Microsoft’s Office apps for iPad usher in new era

Microsoft has released an iPad version of its popular Office software suite, a breakthrough heralding a new era under a CEO who promises to focus more on the devices that people are using instead of trying to protect the company’s lucrative Windows franchise.

Some see need for Southern Nevada medical school, others find it hard pill to swallow

When they hear the popular refrain that “the best way to get good health care in Las Vegas is by going to McCarran International Airport,” community leaders realize they have a problem. That’s behind a drive to create a four-year medical school at UNLV.

U.S. consumer spending up modest 0.3 percent

Americans barely increased their spending in February following a weak January performance, strong evidence that the severe winter will hold back the economy in the first quarter. Consumer spending rose 0.3 percent following an even weaker 0.2 percent rise in January, the Commerce Department reported.

CinemaCon Day Four, The End: The stars come out for Warner Bros.

Johnny Depp, Morgan Freeman, Channing Tatum, Mila Kunis, Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Melissa McCarthy and the living legend Clint Eastwood take the Colosseum stage as the convention draws to a close.

Touro fills medical school gap

Even the dean of Nevada’s largest medical school acknowledges it flies under the radar of the public. But to those saying Southern Nevada needs a medical school, Mitchell Forman has an answer: It already has one. Touro University in Henderson, since 2004.

Resident profile: Volunteering at hospice steered Dandge to medicine

When Deepa Dandge was strolling the halls at Silverado High School in Henderson she already had a fascination for medicine, though the thought of becoming a doctor seemed distant.

Adelson makes Las Vegas a GOP campaign hot spot

Las Vegas may only be a finalist for the 2016 Republican National Convention, but thanks to high-rolling megadonor Sheldon Adelson it will always be a favorite stop for GOP presidential hopefuls

Dining Pick of the Week: Hedary’s Mediterranean Restaurant

The menu at Hedary’s embodies all that people love about Mediterranean food — it tastes good and is good for you, with an emphasis on fruits, veggies, whole grains, beans, nuts, legumes, olive oil, fish and seafood.

Nevada insurance exchange looks to extended enrollment to boost numbers

The board of the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange met Thursday for the final time before Monday’s cutoff for consumers to enroll in coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Their agenda focused on ways to finish sign-ups and how to improve the system.

Las Vegas ramps up retail in first-quarter 2014

The Las Vegas retail landscape has seen many changes in 2014. Strip properties have doubled down on their retail offerings to appeal to a Las Vegas visitor, while longtime regional malls such as The Boulevard and Galleria at Sunset have initiated renovation plans.

Wagerers wisely back hungry Florida Gators

In this high-stakes poker game, Billy Donovan is holding a real cool hand. The Florida coach has four senior starters and a sophomore who’s a hot shooter.

Goodie Two Shoes

Findlay Automotive Group teamed with KLAS-TV Channel 8 to help the Goodie Two Shoes Foundation give 407 Gragson Elementary students new shoes and socks March 14.

Purple Heart veterans honor Friendly Ford

Members of the Greater Las Vegas Chapter 711 of The Military Order of the Purple Heart recently presented a plaque of appreciation to Friendly Ford for its many years of support to the organization, composed of Purple Heart recipients living in Southern Nevada.

Commuter purchases Sonata Hybrid to save gasoline money

Southern Nevada resident Tim Fox travels 70 miles to and from work each day. He knew firsthand that he’d be putting many miles on his 2013 Sonata Hybrid purchased from Centennial Hyundai at 6200 Centennial Center Blvd.

Phoenix pair buys Centennial Buick GMC Mazda

There is a pair of new guys on the block at Centennial Buick GMC Mazda at 6501 Centennial Center Blvd. in the northwest valley.

Chic chalet: Give your kitchen a mountain makeover

Your kitchen doesn’t need a Matterhorn vista to stay on top of the latest “chalet chic” design trend. It’s easier than you think to get this style by mixing rustic pieces with modern touches.

Funnyman George Wallace gets serious at Bellagio lawsuit hearing

Comedian George Wallace took the witness stand Thursday in his personal injury case against the Bellagio, but he has not yet told jurors about the Dec. 8, 2007, incident that led to his lawsuit.

Abuse in Asmussen barn gives PETA ammunition to blast sport

What a difference a week made for trainer Steve Asmussen. He went from being a likely inductee into Racing’s Hall of Fame in Saratoga, N.Y., to being ostracized as the poster boy for what is wrong in the sport.

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