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According to a recent study, Nevada ranks 10th in the nation when it comes to senior hunger. The study – titled “Senior Hunger in America 2010: An Annual Report” – was prepared by noted economists James P. Ziliak and Craig Gundersen and released in May by the Meals On Wheels Research Foundation.
In Holland, Mich., this summer, Reason.com reports that “13-year-old Nathan Duszynski wanted to make some money to help out his disabled parents – his mom has epilepsy and his dad has multiple sclerosis.”
With the recent closing of Amonix’s solar manufacturing plant in North Las Vegas, in addition to the bankruptcy of Solyndra and several other government-aided solar companies, tough questions are being asked about renewable energy subsidies – and they should be. These questions concern every taxpayer.
So the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee had to apologize to Las Vegas Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson for allegedly libeling him in press statements. How could this happen?
Some girls grew up with the pinky-swear system. The act of linking fingers and locking eyes with someone meant, without a doubt, their word could be trusted. Others engaged in the oath of “putting it on” something of unparalleled value to remove all doubt from the subject at hand. “Put it on your first-adopted Cabbage Patch Kid,” “Put it on your Punky Brewster hi-tops” - that kind of thing.
When gymnast Kerri Strug vaulted into the air and landed a near-perfect dismount on a sprained ankle in Atlanta we championed her bravery. When diver Greg Louganis rallied to win gold after hitting his head on the diving board in Seoul, Korea, we marveled over his resilience. When Derek Redmond’s father helped the injured sprinter across the finish line in Barcelona, Spain, we shed tears for his shattered dream.
COVER STORY: The World Series of Poker, born in
a smoky room inside the Horseshoe, has grown into a yearlong event that draws players
and fans across the globe.
Aaron Kessler’s a desperate man. The Las Vegan has made nine propositions since February. He’s hired professionals to help him find the right one. Kessler’s quarry? A house.
Liberty’s Michael Vargas was well aware of Bishop Gorman’s credentials as he stepped to the plate in the top of the ninth inning Saturday.