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After 11 months of financial torrents plundering the economy, the National Bureau of Economic Research expressed in a statement Dec. 1, that America is now in a recession.
With Christmas quickly approaching and money running short, frugalness has become more necessary than ever before.
Stretching a dollar can be difficult and fluctuating prices often make shopping a financial nightmare. However, there is still one establishment that has frozen prices to make shopping a truly affordable experience.
Tags: Christmas, college life, Frugal spending, grocery shopping
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, InsideReno
Reno's newest bar, the St. James Infirmary, has brought a new interpretation of nightlife to the Biggest Little City.
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Tucked between a Dollar Loan Center and a nail salon, Pierino's Ristorante Italiano seems an unlikely candidate for some of the most outstanding food in Reno.
The deceiving exterior brings to mind the cliché “you can't judge a book by its cover.â€
However, Pierino's homemade soups, sauces and breads, along with their exceptional service, bring a slice of Italian culture to Reno.
Tags: anderson, italian, Pierino's, Restaurant, Review, ristorante, ruth
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It is rare to see the work of Michael Jackson in a Shakespeare play. However, originality is what makes director Jan Powell's interpretation of “Much Ado About Nothing†so interesting.
Powell found a unique way to incorporate the iconic ‘80s “Thriller dance†in the Shakespearean tragic comedy, along with other modernized and localized changes.
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With the economy in a state of limbo, many Americans are keeping tight budgets.
This change has affected some local businesses so severely that restaurants like Cortinas and South of the Border have been forced to close their doors. However, Bertha Miranda's Mexican restaurant seems to be insulated from the financial storm that rages beyond its doors.
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, InsideReno
The crowd radiated with an air of expectancy. Cradled in their stands, three microphones waited to convey the words of the performers.
The theater in JCSU was nearly packed with students. Coming from the speakers was an ‘80s-inspired soundtrack, its upbeat rhythm greeting attendees as they entered.
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As if beckoning to those that pass, the dark hallway summons the feet to abandon the cold cement.
Turning only briefly towards the darkness, the entrance gives way to an artfully decorated room, its walls covered in wine corks and the floors coated in colorful tiles. Hanging from the ceiling is parchment, its edges stained with wine.
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“Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist†is a splendidly funny comedy that lacks believability but keeps viewers rolling with laughter.
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Movies, Vibe
“Where's my money?†Leonard Guevara, a representative for the Reno Chop Shop, yelled to a fellow employee. “Pay up, sucka.â€
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“Whose world is this?†Alexia Bratiotis said while admiring illuminated photographic works on the plain white walls. In one photograph Los Angeles sprawls across previously uninhabited land. In another photo, stand the remnants of a mountain peak ravaged by mining.
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The Fleischmann Planetarium is presenting an entertaining slice of musical magic yet again. Known for previous shows such as Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon,”Fleischmann Planetarium has added a new addition to their already abundant variety of audio-visual masterpieces. The planetarium’s latest show, “U2,”which opened on Sept. 5, is an excellently mastered digital light [...]
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