouldn't stand for persistent rumors questioning his loyalty and aimed at sinking his presidential campaign.

Latest area DUI-related cases Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:45:00 PST
Following are actions involving people arrested on a charge of driving under the influence:

Police nab suspect in early morning killing Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:50:00 PST

Driving in California? Keep hands off cell Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:38:00 PST
The sign over Interstate 80 just east of Truckee blinks out its warning: "Hands-Free Phone. July 1st. It's the law."

Few earthquakes shake Nevada during weekend Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:38:00 PST
Of the six earthquakes measured Sunday in Nevada, only one was in the northern half of the state.

Forest Service evaluates permit for Echo Summit snowmobiling Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:38:00 PST
the Reno Gazette-Journal

Lightning sparks fires in Northern Nevada Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:38:00 PST
Dry, hot conditions and lightning strikes sparked at least seven fires in the Reno-Sparks area Sunday, while smoke from fires in California continued to blow into the Reno area.

Trails & Vistas expands to two-day event in September Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:37:00 PST
Trails and Vistas heads to Donner Summit for an expanded two-day event Sept.6 and 7. Among towering pines, granite rock faces and crystal lakes of the Sierra Nevada, the three-mile guided hike compels participants to become part of eight artistic performances.

Main Hed Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:37:00 PST
Joe McAvoy and a friend were bicycling in the hills south of Lake Tahoe that windy Sunday afternoon when they first spied the smoke.

Billy Idol brightens stage Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:38:00 PST
Billy Idol certainly knew where he was Saturday night.

Marriages Received June 26 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:53:00 PST
Joshua Travis Pearlman, 34, and Jana M. Dougan, 31, both of Tahoe City, Calif.

Births Received June 30 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:53:00 PST
SAINT MARY'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Deepest budget cuts could threaten UNR band Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:31:00 PST

'Green' awareness fest enjoys 2nd year Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:38:00 PST
Hundreds of people wandered through Wingfield Park on Sunday afternoon, learning how to go green in their community.

Plant and Krauss prove to be perfect live duo Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:38:00 PST
When Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant teamed with bluegrass star Alison Krauss last year to make an album of folk songs, it didn't seem like something that would stick around as strong and as long as it has.

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