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Seven More States Gain Approval for Exchanges

California was not the only state to gain approval for its health insurance exchange today. There were seven other states who also got their exchanges approved by the federal government. This brings the total up to 20! The Affordable Care Act is great big health reform law that has many parts. One requirement is that all states will have a health insurance exchange that is functional and accessible by January 1, 2014. Although the Affordable Care Act was signed in 2010, it is only recently that some states have completed the appropriate work involved to have their exchanges approved by … Continue reading →

Nevada Genealogy Resources

Nevada has three different state nicknames. One of them is “The Silver State”. In some families, the silverware has been passed down from one generation to the next as an heirloom. Are you searching for more information about ancestors who came from “The Silver State”? Try some of these Nevada genealogy resources! Ancestry.com has a page that is filled with links to all of their Nevada collections. To access these records, you will need to have an Ancestry.com membership. Sometimes, there will be a collection or two that is offered for free. Return to their page often. Ancestry.com makes it … Continue reading →

Mine Pollutes Water in Nevada

I sometimes take our water supply and its purity for granted. At least I, like most Americans I think, assume my water is free of harmful chemicals. The people of Yerington, Nev., a community 65 miles southeast of Reno, have thought their water was contaminated for years, but only recently have they found proof. Peggy Pauly and her neighbors have blamed the abandoned uranium mine for the high levels of uranium in their water. Officials scoffed at the notion, but now, new government testing has finally shown there are dangerous levels of uranium, arsenic, or both in 79 percent of … Continue reading →

Red Hot Reno Sizzles in the Summer

If you are looking for a sizzling summer event to take the family to this August look no further than Reno, Nevada’s Hot August Nights. The mega-popular hot rod extravaganza is scheduled to take place from August 4-10, and this year it will feature much more than just car cruising. Families can take part in karaoke contests, sock hops and hula-hoop contests while enjoying live entertainment and the custom care showcases. The annual event, which spotlights the 1950s and ’60s, is expected to draw 800,000 people this year and will include performances by Davy Jones of The Monkees, Blood, Sweat … Continue reading →

Las Vegas’ Latest and Greatest Resort

It’s been nearly three years since the Strip in Las Vegas has welcomed a new hotel and The Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casino plans to make the wait well worth it for guests. The $1.9 billion resort opens its doors to the public this weekend with a massive celebration complete with fireworks, a Diana Ross concert and a private dinner cooked up by the likes of Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck and Mario Batali. The Palazzo is now the tallest hotel tower in Vegas (featuring some 3,000 guest rooms) and some say it is slightly more elegant than its iconic sister property The Venetian … Continue reading →

Travel Tidbits: Las Vegas Gets Kid Friendly and New York Tourists Hit the Books

Viva Las Vegas… for kids. In just a few hours the doors to a massive new kid-friendly shopping complex will open at the south end of The Strip just past Mandalay Bay. And, when I say massive, I’m not exaggerating. The shiny new Town Square shopping complex is a one-of-a-kind 1.5 million-square-foot open-air complex that developers dubbed a “lifestyle center.” It’s designed to look like an well preserved European village and houses more than 150 shops; a dozen restaurants; a 9,000-square-foot children’s park that includes mazes and a 25-foot-tall tree house; picnic areas; an 18-screen movie theater; a food Emporium; … Continue reading →

Budget Travel Tips: Florida and Las Vegas

FLORIDA If your holiday travel plans include a trip to one of Florida’s many theme parks you can save your screams for the rides instead of shattering eardrums at the admission gate. Ticket prices at Florida theme parks are enough to send a lot of folks screaming from the gates, but if you are planning to visit the parks this holiday season you will be thrilled to learn that your wallet won’t be hit as hard as in years past. Busch Entertainment Corporation—–the owners of SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens and other Florida based theme parks—just unveiled new a new pricing … Continue reading →

Las Vegas For Kids

Typically, Las Vegas is known for being a playground for grown ups. But you may be surprised to learn how many kid-friendly attractions there are available for the pint-sized set. My best friend and her 7-year-old son just returned from a family reunion in Las Vegas where they found there’s more for kids to do in Sin City than just kill time in family-oriented casino arcades with roller coasters. The following are their top picks for family fun in Sin City: Lied Discovery Children’s Museum Located about 10 miles north of the Strip, the Lied Discovery Children’s Museum is a … Continue reading →

Marriage Laws – Nevada

Our series on marriage laws, angles northward to Nevada. The Silver State has been covered somewhat in the marriage blog as marriage laws were amended in Las Vegas (a favorite destination and impulse wedding location). So let’s take a look at Nevada marriage laws. Nevada Each county may have specific requirements, so you need to check with the county where you plan to apply for your marriage license. You don’t need to be a resident, but you do need to bring with you a valid for of identification as well as your social security number. (You don’t need the card … Continue reading →

Las Vegas Rocks

No, no, this isn’t another blog about the zany, high wattage activities that await you along Las Vegas’ famed Strip. Rather, this blog is dedicated to you early-birds (not you high rolling night owls) who enjoy spending time outdoors rockin’ the day away—-far away from the casinos, buffets and hoopla that takes place in downtown Vegas. Just 15 miles from the Strip in southern Nevada is a rock climber’s paradise called Red Rock Canyon. It’s regarded as one of the top places to rock climb in the nation and caters to both beginners and experienced climbers. If you are taking … Continue reading →