WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday night approved an emergency plan to prevent the collapse of the nation’s domestic automobile industry, but the measure faces serious opposition in the Senate, where Republicans are revolting against a White House-brokered deal to speed $14 billion to cash-starved General Motors and Chrysler.
Ladan and Dr. Amir Nasseri would like to introduce Las Vegas to a new shopping concept. It’s the lean back, have a drink, forget your worries and don’t-feel-presured-to-shop concept.
: I have a door that divides a dining room and family room. I removed the door and jambs and want to finish the wall as a pass-through opening. My problem is that I want to finish the opening with an arch. I have done some drywall work, but have not done any arches. How hard is this to do?
You might want to consider this if you have a son or daughter, or know of someone who does, studying fields related to horticulture. National Garden Clubs Inc. is offering 35 one-year advanced scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year, each in the amount of $4,000. One $500 scholarship will be given to a full-time student whose legal residence is Nevada and who is a student at University of Nevada, Las Vegas or University of Nevada, Reno.
Looking at the origins of words can be revealing. For example, “ecology” and “economy” are both derived from the Greek word “ecos” which means home. Ecology is literally the study of home. Economy is the management of home.
Quick. If you haven’t sealed your kitchen grout yet, there is still time … unless it’s been 15 years. Then you probably should consider getting it thoroughly cleaned first.
Kitchens are truly the heart of the home, whether you are a foodie, gourmet cook or just like to hang out with friends and family. They also have become laboratories for modern design, with every sleek solid surface, finish and modern appliance imaginable.
Bareback rider Bobby Mote tied the Thomas & Mack Center record for the second time this week and took over the lead in the world standings Wednesday night with his third go-round win in seven rounds of the National Finals Rodeo.
ARBOR VIEW — Girls basketball player Jena Valenzuela had 13 points and 10 rebounds against Liberty, then had 15 points in Arbor View’s first on-court varsity win over Clark. Valenzuela had 13 rebounds against Bonanza. Boys basketball player Maiscei Grier totaled 47 points in wins over Clark and Bonanza.
* LAKE MEAD — Striped bass are hitting live shad and rainbow trout imitations throughout the area stretching from Hemenway to Boulder Harbor. Anglers still are catching small stripers in the Vegas Bay area, though the action has tapered off. Fishing activity has picked up in the Overton arm, with striped bass taking bait. The Nevada Department of Wildlife is planting trout each Friday at Hemenway, Boulder Harbor and Crawdad Cove.
Jake Barnes left the starting box a hair too quickly Wednesday night, and it cost him and roping partner Clay O’Brien Cooper a five-second penalty.