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100th Day of the Year, April 10...

...265 to go!

ASPCA

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Founded, April 10, 1866...

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing cruelty towards animals. Based in New York City since its inception in 1866, the organization's mission is "to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States... [read more] [official web site]

Yuri Gagarin, First Human In Outer Space, April 12...

Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin (9 March 1934–27 March 1968), Hero of the Soviet Union, was a Soviet cosmonaut. On 12 April 1961, he became the first human in outer space and the first to orbit the Earth. He received medals from around the world for his pioneering tour in space... [read more]

Noah Webster Publishes First Edition of His Dictionary, April 14, 1828... [read more]


Tax Day, April 15...


RMS Titanic Sinks, April 15, 1912... [read more]


Leonardo da Vinci Born, April 15, 1452... [read more]


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Community Service Announcement 



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Nevada’s State artifact is the Tule Duck which was created nearly 2,000 years ago. Discovered by archeologists in 1924 during an excavation at Lovelock Cave, the 11 decoys are each formed of a bundle of bullrush (tule) stems, bound together and shaped to resemble a canvasback duck.



This Week's Featured Columns:

 

The Jefferson Jackson Dinner Gala

Dr. Adele “Z.Z.” Zorn

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Las Vegas has more hotel rooms than any other place on earth.


Nevada Government 

Gov. Gibbons - Picture Governor Jim Gibbons
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Governor Sets Up “Constitution Defense Fund”
>> Governor Announces Legal Action Against Federal Government
>> State Launches Redesigned Stimulus Reporting Website
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Shelley Berkley - Picture U.S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Berkley Holds Reading Session With Reynaldo Martinez Elementary Students
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City of Henderson, NV - Picture City of Henderson, NV
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Moms and Children Invited to Mad Hatter Tea Party
>> Arbor Day Foundation Honors Henderson With Tree City USA Recognition
>> Free Event Helps Parents Keep Children Safe In and Around Pools
[read more]

City of North Las Vegas, NV - Picture City of North Las Vegas, NV
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Assistant Fire Chief Earns National Recognition
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Monthly Astrology / Horoscope

Michelle Avanti - Picture Michele Avanti, CAP EFT-3
April ’10 Astrology / Horoscope
Aries you are the strong, red headed, compact, muscular individuals ready to take action at the drop of a hat. You are adventurous, dynamic and often spontaneous but can also be quick tempered, selfish, noisy, impatient, pushy, aggressive, impulsive and intolerant... [read more]

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Construction worker Hard Hat’s were first invented specifically for workers on the Hoover Dam in 1933.


Entertainment

Victoria Alexander - Picture Victoria Alexander ¦ Viewpoint on Vegas
April 9, 2010
This Week:The Hangover 2, Raquel Welch at 69, Doorway to the Afterlife, Gringo Shaman on Coast to Coast With George Knapp, Virtual Child Porn in Japan, Clash of the Titans, Trance and Transformation With Sylvia Brallier... [read more]

Nikki Artale - Picture Nikki Artale ¦ Vegas Stars Interviews
Queen of Modern Day Burlesque: Dita Von Teese
Dita Von Teese is the biggest name in burlesque since Gypsy Rose Lee and she is known for her classic vintage glamour. Opening night on March 31, 2010 welcomed Dita to the MGM Grand’s Crazy Horse Paris. Dita didn’t disappoint as she stepped onto the red carpet... [read more]

Jackie Brett - Picture Jackie Brett ¦ Vegas View
April 9, 2010
>> 'Girl's Night: The Musical' Adds More Shows At MGM
>> Chef Rick Moonen Reopens rm seafood And Competes On TV
>> N9NE Group Opens High Society Dayclub Affair At Nove Italiano
AND MUCH MORE... [read more]

Debbie Hall - Picture Debbie Hall ¦ Dining with Debbie
A Victorious Gospel Brunch
For a place to celebrate on Sunday with uplifting music, good food, roomy booths and tables and plenty of parking, it is the Victorious Gospel Brunch every Sunday starting at 1 p.m. at the Greek Isles Hotel & Casino, located at 305 Convention Center Drive. A side note, the hotel is... [read more]

Chick Hughes - Picture Chick Hughes ¦ Chick’s Chicks
This Week, Around Town With Chick And Some Real Cuties!!

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



Little Anthony - Picture Little Anthony ¦ Little Anthony's This and That
My Return To West Point—The Academy And Beyond
The concert at West Point on March 26th—absolutely incredible—that is all I will say—absolutely incredible. Let me digress for a moment—when I was a kid my mom and my aunts used to take the summer cruises up the Hudson River—the Circle Line... [read more]

Dr. Adele ''Z.Z.'' Zorn - Picture Dr. Adele “Z.Z.” Zorn ¦ Society News
The Jefferson Jackson Dinner Gala
The annual Jefferson/Jackson Dinner Gala was held at the Rio’s Pavilion Ballroom. This year’s Jefferson Jackson Dinner had star power as Former Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore was the keynote speaker... [read more]

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The Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino complex includes a wine cellar that has more than 50,000 bottles.


Home & Family

Susie Isaacs - Picture Susie Isaacs ¦ Ms. Poker
The Jello Birthdays
A few weeks ago it was decided: Hermie and I were going to give three of our March birthday girlfriends a combined birthday party. Each of them could invite four guests and this was to be a girlfriends only shindig. As it turned out, two guys got in the door... [read more]

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Wynn Las Vegas features a full-service Ferrari and Maserati dealership and an extensive art collection.


VCO Artist of the Month—April 2010

 

             STEVE DACRI

Artist of the Month           Steve Dacri



Steve is an accomplished sleight-of-hand artist with a career spanning some thirty years as a performer on TV, in clubs and resorts, on cruise ships and at many prestigious venues, including Radio City Music Hall. Steve’s hundreds of TV appearances include “The Tonight Show,” “That’s Incredible,” “Regis Philbin,” “Merv Griffin,” and “Candid Camera,” among others.

The most sought-after, close-up magician in the world, and listed in the Encyclopedia of Magic and Magicians and Who’s Who in the Entertainment World, Steve studied with magic legends Tony Slydini, Dai Vernon, and Frank Garcia and has won numerous awards from the International Brotherhood of Magicians, The Society of American Magicians, and other organizations. The Academy of Magical Arts/Magic Castle where he has been a featured performer since 1973, nominated him for a Magic Academy Award for his sleight-of-hand performance;... [read more]

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