Mechanism takes television to new heights

Several years ago, I wrote a column extolling the advances made in slim TVs that have engendered a whole new range of display as well as concealment possibilities. Say adios to the once-obligatory armoire for hiding that nasty black screen and hello to “Mr. Slim,” now proudly displayed for all to see on the wall or over the fireplace, or hidden in a very narrow cabinet to underscore his very sexy, svelte figure.

Spirits remain high

Despite the dark cloud hanging over the economy and anything to do with houses in particular, spirits were high and optimism was plentiful during last week’s home-furnishings trade show at World Market Center Las Vegas.

Designer shares secrets to her success

When it comes to interior design, a space shouldn’t reflect a signature style or color palette of the person who designed it, Celerie Kembel told an audience of her peers at the Las Vegas Design Center last week.

DragonRidge to host wedding services event

More than 100 brides will be expected to converge on DragonRidge Country Club Feb. 28 for their wedding and reception needs to create their special day, according to the events department.

RESALE HOMES REPORT

Editor’s note: Listings include the resale home’s parcel number. Occasionally, the address listed is the home buyer’s mailing address and not the actual location of the home. Check the parcel number to make sure.

Remodeling a master bath might add value but be aware of cost

Q: My wife and I live at The Lakes in a two-bedroom, two-bath home with 1,576 square feet. We want to remodel the baths. Both have a tub/shower combination. The master bath has a garden tub with a shower head, so you can shower.

Harmony offers homes for $77 per square foot

Harmony Homes has unveiled a new five-bedroom floor plan at its Harmony Pointe Collection. The North Las Vegas neighborhood now offers five distinct designs starting at just $77 per square foot.

Rhodes Homes offers newest collection

Rhodes Homes is offering new homes at Tuscany Residential Village in Henderson. There will be a select number of homes ready for immediate move-in for buyers in La Luna, Tuscany’s newest collection.

Hey, buddy, what’s that in your backyard?

EDITOR’S NOTE: For the next few weeks, this column will address new bills affecting homeowners associations that are to be proposed before the 2009 Legislature.

UNR wins in BracketBuster

RENO — Luke Babbitt’s free throw with 1.8 seconds left helped UNR beat Virginia Commonwealth 71-70 in an ESPNU BracketBuster game Friday night.

Rebels’ dilemma grows urgent

Not one to be easily confused, UNLV coach Lon Kruger is trying to make sense of a basketball team best described as perplexing.

Cummard personifies fans’ contempt for BYU

Lee Cummard long ago reached that unique level as an athlete, the one where he is not above creating artificial motivation when there is a shortage of the real stuff.

Gators overcome poor first half

Green Valley’s Vajae Robinson considered the unthinkable for a brief moment.

ON TV/RADIO

BASKETBALL

HORSE RACING

TODAY AT SANTA ANITA PARK

Pahranagat Valley, Lake Mead cruise

Henderson International coach Greg Stephens knew Pahranagat Valley’s Cody Hoiser could shoot after the first time the teams met.

IN BRIEF

FOOTBALL

Agassi Prep cashes first ticket to state

After a raucous celebration in the locker room had ended and his players left, Agassi Prep boys basketball coach David Claerbaut bowed his head and sighed.

Wind farm plan opposed

VIRGINIA CITY — Storey County residents packed a room to speak out against a proposed wind farm near Virginia City, saying it would hurt tourism.

Gun control bill considered

CARSON CITY — Lawmakers were asked Friday to support a bill stepping up record-keeping to help prevent the mentally ill from obtaining guns, but they were warned by a critic of the plan that it’s a “stacked deck” targeting constitutional rights.

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