Two weeks left to enter Water-Efficient Landscape Awards

August 30, 2010
By ThisIsReno
Two weeks left to enter Water-Efficient Landscape Awards

Truckee Meadows Water Authority reminds customers to show off their water-efficient and beautiful landscapes. The deadline to enter the seventh annual Water-Efficient Landscape Awards is Friday, Sept. 10, and entering is fast and easy. The awards, which recognize customers who have dedicated some or all of their landscaping to water-efficient methods, are open to...
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Opinion: Rory Reid dominates opponent in first debate

August 30, 2010
By ThisIsReno
Opinion: Rory Reid dominates opponent in first debate

SUBMITTED RELEASE FROM RORY 2010 LAS VEGAS–Last night Brian Sandoval showed why he does not want to talk to Nevadans or debate Rory Reid. The Republican candidate proved in an hour-long debate broadcast statewide that he no real plans to reform education in Nevada. Sandoval offered no reasonable explanation for the fact that he...
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BLM proposes National Academy of Sciences study of Wild Horse and Burro Program

August 30, 2010
By ThisIsReno
BLM proposes National Academy of Sciences study of Wild Horse and Burro Program

BLM NEWS RELEASE The BLM has asked the National Academy of Sciences/National Research Council (NAS/NRC) to make an independent technical review of the Wild Horse & Burro (WH&B) Program to ensure that the BLM is using the best science available in managing wild horses and burros on Western rangelands. The NAS/NRC has previously reviewed...
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Reid, Sandoval debate education in first big head-to-head

August 30, 2010
By ThisIsReno

by Sean Whaley, Nevada News Bureau: Underdog Democratic candidate for governor Rory Reid took the opportunity at a first debate today with leading GOP candidate Brian Sandoval to challenge his opponent’s commitment to spending on public education. In his opening remarks, Reid said he has a plan to erase a $2.5 billion shortfall it the state budget without cutting...
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Gillespie leads Aces past Las Vegas, 10-5

August 29, 2010
By ThisIsReno
Gillespie leads Aces past Las Vegas, 10-5

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE LAS VEGAS, Nev.-Cole Gillespie fell just a home run shy of the cycle Friday night, helping lift the Reno Aces to their fifth-straight win, a 10-5 decision over the Las Vegas 51s at Cashman Field. Gillespie singled in the third and fifth innings, doubled in the seventh and tripled in the...
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Nevada ties Gonzaga 1-1

August 29, 2010
By ThisIsReno

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE MISSOULA, Mont. – The Nevada Women’s soccer team (0-1-1, 0-0-0 WAC) jumped out to an early lead against the Gonzaga Bulldogs Friday, eventually earning a 1-1 tie at the conclusion of extra time. “We executed our game plan and created scoring opportunities,” Head Coach Melissa Price said. “I am very pleased.”...
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Las Vegas artist working on Gov. Gibbons painting despite not being selected for official portrait

August 28, 2010
By ThisIsReno
Las Vegas artist working on Gov. Gibbons painting despite not being selected for official portrait

by Sean Whaley, Nevada NewsBureau: Budding Las Vegas artist Alex Krasky was not selected to paint the official portrait of out-going Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons for display in the state capitol, but he is going ahead with his canvas anyway with the hopes of personally presenting his work to the governor. When he first learned of...
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Chancellor to Recommend Di Mare as NSC Acting President

August 28, 2010
By ThisIsReno

Chancellor Dan Klaich today sent his recommendation to the Nevada Board of Regents that Dr. Lesley Ann Di Mare be approved as the acting president of Nevada State College. The Board will vote on the recommendation Friday, Aug. 27 during a special meeting to appoint the next leader of NSC as well as approve...
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“Tantra” class at TMCC Reno

August 28, 2010
By ThisIsReno

Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno will be teaching “Tantra” on August 31, which is open to public. Tantra, a method of spiritual self-culture, is divine revelation whose history went back to fourth century. Tantra is a conscious approach to self-discovery which directed the seeker to prepare mind and body to the level where...
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