Starting a new career? Las Vegas is one of your best bets

Recent college graduates in the market for a job might want to take a look at a recent survey that listed Las Vegas among the top places in the country to start a new career.

‘BundyFest’ could become a reality

BundyFest, a Nevada festival organized to mock the Bundy ranch “saga,” may or may not actually happen.

Well, who saw that one coming?

Cliven Bundy’s racist comments in a New York Times interview is making it harder for some politicians to support him in an ongoing dispute with the BLM.

Twenty-two contenders vie for casino rights in upstate New York

Twenty-two contenders are hoping to win the right to open a casino in upstate New York, including hometown business owners as well as gambling giants like Caesars, Genting Group and Foxwoods.

3 American doctors killed by hospital guard in Afghanistan

An Afghan security guard opened fire on a group of foreign doctors at a Kabul hospital on Thursday morning, killing three American physicians and wounding a U.S. nurse, officials said.

Bundy’s racial comments do not get the BLM off the hook

As a friend of mine said a few hours after the New York Times reported the racial opinions of Cliven Bundy: “I used to have some sympathy for Bundy … but now I can’t remember why.”

Police make arrest in fatal shooting

Las Vegas police arrested Jonathan Perez, 22, Tuesday in connection with a Monday shooting that killed one man. Perez faces charges including first-degree murder and possession of a gun by a prohibited person.

High-powered attorney may assist cattle rancher in BLM dispute

Flanked by someone who could be their famous new lawyer, the embattled Bundy family is meeting with nationally known conservative public interest attorney Larry Klayman about possible legal action over the failed federal roundup of its cattle.

‘Best in Show’ offers nonstop oohs and aahs

Alert! Alert! Cute doggies ahead! Alert! Alert! This Sunday, one of Vegas’ most enjoyable events of the year returns to Orleans Arena. It’s “Best in Show.”

Dealmaker emerges as bid to combine two biggest gold miners continues

A week before Barrick Gold Corp. Chairman Peter Munk retires, his successor John Thornton is emerging as a dealmaker as the former Goldman Sachs banker pursues a bid to combine the two biggest gold miners.

Shoshone sisters also couldn’t beat BLM

Mary and Carrie Dann never received a visit from the camouflage cavalry, and I’m not sure whether they would have welcomed the support of armed militia. But the story of the Shoshone sisters is worth revisiting in the wake of recent events at Cliven Bundy’s ranch near Bunkerville.

Two Clark County teams prepare for National Science Bowl

Starting Thursday, five high-schoolers from The Meadows and five students from Hyde Park Middle School’s Academy of Math and Sciences will compete in the four-day National Science Bowl in Washington, D.C.

The Minimalists’ Message

Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus want you to ask yourself one question: How would your life be better if you owned less stuff?

Replacing weatherstripping is inexpensive

Q: I can see sunlight sneaking in through the weatherstripping in my front door. I know it’s time to replace the weatherstripping, but what type should I buy?

Leaffooted plant bugs hard to control using organic methods

We are seeing quite a bit of fireblight damage to the new growth of pear, Asian pear and apple right now. This is new stem growth that is turning black and, in some cases, this new growth is curving back as it is dying.

Full skittles game sets are hard to pin down

Antique games of all sorts interest collectors. Sometimes the rules of a game or the history of its design and graphics is unknown.

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Inherited furnishings can be reworked to fit any décor

“We need history, not to tell us what happened or to explain the past, but to make the past alive so that it can explain us and make a future possible.” — Allan David Bloom (1930-1992), American Philosopher and Academic

Heartburn-busting tips to keep summer feasting fun

From sweet barbecue and frozen treats, to spicy and rich foods, spring and summer are full of risks for people prone to frequent heartburn. This year, try to beat the burn with some quick tips to help manage the problem.

Simple tips to keep busy families organized

Keeping your family organized is harder now than it ever was before. Learn how technology can help you and your family stay ahead of the game.

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