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Bleak sales are another reality check
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/14/2009 - 4:01amWASHINGTON - A bleak report on retail sales Thursday reinforced a nagging worry of economists: Shoppers won't spend enough to help a recovery take hold.
Heritage Bank first in state to make SBA recovery loan
Submitted by admin on Sun, 08/09/2009 - 4:01amHeritage Bank of Nevada became the first bank in the state to make a loan under a Small Business Administration effort to help small businesses weather the recession.
Can faith help a person recover from illness and injury?
Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/05/2009 - 4:01amWhat effect does faith have on physical healing? Do religious or spiritual practices help people recover from - or cope with - illness and injury? Such questions are the subject of a discussion between Sally Quinn, a moderator of the...
Nevada to get $13.9M for energy projects
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/29/2009 - 4:01am(AP) - The U.S. Department of Energy has approved $13.9 million in federal stimulus funds for energy projects in Nevada, Gov. Jim Gibbons said Tuesday.Gibbons said the funding will help Nevada invest its future.
Existing home sales show signs of recovery
Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/24/2009 - 4:01amWASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. housing market is finally on the mend after its most far-reaching collapse in 70 years. That could help rebuild consumer confidence and revive the economy.
Help kids take a healthy dip
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/22/2009 - 4:01amFor kids, two of the most dreaded words you can utter are "healthy snack." But this doesn't have to be the case if you take advantage of the magic of dipping.
WNC News & Notes
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/19/2009 - 4:01amComputer classes help hone job skills
FODDER: Giants should trade a young arm for a bat
Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/17/2009 - 8:40amSports fodder for a Friday morning . . . Only 14 shopping days remain for the San Francisco Giants to prove to their loyal fans they are serious about getting to the National League playoffs. The Giants, as usual, need our help. So we have a...
Obama unveils plan to prepare community colleges for rising unemployment
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 4:01amWARREN, Mich. - Conceding unemployment will get worse before it shrinks, President Barack Obama on Tuesday unveiled a $12 billion plan to help community colleges prepare millions of people for a new generation of jobs. Challenging critics, he...
Nevada to get $2.8 million for fall flu season
Submitted by admin on Sat, 07/11/2009 - 4:01amLAS VEGAS (AP) - Nevada will get more than $2.8 million to help the state prepare for the ongoing swine flu virus and fall flu season.
White House, hospitals reach deal on health care
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/08/2009 - 12:52pmWASHINGTON (AP) - The nation's hospitals will give up $155 billion in future Medicare and Medicaid payments to help defray the cost of President Barack Obama's health care plan, a concession the White House hopes will boost an overhaul effort...
Doulas provide child-birth support, help moms relax
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/08/2009 - 4:01amAfter 101⁄2 hours of labor, Kristin Mozzochi gave birth to her son Alessandro at 7:29 a.m. on June 13. Even though parts of the experience were overwhelming, she had her doula, Launa Martin.
HEALTH: Doulas provide child-birth support, help moms relax
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/08/2009 - 4:01amAfter 101⁄2 hours of labor, Kristin Mozzochi gave birth to her son Alessandro at 7:29 a.m. on June 13. Even though parts of the experience were overwhelming, she had her doula, Launa Martin.
Defensible space rules help boost area businesses
Submitted by admin on Sat, 07/04/2009 - 4:01amLAKE TAHOE - Area tree services say announcements of mandatory defensible space by local fire districts are fueling business this summer.
Easy-to-grow plants boost kids' confidence
Submitted by admin on Sat, 07/04/2009 - 4:01am(AP) - There's nothing like easy-to-grow, high-yield plants to help boost the self-confidence of young gardeners.
NNDA committee members sought
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/01/2009 - 4:01amThe Northen Nevada Development Authority is creating several key industry advisory committees to help its mission of fostering economic growth in the region.
Builders can help homeowners age in place
Submitted by admin on Sun, 06/28/2009 - 4:01amIf you're like most Americans over age 45 you want to continue living in a familiar environment throughout your maturing years. According to AARP, older homeowners overwhelmingly prefer to age in place, which means living in your home safely,...