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LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

January 22, 2012 - 12:37 pm

Here are a few things in news, sports, entertainment and pop culture that we've been talking about lately.

■ A security breach compromises customer data at Las Vegas-based online retailer Zappos. Certainly explains that rush on Bruno Magli pumps by Zappos' over-40 male demographic.

■ Jay-Z composes a song for his new baby girl. And, for once, uses the B-word to refer to something else entirely.

■ A recently discovered golden-butted horsefly in Australia is named in honor of Beyonce. Elsewhere, a family of colorful but dumb locusts recently discovered in Southern California is dubbed "Locusta Kardashianis."

■ A computer error causes a New York City hospital to bill a man $44.8 million for a pneumonia-related stay. It was really for just $40 million (plus the co-pay, of course).

JOHN PRZYBYS (jprzybys@reviewjournal.com)

Should I thin out flowers to produce bigger lemons?

By Bob Morris Gardening

May 11, 2024 - 6:00 am

My Meyer lemon tree this year has hundreds of buds and flowers. Many on the same the branch or twig.

When Mother’s Day isn’t a joyful holiday, here are ways to cope

By Michael Precker | American Heart Association News

May 10, 2024 - 7:38 pm

For some people, the day of flowers and hugs and tributes to Mom can spark sadness, stress or even resentment.

Gummies, shakes, supplements: Do these weight-loss products really work?

By Barbara Intermill Tribune News Service

May 10, 2024 - 9:20 am

We’d all love to find an effortless way to lose weight. Most of these products work because they come with a low-calorie plan. And they encourage exercise.

50-and-beyond era is our time to shine

By Marla Letizia Long-Life Era

May 10, 2024 - 9:03 am

It takes years to muster the courage to live authentically and understand what truly makes us happy. That’s what the Long-Life Era is all about.

Research has shown that smartphones are particularly disruptive to the circadian clock that reg ...

Your brain needs a break, but how do you stop doomscrolling in bed?

By Albert Stumm The Associated Press

May 10, 2024 - 7:38 am

Research shows that smartphones are particularly disruptive to the circadian clock that regulates sleep and other hormones.

FILE - Yogurt is displayed for sale at a grocery store in River Ridge, La. on July 11, 2018. Yo ...

Can yogurt reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes?

By Jonel Aleccia The Associated Press

May 10, 2024 - 7:05 am

Sharp-eyed grocery shoppers may notice new labels in the dairy aisle touting yogurt as way to reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes.

Want to ski at Brian Head? This is your last chance

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

May 10, 2024 - 7:22 pm

Brian Head Resort its wrapping up its winter sports season — the Utah ski resort’s longest season in 59 years of operation.

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At 72, ‘Hacks’ star Jean Smart sees ‘dream’ come true

By C.L. Gaber Special / RJ

May 9, 2024 - 10:01 am

As the acclaimed series returns for Season 3, Jean Smart is grateful for the love and laughter that “Hacks” has brought her way.

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Savvy Senior: Tips, resources for finding a good doctor

By Jim Miller Savvy Senior

May 9, 2024 - 9:35 am

Finding and researching doctors is a lot easier than it used to be. Today, there are variety of websites you can turn to.

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What’s the difference between home health care, at-home care?

By Toni King Toni Says

May 9, 2024 - 8:02 am

Dear Toni: My concern is that my parents cannot properly take care of themselves and that something serious could happen to them living on their own.