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Lake Tahoe

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Lake Tahoe

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Lake Tahoe: Encyclopedia II - Lake Tahoe - History

Tahoe’s history began 2-3 million years ago when the faults that created the Carson Range simultaneously molded the Tahoe Basin. Eruptions from the extinct volcano Mt. Pluto formed a dam on the north side. The Pleistocene (Ice Age) molded the basin to its current form followed by drainage from ice and snow which filled the lake. The area around Lake Tahoe was originally inhabited by the Washoe tribe of Native Americans. Lt. John C. Frémont and Kit Carson were the first non-indigenous people to see Lake Tahoe. It was Fremont's 2nd e ...

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Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe - Geography, Lake Tahoe - History, Lake Tahoe - Tourist activities, Lake Tahoe - Winter sports, Lake Tahoe - Water sports, Lake Tahoe - Hiking and Mountain Biking, Lake Tahoe - Gambling, Lake Tahoe - Environmental protection, Lake Tahoe - Miscellaneous facts, Lake Tahoe - Footnotes

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Lake Tahoe: Encyclopedia - Winter Olympic Games

The Winter Olympic Games, Winter Olympics for short but more correctly The Olympic Winter Games, are the cold-weather counterpart to the Summer Olympic Games. They feature winter sports held on ice or snow, such as ice skating and skiing. The Winter Olympics are held every four years. Most recently, the 2002 Games were held in Salt Lake City, United States. The Italian city of Turin (Torino) will host the next Winter Olympics in 2006, and after that the games will be held in Vancouver, Canada in 2010. Including:

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Lake Tahoe: Encyclopedia - California Zephyr

The California Zephyr is a 2,438-mile (3924-km) passenger train route operated by Amtrak in the Midwestern and Southwestern United States. It runs from Chicago, Illinois in the east to Emeryville, California in the west, passing through the states of Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, and California. This route is one of the longest and most scenic routes run by Amtrak. Before Amtrak commenced operation, California Zephyr (the CZ, or "Silver Lady") was a passenger train operated jointly by th ...

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Lake Tahoe: Encyclopedia - 2018 Winter Olympics

The 2018 Winter Olympics, formally called the XXIII Winter Olympic Games, will be an international athletic event that has yet to be organized by the International Olympic Committee. The organization under the leadership of Jacques Rogge is currently preparing to mount calls for cities to bid for the honor of hosting the event. 2018 Winter Olympics - Potential bids. United States cities have already announced plans to compete for the opportunity to host the 2018 Winter Olympics. Salt Lake ...

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Lake Tahoe: Encyclopedia - Cryptozoology

Cryptozoology is the study of rumored animals that are presumed (at least by the researcher) to exist, but for which conclusive proof does not exist, or for animals which are generally considered extinct, but are occasionally reported. Those who study or search for such animals are called cryptozoologists, while the hypothetical creatures involved are referred to by some as "cryptids", a term coined by John Wall in 1983. Invention of the term (adding the Greek prefix kryptós, or "hidden" to zoology to mean ...

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Lake Tahoe: Encyclopedia - Dale Brown

Dale Brown (b. November 2, 1956) is an American author most famous for his military-action-aviation techno-thrillers, with thirteen New York Times best-sellers to his credit. Brown was born in Buffalo, New York. He graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Western European History, and received a commission in the United States Air Force in 1978. A navigator-bombardier in the G-model B-52 Stratofortress heavy bomber and the FB-111A supersonic medium bomber, he rose to the rank of captain. He is the rec ...

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Lake Tahoe: Encyclopedia - Ty Cobb

Detroit Tigers (1905 – 1926) Philadelphia A's (1927 – 1928) As Manager Detroit Tigers (1921 – 1926) Highest lifetime major-league batting average (.367) Most career batting titles (12) Most career steals of home (54) Second in career hits (4,191 – first in AL and first when retired) Second in career runs scored (2,246 – first in AL and first when retired) Third in career steals (892 – first when retired) Led the American Leag ...

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Lake Tahoe: Encyclopedia - Van Halen

Van Halen is an American rock band formed in the early-1970s and discovered by KISS bassist and co-founder Gene Simmons. The band's first studio album, Van Halen, released in 1978 is widely regarded as a milestone in rock music. With this first release, the band established itself as a leader in the emerging and commercially successful U.S. heavy metal music genre of the 1980s. In particular, the band's guitarist, Eddie Van Halen, quickly gained widespread notoriety for his technical prowess and musical sensibility. Almost over ...

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Lake Tahoe: Encyclopedia - Bonanza

Bonanza was an American western/cowboy television program, the first regularly broadcast American television program to be filmed in color. It aired on NBC from September 12, 1959 through January 16, 1973. From 1961 to 1972 it aired on Sunday nights. This timeslot was crucial to the success of the show: from 1964 until 1967, the show was #1 in the yearly Nielsen ratings. In terms of longevity, the show was the second-most popular western in the history of television, behind Gunsmoke. Bonanza got its ...

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Lake Tahoe: Encyclopedia - Ann-Margret

Ann-Margret (born April 28, 1941) is a Swedish-born actress and singer. Born Ann-Margret Olsson in Valsjöbyn, Jämtland, Sweden, she moved to the United States when she was young, and grew up in Wilmette, Illinois. She attended Northwestern University and was discovered singing in a nightclub by George Burns. She was often referred to as a "sex-kitten" and the "female Elvis". Ann-Margret - Career. Ann-Margret started recording for RCA in 1961. Her recording career was not as successful as her movie ...

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Lake Tahoe: Encyclopedia - California

Barbara Boxer (D) California is a U.S. state located on the west coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous state in the U.S., as well as the most physically diverse, with the highest and the lowest points in the lower 48 states located within 150 miles of each other. If California were an independent nation, it would have the sixth largest economy in the world (after the rest of the U.S., Japan, Germany, Britain and France; see economy of California). The state's official nickname is "The Golden State" in refer ...

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Lake Tahoe: Encyclopedia - Ken Wilber

Kenneth Earl Wilber Jr. (born January 31, 1949, Oklahoma City, USA) is an American and Buddhist philosopher and psychological theorist. His work focuses mainly on creating an "integral theory of consciousness" in which the insights of mysticism, postmodernism, science and systems theory come together to form a coherent picture of the Kosmos. In Kosmic Consciousness, Wilber states that he considers himself a storyteller and a mapmaker; his stories address universal questions and his m ...

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Lake Tahoe: Encyclopedia - Wheel of Fortune

Wheel of Fortune is a television game show originally devised by Merv Griffin which runs in local editions around the world. It involves 3 contestants competing against each other to solve a word puzzle similar to Hangman. The name of the show comes from the large wheel that determines the dollar amounts and prizes won (or lost) by the contestants. The highly-successful format has been seen daily in one form or another since its NBC debut in 1975. The current U.S. version, distributed by King World since 1983, is the lon ...

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Lake Tahoe: Encyclopedia - Alpine

Alpine is a common adjective prefixed to place and technical names and so may refer to: Alpine (goat), a breed of goat. Alpine (car), a manufacturer of racing cars and sports cars in France. Sunbeam Alpine, a sports car from Sunbeam. Chrysler Alpine, a compact car from Chrysler. Alpine car audio, a manufacturer of car audio and navigation systems in Japan. Alpine program, a peer-to-peer network program. Alpine, Australia, a place in Australia. Alpine, M

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Lake Tahoe: Encyclopedia II - Wheel of Fortune - Versions

Wheel of Fortune - United States. The early pilot for Wheel was called Shopper's Bazaar; Edd Byrnes and Chuck Woolery hosted pilot episodes in 1974. The theme song used in the 1974 pilot was "Give It One" by Maynard Ferguson. Wheel debuted on January 6, 1975, on NBC; it was put on the air as compensation for cancelling Jeopardy! (which Griffin produced) with one year remaining on its contract. Woolery was the show's original host, and Susan Stafford was the original hostess. Ann ...

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Wheel of Fortune, Wheel of Fortune - Versions, Wheel of Fortune - United States, Wheel of Fortune - United Kingdom, Wheel of Fortune - Australia, Wheel of Fortune - New Zealand, Wheel of Fortune - Other countries, Wheel of Fortune - Gameplay, Wheel of Fortune - Spin, Wheel of Fortune - Buying a Vowel, Wheel of Fortune - Solve the Puzzle, Wheel of Fortune - Shopping, Wheel of Fortune - Special Rounds, Wheel of Fortune - Toss-up Round, Wheel of Fortune - Bankrupt/$10000/Bankrupt Round 1, Wheel of Fortune - Double Play, Wheel of Fortune - Jackpot Round Round 2, Wheel of Fortune - Prize Round, Wheel of Fortune - Mystery Round Round 3, Wheel of Fortune - Speed-Up Round, Wheel of Fortune - Puzzle Round, Wheel of Fortune - Prize Puzzle, Wheel of Fortune - Bonus Round, Wheel of Fortune - 1975 hour long WOF version, Wheel of Fortune - 1978 Star Bonus version, Wheel of Fortune - 1981-current Bonus Round, Wheel of Fortune - The Bonus Round in foreign countries, Wheel of Fortune - Wheel in popular culture, Wheel of Fortune - Slot machines, Wheel of Fortune - Wheel 2000, Wheel of Fortune - Episode Status

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Lake Tahoe: Encyclopedia II - List of California-related topics - Nature in California

List of California-related topics - Ecology of California. American black bear Bigcone Douglas-fir Bighorn sheep California black oak California golden bear California Juniper California poppy California sea lion Chaparral Chinook salmon Coast Douglas-fir Coast redwood Coyote Creosote bush Dungeness crab Eucalyptus Forest fire Garibaldi (fish) Gray ...

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List of California-related topics, List of California-related topics - Nature in California, List of California-related topics - Ecology of California, List of California-related topics - Geography of California, List of California-related topics - Geology of California, List of California-related topics - Points of Interest in California, List of California-related topics - Parks, List of California-related topics - Wilderness Areas, List of California-related topics - Tourist attractions in California, List of California-related topics - Government and Politics of California, List of California-related topics - History of California, List of California-related topics - Native Americans, List of California-related topics - Spanish/Mexican era, List of California-related topics - Mexican-American War& California gold rush, List of California-related topics - 20th century newsmakers, List of California-related topics - Computer industry, List of California-related topics - Popular culture, List of California-related topics - Film industry, List of California-related topics - Television, List of California-related topics - Literature, List of California-related topics - Music, List of California-related topics - List of professional sports teams in California, List of California-related topics - List of colleges and universities in California, List of California-related topics - Neighbors meta/work pages, List of California-related topics - Transportation, List of California-related topics - Places in California, List of California-related topics - List of cities in California

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Lake Tahoe: Encyclopedia II - Ty Cobb - Professional career

Ty Cobb - Minor leagues. In 1904, Cobb successfully tried out for the Augusta Tourists, a minor league club in the newly formed South Atlantic League, but was cut two days into the season. Cobb asked his father for permission to try out for a semi-pro team in Anniston, Georgia. In Cobb's account of the conversation he said that his father gave him permission to go, but warned him, "Don't come home a failure." Cobb tried out for the Anniston Steelers of the Tennessee-Alabama League. He easily made the team due to ...

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Ty Cobb, Ty Cobb - Pre-professional career, Ty Cobb - Professional career, Ty Cobb - Minor leagues, Ty Cobb - Major leagues, Ty Cobb - The Conlon photo, Ty Cobb - The 1911 Season, Ty Cobb - Post professional career, Ty Cobb - Records and achievements, Ty Cobb - Regular season stats, Ty Cobb - Miscellaneous

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Lake Tahoe: Encyclopedia II - Reno Nevada - History

As early as the 1850s a few pioneers settled in the Truckee Meadows, a relatively fertile valley through which the Truckee River made its way from Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake. In addition to subsistence farming, these early residents could pick up a bit of business from travellers along the California Trail, which followed the Truckee westward, before branching off towards Donner Lake, where the fo ...

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Reno Nevada, Reno Nevada - History, Reno Nevada - Education, Reno Nevada - Universities, Reno Nevada - Public schools, Reno Nevada - Private schools, Reno Nevada - Middle Schools, Reno Nevada - Elementary Schools, Reno Nevada - Gaming Industry, Reno Nevada - Downtown Revitalization, Reno Nevada - Demographics, Reno Nevada - Transportation, Reno Nevada - Culture, Reno Nevada - Trivia

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Lake Tahoe: Encyclopedia II - Van Halen - History

Van Halen - Origins. The Van Halen family emigrated from Nijmegen, Netherlands to Pasadena, California in the 1960s. Eddie and Alex's father, Jan Van Halen, was an accomplished saxophonist and clarinetist (his work was featured on the song "Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William Now)" from the album Diver Down (1982)). Jan encouraged his sons' love of music. Alex (the older of the Van Halen brothers) and Eddie were both trained as classical pianists during their childhoods. As they grew older, Alex took flamenco g ...

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Van Halen, Van Halen - History, Van Halen - Origins, Van Halen - 1978-1985 with David Lee Roth, Van Halen - 1985-1996 with Sammy Hagar, Van Halen - 1997-1999 with Gary Cherone, Van Halen - 2000-2004 Four years of silence, Van Halen - 2004-2005 Reunion with Sammy Hagar, Van Halen - Dec 2005 - Present Hiatus Again...., Van Halen - Influence on culture music and business, Van Halen - Current members, Van Halen - Former members, Van Halen - Discography, Van Halen - Singles Billboard Hot 100, Van Halen - Notes

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Lake Tahoe: Encyclopedia II - Winter Olympic Games - History

Winter Olympic Games - Prelude. When the International Olympic Committee (IOC) was established in 1894, one of the sports proposed for the programme was ice skating. However, no skating was conducted at the Olympics until the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, which featured four figure skating events. Ulrich Salchow (10-fold World champion) and Madge Syers (the first competitive woman fig ...

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Winter Olympic Games, Winter Olympic Games - History, Winter Olympic Games - Prelude, Winter Olympic Games - 1924 Winter Olympics, Winter Olympic Games - 1928 Winter Olympics, Winter Olympic Games - 1932 Winter Olympics, Winter Olympic Games - 1936 Winter Olympics, Winter Olympic Games - World War II, Winter Olympic Games - 1948 Winter Olympics, Winter Olympic Games - 1952 Winter Olympics, Winter Olympic Games - 1956 Winter Olympics, Winter Olympic Games - 1960 Winter Olympics, Winter Olympic Games - 1964 Winter Olympics, Winter Olympic Games - 1968 Winter Olympics, Winter Olympic Games - 1972 Winter Olympics, Winter Olympic Games - 1976 Winter Olympics, Winter Olympic Games - 1980 Winter Olympics, Winter Olympic Games - 1984 Winter Olympics, Winter Olympic Games - 1988 Winter Olympics, Winter Olympic Games - 1992 Winter Olympics, Winter Olympic Games - 1994 Winter Olympics, Winter Olympic Games - 1998 Winter Olympics, Winter Olympic Games - 2002 Winter Olympics, Winter Olympic Games - Future Olympics, Winter Olympic Games - Statistics, Winter Olympic Games - Games overview, Winter Olympic Games - All-time Winter Olympic medal table, Winter Olympic Games - Top ten athletes, Winter Olympic Games - Sports, Winter Olympic Games - Current sports, Winter Olympic Games - Discontinued sports, Winter Olympic Games - Demonstration sports, Winter Olympic Games - Bibliography

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