‘Year one’ employees recall colorful history of Caesars Palace

Jay Sarno Jr., son of Caesars Palace founder Jay Sarno, helped celebrate the careers of four employees who have worked at Caesars for 50 years. They had plenty of interesting insights to share during the event on Friday.

Donny Osmond Home expands to superstar proportions

Mention the name Donny Osmond and many images come to mind: singer, actor, radio personality, talk and game show host, record producer and author. And don’t forget that Donny won the ninth season of “Dancing with the Stars” and has been headlining with his sister Marie in Las Vegas since 2008.

Spray insecticide on prickly pear if used as ornamental

Q: I appear to have a massive infestation of white, cottony cochineal scale on my prickly pear cactus. I can usually get most of it off by hosing, but much of it is hard to reach. Beyond hosing, what insecticide or other kind of solutions do you recommend? Permanent, if possible!

Beyond recycling: Reduce consumption and waste habits

Recycling is definitely a green activity that feels good. But is recycling enough? And does it address the core challenge of our consumption and waste habits?

Art deco still popular design style today

A recent newspaper headline that read “Less lavish, more modern, art deco is returning” caught my attention and had me thinking back to a time growing up in New York City and the wonder and pride I felt (and still do) about the great art deco buildings such as the Chrysler, the Empire State and, of course, the fabulous Radio City Music Hall. The thrill I felt about visiting these world-class architectural wonders remains with me to this day. Such is the power of the art deco style.

Events

Aug. 6

Betting NFL preseason games is not insane

Six months after Super Bowl 50, it’s time to do this again. It’s time to bet football and sweat the results, starting with the Colts-Packers Hall of Fame game Sunday.

Bill Foley again asks for fans’ patience on NHL team name

Las Vegas NHL team owner Bill Foley said progress is being made on finding a name and a logo for his expansion franchise and it’s down to four names, with the plan to unveil it in late September or early October.

An insider’s guide to tipping etiquette

If you always have a hard time figuring out how much to tip your manicurist, the hotel valet or housekeeping, take a cue from these tipping “insiders” and utilize this cheat sheet.

Las Vegans benefit from brighter job market

The Review-Journal talked to three Nevadans who got jobs this year in order to get a snapshot of some of those benefiting from the economic recovery.

51s’ offense struggles again in loss to Fresno

The 51s’ bats, reliable all season, have begun to swelter in the summer heat. It cost them again Friday night in a 3-2 loss to the Fresno Grizzlies at Cashman Field.

1st black woman to earn college degree in Nevada dies at 86

Nevada’s two major universities are mourning the loss of the first black woman to earn a college degree in the state at a time when most of the nation was still segregated.

Nevada Secretary of State launches mock voting website

Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske has launched a new website that lets students too young learn about the election process and cast mock votes.

 
Fire hits bar in French city, at least 13 dead

A fire swept through a Friday night birthday party at a bar in the Normandy city of Rouen, killing at least 13 people and injuring six others, French authorities said.

Jubilant ceremony officially opens 2016 Rio Olympics —PHOTOS

With fireworks forming the word “Rio” in the sky and supermodel Gisele Bundchen shimmering to the tune of “The Girl from Ipanema,” Rio de Janiero jubilantly welcomed the world Friday to the first Olympic Games in South America.

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