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LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

September 25, 2011 - 1:02 am

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

■ Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ & Beer, licensed by the Southern rock band, is set to open in December at Excalibur. Can’t wait to try the Free (Range) Bird and the Gimme Three Steps Chili.

■ Monday’s episode of “Two and a Half Men” draws almost 28 million viewers — the highest-rated episode of the sitcom ever — tuning in to see Charlie Sheen’s character killed off. Yet, like a particularly unfunny zombie, the show itself just keeps lurching along.

■ Mike Tyson u25B6 draws fire for being overly graphic while talking to Las Vegas sports talk show hosts about Sarah Palin’s alleged tryst with NBA star Glen Rice. Mike Tyson doing something inappropriate? It must be Sunday.

JOHN PRZYBYS (jprzybys@reviewjournal.com)

MountainView Hospital nurse Bessy Angue, bottom right, is wheeled out of Southern Hills Hospita ...

Nevada ranks 8th for COVID-19 deaths, study says

By Mary Hynes / RJ

March 23, 2023 - 5:59 pm

Given that the population of Nevada is relatively young, the state “should have done better,” said one health expert.

Diane Lane arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Wallis Anne ...

Actress Diane Lane shares her secret to carefree aging

By C.L. Gaber Special / RJ

March 23, 2023 - 12:45 pm

A funny thing happened to actress Diane Lane as she hit her midlife stride: She got busy looking for the positives. Really, really busy.

Working part time in retirement can be a terrific way to keep busy and earn extra income. (Gett ...

Savvy Senior: Tips for retirees to find fun part-time work

By Jim Miller Savvy Senior

March 23, 2023 - 11:14 am

Working part time in retirement can be a terrific way to keep busy and earn extra income. The key is finding the right gig that’s fun and satisfying for you.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, the Inflation Reduction Act eliminated all out-of-pocket costs for vacc ...

Will Medicare Part D cover cost of shingles vaccine?

By Toni King Toni Says

March 23, 2023 - 10:09 am

Beginning Jan. 1, the Inflation Reduction Act eliminated all out-of-pocket costs for vaccines that the CDC recommends for adults.

Dr. George Chambers has used social media to promote his medical practice, including specializi ...

OB-GYN accused of sexual misconduct with patients gets new hearing dates

By Mary Hynes / RJ

March 21, 2023 - 5:16 pm

An investigative committee of the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners, which licenses physicians, has accused Dr. George Chambers of misconduct with three former patients.

Aging Wellness Expo returns for spring at South Point

By Sean Hemmersmeier / RJ

March 21, 2023 - 1:07 pm

The Review-Journal’s Aging Wellness Expo is set to take place Saturday at South Point.

Inflation? Mergers? Greed? What’s the real reason grocery prices are so high?

By Selena Fragassi GoBankingRates.com

March 21, 2023 - 4:52 pm

With inflation coming down, why are grocery prices still incredibly high and climbing? And why are pantry and refrigerator staples currently double the rate of inflation?

Where lost, unclaimed baggage goes to be resold

By Mike Brassfield The Penny Hoarder

March 21, 2023 - 6:00 am

The store that answers the question “What happens to lost luggage that never gets found?” also happens to be a great place to go bargain shopping online.

An employee repairs a pair of women's shoes at the Alpha Shoe Repair Corp., Friday, Feb. 3, 202 ...

End of an era as shoeshine stands shut down across US

By Mae Anderson and Ted Shaffrey The Associated Press

March 20, 2023 - 9:24 am

The shoeshining business has been hurt not only by the pandemic, but also by the growing popularity of more casual footwear.

In this file photo dated Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, security personnel clear the way for a convoy o ...

New COVID-19 origins data point to raccoon dogs in China market

By Dake Kang and Maria Cheng Associated Press

March 19, 2023 - 10:58 am

Genetic material collected at a Chinese market near where the first human cases of COVID-19 were identified show raccoon dog DNA comingled with the virus, international experts say.