Much has been in the news about the horrible disaster in Haiti. Who hasn't seen the "Text to give $10 now" commercials over and over? Or commercials from the Red Cross, and various other non-profit charities.
Marketing meeting for PR and business professionals planned
After builders started erecting them in October, a collection of plastic covered hanger-like structures now stand out like a sore thumb amid the snow-covered desert landscape near Silver Springs.
Sue Lowden offers no solutions to our problems
I read the article Friday in the Nevada Appeal regarding the "formal" position of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce on the Nugget redevelopment project.
Beans may be good for you, but that doesn't mean every bowl of bean-rich chili is good for your diet.
Cheap, easy and good. It's the ultimate goal of any weeknight meal.
Don't be afraid of the cayenne in these macaroons. These cookies are moist, rich and chewy, with just a hint of warmth.
It's a new year and I'm always glad to see them come and see them go. I have high hopes of crossing off lots of things on my "to do" list this year. I don't know what makes me think I'll get more done this year than last, but I'm always hopeful.
If you're going to do nachos for the Super Bowl, they'd better live up to the hype of the big event. And so we give you a platter of double-layered nachos that combine ground beef and black beans with heaps of tomato, cheese, scallions, olives and jalapenos.
Ideas ranging from opening a beef slaughterhouse to attracting more investment in renewable energy came from a forum on job creation at Western Nevada College this week.
Counterfeit coins have been around almost as long as coins themselves. In the early years most coins were only worth as much as the metal they were made of, so fakes were relegated to copies made with inferior metal to the original.
Super Burrito coming soon Reno-based Super Burrito will open a Carson City location by March, owner Patricia Favela said Thursday.
If you feel strongly enough to commit your values to writing, why not discuss them with your family now?
A room-and-comp package rolled out a few days ago by Grand Sierra Resort in Reno serves as an indicator of the lengths some hotel properties in the region are willing to go to draw business during historically slow early-winter months.
Let's face it, Canada may be a close neighbor, but most of us still are pretty clueless about what's going on up there.
There aren't a whole lot of foods that easily convey the high-speed downhill thrills of the luge. But you can at least get in the mood with these sausage and apple-stuffed zucchini sleds. Also try them topped with shredded cheese.
With Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, bacon and puff pastry, this quiche sounds like a diet killer. But with 242 calories per serving, it actually isn't all that bad. And all those ingredients are so happiness-inducing, it's worth every calorie anyway.
If you're watching your budget, you may not be eating as much fish or shellfish as you once did.
Business licenses issued in Carson City between Jan. 4 and Jan. 14.:
For this week's topic, I put my business coach hat on. First, some definitions.
Area Jeep parts maker wins national recognition
Lynette Cameron will serve as the director of audience engagement and marketing for the Sierra Nevada Media Group, the company announced earlier this month.
While the housing market could hit bottom this year, commercial real estate is expected to have a bleak 2010 no thanks to high vacancy rates and tight lending, industry insiders said Wednesday at the Builders Association of Northern Nevada annual forecast in Reno.
January is birthday month at my house. My "children" Jay and Audrey, who both have celiac disease, also both have their birthdays this month, and within two days of each other.
We are living in a time when health is becoming an ever more important subject in our day-to-day lives. Over the last few years the term "organic" has been thrown around in relation to produce, agriculture and meats.
We've heard that line before from Democrats
During the first week of December I received an e-mail urging me to send a Christmas card, one especially with religious overtones, to the New York headquarters of the American Civil Liberties Union, a national organization that advocates individual rights.
"We are at war against al-Qaeda," President Obama finally admitted on Thursday. What took him so long?
The Nevada Appeal's "Silver Dollar" and "Wooden Nickel" feature recognizes positive achievements from the capital region and, when warranted, points out others that missed the mark.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Inventories held by wholesalers posted an unexpectedly strong gain in November while sales shot up by the largest amount in 10 months.
WASHINGTON - Nearly 2 million Americans have dropped out of the work force since last May - and if they hadn't, the unemployment rate would have risen a lot more dramatically over the last several months.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Americans borrowed less for a 10th consecutive month in November with total credit and borrowing on credit cards falling by the largest amounts on records going back nearly seven decades.
Housing counselors from the Washoe County Senior Law Project will be at the Carson City Senior Center starting at 1 p.m. Monday to provide free assistance to those who are experiencing difficulty paying their mortgage.
RENO - Reports that Nevada's population growth stalled - and possibly has even been thrown into reverse - came as no big surprise to many Northern Nevada businesses.
It's reasonable to ask how in this economy anyone can afford to build anything, let alone the pieces of a projected $80-million-plus Carson City center. The answer seems to lie in the counterintuitive notion that adversity brings opportunity.
Despite low taxes and favorable business environment, Nevada loses or does not attract many companies because much of the workforce lacks needed skills, said Rob Hooper, executive director of the Northern Nevada Development Authority.
Attorney appointed chairman of court reporters panel
Why is it legal for Reid to employ bribery?
Dr. Eugene Paslov - fellow columnist and former Nevada superintendent of Nevada's failed public schools - inked a screed for the Appeal last weekend which began thusly: "The Congressional Republicans are getting ugly. They refuse to do what they were elected to do - negotiate, compromise and implement legislation."
Nevada lost great man with Jim Padgett's passing
Get this: The federal government is offering tips on New Year's resolutions.
An extraordinary man passed away Dec. 19 - Jim Padgett.
Get this: The federal government is offering tips on New Year's resolutions.
Some people are born to run and others are made to run. The last time I was made to run was in fourth grade.
A bag of frozen shelled and deveined shrimp is a weeknight cook's dream. They are delicious, versatile, can be kept on hand for months and - most important - can be on the table in no time.
Happy New Year Carson City! Stuffed mushrooms are an easy choice for an appetizer. They are simple to prepare and guests always enjoy them. They are also a cost efficient appetizer that works well with the budget for the new year.
