January is National Glaucoma
Awareness Month, an important time to spread
the word about this sight-stealing disease.
Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable
blindness. Everyone, from infants to seniors
is vulnerable. Moreover, among
African-American and Hispanic populations,
glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness. Over 3 million Americans, and
nearly 70 million people worldwide, have
glaucoma. Experts estimate that half of them
don't know they have it. Combined with our
aging population, we can see an epidemic of
blindness looming if we don't raise
awareness about the importance of regular
eye examinations to preserve vision.
The most
common type of glaucoma-primary open angle
glaucoma-is hereditary; so if you do have
glaucoma, don't keep it a secret. Let your
family members know they are at increased
risk.
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Senator John Ensign
Weekly Roundup
“Recently, I spoke to Treasury Secretary
Paulson, and I’m encouraged by the bipartisan efforts to
come together on this economic stimulus package. A
strategic boost would go a long way toward ensuring
economic growth, but Congress must act swiftly......[read more]
Nevada Division of Insurance
Commissioner Declares Catastrophe
in Response to Winter Storm
Due to the damages caused by the rain,
heavy snow and high winds in the projected series of
storms in northern Nevada this weekend, Commissioner of
Insurance Alice A. Molasky-Arman has given temporary
approval for non-resident adjusters to adjust claims in
the northern Nevada area for damage caused by the
storms.....[read more]
Clark County Parks & Recreation
Clark County Shooting Park
A Public Module was designed to meet the
needs of the citizens of Clark County for recreational
and training activities. The park will have a large trap
and skeet facility that will be able to host shotgun
events....[read more]
Over a month ago, I called on
Congress and the President to begin considering temporary, fast-acting and
progressive measures to jumpstart our economy...[read more]
"Unity is the great need of
the hour" is what King said. Unity is how we shall overcome. What Dr. King
understood is that if just one person chose to walk instead of ride the bus,
those walls of oppression would not be moved.
When the MOON is VOID OF
COURSE anything that you begin will not reach fulfillment. Here are the daylight
hours this month when the moon is void of course: Jan. 1 after 4:33 pm; Jan. 3
after 4:30 pm;... [read more]
When Oscar-winning
actress Gwyneth Paltrow was hospitalized this week, star chef
Mario Batali was on the telephone with her, passing along get-well
wishes....
[read more]
This Time the Boss DIDN'T Ask Me I did
it all on my own, I just paid my hard-earned money to
see Lisa Lampanelli at the House of Blues, and I am more
than Blue, I’m miserable. In fact, if it were a crime
to charge $50 to see an un-funny comedian, Lampanelli
should be in Guantanamo with no chance of getting out....[read more]
The Palazzo Las Vegas, the first new resort on the Las Vegas Strip in
nearly three years, "officially" opened last week with a star-studded
weekend and special events...... [read more]
Pete Allman
CSN - Remembering Sweet Louie
I was looking
through my celebrity interviews and was reminded of the
Checkmates interview I had done for the 50th Anniversary
of the Tropicana. I hope you enjoy it...[read more]
The
Palazzo grand opening weekend in mid January was more
than a new hotel-casino opening its doors. It is a new
concept: integrated resorts-casino development. It’s the
total elite resort experience...[read more]
Celebrity
Chef Connection
Baja Miguel’s You
might remember either Don Miguel’s or Señor Miguel’s at the South Point but
now, when you want Mexican cuisine at the South Point,
say Baja Miguel’s.....[read more]
The Valley News Team
Food – Food – Food, Glorious Food! Las
Vegas has a world-renowned reputation for having some of
the best delicacies to stimulate people’s
palettes. Restaurants abound in this ever-growing city,
but since the population has grown to two million in
Clark County itself.... [read more]
Worlds Collide Allen
Freed, American Bandstand, Cousin Brucie, Bill Haley's
Rock Around the Clock, The Four Aces...those were the
days my friend, I thought they'd never end.....[read more]
