A last-minute campaign touting Las Vegas for an auxiliary U.S. Patent and Trademark office fell short Monday when patent officials announced the three satellite offices - and hundreds of high-paying jobs – will go elsewhere.
Jones Vargas, which traces its roots back to 1928 as one of Nevada’s oldest law firms, has given up its independence to join Phoenix-based Fennemore Craig.
No. 1 seed and 2004 Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova was overpowered in a 6-4, 6-3 loss to No. 15 Sabine Lisicki as drama unfolded at Wimbledon’s “Manic Monday.”
Imagine District Judge James T. Russell’s surprise back in January 2011 when he was approached outside the Carson City courthouse by a circulator seeking to add his name to an initiative petition.
Las Vegas tourism is expected to increase ever so slightly this Independence Day.
SAN FRANCISCO – Angel Pagan pulls up a chair next to pitcher Santiago Casilla to offer support, as both a thoughtful teammate and an interpreter.
As women enter their 40s and 50s, it’s inevitable. Menopause will begin. And so will the hot flashes. At the onset of “the change,” many women turn to their moms, sisters and friends for advice on how to beat the heat during unpleasant and uninvited hot flashes. While each woman can offer her advice on relief, you might find that different treatments work for different women.
What did you do with that envelope that used to arrive once a year with estimates of your future Social Security benefits? You might have reviewed the information. You may have even filed the statement away as a reference. Now, this powerful financial planning tool is as close as the nearest computer.
The official start of summer is upon us and with it comes school breaks, longer days, vacations and social soirees galore. Summertime only comes around once a year, so make a pledge to make this summer the best you’ve ever had by planning ahead and staying in the loop about the season’s hottest activities.
Everyone has their own motivations for deciding to go to college, but putting themselves in a better position to get a job after graduation is usually one of them. For career colleges, this factor is foremost in how they prepare their students for the careers upon graduation. If you’re thinking about enrolling in college, have a career in mind and excel in a hands-on learning environment, a career college might be a good option for you.
Modern statistical methods are shedding some light on this perennial puzzler: They want to own a home.
How can people refinance if they have a solid credit score and equity in their home, but their loan is not owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac? We have an interest rate above 6 percent but cannot find a lender to refinance our jumbo mortgage. We’ve tried a few loan companies but they all say our debt ratio is too high – even though we have positive equity in our home.
First Friday in the 18b Arts District downtown is slated to run from 6 to 11 p.m. The event is set to feature a 40-by-6-foot Freedom Wall at Casino Center and Charleston boulevards, where people can express themselves on a blank canvas. The Kids Zone, near Casino Center Boulevard and Colorado Avenue, is expected to include live entertainment, a dance competition, a petting zoo and more. The event is also scheduled to be streamed live through Evinar on the First Friday Facebook page, facebook.com/firstfridaylasvegas.
The North Las Vegas Independence Day Jubilee is scheduled from 6 to 9:30 p.m. today at James Seastrand Park, 6330 Camino Eldorado. Gates are to open at 5 p.m. Admission is $4 per person. Advance wristbands are on sale at five for $15. Limited parking is available near the intersection of Revere Street and Centennial Parkway. This year’s event is to include a fireworks display, a kids corner and teen zone and live entertainment from Franky Perez and Sleepy Brown. Pets, glass bottles, umbrellas and umbrella chairs, personal fireworks, tents, tables and portable grills are prohibited. Call 633-2650 or visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.