SCORE Las Vegas to host small business conference Friday

SCORE Las Vegas on Friday will host its Doing Business in Southern Nevada 2012 conference, a daylong event at the Clark County Commission Chamber, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway.

Tourism officials hope wallets get Uncork’d

Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appétit transforms the Strip into a food wonderland from today through Sunday , with ticketed place-to-be parties and up-close-and-personal chef encounters.

Developing system to rate teachers proves challenging

Creating an objective system for evaluating Nevada teachers has proven to be a “gargantuan challenge” because 70 percent of teachers don’t administer standardized tests to their students.

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Libraries pulling ‘Fifty Shades’ trilogy

Public libraries in several states are pulling the racy romance trilogy “Fifty Shades of Grey” from shelves or deciding not to order the best-seller at all, saying it’s too steamy or too poorly written.

Decorative painting: How to transform a room with a few simple strokes

Paint can do more than change the color of a room – it can add texture, pattern and visual interest. Today’s decorative painting techniques are simple and sophisticated alternatives to wallpaper, and a far cry from the dated sponge painting from years past. Whether you’re a painting pro or a DIY beginner, here’s how you can transform a room with a few simple strokes.

Set the scene – and the table – for a perfect summer party

Simply put, summer is entertaining season. Patio parties come together at the last minute and long-planned events fill up the calendar months in advance. But no matter whether you’re having an impromptu gathering or an invitation-only celebration, focusing on the flavors and sensory delights of summer will make your party a success, without demanding too much of your time.