The origin of the term “paramedic” is from the military. Medics, often called corpsmen, were trained to care for injured military personnel in the battlefield setting and in field hospitals. Despite the rumors, the term paramedic had nothing to do with parachutes. It simply meant that they were “non-doctors” (paraprofessionals) who provided medical care in the military setting.

The much-anticipated move would give Fertitta control of one of the largest gaming companies in the world and put him in direct competition with MGM.

The much-anticipated move would give Fertitta control of one of the largest gaming companies in the world and put him in direct competition with MGM.

The much-anticipated move would give Fertitta control of one of the largest gaming companies in the world and put him in direct competition with MGM.

In an interview with CDC Gaming at Thursday’s conference, Alan Feldman, director of Strategic Initiatives and distinguished fellow for Responsible Gaming at the UNLV International Gaming Institute, said the deal has the opportunity to be “extraordinarily beneficial” to both companies and all the markets that they serve.

Houston-based billionaire Tilman Fertitta plans to buy Caesars Entertainment and take it private in a deal valued at $17.6 billion. Fertitta Entertainment will pay $5.7 billion and take on close to $12 billion in debt from Caesars.

Tilman Fertitta’s history in Las Vegas extends back to when he bought the Golden Nugget more than 20 years ago, he is also the biggest shareholder in Wynn Resorts.

Many people shy away from tackling the deep questions everyone has. Questions like “Why are we here?” “Where are we going?” and “What is the meaning of life?” UNLV Professor Dr. Michael Pravica is not one of those people. In fact, he’s spent much of his academic life attempting to answer those very questions with his background as a physicist providing a rational underpinning for his beliefs.

Career-minded summer camps are a wonderful way to keep kids’ brains active when they aren’t in school. At UNLV, the Young Rebels program offers hands-on programming for elementary, middle and high schoolers, with many offerings at $300 or less. Computer science, archaeology and classical guitar are just a few examples