Letters for Friday, November 20, 2009 Nov 21, 2009
66porkchop wrote on Nov 20, 2009 6:39 AM:" If Ms. Weir doesn't know that Harry Reid is the Senior Senator from Nevada, how can she expect anyone to believe that she's actually read and understood the pending health insurance bill (all 1,000+ pages)? Sounds like another FIX "Views" (Fox "news") watcher to me. " ... K.A. Weir wrote on Nov 20, 2009 10:24 PM:" It is unfortunate that 66porkchop decided to focus on the error I made in stating that Reid is from Utah instead of Nevada and not on the... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Oregon, California should take lesson from this recession for the next one Nov 19, 2009
Oregon was tied for sixth with Nevada. The scores are based on six factors, including such things as job losses and foreclosure rates. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
New faces join leadership in Modoc CountyInterim chief administrative officer for county, Modoc Medical Center CEO named Nov 16, 2009
Beck, who has been credited with turning around the hospital s finances, will take time off with his family before starting a new job in Nevada. Read full story in Sunday's print and e-editions of the Herald and News. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Alabi Named To Naismith List Oct 30, 2009
Florida State University Official Athletic Site. Join the Florida State Athletics Department to unite the Seminole fan base across all sports. (Seminoles.com)
Tour home features antiques Oct 29, 2009
Here, the Amorys have seamlessly blended their collection of Western art, along with heirlooms from her Nevada ranch family and his blue-blood Boston brood. John Amory's great-grandfather was Maj. (AZCentral -- Home)
A mere $57m buys Asia's 'most expensive' home Oct 16, 2009
WORLD'S MOST EXPENSIVE HOMES Fleur de Lys, Beverley Hills, US: $125 million Dunnellen Hall, Connecticut, US: $125 million Updown Court, Surrey, UK: $110 million Tranquility, Nevada, US: $100 million Eurasia, Moscow, Russia: $100 million Source: Forbes. com. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
• Mary Ann Baron Oct 1, 2009
Paula and Gary Pinkerton of Cleveland, Ohio, Rick and Andrea Baron of Nevada City, Calif. and nine grandchildren. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Click to read: Perfect Potties: America's Best Bathrooms Aug 22, 2009
Zeffirino Ristorante -- Venetian Resort, Hotel o Las Vegas, Nevada Established in 1939 and transported to Las Vegas in 1999, this restaurant at the Venetian Resort, Hotel o offers authentic Italian cuisine amongst limestone columns and Venetian-style windows, overlooking the Grand Canal. Luxury continues with a limestone water fountain and private restroom suites. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Buffett Loses to Desmarais as Power Beats Berkshire With a 15-Year Return Jul 31, 2009
Craig Elsinger, who manages about 450,000 Power Financial shares at Creekdale Investments Inc. in Reno, Nevada, says he was floored when the companys rose twice in 2008, even as markets foundered. Elsinger bought his first shares in 1987. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Iron City turns off tap in Lawrenceville Jul 25, 2009
The company has licenses to sell in nearby states, including Michigan and North Carolina, and recently obtained licenses to sell in Alabama, Arizona and Nevada, he said. Mr. Hickman gave interviews in the lot surrounded by a complex of brick buildings, one built in 1884, one in 1896 -- antiques with a few broken windows. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Jackson's Body Showed No Signs of Foul Play, L.A. Coroner Says in Briefing Jun 27, 2009
The doctor was identified by the Associated Press as Conrad Murray, who practices in California, Nevada and Texas. We have impounded his car to find more clues as it may contain medications or other evidence to assist the coroner in determining the cause of and circumstances surrounding Mr. Jacksons death, said Betat, who didnt disclose the doctors name. (Bloomberg -- US)
Things invade Klamath Falls Jun 24, 2009
Members are from Idaho, Washington, California and Nevada, said 1974 Thing owner Duke Garsema. They are staying in Lakeview, where one person asked Monday night if they all knew one another or met by some cosmic coincidence, said Mare Humeston. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Financial collapse of luxury-resort owners Jun 21, 2009
In addition to the Yellowstone Club, properties in Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada and Utah borrowed under this Credit Suisse program. Several have defaulted or gone bankrupt. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
LICENSING International Expo 2009 Exhibitor Profiles May 28, 2009
Globally anticipating customer needs, Univenture has sales and manufacturing operations in Marysville, Ohio; Reno, Nevada; Dublin, Ireland and the Dongguan province of China. . (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
O.J. Simpson appeals criminal convictions May 27, 2009
LAS VEGAS - O.J. Simpson has appealed to the Nevada Supreme Court to overturn his convictions for armed robbery and kidnapping during a confrontation in a Las Vegas hotel room with two sports memorabilia dealers ... Appeals in Nevada can take more than a year. (MSNBC -- Crime)
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O.J. appeals Nevada armed robbery, kidnap conviction : North County Times - Californian 05-27-2009 ... O.J. appeals Nevada armed robbery, kidnap conviction ... LAS VEGAS (AP) ---- O.J. Simpson asked Nevada's highest court on Tuesday to overturn his armed robbery and kidnapping conviction for a hotel room heist because he said a series of errors by the judge and prosecutors prevented him from receiving a fair trial. (North County Times)
'Crazy Days' ahead in Murphys May 20, 2009
Participating businesses are Jilly's On Main, Tea An'Tiques, Murphys Village Toy Store, Stevenot Winery, Murphys Fire District, Sac a' Main, Diane's Frame Place, Nelson's Candies, Creative Cookware, Bodega Del Sur, The Spice Tin, The Conscious Turtle, Sierra Nevada Adventure Company, Ironstone Vineyards, Bandera of California, D.E.A. Bathroom Machineries, Express Yourself Salon & Boutique, Harbinger Gallery, Next. Upscale Resale, Via Mia Antiques and Sierra Hills Market. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Mary Alice's Potpourri (6) May 3, 2009
I told you you d love Texas once you got here to McKinney after all those years in Nevada and birthplace, Minnesota. Pope Benedict XVI, I believe, vitalized the Catholic Church in America with his most sincere dedication especially to the survivors and families of 9/11 with his humble reaching out to them at Ground Zero. (Boerne Star, TX)
OJ Simpson judge sets hearing on restitution issue Apr 28, 2009
LAS VEGAS (AP) - The Nevada judge who sentenced former football star O.J. Simpson to prison has scheduled a Thursday hearing on a convicted codefendant's question about restitution ... The 14th Annual Southern Nevada Race for the Cure will be held on May 2, 2009 at the Fremont Street Experience in historic downtown Las Vegas. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
O.J. Simpson faces 6 years to life at sentencing in Nevada (2) Apr 6, 2009
The World Link : O.J. Simpson faces 6 years to life at sentencing in Nevada. O.J. Simpson faces 6 years to life at sentencing in Nevada ... The 61-year-old former football star who walked away a free man after a celebrated murder trial was due to learn today how much time he ll spend in a Nevada state prison for a botched attempt to recover sports mementos and personal items from two collectibles peddlers. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
O.J. Simpson friend begins Web site for legal fund Mar 16, 2009
LAS VEGAS Claiming O.J. Simpson was dealt an injustice, an effort is under way to solicit money for the former football star's appeal of his Nevada conviction and prison sentence on kidnapping and armed robbery charges ... The lawyers said they expected to file an appeal in the next six weeks with the Nevada Supreme Court of Simpson's Oct. 3 conviction for the armed robbery and kidnapping of two sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas casino hotel room ... He said he talks several times a... (Honolulu Advertiser)
O.J. Simpson friend sets up legal fund Mar 16, 2009
Appeal expected in the next six weeksThe lawyers said they expected to file an appeal in the next six weeks with the Nevada Supreme Court over Simpson's conviction for the armed robbery and kidnapping of two sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas casino hotel room ... Speaks several times weekly with SimpsonBarrett Prody, who runs an automobile marketing company in North Dakota, said he talks several times a week by telephone with Simpson, who is serving nine to 33 years at Lovelock State... (MSNBC -- Crime)
Culinary Union Sues Over City Hall Mar 11, 2009
Now that fight is headed to the Nevada Supreme Court ... First it was a federal judge, and now the State Bar of Nevada is taking action against a local mortgage rescue company ... Now that fight is headed to the Nevada Supreme Court. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Much of '09 to remain dismal, Fed says Mar 6, 2009
Hawai'i is in the Fed's regional bank district in San Francisco, along with California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Alaska. The report for the San Francisco district said retail sales remained "anemic," with many merchants seeing double-digit sales declines compared with last year. (Honolulu Advertiser)
