Easter is an
important religious feast in the Christian liturgical year. In
Christian belief, Jesus was resurrected from the dead three days
after his crucifixion. Many Christian denominations celebrate this
resurrection on Easter Day or Easter Sunday (also Resurrection Day
or Resurrection Sunday), two days after Good Friday. The chronology
of his death and resurrection is variously interoperated to be
between the years 26 and 36 A.D. Easter is linked to the
Jewish Passover not only for much of its symbolism but also for its
position in the calendar. It is also linked to Spring Break, a
secular school holiday (customarily a week long) celebrated at
various times across North America, and characterized by road trips
and bacchanalia. Cultural elements, such as the Easter Bunny,
have become part of the holiday's modern celebrations, and those
aspects are often celebrated by many Christians and non-Christians
alike. There are also some Christian denominations who do not
celebrate Easter.
On April 4th
VCO's own Little Anthony and his Imperials were inducted into
the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Kudos for 50 years of some of the
most memorable music ever recorded!
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Governor Jim Gibbons has written a letter to
President Barack Obama asking President Obama to meet with
Governor Gibbons. President Obama will be in Las Vegas in
May for a political fundraiser......
Senator Harry Reid
You're Invited You are invited to attend
Senator Harry Reid’s Implementation Workshop for The American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act.....
Seeking to protect patient access to osteoporosis testing,
Congresswoman Shelley Berkley has introduced H.R. 1894, The Medicare
Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2009......
Congresswoman Dina
Titus
Titus Seeks Funding for Projects
that Invest in Southern Nevada
Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s
Third District announced the projects that she is
seeking funding for through the appropriations process.
In order to increase transparency and openness in the
funding process, Titus posted to her website every
request she submitted to the House Appropriations
Committee.........
At the April 15 City Council
meeting, council members will consider cost-cutting alternatives that would
enable the City to offset its anticipated $8.2 million budget deficit for the
2009-2010 fiscal year general fund..............
Democratic Party
Week in Review
Despite Gov. Jim Gibbons' flip flops on the
issues, Nevada's Democratic state legislators have made
passing legislation to accept federal funds to increase and
extend unemployment benefits for out-of-work Nevadans a
priority.....
Johnathan L. Abbinett
Tortured Soul
Once again, I had the pleasure of
collaborating with the only RJ Reporter assigned to
cover both wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and Veteran's
Issues - Keith Rogers (who is a Vietnam Era Veteran
himself)! ....
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....
Glamour
photographers love to shoot at first light, and this morning, the 51
Miss USA 2009 contestants were up way before dawn busy with hair and
makeup!....
Well back in Vegas –
home again. I’m reflecting on all that has happened in
the past week - WOW. The celebration at the Rock HOF
will always be something I will cherish for the
remainder of my life.......
It
has taken me over a year and a half, leaving my career (temporarily) in
broadcasting and joining the ranks of the unemployed, but my first book
is now complete and will be available for online orders by the time you
read this at our website......
ShoWest 2009 honored movie industry talent in addition
to revealing the latest technology from projection
systems to a sensory-rich lounge chair that creates
motion for theater-goers, and the event was also a stage
for charitable works aiding children and families
managing autism….....…………
Celebrity
Chef Connection
Java Detour
Java Detour, which has been in Las Vegas for about three
years, is a not just ANY coffee place but one uses only
100 percent organic, Fair Trade coffee, teas and
espresso beans and is also hormone free. Java Detour
freshly roasts all coffee beans in-house for true coffee
connoisseurs........
The Odyssey Masters
8th Annual Dinner outdid itself at
its black-tie event at the
BELLAGIO. The Gala presented
culinary excellence from 10 of Las
Vegas' most prized chefs along with
incomparable wines.......
Tom Jones International
A Terrific New Tom Jones Interview
on TampaBay.com
Last week we asked you to send a question
for Tom to Sean Daly, a writer at TampaBay.com who was,
after 39 years as a fan, going to interview Sir Tom.
Don’t know if he used any of your questions, but the
article is terrific.......
Kid Cary
Magic’s a Drag
What do you say about a funny drag queen
that does tricks? She’s tall, intelligent, well
dressed, with a charming smile, and is all woman.
Well, maybe not, but close enough from 30 feet away.....
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
Concerned About Losing Your Home?
Beware!
If you are facing foreclosure, beware of scammers!
Generally, you do not need to pay anyone to seek a loan
modification for you. You should be very suspicious if
someone knocks on your door telling you that they can
save your home........
Cjay Judd Media Allowed
To Witness Return Of War Casualty
Last month Defense Secretary Robert Gates decided to
permit the flag-draped caskets of America's war dead to be photographed
by news organizations when the fallen return to U.S. soil, at Dover Air
Force Base in Delaware if the families agreed......
Cathy Warriner The St.
Patrick’s Day Parade
The St. Patrick’s Day parade in Henderson was a blast. M
Resort & Casino was generous to sponsor our float and what a beautiful
float it was. Our star performers had the crowd on their feet and even
put some tears in their eyes......
Hispanic community
The Latin Chamber of Commerce
Monthly Luncheon The
Latin Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to its
Monthly Luncheon on Friday, April 17th at 11:30 a.m. at
the Culinary Training Academy. This month's keynote
speaker is Pat Mulroy, General Manager of the Southern
Nevada Water Authority (SNWA)........
Las Vegas Kabbalah Centre
Weekly Insight Your
consciousness and your thoughts determine what comes into your life. What you
send out is what comes back. BOOMERANG!....
Bruce Merrin
Summerlin Arbors 4.0 Team Defeats
All-American Lorenzi 4-l
What a perfect birthday present today -
Summerlin Arbors 4 - All American Lorenzi 1 None of us
really like 7 a.m. start up times. When we arrived at
6:30 a.m. it was freezing and very windy. However you
guys really DELIVERED BIG TIME...
How do you make a poker game
different? It's you, your cards, your ability, our luck, and in the case of
tournament poker, stamina. The first big difference I saw in poker began in 2002
with the poker Renaissance.......
"How deep
are you?" This query is a common one in no-limit hold'em,
and justifiably so. Your stack size in that game has an
enormous effect on your strategy. (We are talking about the
ratio of your stack size to the size of the blinds, and not
the actual stakes of the game.)....
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Wag a Tail
Walk A Thon
A 2-mile fun walk at Kellogg Zaher Sports
Complex
Saturday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to noon
The Kellogg Zaher Sports Complex will host the
Wag-a-tail Walk-a-thon fundraiser for the The
Las Vegas Valley Humane Society. It will be a
great day to enjoy the nice weather with your
pets and two-legged family members. The day
includes an "Easter Bonnet Contest for you &
your four-legged friends" as well as chances to
microchip your pet, take photos, enjoy sponsor
exhibits and have professional photos taken of
your pets. Proceeds will help to fund the work
of the Las Vegas Valley Humane Society in their
work to provide medical care, spays, neuters and
food for homeless animals in Clark County.
Fees
$30 for adults, $20 for children. Go to the
website at www.lvvhumane.org
Free Family Film in the Park
Centennial Hills Park Amphitheatre
Friday, April 10, 8 p.m.
7101 N. Buffalo Drive
between Deer Springs Way and Elkhorn Road.
Bring the children to enjoy “The Spiderwick
Chronicles” family film.
The public is invited
to bring picnics and blankets. No pets, please.
Free admission. Call 229-1087 for information.
Saturday, May 23 – “Kung Fu Panda,” rated PG
Friday, June 26 – “Babe, The Gallant Pig,” rated G
The city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure
Services will present a family film at 8 p.m.
each evening. Each film lasts about 90 minutes.
Admission is free. The park is located at 7101
N. Buffalo Drive, between Deer Springs Way and
Elkhorn Road. There are several parking lots
within the park, with access off of Deer Springs
and Buffalo. Participants may bring picnics,
blankets and folding chairs, but no pets or
glass containers will be allowed. Films may be
canceled for inclement weather. For more
information, call (702) 229-1087.
Centennial Hills Park offers giant steel sculptures of prehistoric animals that
once roamed the area and accompanying
educational signage; a playground with splash
pad; soccer fields; dog runs; sand volleyball
complex; horseshoe pits; a jogging/walking path;
restrooms; picnic shelters for small groups and
ramadas for larger groups, in addition to the
outdoor grass amphitheatre with seating capacity
for 3,500. Near the amphitheatre is the first
fully Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
compliant playground in Las Vegas. This
boundless playground allows children of all
abilities to play together. The playground is
accessible for children with disabilities, with
ramps and plays areas designed specifically to
allow wheelchair access. The playground also is
challenging for fully able children. It is built
into a hillside with three levels accessible via
ramps and bridges, and offers activity features
conducive to those with disabilities.
How to do Business with Clark County - Goods and
Services
This outreach event is sponsored by Clark County
Purchasing/Business Development. If you have any
questions, please contact Diana Escobar, in CC
Purchasing/Business Development, at (702)
455-4432. The event will be held on Wednesday,
April 22, 2009, from 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m., at
the Clark County Government Center, 1st floor,
Pueblo Room. Download Workshop Registration Form
here
Local Celebrities Scoop Ice Cream For Charity
For
Ben & Jerry’s 31st
Annual “Free Cone Day” April 21
Henderson Ben & Jerry’s locations will serve
free ice cream cones to benefit
Lied Discovery Children’s Museum and the Nevada
Community Learning Centers
Ben & Jerry’s will commemorate its 31st Annual “Free
Cone Day” at the Galleria Mall at Sunset in
Henderson with celebrity scoopers to benefit
Lied Discovery Children’s Museum and at the
District at Green Valley Ranch location to
benefit the Nevada Community Learning Centers
(formerly Classroom on Wheels). All small cones
are FREE with no purchase necessary, but patrons
are invited to make a donation to the respective
local charity.
Local celebrities will roll up their sleeves and
dig in at both locations and work to help raise
money by scooping ice cream throughout the day
on Tuesday, April 21, 2009, from noon to 8 p.m.
Celebrities are being confirmed and will be
announced shortly.
The Galleria Mall At Sunset is located at 1300
W. Sunset Road at the intersection of Stephanie
Street. Ben & Jerry’s is located on the Upper
Level, across from the Food Court. For more
information, please contact Ben & Jerry’s at
702-435-0330. The District at Green Valley Ranch
is located next to the Green Valley Ranch Casino
on I-215 and Green Valley Parkway. For more
information, please contact Ben & Jerry’s at
702-437-3300.
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