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Songs about life: Award-winning songwriter opens for Pablo Cruise
Submitted by Karel on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 10:17amWith songwriting credits that include “Wild One,” recorded by Faith Hill and “Stranded,” made famous by Heart, Jaime Kyle made a mark in the music world a long time ago.
Throughout her career, her songs have been recorded by numerous artists, featured on CD’s with combined sales of more than 19 million worldwide and has recorded and performed with such legendary artists as Leon Russell, Patty Griffin, Richard Marx, Amy Grant and Ozzy Osbourne. Today, she continues to perform her original music for audiences throughout Northern California.
The Real X-Files: Scientific Paranormal Investigations Workshop with Ben Radford
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/19/2012 - 9:48pmEver wondered how a person goes about investigating a haunted house, a Bigfoot sighting, or a crop circle? In movies and on television, it looks easy, but how do real-life paranormal investigators discover what really happened, separating truth from myth?
Memorial Saturday in Silver City for legendary broadcaster, hellraiser and satirist Travus T. Hipp
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/24/2012 - 2:26pmServices for legendary radio commentator Travus T. Hipp will be held this Saturday, May 26, in Silver City. Hipp died early Friday morning, May 18, at his Silver City home. He was 75, as old as the Golden Gate Bridge in his beloved San Francisco.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 26, in Silver City. Gathering, gnoshing and remembering will begin at the Silver City Community Center, 385 High Street, at 10:00 a.m. Food and refreshments will be provided. Those who wish may bring more.
Open House at Carson City AAA on Friday to benefit Special Olympics
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 12:26pmIn the spirit of teamwork and goodwill, AAA continues its steadfast tradition to civic involvement by hosting on May 18 an open house designed to benefit Special Olympics in its south Carson City office.
The event, which is slated from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., includes a silent auction, special insurance counseling, travel advice as well as ample refreshments. Proceeds from the silent auction with items ranging from a glider plane ride to a round of golf will be earmarked for the Special Olympics of Nevada.
The Current Republican Leadership, the Catholic Church, Religious Conservatives and the Perils of Self-Refuting Logic
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/16/2012 - 2:28pmIn the United States a political party does not become the majority party in this country by becoming ideologically pure. They become the majority by becoming larger, inclusive, and superior to their political opponents not only in size, but should also be anchored in and unafraid of intellectual and discursive dialogue, devoid of reactionary emotionalism. Then and only then, can conservatism present and extend to the electorate our concepts in such a way that we will be accepted by the majority of our fellow citizens.
Proscenium Players announces open auditions for 'Twelve Angry Men'
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 4:17pmProscenium Players is holding open auditions for their May production at the Brewery Arts Center of “Twelve Angry Men” directed by Jeff Fast and produced by Jonni Moon.
Janet Sylvia MacDonald
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 9:07amOn January 7, 2012, Janet Sylvia MacDonald died peacefully surrounded by her family after battling Parkinson’s disease.
Born Janet Sylvia MacDonald May 6, 1941 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Jan moved to Nevada in 1959. As a single mother with a young son, she attended the University of Nevada, Reno during the day and worked evenings to support her family. It was during this time that Jan danced and performed with famous Bertha the Elephant in the main showroom at John Asquaga’s Nugget.
Nevada AG fines Carson City company for deceptive practices
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 1:33pmNevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto announced today that a settlement agreement has been reached with Registered Agent, Inc. regarding advertisements sent by mail to corporations in order to deceptively change registered agents.
BOB THOMAS: Using red herring to fault black candidate
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 4:00am"Government cannot tell the truth because it is the last to know the truth." - Gaius PhlebitusThe backstabbers are getting warmed up. Their new target is Herman Cain. The black community resents hi...
Janice Ayres: The truth about Social Security
Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 5:15pmAs Social Security celebrates its 76th birthday, it is time for Americans to remind their leaders in Washington and those now running for president and Congress how vital this program has been for ...
Scholars publish book that challenges Donner Party myths and folklore
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 9:50amBy Claudene Wharton
The Department of Anthropology announces the publication of a new book, “An Archaeology of Desperation: Exploring the Donner Party’s Alder Creek Camp.” The book is a collaboration between anthropology scholars from the University of Nevada, Reno and other academics.
Prison program deals with senior inmates
Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 4:01amThe so-called "truth in sentencing" laws have produced a problem lawmakers didn't anticipate when they increased sentences for most serious crimes: a burgeoning population of senior citizen inma...
It's Carson River Canyon, not Brunswick Canyon
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 10:13amIn honor of retired state archivist Guy Rocha's 60th birthday today, I want to aid him in one of his favorite pursuits, busting myths about Nevada.
In this case, locals commonly make the mistake of saying Brunswick Canyon when they are actually talking about Carson River Canyon. I make this mistake, and I see many instances of this also coming out in arrest reports and press releases from the Carson City Sheriff's Office.
CD2 Candidates Battle Over Tax Policy, Solutions for the Economy
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 7:14amHelmuth Lehmann and Tim Fasano were caught in the crossfire last night as Mark Amodei and Kate Marshall threw rhetorical punches at one another during an hour-long debate between the four candidates for Nevada’s second congressional district.
Commentary by David Y. Cantwell: Remove deception from debt debate
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/31/2011 - 4:01amThe high drama of our ruling elite regarding the debt ceiling only reminds me of an old joke: How do you know if a politician is lying? His lips are moving.The truth is not being told. In fact, the...
Letter: Newspaper knowingly prints lies
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/27/2011 - 11:21pmEditor's note: This is a letter to the editor submitted to the Nevada Appeal last month that they chose not to run.
Dear Editor,
Is it the policy of the Nevada Appeal to print demonstrably false attacks on the editorial page? I'm referring to the letter to the editor on June 25 that claims, "There is incontrovertible proof that an ineligible usurper sits in the White House."
John Bullis: Key thoughts from the Simpson-Bowles report
Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 4:00amThe December 2010 Report of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, titled "The Moment of Truth," is full of good information and ideas.It displays very well "The Looming Fisca...
Ghost walk among the haunted in Carson City on Saturday
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 5:51pmBy the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau
Aberrations await and spirits linger during a two-hour walking tour July 23, Aug. 20 and Sept. 24 through the historic district of Carson City.
History and storytelling are the orders of the day on this tour through Victorian-style homes and neighborhoods, where reality and legend come together, leaving ghost walkers to wonder what is truth and what is fiction.
Nevada Bighorns Baseball: Carson City's Summer Baseball Team
Submitted by Chris Graham on Wed, 07/06/2011 - 8:49pmThe Bighorns have shown that this year's team is among the best that they have had in their history. Bighorn player Jeff Young told me over the fourth of July weekend that; "this is our best team we have ever had."
Nevada Consultants Weigh In On Conflicting Reports Assessing State’s Business Climate
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 07/06/2011 - 4:28pmCARSON CITY – Last year Gov. Brian Sandoval was pleased to display a copy of Chief Executive magazine in which Nevada ranked 5th best among the states as a place to do business based on a survey of more than 600 chief executive officers.
Fishing report for the week of July 6-13, 2011
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/05/2011 - 11:24pmHere is the Northern Nevada, Northern California and Sierra fishing report for the week of July 6-13.
New Study Shows Nevada Taxpayers On The Hook For $4,200 Each To Fund Cost Of Public Employee Benefits
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 06/28/2011 - 3:27pmCARSON CITY – Nevada has the 18th lowest taxpayer burden to cover unfunded public employee pension and health care costs among the states, but policy makers are still failing to adequately address the shortfall, a national organization reported in a new comprehensive analysis.
Who is the real Mark Amodei?
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 10:03amA few years ago, I sat in on a meeting of local Carson City Democrats and their guest speaker for the night, Republican State Sen. Mark Amodei.
Full text of Governor Brian Sandoval's budget speech
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/03/2011 - 6:55pmMy fellow Nevadans, good evening.
Three months ago, I delivered a State of the State Address against the backdrop of record unemployment and sharply reduced state revenue. I believed then, as I do now, that by controlling state spending and changing the way we do business, we could bring about a sustained economic recovery that would get Nevada working again. And so tonight, I’m pleased to come before you with a second and more positive report on the state of Nevada’s economy.
'Atlas Shrugged Part I' - politcs as a movie, and not very good
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/24/2011 - 12:43pmThe film "Atlas Shrugged Part 1," opened Friday night at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City. The opening was overshadowed by the first-night celebration the V&T's No. 18 steam locomotive in "Water for Elephants," an average romance-plus-disaster film.
Senate Debate On Gov. Sandoval’s Public Schools Budget Sees No Vote, Fireworks
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 4:29pmCARSON CITY – The debate over Gov. Brian Sandoval’s proposed cuts to public education shifted to the state Senate today, with members of the upper house getting the details of the reductions that the Clark County schools chief said would mean the loss of $400 million for a 19 percent cut in funding.
But there was no effort by Democrats, who control the Senate with a narrow 11-10 advantage, to force a vote on the schools budget as occurred yesterday in a more contentious Assembly hearing. There were no fireworks either.
Margaret Atwood — the best of the best with 'The Blind Assassin' novel
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/29/2011 - 11:59amSometimes one comes across an author never before noted and stumbles on a real writer of imagination and truth. Such was the case writh Margaret Atwood, author of many fine books of which "The Blind Assassin'' (Anchor Books, $14 papeerback) is one of her best. She is such a fine writer that one is almost loath to comment on her work, so I'll be brief here.
Is the Sad State of Nevada Public Education a Deterrent for Relocating Companies?
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 03/23/2011 - 4:01pmBy Elizabeth Crum / Nevada News Bureau
Yes, definitely.
Or, not primarily.
Apparently the answer depends on which elected official you ask.
In remarks to the Nevada State Assembly, Senator John Ensign yesterday that companies avoid moving to Nevada because our schools are poor. Here are Ensign’s exact remarks:
"The Call of Memories"
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/10/2011 - 11:33amAn art exhibit that explores an observation made in author Barbara Kingsolver's book, "Animal Dreams: Memory is a complicated thing, a relative to truth, but not its twin" is featured at Western Nevada College.
The public is invited to meet the artists at a reception, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 5-6:30 p.m. in the WNC Carson City galleries.
Carson City man arrested after allegedly slapping, pinching and hitting 2-year-old son with a stick
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 3:48pmA 33-year-old Carson City man faces child abuse and domestic battery charges after allegedly slapping and flicking his 2-year-old son in the face inside Walmart and then, according to witnesses, hitting the child with a stick outside the store.
Authorities arrested Bruce Scott, 33, at about 1 p.m. on Jan. 21 after witnesses stated they saw him hit the child multiple times. Surveillance video from the Market Street store was collected in the investigation.