Happenings... 

Captive Nations Week, July 18–24

World Day for International Justice, July 17

National Caviar Day, July 18

International Chess Day, July 20

National Junk Food Day, July 21

Rat Catcher's Day, July 22

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Community Service Announcement 

Liberace Foundation & Museum Seeking Volunteers
To Participate In A Variety Of Roles

-Volunteering at the Museum Provides a Unique and Exciting Opportunity-

The Liberace Foundation & Museum is seeking enthusiastic, outgoing volunteers to greet guests, serve as a Museum guides, assist in the Gift Store and Cabaret Showroom and more.

A unique atmosphere, the Museum gives volunteers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to help preserve the dedication to the legendary Liberace in a space filled with his rare antiques and treasures. In addition, volunteers receive a complimentary lunch for each day of service and are afforded the opportunity to see shows in the Cabaret Showroom.

Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. No experience is necessary. To learn about volunteer opportunities available at the Liberace Foundation & Museum, contact Shirley Swift at 702.798.5595 or [email protected].

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This Week's Featured Columns:

 

The Secret is Out!

Susie Isaacs

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Nevada Government 

U.S. Senator Harry Reid
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> The Reid Report—July 15, 2010
>> Reid Congratulates Bryce Harper On Winning Golden Spikes Award
>> Reid Meets With Nevada Students From The “Do The Write Thing” Challenge
>> Reid Statement On Las Vegas Chamber Of Commerce Supporting Small Business Jobs Bill
>> Reid Announces Expansion Of Lithium Mining In Silver Peak
>> Reid Announces $6.3 Million For McCarran Airport Rehabilitation
>> Reid Hails 800 Mining Jobs With Expansion At Round Mountain Mine
[read more]

U.S. Senator John Ensign
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Ensign, Schrader Celebrate 250 Years Of Veterinary Profession
>> Congress Should Pass Communications Accessibility Legislation
>> Ensign Votes Against Wall Street Status Quo Bill
>> Ensign Fights For Nevada Jobs
[read more]

U.S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Berkley Announces $16.3 Million For Nevada Homeland Security Needs
>> Berkley Calls For Swift Action By President On Wall Street Reforms Needed To Safeguard Nevada Consumers, Small Businesses
>> Berkley Continues Fight To Give Unemployed Nevadans An Extra Helping Hand
[read more]

U.S. Congresswoman Dina Titus
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Titus Applauds Senate Passage of Wall Street Reform That Will End Taxpayer Bailouts
>> Titus’ Weekends Without Hunger Bill Included in Child Nutrition Act
>> Titus Joins Unemployed Workers to Call on Republicans to Stop Blocking an Extension of Unemployment Benefits
>> Titus Cosponsors Wind and Solar Leasing Bill to Create Clean Energy Jobs in Nevada
>> Titus Applauds Move by VA to Increase Care for Veterans with PTSD
>> Titus Honors Sergeant Hennigan of Southern Nevada Who Was Killed in Afghanistan
>> Titus Helping Homeowners Get the Assistance They Need During Wells Fargo Housing Workshop
[read more]

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Monthly Astrology / Horoscope

Michele Avanti, CAP EFT-3
July ’10 Astrology / Horoscope
Cancer, you’re the emotional, intuitive, nurturing, family-oriented sign of the zodiac. You’re very protective of your family, property and homeland. Your most positive qualities include: being helpful, imaginative, receptive, nurturing, motherly... [read more]

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Entertainment

Victoria Alexander ¦ Viewpoint on Vegas
July 16, 2010
This Week: The RPK Experiment: Phase Three: Victoria (Peru), Camille Paglia slams Lady Gaga, The Malleus Maleficarum, I Play Tournament Poker!, Extraterrestrials in Bayan-Kara-Ula?, Alain Nu’s Picture Your ESP, and more... [read more]

Nikki Artale ¦ Vegas Stars Interviews
Gary Spivey
On June 26–27, 2010 I spent a weekend at a spiritual retreat with Gary Spivey at the Tahiti Village in Las Vegas and it was an enlightening experience. The seminar was a sold out event for the two days. Many of the people there were devout followers who believe... [read more]

Jackie Brett ¦ Vegas View
July 16, 2010
>> Daniel Tosh Returns To The Mirage July 23–24
>> Imperial Palace Opens New Quesadilla Restaurant
>> China Grill's Bathroom Is Finalist In 2010 Best Restroom Contest
AND MUCH MORE... [read more]

Debbie Hall ¦ Debbie Discovers Las Vegas & Dining with Debbie
Women of Las Vegas
This Week: Chef Josette Leblond founder and president of Normandie Pate, Inc AND Schyler Richards Associate Vice President for Advancement at Touro University Nevada.... [read more]

Charlie Palmer Steak
Renowned Chef Charlie Palmer is one of the pioneers of progressive American cuisine, an evolving style of cooking built on classical French technique with regional American ingredients. His restaurants are known to incorporate his style and still remain unique... [read more]

Chick Hughes ¦ Chick’s Chicks
This Week, Chick Goes To A Buddy’s Great Birthday Party At The Palms Casino Pool!

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


Kid Cary ¦ The Boss Asked Me...
Never Listen to Peter Anthony
A few years ago I was enjoying a lunch with one of my idols, Peter Anthony. If you don’t know him, Peter Anthony is a Las Vegas legend; from the early days, he performed at all the Strip and Downtown hotels. He is a very funny man and an excellent musician... [read more]

Little Anthony ¦ Little Anthony's This and That
Gone Fishin’—All In The Family
Well, folks it is true—I finally went fishing. Not only did I drive for over 4 hours but if you have ever driven from Las Vegas to Los Angeles, you know this is 4 long hours. But I was on a mission—a mission to fish and it was also a labor of love. I’ll explain... [read more]

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Home & Family

Susie Isaacs ¦ Ms. Poker
The Secret is Out!
I have been sitting on a big secret for months. At last I can share it with you. But first, a quick WSOP recap. I bombed out of the ladies event on a terrible beat, but good play. I got very deep in the Seniors, 78th out of 3,148, not bad and a nice little payday. As for the main event...[read more]

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Reader Submitted

Poems, Odes and Other Thoughts
LOVE TO YOU
Please read this 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]... [read more]

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VCO Artist of the Month—July 2010

 

             MATT GOSS

          

Matt Goss enjoyed more than a decade of success as lead singer for Bros. Their debut album, "Push" sold 400,000 copies within its first week of release and in excess of 5 million, worldwide. Over their career, Bros recorded three successful albums, including thirteen Top 5 singles and selling 16 million records, worldwide. Over the course of two global tours, Matt headlined the world's most prestigious venues including the Sydney Entertainment Centre, Tokyo's Buddha Khan, The Royal Albert Hall and 15 consecutive nights at London's Wembley Arena, and his farewell performance was at London's Wembley Stadium.

Bros played a live summer concert to 70,000 fans... [read more]

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