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David LaPlante's Archive
Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:41:08 +0000
A Skier Idiot. RIP Shane McConkey, Skiing’s Greatest Nut 1969-2009
It’s the call we’ve anticipated, yet somehow we never expected to get. A ski BASE jump gone bad and the friend-turned-living-legend lives no more. He is just legend now. Skiing has lost it’s greatest nut. Family, friends and fans across the world all mourn to an extent Shane would have been shocked to have known. [...]Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:06:57 +0000
Sleepy Time Projects, Thursday @7pm April 2, 2009
[ Thursday, April 2, 2009; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] There's an art event Thursday night benefiting a few of the Holland Project Core Members (Toni, Tony, Omar, Nick) and their Artist collective, Sleepytime Projects. It also features the artwork of other Holland Core and Gallery members (Meg and Mel Berner, Megan Kay, Ahren, Rossi) and Holland supporters (Chris, Erik, Rob, Caedron) Looks to [...]Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:36:40 +0000
An Ode to Helmet Hair and the Vanity of the Fools. Don’t be a dumbass, wear a helmet.
Despite only being a family of four, as of last count we own 24 helmets. Maybe more. There’s probably a ‘couple old ‘dain-duckets hanging out in the basement somewhere. That’s an average of six helmets per family member. Ridiculous? I’m the last of the generation that grew up bouncing around in the back of a pick-up [...]Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:56:21 +0000
Reno-Tahoe AIGA’s Emu Awards to go off April 1, 2009
[ Wednesday, April 1, 2009; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] What was once lost will not be forgotten. The Reno-Tahoe AIGA crew cooked up a cool awards party for all the stuff that’s never seen the light of day (and perhaps shouldn’t) or minimally was that design that every judge on the planet would have picked except that one bastard that judged your entry last [...]Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:35:55 +0000
Twenty years ago…
Twenty years ago (1988) today, September 24 we started dating. And we never looked back. We met on the second day of college on the campus of UNR with Billy who I grew up with ski racing. He liked you. I poached on that. Sorry Billy. You were the sooper hot Italian Vegas chic who [...]Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:37:16 +0000
You too can become “indisposed…” Sat., Sept. 13 at Holland Project
If you’ve ever wondered what kinds of random images wander through the creative minds of well-known artists and performers, now’s your chance to take a peek behind that magic curtain. Saturday night (Sept. 13) Holland Project will exhibit and auction off photographic musings from the likes of Pearl Jam, Sonic Youth, Death Cab for Cutie/Postal [...]Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:44:15 +0000
Save the Date – NCET Entrepreneur Expo – FEB 27 2009
Mark your calendars - the 2009 NCET Las Vegas Entrepreneur Expo will be on Friday, February 27, 2009. The Entrepreneur Expo is designed to provide small businesses — and aspiring business owners — with the information needed to start or grow a successful business. The Expo will feature 75 – 100 exhibitors and a series [...]Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:26:46 +0000
Don’t miss NCET’s Tech Tuesday – Sept 9
NCET’s September 9 Tech Tuesday will be held at The Bosma Group, 5575 Kietzke Lane in Reno. Tech Tuesday is Greater Reno-Tahoe’s premier technology and entrepreneurial networking event. In addition to making new business connections you’ll also have the opportunity to check out The Bosma Group’s new offices – the company provides a wide range [...]Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:29:51 +0000
Call for presenters: 8th annual Silver & Gold Venture Capital Conference – OCT 21
If you’re an entrepreneur looking for venture capital investment, there’s no better opportunity than the The 8th Annual Silver & Gold Venture Capital Conference. Presented by NCET, Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, and Golden Capital Network, the conference introduces a dynamic network of active investors to exciting early-stage growth companies. The conference features [...]Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:44:37 +0000
Inaugural NCET Awards to recognize achievements in tech field
Do you know an incredible individual or tech company deserving of some recognition for their accomplishments? The NCET Awards will honor those who have “greatly enhanced the growth and prestige of Greater Reno-Tahoe’s technology community.†Nominations are now open, with a deadline of October 1. An awards dinner will be held at Reno’s [...]Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:32:17 +0000
TBAN & NCED’s Michael Skaggs discuss innovation-driven economy – Sept 17
With all eyes on our uncertain economy, we’re hearing a lot these days about “Innovation-Based Economic Development†– in short, looking to entrepreneurs and tech companies to jump-start our economy. The U.S. Department of Commerce and its state partners are working together to re-focus economic development organizations on these areas. On Wednesday, Sept. 17, TBAN [...]Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:44:24 +0000
Former Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson to Keynote 2008 City of Reno Green Summit; props to Jason Geddes!
The City of Reno 2008 Green Summit is scheduled for September 20. I’m stoked that Rocky Anderson is speaking. As many of you know, Twelve Horses has a significant and growing presence in Salt Lake City and because of that I’ve spent a lot of time in the SLC vicinity over the last two years. [...]Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:58:29 +0000
Go Eco: EcoNet launches Wednesday "Eco Markets"
If you’re not yet familiar with the mission of Nevada EcoNet, make plans to visit a “Wednesday Eco Market†some time in the next two months. EcoNet will feature 20 distinct vendors every Wednesday in the West Street Market, showcasing info on sustainable living. They’ll also host live workshops and performances. It’s a family-friendly educational, [...]Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:07:38 +0000
