China National Symphony wows small crowd, finest performance in Las Vegas this season

The China National Symphony Orchestra treated a small but appreciative and enthusiastic audience to what proved to be the finest orchestral performance of the season at Ham Hall on Wednesday. The orchestra, led meticulously and expressively by its principal guest conductor, En Shao, demonstrated delicacy, grace, accuracy, superb training and, when called for, muscle.

California exotic animal park lion kills Washington intern

DUNLAP, Calif. — The Seattle-area intern fatally mauled by a lion at a Central California exotic animal park loved lions and tigers since childhood, “was absolutely fearless” around them and hoped to work at a zoo after her six-month internship, her father said late Wednesday.

Renew yourself and your home in four easy steps

As spring approaches, other New Year’s resolutions may be a distant memory but the urge to improve your home can find new life when the weather warms. The transition of seasons is a perfect opportunity to refocus on improving yourself and your space.

Give your home a true green cleaning this spring

When you clean your house in the spring, you really want it to be clean. Dirt, dust and germs are banned, and all appliances, floors and walls are scrubbed clean. The best way to make sure your living space is clean and healthy is to use safe, natural cleaning products you create yourself, using natural and inexpensive ingredients you can pick up at any natural grocery store.

Graduate certificates help nurses advance their careers

As the U.S. health care system continues to evolve, industry demand for more highly educated nurses is growing. Data from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing shows current and prospective nurses are responding to rising education requirements: enrollment in all types of programs at nursing schools across the country increased from 2010 to 2011.

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