It’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there’s some good news in the fight against this deadly disease: From 1989 to 2015, according to the American Cancer Society, early detection efforts contributed to a 39 percent decline in breast cancer deaths in the U.S. And, while most publicity around breast cancer awareness centers on the […]
The stream of positive economic news continues to be steady, and welcome. In May of 2018, the current U.S. economic expansion became the second-longest on record, and Nevada’s growth is among the best in the nation. The state’s unemployment rate is falling. Its incomes are rising. Its population is booming, and its home prices are […]
The key to a strong, lasting relationship, it has long been said, is the ability to listen. The Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) has taken that sage advice to heart, employing a high-tech acoustic system to “listen” for leaks throughout its 4,500-linear-mile water distribution network and maximize the usable life of the community’s water […]
In Nevada, wildlife roam in abundance. Open ranges and vistas that seem to go on forever make you wonder if there’s land out there that no one has ever stepped on before. Amazingly, most of Nevada’s panoramic views are the same as they were when Native American tribes settled, and folk in covered wagons passed […]
Not unlike other marriages, companies are generally formed by close business partners who trust one another to act in each other’s and the new company’s best interest. That is, of course, until they don’t. So, what happens when companies are hopelessly deadlocked so that business is stymied? In such circumstances, neither of the distressed business […]
School is back in session across Southern Nevada, and students are headed back to campus to greet new teachers, meet new friends and face new academic challenges. Too often, the dialogue around our public schools focuses on the challenges incumbent in educating a diverse population of 324,000 students in the nation’s fifth-largest school district, neglecting the notable successes of the schools, students […]
As the State Approving Agent for VA Education Benefits, I frequently receive questions from service members, veterans and their families regarding benefits, eligibility and how to find an approved school or training establishment. Although these are important questions, I believe other questions need to be asked first about the individual’s ultimate game plan. So often […]
A resurgence of the local housing market has led to some mixed emotions for Southern Nevada residents. Higher prices translate into more equity for homeowners. In fact, every 1 percent increase in housing prices translates into $1.2 billion in new or recovered equity for the valley’s single-family residential homeowners. According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s most recent report, the Las Vegas metropolitan […]
Stress is unavoidable and our young teens, like adults, may experience stressful situations every day. Most teens experience more stress than they show and by the time we notice it we’re not sure how to handle it. When they perceive a situation as dangerous, difficult, or painful and they do not have the resources to […]
Healthy eating doesn’t have to be a chore. Nor does it have to be a journey down the road of tasteless food. The myth is that healthy doesn’t taste good. Your kids will follow your lead, they just need some guidance and a sense of adventure. Here are some easy tips to help stir your […]
