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'Occupy' protest is low key at Nevada Day Parade
Sunday, October 30, 2011 - 9:11am

Dozens of protesters wore white T-shirts emblazoned with "99%" to protest what they see as economic injustice on a world level. They did not disturb any of the Nevada Day festivities.

At least two of the protestors were asked to remove their shirts or leave the Carson Nugget.

Nevada Day: Carson and Virginia cities go chin to chin
Sunday, October 30, 2011 - 4:00am

With his near-navel ginger facial hair, Billy Migan captured the trophy for Reddest Beard at the annual Beard Contest held during the Nevada Day celebration Saturday. "I just don't like to shave...

Nevada Day: Rock drillers keep mining tradition alive
Sunday, October 30, 2011 - 4:00am

Tom Donovan, of Reno, is no stranger to winning the annual World Championship Single-Jack Rock Drilling competition during the Nevada Day celebration. However, he didn't like Saturday's win. "Wh...

Catching ghosts on Nevada Day run
Sunday, October 30, 2011 - 4:00am

More important than the person who crosses the finish line first during the annual Nevada Day Classic fun run, is the one who crosses in the best style. Marques Giron, 29, won the Best Costume f...

Board decision could position city to take over medical billing
Sunday, October 30, 2011 - 4:00am

Members of the Carson Board of Supervisors are scheduled to take action Thursday on an agreement which could position the city to take over all medical billing from the state.The board will conside...

Photo gallery 4: Scenes from Nevada Day Parade
Sunday, October 30, 2011 - 12:15am

Thousands turned out for the Nevada Day Parade in Carson City, Nev. on Oct. 29, 2011. Photos by Elaine Quilici.

Photo gallery 3: Scenes from Nevada Day Parade
Saturday, October 29, 2011 - 11:59pm

More photos from Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, Nev. Oct. 29, 2011. Photos by Elaine Quilici.

Photo gallery 2: Scenes from Nevada Day Parade
Saturday, October 29, 2011 - 11:42pm

Nevada Day Parade in Carson City, Nev. Oct. 29, 2011. Photos by Elaine Quilici.

Movie Review: Gonzo lives in 'The Run Diary"

Saturday, October 29, 2011 - 6:58am

The movie "The Rum Diary," currently housed at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City, Stars Johnny Depp an roving journalist. It's based on the book of the same name by Hunter S. Thompson, a '60s star of the gonzo brand of journalism. To a large extent the film is a tribute to Thompson and is so noted at the end.

Film opens with Depp as Paul Kemp recovering from a hangover in what turns out to be a hotel room in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He's unshaven, bleery-eyed and is at once nasty to the bellman who brings his breakfast to the room.

Live streaming video of Nevada Day Parade
Saturday, October 29, 2011 - 6:45am

If you can't see the parade in person, head on over to the ACCTV website to watch all the fun.

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