Gina’s Bistro

There are new restaurants in Italy, of course; logic alone would dictate that. But when I think of Italy and the restaurants I’ve dined in there, the biggest obvious difference between them and Gina’s Bistro is that they were all old, faded and decrepit — in a beloved, nostalgic sense, make no mistake — and Gina’s is colorful and shiny-new.

Mi Peru South American Grill opens in Henderson

Mi Peru South American Grill has opened at 1450 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway in Henderson. Serving appetizers such as causa de tuna and yuquitas fritas, entrees including pescado sudado and lomo saltado, plus sides, desserts, lunch specials (Mondays through Thursdays) and other dishes, it’s open from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sundays through Wednesdays and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Call 220-4652 or visit miperugrill.com. …

‘Mesmerized’

Going to see a hypnotist is a lot like buying a ticket for a football game. You know the rules, but not the outcome.

Mötley Crüe to play Hard Rock Hotel on Feb. 6-7

Party hard rockers Mötley Crüe hit The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel on Feb. 6 and 7. Tickets start at $100 and go on sale at noon Saturday at the Hard Rock box office, 4455 Paradise Road, and Ticketmaster outlets.

Merit pay

When the bosses who run the nation’s two largest teacher unions claim to favor merit pay, it’s time to check the fine print.

Blame Utah?

The evidence of a liberal landslide in the Nov. 4 election is ample. The decisive victory of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama included the conversion of several red states to blue, including Nevada. The Democrats gained seats in the U.S. Senate and House. Michigan legalized medical marijuana. South Dakota and Colorado defeated anti-choice legislation.

IN BRIEF

LOS ANGELES

Bid denied for exit from rule on utility holdings

Federal regulators on Thursday decided they have authority over investment companies that hold huge stakes in electric utility companies, such as Horizon Asset Management, which is the largest investor in NV Energy Inc.

LOCAL BANKERS TO OFFER ANSWERS ABOUT CRISIS

With all the turmoil and uncertainty about the economy, the Review-Journal thought many of our readers might be looking for some answers about what they should know and what they can do to protect their savings and investments in the current financial crisis.

Dubai World gets OK to up stake in MGM Mirage

Dubai’s investment arm was given permission to increase its ownership of MGM Mirage on Thursday, but one of its executives said that won’t happen until market conditions warrant such a move.

Uncorking sales in a downturn

Food and beverage vendor count down 20 percent from 2007 show.

Jillian’s closes

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