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With the holiday season underway we discuss several "shop local" initiatives and how to minimize stress during the holidays. Plus, local writer Mark Maynard discusses his new collection of short stories. SHOP LOCAL With the holiday shopping season underway, Sharon Zadra of the Reno City Council, Nancy McCormack of EDAWN, and Washoe County Manager Katy Simon about the We Think Local campaign. HOLIDAY STRESS Psychologist Dr. Pamela Thompson talks about avoiding -- or least minimizing -- stress during the holiday season. GRIND Local writer Mark Maynard discusses Grind, his new collection of short stories all set in and around Reno. He's holding a book launch party Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Sundance Books and Music.