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Dymphna Calica-La Putt has been a Las Vegas resident for almost 10 years and is now editor-in-chief of the Las Vegas Asian Journal, the most widely circulated ethnic newspaper in the city. Before coming to the United States, she was a financial reporter for Manila, Philippines-based BusinessWorld, the oldest business newspaper in Asia.

Book signings and events, May 13-19

Here is a listing of events designed for book lovers. Information is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Additions or changes to this listing must be submitted at least 10 days in advance of Sunday publication to Bookmark, Las Vegas Review-Journal, P.O. Box 70, Las Vegas, NV 89125. For more information, call 383-0306.

Area mothers-in-law praised as mentors

Move over, Jane Fonda. You’ve got nothing on these local mothers-in-law. In honor of Mother’s Day, the Las Vegas Review-Journal asked readers to submit stories about their cool mothers-in-law.

COMING IN THE BUSINESS PRESS

COVER STORY: The Las Vegas Business Press honors 10 of the valley’s most powerful women business leaders with the annual Women Who Mean Business Awards.

Chances open up for Las Vegas downtown living space

Developer Jeff LaPour took an early shot at downtown redevelopment, buying the landmark Holsum bread factory on Charleston Boulevard in 2004 and converting it into Holsum Lofts, originally designed as a live-work project.
That didn’t quite pan out.

Arrival of shops, restaurants boost Arts District

As Las Vegans ponder the continuing revitalization of downtown, one rule has become clear: Even starving artists need to eat, and art galleries alone don’t make a neighborhood.

WEEK IN REVIEW: Reporters’ notebook

When the Nevada Department of Wildlife rounded up bighorn sheep in Boulder City’s Hemenway Park recently, crew members ran across a few old friends: three ewes that were caught and tagged in the very same park in 2010.

UNLV students discover new scorpion species

Two UNLV researchers have provided more evidence that we human beings have a lot to learn about what’s going on out there.

Towing regulator doesn’t see gouging

Nevada Transportation Authority Chairman Andrew MacKay came by his position in the best Silver State tradition – via the political appointment process.

WEEK IN REVIEW: Top news

A Disrict Court judge didn’t spare Onion the dog from euthanasia on Friday.

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