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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SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE EXHIBITION OPENINGS Views From China: Yang Yongliang and The Modern Metropolis April 3—September 12, 2010 Although they may appear to be dreamlike paintings, Yang Yongliang’s works are cleverly crafted from digital photographs of China’s bustling cities, and then manipulated into haunting imaginary landscapes that critique the country’s rapidly changing built environment and the impact of...
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SUBMITTED RELEASE FROM NEVADA STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTY By Phoebe Sweet Las Vegas, NV – Once again the GOP is rooting for our economy to fail, betting against America and Nevada because it’s good for Republican politics. “As you look to the beginning of 2010, I think unemployment in Nevada will spike even higher. I think this is...
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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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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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SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE Manoranjan “Mano” Misra is known for turning coffee grounds and chicken feathers into fuel. He purifies arsenic-laced water and, using sunlight, can turn water into fuel. Misra is one of two University of Nevada, Reno researchers who have been honored by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents for their accomplishments:...
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SUBMITTED RELEASE LAS VEGAS–Rory Reid will formally file to run for governor at 9:30 a.m. today in Las Vegas. He will be joined by his wife, Cindy, as he submits his declaration of candidacy to the Secretary of State’s office. Reid has been campaigning across the state for more than a year, and in October he formally...
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SUBMITTED RELEASE Friends, A week ago today I filed to run for re-election to the Washoe County Commission, District 5. I have had the pleasure of working with the residents of this district for almost 8 years, and I hope you will support me for 4 more years. I’m often asked what I do as the Commissioner...
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OPINION, SUBMITTED BY PAUL KISER At the end of every economic downturn there are a few communities that emerge out of the ashes and enjoy renewed economic growth.  Typically it is a mix of serendipity and some creative thinking that leads to the rise of economic fortunes.  There are also the...
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