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This Week's Flyer
Contains:
"Make a
Difference Las Vegas Day"
Featured Artist of the
Month
Featured Announcement
VCO Welcomes its Newest Columnist
Special Announcement
"Vegas Insider" Columns
This Week's Announcements
Double Grand Prize
Giveaway
Weekly Prize Giveaway |
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Yesterday
Mayor Oscar Goodman declared July 31 as
“Make a Difference Las Vegas Day.”
Mayor Goodman was joined by the Make a
Difference Las Vegas group and other
local nonprofit organizations. The
mission of the group is to encourage
residents to get involved in improving
their lives and others and strengthen
the community through amplified
generosity and volunteerism. Make a
Difference Las Vegas is a new, nonprofit
organization established to lead a
year-round community effort to carry out
the needs of a number of Las Vegas
charities. |
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Featured Artist
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the Month: August |
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Featured Announcement: |
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Nellis Pilot Killed In F-15D
Crash Identified |
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NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. - The pilot who died in an aircraft
accident July 30 was identified as Lt. Col. Thomas Bouley in a
press conference with Col. Russell Handy, 57th Wing commander.
Colonel Bouley was the 65th Aggressor Squadron commander.
Colonel Bouley died when the U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagle, a two
seater he was piloting, crashed on the Nevada Test and Training
Range during a Red Flag training exercise July 30, 2008.
"Colonel Bouley had recently celebrated his 20th year wearing
the uniform, and had more than 4,200 flight hours in the F-15
Eagle, the Royal Air Force F-3 Tornado, and the T-38 Talon,"
said Colonel Handy during the press conference. "He was a
decorated warrior, an inspiring leader of Airmen, and a loving
father and husband.
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VCO
Welcomes Our Newest Columnist |
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Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuary
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Shiloh is dedicated to rescuing and
rehabilitating abused, neglected, injured,
unwanted, and slaughter bound horses of all
types. Shiloh is dedicated to rehabilitating these
horses and giving them a second chance at life
by adopting them out to new and loving homes or
to providing them with a loving environment in
which to live out their lives.
Shiloh was started in 2003 by Jill Curtis, who lives with her husband, Tony in Las Vegas. Jill is the proud owner of rescued horses,
Cabrillo, Fallon, and Cortez. Jill also
owns Tanis and Zuiderzee, two Friesians and
Serenity, Hollywood, and Austral- all her old
competition horses who are now retired at
Shiloh. |
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Special Announcement |
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On Monday August 4th - Happy Birthday
to... |
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47 Years Old |
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63 Years
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To
view Section Information, click on the
Section Title.
To view a VCO Columnist's BIO, click on the
Columnist's Name.
To view their column, click on the Article Name |
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August
1st Featured
Co-columns:
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What Condition is Your Career In? |
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Never Pay for Foreclosure Consulting Up Front!
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Nevada Government
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Senator John Ensign
Weekly Updates
Although the Housing bill contained
several provisions that could help address the crisis,
Senator John Ensign voted against the bill because in
its entirety the bill is too flawed and lacks the proper
long-term vision........ |
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Nevada Government
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Congresswoman Shelley Berkley |
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Weekly Updates |
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Exactly three years ago House
Republicans passed energy legislation they claimed would bring down the cost of
gasoline and end our dependence on foreign oil. The result? Energy is more
expensive than ever and gas prices have hit record highs.... |
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City of
North Las Vegas
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Who We Are |
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The City of North Las
Vegas is a full-service municipality, providing recreational amenities,
police and fire protection, and water service....... |
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City of
Henderson
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National Night Out 2008 |
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On
Tuesday, August 5, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. the
Henderson Police Department is hosting its “National
Night Out” event at the Henderson Events Plaza on August
5, showcasing the community’s resolve against crime..... |
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Presidential Candidates
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Barack Obama
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The Obamas |
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Remembering the values of
empathy and service that his mother taught him, Barack put law school and
corporate life on hold after college and moved to Chicago in 1985, where he
became a community organizer with a church-based group seeking to improve living
conditions in poor neighborhoods plagued with crime and high unemployment..... |
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Visit VCO's |
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For
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Presidential Candidates
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John McCain
McCain Nation
We're
launching a new feature called McCain Nation and we want
you to be the first to know. McCain Nation is a powerful
online tool, built exclusively for our supporters across
the country to plan events to help spread John McCain's
message.... |
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Politically Speaking |
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John Daly
Silly Season Part 2
In a
past posting
I describe this time in the presidential race as the Silly Season. It’s in
full swing now. It will get worse as candidates, their campaigns, and the media
try to compete with the Olympics........
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Art
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Audrey Roberts
From Russia with Love!
The most exciting part when meeting an
Artist is when their personality really reflects the
creations. “BIG, BOLD & BEAUTIFUL” is the only way to
describe this RUSSIAN painter living in Georgia. His
artworks just make you smile…Wine, women song, good
food, & beautiful landscapes is what SERGEY is all
about..... |
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Entertainment
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Pete Allman
Taverna Opa: A Celebration of Life
If grandma can dance on the tables, you
know you’re at a restaurant designed for fun-filled
festive times and flavorful food, what more could you
ask. Just visit Taverna Opa in Miami’s South Beach, and
have a culinary celebration…...
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T.A.R.G.E.T |
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Anthony and Brandon
Gallion
Life Lessons
It is very hard to picture my
life any other way then it is today, but I can tell you
how my life used to be before the devastating situation
that I found myself apart of at the age of sixteen..... |
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Our Diverse Community
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Las Vegas Kabbalah Centre
Monthly Insight
Question:
I’m working for a non-profit organization
devoted to helping the homeless in my neighborhood.
We’ve had incredible results over the past few years,
but recently I have been discouraged by what I see as
unfair practices within the organization........ |
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Our Diverse Community |
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Hispanic community
Latin Food Festival |
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The Latin
Chamber of Commerce is getting all the flavors of Latin
America together and bringing them directly to consumers at
the “2nd Annual Latin Food Festival.” Our primary goal is to
gather restaurants, companies and consumers in one venue,
for the enjoyment, enrichment and prosperity of all of those
involved...... |
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Ms.
Poker
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Susie Isaacs |
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Tex, the Ghost |
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When you have a group,
especially if you are doing business with these folks, you
are careful about the conversation - no politics, no
religion, but what Oprah had to say or Ellen is fine. I
think that is how it started....... |
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Announcement: |
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Green Business
Mixer & Expo
at
Springs Preserve
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Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 4 to 8pm |
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Live Interactive Presentation - 6 to 7pm |
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97.1 The Point Going Green Grand Prize
Giveaway - 7pm |
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Green solutions for work and home |
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Live presentation of "An Inconvenient
Truth" |
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Going Green prize giveaways from 97.1
The Point |
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Network with other eco-conscious
professionals |
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Farmers Market and Live Music |
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Discounted admission tickets to Springs
Preserve |
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Cost $5 with pre-registration |
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*discounted from Springs
Preserve regular ticket price of $18.95 |
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Discover more & pre-register online |
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at
ecobrand.ning.com |
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Announcement: |
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Patriotism on Display at Justin Timberlake
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Shriners Hospitals for Children Open |
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The 26th annual tournament will host and honor military
personnel and their families with free
admission, special accommodations and activities
As
part of the PGA TOUR's ongoing commitment to
honor the brave men and women of our military
and their families, the 2008 Justin Timberlake
Shriners Hospitals for Children Open is proud to
offer free admission to active, retired and
reserve military personnel from all five
branches - including Reservists and members of
the National Guard - and their families at the
26th annual
Las
Vegas tournament. Military personnel will be
exempt from paying the traditional $40 fee for
the volunteer package, which covers the cost of
the volunteer’s official tournament hat, golf
shirt and jacket. Each volunteer will also
receive complimentary meals during each shift
they work, a week-long tournament badge and a
ticket to the volunteer kickoff party. Combined
with the volunteer uniform, this package has a
retail value of over $200. |
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If you're reading
this and haven't become a member of the VCO community
(don't forget membership is free) Click
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chance to win any of the fabulous prizes listed below! |
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Get Up and Go’s
own
Larry
Tyler
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is proud to sponsor a |
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Hawaii Island Hopper Holiday |
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5
days and 4 nights in a tropical, Hawaiian
paradise , with the added flexibility of
seven-day check in
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A
$1,160
value.
(airfare
not included) |
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St. Thomas Island Hopper |
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5 Days and 4 Night
7- Day a week arrivals
A $782 Value
(airfare
not included) |
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Two sets of
"Dinner for 2" |
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