Four local boxers advance to USA national quarterfinals

It was a tough Wednesday for local boxers at the USA Boxing national championships, as only four of nine fighters advanced to today’s quarterfinals Wednesday in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Boulder City’s Hafen earns 3A honors

Boulder City’s boys basketball team rode its depth to a berth in the Class 3A state semifinals.

Las Vegas’ homage to Burning Man set for Friday

Starting at 6:15 p.m. Friday, fire dancers, fire handlers and other fire-related performers will start the final countdown for the burning of Lucky Lady Lucy, a giant wooden showgirl. It’s an homage of sorts to Northern Nevada’s annual Burning Man Festival. But it’s also to mark a new era for downtown and First Friday.

Cincinnati pads NCAA resume

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati coach Mick Cronin took the courtside microphone and thanked the crowd for its raucous support on Senior Night and throughout the season.

Gordon, Greenwood power Lobos to rout of Air Force

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Drew Gordon scored 12 of New Mexico’s first 18 points, and Hugh Greenwood opened the second half with 14 straight points as the Lobos defeated Air Force 86-56 on Wednesday night.

In Brief

PRO FOOTBALL

Like Rams mascot, UNLV predictably makes a mess

They can tweet all the expletives they want, and they can set world-record times for getting from a morgue of a locker room to a morgue of a bus, and they can talk about being disappointed until every flake of snow has melted atop the Rockies, but UNLV’s basketball team has only itself to blame for its Mountain West Conference standing today.

Refit for a Hit: Mob Attraction opens at Tropicana

After a splashy debut a year ago followed by a trip to Chapter 11 bankruptcy, what has been rechristened the Mob Attraction will fully reopen today at the Tropicana Las Vegas. Coming with it will be lower admission prices and much more modest attendance projections.

Breakfast can be exciting: The proof is in the pudding

Pancake sandwiches, chicken and waffles, egg casseroles — breakfast seems to be inspiring creativity and breaking barriers morning, noon and night. The only challenge the most important meal of the day has is its designated time slot.

Educational programs empower patients with lung diseases

Complications associated with lung diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and cystic fibrosis (CF) account for millions of emergency room visits each year. Many of these complications occur because the diseases are not being properly managed, which many – including several advocacy groups — believe may be related to a lack of understanding and knowledge on behalf of the patient. For this reason, patient education has become increasingly important in managing lung diseases.

Add a dash of creativity in the kitchen

Teaching kids how to find their way around the kitchen is a good way to encourage them to think creatively and get excited about eating well. In addition to imparting practical culinary knowledge to children – including math skills by teaching them about measurements – parents can help foster creativity by letting them “mix it up” a bit.

How to significantly cut your TV-viewing costs

With the average cable and satellite monthly bills running around $70 and steadily rising, millions of TV viewers are looking for some relief. How can you save money on your TV viewing? Ask yourself these questions.

How to turn must-do home improvements into things of beauty

When it comes to home improvement, you can spend money in two basic ways: on things that make your home look better and things that make it function better. When “want to” and “have to” meet, they create the opportunity to make a smart buying decision – and choose an upgrade that will look good and improve the livability of your home. The key to making smart home improvement decisions is to recognize these opportunities and take full advantage of them.

How better baking ingredients can take desserts from fine to fabulous

Ever wonder why your meticulously crafted, measured and rolled cookies are just slightly off – whether it’s the way the texture feels in your mouth or the buttery taste that is yearning for a little something more. It could be that your desserts are rebelling against the ordinary ingredients you are using.

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