There’s a fine, but definite, line between pride and admiration

I just read your article and enjoyed it very much. I was one of those whose parents were not ashamed to admire me. They convinced me that I was the best or at least very close to being the best — and I was. Consequently, I had no real reason to push myself.

4.2-magnitude quake hits Reno area

RENO — Authorities say a 4.2-magnitude earthquake that jolted the Truckee Meadows near Reno rattled nerves but caused no injuries or major damage.

Dog fighting crackdown nets 12 arrests in four states

An investigation into organized dog fighting and gambling in the Southeast resulted in 12 arrests and the seizure of 367 pits bulls in one of the nation”;s largest crackdowns on the bloody exhibitions.

Body found in jilted girlfriend”;s freezer in Minn.

A Minnesota woman beat her boyfriend to death, wrapped his body in plastic and duct tape, then hid it in a freezer because he was trying to break up with her, prosecutors said.

Ex-Rebel Scott on rise, but Woods is still clear No. 1

Two snapshots from Liberty National could illustrate the fortunes and future at the top of the world golf ranking. One was of Tiger Woods dropping to his hands and knees with back pain. The other was of Masters champion Adam Scott swinging his driver, a beautiful blend of balance, rhythm and power.

Nevada broadcasters gather for awards

Tom Humm of Beasley Broadcasting was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award during the 18th annual Nevada Broadcasters Association’s “Celebrating Our Nevada” gala Aug. 17 at Red Rock Resort.

Medal of Honor winner braved intense fight to save soldier

President Barack Obama bestowed the Medal of Honor on Army Staff Sgt. Ty Carter on Monday, saluting the veteran of the war in Afghanistan as “the essence of true heroism.” Carter risked his life to save an injured soldier and to resupply ammunition during intense fighting four years ago.

Flash flood watch in effect until tonight; more rain in forecast

Sunday’s torrential storm left the Las Vegas valley dealing with chain-reaction effects of floods and road wash-outs stemming from a drainage basin and the recent Carpenter 1 Fire. The National Weather Service extended the flash flood watch until 9 p.m.Tuesday.

Jailing the sidewalk chalk protesters constitutes the real crime

Authorities have the right to remain silent, but they have a duty to move to dismiss the gross misdemeanor charges facing four protesters who earlier this month wrote critical messages about the cops in chalk on the public sidewalks downtown near our local palaces of law enforcement and justice.

Laser technology lets local dentists create crowns

Six doctors in Las Vegas are creating same-day crowns using E4D NEVO Scanner and Design Center, which debuted at The Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies in August.

Top winterizing tasks for your home

If you shudder at the thought of shivering through another frigid winter, building industry experts say now is the time to consider winterizing your home. Several simple and cost-effective measures can yield both immediate and long-term benefits.

Four ways to tech up your bathroom

Integrating technology into the bathing space is one of the hottest trends in products and interior design. Gone are the days of blasting the TV from an adjacent room to catch the weather forecast, or eating up precious counter space with a docking station for your mobile device. It’s never been easier or more affordable to make your bathroom smarter – all while keeping your electronics safe.

Impact of the Affordable Care Act on your income taxes

The most significant implications of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, also known as “Obamacare,” are just around the corner. In addition to having wide-ranging effects on health insurance in 2014 and 2015, the legislation also impacts income taxes.

Indoor air quality: What you can’t see can hurt you

The Environmental Protection Agency has named indoor air quality as one of the top five environmental risks to public health citing research that indoor air may be up to 100 times more polluted than the air outside. With Americans spending 90 percent of their time indoors, purifying indoor air is paramount to keeping families healthy – especially those with family members suffering from asthma and allergies.

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