Survey finds small-business owners more stressed

A new study says it’s pretty stressful out there for small-business owners. We know what you’re thinking: This is one of those conclusions that just doesn’t need analyzing, kind of like those reports that determine smoking is bad for you or people who can’t afford cars are likelier to take the bus.

Religion Notes

First Presbyterian Church of Las Vegas, 1515 W. Charleston Blvd., will present the Vanguard University of Southern California Concert Choir at 7 p.m. today (384-4554).

New grads: How to get your finances in order upon entering the real world

Graduation means no more classes and no more books, but you may find those items being replaced by bills and loan statements. In college, students learn the things that will help them prosper in their careers, but many also leave without a clear understanding of what it means to be financially responsible. Whether you’re entering the real world or you are the parent of a child who is on the verge of graduation, here are a few things new grads need to understand about their finances after leaving college.

How to help a loved one living with diabetes

You may have heard that diabetes runs in families. But diabetes doesn’t have to run a family’s life, as long as the person with the disease is surrounded by knowledgeable friends and family members ready to assist their loved one in managing the disease. Here is what you need to know.

Parents: Prevent your child from being a victim of cyberbullying

Cyberbullying, the bullying of a person through the use of an electronic device such as a computer or cell phone, is becoming a growing national problem. Anyone can be a victim of cyberbullying, but students are frequent targets. More than 20 percent of today’s U.S. students, ages 10 to 18, report being a victim of cyberbullying (26 percent for girls versus 16 percent for boys).

How a bike ride can change the future and help stop diabetes

Biking is great exercise that benefits your health in multiple ways. Whether you have a regular riding group or simply bike casually on the weekends, enjoying the outdoors on a bike is time well spent, and now a bike ride can make a difference in the lives of others living with diabetes.

Taking early steps can help prevent garden pests throughout the growing season

Foraging damage by deer, rabbits, voles and other garden pests is most noticeable in early spring, particularly as new plant shoots break through the cold earth and reach for the warmth of the sun. Now is the time to prepare your garden against these hungry herbivores.

Living life in the fast lane with diabetes

In 1933, a driver at the famed Indianapolis 500 was pulled off the starting line and not allowed to compete because he had diabetes. Now, in the 100th year of this iconic race, Charlie Kimball is making history as the first licensed driver with type 1 diabetes to race in the IZOD IndyCar Series.

How to spend less on fuel when gas prices rise

Remember when $4 seemed like an outrageous amount to spend on a gallon of gasoline? Now that number doesn’t seem so far-fetched. While you can’t do anything to control the unrest in the Middle East or oil rig explosions that could lead to gas prices spiking at a moment’s notice, there are a few things you can do to help ease the pain of high gas prices.

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