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Wynn Las Vegas Announces An Evening With Mel Brooks

Blazing Saddles. Young Frankenstein. The Producers. Mel Brooks has created some of the most iconic comedies in film history, and now he offers a behind-the-scenes look at his extraordinary life and career during an exclusive two-night event at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas. Set for Friday and Saturday,...

Alaska, Delta Finish No. 1 and 2 in New Airline Quality Rating

After four years at the top of the Airline Quality Rating, Virgin America slipped to third in 2016, and the airline it announced a merger with last year–Alaska Airlines–has finished No. 1. Delta came in at a close second, according to the 27th annual Airline Quality Rating (AQR), released today...

American Heart Association survey finds patients uncertain about how to best manage their cholesterol

People who have high cholesterol may understand they need to manage their condition, but many aren’t sure how to do that, nor do they feel confident they can, according to a new survey from the American Heart Association. The survey was conducted as part of Check.Change.Control.Cholesterol™, the association’s new initiative...

‘Dancing’ is the New Miracle Drug ?

“New studies show that dancing increases your memory and helps prevent a wide variety of diseases such as Alzheimer’s,” says Dr. Patricia Bragg, CEO of Bragg Live Food Products, an international organic health company. Researchers found dancing also helps prevent Parkinson’s disease, obesity, dementia, depression and anxiety, according to Dr....

Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Lowest Since Mid-January

Mortgage rates fell to the lowest levels in nearly three months, with the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate now 4.24 percent, according to Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey. The 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.26 discount and origination points. The larger jumbo 30-year fixed also dropped, to 4.19 percent,...

Majority of Realtors® Say Clients interested in Sustainability

Growing consumer interest and demand for greener, more sustainable properties is driving a dialogue between Realtors® and homebuyers and sellers. Over half of Realtors® find that consumers have interest in real estate sustainability issues and practices, according to the National Association of Realtors®’ recent REALTORS® and Sustainability report. The report,...