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Las Vegas Curve makes a comeback

If you’re looking for the epicenter of the Las Vegas Valley’s housing earthquake, consider the 5-mile stretch of the 215 Beltway from Rainbow Boulevard to Tropicana Avenue that real estate locals call “the curve.”

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Nevada tax hike proposals upset smokers, ‘vapers’

Smokers would pay more under Gov. Brian Sandoval’s proposal to increase cigarette taxes while those who get their nicotine fix from flavored concoctions inhaled through battery-powered devices could see new levies and restrictions on “vaping.”

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Las Vegas Curve makes a comeback

If you’re looking for the epicenter of the Las Vegas Valley’s housing earthquake, consider the 5-mile stretch of the 215 Beltway from Rainbow Boulevard to Tropicana Avenue that real estate locals call “the curve.”
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Wet ‘n’ Wild GM talks new rides, going undercover

At practically every career stop he’s made, Takuya Ohki has made a splash. Ohki has spent virtually all of his work life inside recreational water parks. He relocated from Hawaii to Las Vegas in 2012 to open Wet ‘n’ Wild as the park’s general manager.
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401k reached a record high last year

401(k) balances reached a record high last year, thanks to a soaring stock market and larger contributions from workers participating in the savings plans.

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EDITORIAL: Obama’s war on West

The domestic energy boom — fossil fuels, not renewables — is largely responsible for the country’s economic growth. As he does with so many issues, President Barack Obama wants it both ways. He takes credit for increased energy production on private lands — the administration couldn’t tout recovery otherwise — yet he does all he can to close off exploration on public lands that hold massive amounts of oil and natural gas.

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Knowing when to head straight to ER could save a life

It’s the weekend, and you find yourself in need of medical attention. It could be a swollen ankle, fever or an allergic reaction. Should you head to the emergency room or urgent care center? In order to receive the proper care and potentially save a life, people must understand the difference between the emergency room and urgent care centers.