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Bone marrow test drives set to help Northern Nevadan

March 9, 2010
By Laurel Busch
Bone marrow test drives set to help Northern Nevadan

Friends of a Northern Nevada man with myelofibrosis are organizing “test drives” to find a potential match for his bone marrow. Vinodkumar Challagundla is a 35-year-old father of two, and his friends say his chance of survival depends on a bone marrow transplant. The first two events will be held this weekend. In Reno, the...
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Johnson plans campaign walk

March 9, 2010
By Laurel Busch

Orrin Johnson, who announced his candidacy for Assembly District 25 yesterday, will hold the campaign’s first district walk this Sunday, March 14. Supporters are invited to meet at his home for a pancake breakfast before the walk begins. To RSVP, they should send e-mail to Orrin@OrrinJohnson.com or call him at 771-9858. For more information, visit...
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Gibbons cites special session negotiations in appeal

March 9, 2010
By Laurel Busch
Gibbons cites special session negotiations in appeal

Casting Gov. Jim Gibbons as “the governor we can’t afford to lose!” the Gibbons campaign is appealing to supporters for help. “In this time of economic challenge, we need a governor who can be relied upon to keep taxes in check and show leadership when it counts!” a recent e-mail says. “When the Special...
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Gibbons to open campaign headquarters

February 19, 2010
By Laurel Busch

The Gibbons for Governor campaign will open its headquarters in Carson City Saturday, March 6. The public is invited to celebrate the grand opening from 5 to 7 p.m. The headquarters are at 305 No. Carson St., Suite 200, on the corner of East Proctor. Refreshments will be provided by the campaign.
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Northern Nevada loses Mr. Vegetable

February 10, 2010
By Laurel Busch

Allen Eugene Klump, probably better known as Mr. Vegetable to Northern Nevada gardeners, died Feb. 4. Klump was a master gardener and developed a program called “Mr. Vegetable” for schools, according to his obituary. He was host of Mr. Vegetable’s Garden Talk Line from 1989 to 2006. He also taught gardening at Truckee Meadows Community...
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Opinion: Why Hope for Haiti gets my support

January 17, 2010
By Laurel Busch

If I were Brangelina, I’d give a million dollars to help Haiti, too. However, I still believe my modest contribution will make a difference when it’s pooled with others and when the organization that receives it buys crucial supplies locally and/or in bulk. Just as I try to get as much as I can for...
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Opinion: Doctors and their offices are stuck in the 20th century

November 7, 2009
By Laurel Busch

Last week I spent two insulting, invasive and uncomfortable hours at my doctor’s office. Five minutes of that time were spent being examined, and the rest of the time was ruined by office procedures. The person calling to remind me of the appointment had been careful to say 2:45 was my “check-in” time, so I...
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Review: Replacing a pizza place

October 27, 2009
By Laurel Busch
Review: Replacing a pizza place

We started picking up pizza at J.J.’s in the 1980s when it was still on Wells Avenue. That’s right—J.J.’s Pie Company hasn’t always been in the old Little Wal’ location on 5th Street. It was our favorite (only) pizza place for years. We loved the thick crusts, and the sauce and toppings were always...
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Renown Health earns 2009/2010 Consumer Choice Award

October 16, 2009
By Laurel Busch
Renown Health earns 2009/2010 Consumer Choice Award

RENOWN HEALTH NEWS RELEASE: For the sixth year in a row, the National Research Corporation (NRC) awarded Renown Health the Consumer Choice Award. NRC rated Renown Health as a top hospital for 2009/2010 based on four essential consumer metrics: best overall quality, best image and reputation, best doctors and best nurses. Renown was the only healthcare...
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University’s MBA program makes Princeton Review’s “Best” list again

October 16, 2009
By Laurel Busch
University’s MBA program makes Princeton Review’s “Best” list again

UNR NEWS RELEASE: For the second year in a row, The Princeton Review has recognized the excellence of the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business in its Best Business Schools guidebook. In the just-published Best 301 Business Schools: 2010 Edition, the College received the recognition based on the quality of its MBA program as rated...
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