Issue: August 16, 2012
Scientist Glenn Miller: "Thus, from a water resource perspective,
pit lakes are important to Nevada, and the quality of the water in
them will determine their future use, as well as their effects on the
aquifer, wildlife and ecosystems."
Dear Friends,
Have you heard of Nevada's pit lakes? If not, you're not
alone. This week we will fill you in on the lakes that fill in open
pit mines, and explore whether they can safely be put to recreational use.
Elsewhere in this issue, Ashley Hennefer reports on the
energy summit in Las Vegas, Brad Bynum interviews Chapel Tavern owner
Duncan Mitchell, and Ben Garrido writes about a racing experience he
had. In news, we will explain some things about the soon-to-open
freeway that runs from Washoe Valley to the Mt. Rose highway.
Reviewer Dave Preston will give you a taste of Duke's Steak
House in Carson City, Bob Grimm shares his dislike of The Bourne
Legacy, and Marvin Gonzalez takes a close look at the art of Larry
Hunt, now being shown at the Reno Art Works. And Bruce Van Dyke has
an interesting tale about Nevada's arboreal history.
Thank you for reading us. Without you, life around here
would be the pits.
Take care,
Dennis Myers
News editor
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The pit lake challenge
What’s to be done with water sources left behind by mining?
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Getting to Carson
Although, in Carson it’s called “Getting to Reno”
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Farmers work early
Sparks Methodist market comes without t-shirt or jewelry booths.
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Reid: Climate deniers outside reality
Senator says policymakers, reporters need to stop listening to fringe science.
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Day of the dead
The Mexican picks a couple of his own greatest hits, with fashion advice and meditations on death.
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Stop the journalism boosterism
Local journalists need to start scrutinizing Olympic boosterism.
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Brian and the bandits
What’s the speed limit through Nebraska? And does anyone care?
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Everything’s expendable
Bruce tells one of Nevada’s tragic stories.
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Steeling beauty
“I woke up at two o’ clock in the morning and all of a sudden I thought, ‘chrome and auto-paint,’” says Larry Hunt.
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Autocross your heart …
Our correspondent talks trash and embarrasses himself at a local autocross competition.
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Under a bad sign
Jeremy Renner taking over for Matt Damon in this franchise feels like a underwhelming switcheroo.
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Any way you haunt it
“It’s a dirty job to write fun songs and play fun shows.”
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Prime time
The consumption of red meat is a primal, bodily act.
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On the horizon
The National Clean Energy Summit 5.0 focuses on politics, money and standards set abroad.
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Energy in motion
Nevada’s first wind farm is now operational.
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Lake clarity
UC Davis scientists explore the complex ecosystem of Lake Tahoe.
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