Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents “Dragons” opens today at the Thomas & Mack Center for a four-day, seven-performance run. The show, which takes as its theme the Chinese Year of the Dragon, meshes dragon lore with a roster of circus acts from clowns, aerialists, martial artists, equestrians and stunt motorcyclists to tigers, elephants, dogs and cats.
A Tony winner for best musical during its four-year Broadway run, “Crazy for You” kicks off Super Summer Theatre’s musical lineup at Spring Mountain Ranch, playing Wednesdays through Sundays through June 30. Other Super Summer musicals include “Oliver!”, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” and “Leader of the Pack: The Ellie Greenwich Musical.”
LOS ANGELES – Lenders initiated foreclosure proceedings against more U.S. homeowners in May, setting the stage for increases in home repossessions and short sales – scenarios that could further weigh down home values in coming months.
WASHINGTON – Americans barely increased their spending at retail businesses in April and May, constrained by weak job creation and paltry wage increases.
SAN FRANCISCO – For all those Giants masterpieces, from Christy Mathewson to Juan Marichal and Gaylord Perry, Matt Cain topped them all.
Seven months of negotiations fell apart last week in Clark County’s efforts to recoup $102.5 million diverted to state coffers three years ago. Tuesday, the county filed a District Court lawsuit to force the issue. County officials contend a Nevada Supreme Court ruling requires the state to return the money.
District Judge Douglas Herndon handed the Spring Mountain Ranch State Park docents a victory over state bureaucrats Wednesday. The docents can go back to work at the ranch while a civil lawsuit moves through the legal system.
You may think one bit of common health advice – to get more fresh air and sunshine – would be easy to follow. The health benefits of cleaner air and natural light are well-documented. However our busy, technology-filled modern lives can make it difficult to fulfill our most basic needs for natural light and clean air. Fortunately, you can take steps to increase the amount of fresh air and natural light that enters your living environment.
Adolescence can be a tough time for children and their parents. While it is a natural part of childhood development to test boundaries and explore autonomy, how can a parent tell when to call in a professional for help with an out-of-control child?
Americans are faced with many purchasing choices every day. From cars to restaurant meals, informed consumers often take the opportunity to research their options before making a decision to buy the item that best fits their needs. So why don’t Americans apply the same rigor when choosing a hospital? Like any other product or service, all hospital care is not equal, and not every hospital is right for every person. In fact, the quality of care you receive can have a big impact on your health, mindset and wallet.
When school lets out for summer, exchange those flip flops for gardening shoes. Add a pair of gloves, good sun-block and get out into the garden.
Transitioning to life in a nursing home can be difficult, especially after living independently. When thinking about the next step for yourself or a loved one, it is important to consider how the quality of care you receive will affect your health and well-being. It’s helpful to plan ahead, consider all your long-term-care options, and make good financial plans early.
When expectant parents imagine their children’s future, chances are that a rare genetic disorder is not part of that picture. But that was the reality for Andres and Paulina Trevino from Boston. At 2 years old, their son, Andy, was diagnosed with an uncommon life-threatening immune disorder. By the age of 3, Andy had been in the hospital for 1,000 days and saw more than 300 doctors to help treat his disease. However, thanks to a treatment Andy received from his sister Sofia’s umbilical cord blood stem cells, he is now thriving and making greater developmental progress. Now Andres and Paula can see a happy, healthy future for both their daughter and son.
Recovering from an illness or injury can be easier with home health care, which provides you with a wide range of services to help you recover in the comfort of your home. Home health care helps you get better, regain your independence and become as self-sufficient as possible.
