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- Practice makes perfect: Learning to speak without fear in the business world
- Monday, May 20, 2013
- Public speaking is essential in the business world, not to mention many other careers. Avoiding it can hurt a person’s ability to network, close doors to promotions and new job opportunities and hinder an upward trajectory in the corporate world.
- Hulk Hogan recalls days competing at the old Showboat, outdoor venue at Caesars Palace
- Thursday, May 16, 2013
- Shortly after Las Vegas-based wrestler Kenny King wrapped up speaking to the handful of fans Wednesday at the Orleans Arena, Hulk Hogan’s boisterous voice boomed from the back of the room. “Hold the belt up,” said Hogan, in town to promote the June 29 Impact Wrestling card at the Orleans Arena.
- Station Casinos says it knows Ultimate Poker has shortcomings, but being first was more important
- Thursday, May 9, 2013
- To the experienced online poker player, Station Casinos' Ultimate Poker website can feel like a trip back to the Stone Age. Players have complained about the software, interface and speed. Station officials say they are aware of the criticism and are working to improve the site. Despite the glitches, they met their goal: being the first legal, real-money poker site in the country. In fact, Station executives say some of the shortcomings may help them.
- Nevada among top states for women in business
- Monday, May 6, 2013
- Nevada is known as a home for showgirls, strippers and cocktail waitresses. But the state also is one of the fastest-growing for women-owned businesses, according to a recent study by American Express Open.
- New Wranglers coach and general manager is familiar face in Las Vegas
- Friday, April 26, 2013
- Mike Madill was beginning to start planning the next phase of his life. He spent some time working on some construction projects with his brother-in-law this offseason, and talked about starting a business.
- New York Mets legends Wally Backman, Howard Johnson in opposite dugouts of Triple-A game
- Friday, April 26, 2013
- These two New York Mets legends could talk for hours about of their memories from those legendary seasons in the 1980s. Thursday at Cashman Field in downtown Las Vegas, some 2,600 miles from the New York Mets’ Citi Field, longtime friends and former teammates Wally Backman and Howard Johnson greeted each other in the outfield before batting practice.
- Wranglers part ways with head coach
- Tuesday, April 23, 2013
- The Las Vegas Wranglers have dismissed head coach and general manager Ryan Mougenel after four seasons at the helm.
- 51s adjusting to other Las Vegas weather trademark: heavy winds
- Tuesday, April 16, 2013
- Many of the Las Vegas 51s players are still adjusting to their new surroundings in Las Vegas. But that’s not including the fast-approaching dog days of summer featuring 100-plus degree temperatures.
- 51s offense comes to life, but not enough to overcome Colorado Springs
- Saturday, April 13, 2013
- The Las Vegas 51s offense came back to life Saturday against the Colorado Sky Sox, but unfortunately for the 51s, the Sky Sox’ offense didn’t take the night off, either.
- More than showgirls: Nevada is among fastest-growing states for female entrepreneurs
- Saturday, April 13, 2013
- Nevada is known as a home for showgirls, strippers and cocktail waitresses. But the state also is one of the fastest-growing for women-owned businesses, according to a recent study by American Express Open.
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