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1. What do you call a camel without a hump?
[Answers at bottom of newsletter.]


Community Service Announcement 





Liberace Foundation & Museum Seeking Volunteers
To Participate In A Variety Of Roles

-Volunteering at the Museum Provides a Unique and Exciting Opportunity-

The Liberace Foundation & Museum is seeking enthusiastic, outgoing volunteers to greet guests, serve as a Museum guides, assist in the Gift Store and Cabaret Showroom and more.

A unique atmosphere, the Museum gives volunteers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to help preserve the dedication to the legendary Liberace in a space filled with his rare antiques and treasures. In addition, volunteers receive a complimentary lunch for each day of service and are afforded the opportunity to see shows in the Cabaret Showroom.

Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. No experience is necessary. To learn about volunteer opportunities available at the Liberace Foundation & Museum, contact Shirley Swift at 702.798.5595 or [email protected].

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2. What do you call cabs lined up at the Dallas Airport?



This Week's Featured Columns:

 

Another Mark Twain, or Maybe Mort Saul?

Kid Cary

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3. What was the largest island before Australia was discovered?


Nevada Government 

Gov. Gibbons - Picture Governor Jim Gibbons
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Governor Gibbons Statement On The Passing Of Former Governor Kenny Guinn
>> Governor Appoints New Storey County Commissioner
[read more]

Harry Reid - Picture U.S. Senator Harry Reid
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> The Reid Report—July 22, 2010
>> Reid Statement On Bill To Protect Henderson Neighborhoods From Proposed Sloan Hills Gravel Pit
>> Democrats Continue Fight To Give Unemployed Nevadans The Safety Net They Deserve
>> Nearly 300 Green Jobs Coming To Las Vegas After Amonix Signs Lease
>> Reid Announces Two Appointments To Coordinating Council On Juvenile Justice
[read more]

John Ensign - Picture U.S. Senator John Ensign
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Ensign Statement On Passing Of Kenny Guinn
>> Ensign Votes To Extend Unemployment Benefits
>> Ensign Addresses Nevada Record Unemployment
[read more]

Shelley Berkley - Picture U.S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Berkley Statement In Remembrance Of Former Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn
>> Berkley Votes To Extend Helping Hand For Unemployed Nevadans
>> Tough New Wall Street Reform Law Will Protect Nevada Consumers & Small Businesses
[read more]

Dina Titus - Picture U.S. Congresswoman Dina Titus
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Members of Congress Join President for Signing of Anti-Waste Bill
>> Titus Statement on the Death of Former Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn
>> Titus Again Supports Extending Unemployment Benefits
>> Titus’ Worker Safety Bill Included in Mine Safety Legislation
>> Titus Statement on the President Signing Wall Street Reform into Law
>> Titus Testifies on the Impact of Health Care Reform on Nevadans
>> Titus on the Importance of Protecting Social Security for Nevada’s Seniors
>> Titus Statement on Nevada’s Unemployment Numbers
>> Titus Invites Geithner to Southern Nevada to Hear from Homeowners and Discuss Ways to Improve Housing Programs
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City of Henderson, NV - Picture City of Henderson, NV
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Registration Opens for City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department Adult Softball Leagues
>> City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department Sets Flag Football Registration
>> Fall Registration Set For Henderson Parks and Recreation Programs
>> City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department Invites Children to “Name Our Puppy”
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City of North Las Vegas, NV - Picture City of North Las Vegas, NV
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Mayor Shari L. Buck Announces 278 Jobs Coming To North Las Vegas
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4. How many peas in a pint?


Monthly Astrology / Horoscope

Michelle Avanti - Picture Michele Avanti, CAP EFT-3
July ’10 Astrology / Horoscope
Cancer, you’re the emotional, intuitive, nurturing, family-oriented sign of the zodiac. You’re very protective of your family, property and homeland. Your most positive qualities include: being helpful, imaginative, receptive, nurturing, motherly... [read more]

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5. What kind of animal can jump higher than the Statue of Liberty?


Entertainment

Victoria Alexander - Picture Victoria Alexander ¦ Viewpoint on Vegas
July 23, 2010
This Week: Viewpoint on Vegas Goes On Vacation Returning August 9, Just Imagine: A Musical Tribute to John Lennon, Movies This Week, Ayahuasca Is Good for Creativity, Tibetans and High-Altitude, The Baron of Rachane, and more... [read more]

Nikki Artale - Picture Nikki Artale ¦ Vegas Stars Interviews
Big Elvis Is Married
Pete Vallee “Big Elvis” married his sweetheart Amanda Lasham on July 15, 2010 at Bill’s Gambling Hall and Saloon in Las Vegas. Amanda had attended one of Pete Vallee’s shows and she instantly liked him because she had been an ardent Elvis Fan for years. She asked to... [read more]

Jackie Brett - Picture Jackie Brett ¦ Vegas View
July 23, 2010
>> Chelsea Handler Returns To Caesars Palace
>> Orleans Arena Will Host Coyote Countryfest
>> Hash House A Go Go Plans Third Vegas Location At M Resort
AND MUCH MORE... [read more]

Debbie Hall - Picture Debbie Hall ¦ Debbie Discovers Las Vegas
Women of Las Vegas
This Week: Carly Vadnais of PR Plus AND Brandie Feuer of Tropicana Las Vegas... [read more]



Chick Hughes - Picture Chick Hughes ¦ Chick’s Chicks
This Week, Chick Goes To The “Sizzlin’ Samba Party” At The Tropicana Casino Pool!

See what beauties Chick has in store for you this week... [read more]


Kid Cary - Picture Kid Cary ¦ The Boss Asked Me...
Another Mark Twain, or Maybe Mort Saul?
Throughout our history there have been exceptionally insightful Americans, able to mix reality with humor, with their clever social satire, they put a mirror to our culture, our country, and us. Mark Twain was born in 1835, just sixty years after America’s birth, and he lived until... [read more]

Little Anthony - Picture Little Anthony ¦ Little Anthony's This and That
Somewhere Over The Rainbow You Can Reclaim Your Royalty
Who doesn’t love “The Wizard Of Oz” and its defining song, “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”? For all we know, maybe, just maybe, there is a rainbow pot of gold there. Hey, if you don’t believe in “fairy tales” you are kind of depriving yourself of the magic of fantasy or... [read more]

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6. What makes a baseball stadium cool?


Community

June Beland - Picture June Beland ¦ Women’s Chamber of Commerce
Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada Upcoming Events

Please read for a list of upcoming events... [read more]


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7. If a dog lost his tail, where would he get another one?


Home & Family

Susie Isaacs - Picture Susie Isaacs ¦ Ms. Poker
BETTE Has a Tail to Tell
Annnouncing our latest literary contribution: “Bette, I Have a Tail to Tell.” My precious, almost 14 year old, poochie has been considering writing her memoirs for many years. She now has done just that (with just a little help from me). “Bette, I Have a Tail to Tell” is now available...[read more]

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8. What has four legs one head but only one foot?


VCO Artist of the Month—July 2010

 

             MATT GOSS

Artist of the Month           Matt Goss



Matt Goss enjoyed more than a decade of success as lead singer for Bros. Their debut album, "Push" sold 400,000 copies within its first week of release and in excess of 5 million, worldwide. Over their career, Bros recorded three successful albums, including thirteen Top 5 singles and selling 16 million records, worldwide. Over the course of two global tours, Matt headlined the world's most prestigious venues including the Sydney Entertainment Centre, Tokyo's Buddha Khan, The Royal Albert Hall and 15 consecutive nights at London's Wembley Arena, and his farewell performance was at London's Wembley Stadium.

Bros played a live summer concert to 70,000 fans... [read more]

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Answers: 1. Humphrey; 2. Yellow rows of taxis;3. Australia; 4. One; 5. Any kind, the Statue of Liberty can't jump; 6. The fans; 7. At the retail store, naturally; 8. A bed.