A recent Wall Street Journal poll of leading economists put the probability of the United States going into recession over the next 12 months at 63 percent. Conventional wisdom is that the Federal Reserve Bank will continue raising interest rates to combat stubborn high inflation, thereby slowing the economy and causing gross domestic product to […]
The Boyd School of Law opened in 1998, but the path to its creation began nearly three decades earlier with a feasibility study in 1972.
Governor Brian Sandoval became Nevada’s 29th Governor on January 3, 2011. After eight years in office, the Sandoval era will come to an end when Governor-elect Steve Sisolak is inaugurated on January 7, 2019—a transition that will inevitably be accompanied by a debate over the Governor’s legacy. From an economic perspective, this debate should be brief and one-sided, as Brian Sandoval rightly takes […]
Las Vegas’ ambitious investment in building the world’s largest Wheel – the Las Vegas High Roller- looks like it will continue to pay off in the years ahead. With its current status as the Guinness World Record-holder at stake, construction delays from aspiring competitors in New York and Dubai mean that the Las Vegas High […]
Crikey, have you ever stopped to wonder what it’s like being the promoter of a brand new show? It’s a hoot! My latest little venture Opium had its world premiere opening night last Sunday at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. I’ve been a promoter for over three decades now, presenting shows in my hometown of […]
Well, wax my maracas and call me Peter Allen I’m loving the showbiz life here in rack city. Since arriving from Oz, I’ve been flat out like a lizard drinking, throwing on this new show of mine, Opium. Crikey, we sold just about every ticket during our previews. Finally, this coming Sunday, we celebrate […]
The modern classroom is the future—a future where young learners prepare to make a difference as leaders, innovators, difference makers and overall contributing members of society. These learners are ethnically, culturally, linguistically, religiously and intellectually diverse. They are differentiated by exceptionalities, special needs and socioeconomic status. All students, whether they’re a part of a minority group or come from […]
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 […]
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 […]
At Star Nursery, spring is our favorite time of the year! Not only are our stores filled with excited and eager gardeners, but it is the time of year where everyone can enjoy the return of sunlight, the feel of warm, fresh air, and the smell of blooming flowers. If you’re interested in growing your own garden, be sure to keep reading! In this edition, we’ll dig deep into all things edible gardening!
Rust never sleeps and, beneath the streets of Las Vegas, neither do the efforts of the Las Vegas Valley Water District to protect the community’s buried water pipelines from corrosion. The results of these efforts are measured in gallons and dollars. Within the Las Vegas Valley Water District’s (LVVWD) 6,500-mile labyrinth of water delivery pipelines […]
Home prices have been climbing in Las Vegas thanks to low supply and high demand. The result is a seller’s market with bidding wars and intense bidding competition. According to the most recent statistics available from the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors (GLVAR) the median price for existing single-family homes sold in Southern Nevada […]
