“If you are traveling with a child, put your oxygen mask on first before helping the child.” — From the preflight safety instructions given by most airlines in case of oxygen emergency.
If you are in a group of four American adults, and you have never used at least one form of complementary or alternative medicine, chances are you’re the only one.
A 25-year-old was arrested Monday in connection to an August shooting at an apartment complex.
PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania lawmakers might want to see how New Jersey and Delaware fare with their new Internet gambling operations before they seriously consider legalizing it here, the chairman of the state gambling board said Tuesday.
On Friday, 18-year-old Dylan Kwasniewski did something never done in NASCAR’s developmental touring divisions; on Sunday, 35-year-old Kurt Busch drove a car painted up in Wonder Bread colors. This being NASCAR, it’s probably not hard to guess which of these generated the most publicity.
Follow the link for the 2013 boys and girls state tennis tournament glances and individual brackets for Division I and Division I-A. Information will be updated as results are available.
Last Sunday’s column (“To ‘affair proof’ marriage, stay connected,” Oct. 21, Las Vegas Review-Journal) was inspired by a website touting extramarital affairs as an alternative to divorce. I noted the irony of “preserving” the institution of marriage by diluting its meaning.
ATLANTIC CITY — Atlantic City’s top casino could be in line for a $48 million tax refund after beating the city in a tax court dispute over the gambling hall’s true value.
Former Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss was arrested in Nye County after police said they caught her driving under the influence of marijuana early Tuesday morning, just two days before a scheduled court appearance on charges related to a marijuana grow operation discovered at her Pahrump home earlier this year.
If Troy Freeman has his way, almost 20 acres of vacant land in the southwest will be transformed into an entertainment complex by spring 2015.
This is the appeal that had to happen. And, it just may be the appeal that changes things for thousands across the country.
A breastfeeding Missouri mother has been charged with contempt of court after refusing to leave her son behind for jury duty.
When it comes to women’s clothing sizes, there’s some funny math going on
U.S. employers held back on hiring in September, a discouraging sign that the job market was weakening before a 16-day partial government shutdown began Oct. 1.
Opponents of New York state’s proposal to build casinos argued Monday that more gambling would further impoverish people struggling to make ends meet and encourage addicts, while supporters said tax revenue would generate jobs and pay for schools.
I was talking about guns just the other day with iconic guitarist Jerry Cantrell from Alice in Chains. He was telling me his favorite Vegas story.
A “heroic” act from a brave citizen Monday morning may have saved lives after a gunman opened fire in a Strip casino.
Lawyers for Hobby Lobby asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to take up the company’s lawsuit against the federal health care law’s requirement that coverage include access to the morning-after pill.
Although the signage changes with increasing regularity, names are important things in the casino business.
It’s no secret that Americans aren’t saving enough for retirement. Many people are coming up short when it comes to funding their nest egg. But why is the problem so wide-spread? Insight can be found in the human behaviors that tend to get in the way of saving adequately. Now is the perfect time to learn more about the most common hurdles of retirement savings.
Here are three questions every person who invests should ask to determine how involved they are with their investments and if they’re getting the level of engagement they want from their current investment professional.
The carriage house garage door is to your house what the little black dress and strand of pearls are to your wardrobe: classic style elements that never go out of fashion. Here’s what you need to know about carriage houses and how they can be a great addition to a home.
A broken sewer pipe is no small nuisance. A homeowner may be faced with system backups, foul odor, property damage, and sometimes even health hazards. Review your home insurance plans and take extra measures to prevent one of these disasters from hitting your home.
Twenty-two million Americans, many of whom are children, suffer from the frightening acute attacks and long-term disabilities of chronic asthma. Millions more adults face the increasing burdens and life-altering effects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes both emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Managing these conditions effectively means truly understanding when and how to use the necessary medications.
Diabetes is now the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults aged 20-74 years, according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Maintaining healthy blood vessels is essential for preserving healthy vision, especially those located in the retina in the back of the eye that are particularly susceptible to damage. The need to preserve blood vessel health is supported by the projected rise of diabetes in the U.S. population.
The days are getting cooler, the leaves are starting to change colors and team banners are starting to appear on front porches everywhere. It can only mean one thing – football season is back. With it comes more than 32 million fantasy football players and a whole lot of weekend game-watching festivities.
When you think of eating right, does your mind immediately turn to what you should cut out of your diet? The list of things you might consider giving up can be long and daunting. As important as it might be to cut out some foods, don’t overlook the importance of the things you should add in, such as quality ingredients, appealing flavors and textures, and satisfying portions.
When it comes to making healthy meals and nutritious snacks, mom and dad typically take the lead in the kitchen. But as peak entertaining season gets underway, the additional cooking and baking can keep parents extra busy. Before you let party prep stress you out, remember that this can be a great time to let your children take part in important holiday traditions and learn a lot about cooking and healthy eating, too.