A Bit of Wisdom from Dr. Spock
“In our country today, very few children are raised to believe that their principal destiny is to serve their family, their country, or God. ~ Dr. Benjamin Spock May 2, 1903 – March 15, 1998
CAL FIRE Urges Personal Responsibility in Protecting Against Wildfire
Sacramento, CA… Do Your Part to Protect Your Community – Create Defensible Space and Harden Your Home “Wildfire Preparedness Week” is May 2-8” Being proactive and prepared for wildfire is crucial to making our communities more resilient to the impacts of wildfire. You can dramatically increase your safety and the survivability of your home by […]
Crew-1 Astronauts Safely Splash Down After Space Station Mission
Panama City, FL…Four astronauts splashed down safely in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday, completing NASA’s first commercial crew, long-duration mission aboard the International Space Station. The return comes nearly six months after the crew members arrived at the microgravity laboratory and also marks the longest-duration mission of a crewed American spacecraft to date. NASA astronauts […]
Great American Outdoors Act Funding Six Local Projects Including at Trailheads on Mt. Rose Highway
Incline Village, NV…Six projects in 2021 on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest have been funded as part of the Great American Outdoors Act. These projects will improve visitor experience by reducing deferred maintenance backlogs and enhancing aging recreational infrastructure. The Forest received over $1.5 million for the following projects selected for this first round of funding. […]
A Bit of Wisdom from Poor Richard
“Are you angry that others disappoint you? remember you cannot depend upon yourself.” Poor Richard’s Almanac 1735
May is Bicycle Safety Month: Share the Road and “Go Safely”
South Lake Tahoe, CA…May is both National Bicycle Safety Month, and the South Lake Tahoe Police Department is encouraging drivers to slow down when passing bicyclists, and asks bicyclists to be visible, predictable, and safe on the road. The South Lake Tahoe Police Department will be conducting special traffic enforcement details throughout the month of […]
WWII Veteran Sheldon Beigel Honored as Honorary Deputy
Reno, NV…Sheriff Darin Balaam and Undersheriff Wayne Yarbrough are honored to meet WWII Veteran Sheldon Beigel and induct him as an Honorary Deputy in the Washoe County Honorary Deputy Sheriff’s Association. Togglier Sheldon Beigel, a member of the Greatest Generation, is 97 years old. “Shel” flew 32 missions over hostile European territory in less than […]
Into the Great Unknown, and Beyond. Burning Man to Return in 2022
Reno, CA…Into the Great Unknown, and Beyond. The past 14 months have been a turbulent journey of evolution and change for every human on this planet. We have had to adapt to the twists and turns of a global crisis, complex public health information, and the growing hope that we can start rebuilding our lives […]
Gene Changes Might Explain Long-Haul COVID-19 Symptoms as Airway Cells Exhibit Changes in Gene Expression
Lubbock, TX…Results from a new cell study suggest that the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein can bring about long-term gene expression changes. The findings could help explain why some COVID-19 patients — referred to as COVID long-haulers — experience symptoms such as shortness of breath and dizziness long after clearing the infection. Research team members included undergraduate […]
Apollo 11 Command Module Pilot Michael Collins Has Passed Away
Houston, TX…The following is a statement from acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk on the passing of Michael Collins: “Today the nation lost a true pioneer and lifelong advocate for exploration in astronaut Michael Collins. As pilot of the Apollo 11 command module – some called him ‘the loneliest man in history’ – while his colleagues […]