Plans for downtown club, bar advance

The staid brick building at the corner of Fremont and Sixth streets appears vacant.

The insomnia wakeup call: Sleep deprivation is a serious health risk

It’s 3:30 a.m. and you’ve just rolled over in bed for what seems like the 500th time. As you watch the minutes on the clock tick by, all you can think about is how tired you are going to be tomorrow. While the cause of your insomnia may vary night to night, the outcome is still the same: you’re not asleep. You’re also not alone.

Graduating? Career trends job-seeking students should know

Students graduating from college this year should expect better job opportunities and salaries than graduates from recent history, but that doesn’t mean new graduates will have an easy time finding employment. Competition will still be fierce with hundreds of applications submitted for jobs in many industries, both from new graduates and former graduates still looking for work. If you’re planning on graduating soon and seeking career opportunities, here are some employment trends to be aware of.

Don’t let garden insects destroy the fruits of your labor

Gardeners are familiar with the joy of planting and nurturing flowers, fruits and vegetables to maturity and the bliss of harvesting nature’s bounty. One of the few things that can make that bliss turn into annoyance is an infestation of bugs. While many insects are beneficial to the garden, others can be very destructive. Arm yourself with the facts for handling insects in your garden this growing season.

Why technology careers are in such high demand

Technology professionals continue to be in high demand across a wide array of industries. Health care, technical consulting and computer system design are just a few of the growing career directions grads can choose with a technology degree.

Watching television on the go with new technology

Cable and satellite providers know their customers are people on the go. With modern technology advances like mobile TV, DVRs, tablets and streaming television on the Internet at your convenience, TV companies know they need to stay up to date on the latest technology in order to stay relevant in such a competitive market.

Essential fatty acids found to reduce symptoms associated with dry eye

Dry eye is a condition where tears lack sufficient moisture and lubrication, which is necessary to maintain good eye health and clear vision. Tears not only wash away dust, but also soothe the eyes, provide oxygen and nutrients to the cornea and help defend against eye infections by removing bacteria. Several new studies have confirmed the correlation between fatty acids and an improvement in dry eye syndrome.

Tips for refreshing your home with paint color

For many people, the onset of spring and summer is the ideal time to take on a home improvement project. Paint is a popular choice for those looking to freshen up their space, given that it is an easy, economical activity and a fun way to make a dramatic difference.

Seven effective habits to prevent hearing loss

Hearing loss is common, but the perception that hearing loss is only caused by aging is incorrect. More than 36 million American have hearing loss. Changing lifestyle habits, and treating a variety of health conditions can help to prevent hearing loss.

Bird feeder battles: Winning the war against squirrels

For bird lovers, the sight of a bushy tail hanging off the side of a feeder means just one thing: war. It’s possible to discourage squirrels – and even outsmart them – with the right seed mix and some nature-friendly squirrel-control tactics.

Develop a plan to connect your business with customers

Within almost every successful business is a well-developed plan for connecting to the customer. This relationship helps build trust between your company and your customers. More often than not, with trust comes more revenue. So how do you establish trust?

How automotive technology lightens the burden on drivers’ budgets

Now more than ever, car buyers are focused on fuel efficiency. At the same time, they have demonstrated no desire to sacrifice performance, safety and style. To satisfy car buyers’ tastes, automakers have been busily developing ways to squeeze more miles out a gallon of gas. In addition to better engine design, an often overlooked transformation has led to increased fuel efficiency: more and more, automakers are replacing heavier materials with lighter-weight plastics.

Family-Friendly Rentals

What makes a comfortable, functional family home?

Sold … But Taxed?

I read an article that stated the Health Bill includes a provision whereby, after 2012, a 3.8-percent sales tax will be imposed on the sale of all houses. Any truth to this?

More IRAs Housing Homes

If not at bottom, real estate is certainly beaten down, and a small but growing number of individuals are betting that buying a property now and keeping it tucked within an individual retirement account will yield gains for their future retirement.

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