River Reno

02/21/2025

THIS WEEKEND:
*Western Lights Festival Thursday – Sat Feb 20, 2025 - Feb 22, 2025 in Downtown Reno
**VFW Sliver State Post 3396 FRIDAY presents a premier of the movie “Brothers After War” at the Galaxy Theatres in Victorian Square at 6:30pm.
***RENO POPS, Concert at UNR’s Nightengale Concert Hall Saturday night.
****PBR Reno Professional Bull Riders, Feb 21, 2025 - Feb 22, 2025, Livestock Events Center
WOLF PACK VS BOISE STATE Saturday, 2pm Lawlor
===Mike R

02/21/2025

WORKING FROM HOME:
• 11% of Nevada residents work from home (19th lowest in the U.S.).
• Web developers, writers and authors, and travel agents are the top three occupations for remote workers.
• On average, remote workers make $27,000 more per year than non-remote workers.
WOW -- Mike R

02/20/2025

Don't make fun of the grandparents going to play Bingo! A study found that bingo night could help your grandparents stay sharp. Seniors who stay social through things like bingo and dinner with friends develop dementia five years later than people who are less social. Going to church can do it too!
---Mike R

02/20/2025

It's late this year, the first week of March... so we're a couple weeks away from Mardi Gras, and this is great news if you'd like to practice RESPONSIBLE merriment and debauchery. (Really?)
Louisiana State University researchers have created biodegradable beads, which contain seeds . . . so once they break down, they can sprout PLANTS. The beads are still in the early stages, and 3D-printing them takes about 90 minutes.
WOW ---Mike R

02/19/2025

Hawaii is the state with the most Fast Food Joints per 100,000 people! New York is #4 and California is #10 (they have a lot of people).
Nevada comes in at #7!!
===Mike R

02/19/2025

A high school student in Massachusetts is on a mission to teach lifesaving CPR skills to her community.
Her name is Madeleine Jackman, and she's passionate about it because CPR saved her life. When she was eight years old, she was out to dinner, and started choking on steak. No one in her family knew CPR or the Heimlich . . . but thankfully, a nurse was there to save her.
She's now part of a group providing free CPR training to restaurants.
(I've always intended to learn it) ===Mike R

02/18/2025

If the "cup of joe" at your office is more like a sludgy CUP OF TAR . . . the only thing worse than drinking it is SCOOPING it out of your cup and putting it on your bagel. Or . . . maybe that's the next coffee trend?
There's a Swiss company online that's selling TUBES OF COFFEE that you can spread on your morning toast or croissant. It's kind of like a tube of oil paint that's black, so it's thick enough that you could put it on fruit, like a banana. They advertise it as a product you can "eat or drink" that is "crafted from 100% Fairtrade Arabica beans and sweetened with organic Swiss beet sugar."
---Not for me thanks!! === Mike R

02/17/2025

A woman in Upstate New York got to go to jail for her 104th birthday. It's the only thing she asked for, so her local sheriff's office helped make it happen this week.
WOW --- Mike R

02/17/2025

A little "wicked" for Valentines' Day??
Naming bugs, rats, and neutered cats after your ex was a big trend for Valentine's Day again this year. The idea caught fire a while back and raises lots of money for shelters, zoos, and other great causes. "The New York Post" did a round-up. One bird rescue place in Alaska ran a promo called "Love Hurts", where you could name a rat after your ex and have a bird eat it for $100. They say it raised over $18,000.
---Mike R

02/17/2025

Celebrating both Lincoln (12th) and Washington (22nd) it's PRESIDENTS' DAY!!
Not sure any other Presidents were born in Feb!
--Mike R

02/14/2025

According to the NY Post the "best gifts" for Valentines Day are . . .
1. Watches. The site's expert says, "A watch represents the gift of time. By gifting a watch, you'd be promising your partner that you'll be present for them."
2. Chocolate. "The gift of chocolate can be traced back to the Mayans, who viewed cacao, the main ingredient in chocolate, as a 'heart opener.'"
3. Scarves. "They represent a strong spiritual connection. [They show] faith in the relationship and a desire to keep each other warm and protected."
4. Kitchenware. "Despite the backlash against presents which are seen as functional or boring, kitchen utensils can let your partner know that you want to nourish each other's souls and create something together." (Like spaghetti.)
(I'm not sure about that last one?) === Mike R

02/14/2025

Every year I look at the list and say "that band is NOT in the Hall of Fame"?
Here's some of the nominees for this year:
Bad Company, Mariah Carey, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Cyndi Lauper (they are touring together this summer) plus Oasis, Soundgarden and Chubby Checker!
===Mike R

02/14/2025

Talk about a "grand slam" for Valentines Day?
Denny’s is offering free Vegas weddings on February 14th! This Valentine’s Day, couples can tie the knot at Denny’s Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas. Couples who arrive before 5 today receive the Denny’s wedding package for free! While walk-ins are welcome, reservations are available at Dennys.com. On any other day of the year, the wedding package currently costs $199.
===Mike R

02/14/2025

'Cuz of the Storm: CHEAP TRICK IS CANCELLED TONIGHT AT THE GSR!

02/13/2025

We've all been told that avoiding processed foods is a good idea in general. But Health.com posted a list of some you don't need to feel that guilty about eating.
1. Whole grain bread. All bread is processed, even the healthy kind. Whole grain and whole wheat breads are just a lot better, because they retain more of their nutritional value when processed. White bread doesn't.
2. Grass-fed processed meats. A study in 2022 found grass-fed is better than grain-fed. It has more heart-healthy omega-3s.
3. Hummus. It's got a lot of fiber and protein. Look for versions made with olive oil, and not a lot of preservatives or extra ingredients.
4. Yogurt. Plain Greek yogurt is best, and adding fruit or honey is better than brands with added sugar. But even some of the sweetened types are a good source of probiotics, calcium, and protein.
===Mike R

02/13/2025

The island nation of Taiwan just donated $1 million to help with L.A. wildfire relief. Half of it went to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. The other half went to the Arcadia Fire Department Foundation.
Nice, eh?
==Mike R

02/13/2025

This just in :
Carson City Schools are closed for the day

02/13/2025

Here are the school closures and delays for today

Due to the winter storm, some area schools will be closed or delayed for Thursday, February 13.