Outdoors
Fishing report for the week of March 26
Note: Conditions in the Sparks Tribune fishing report are based on the latest possible information. But because of constantly changing weather and road conditions, please call for an updated report...
Mar 26, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Tribune/Paul G. White - Professional guide Jim Hartfiel of Just Rite Fishing landed this bright chrome Lahontan cutthroat trout on Sunday while fishing Pyramid Lake. Pyramid Lake home to great fishing and geological marvels
The drive to Pyramid Lake, 33 miles northeast of Sparks, winds through colorful, brush-pocked foothills and enchanting pastel mountains of pink and gray.
Mar 19, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 19 19 recommendations | email to a friend
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Fishing report for the week of March 19
Note: Conditions in the Sparks Tribune fishing report are based on the latest possible information. But because of constantly changing weather and road conditions, please call for an updated report...
Mar 19, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 18 18 recommendations | email to a friend
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<a href= mailto:freelancer720@charter.net>Photo by Paul G. White</a> A giant African millipede explores its handler’s palm on Sunday at the “Backyard Monsters” exhibit at the May Center. Children and adults are allowed to interact with many of the live creatures at the exhibit. ‘Backyard Monsters’ infiltrate Wilbur D. May Center
Bugs and snakes of all shapes and sizes always evoke an emotional response.
Mar 11, 2008 | 1 1 comments | 31 31 recommendations | email to a friend
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Expert advice is easy to get from local outdoors pros
by Paul G. White
Mar 04, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 31 31 recommendations | email to a friend
Jane Richardson of Burney, Calif., was a bit apprehensive as she took hold of a compound bow and aimed it at a target about 25 feet away.
Fishing report for the week of March 5
by Paul G. White
Mar 04, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 30 30 recommendations | email to a friend
Note: Conditions in the Sparks Tribune fishing report are based on the latest possible information. But because of constantly changing weather and road conditions, please call for an updated report...
Engravers transform firearms into works of art
by Paul G. White
Feb 26, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 31 31 recommendations | email to a friend
For many people, a firearm is a statement of their personality, somewhat like the type of car or truck they drive.
Feb. 27 Fishing Report
by Paul G. White
Feb 26, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 30 30 recommendations | email to a friend
Feb 27 fishing reportNote: Conditions in the Sparks Tribune fishing report are based on the latest possible information. But because of constantly changing weather and road conditions, please call ...
High-tech round-up helps antelope population
by Paul G. White
Feb 19, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 32 32 recommendations | email to a friend
Volunteers with the Nevada Department of Wildlife watched in amazement as a helicopter flew over the low ridge in front of them herding a large group of antelope.
Feb. 20 fishing report
by Paul G. White
Feb 19, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 31 31 recommendations | email to a friend
Note: Conditions in the Sparks Tribune fishing report are based on the latest possible information. But because of constantly changing weather and road conditions, please call for an updated report...
national health news
RENO, Nev. (AP) -- A hepatitis C outbreak was caused by workers improperly reusing syringes and medicine vials at a Las Vegas clinic, federal health officials said Friday....
By SCOTT SONNER
Fri May 16 17:40:15 -0700 2008
NEW YORK (AP) -- A nurse survived eight days in the wreckage of a Turkish hospital destroyed by an earthquake in 1992. A newborn was rescued after more than a week in the rubble of Mexico City's 1985 quake. Now, in China, rescuers are pulling out victims days after they were buried by a powerful earthquake....
By STEPHANIE NANO
Fri May 16 15:22:42 -0700 2008
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Health regulators warned again Friday that Roche and Novartis drugs prescribed to organ transplant patients can cause miscarriages and birth defects when used by pregnant women....
By MATTHEW PERRONE
Fri May 16 13:56:35 -0700 2008
Breast cancer patients with low levels of vitamin D were much more likely to die of the disease or have it spread than patients getting enough of the nutrient, a study found - adding to evidence the "sunshine vitamin" has anti-cancer benefits. The results are sure to renew arguments about whether a little more sunshine is a good thing....
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE
Fri May 16 08:26:08 -0700 2008