Humans are just making it up as they go along

I nurture the idea that advertising in America is a “tell.” That is, if you pay attention to advertising, you can discern a measure of who we are as a tribe. Our values – what we really cherish. Our relative competence in the noble discipline of critical thinking. Our depth.

St. John the Baptist a fitting namesake for Spring Valley church

The namesake of St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 5300 S. El Camino Road, is fitting for the reputation of Sin City, according to Father John Hondros, parish of the church.

Commissioner representing homeowners faces criticism

If the commissioners who oversee Nevada’s common interest communities have inherent conflicts of interest, then the board member who recently made this claim is just as conflicted, his critics say.

Book briefs: Oct. 1-7

Information on books, author visits and library events happening in the Las Vegas Valley.

Roy ‘had flat-lined’ after tiger attack

The clock was ticking on the inevitable on Oct. 3, 2003, when the stage came alive for Siegfried & Roy’s 7:30 p.m. performance at The Mirage.

Like another well-known holiday, Halloween comes early

Grimacing skeletons hang from hooks just inside the door, almost blocking the sight of the witches’ cauldrons beyond. An eerie tune screeches through the airwaves, and the smell of freshly unpacked rubber overtakes your nose.

Assemblyman faces firestorm for remarks about low minority voter turnout

Assembly Minority Leader Pat Hickey, R-Reno, got a taste of being a whipping boy in the national media last week when he said the 2014 election will be “great” for Nevada Republicans because a lot of minorities and young people, who tend to vote Democrat, don’t vote in nonpresidential elections.

Despite help, hoarder still battling demons

A year ago, Las Vegas City Councilman Stavros Anthony read about Kenneth Epstein in the Review-Journal and went to the man’s home in Sun City Summerlin.

Simple ways baby boomers can boost heart health

It’s rare to find a person who hasn’t been affected by heart disease in some way. As the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease – and how to avoid it – should be top of mind, especially for baby boomers. Beyond scary statistics, heart health is about being able to live life to the fullest for as long as possible.

To reduce Lyme disease risks, keep tick-carrying deer out of your yard

Colder weather’s arrival means homeowners across the country brace themselves for the battle against bold, foraging deer. But with recent reports that Lyme disease – transmitted by ticks that live on deer – is even more prevalent than health officials once thought, keeping deer away from your backyard is not just a cosmetic or financial issue any more. Your success at deterring deer could directly affect your family’s health.

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