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MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS TO CAUSE LANE RESTRICTIONS ON ANN ROAD, VEGAS DRIVE

Quiet Black Canyon river trip awaits

People come from throughout the world to visit Black Canyon, the 12-mile gorge of the Colorado River running downstream from Hoover Dam to Willow Beach, Ariz. Yet, even though it is practically in our backyards, many Southern Nevadans have not even heard of it, let alone cruised its waters.

Fruit tree selection based on chill hours

Question: I am in the process of ordering a couple of fruit trees online. What are the chill hours for Sun City Anthem in Henderson? I thought it was 300 hours or less. A couple of apricot trees you have recommended have been 400 and 500 hours (Blenheim and Royal Rosa), and I am wondering if that is too many.

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Culture of despair may be behind prurient violence in media

While I realize that I’m old, I like to think I’m not a prude. Nonetheless, I am becoming increasingly concerned with the glorifying of brutal violence in films, video games and television. What is going on? Is there some sort of agenda to convince the people of America that we are living in a war zone on the homefront when in fact the murder rate has declined steadily for years?

Monthly show raises funds for UMC’s oncology department

Magicians, musicians, comedians and performers share their skills in the show “Intrigue: Variety so rich, we know you’re interested ” to benefit the outpatient oncology division of University Medical Center of Southern Nevada .

Book briefs

‘Lords of Las Vegas’ Launch planned

Dining pick of the week: Yummy House

It may be a strange name for a Chinese restaurant, but this New York-style eatery is, well, yummy.

UNLV envisions stadium, more student housing

An on-campus stadium, more housing options and further improvements to midtown are all factors considered in the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ proposed campus master plan, set to reach the Board of Regents in November.

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