Time and Place, Nov. 11

A list of weekly networking events around the Las Vegas Valley. Want to see a meeting here? Send your information to bizbriefs@reviewjournal.com.

 
Man wants ‘COPSLIE’ vanity plate, fights DMV denial

A New Hampshire man told the state’s highest court Thursday that denying him a vanity license plate that reads “COPSLIE” violates his political free speech rights.

Executive Calendar, Nov. 11

A weekly listing of events put on by professional organizations, educational groups and local chambers of commerce.

Reid, Heller reflect Mormon trend, vote for gay civil rights bill

The Mormon church and its members are coming around in favor of gay rights, U.S. Sen. Harry Reid said as the Senate passed a bill Thursday that would expand workplace protections to embrace gays, lesbians, bisexuals and persons who are transgendered.

Husband: Wife was screened for tuberculosis but never tested

Vanessa White went to the same Las Vegas emergency room three times with symptoms ranging from a relentless cough to unexplainable fever and delirium, her husband said Thursday, but she never got tested for tuberculosis, the disease that killed her weeks after giving birth to premature twins.

Nevada takes first step toward adding medical school at UNLV

A memorandum of understanding has been signed by the Nevada System of Higher Education, its two universities and the University of Nevada School of Medicine to develop a full-scale medical school in Southern Nevada.

Freakish asteroid leaves astronomers ‘dumbfounded’

Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have spotted a freakish asteroid with six comet-like tails of dust streaming from its body like spokes on a wheel.

Staying productive and getting things done at work and on the go

The always on, always connected way of life has benefits and drawbacks – our to-do list never seems to stop growing while the time never seems to stop shrinking. Technology makes freedom possible, but balancing personal and professional responsibilities requires more than the ability to work from anywhere, it’s about what you are able to get done from where you are that matters.

Simple ways to save that really add up

Figuring out the best ways to save a few extra dollars can be difficult. But, a few simple strategies can go a long way in helping you and your family pay down debt and be better prepared for financial emergencies, college expenses and retirement. Some take a few minutes, others may require discipline – but all are easy moves to stretch your dollars and improve your financial situation.

Build the perfect man cave

The perfect man cave is different for everyone, but no matter how you define your ideal space, you’re always looking for ideas on how to upgrade and make a space uniquely yours.

Helpful or hurtful: Should you keep taking fish oil supplements?

Thousands of studies show numerous positives of omega-3s, including benefits to the health of the heart, joints, brain, eyes, prostate and women’s reproductive systems. But a recent report is raising concerns for some people about possible negative consequences of fish oil. Here’s what you should know.

Chronic pain: A daily, hidden reality for many

Mariann Farrell was a busy, young mom in Pittsburgh whose life revolved around her family and her career as a music teacher – until the day of her car crash. It has been 30 years since the accident that left her with such debilitating chronic pain that she was forced to give up her job. Mariann, now 66, has had to rely on her family for daily support.

Taking control of your cancer journey

Each year, an estimated 650,000 people in the United States undergo chemotherapy in their battle against cancer. This experience can be a lonely and isolating time for patients and their caregivers, and despite all the educational resources available today, many people continue to feel overwhelmed and uninformed.

Quick and easy meal solutions for holiday entertaining

The hectic holidays can mean hurried cooks, frantic trips to the grocery store and chaotic menu planning. But it doesn’t have to – with some tried and true solutions for easy entertaining, you can reduce your stress and set up a holiday party guaranteed to impress guests from near or far.

Quick, simple holiday entertaining tricks

The holidays are that special time of year when we open our homes and welcome guests from far and wide. It is a chance for us to connect with old friends and family we may not have seen since the previous holiday season.

Caesars executive cited by Mass. regulators says he has nothing to hide

Caesars Interactive Entertainment CEO Mitch Garber said he has never hidden his past employment as the chief executive of two foreign-based Internet gaming operations that took wagers from U.S. customers almost a decade ago.

Kennedy assassination plots alive 50 years later

Las Vegas is known for its big fights, but G. Robert Blakey and Gerald Posner were downright cordial when they squared off for a sparring session Thursday morning on Fremont Street.

Culinary guru eyes grand N.Y. project

Restaurant consultant Elizabeth Blau has been hired to help restore New York City’s legendary Rainbow Room at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

Is state Republican Party being snubbed in convention bid?

Back in August, when the idea first surfaced, very few were taking the idea of a Republican National Convention here seriously. Since then, it’s really taken off.

EDITORIAL: Break charter school barriers

Demand for alternatives to neighborhood Clark County public schools continues to exceed the valley’s supply of them. Thousands of students are on wait lists for charter schools and Clark County School District magnet programs.

EDITORIAL: Obamacare burdens wallop Nevadans

The Affordable Care Act has had myriad well-documented failures over the past month on the national front, from the massively flawed rollout of the federal exchange website to the eye-popping increases in premiums, deductibles and co-pays. There’s also the ever-growing reality that, despite President Barack Obama’s repeated promises, millions of Americans will not be able to keep insurance plans that they like and, more importantly, can afford.

Tickets: Imagine Dragons heading home

Las Vegas rockers Imagine Dragons celebrate the holidays with a hometown gig in The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel on Dec. 30.

Smokey not ready to retire

Only in Las Vegas can you see Smokey Robinson on video several times each week, occasionally at a restaurant, and at least a couple of times each year in concert.

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