By Mary Brophy Marcus, CBS News Bad reactions to dietary supplements are sending tens of thousands of Americans to the ER every year, a study shows. More than 23,000 visits to emergency rooms occur annually due to complications from taking dietary supplements such as herbal or complementary nutritional products, vitamins, and minerals, according to scientists […]
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By J.D. Morris, Las Vegas Sun Arcade-style gambling machines with video game controllers attached to them. Casino games that play like “Pac-Man” or a first-person shooter, in which a player’s performance can materially influence the outcome. A hotel with space devoted to competitive video gaming, and a casino floor that highlights technology geared toward similar […]
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By Jeffrey J. Selingo, New York Times It’s the middle of October, and many college campuses nationwide are observing their traditional fall break with a few days off from classes. Even as the 21st Century economy demands more from college graduates and the price of a higher education skyrockets, today’s college students are spending less of […]
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By Daniel Rothberg, Las Vegas Sun Venture-backed companies headquartered in Nevada raised more than $18 million in five financing deals during the first three quarters of 2015, according to a Dow Jones VentureSource analysis released Thursday. The amount falls about $4 million short of investment at this point last year and is low in comparison […]
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By Jessie Marchesseau The South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce met Friday evening to allow JoAnn Conner, former chamber president and South Lake Tahoe city councilwoman, to tell her side of the story. Conner was banned last month from having interaction with city staff as a result of a list of allegations including verbal attacks on […]
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One person died and four people were injured in a head-on collision Friday night near Kyburz. A woman was driving west on Highway 50 about two mile east of the 76 Station when she drifted across the center line into oncoming traffic. California Highway Patrol Sgt. Chris Sahagun said the accident is under investigation and […]
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Hundreds of people were evacuated from MontBleu casino’s main floor Friday night when a fire started after an air handling unit burned out. Many of the evacuees were all dressed up for the annual Soroptimist wine tasting fundraiser on Oct. 16. “It was very calm and orderly. The party is continuing,” Brenda Knox, president […]
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By J.D. Morris, Las Vegas Sun Nevada regulators on Oct. 15 banned providers of daily fantasy sports, a booming but controversial industry that many argue is akin to gambling, from operating in the state until and unless they are licensed to do so. Gaming Control Board Chairman A.G. Burnett wrote in a public notice that he […]
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By Beth J. Harpaz, AP Hyatt Hotels will no longer offer on-demand pornographic movies in its rooms, the company said Wednesday. “This content will not be introduced to any new Hyatt hotels, and it will be discontinued or phased out at all hotels,” the company said in a statement. Hyatt is just the latest hotel […]
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By Jessie Marchesseau El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel hosted a community meeting at South Lake Tahoe council chambers at the airport on Thursday evening as part of the process to develop a three-year strategic plan for El Dorado County. The focus of the meeting was to inform citizens about the planning process and to […]
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