Las Vegas jazz, blues festival celebrates 20 years

It’s back and, according to its unbiased producer, better than ever. The Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz Rhythm & Blues Festival celebrates 20 consecutive years Saturday and Sunday with its biggest show to date.

Former Luxe condos get Modern touch

The Las Vegas real estate fire sale is dying out quickly as investors swoop in on properties that have gone through bankruptcy. Los Angeles-based BondRok bought the former Luxe Lofts condos or $6.75 million and put $6 million into finishing and upgrading the property. It’s been rebranded as The Modern, and tonight is the grand opening.

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Las Vegas High grad’s versatility boosts NFL draft stock

Defensive tackle Billy Winn essentially went through two NFL scouting combines. He experienced the real one in Indianapolis and then took part in Boise State’s pro day a month later in which 28 clubs showed up. Scouts apparently liked what they saw. Winn, who prepped at Las Vegas High School, may go in the second or third round of the NFL Draft.

Fuel your summer activities with smart foods that keep you going

As the sun stays in the sky longer and temperatures warm up, being more active is simply second-nature. Getting outdoors gives a new vitality to any exercise routine, whether you’re kicking off training for your first 5K or maintaining a program you’ve enjoyed for years.

Immerse yourself in nature’s greatest wonders on a Galapagos tour

If the prospect of travel makes you dream of adventure more than lounging with a tropical drink, you might not be satisfied with a typical vacation. And if you’re interested in exploring an intriguing destination, a land untouched by time, where you can have a once-in-a-lifetime experience, you should consider a Galapagos tour.

Putting real, human faces on the hottest election issues

Whether the issue that interests you most is job creation or tax fairness, affordable health care or renewable energy, chances are you’ll be watching what happens in the presidential campaign over the next several months. The outcome of the 2012 presidential race – like every other one before it – will directly affect the lives of all Americans.

Suffer from migraines? Treatments help prevent attacks before they start

What really is migraine? Some people casually use the term to describe a bad headache. But the millions who have been diagnosed with a migraine condition know that it’s so much more than that. In addition to severe head pain that can last for hours or even days, they may also experience nausea, vomiting and extreme sensitivity to light or sound. Are there effective treatments for preventing debilitating migraine attacks? New guidelines say yes, but many people are not taking advantage of these treatments.

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