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Encounter with a Star Wars Storm Trooper
Seven months, 215 days, or over 5,000 hours ago, I had the opportunity to launch the Boise practice of Apex Performance Solutions. As I look back I think; “Wow –... More » -
We celebrate our 10th Anniversary!
Ten years is a long time, but went by in just a blink. Every November finds me reminiscing because of the Thanksgiving Day holiday that’s coming quickly, and the fact... More » -
Rodeo Queening…It’s not just a hobby!
By now I hope you realize how much I love my job as Miss Rodeo Nevada. You might be wondering though, is it really a job? Isn’t it all just... More » -
An Ode to the Rib Cookoff
‘Twas the day of the cook-off, and all through Apex, Our mouths were watering, for ribs from the fest! The laptops were shut down, the printers were quiet. We could... More » -
Golfing with my Apex mates!
Imagine my surprise when a few short weeks into my time with Apex I get asked to participate in the Microsoft Licensing /Boys and Girls Club benefit Golf tournament at... More » -
What it takes to be a rodeo queen
For all my talk about being a rodeo queen you might be wondering what exactly it is I do. As a rodeo queen I have many responsibilities. In broad terms,... More » -
Reason #472 – The Aces Game
Have you ever dreamed of the perfect job? This includes a great group of people to work with, the environment in which you work, and the material you work on.... More » -
The return to the hills of Quincy
Saturday was my return to the majestic hills of Quincy, CA. Last year I spent much of my spare time, cruising these hills and exploring new creeks hidden deep in... More » -
The Wildest Richest Rodeo in the West!
Well folks, it’s that time of year. The sun is shining, shorts and flip flops are emerging from the back of the closet, and the patio furniture has been brought... More » -
My journey to Apex
Many people might tell you that graduating college and trying to find a job is the most stressful thing one can do, next to having kids of course. All I... More » -
It has been a month of new beginnings.
It has been a month of new beginnings. I was accepted into the Master’s program at the University of Nevada, Reno, I gained employment at Apex Performance Solutions and to... More » -
The Grand Canyon – so close, and yet so far
April 2011 Our Spring Break vacation to the Grand Canyon started out iffy, and got worse from there. A few days before we were scheduled to leave, it looked like... More » -
Dog rescue is not for sissies – Part I
Dog rescue is not a sport for sissies. It’s physical, emotional, and psychological. It eats up all your free time and free money. It brings you into contact with animal... More » -
Relocating from New York to Reno – Maxwell Bonnie
I’ve recently moved from Union Square in New York City to the “Biggest Little City in the World”, Reno, Nevada. Besides being corrected five times a day on how to... More » -
Mid-Winter fishing in the Truckee River
This weekend I went fishing for the first time in almost two months. Fishing was my first love growing up and has remained an active hobby in my adult life. ... More » -
The End of an (Almost) Perfect Season
A surprising number of Nevada Wolf Pack fans relocated from Reno to San Francisco the weekend of January 8 to attend the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl and watch our Pack... More » -
Cool Visual Design Project…Creating a Portrait with Text
Hi, I’m Hilary Shohoney, and I work on the Apex Audit Team. Besides the audit work I do, I am a graphic communications student. The graphic design below was done... More » -
The All-Time Mackay Miracle – Nevada defeats Boise!
The All-Time Mackay Miracle…Don’t Stop Believing It! Call it an early holiday present or the ultimate Thanksgiving weekend celebration, but our beloved UNR Wolf Pack pulled off its most stunning... More » -
9/17/2010, Reno Nevada: Nevada Wolf Pack win of the century over Cal? Yep, we were there!
It was a cool, breezy late summer evening in the south end zone stands at Mackay Stadium at a football game no one here will forget… ever. Final score: Nevada... More » -
Here piggy piggy piggy! The Great Rib Cook Off: Apex Employee Morale Event
Here…piggy…piggy…piggy…The Great Rib Cook Off: Apex Employee Morale Event It’s that time of the year! Yes, the Rib Cook-off returned to Reno/Sparks, NV for another great festival filled with Rib... More » -
Take me out to the ball game! – Apex employee Morale Event
The air is crisp and the skies are a vibrant blue. What better way to enjoy the turn of seasons than attending a game at Ace’s ball park. The RENO... More » -
Kurt and Dawn’s 23rd Anniversary Weekend in Las Vegas
So, the 23rd anniversary weekend surprise trip I planned for Dawn and I started out less than promising. The night before we left, I let it slip that our trip... More »
