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Vince Neil flying all over the map

Vince Neil is full of news today. He’s starting a charter jet airline in Las Vegas soon. He’s recording his first solo album in 10 years here, while working on an autobiography. And he’s got advice for Tiger Woods.

MUSEUM MURALS DEBATED

The Erotic Heritage Museum sits on Industrial Boulevard next to, but separate from, Déjá Vu Showgirls, a nude dancing club. A billboard for a topless bar towers over its parking lot.

Benefits for Nevadans touted in health care bill

Sen. Harry Reid on Monday defended his tactics in wrangling 60 Senate votes for a health care overhaul even as partisan critics labeled the Democratic majority leader’s deal-making an effort to “buy votes.”

Eleven full-time workers lose positions at Springs Preserve

Just as the annual Winter Lights Festival was getting under way at the Springs Preserve last week, 11 of its staff members were handed their walking papers by the Las Vegas Valley Water District.

‘X-mas’ needs more laughs but manages to bring smiles

Don’t let the title fool you. Stage Door Theatre’s “An X-mas Carol” is suitable for adults and kids alike. The best thing about director/conceiver Terrence R. Williams’ improvisation show is the concept.

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Outbreak was preventable

The largest health-care-related hepatitis C outbreak in U.S. history, which could cost as much as $21 million in investigative and medical expenses, could have been prevented, according to the Southern Nevada Health District’s final investigative report.

CORRECTIONS

State Sen. Floyd Lamb was misidentified as Ralph Lamb in Jane Ann Morrison’s column Monday. The park recently was transferred from the state to the city of Las Vegas and the present name is Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, not Floyd Lamb State Park at Tule Springs.

Removed Family Court judge seeks to fill seat

CARSON CITY — Former Family Court Judge Robert Teuton has applied to fill the judicial vacancy that was created in November when he was removed from the bench by a Supreme Court order.

Gibbons: Pay cuts preferable

CARSON CITY — Gov. Jim Gibbons told legislators in a closed-door meeting Monday that he would prefer cutting wages of state employees to laying off a massive number of workers because of declining tax revenue.

‘Nutcracker’ a near-perfect treat

No one can accuse the current performance by Nevada Ballet Theatre at the Paris Theatre of being just another “Nutcracker.” Those who have enjoyed the annual holiday tradition over the past decade or so in Las Vegas have a new reason — or many — to dash to the show. Costumes, lighting, choreography and most of the dancers are all new and sparkling. The result is a near-perfect holiday treat.

Yucca Mountain Project experiencing brain drain

WASHINGTON — The acting head of the Yucca Mountain Project is retiring at the end of the month along with another top official, the latest to depart the shrinking nuclear waste program, the Department of Energy confirmed.

Reid says support for health care bill to swell, defends deal

WASHINGTON — Sen. Harry Reid defended the health care agreement that Democrats reached over the weekend, saying Monday that support for the bill will grow once it gets passed and Americans see its benefits.

Interest builds among several for state post

The candidate field in the race for lieutenant governor is taking shape, with incumbent Brian Krolicki leading the Republican side and several candidates vying for the Democratic nomination.