Happening This MONTH... 

National Black History Month...

After leaving Howard University because of differences with its president, Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson devoted the rest of his life to historical research. He worked to preserve the history of African Americans and accumulated a collection of thousands of artifacts and publications. He noted that African American contributions "were overlooked, ignored, and even suppressed by the writers of history textbooks and the teachers who use them." Race prejudice, he concluded, "is merely the logical result of tradition, the inevitable outcome of thorough instruction to the effect that the Negro has never contributed anything to the progress of mankind." In 1926, Woodson single-handedly pioneered the celebration of "Negro History Week," for the second week in February, to coincide with marking the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. The week was later extended to the full month of February and renamed Black History Month.

American Heart Month...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of disability. The most common heart disease in the United States is coronary heart disease, which often appears as a heart attack. In 2009, an estimated 785,000 Americans had a new coronary attack, and about 470,000 will have a recurrent attack. About every 25 seconds, an American will have a coronary event, and about one every minute will die from one...
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Community Service Announcement 

Klip It For Kidz Returns in March,
Raising Funds for the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada along with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the Clark County Fire Department are proud to present the 2nd Annual Klip it for Kidz on March 13, at Town Square Las Vegas, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This special event will benefit the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation's programs and services for critically ill children and their families living in Southern Nevada. We are expecting to welcome over 1,500 people. [More Event Info and Pledge Form]

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This Week's Featured Column:

 

Vegas PBS Accepting Entries for 2010 PBS Kids Go! Writers Contest

Vegas PBS

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Nevada Government 

Governor Jim Gibbons
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Governor Gibbons Angered And Disappointed By President’s Remarks
>> Governor Gibbons Says President Making Right Decision On Yucca Mountain
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U.S. Senator Harry Reid
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Reid Meets With Members Of The American Institute Of Architects From Nevada
>> Reid Meets With Nevada Representatives Of The Clean Economy Network
>> Reid: America’s Security At Risk While Republicans Delay Key Nominations
>> Reid Applauds HUD Decision To Send Eight Staff Members To Las Vegas
>> Reid Statement On Black History Month
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U.S. Senator John Ensign
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> My State Has Taken Another Hit From Obama That We Cannot Afford
>> Ensign Joins Legislation To Try Christmas Day Bomber In Military Tribunal
>> More Of The Same With Obama Budget
>> Ensign Praises Announcement Of Commission To Study Alternatives To Yucca Mountain
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U.S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Berkley Bids Goodbye To “Yucca Mountain Johnny”
>> Berkley Defends Las Vegas In House Floor Speech On Obama Remarks
>> Berkley To Obama: Stop Picking On Las Vegas
>> Berkley, Nevada Vets Tour Valley’s New VA Medical Complex
>> White House Budget Axes All Yucca Mountain Funding
>> Berkley Hails Creation Of New Blue Ribbon Panel On Nuclear Wast
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U.S. Congresswoman Dina Titus
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Titus Supports PAYGO Legislation to Restore Fiscal Responsibility
>> Billions in Bonuses Prove Big Wall Street Banks Still Don’t Get It
>> Titus Statement on President’s Comments Regarding Las Vegas
>> Titus Applauds Elimination of Yucca Funding in President’s Budget
>> Titus Statement on Additional HUD Staff in Las Vegas
>> Titus Applauds Latest Step to Stop Yucca Mountain
>> Titus Statement on 4th Quarter GDP Increase
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City of North Las Vegas, NV
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> City Council Kicks Off Town Hall Meeting Series
>> Mayor Pro Tem William E. Robinson To Hold Town Hall Meeting
>> Get Hooked At The All American Kid’s Fishing Derby
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City of Henderson, NV
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Dedication of Ben Stepman Plaza at Heritage Park Set For February 6, 2010
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Monthly Astrology / Horoscope

Michele Avanti, CAP EFT-3
February ’10 Astrology / Horoscope
Aquarius you’re the opinionated humanitarians who carry around a soapbox to lecture to the world. You’re spontaneous, innovative, rebellious, progressive, intuitive, driven by the need for freedom, original and detached. You can also be... [read more]

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Entertainment

Victoria Alexander ¦ Viewpoint on Vegas
February 5, 2010
This Week: Avatar Overtakes Titanic, Ferraro VIP Grand Opening, Possible Terror Attack Within 12 Months, Belize, The Grandfather Maximon, Searching for ETs on Earth, Mel Gibson’s Edge of Darkness, and more...
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Pete Allman ¦ Celebrity Scene
Terry Fator—A Man of His Own Virtue
Although Terry Fator captured the hearts (and funny bones) of America when he was selected as the top act on season two of America’s Got Talent, he’s remained humble and kind to everyone he meets. His sold out shows at The Mirage, which have brought the gift of laughter... [read more]

Nikki Artale ¦ Vegas Stars Interviews
Miss America 2010
Miss America contestant’s filled one of the dining rooms of Buca di Beppo at 412 East Flamingo Ave, Las Vegas to the delight of all the people having dinner there. It was so special to spend a few hours with the 53 contestants and to see the joy and happiness they were all... [read more]

Jackie Brett ¦ Vegas View
February 5, 2010
>> Las Vegas Natural History Museum Opens Egyptian Pavilion
>> Comedians Jo Koy And Daniel Tosh Headline The Mirage In March
>> Blues Guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd Visits The Orleans
AND MUCH MORE... [read more]

Steve Dacri ¦ Magically Vegas
Getting Better All The Time
In response to so many wonderful friends, I want to thank everyone for their emails and cards and calls as I recoup from a scary few weeks...and fill in the blanks of my adventure... [read more]


Gennifer Flowers ¦ Gennifer with a G
Bad Choices For All The Right Reasons
Bad choices for all the right reasons. What a phrase and oh, how true! Just want to let you know that this is going to be the title of one of my new songs for my next CD entitled “SEXY SONGS FROM A (not so dumb) BLONDE!”... [read more]

Chick Hughes ¦ Chick’s Chicks
This Week, More Hot Babes With Chick From The 2010 AVN Show...
I’m no angel but she is! And also a model from “Blue Bird Films.”...
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Little Anthony ¦ Little Anthony's This and That
They Call Me “Mr. Gadget”
I like the classic film “They Call Me Mr. Tibbs” and when I wrote this article, I thought I would borrow the title. Except this time, it is more about being “gadget-minded” and not one of “respect” as the Sidney Poitier film stressed in the racially changing late ’60s–early ’70s... [read more]

Chuck Rounds ¦ Las Vegas Entertainment News
February 2010
February is usually a great month for Las Vegas...there are three major events that make it one of the busier months of the year—The Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, and MAGIC (along with several other conventions). February is the shortest month of the year, but Las Vegas... [read more]

Lucille Thaler & Tony Zanoff ¦ Valley News Team
Palm Springs—An Oasis in the Desert, The HOTEL ZOSO and More…
The Hotel Zoso is oh!—So, wonderful! The Hotel Zoso in Palm Springs, CA is a total respite from civilization as we perceive it. It is a quiet but delicious—a party in the spirit of indulgence—luxurious, relaxing and fun! Actually... [read more]

Dr. Adele “Z.Z.” Zorn ¦ Society News
11th Annual Canon Customer Appreciation Reception
The 11th Annual Canon U.S. A. Customer Appreciation Star-Studded Reception was held Friday, January 8 at the BELLAGIO’s Grand Ballroom. Elegantly dressed guests of the evening event enjoyed fine cuisine, live and silent auctions... [read more]

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Community 

Vegas PBS ¦ Community Engagement
Vegas PBS Accepting Entries for 2010 PBS Kids Go! Writers Contest
Vegas PBS is now accepting entries for the 2010 PBS Kids Go! Writers Contest from students in kindergarten to third grade throughout Nevada. The new contest extends the powerful tradition and annual success of the 15 year, national Reading... [read more]

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Home & Family 

Susie Isaacs ¦ Ms. Poker
Thoughts Become Things
A week ago, I saw Bette Midler being interviewed about her Las Vegas Show, which is coming to a close. I thought, I would love to see her “live” before she goes, but a search for tickets showed them to be out of my price range... [read more]

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VCO Artist of the Month—February 2010

 

             LARRY G. JONES

          

Larry has earned the highest of accolades from the press and the public for his award winning show “The Man of 1002 Voices.” He has performed over 1,400 shows as a Las Vegas Headliner and countless more as an Emcee, Corporate Entertainer, and live vocalist. He’s also performed at major theme parks and State Fairs, and been an emcee for major events. He has put together a show that is not only clean but very funny and entertaining, as well as truly vocally amazing. Are you ready to have some fun?

Larry G. Jones’ voice has been heard around the world, on radio, TV, and by well over 250,000 people at his show in Las Vegas! Larry Jones’ ability to be a chameleon with his voice and his love of performing on the stage led him Las Vegas after 14 years as a studio and live vocalist... [read more]

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