"Tahoe Killshot,” by Todd Borg. Borg has written a wonderful book containing fascinating characters, hard-hitting action, a fast-paced plot and believable dialogue. When the pop star Glory dies while mountain biking on the world-famous Flume Trail high above the east shore of Lake Tahoe, Detective Owen McKenna and his Great Dane Spot are plunged into a harrowing investigation with more victims than clues. Todd Borg will be at Hidden Passage books, 352 Main Street, Placerville at 2:00 pm to discuss and sign copies of his book. This event is free For more information contact: Barbara (530) 622-4540
The Federal minimum wage is increasing to $6.55 an hour today. But for most folks facing higher prices on everything from a gallon of milk to a gallon of gas, it's still getting harder to make ends meet.
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Dan Berger, a 26-year-old aide to New York Congressman Charles Rangel, knew he wanted to get an MBA but, he says now, he was overwhelmed by the number and variety of programs available: "I knew I needed to gather a lot of information before choosing a school, but I really didn't know where to start."
Wake Forest University will no longer require applicants to take the SAT and ACT exams, boosting a movement to lessen the importance of standardized tests in college admissions
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