Christmas is coming, and for early adopter videophiles across the valley that can mean only one thing.
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Here are a few of the things in news, entertainment, sports and popular culture that we’ve been talking about lately.
If you’re still rooting around for Christmas presents, the Nevada Commission on Economic Development has two words for you: buy local.
Attention “Star Trek” nerds: engage at warp speed or beam yourselves to Harrah’s Entertainment casinos in Las Vegas. The company is rolling out “Star Trek”-themed slot machines built by WMS Industries.
GETTING REAL: Area businesses are changing tactics as they feel the economic downturn’s sharp edge. Businesspeople who once had a gold-rush mentality are now bracing to ride out a downturn they suspect will continue well into next year.
Brian Balsbaugh had his heart set on becoming a professional golf agent.
There are plenty of numbers to suggest 2008 could be the worst holiday for retailers since 1991.
This holiday shopping season, there is no new gaming system on the market — no new Xbox, PlayStation or Wii system. Instead, it’s all about games. And the onslaught of big-marquee titles continues to hit store shelves with terrific force. So, here we go again.