Although many Nevadans may need a different car, the faltering economy means now isn’t the time for most motorists to buy a new vehicle. To make buying a used vehicle as easy and inexpensive as possible, AAA Nevada is providing tips on choosing and buying the car you need.
Classic Las Vegas showrooms may offer a close glimpse of superstars with seating to accommodate several hundred to more than 4,000 guests. Las Vegas’ larger arena-style venues can host crowds well into the tens of thousands.
Identity theft is one of those things that shouldn’t stay out of sight and mind. Identity theft can not only cause a tremendous amount of stress to a victim’s pocketbook but it can severely affect that person’s time and sanity as well. The Federal Trade Commission indicates that, on average, most victims do not even know their identity has been stolen until more than a year later, allowing criminals to wreak major damages to your finances and personal information.
When it comes to dining, locals have a vast array of neighborhood venues to choose from — from upscale restaurants to casual eateries and everything in between. Located beyond typical tourist zones are some notable venues that continue to receive rave reviews.
A beleaguered economy means a tightened family household budget, but residents don’t have to cut out extra activities just yet. Clark County Parks and Recreation, in honor of National Parks and Recreation Month, offers activities, camps, fitness centers and activities to fit families’ tight budgets and active lifestyles.
Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in Pahrump has announced its new, hands-on specialized Teen Driving School as one of the latest performance driving programs at the sprawling 200-acre professional motorsports facility with private 3.5 mile road course.
The Cleveland Clinic and the Lou Ruvo Brain Institute recently signed an agreement to collaborate on the creation of a highly specialized clinical center to advance the research, early detection and treatment of neurological diseases including Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, Parkinson’s and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), forming the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.
The desert we live in can easily damage cars over the years, diminishing their trade-in value. According to Josh “Chop” Towbin, co-owner of Towbin Dodge, keeping your car in top condition is very important in maintaining its retail value.
Encompassing all of Clark County and covering more than 7,900 square miles, the Clark County School District is the fifth largest in the nation and home to more than 311,000 students and 38,000 employees. During the 2008-2009 school year, the school district operated 347 schools, including 210 elementary schools, 59 middle schools, 45 high schools (including Virtual High School), 25 alternative schools and eight special schools.
The Performing Arts Center at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Southern Nevada’s premier performing arts venue for nearly 35 years, recently announced its 2009-2010 season, which includes the long-standing Charles Vanda Master Series, New York Stage & Beyond Series and UNLV Classical Guitar Series.
Located on the Greenspun Campus for Jewish Life, Learning and Spiritual Renewal at 55 N. Valle Verde Drive in Henderson, Congregation Ner Tamid began more than 30 years ago in the Las Vegas Valley. Since that time it has grown from 80 families to more than 700 families and is still on the rise, making it the largest Reform synagogue in Southern Nevada.
The Vegas Valley Book Festival, the largest literature event in Las Vegas, will be held Nov. 4-8, with most events taking place at the Historic Fifth Street School downtown. Now in its eighth year, this annual community festival was founded on the simple premise of bringing together those who write books and those who love to read them.
Society has shifted in many ways in this historically brief age of oil, and our means of food production is no exception. The once-rich diversity of food crops has been decimated during the last few decades due to the intensive industrialization of the farming industry. A vast array of products found on supermarket shelves are manufactured from just a few primary monocrops.
H ave you moved to Las Vegas and miss your CSA? What is a CSA? It stands for Community Supported Agriculture and there is a new producer in the Moapa Valley looking for subscribers. These CSA farmers grow fresh food for you by subscription to their farm. If this interests you, drop me a line at morrisr@unce.unr.edu or give me a call at 257-5509. Help support our local producers.
Mary Mary quite contrary, how does your garden grow? With silver bells and cockle shells, and pretty maids all in a row.
Randy Couture was just as stunned by Brock Lesnar’s actions Saturday night as most people watching UFC 100 on television.
Out there. Out on the wall. Out alongside Aaron and Mathews and Murphy and Niekro and Spahn, for heaven’s sake.
Tacoma, which is riding a four-game winning streak, features two of Seattle’s top-10 prospects, as ranked by Baseball America, in outfielder Michael Saunders (No. 2) and catcher Adam Moore (No. 6).
About a week after Southern California was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament, freshman forward DeMar DeRozan said he decided to ditch college and declare for the NBA Draft.
Wink Adams had to wait an extra day before getting his first playing time of the NBA Summer League.
John Welch believes he’s had a blessed life in basketball. … When your career has been touched by Jerry Tarkanian, Jerry West, Hubie Brown and Tim Grgurich among others, that is indeed a blessing. … Welch, a former Rancho High School star who played first at UNR, then UNLV, is enjoying coaching at the highest level on George Karl’s staff with the Denver Nuggets.
• LAKE MEAD — The Vegas Wash arm has been good for catfish and striper fishing. Stripers have been boiling in the early mornings and late afternoons, leading to good top-water action. Cut baits such as anchovies and sardines worked the best.
Former UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian is expected to undergo spinal-cord surgery Friday morning.
Darian Haygood had been at Club Blaze in suburban Atlanta only a few minutes before he got on the wrong side of football player Adam “Pacman” Jones.
The Las Vegas model linked to Mirage headliner Terry Fator doesn’t understand what the fuss is all about.
Temperatures might have soared to 110 degrees Wednesday in Las Vegas, but one local golfer stood defiant.
