Linkin Park shines with diverse sound

Rock, rap and pop fans could all find something to relate to in Linkin Park’s free-range roar on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden.

Legislature to hear Reid on Tuesday

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid will address a joint session of the Senate and Assembly during the third week of the Nevada Legislature that begins Monday.

Business Calendar

BUSINESS EDUCATION

Author teaches through humor in ‘Eats, Shoots & Leaves’

It’s incredible the impact that a simple comma can have. This is underscored by a grammar joke that inspired Lynne Truss’s novel “Eats, Shoots & Leaves”: “A panda walks into a cafe. He orders a sandwich, eats it, then draws a gun and proceeds to fire it at the other patrons.

Thoughts of suicide plague those on verge of losing all

Hard hit by the recession, unemployed Nevadans are turning despondent, desperate, even suicidal. Calls from the suicidal jobless have increased in recent months, says Debbie Gant-Reed, hot-line coordinator for the Crisis Call Center in Reno. The center serves as Nevada’s suicide hot line.

Wisconsin’s budget, Nevada and the pain of dealing with fiscal realities

To the editor: The state of Wisconsin has a $3.6 billion budget shortfall. As a result it’s considering reducing costs by eliminating state worker unions. Here in Nevada, some believe our deficit over a two-year period could reach $3.3 billion.

Berkley defends regional treasure, saves day on Red Rock Canyon

To the editor: Kudos to Rep. Shelley Berkley for standing up to Utah Rep. Ron Bishop’s attempted amendment last week to eliminate funding for many areas managed by the Bureau of Land Management, including the Red Rock National Conservation Area. More than 1 million people visit Red Rock Canyon over the course of the year. It’s a huge boon to Southern Nevada’s economy.

Energy development poses challenge to wildlife habitat

As bird hunting season comes to an end and I reflect on all the wonderful hunting outings I’ve had this season and many seasons past, I’m reminded that Nevada’s world-class big game and bird hunting is often the envy of hunters around the country.

Out There

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Bookmark

Here is a listing of events designed for book lovers. Information is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Additions or changes to this listing must be submitted at least 10 days in advance of Sunday publication to Bookmark, Las Vegas Review-Journal, P.O. Box 70, Las Vegas, NV 89125. For details, call 383-0306.

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