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Foreign Journalists Visit Northern Nevada to Discuss Media and Democracy

By Jennifer Burton

Thirteen  journalists from the Middle East and North Africa are spending a week in Northern Nevada, getting to know their American counterparts and learning about how media works in a democracy, thanks to the prestigious Edward R. Murrow program which is sponsored by the U.S. State Department and hosted at the University of  Nevada, Reno.
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Algerian Students Make Lifelong Friends in Reno

By Jennifer Burton

Their first taste of America was Reno, Nevada.  Twenty five Algerian teenagers traveled half way around the world, to participate in a youth leadership program, and stay in the homes of families in Northern Nevada. They shopped in our stores, bonded with our kids, went to Lake Tahoe and attended classes at The University of [...]

25 Algerian Students to Visit Northern Nevada, Will Stay with Local Families

By Jennifer Burton

If you could tell 25 students from North Africa something about the America, what would it be?  Ten local high school students and about a dozen host families will have that chance when 25 Algerian high school students arrive in Reno for a three week conference on leadership and media later this month.
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Friday Roundup and Today’s Media Tip

By Jennifer Burton

It’s been a busy week in Northern Nevada.  The Nevada Humane Society wrote me with some “Breaking Mews.”  They are hosting a kitten shower Saturday, June 13th from 1pm to 5pm.   The shower “wish list” includes:  Kitten Chow, hand sanitizer, paper towels and cat toys, just to name a few items.   More information at www.nevadahumane [...]