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In Colorado, a Cautionary Tale Writ in Flames
July 12th, 2012
The Forest Service, which spends about half of its budget on fighting fires, is devoting what it can to preventing them through selective thinning. But that won’t roll back the long-term trend. “The solution is we need to get a handle on climate change,” says Tom Yulsman, a veteran science journalist and co-director of the University of Colorado’s environmental journalism program. “But the reality is we’re going to continue to see [increased wildfires] no matter what we do today." Read more »
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The Assassin, Disarmed
At a Phoenix gallery, artist Paul Wilson imagines a different life for Lee Harvey Oswald
July 5th, 2012
So, why is Oswald in Hello Kitty underpants? The mannequin is part of My Life With Lee Harvey Oswald at Willo North Gallery in Phoenix. The installation by artist Paul Wilson features well-executed paintings, photomontages, video and collages that depict Oswald as “something other than the notorious alleged assassin of President Kennedy,” says Robrt Pela, the gallery’s curator. Read more »
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Iris by Cirque du Soleil
June 28th, 2012
As Cirque du Soleil has defined the modern circus, Hollywood has defined moviemaking. So it’s difficult to imagine a more fitting venue for Cirque’s homage to cinema than the Dolby Theatre (formerly the Kodak Theatre) in Hollywood, which has hosted the Academy Awards since 2001. Read more »
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Dark Skies and Northern Fire
May 31st, 2012
For Southern Nevadans, the choked skies on the morning of May 22 meant a day of irritated eyes and lungs. For Northern Nevadans, that day’s Topaz Ranch Estates fire southeast of Lake Tahoe was something more—a warning that this could be a long and destructive wildfire season. Read more »
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So You Want to Be a Tech Hub?
The successful startup community in Boulder, Colo., has some wisdom to share
May 31st, 2012
A successful tech community requires available talent, sufficient capital and an attractive lifestyle. But there are other, less tangible qualities that go into building a technology hub. One of the most recent success stories—hailed everywhere from The New York Times to Fox News as one of the country’s most favorable places for startups—is Boulder, Colo. The city held its Startup Week in May, and some of the ideas discussed not only tell the unique story of Boulder’s progress but offer insight that can help evolving hubs such as Las Vegas accelerate their progress. Read more »
This Man Could Send You to the Stars
In Pasadena, George T. Whitesides is preparing for a truly futuristic future
May 24th, 2012
Unless you’re hip to the locale, you might walk right past Pasadena’s portal to the cosmos without ever knowing the final frontier was so close at hand. That’s because it’s hidden behind an unmarked wood-and-glass door, which in turn is sandwiched between the Soap Factory and a nondescript clothing boutique. Apparently Virgin Galactic, founded by Sir Richard Branson with the lofty goal of putting civilians in space, is as unassuming as its founder is flamboyant. Read more »
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Bringing Life to Fashion, One Mannequin at a Time
How a Colorado company keeps Vegas boutiques looking good
May 3rd, 2012
Consider this the next time you’re footing it through the Forum Shops or Fashion Show: You’re gallery hopping. Beautiful people mingle amid varied objects, positioned at their best angle and in the most flattering light. Viewers take them in, admiring color, texture, shape and space. Some objects are encased in glass vitrines—look, but don’t touch! Tags and wall text enlighten, informing us of provenance, scale and price. And all around, sculpture abounds. Read more »
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In Reno, the Recession Leaves a Legacy
The Biggest Little City is hoping for a comeback. Can its troubled flagship property lead the way?
April 26th, 2012
In the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area, unemployment hovers around 12 percent. Washoe County gaming revenues have plummeted since 2006. Gas prices at $4 a gallon have been keeping potential customers close to home at Northern California Indian casinos and off the vital Interstate 80 corridor to Reno. Read more »
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Savasana With the Giants
The Cactus League heats up
March 22nd, 2012
Spring training is a quiet season, with quiet pleasures. Just ask some of the young players who’ve bought into a hot (literally) training alternative: Bikram Yoga. A yoga-loving San Francisco Giants trainer lined up classes for his farmhands at the Bikram Yoga Institute in Scottsdale. Read more »
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Escaping the Arizona Asylum
March 1st, 2012
As Arizona celebrates its 100th birthday this year, Nevada has a lot to be thankful for. Dumb laws send smart people packing, and some of them find their way north, bringing business and cultural cache with them. Read more »
