From implementing stricter standards for vehicle emissions to creating a state-level agency to administer stewardship of the environment, Californians have always been at the forefront of the green movement. That commitment to the environment even extends to local backyards, where California homeowners are turning to eco-friendly materials, building practices and landscaping to create “greener” outdoor living spaces.
The home entertainment center concept has evolved dramatically over the past decade, from a single “tube” TV and a DVD player to full-blown, high-definition multi-media centers. The technology today offers a more immersive experience. And with a proper set up, you can enjoy the full potential of the pride and joy of your living room.
From grilling and dining to simply relaxing, your home’s deck is frequently the center of family life during warm weather months. That’s why there’s no better time to give your outdoor living space the upgrade it deserves.
There are a number of ways to save water and they all start with you. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American uses about 50 gallons of water per day at home. That means a family of four uses approximately 6,000 gallons a month.
As spring blossoms, so does our desire to lighten up – in life and at home. Simple eco-friendly changes to home decor can set the tone for a much fresher and brighter outlook. Here are five tips to get you started.
Greenhouse gases are at an all-time high. Although some gases are naturally present in the atmosphere, such as water vapor, ozone, methane, carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide, human activities have created a new set of greenhouse gases (GHG) that are negatively affecting the ozone layer. GHGs are making it easier for the sun’s harmful UV rays to pass through, which has resulted in global warming.
There’s nothing like a cool, refreshing and healthy treat to chase away the summer heat or the winter dreariness, no matter if you’re 80 or 8. And it’s rare for a person to turn down a delicious snack when celebrating a birthday. Frozen yogurt is a popular treat for all ages and celebrations in life, which could explain why businesses offering it reported significant growth over the past five years.
Numbers span all languages and cultures, creating what is known as the language of business: accounting. The earliest accounting records date back thousands of years to the use of an abacus, a rudimentary counting tool. As the workplace has progressed, so has the role of the accounting professional. This has been particularly evident in recent years; the integration of technology in accounting has created many specializations and job opportunities within the field – from forensic accounting to health care IT auditors.
Nothing was at stake for the Wranglers in Friday’s regular-season finale at Orleans Arena, but losing to Bakersfield, the worst team in the ECHL, before a crowd of 6,769 on fan appreciation night wasn’t the way they wanted to enter the playoffs.
The hours for the Glass Craft and Bead Expo listed in a story in Thursday’s Neon were incorrect. The Expo will be open to the public April 5 and 6 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and April 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Polite tycoon Richard Branson rented out a Vegas movie screen on Friday to play video games. Sounds amazing. And apparently it was a business meeting to see if Branson will make it possible for all of us to play games on theater screens.
The Indiana Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the nation’s broadest school voucher program, a ruling supporters say could set a national precedent and encourage other states to expand such programs.
Q: My house is free and clear, and I’d like a little extra money. I thought my son could lend me money on a reverse mortgage. In the end, the house would be his and could be sold to recoup his investment. In the institutionalized version, the bank gets the house (plus a lot of extra fees and such) and my son and other children end up with nothing. I must say no one likes my idea, but I don’t understand why not. — S.C.
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas posted a net loss for the year as the luxury resort continues to attract customers to its restaurants, clubs and retail shops but still struggles to produce strong casino revenues.
Sophomore Erick Fedde pitched a one-hitter and struck out 10 to lead UNLV to a 4-1 Mountain West baseball victory over Air Force at Wilson Stadium.
A pair of one-run losses Thursday could have derailed Coronado’s weekend. Instead, the Cougars used it as motivation for a strong second day Friday in the Spring Jamboree at Majestic Park.
While watching Michigan beat Kansas in the Sweet 16 on Friday, longtime Wolverines fans probably couldn’t help but reflect back on the glory days.
For as long as expelled Assemblyman Steven Brooks sits in the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., the public is safe.
The nearly yearlong legal fight over the failed attempt to convert entertainer Wayne Newton’s estate into a theme park and museum appears to have been settled.
After just a year on the job, James Guthrie has resigned as state superintendent of public instruction, effective immediately, the Sandoval administration announced Friday.
A bill that would authorize the establishment of dispensaries where Nevadans could purchase marijuana for medicinal purposes must ensure the facilities operate like professional pharmacies and not follow the “Jerry Garcia lounge” model, a lawmaker said Friday.
Always something there to remind you. “(There’s) Always Something There to Remind Me” is far from Burt Bacharach’s biggest hit.
A state law that allows young women to dance in the nude once they reach 18 years of age, as long as alcohol is not served, is under fire in the Nevada Senate.
High-profile Las Vegas bankruptcy attorney Randolph Goldberg pleaded guilty Friday to one count of tax evasion.
A Bakersfield, Calif., mother who died in a fatal plane crash Thursday in northwest Arizona has been identified, as well as her husband and son, who both survived the crash.
