News lifestyle 2008-05-26 Andanh.com

Penny-pinching playtime Fri, 16 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
From bounce houses to bowling, there are tons of things to do with your little ones in the Truckee Meadows. Finding activities that are engaging, entertaining and easy on the pocketbook, however, can be a challenge. Here we've rounded up some fun things to do with little ones that won't require delving into the college savings account. And of course, no matter what you do, the fact that you're doing it together is what matters most.

Cowboy poet not afraid to take risks Fri, 16 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Western music fits Brenn Hill like a well-worn cowboy boot and you might hear whispers of Gene Autrey or Don Edwards or Ian Tyson in many of his songs.

On your mark... get set... garden! Thu, 15 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
We've been waiting and waiting, and now it's almost time. Within a couple of weeks, depending on your particular microclimate, you can plant all your favorite tender vegetables and annuals.

All-season options bring kitchens outdoors Thu, 15 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Courier-Journal

More Americans feel guilty for not living greener Thu, 15 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
You really have been meaning to swap out your light bulbs for those energy-efficient ones. And you really and truly did not mean to leave your computer on all vacation.

Home & Garden Classes Thu, 15 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Living with Fire: Learn the eight important tips on living with fire, being properly prepared and creating defensible space. When: 10 a.m. Saturday. Where: Moana Nursery,

Growing Places: Community gardens offer space for people to plant Thu, 15 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Within the maze of ponds and paths in Teglia's Paradise Park in Reno, there's a place where people with no garden space of their own can plant and putter to their heart's content. Some of what they grow goes to help others.

Options for outdoor kitchens Thu, 15 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Options for outdoor kitchens

Spending, gas prices, wages may squeeze teens out of summer jobs Sun, 18 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
A search for a job this summer probably won't be a day at the beach for teenagers.

Montana grooves to national folk festival in July Sun, 18 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
HELENA, Mont. -- The National Folk Festival comes to Montana this summer, bringing the event's mix of "music, dance and tradition from across America" to historic Butte in Big Sky country.

American Indian artists band for show Sun, 18 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Traditional and contemporary styles and media are combined in a new exhibition at the Wilbur D. May Museum to showcase a group of American Indian Great Basin artists.

Tips for summer job seekers Sun, 18 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
The Des Moines Register

'Desperate Housewives' gets serious for season finale Sun, 18 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. -- It is a bloody day on the set of ABC's "Desperate Housewives" as Katherine Mayfair's house of secrets finally comes crashing down in the two-hour season finale (Sunday, 9 p.m.).

Kids' books to take along or read before hitting the road Sun, 18 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Heading for the beach, hopping a plane to France or hitting the American road with your kids this summer? Some books to prep or pack:

Author's second novel makes Reno its home base Sun, 18 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Halfway through Willy Vlautin's new novel "Northline," one of the least sympathetic characters explains the significance of the title.

Kindergarten teacher offers five lessons for parents Sun, 18 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
MILWAUKEE -- Lisa Holewa was amazed by how easily her daughter's kindergarten class moved from one project to another. There was no whining, no tantrums.

On 'American Idol,' it's down to a duel of Davids Sun, 18 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
After four months of commotion and controversy, "American Idol" comes down to something basic.

Before Reno show, cowboy says he's more humorist than poet Sat, 17 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
In past years, a trip to Reno for Rodney Nelson meant a teeth-rattling ride on a saddle bronc or jumping off a steer wrestling horse at full speed.

Sending kids to summer camp? Some advice Sat, 17 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Summer camps have long served as a good method for children to get quality time in the great outdoors.

Lifeguards needed: Sat, 17 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
The Reno Bike Project is hosting a bike "Ride of Silence" starting at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the shop, 250 Bell St. This is an international ride scheduled the same day every year to remember cyclists who have been hit or killed. The ride is 8 to 12 miles and is ridden in silence. Details: www.renobikeproject.com or 323-4488.

Black Rock Rendezvous: Sat, 17 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
The Reno Bike Project is hosting a bike "Ride of Silence" starting at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the shop, 250 Bell St. This is an international ride scheduled the same day every year to remember cyclists who have been hit or killed. The ride is 8 to 12 miles and is ridden in silence. Details: www.renobikeproject.com or 323-4488.

Mountain bike park open: Sat, 17 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
The Reno Bike Project is hosting a bike "Ride of Silence" starting at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the shop, 250 Bell St. This is an international ride scheduled the same day every year to remember cyclists who have been hit or killed. The ride is 8 to 12 miles and is ridden in silence. Details: www.renobikeproject.com or 323-4488.

Trail ambassador training: Sat, 17 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
The Reno Bike Project is hosting a bike "Ride of Silence" starting at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the shop, 250 Bell St. This is an international ride scheduled the same day every year to remember cyclists who have been hit or killed. The ride is 8 to 12 miles and is ridden in silence. Details: www.renobikeproject.com or 323-4488.

Massive cleanup effort removes tons of trash from open spaces Sat, 17 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
More than 500 volunteers came together May 10 to help remove illegally dumped trash from open spaces in Northern Nevada.

Sierra knowledge Sat, 17 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Sure, we all know the Sierra Nevada is the place to go for deep powder in winter and cold, refreshing lakes in summer.

Bike to work with foldable SwissBike Sat, 17 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Riding a bike, especially with high gas prices, sure can be convenient. No need to spend money or time at the pump, just pedal and go. But where do you store your bike?

Know the symptoms of altitude sickness Sat, 17 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
I'm lucky. I've never felt any symptoms. I thought I might have once or twice but nope, never had altitude sickness.

Camp focus on sportsmanship Mon, 19 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Since 1964, Rusty Crook and his family have been operating this south Reno summer daycamp for boys and girls age 5-12.

The feminine touch felt in menswear Mon, 19 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
NEW YORK -- The menswear industry is still largely a boys' club, with men designing men's clothes.

Got a pile of STUFF? Time for a garage sale Mon, 19 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
With temperatures drawing ever-closer to the century mark, it's the perfect time for Renoites to turn their spring cleaning into cash with a good, old-fashioned garage sale. But throwing a successful sale requires much more than tossing a sheet in the front yard and loading it up with unwanted junk. Believe it or not, there are tried-and-true methods to getting the most out of a garage sale, so we've laid them out for you.

Saturday's barn tour a trip along the Emigrant Trail Thu, 22 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Barns and history are on the agenda for the Douglas County Historical Society's Historic Emigrant Trail Barn Tour on Saturday.

Carefully choose mulches Thu, 22 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Mulches play an important role in Northern Nevada landscapes. They can reduce the water requirements of plants, cool soil temperatures, reduce the occurrence of weeds, control soil erosion and dust, and visually enhance the landscape. Unfort-unately, some popular mulches also are combustible, a bad characteristic for residential landscapes located in high-fire-hazard areas.

How Defensible is your space? Thu, 22 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
By Susan Skorupa o sskorupa@rgj.com

Of women & wine Wed, 21 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Women make about 70 percent of the wine buying decisions in this country, according to industry research. But the professional wine world -- like its naughtier cousin, the restaurant world -- is still a boys' club, it's often said.

Getting rid of the gluten, but not the pleasure Wed, 21 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Going gluten free probably never will be easy.

Fluffy, flavorful couscous salad is a great grilling mate Wed, 21 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
The next time you light up the grill, consider this offbeat alternative to the usual potato salad or cole slaw.

Your Recipe Box: With shortcake, nothing tastes quite so good as strawberries Wed, 21 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Strawberries are in sweet, sumptuous season. This recipe for that grand old classic, strawberry shortcake, comes from the folks at John Ascuaga's Nugget, whose strawberry festival begins today. The festival runs through the growing season and features strawberry dishes and drinks at various Nugget venues. The Nugget also will offer a strawberry stand at the Sparks Hometowne Farmers Market, which runs Thursdays on Victorian Square beginning June 12.

Family ownership is key as wineries go corporate Wed, 21 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Corporatization is the name of the game in the wine business today. And with corporatization has come route-to-market concerns, broad-acre cropping, media exploitation, productivity enhancement measures, shareholder value and things new to the world of wine. Running counter to this trend is traditional family ownership of wineries. What happens when these two forces collide?

Top Chef Talk: Episode 10: Serving the boys (and gals) in blue Wed, 21 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
"Top Chef" Talk is our blog about the fourth season of the hit kitchen reality series from Bravo TV. Gazette-Journal food and drink writer Johnathan L. Wright and Resort at Red Hawk executive chef B.J. Mueller post at http://blogs.rgj.com/dining after each new episode.

Eating News & Notes: Dinner on the farm, in the barn Wed, 21 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Gary Romano of Sierra Valley Farms is teaming with Mark Estee, chef-owner of Moody's Bistro & Lounge, to present "Dinner in the Barn" on May 31, July 13 and Sept. 21. The four-course dinners are served family-style in a 1930s barn and feature organic, locally grown ingredients and wine pairings. Tours of the century-old farm begin at 4 p.m.; dinners begin at 5:15 p.m. Cost: $70, plus tax and tip. Reservations: 530-587-8688. The farm is at 1329 County Road A-23, Beckwourth, Calif., about 45 minutes northwest of Reno.

Women can overcome challenges in controlling blood pressure Tue, 20 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Nearly one in three Americans suffers from high blood pressure -- more than 73 million adults.

Baby breaks out -- and more inexplicable infant phenomena Tue, 20 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Most parents know that somewhere along the line newborns can have diaper rash, dry skin or even pigment discolorations, such as stork bites or birth marks.

Participants sought for university projects Tue, 20 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno, are looking for couples to participate in a research project that studies couples when one or both partners is experiencing sad mood or depression.

Season finales Tue, 20 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Season finales

Got a pile of STUFF? Mon, 19 May 2008 17:38:00 PST
With temperatures drawing ever-closer to the century mark, it's the perfect time for Renoites to turn their spring cleaning into cash with a good, old-fashioned garage sale. But throwing a successful sale requires much more than tossing a sheet in the front yard and loading it up with unwanted junk. Believe it or not, there are tried-and-true methods to getting the most out of a garage sale, so we've laid them out for you.

Girl Scout sleepover camp has it all, from s'mores to singing Mon, 26 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Camp Wasiu II, an all-girls resident camp located near Sierra City, Calif., is open to all girls entering grades 1-12.

10 swimsuit shopping tips Mon, 26 May 2008 15:28:00 PST
Bathing-suit shopping probably ranks somewhere up around having a root canal, your car breaking down and being audited by the IRS.

Viewers' eyes may pop at price of popcorn this year Sun, 25 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
With the start to the summer movie season, get ready to laugh at the "Get Smart" cast, cry with the "Sex and the City" gals -- and dig deeper into your pockets for the summer "popcorn movie" experience.

Mid-flight crisis: Is this all there is? Sun, 25 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
We traveled to the Caribbean island of Bonaire last week, a trip that resulted in two rather startling revelations.

Thrills on the cheap Sun, 25 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
When Mike Ward was a child, he stayed up late to watch the George A. Romero zombie flick "Night of the Living Dead" on TV, and he knew he was on to something.

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