Packing Heat

Guns, guns, guns. The Supreme Court says they’re as desirable as apple pie. They’re certainly advantageous in video games. If there were no guns, there’d be no semiauto rifles to plow through cops in “Grand Theft Auto IV.” There’d be no shotguns to blow away farmers in “Manhunt 2.”

Nas, Talib Kweli to play House of Blues on Aug. 8

Hip-hop heavyweight Nas headlines the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay on Aug. 8, with Talib Kweli. General admission tickets are $37 in advance, $40 day of show, seats are $45 and special reserved tickets are $55. They go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday at the House of Blues box office, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, and Ticketmaster outlets.

Role Change

For every music critic, there’s a tried and true comeback hurled his or her way every time said critic tosses someone’s favorite band out with last night’s table scraps.

RESTAURANT NEWS

7-Eleven celebrates 7/11 with free Slurpees

MOVIES

Movies are rated on a letter-grade scale, from A to F. Opinions by R-J movie critic Carol Cling (C.C.) are indicated by initials. Other opinions are from wire service critics.

Collectors Edition

Observe the art. Just don’t trip over it.

Serious About Stand-up

Satellite radio host Jim Breuer has renewed his commitment to performing live.

Buggin’ Out

Drop the doughnut. Or the croissant. Or the bagel. Or anything remotely edible.

Make a Splash

With the triple-digit temperatures Las Vegas has been experiencing, your swimsuit has to be getting more wears than normal. It’s never too late to switch up your poolside look. With suits as exciting as these ones from Dillard’s, shown on the runway at Fashion Show mall, you may have to add more than just one to your swimsuit drawer. Take a look at the latest trends swimming into malls right now. One undoubtedly has your name written all over it.

Leading Ladies

An on-the-clock wardrobe often suffers from lack of imagination. You may have an unshakable style identity after work hours but struggle to pinpoint one as soon as an office dress code lands on your desk.

IMAGE IN

• Summer Reads: Now through Labor Day, customers can visit Kiehl’s at the Forum Shops at Caesars, drop off a well-read favorite book and pick up a new title. Customers who purchase Kiehl’s sun preparation products will also receive a limited edition “Safer Fun in the Sun” bookmark to further remind them of the importance of sun protection.

KEEP YOUR COOL

Don’t let triple-digit temperatures wilt your sense of fashion. Whether you’re at work, rest or play, we have the looks that will keep you feeling fresh and cool.

‘Do It Up

Get your hair off your neck this summer with these five looks. Hair and makeup artist Whitney Urichcuk, of One Luv Agency, shows you how.

JUMP STREET

When you have to dash, there’s nothing more convenient than a jumpsuit. Much like the dress, in one brisk motion your entire outfit is taken care of. We have no doubt you’ll find the shorts version of this no-fuss garment quite handy on those scorching hot days this summer.

Cool Waters

The bureaucratic shuffle

Throughout the public health crisis surrounding Dr. Dipak Desai’s gastroenterology empire, the State Board of Medical Examiners has displayed an alarming lack of urgency in responding to reckless practices at his clinics.

Water allocations

State engineer Tracy Taylor Wednesday granted the Southern Nevada Water Authority about half the groundwater it asked permission to pump from the rural Cave, Dry Lake, and Delamar valleys in east central Nevada.

Macau profit, buyback plan lift Wynn

Wynn Resorts Ltd. on Thursday announced preliminary second-quarter earnings and a stock buyback program. Gains in Macau offset declines in Las Vegas.

IN BRIEF

TOKYO

Prudential exec: Firm to prosper anew

After a bankruptcy judge approved a plan of reorganization for Prudential Americana Group on Thursday, owner Mark Stark smiled, hugged his firm’s attorney and promised that his firm would prosper despite a brutal residential real market that will claim other real estate firms.

INSIDE BUSINESS

Property manager moves headquarters

Controllers say low staffing won’t fly

Disputes over staffing levels in the nation’s air traffic control towers have poisoned relations between controllers and the Federal Aviation Administration and could affect airfields from Las Vegas to New York.

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