Brown celebrates birthday, vomits

Yes, we’re all sick of singer Chris Brown’s personal life, but he keeps making silly news. Saturday in Vegas, he celebrated his 24th birthday at a club and tweeted: “Do too wasted at the party. Threw up crazy!! Lol!”

Clinic makes for better nights

As I left Good Night Pediatrics in Henderson –– an all-night urgent care for kids at 2651 Green Valley Parkway –– I took a trip down memory lane, remembering late nights 30 years ago with my own children when they were little and hurting.

Land trusts join pool for liability insurance

A national conservation group that helps local, nonprofit land trusts buy up property to protect natural resources is creating a first-of-its-kind liability insurance company to help them cover the costs of legal battles with developers.

Go small to get bigger: EZ curl bar works biceps, triceps

I am a fan of the standard Olympic bar for lifting weights. Gyms wouldn’t be the same without them. Don’t get me wrong, machines are swell. But I prefer the feel of an old-fashioned barbell. The cold steel coated in nickel with a knurled finish is like a 45-pound vacation from the world. It brings out my inner caveman, grunts and all. 

Study: Nevada beats U.S. income-distribution average

When it comes to equitable income distribution, Nevada and its metropolitan areas are slightly better off than the national average. However, the U.S. as a whole still lags behind much of the world when it comes to income equality, the latest High Net Worth Report released by The Private Bank at Nevada State Bank shows.

Las Vegas 51s end losing streak, beat Sacramento 6-2

Collin Cowgill’s three-run home run in the seventh inning, his first of the season, helped the 51s snap their three-game losing streak Sunday in West Sacramento, Calif.

Reid says money didn’t buy judge nomination

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., defended his choice of Jennifer Dorsey for a Nevada federal judgeship, saying he was not influenced by $150,000 in contributions her law partners made to a political committee for Senate Democrats while she was being considered.

Time and Place, May 6

A list of weekly networking events around the Las Vegas Valley. Want to see a meeting here? Send your information to bizbriefs@reviewjournal.com.

On the Move, May 6

Announcements of new hires, promotions and professional awards. Want to see your accomplishment here? Send your information to bizbriefs@reviewjournal.com.

Dare to think differently and discover job chances

Job-hunting doesn’t have to be pure drudgery. Go against the pack to open doors with less resistance. Look inside yourself for direction and, when you network, use smart methods.

To save Colorado River, drastic action required now

Mark Twain once said, “Denial ain’t just a river in Egypt.” His words ring true today about another river, the Colorado, that many call the lifeblood of the West, in addition to being the main source of water for Las Vegas and Southern Nevada.

Feds: Hepatitis B no barrier to health practice

Peter Nguyen was a promising medical student when his school learned that he had tested positive for the hepatitis B virus. He said he was blackballed by school administrators and forced to halt his studies.

Uncle arranging Boston bomb suspect’s burial rites

The uncle of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev arrived in Massachusetts on Sunday to arrange for his burial, saying he understands that “no one wants to associate their names with such evil events.”

‘Iron Man 3’ rules at box office but will Downey suit up again?

Iron Man reigns as the standard-bearer of Hollywood superheroes with a $175.3 million domestic opening weekend for his latest sequel and an overseas haul of a half-billion dollars in less than two weeks.