PHOTOS:Meatballs no match for Little Leaguers

It”;s like a dream come true. The Little League team from Mountain Ridge was honored Wednesday at a local Buca di Beppo restaurant and given the opportunity to smash some giant meatballs.

Circus Circus celebrates 20 years of adventure under the dome

Before Adventuredome opened its doors 20 years ago, one question was on the tip of the nation’s tongue: Could a theme park in Las Vegas — the adult Disneyland, Sin City, a town with a curfew for kids younger than 18 — be successful?

Many decorators put a foot into their work

A realistic replica of a full-size foot in a sandal seems like a strange choice of ornament for the average home. But feet and shoes have been popular ornaments for centuries. The foot of an ancient black man wearing a two-strap gold sandal was made by the modern artist Piero Fornasetti to be placed on a table in a modern house. The 3½-by-9-inch foot is life-size.

Girdling keeps plant roots from spreading properly

Q: We notice that some of our trees don’t seem to be rooting into the soil properly. We assume it’s because of improper root ball preparation or girdling roots. Our test to see if the tree has rooted after at least one growing season is to bend the tree trunk back and forth. If the root ball under the soil easily moves when the tree is pushed, we assume that the tree has poor or little rooting into the surrounding soil.

Child found dead in pool identified

A 3-year-old who drowned Sunday night was identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.

Iron or steam can reduce wrinkles in tablecloth

DEAR HELOISE: I love to cover my tables with vinyl tablecloths, but I would like to know how to get them to lie flat. After they are folded for storage, they will not lie flat. Is there any way to remove those deep folds? — Linda in Oshkosh, Wis.

Mad about modern

Maybe it’s the influence of popular television shows such as “Mad Men.” Maybe it’s just the cyclical nature of design. Or maybe it’s because people are tired of clutter and are pining for a cleaner look for their homes.

Showdown on package liquor sales delayed

A showdown over applications for new package liquor sales on Fremont Street was delayed Wednesday when the applicants agreed to postpone the issue until November.

Shop smarter with Buycott app

Green Living is all about making informed decisions. I love the fact that people with good intentions can make a difference when they have the right information. That’s empowerment, and it allows us to “vote” with our dollars on a regular basis, not just on Election Day.

Third hospital’s deficiencies cited

A Northern Nevada public psychiatric hospital has been found to be in violation of federal requirements, the third state facility for the mentally ill to come under fire in recent months.

Heck calls for shift in drug war funding

U.S. Rep. Joe Heck didn’t surprise me when he opposed state Sen. Tick Segerblom’s idea that a pharmaceutical company should turn over the names of doctors suspected of overprescribing the painkillers it manufactured.

 
School employee helped avert tragedy in Georgia standoff

The 911 tapes from a frightening standoff and shooting at an Atlanta-area school show how a school employee”;s calm demeanor and kind approach helped end the ordeal without any injuries.

Colorado town mulls drone hunts to decry spying

The tiny plains town of Deer Trails, Colo., population 500, is considering a proposal to make itself a national attraction for gun enthusiasts and people skeptical of government surveillance by offering permits, and rewards, to hunt drones.

From bikinis to dresses and T-shirts, fashion players working their magic

A red, knee-length pencil dress covered in sequins takes center stage at the Bettie Page exhibit. Models wearing a mix of the brand’s dresses while sporting pinup-style makeup promote the clothing to passers-by. Las Vegas fashion players are out and about this week.

Ex-Patriot Hernandez indicted on murder charge

Former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez was indicted Thursday on a first-degree murder charge in the death of a friend whose bullet-riddled body was found in an industrial park about a mile from the ex-player’s home.

 
Woman who losts arm in Hawaii shark attack dies

A 20-year-old German woman who lost her right arm in a shark attack off of Hawaii last week is being remembered by her family as beautiful and strong after fighting to stay alive in a Maui hospital.

 
Cali. girl says she texted, confided in man before abduction

A California teen whose mother and brother were killed by a family friend said on national television Thursday that she once confided with the man about troubles with her mother and explained text messages exchanged on the day of the attack.

Bradley Manning wants to live as a woman named Chelsea

Bradley Manning wants to live as a woman named Chelsea and begin hormone treatment as soon as possible, the soldier said a day after being sentenced to 35 years in prison for giving government secrets to WikiLeaks.

Woman found dead inside parked SUV

Police are investigating why a woman turned up dead in the back seat of an SUV Wednesday afternoon.

Run for Congress means pay cut for Bilbray

Erin Bilbray earned $109,800 last year for professional political work in Nevada that she has largely put aside to run for Congress. Through July of this year, she made $42,000, according to a new personal finance report.

UNLV coordinators praise progress, but questions still remain

UNLV’s first-year coordinators arrived in Ely with plenty of questions about their players. They left here Wednesday with many more answers, saying most of their top priorities were met as the Rebels returned to Las Vegas.

Labor secretary: Las Vegas job center an important collaboration

Recently appointed U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez conceded Wednesday that unemployment levels in Nevada are unusually high, but he said he remains hopeful for the future of Nevada’s economy.

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