Happenings... 

National Catfish Day, June 25

International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, June 26

International Day in Support of Torture Victims, June 26

National HIV Testing Day, June 27

National Corvette Day, June 30

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This Week's Featured Columns:

 

The Top Ten Ways How NOT to Get Hired

Paul Carpino

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Nevada Government 

Governor Jim Gibbons
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Nevada ARRA Director To Remain In Present Position
>> Governor Reappoints Ogilvie To Colorado River Commission
>> Governor Announces Effort To Help Homeowners
>> Harvey Appointed To Oversee Veterans Services
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U.S. Senator Harry Reid
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Reid Meets With Brianna Denison’s Mother On New DNA Law
>> Reid Announces $170,000 To Help Homeless Veterans In Nevada
>> Reid Statement On Juneteenth
>> Reid Meets With Nevada Associated Builders And Contractors
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U.S. Senator John Ensign
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Deepwater Drilling Ban Irresponsible
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U.S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Berkley Praises House Approval Of Tough New Iran Sanctions Bill
>> Senate Republicans Deliver Slap In The Face To Nevada Unemployed
>> Berkley Urges Senate Republicans To Back Medicare Payment Fix, Unemployment Help For Nevadans
>> Berkley Applauds $100 Million In “Hardest-Hit” Funding To Aid Nevada Homeowners
>> Patient’s Bill Of Rights Enhances Healthcare Protections For Nevada Families
>> Berkley Announces $170,000 In Funding To Help Homeless Veterans Obtain Employment
>> Berkley Statement On Nevada Unemployment
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U.S. Congresswoman Dina Titus
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Titus Supports DISCLOSE Act to Increase Transparency and Disclosure of Campaign Spending
>> Titus Statement on Approval of State Plan for Hardest Hit Funds
>> Titus Introduces Bill to Help States More Effectively Plan for Security Threats
>> Titus Statement on Nevada Unemployment Numbers
[read more]

City of Henderson, NV
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Midnite Madness Sweeps Henderson 22nd Annual 1-Pitch Softball Tournament Set for July 9-11
>> Free Program Introduces Stanford University’s Living Healthfully With Chronic Conditions
>> City of Henderson Offering Early Safekey/Teen Scene Registration
>> City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department Hosting Demonstration Cooking Workshops
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City of North Las Vegas, NV
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Acting City Manager Announces Administration Changes
>> Recreation Center Hours Reduced
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Monthly Astrology / Horoscope

Michele Avanti, CAP EFT-3
June ’10 Astrology / Horoscope
Gemini, you’re the thinkers, pranksters and jesters of the zodiac. You love to talk, socialize and explore ideas. You are curious about everything and seldom afraid to ask questions. You love music, jokes and pulling pranks on people. The famous chattering teeth are a... [read more]

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Entertainment

Victoria Alexander ¦ Viewpoint on Vegas
June 25 2010
This Week: Sting’s Symphonicity concert at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, True Blood Returns!, Bob Bigelow on UFOs, Peter Gersten Will Leap off Bell Rock in 2012, and more... [read more]


Pete Allman ¦ Celebrity Scene
Damian Chapa Lives His Vision: A Feature Story
It seems like yesterday when I sat down to talk with Damian Chapa about his upcoming film, “Brando Unauthorized.” It was a tranquil day with blue skies in Marina Del Rey, California where we were relaxing on his yacht. Chapa, looked up... [read more]

Nikki Artale ¦ Vegas Stars Interviews
World Tea Expo 2010
The World Tea Expo was held June 11–13 at the Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV and had over 200 companies exhibiting their specialty teas, tea wares, books and specialty items. Over 6,000 people shopped the show floor and attended great educational seminars... [read more]

Jackie Brett ¦ Vegas View
June 25, 2010
>> Vince Neil Has Opened His Tres Rios Cantina At The Hilton
>> Tim Allen Makes His Debut Performance At The Mirage
>> Louie Anderson Will Relocate To Comedy Club At Palace Station
AND MUCH MORE... [read more]

Debbie Hall ¦ Dining with Debbie
smashburger
One of the BEST burgers is here in Southern Nevada and that is smashburger, now open with two locations. Yes, they are located on the west side, in the northwest (southwest corner of Lake Mead Boulevard and Buffalo) and southwest (southeast corner of Sahara... [read more]

Chick Hughes ¦ Chick’s Chicks
This Week, Chick Goes To XFANZ 2010 Summer Expo At The Hard Rock Casino's Rehab Pool!

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

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Community

Paul Carpino ¦ Career Curator
The Top Ten Ways How NOT to Get Hired
I’ve been meeting with many recent grads and past alumni in the last few months. Most of these candidates have never experienced a “down economy.” Many have been given jobs or experienced “AIH,” (Apply, Interview, Hired). I see too many candidates... [read more]

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Home & Family

Susie Isaacs ¦ Ms. Poker
An Open Letter
First, I want to commend you on how great the 2010 WSOP is. I was so delighted to see that, at last, the poker players rated the entire convention area—no more tents! The Food Kitchen is great, as is the Pavilion and the Amazon Rooms. The process for one to find their table... [read more]

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VCO Artist of the Month—June 2010

 

             FRANK CALIENDO

          

From his many appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and The Late Show with David Letterman, to his weekly picks segment on the FOX NFL pre-game show with Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long and Jimmy Johnson, comedian/actor/impressionist Frank Caliendo has been all over television the past few years. (Last year he even performed in front of the Vice President of the United States broadcast on C-SPAN.)

Known for “dead on” impressions of famous actors (like Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Robert DeNiro), politicians (George W. Bush, Bill Clinton) and broadcasters (John Madden, David Letterman, Jay Leno and Jim Rome), Frank, a 7-year veteran of television sketch comedy (MadTV, Hype) has his own show “Frank TV” on the TBS network.... [read more]

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