As he sat recently in a cramped meeting room inside the Sawyer Building and freely accepted a metaphorical beating, it wasn’t clear whether middleweight prospect J’Leon Love fully appreciated his role in the changing world of the Nevada Athletic Commission.
Pets are members of the family – so much so that more families today are traveling with their four-legged companions than ever before. Although packing for your pet may seem like a walk in the park, a few missed items could lead to a very hairy, uncomfortable and perhaps even stinky situation. To avoid these possible outcomes, here are three things no pet owner should leave home without.
Autumn is on the way, so don’t fall behind on your seasonal home repairs checklist. It pays to know which renovations to tackle now, which repairs can wait until next season, and what preventative measures can help you avoid large-scale, costly repairs.
Heart disease and women – we’ve come a long way but we still have a ways to go. While we may no longer be shocked to hear that heart disease is the number one killer of women or that over 250,000 women die of heart attack each year, most women aren’t prepared for heart attack emergencies.
If you are like many Americans, you can’t get enough of those mouth-watering cooking shows where professional chefs whip up delicious meals in the span of a 30-minute show. How do they do that – and how can you replicate their cooking finesse in your own kitchen? You might be surprised that canned foods can help you create tasty dishes similar to those you see on TV, in less time than you think.
These days, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the multitude of sources offering money-saving tips. It seems like everyone has a hot new tip or an old tried-and-true method you just have to try. Unfortunately, trying to keep up with them all can actually be counter-productive to your savings goal because you aren’t able to dedicate enough time and effort to see substantial results.
Summer is the season for reconnecting with friends, spending time with loved ones and maybe even igniting a summer romance. From shared vacation houses and dining out to concerts and ball games, one or more people usually feel they paid more than their fair share for group outings. Don’t let sticky financial situations put a chill in your relationships. With some easy-to-remember tips, you can breeze through summer and focus on what’s really important: time with those you care about.
In the delicate dance that is the world of sales, it’s probably safe to say that cold calling is one area where sales people and prospects are totally in tune. No one relishes cold calls, whether you’re the initiator or the receiver. But cold calling continues to thrive for one reason: when done right, the tactic can lead to new business.
Pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) subjects opens plenty of exciting and challenging opportunities for today’s students. Many of these opportunities exist in the Navy, including technically challenging missions that require intelligence and critical thinking.
Jason Kidd played in 88 NBA games without collecting a technical foul last season.
At Salt Lake City, the 51s (47-43) took the lead for good two batters into the game and squared the three-game series at one apiece.
Las Vegas visitors can’t have an enjoyable experience if they don’t feel safe. And they won’t come here at all if they believe violence could erupt around them.
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is getting better and better about partnering with private industry to improve students’ employment prospects. The latest example of the school’s responsiveness is its consideration of a minor in drone technology.
If it weren’t for the wind coming out of the south and southwest as the raging Carpenter 1 Fire belches out enough soot every day to make an old Pittsburgh steel mill seem quaint, streetlights would be burning all day long in a darkened Las Vegas while people developed smoker’s hack without ever smoking a Camel.
The Carpenter 1 fire has now grown to 20,000 acres and is being fought by nearly 800 firefighters.
It could have been any of the “Ka” performers taking part in the final battle scene.
Allegiant Travel Co. posted typically strong passenger growth in June, but Wall Street seized on a different number to sharply drive down the stock Tuesday.
Larry Wells called his wife back in the small town of Anahuac, Texas, on Tuesday and had some good news. Erik Seidel, an eight-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner, was seated to his left for Day 2A/2B of the $10,000 buy-in No-limit Texas Hold ’em World Championship at the Rio Convention Center. Across the table was actor Ray Romano.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is adding another player to its roster of all-star independent contractors.
Toyota has signed a multiyear deal to sponsor the fall NHRA drag races at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
This week in Dining Out, Michael Mina Pub 1842, MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South. This casual tavern-style restaurant from the prominent award-winning chef, opened last month.
They’re not afraid to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on a meal, but sometimes it’s just a T-shirt they really want.
Explore an intriguing spot on Mars. Hunt for ancient signs of Martian life. Bag a bunch of rocks and leave them on the surface for a future mission to possibly return.
After expressing concerns about the cost of pay raises in coming years, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority board voted 6-4 Tuesday to approve a contract with the Service Employees International Union.
Henderson police officers believed members of the Mitchell family were communicating the position of a SWAT team to a barricaded armed suspect when they were arrested.
