At 83, dermatologist decides time for retirement has come

Many people look at 65 and see retirement. Some semi-retire at that point and then stop working completely when they reach 75. Dr. Sigfrid Muller falls into neither group.

Court programs provide alternatives customized for veterans

When it comes to establishing courts that hear cases only from military veterans, there are some individuals who take umbrage and feel that veterans should be tried only in traditional courts.

Atlantic City mayor critical of Christie’s five-year program

ATLANTIC CITY — As a former dealer and pit boss on the Boardwalk, Mayor Lorenzo Langford is committed to seeing the city’s casino industry recover, despite his well-publicized disputes with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie over reforms implemented by the state that the mayor says cut him and other city leaders out of the process.

Summerlin artist is reality TV’s go-to leather guy

If you’re a fan of the History Channel’s “Pawn Stars” or “Counting Cars,” chances are you’ve seen Steve Gilworth on TV, or at least his work. Gilworth, 61 and a Summerlin resident, is the owner/operator of Hammered Hide Leatherworks.

Heat is on this week for Las Vegas Valley

Las Vegas has 99 problems, to borrow a phrase from rapper Jay-Z, and Mother Nature is one of them.

Korean War buddies rekindle friendship

Sixty years ago they were a couple of buff, teenage Marines who shared the frontline trenches at the end of the Korean War.

Former Nevada schools leader seeks to pay top teachers $200,000

James Guthrie resigned without explanation a month ago, but the former super­intendent of Nevada public schools is now opening up about reforms that, he says, Gov. Brian Sandoval told him to forget.

Review-Journal wins eight awards in newspaper contest

Las Vegas Review-Journal staffers took eight awards, including two first-place and two second-place finishes, in the 2012 California Newspaper Publishers Association Better Newspapers Contest.

Love embracing Las Vegas as route to world championship

J’Leon Love was ringside Feb. 23 when Ishe Smith won the IBF junior middleweight title in Detroit. He’s hoping to one day follow in Smith’s footsteps and win a belt of his own.

What are we going to do when the real pain starts?

This is why we’re doomed. Confronted with an expanded version of the delays that plague air travelers on a daily basis in this country, the American people rose up in mighty anger at the sequester. And Congress listened. And then immediately restored the funds cut from the Federal Aviation Administration, thus allowing the end of air traffic controller furloughs, and a return to normalcy in the air.

 
Scrotum surgery leaves Las Vegas man 132 pounds lighter

Wesley Warren Jr., the 48-year-old Las Vegas man whose emotional and physical struggles with a 132-pound scrotum drew international attention, has undergone successful surgery to remove the mass, according to the California surgeon who led the team that performed the nearly 13-hour procedure.

Graduates celebrate Wildcats tradition

There was plenty of gray hair in the crowd, and some of the Las Vegas High Wildcats reached the front steps of their old school Monday morning with the aid of a cane or walker.

Top tips for avoiding injury and strain while gardening

Fresh packets of seeds, the dirt between your fingers, and the smell of freshly churned earth – gardening season has officially begun. Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or a newbie to home planting, gardening is a great activity that provides both physical and mental health benefits. But one unwelcome part of taking up gardening as a hobby is the potential for strain and injury. Follow these tips and you’ll get the most out of your garden and avoid hurting yourself.

Get glowing with simple tips for summer skincare

Sunshine and fresh air make us fall in love with summer every year. It’s a time to explore the outdoors and enjoy fashions like tank tops, flip-flops and sun dresses. How can you get beautiful summer-ready skin while keeping it protected from the sun’s hot rays?

Think outside the fuse box: Unique energy-saving home improvements

When you’ve covered the basic and obvious ways to trim energy use at home, it’s time to start thinking outside the fuse box. Here are three unique home improvements that can help make your house even more energy-efficient.

Smarter snacking for spring and summer

The air turns mild and warm, people gladly shed winter coats, and the days grow longer-everything about spring is lighter and brighter. Since the warmer months bring about many occasions to enjoy the best of backyard cookouts and boardwalk fare, the season’s more indulgently delicious offerings may cause us to consider departing from our wellness goals.

Programming your child’s health – 5 nutrition tips for baby’s future health

Studies show that what a woman eats just before and during pregnancy will impact the health of her child for the rest of his or her life. It’s an area of research called fetal programming. Here are some nutritional tips for mothers to help support their children’s future health.

Celebrate the grads in your life with financial gifts

Do you have a child in your life who will be graduating this spring? Whether it’s from kindergarten or college, graduation marks the completion of one chapter in a young person’s life and the start of a new adventure. Honor your grad’s achievement by helping him or her save for the future with a digital U.S. Savings Bond.

Secrets of what’s driving American travelers this season

Now that spring has sprung, drivers will be hitting the road in earnest to enjoy the warmer weather. In fact, according to Hankook Tire’s latest Quarterly Gauge Index, 56 percent of Americans are planning to take a road trip that involves driving 50 miles or more. On average, they estimate they will drive 1,025 miles. What is it about spring – besides the obvious pleasurable weather – that has so many people hitting the road?

UltimatePoker.com to host games among players in Nevada

The first-ever legal pay-to-play online poker website in the United States is expected to launch this morning when Station Casinos-owned Ultimate Poker flips the switch on a new era in Nevada gaming.

Cimarron’s big inning flattens Gorman

Local teams haven’t had much success against Bishop Gorman’s baseball team in recent years, winning only six games by a combined total of 18 runs since the start of the 2009 season.

Bum toe does not stand in Jones’ way

Complete chaos at the top of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s light heavyweight division was less than 30 seconds away Saturday night at UFC 159 in Newark, N.J.

Watered down: ‘Reforms’ that preserve campaign status quo

The rewriting of Senate Bill 49 is a valuable reminder of just how far politicians will go to limit public disclosure of their campaign finances and preserve the perks of incumbency. In fact, Nevada lawmakers amended Secretary of State Ross Miller’s campaign reforms to specifically authorize some of bad behaviors the reforms aimed to outlaw.

51s defeat Reno on road 9-5

The Las Vegas 51s (11-12) scored the first nine runs and held off a late rally by the Aces (8-17) to snap a five-game losing streak.

Las Vegas police involved in northwest valley shooting

A Las Vegas police vehicle responding to a shooting involving officers near Rainbow Boulevard and Alta Drive struck a car Monday night, authorities said.

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