Good medicine: Doctors’ practice a classic Silver State growth story

HealthCare Partners Nevada tells a quintessential Silver State growth story. The doctors’ practice opened shortly after the dawn of the modern-day megaresort era, and lassoed a new business model to become one of the state’s biggest practices.

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Valley native gives back to his home through business

Located on Cimarron Road near Warm Springs Road, the Born and Raised bar sits in a small, quiet business complex. But don’t be fooled.

Fruit-picking country a short trip away

Capitol Reef National Park, in south-central Utah’s red rock country, is a special jewel in our national park system.

Newsmakers

Amy Montoya of Las Vegas has qualified to represent Nevada at the 2013 Veteran World Fencing Championships in Varna, Bulgaria, in October.

FDA defining what “gluten free” means on packages

After more than a six-year delay, the Food and Drug Administration has set a new standard for labels that will make shopping easier for consumers on gluten-restricted diets.

Google-funded Falkor begins mission to Pacific Ocean ‘dead zone’

SAN FRANCISCO — A $60 million research ship funded by a Google executive was scheduled to set sail from San Francisco on Thursday, on its way to study a “dead zone” in the Pacific Ocean and other mysteries of the sea.

What the…? $50k gets you a night in an inflatable, pop-up room

For a limited time, a Denver hotel is offering a package with a one-night stay in a pop-up, inflatable room that rises 22 feet in the air, thanks to a scissor lift on top of the van on which it sits. The cost, however, may be prohibitve.

Brees takeout tip controversy spurs gratuity debate

A nationwide tipping debate has been set off after a photo of a $3 tip left at a California restaurant by New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees was posted to the Internet earlier this week.

Public must have stake in 51s stadium

By now, Southern Nevadans are beyond weary of stadium proposals. And because state and local governments never stop imposing higher taxes, a lot of valley residents are especially put off by the idea of a publicly financed stadium.

Questionable snapper, service flaws make Cantina Laredo a disappointment

I’m far from an elitist; some of my favorite restaurants are among the least expensive, least ostentatious places you could find, mom-and-pop spots that may be tiny and almost unknown but serve flavor-filled food that conveys the passion of the people who prepare it.

 
Former Ohio captive Michelle Knight says she knew she’d escape

CLEVELAND — Free and safe, one of three women kidnapped and raped over a decade in a ramshackle home smiled lightly as her tormentor was led out of court in chains, a method he had used to control them.

 
Lawyer: NSA leaker Snowden has place to live in Russia

MOSCOW — National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden has a place to live in Russia after being granted temporary asylum, but he still hasn’t decided what he wants to do next, his lawyer said Friday. The big question may be how much choice he actually has.

51s partner touts proposed stadium as community centerpiece

Steve Mack is a pragmatic visionary. He’s also an outspoken individual. In fact, the partner in the new ownership of the Las Vegas 51s baseball team doesn’t mind saying it exactly the way he sees it.

Dining Pick of the Week: Carlos’ Kitchen

Executive chef Carlos Fernandez, a former Le Cordon Bleu instructor, is back serving his sophisticated “American eclectic bar food” on white tablecloths.

Dining Pick of the Week: El Buen Gusto

At this Guatemalan/Mexican/Salvadoran restaurant, the house specialty is rib-eye steak, ribs, sausage, stuffed bell peppers, refried beans, sour cream, cheese, rice, Russian salad, fried plantains and onions. Now that’s a meal.

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