Nevada Supreme Court: Sands info can stay confidential

The state Supreme Court ruled 5-0 on Thursday that the Las Vegas Sands does not have to give confidential company information to Steven Jacobs, the fired former president of Sands Macau.

Attorney General Holder released after short hospital stay

Attorney General Eric Holder was hospitalized for several hours Thursday after experiencing faintness and shortness of breath at work, the Justice Department said.

Stage fills to overflowing to support chef Simon

Chef Kerry Simon is maybe the sweetest famous person I have ever known, and he has a rare disease ravaging him in the following ways.

Culinary plans March 20 strike authorization vote

Members of a powerful Las Vegas hotel union are planning a vote next month that could empower organizers to call for a strike. The Culinary union is negotiating over contracts that cover about 10,000 Las Vegas workers.

More rain, wind on the way to Las Vegas Valley

The Las Vegas Valley is expected to receive a half of an inch of steady rain beginning mid-morning on Friday and into the evening.

Former Indy 500 champ Villeneuve to drive for Sam Schmidt

When he was only 24, Jacques Villeneuve won the Indy 500 before moving on to Formula 1 and winning that championship. This year, at 42, he will drive at Indianapolis again, for a team headed by Henderson’s Sam Schmidt.

Injury accident closes eastbound lanes on Russell Road

Police responded to a collision between a van and a sedan about 8:43 a.m. near Russell Road and Durango Drive. The two injured persons were transported to University Medical Center.

 
Nevada on short list for $5 billion Tesla battery factory

Nevada is on a short list of states, along with New Mexico, Arizona and Texas, that could become home to a massive, $5 billion Tesla Motors battery plant, the electric car manufacturer said Wednesday.

6 best movie theaters in Las Vegas

Here are what Best of Las Vegas voters say are the best movie theaters in the valley.

White comes in many, many shades

Americans love white walls. We’re fond of white carpet, cabinets, woodwork and furnishings, too. White also is our favorite accent color.

UNLV not perfect, but clearly good enough

The Rebels were good enough on Wednesday night, beating a Colorado State team that couldn’t match up in talent but was again coached well enough to make things interesting.

Leave it to beavers to grab attention

Talk about beaver fever. This subject has really given you something to chew on.

Man comes incredibly close to Rio de Janeiro Christ statue in flyby

Ever since GoPro cameras were invented, they have given us entertaining video after entertaining video from extreme sports that let us live vicariously through stunt devils and other enthusiasts, but this one will make you think twice about skydiving.

State flag 4.0: Nevada’s banner sees changes

Nevada has had four flags. The state’s first flag design was adopted by the Legislature in 1905, more than 40 years after Nevada entered the Union.

Power of paint: Inexpensive decorating tool for change

Want some instant decorating gratification? Pop open a can of paint. Inside this little silver treasure box is the power to transform a room in a jiff. Dollar-for-dollar, there is no more cost effective decorating tool, and with a few swipes of a brush in some strategic spots, you can give a room new life.

Think of three F’s when arranging living room furniture

Let’s tackle the living room. The key things to keep in mind when arranging furniture are flow, function and focal point. The furniture should be arranged to facilitate traffic flow in the best way possible. Think of the pattern the traffic will take and arrange the furnishings for the best use of that space. Can you get in and out of the seating area with ease? When walking through the living room to get to another room, is the furniture in the way or can the traffic flow easily?

Programmable thermostat reduces power bill

Q: I recently moved into a new house and received my first power bill. I was shocked at the amount and was sure there had been a mistake. I was wrong. A friend suggested I replace my thermostat with one that is programmable. What are the particulars on this job?

1950s items in demand by collectors

Collectors and collections are getting younger. So the old 1950s favorite, Chippendale furniture, has now been replaced by 1950s Eames pieces. And 18th-century English Staffordshire ceramics are not as wanted as much as Ohio-made 20th-century Rookwood pottery.

Scale insects difficult to control

I should report an email to me regarding rabbit problems in landscapes. One reader suggests that she has always used mothballs around her plants and never had a problem with rabbits. Some of you might know mothballs can contain either naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene. It was not clear which one she meant.

Use the color red to evoke variety of emotions

“The purist and most thoughtful minds are those which love colour the most.” — John Ruskin (1819-1900, English art critic of the Victorian era, art patron, water colourist, a prominent social thinker and philanthropist.

Consumers express individuality

On a recent Wednesday morning, Michael Murphy, a Los Angeles-based interior design and trends producer for Lamps Plus, stopped by the company’s Henderson store off of Stephanie Street. With a visitor at his side, he explained what customers are looking for these days in lighting decor.

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For small lawns, choose smart tools that get the job done quickly and store away neatly

Small lawns have many of the same needs and issues as larger lawns, but they don’t always require the same bulky tools to get the job done. A smart arsenal for small lawn care includes some sturdy hand tools and a few small, but powerful, gadgets. If you’re looking to outfit your arsenal, consider these tools.

School lunches are gold mines for recycling, reusing and replenishing

From an early age, children can roll up their sleeves and get involved in helping reduce the amount of trash they produce by participating in recycling programs. Across the country, children will celebrate Earth Day April 22 with science fairs and environmental educational seminars about the importance of recycling. When children start recycling early in life, they’re more likely to continue that behavior as they get older – and pass the practice on to their own kids.

Horses4Heroes Days will let local equine enthusiasts bond at a gallop

Starting March 8, Southern Nevadans will have a chance to reconnect with the Las Vegas Valley’s equine past when Horses4Heroes Inc., a Las Vegas-based nonprofit organization, moves to Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs to offer the public horseback riding and other family-friendly activities.