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Senator Harry Reid
Weekly Update
The housing crisis has hit our state harder than any other in the nation.� Even among homeowners who don�t face foreclosure, many find themselves owing more than the house is worth...

Congresswoman Shelley Berkley today voted to send President Obama legislation that will launch a new generation of national service and volunteerism. The House passed The Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act by a vote of 275 to 149......

Congresswoman Dina Titus
Weekly Update
Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada�s Third District applauded the announcement today by Vice President Joe Biden and Social Security Commissioner Michael Astrue that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries will receive a $250 payment as early as May of this year........

Department of Business and Industry
Nevada Labor Commissioner Announces Daily Overtime Increase
As of July 1st, 2009, the employees who receive qualified health benefits from their employers and earn less than $9.825 per hour and employees earning less than $11.325 per hour who do not receive qualified health benefits must be paid overtime whenever they work more than 8 hours in a 24-hour period.......

The City of North Las Vegas is pleased to announce the launch of its Web-based email subscription service.............

Democratic Party�
Week in Review
Sen. Harry Reid announced $30 million in recovery funding for housing, clean energy, energy efficiency and transportation in Nevada. These funds will help create jobs for Nevadans.....

John Daly
NFL Parody on Obama Parity
This posting is about another funny email from a friend. It�s funny because it�s so off-base and factually wrong. For me, slashing through this posting is like a 99-yard run to the end zone without being touched by one tackler.........

How to Use This Column: As you read your sun and moon sign, you will note each section is broken into Focus, Test, Key & Action. Focus defines what you will find yourself focused on during this time....

When I say �Imperial Stargate� I mean to say is that The Imperials and I are leaving one chapter in our lives and entering a portal to the future. You cannot do anything about the past. Like they say, �the past is the past�.......

Metaphors and Similes Found in High School Essays

Every year, English teachers from across the country can submit their collections of actual similes and metaphors found in high school essays.� These excerpts are published each year to the amusement of teachers across the country......

Victoria Alexander

The Giza Plateau, My Friend The Spirit Guide of Zimbabwe, Folies Bergere Ends, and more��.

Pete Allman
Two Area Getaways

Two nearby spots make for quick, great getaways just outside Las Vegas. Loews Resort-Hotel is a destination in the mountains, by a lake, with amenities such as world-class golf courses, children�s camp and �Sushi Skool.� For rustic mountain scenery, go to an even higher elevation at Mount Charleston Lodge, just northwest of the city.....����

Grammy winning, platinum recording artist Robin Thicke and Grammy and Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson are co-headlining a five-week U.S. tour that includes a stop in Las Vegas at The Pearl Concert Theater inside the Palms on Friday, May 1....

The Valley News Team �
Easter Time Celebrations�
Easter is celebrated in many of the same ways in most of the world, but the people in the United States, with myriad backgrounds both in Christianity and cultures, do celebrate the holiday in slightly different manners....

Nevada SPCA�
Pet of the Week - April 3rd
This week's Pet of the Week..

Tom Axtell
V-me, Spanish-Language Channel, in PBS New Digital Channel Lineup
Vegas PBS now broadcasts V-me, its Spanish-language public television station, on Channel 10.3 giving viewers not currently subscribed to cable services access to quality educational and entertainment programming presented in a U.S. Hispanic perspective....

Cjay Judd
GM CEO Wagoner stepped down at White House request
The Obama administration asked Rick Wagoner, the chairman and CEO of General Motors, to step down and he agreed, a White House official said......

Jill Curtis
Chief and Dude UPDATE
Good news, Dude is coming home to Shiloh and it is possible that we may be able to pick Chief as well and bring him home! Lets all keep our fingers crossed that he can come home tomorrow!........

Creating Value in a Changing Workplace
This is a time of widespread layoffs, globalization, mergers, buyouts, bail-outs, down-sizing, out-sourcing, economic downturn, along with a global recession. Certainly, I�m not addressing any unfamiliar issues. We are living in challenging ....

Las Vegas Kabbalah Centre
Monthly Insight
This month�s holiday of Passover is all about the commemoration of the Exodus from Egypt that took place thousands of years ago......

Bruce Merrin
Summerlin Arbors 4.0 Team Defeats Red Rock Country Club!!!!
On an absolutely magnificent, beautiful day at the Summerlin Arbors Tennis Facility and Park, it was: Summerlin Arbors��� 4���� Red Rock Country Club�� 1..�

I am so happy to announce the 2009 Women in Poker Hall of Fame Inductees........

Because of my poker rules and writings, I get a lot of questions regarding rules. I recently got a question about the rules of high-low split when played with a declare....

Nevada Ballet Presents American Masters

Injured Police Officers Fund Car Show

At Sunset Park To Benefit the Injured Police Officers Fund Entry arrival begins at 8:00 a.m. Sunday April 5th, 2009 Show hours 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Awards begin at 3:00 p.m.

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The public is invited to attend this FREE event in support of local law enforcement. Displayed vehicles will include a wide variety of cars and trucks including vintage, originals, classics, hot rods, muscle cars, street rods, competition vehicles, and custom vehicles. There will also be classic police cars on display, as well as vehicles (and a helicopter) from local law enforcement agencies. The event will include a raffle for a Metro Police Helicopter ride, a 50/50 drawing, prize raffles, food, and other vendors. Admission to the event is free. Money is raised through car entries and raffles. Entries are still being accepted for all classic vehicles. The top 60 vehicles will receive awards including: dignitary, Sheriff's picks, crowd pleasers, club participation, and best of show. Please join police agencies, including: LVMPD, NHP, NLVPD, CCSDPD, UNLVPD, CLVPD, Boulder City PD, Mesquite PD, Henderson PD, and Clark County Park Police in their support of this event.

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The mission of the Injured Police Officers' Fund is to help reduce the financial burden suffered by Police Officers and their families in the event of a line-of-duty injury or death by providing monetary assistance to these officers and their families. For more information & entry forms visit: www.HelpLasVegasCops.com Duration: 7 Hours Venue: Car Show Venue Address: Sunset Road and Eastern Avenue Sunset Park l 2601 E. Sunset Road Las Vegas, NV 89120

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Venue Directions: DIRECTIONS from I-15 Exit to Interstate 215 (towards McCarran Airport), exit Sunset Road, turn left heading east. Make a right on Eastern Ave RSVP By: Member Cost with RSVP: 0 Member Cost without RSVP: 0 Non-Member Cost with RSVP: Non-Member Cost without RSVP:� Contact Details: Minddie Lloyd at 702.380-2840; [email protected]

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All proceeds of the car show will be donated to the Injured Police Officer's Fund, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, so please join them on April 5th and enjoy a great, fun-filled event, knowing you are participating in and supporting a noble cause.� Website: www.helplasvegascops.com

Easter Bonnet Competition to Benefit St. Therese Center HIV Outreach

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