Clubs heating up as Electric Daisy Carnival nears

This will be a busy weekend at the nightclubs and dayclubs. But Thursday will also be jamming with talented musicians, and why is that? Because clubs are gearing up for the upcoming Electric Daisy Carnival.

Dining Guide: Asian

Each week Neon spotlights a different cuisine in the Dining Guide, with Asian restaurants this week. Restaurants are rated on a letter-grade scale, from A to F. Opinions by R-J critic Heidi Knapp Rinella (H.K.R.) are indicated by initials. Price symbols are based on the cost of an average entree: $ = entrees less than $10; $$ = entrees from $10 to $20; $$$ = entrees from $20 to $30; and $$$$ = entrees more than $30.

Earl Turner unplugging at Suncoast

You may know Earl Turner as the high-energy singer who jumps up on tables and chairs. But “there’s a lot more to me than that,” he says.

On the Menu: Fudgy treats

Triple Layer Chocolate
Fudge Cake

Strip Tips: Cellphone drive, happy hour, open bar

Where can you lounge by a swimming pool, sipping cocktails and tanning all day, while simultaneously supporting American troops? Why, at a Strip dayclub, of course!

Accident kills cattle near Valley of Fire

Several cows died after a semi-tractor trailer carrying cattle drove off the shoulder of Interstate 15 southbound near Valley of Fire in the early hours of Thursday morning.

 
Inspector in Philadelphia building collapse commits suicide

PHILADELPHIA — A veteran inspector who surveyed a downtown building weeks before it collapsed, killing six people, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound a week after the accident, authorities said Thursday.

Nevadan aims for success in Miss USA pageant, win or lose

Chelsea Caswell can call herself “goal-oriented” all she wants. The point doesn’t drive itself home until she mentions that, while on college spring break in Las Vegas, she applied for a job. As her friends partied it up, she went into interview mode. The “goal” being to get out of Missouri.

Racial shift seen in youngest group of U.S. population

WASHINGTON — For the first time, America’s racial and ethnic minorities now make up about half of the under-5 age group, the government said Thursday. It’s a historic shift that shows how young people are at the forefront of sweeping changes by race and class.

Jellyfish stings end Australian’s Cuba-to-Florida swim attempt

HAVANA — Australian endurance swimmer Chloe McCardel ended her attempt to swim from Cuba to Florida after 11 hours in the water when she was stung by a jellyfish Wednesday night.

Vucanovich saw herself as confident woman of principle

Barbara Vucanovich was the first politician I followed into a restroom to nab an interview. During my years as the R-J’s political reporter, I fumed when male reporters would go in to grab a few words from male politicians.

Guitar hero, meet rock gods

Many musicians cite Cheap Trick as an influence. Because Cheap Trick is in Vegas to play the Palms on Saturday, I asked guitar hero Rick Nielsen: Who are the most famous fans you have met?

Create an outdoor space that ‘wows’

Whether you own a cozy cottage or mega mansion, as a homeowner, you likely embrace the outdoor living trend. But when you look at your deck or patio, does it leave something to be desired? By taking a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach, you can affordably create outdoor spaces that enhance the style and functionality of your home, plus add to the overall value of the property.

PTSD: Not just a military problem

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. While it is often closely associated with combat veterans and other members of the military, the fact is PTSD can affect anyone who experiences a traumatic event.

Add years to your pet’s life with expert tips

Few things in life are as special as the unconditional love and loyalty a pet provides. With 78.2 million owned dogs and 86.4 million owned cats in the United States, according to The Humane Society, it’s obvious Americans enjoy having pets. What might not be so apparent is how best to care for them. When it comes to making sure your pet stays healthy and lives as long as possible, what steps can you take?

Father’s Day gift guide for the outdoorsy dad

Year after year, moms and children are faced with the same question: “What are we going to get dad for Father’s Day?” Finding the right gift can be stressful and the department stores filled sky-high with matching tie and sock combinations are less than helpful.

Navigating a lung cancer diagnosis

Far too often, people make the mistake of assuming that lung cancer only affects people who smoke, but the disease can affect anyone. In fact, approximately 10 percent of patients with lung cancer have never smoked and approximately 50 percent of newly diagnosed lung cancer patients have already quit smoking.

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