Happening This Week... 

Girl Scouts Founded, March 12, 1912...

Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA) is a youth organization for girls in the United States and American girls living abroad. It describes itself as "the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls." The Girl Scout program, which developed from the concerns of the progressive movement in the United States, sought to promote the social welfare of young women and was formed as a counterpart to the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). It was founded by Juliette Gordon Low on March 12, 1912 and is based on the Scouting principles developed by Robert Baden-Powell... [read more]

VCO’s Frank Marino’s Birthday is Sunday, March 14...

Let's all wish Frank a good birthday this year. He is “39 again, for the first time.” Who knew. Anyway, someone may want to be kind enough to send him a book on how to handicap basketball games. Sometimes even the POS 5 writer himself needs a little help.

Saint Patrick's Day, March 17...

Saint Patrick's Day (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig) colloquially St. Paddy's Day or simply Paddy's Day, is an annual feast day that celebrates Saint Patrick (circa AD 387–493), the most commonly recognised of the patron saints of Ireland, and is generally celebrated on 17 March.

The day is a national holiday of Ireland, a bank holiday in Northern Ireland and a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland. In United Kingdom (excluding Northern Ireland), Australia, New Zealand and Montserrat it is widely celebrated, while in the United States it is a public holiday... [read more]

The Rubber Band is Patented, March 17, 1845...

A rubber band (in some regions known as a binder, elastic band, lackey band, laggy band, lacka band or gumband) is a short length of rubber and latex formed in the shape of a loop. They come in multiple colors, including tan, pink, blue, red, yellow, orange, fuschia, and green. Such bands are typically used to hold multiple objects together. The rubber band was patented in England on March 17, 1845 by Stephen Perry... [read more]

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Community Service Announcement #1 

In Memory of...
CATTEL

Join friends and family as they memorialize Cattel at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Center for Spiritual Living Greater Las Vegas at 1420 E Harmon, Las Vegas, NV. www.cslglv.org

A potluck is planned afterward in the Social Hall: please bring your favorite dish to share.

All who desire to participate in this service or contribute to the potluck: please visit and post your message at groups.yahoo.com/group/Cattel and we will contact you for inclusion no later than Saturday, March 13.

We specially invite congregants from Cattel’s other spiritual homes to join Rev. Doug with a formal speech, performing or providing the CD of a favored music selection. There will be informal time scheduled during the service for spontaneous brief sharing.

A Memorial Fund will be announced during the service to cover Cattel’s memorial expenses, with any remaining funds contributed to local charities Cattel supported.

For more information contact the Center for Creative Therapeutic Arts at 702-363-8166, visit www.ccta.us or e-mail [email protected].

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Community Service Announcement #2

Race 4 Kids this weekend at The District at Green Valley Ranch. Click above for all the info.

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Community Service Announcement #3

Third Annual ‘Step Out For Safety’ Walk
To Emphasize Importance Of Seat Belt Use

Event Caps Nevada’s First-Ever Seat Belt Awareness Week—March 20–27

The Adam Thomas Health & Safety Foundation will join with UMC Trauma Center, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Safe Community Partnership, Nevada Office of Traffic Safety, and the Governor’s Advisory Board on Traumatic Brain Injury to sponsor the 3rd Annual Step Out for Safety Walk on March 27.

The event will be held at the UMC Trauma Center Parking Lot (across from Trauma Center’s entrance Goldring/West Charleston Blvd.) and will include a one-mile fun walk, a three-mile run, and a separate children’s course to get the whole family involved. Registration is free and will begin at 9:30 a.m. that day, with the Walk/Run starting at 10:00 a.m.

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This Week's Featured Column:

 

NBA Veteran Ricky Sobers Hosting Basketball Clinic

City of Henderson

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Nevada Government 

Governor Jim Gibbons
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Governor Signs Jobs Bill
>> Governor Vetoes Senate Bill 3
[read more]

U.S. Senator Harry Reid
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Reid, In Letter To Mcconnell, Outlines The Path Forward On Health Insurance Reform
>> Reid Announces Nearly $5 Million For Health Care Services For Underserved Nevadans
>> Reid Urges Approval Of Construction Of Natural Gas Power Plant
>> Reid Meets With Special Agent In Charge Of Las Vegas FBI Division
>> The Reid Report—March 5, 2010
[read more]

U.S. Senator John Ensign
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Statement In Response To New York Times Story
>> Ensign Fights For Mine Safety By Protecting Tax Incentives
>> Ensign, Reid Secure Geothermal Royalties For Nevada Counties
>> Ensign, Reid Legislation Will Bring Geothermal Royalties Back To Nevada
[read more]

U.S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Clean Energy Development Good For Nevada And The Nation
>> Berkley Announces $218,000 Grant For Nevada Minority Business Development Center
>> Berkley Pays Tribute To Law Enforcement, Security Officers Who Stopped Las Vegas Courthouse Attack
>> Berkley Bill Would Tighten Enforcement Of Iran Sanctions
>> Use $100 Million In Federal “HFA Hardest-Hit” Funding Now To Aid Nevada Homeowners
>> Berkley Announces $2.1 Million In Recovery Act Funding For Nevada Transportation Needs
[read more]

U.S. Congresswoman Dina Titus
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Wind Turbine Manufacturing Plant Is the Type of Business We Need to Bring to Las Vegas to Create Good Jobs
>> Insurance Companies More Concerned About Bottom Line than People of District Three
>> Titus Statement on Ban on For-Profit Earmarks
>> Titus Resolution Honors the Bravery of Security Personnel During January Courthouse Shooting
>> Titus Offers Proposal to Effectively Use Additional Federal Housing Funds for Nevada
[read more]

City of Henderson, NV
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> NBA Veteran Ricky Sobers Hosting Basketball Clinic
[read more]


City of North Las Vegas, NV
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Ward 4 Councilman Richard J. Cherchio To Hold Budget Town Hall Meeting
[read more]

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Monthly Astrology / Horoscope

Michele Avanti, CAP EFT-3
March ’10 Astrology / Horoscope
Pisces you are the dream weavers of the zodiac. Extremely sensitive and compassionate you either champion those less fortunate or run to escape from the pain you feel around you. From spiritual leaders, artists and psychics to drug addicts and... [read more]

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Entertainment

Victoria Alexander ¦ Viewpoint on Vegas
March 12, 2010
This Week: Human Nature again, Uganda Child Sacrifices, Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, Roman Polanski’s The Ghostwriter, Starz “Spartacus: Blood and Sand”, and more... [read more]


Pete Allman ¦ Celebrity Scene
SOI 56 Sets Trend In Dining
If you haven’t traveled to Bangkok and explored their cuisine, now is the time. However, if you’re unable to do this, the next best thing is to visit SOI 56 Bangkok. Located between Selma and Sunset, this quaint and contemporary eatery is... [read more]

Nikki Artale ¦ Vegas Stars Interviews
The Magic of Seth Grabel and Steve Dacri—Two Magical Magicians
Seth Grabel has fun doing his magic shows and it is a joy to watch him. He not only is a good magician, he is a great performer. Seth has perfected his show with a lot of constant practice. Seth has performed in many clubs and is the opening act for The Amazing Jonathan... [read more]

Jackie Brett ¦ Vegas View
March 12, 2010
>> Garth Brooks Sells Out Second Series Of Concerts
>> ‘Girl’s Night: The Musical’ Debuts At MGM In May
>> Rick Faugno Headlines Again At South Point
AND MUCH MORE... [read more]

Chick Hughes ¦ Chick’s Chicks
This Week, Chick Parties with Some Model Friends at the Executive Lounge in the Stirling Club at Turnberry Towers!

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


Little Anthony ¦ Little Anthony's This and That
Don’t Tell Me You Have Not Heard About The Moondog Coronation Ball?
To start with, here is a little history behind legendary The Moondog Coronation Ball. First off, it pays homage to Alan Freed—the Cleveland deejay who did more for rock music (as we know it) than any other person I can think of... [read more]

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Home & Family

Susie Isaacs ¦ Ms. Poker
Tell Them—Make Their Day!
I decided, after busting out of the Orleans HORSE tournament five from the money, to take myself out to dinner. Since TGI Fridays is a few steps from the Orleans poker room, that was my choice. I have been going to Fridays since my days in Atlanta when the first... [read more]

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Reader Submitted

Poems, Odes and Other Thoughts
The Leprechauns Gold
An original poem submitted by H.L. Wright.

If you'd like to share your poetry, odes or other thoughts, please e-mail to: [email protected]

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VCO Artist of the Month—March 2010

 

             GORDIE BROWN

          

Born June 15, 1963 in Laval, Québec, Canada, Gordie Brown is an impressionist, singer and entertainer. He is well known for his amazing comedy and celebrity impressions such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jack Nicholson and Sylvester Stallone, as well as Las Vegas icons like Elvis Presley and Sammy Davis, Jr. Gordie Brown has consistently received rave reviews by both critics and audiences alike, and has been recognized as Entertainer of the Year and Best Show.

No stranger to the camera, Gordie Brown kicked off his career in television co-hosting NBC’s “Friday Night Videos.” This was followed by several memorable appearances on the popular game show “Hollywood Squares”... [read more]

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