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Skipping this dynamic step could sabotage your workout

Trainers are begging people to stop skipping dynamic stretching — or stretches like arm circles and butt kicks that require movement — when warming up.

So your insurance dropped your doctor. Now what?

Nationwide, contract disputes are common, with more than 650 hospitals having public spats with an insurer since 2021.

‘Better Call Saul’ star thrilled to get another call

Rhea Seehorn’s latest project, “Pluribus,” reunites her with “Better Call Saul” showrunner Vince Gilligan for one of 2025’s most-anticipated series.

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Cool, wet spring not good for producing quality fruit

Our spring this year was cool and wet. Even our early summer was that way. This kind of weather was good for producing a lot of tomatoes but not necessarily for high-quality fruit from fruit trees.

Design study spaces away from distractions

It’s back to school and time for a little childhood independence. Move those kids into a study space created just for hitting the books and remove as many distractions as possible.

Mojave Desert gardeners ahead of curve in water conservation

For beautiful, tasty vegetables, a regular supply of water is essential. In Southern Nevada, that requires attention to irrigation, mulch and soil improvement, and wasting none.

Riding the Wave

Pool trends are not local. Global connections via the Internet allow one to search any number of resources to find inspiration for pool design. Designer websites like HGTV.com, online newsrooms, eMagazines and numerous social media platforms such as Houzz and Pinterest are filled with an abundance of images showcasing the latest trends. Looking across the United States, down under to Australia and south to Central America, we can see many of the same design elements influencing trends here in Las Vegas.

Fruits, vegetables need special care in spring

The following are some very important activities you should be doing now if you are growing fruit and vegetables in your home gardens. Be sure to thin fruit for better quality and get an early jump on pests that are active now.

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April 18

Earth Day, green movement more relevant than ever

Rachel Carson’s New York Times 1962 bestseller, “Silent Spring,” represented a defining moment for the modern environmental movement. In that celebrated tome, Carson raised public awareness and concern for living organisms, the environment and public health, thus forcing environmental protection onto the national political agenda.

Ceiling fans can keep you comfortable and save cash

Ceiling fans are back in a big way (and according to some folks, they never really left). These inexpensive, energy-efficient cooling devices are good-looking and may be installed easily and quickly for use in any room of your home — or even out of doors.

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