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Cannabutter Digest

The Ê×Ò³| Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ is establishing the Cannabis Policy Institute (CPI) to address the growing importance of cannabis legalization, particularly in Southern Nevada, where annual legal cannabis sales reach around $1 billion.

K.N.P.R. News

Many colleges and universities have military and veteran resources for students, and the University of Nevada Las Vegas' center for military and veteran resources has fared fairly well since its inception 12 years ago. It recently ranked in the top 10 most military friendly schools in the nation.

KUNR

A new state law that passed in spring will establish a behavioral workforce development center under the Nevada System of Higher Education. Initially, it will be based at UNLV and will provide outreach to students and adults looking to enter the field. The Behavioral Health Education, Retention, and Expansion Network of Nevada, coined BeHERE NV, could be up and running as soon as this spring.

Casino.org

Cleopatra’s Barge has sailed into Las Vegas history, destined to be replaced at Caesars Palace this spring by just another upscale bar aimed at Millennials.

New York Post

The F1 world has already descended on Las Vegas for the first Grand Prix in the city since 1982 and drivers are being offered everything the city has to offer — and we mean everything.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Peri-Jensch was joined in her delegation by members of Jewish Nevada, the Anti-Defamation League and around 15 students from the Ê×Ò³| Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­.

K.L.A.S. T.V. 8 News Now

The University of Nevada Las Vegas Food Pantry is getting a brand new set of wheels to help assist with its food rescue efforts on campus. The new van will be used to pick up food from local grocery stores and then taken to those who utilize the food pantry services. It will also allow the food pantry to offer more quality food items to those in need.

Best Life

When traveling, a lot is out of our control, from the length of the security line to whether you end up having to gate check your carry-on. However, there are certain things within our power, including seat selection.

Radio 4: Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley

Step out - backwards! The Chinese have a saying that 100 steps backwards are worth 1000 steps forward - and they might be onto something! It may look bizarre to onlookers, but Michael delves into the research and finds some surprising benefits. It’s been used for decades in rehabilitative physical therapy, and recent research reveals that it could even boost memory - by giving your brain a workout! Michael also speaks to biomechanics expert and champion of backwards walking, Professor Janet Dufek from the Ê×Ò³| Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­, whose research suggests that walking backwards could help with lower back pain. They discuss why walking backwards is so beneficial for our muscles and how to do it safely.

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