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Chanukah Begins at Sundown Friday, December 11

A Brief Story of the Miracle of Chanukah

Chanukah celebrates the victory of the Maccabees, a small band of Jewish patriots, over the mighty armies of Syrian King Antiochus. When they restored the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, the Maccabees found one jar of pure oil, enough to keep the menorah burning for just one day. But a miracle happened, and the oil burned for eight days. Each night of the holiday, we light one more candle, exchange gifts, play dreidel, and eat fried latkes and donuts to remember this victory for religious freedom and the miracle of the oil. [read more]

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Please take some time and read what other Las Vegans are saying about Las Vegas—the city we all love! With this new look for the Friday Flyer Newsletter, we ask for your comments on our new look. Good or bad we want to hear from you. You just might see your comment in the next Friday Flyer Newsletter. E-mail us at [email protected].

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This Week's Featured Column:

 

Henderson Pools Hosting
Family-Friendly Candy Cane Hunt

City of Henderson, NV

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Nevada Government 

Governor Jim Gibbons
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Governor Names New Member To Nevada Economic Forum
>> Statement From Governor Jim Gibbons On Nevada’s Budget
>> Senator Reid’s Health Care Reform Bill Would Cost Nevadans More Than Half A Billion Dollars, Federalizes Health Care
[read more]


U.S. Senator Harry Reid
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Health Reform Is An Opportunity As Great As The Costs Of Inaction
>> Republicans May Want To Do Nothing, But The American People Demand That We Act
>> Democrats’ Reform Bill Puts People Ahead Of Insurance Companies’ Profits
>> Democrats Committed To Fixing Medicare Advantage So Seniors Get More For Their Money Than Insurers Do
>> Reid, Ensign Host Promotion Of Las Vegas Soldier
>> Reid Announces $2.5 Million In Energy Efficiency Rebates Headed To Nevada
>> Reid Statement On Cancellation Of Fema Exercise
>> Mikulski Amendment Makes It Easier For Women To Receive Preventive Care That Saves Lives And Saves Money
[read more]


U.S. Senator John Ensign
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Ensign Offers Over 20 Amendments To Democrat Healthcare Reform Bill
>> Democrats Move Forward With Federally-Funded Abortions In Healthcare Bill
>> Ensign, Commerce Committee Republicans Request Investigation on Leaked Climate Research Emails
>> Ensign Supports Amendment to Keep Medicare Savings in Medicare
>> Senate Votes on Ensign Proposal to Include Medical Liability Reform in Democrat Healthcare Bill
>> Ensign Supports Restoring $120 Billion in Medicare Advantage Funds
>> Ensign Supports Proposal to Strike Medicare Cuts in Democrat Healthcare Bill
>> Ensign Supports Allowing Doctors, Not Bureaucrats, To Decide Preventive Services
[read more]


U.S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Berkley Votes To Extend Tax Savings For Nevada Families And Small Businesses
>> Congresswoman Shelley Berkley Floor Remarks In Support Of House Tax Extenders Package
>> Berkley Votes To Provide Estate Tax Certainty For Valley Families & Small Businesses
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U.S. Congresswoman Dina Titus
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Titus Statement on Announcement that FEMA Training Exercise Will Not Take Place in Las Vegas
>> Estate Tax Relief Will Create Certainty for Small Businesses
>> Titus Votes to Extend Tax Relief and Prevent Higher Taxes
[read more]


Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Mayor Oscar B. Goodman Turns on the Holiday Lights at the Fremont Street Experience Tree Lighting Ceremony
[read more]


City of Henderson, NV
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Henderson Pools Hosting Family-Friendly Candy Cane Hunt
[read more]


City of North Las Vegas, NV
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> City Council Names Ustick Acting City Manager
[read more]

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Monthly Astrology / Horoscope

Michele Avanti, CAP EFT-3
December ’09 Astrology / Horoscope
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. Test is the issue or experience which will test your focus. Key is a little gemstone... [read more]

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Entertainment

Victoria Alexander ¦ Viewpoint on Vegas
December 11, 2009
This Week: Jack The Ripper Revealed? A Trance Channeler Reveals All, Words of Encouragement for TDH! Adam Lambert’s Lewd Performance, ENVY The Steakhouse to Host South American Wine Event, Movies This Week, and more... [read more]


Pete Allman ¦ Celebrity Scene
Tony Tarantino is On the Move
It looks as though the Tarantino’s are keeping Hollywood busy. Quentin Tarantino with his latest hit Inglourious Basterds and Tony Tarantino with Tra Gli Ulivi [Between the Olive Trees] to be filmed in Italy in February 2010... [read more]


Nikki Artale ¦ Vegas Stars Interviews
Hash House a Go Go
Hash House A Go Go was the place to be on December 1, 2009 because the customers got an extra treat while eating their breakfast. They were entertained by the Dealertainers, the performers from Imperial Palace. General manager Jeff Solomon of Harrah’s... [read more]


Jackie Brett ¦ Vegas View
December 11, 2009
>> Ne-Yo To Perform At The Pearl At The Palms
>> The Gallery Presents ‘Chihuly At Citycenter’
>> Vdara Is First Citycenter Hotel To Open
And much more... [read more]


Chick Hughes ¦ Chick’s Chicks
This Week Chick is on the Red Carpet with Zowie Bowie & Evander Holyfield at the Eleven Spa!
In October, the 20,000 square foot “Eleven Spa” in Las Vegas had an event hosted by Tammy Lier and Evander Holyfield, celebrating Tammy’s Greeting Card Collection and Evander’s... [read more]


Kid Cary ¦ The Boss Asked Me Too...
Brave New World
On Tuesday, I drove over to see the opening of CityCenter. I have been driving past the site and monitoring construction for the past few years. Now, finally, my big chance to walk around and see the place for myself... [read more]


Dr. Adele “Z.Z.” Zorn ¦ Entertainment Tidbits
December 2009
Las Vegas excitement is all about the opening of CityCenter. CRYSTALS, the retail and entertainment district at CityCenter, celebrated its grand opening with a generous $25,000 donation to The Smith Center for the Performing Arts... [read more]

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Reader Submitted

Poems, Odes and Other Thoughts
The Movie by Ken Douglas
Please read this original poem submitted by Ken Douglas. If you'd like to share your poetry, odes or other thoughts, please e-mail to: [email protected]... [read more]

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VCO Artist of the Month—December 2009

 

                DON RICKLES

          

Don Rickles was born in the New York City borough of Queens to Jewish parents Max and Etta Rickles. He grew up in the borough’s Jackson Heights neighborhood. After graduating from Newtown High School, he served in the U.S. Navy in World War II aboard the USS Cyrene as a S1/c until he was honorably discharged in 1946. Two years later he studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and played occasional bit parts on television...
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