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Purdue aviation professor expects boost in fliers for the holidays
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- Written by Brian L. Huchel
Las Vegas, Nevada - Increases in summer airline travel could be an indicator of things to come for flying during the holiday season.
Governor Sandoval Announces Appointment of Dr. James Daniel Carpenter to the Athletic Commission
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- Written by LVNT
Carson City, Nevada - Governor Brian Sandoval today announced the appointment of Dr. James Daniel Carpenter to the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Dr. Carpenter will replace Pat Lundvall, effective today.
Volunteer Programs - Aging and Disability Services
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- Written by Chrystal C. Main
Las Vegas, Nevada - The Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) Volunteer Programs invites community-minded people to attend their upcoming Meet and Greet events. Five events will be held throughout the Las Vegas Metropolitan area to recruit needed volunteers to serve older adults and people with disabilities. Volunteers are needed to conduct outreach, make presentations, counsel Medicare beneficiaries on health benefits and advocate for residents in Long-Term Care facilities.
Governor Sandoval Announces Award Recipients for $10 Million in Graduate Medical Education Funding
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- Written by LVNT
Carson City, Nevada - Governor Brian Sandoval today announced he had accepted the Graduate Medical Education (GME) Task Force recommendations for distribution of the $10 million approved in the Governor’s executive budget during the 2015 legislative session. Within four years, this funding is expected to create 304 new GME positions across Nevada which will help ensure more of Nevada’s medical students will remain in the Silver State to practice medicine.
Governor Sandoval and Colorado River Commission to Celebrate 80th Anniversary of Hydropower Serving Nevada
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Carson City, Nevada - Governor Brian Sandoval and Chairwoman of the Colorado River Commission Puoy Premsrirut will host a celebration of the 80th Anniversary of Colorado River Hydropower serving the State of Nevada. Featured speakers include President and CEO of NV Energy Paul Caudill and Lincoln County Power District General Manager David Luttrell. The event will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, October 26th at 9:00 a.m. at Hoover Dam Visitors Center. Members of the media who plan to attend should arrive by 8:00 a.m.
High blood pressure and cold remedies: Which are safe?
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- Written by Sheldon G. Sheps, M.D.
Las Vegas, Nevada - Over-the-counter cold remedies aren't off-limits if you have high blood pressure, but it's important to make careful choices.