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A Las Vegas hospital has become the second medical facility in the region to open a burn treatment center.Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center says the unit opened Oct. 1. It’s affiliated with Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America, a network of 11 centers in eight states.The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports the Sunrise center is headed by trauma and burn surgeon Dr. Jay Coates.He was the medical director of the Lions Burn Care Center across town at University Medical Center. UMC operates Nevada’s only top-tier Level 1 trauma center.Sunrise Hospital is one of several facilities with a Level 2 trauma center.The two serve a region that extends into Arizona, California and Utah.The closest other burn centers are in Phoenix, Salt Lake City and Los Angeles.___Information from: Las Vegas Review-Journal, http://www.lvrj.com … [Read more...] about Las Vegas hospital opens burn and reconstructive care center

Welcome to the new look of the still-new Vegas Escapes newsletter. I’m Catharine Hamm, the travel editor for the Los Angeles Times, and in the interest of full disclosure, I love Las Vegas.Even when it’s hot. Maybe especially when it is.We SoCal folks know hot, right? Of course we do, and we don’t much like it. So I say to escape the heat, go to Vegas.Sure, it’s expected to be 15 degrees warmer there this weekend, but air conditioning is a way of life for this Mojave Desert city. Heat’s just not an issue as long as you enjoy the great indoors. And it is great. No wonder Elvis is said to have uttered, “Man, I really like Las Vegas.” We have some stories this week that will show you why 42 million people a year, more than a quarter of them from Southern California, like it too. Especially on Sundays. Even though National Tequila Day has passed. And often when Sasquatch is involved.—Catharine HammTEQUILA!Think of caramel, chocolate, citrus, … [Read more...] about Newsletter: Vegas Escapes: You can chill in Vegas

LAS VEGAS — Spotting the Golden Knights a pair of goals, the Bruins steamrolled back on The Strip with four straight goals to remain perfect on the season. In a 4-3 win at T-Mobile Arena, Boston’s top line broke out for three goals and some of their trademark “Did you see that?” puck movement, seen so often in last year’s run to the Cup Final. Brad Marchand (two goals, assist) and David Pastrnak (goal, two assists) seemed to have shed their so-so start in the victory. The Bruins (3-0-0) outshot Vegas, 35-34, with several glittering chances. Vegas, which opened the year by pounding the rival Sharks in a home-and-home (aggregate score: 9-1), came out firing Tuesday. They scored twice in the opening 8:20, putting the visitors down for the first time this season. Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy was trying to coax offense out of his charges. The temporary loss of Matt Grzelcyk, who blocked a shot on his first shift, had the Bruins playing with five … [Read more...] about Undefeated Bruins a winner in Vegas

02 Oct Enjoying the nicest casinos in Macau: a guide Posted at 16:01h in Blog by Victoria The rise of Asia has been fascinating to watch over the years. In the West, we’ve grown accustomed to 2% annual growth rates being normal. For nations like China, though, 10%+ rates of expansion were normal for decades. In comparison, their current 6-7% growth rate feels slow to them.myriad of things to do. Which casinos are worth your time? In this blog, we’ll share three of our favourites.  NOTE: One thing before we begin: Whilst you’re there, give games like Pai Gow and Sic Bo a try. Not clear on the rules? This smart casino guide will fill you in on the basics. Study the rules for an hour, and you’ll be gaming like a local in no time! The Grand Lisboa Macau Of all the gaming palaces in Macau, none have the presence of the Grand Lisboa. Opened in 1970 as the Casino Lisboa, it attained its present form in 2008. Shaped like a golden lotus flower, it … [Read more...] about Enjoying the nicest casinos in Macau: a guide

Tips : Accommodation Related: Capri, Capri Palace, Capri Tiberio Palace Situated in the Campania region of southern Italy, the Bay of Naples, or Gulf of Naples (Golfo di Napoli) as it is sometimes known, is a very popular place to visit, not only for its delicious food, intriguing history, architecture and cafe culture, but also, for its beautiful scenery and high end luxury hotels. Approximately 15km wide and opening westwards into the Mediterranean, the Bay of Naples reaches from Naples and Pozzuoli at its northern edge, to the Sorrentine Peninsula at its southern, with Mount Vesuvius lying on its eastern border. The Bay has many attractions to offer including the islands of Capri which houses many of the most luxury hotels in the area. Ischia and Procida are just a short ferry-ride away from Naples and Sorrento across the Bay, whilst the old Roman towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum are jam-packed full of archaeological interest. It is best to plan your trip to the Bay of Naples in … [Read more...] about Top 10 Best Boutique Hotels in the Bay of Naples