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  • Immunizations or Vaccinations: What's the story?

    The terms immunization and vaccination are both derived from Latin, and while many people use the words interchangeably, it is important to know that there is a slight difference between the two.Immunization is derived from the word immunis, which means free from or exempt. Ancient Romans originally

  • Commentary - Safety recommendations…not just a label

    I consider myself pretty experienced when it comes to boating, but I learned during a summer day trip that experience does not trump safety and following the rules.It all started when a group of friends and I decided to spend the day on my brother's ski boat. It was a great day to be outside and we

  • Commentary - A little planning goes a long way

    We have all heard the stereotype that men do not like to stop for directions. Men always know where they are going or what is coming up ahead. When it comes to nature walks out in the wilderness, the stereotype sticks. There I was, out in the country hills of northern New York, thinking that I would

  • Vigilance must endure as Sept. 11 approaches

    As the 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks approaches, let this message serve as a reminder to remain vigilant.According to the Federal Bureau of Investigations/Homeland Security Joint Intelligence bulletin, there is no current indication that Al-Qaida, its affiliates or its allies

  • Marking the 10th Anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001

    The city of Las Vegas will come together to honor those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, tragedies with a special memorial and several events, which are scheduled to take place Sept. 9-11, 2011, in various locations throughout the city.Las Vegas' events will coincide with events occurring

  • Nellis children perform "King Arthur's Quest"

    Nellis children who participated in the Missoula Children's Theatre program performed "King Arthur's Quest" Aug. 12 and 13, 2011, at the Nellis Theater. "The 59 children who performed this musical auditioned for their roles on Monday, Aug. 8, and they rehearsed every day of the week, for a couple

  • Sharing prescription medications? Don't risk it!

    Have you checked your medicine cabinet lately? You may have unwanted antibiotics from a recent infection, surplus pain medication from when you had your wisdom teeth removed or extra sleeping pills from a recent bout of insomnia. There are several reasons you may have leftover medications: you may

  • Pedestrian safety

    The shiny, 6-foot-tall turkey moves cautiously through the crosswalk. A vehicle speeds by him, failing to yield. The turkey signals to a nearby Las Vegas police motorcycle officer, who hits his lights and siren and pulls the vehicle over. The officer issues a citation, resulting in a fine of $160 to

  • Summer safety tips

    The 101 Critical Days of Summer last from Memorial Day to Labor Day. During these critical days, people are at a higher risk for accidents, which include getting sunburned, dehydrated and injured while taking part in outdoor activities. Here are some tips that will help prevent these types of

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