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Some cactus fruit must be eaten with caution

Question: I would love to plant op-a-la-ah (not sure of spelling) cactus, the kind that looks like Mickey Mouse ears and grows red cactus pears, also known as prickly pears. Several of my neighbors have them. The problem is the tiny stickers on the fruit. I have heard that there is a variety that does not have stickers. Please advise me what they are called.

Rim-to-rim canyon hike a peak experience

Of all the ways one could see the Grand Canyon, one of the very best is to hike across it, rim to rim. It is a tough physical hike, and the logistics are complicated, as you need to get camping permits in advance and arrange transportation from the destination rim back to the trailhead where you presumably left your vehicle.

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Steampunk fashion show, photo shoot to benefit Clark County Museum

Retroscope Fashions is planning to host another photo odyssey and fashion show next month at the Clark County Museum. Laura Jones, an organizer for the event, said the concept started last year as an opportunity for photographers, both professional and hobbyists, to take pictures of models in vintage costumes at the museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway.

Symposiums planned for homeowners seeking assistance

Real estate agent Greg Smith has hosted two of a planned nine symposiums on short sales, foreclosures and mortgage insecurity. He gathered real estate experts, loan adjusters, attorneys and credit professionals for those whose homes are at the brink or deeply immersed in jeopardy.

Homeowner earns award after having lawn redesigned

Summerlin resident Brian Arlin converted his thirsty front lawn into a water-efficient landscape and earned the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s Yard of the Month designation for March.

Pecans too big, water intensive for desert

Question: We want to plant a pecan tree. Would you please recommend one for Las Vegas? If we plant one, can we cut it way back and keep it small like we did our other fruit trees?

Former Bellagio pastry chef opens shop, begins chocolate-making classes

Visitors to Jean-Marie Auboine’s business are greeted by the overpowering fragrance of chocolate and perfectly preserved chocolate statues. A dragon, eagle, monkey and goblin occupy a desk that would usually belong to a receptionist.

Parents promote suicide prevention in wake of son’s death

In the two weeks before 16-year-old Joe Miller killed himself, he seemed to throw off his despair. He watched his younger brother and sister while his parents were out. He even took his mother out for ice cream three times.

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