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Nevada Hangs on White House Christmas Tree |
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Commentator Rosie Dempsey, who's wintering in DC shares a recent White House adventure with Searchlight Artist Maria Volborth. Senator
Harry Reid picked Volborth to paint a Christmas ornament for the White House tree. The winning artists were invited to a White House party thrown in their honor.
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The Duplex Mine (left) and the Carson City Silver Dollar of 1864 (right) are depicted on Artist Maria Volborth's winning ornament.
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Apr 21, 2011 | Get Out There!
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It's a good environmental week for commentator Rosie Dempsey. She's
planning to celebrate outdoors. |
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May 15, 2010 | Las Vegas and the Railroad
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Today marks the anniversary of the events marking the birth of Las
Vegas. As essayist Rosie Dempsey notes, Las Vegas, Hoover Dam, and much of
southern Nevada have origins owing to the railroad. |
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May 7, 2010 | National Train Day
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Saturday is National Train Day, and commentator Rosie Dempsey misses
their regular presence. |
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Apr 23, 2010 | Show a Little Respect
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As strange as the battle for Harry Reid's Senate seat has become in
recent days, commentator Dayvid Figler thinks we could stand to show a bit more civility and respect. |
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Apr 22, 2010 | Earth Day Essay
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With the 40th Earth Day celebration going on around the world, commentator
Rosie Dempsey finds herself thinking about some old friends from childhood:
trees. |
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Feb 10, 2010 | Obama's Words
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President Obama puts "Las Vegas" next to "irresponsible spending" again and everyone in town gets mad. Everyone, that is, but Dayvid Figler. |
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Jan 13, 2010 | Las Vegas, It's Your Year
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Commentator Andrew Kiraly gets us ready for the new decade with the
one thing we need -- a good pep talk. |
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Dec 30, 2009 | Fruits and Veggies
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The New Year ahead will hopefully include more fruits and veggies according to Robert Fielden. |
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Dec 24, 2009 | City Center - So What
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The opening of City Center has drawn news coverage from around the world. But closer to home, Dayvid Figler isn't in the mood to follow the crowd. |
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Dec 23, 2009 | New Year at Last
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Robert Fielden says that from the economy to education, local leaders should have quite a wish list for 2010. And a fresh start couldn't come soon enough. |
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