Archive for the ‘Money’

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    Sex and the Zen of Shopping
    Sex and the Zen of Shopping or How to Shop Smart in a Dumb Economy (color edition) A bit like a small child, a book seems to suck all the creative energy right out of your soul.  If you don’t feed it and nurture it all the time, it withers and dies.  That’s where I’ve been – creating and rearing my book-child “Sex and the Zen of Shopping” – focusing...
    by Sandra at January 8th, 2010 at 01:01 pm
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    I got SCAMMED looking for a job
    Like a lot of other poor slobs, I have been unable to find a job since graduation from UNLV May 09.  Not hearing back from employers or temp agencies that have no jobs, I am definitely feeling the effects of the 15% unemployment rate. I looked in the Sunday Review-Journal Classifieds.  In the Miscellaneous section I found several job postings that didn’t really describe...
    by Sandra at November 2nd, 2009 at 05:11 pm
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    Maui eco business and lifestyle for sale
    They call Las Vegas the 9th Island, so it seems appropriate for me to mention an eco design company based in Hawaii that is now up for sale.  It you have access to some cash (apparently there are a few of those people left) and have a hunger in your soul for an alternative livestyle, check out the link below to read about the eco business  Savage Designs with...
    by Sandra at June 3rd, 2009 at 10:06 am
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    Gold Parties are fun, give cash and profit everyone
    One of the hottest new ways to cash in on surplus goods that you have around the house is to hawk your gold jewelry, coins and even teeth at home gold parties happening all over the country.  Patterned after every other home party except for the huge twist of selling instead of buying, you go not to purchase more stuff you don’t need just to please a friend...
    by Sandra at May 19th, 2009 at 02:05 pm
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    Frontier Implosion 11-13-07
    Sometime after 2am just off the strip, with sliding doors cracked to let in the cool desert night air, the still of the night was shattered by the sounds of deep rumbling. Like a giant Harley revving its powerful engine, reverberating vibrations stirred us from heavy sleep. Luckily we weren’t so lazy we pulled the covers and pillows over our heads, but let curiosity...
    by Sandra at November 13th, 2007 at 03:11 am
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    Mt Charleston – Vegas Summer & Winter Retreat
    The sun is beating down and the heat is unrelentingly over 110 day after day. That’s Las Vegas in summer and the only escape is the air conditioned halls of hotel-casinos, movie theaters or hibernating in your own living room. But you can jump in the car, head up 95 to the Mt. Charleston turnoff on Rte 157, speed through the high desert, and climb steadily and...
    by Sandra at September 21st, 2007 at 01:09 pm
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    Soul Food Farmers Market
    The last Saturday of each month, lovers of Soul Food delight in the pleasure of a Farmers Market that sells not only the customary fresh produce, but abounds with vendors of wonderful tasty soul food like BBQ, greens, catfish, potato salad and other mouth-watering sides. Couple that with live entertainment from singers, musicians and dancers and you have a sensory late...
    by Sandra at July 30th, 2007 at 02:07 am
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    B2B Business Mixer
    B2B (Business 2 Business) Las Vegas is celebrating their Networking Mixer at Bahama Breeze on Thur Aug 09. The business mixer is sponsored by 1st Place Marketing and The Best Restaurant Guide. Bring stacks of business cards and rub elbows with 200 VIP’s from local Las Vegas businesses. Starting at 6 pm and going on til 9, the evening includes enthused speakers,...
    by Sandra at July 25th, 2007 at 07:07 am
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    Annual Iris Sale
    Irises are every bit as beauitful and exotic as orchids and require very little maintenance. The Las Vegas Iris Society holds its annual sale of rhizomes Jun 23 & 24 with irises of every color and size – tall bearded, Lousiana, spurea etc. For more info call 702-228-0827 or email mybasket@cox.net. Plant World Nursery 5301 W Charleston Av Las Vegas NV Related...
    by Sandra at June 21st, 2007 at 11:06 am
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    5th Annual Girls Day Out
    The 5th Annual “Girls Day Out” with 100.5 Jack FM and Mix 94.1 at South Point was Sat Jul 7 (the big 7-7-7) from 10 am to 4 pm with free entry to the exhibition hall. You were invited to get lucky at this bonanza summer women’s event – lucky in love, lucky in shopping finds, lucky in health and wellness and more. There were over 100 businesses on-site with...
    by Sandra at June 21st, 2007 at 07:06 am
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    Reggae in the Desert
    Jun 16 from 2pm -10pm is the biggest Reggae event in Las Vegas – not only will you groove to great music and performances, but you will have a chance to savor the true flavors of the Caribbean lifestyle – food, drink and Island arts and crafts. And definitely lots of dancing. Seating is first come-first serve on the lawn. Bring a blanket and only one water...
    by Sandra at June 6th, 2007 at 07:06 am
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    Gem & Jewelery Show
    Don’t know about you, but I love sparkles. Marilyn taught us that diamonds are a girl’s best friend and, although that just might be a little over the top, I don’t know many women whose eye is not caught by light reflecting off a brilliant stone – real or otherwise. Certainly Vegas is the place to strut your stuff, whether on fingers, belts, sandals...
    by Sandra at May 29th, 2007 at 07:05 am
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    Las Vegas Farmers Markets
    Looking for Farmers Markets in the City of Las Vegas? There are 3 scheduled each week, different locations, always from 4p-8p. These seem to be under the auspices of the City of Las Vegas. Call 702-562-CORN (2676). There’s not a lot more info on them, but you can check out their website lasvegasfarmersmarket.com Tues 4p-8p Gardens Park Farmers Market 10401 Gardens...
    by Sandra at May 29th, 2007 at 07:05 am
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    FDA and Drugs That Kill
    I took a lot of flack about my article on the FDA and drugs. The book I recommended by Kevin Trudeau, I was told, was written by a charlatan with no credentials other than he had made bucketsful of money selling himself as one of the gurus of the self-improvement age. Having made lots of dough promoting yourself, to my mind, demonstrates having a real good sense of what...
    by Sandra at May 27th, 2007 at 10:05 am
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    Mercedes on Main St @ The District
    The new models of Mercedes CLK, SLK, E350 and more will be on exhibit on the Main Street at the District @ Green Valley Sun May 20 from 11a-4p. You can also meet Mercedes from Mix 94.1 FM “Mark & Mercedes in the Morning” as she broadcasts live from Main Street noon – 3pm. thedistrictatgvr.com
    by Sandra at May 19th, 2007 at 07:05 am
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    Gas prices too high? Don’t pump on May 15
    There’s an internet action in the works to boycott gas pumps on May 15 in protest over high gas prices. The claim is a national “gas out” in April 1997 in protest of those gas prices (look cheap today) caused gasoline prices to drop 30 cents/gallon overnight. The program goes like this: There are 73,000,000 American users on the internet. It takes...
    by Sandra at May 15th, 2007 at 02:05 am
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    Origin of Mother’s Day
    Ever wonder how we got started with Mother’s Day? Cynics believe it is a huge conspiracy started by Hallmark to promote additional sales of greeting cards, a movement quickly reinforced by the chocolate and florist industires. But truth is, although there has been collosal commercial advantage to the holiday, it has its roots in the efforts of Julia Ward Howe who...
    by Sandra at May 13th, 2007 at 08:05 am
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    Public Speaking Workshop
    Today is the Las Vegas chapter of the National Speakers Association workshop on Sat May 19 from 9a-4p. This is a dynamic group of people – intelligent, involved and interesting. These are all qualities that I often hear people are searching for in other Las Vegans. Let me stress you do not have to be a member to attend the workshops, but your fees are less if...
    by Sandra at May 12th, 2007 at 08:05 am
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    High-End Antiques at Wholesale Prices
    This seems like a unique opportunity for non-professionals to have a chance to purchase some very high-end antiques at wholesale prices normally reserved for designers, decorators and builders. Market Road is owned by two local UNLV law graduates, who are following their dream of collecting and bringing to the public an eclectic mix of British, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish...
    by Sandra at May 8th, 2007 at 09:05 am
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    New Horizons Academy Art Show & Auction
    Start with wine and hors d’oeuvres at 5:30p, go to quick draws at 6:00p with live auction at 7:00p on Sat May 12. Featured work is “Villa de Santiago” by Ed Hoag. Hoag is the president of the Nevada Watercolor Society and the associate director for the School of Architecture at UNLV. He paints only subjects and places he has visited and personally experienced....
    by Sandra at May 6th, 2007 at 07:05 am
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    Dog-friendly Spring Fling
    Three events at once on Sat May 5 & Sun May 6 at the District at Green Valley Ranch – and they are advertised as a “dog-friendly event.” Art Festival with over 50 painters, sculptors, glass blowers exhibiting and selling their work. There will be live music on the The Courtyard stage. Spring Fling at the Green is a family affair with art projects...
    by Sandra at May 1st, 2007 at 10:05 am
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    More on Pet Food, Melamine & the FDA
    A local company ChemNutra Inc. has been named in the contaminated pet food controversy. According to the Associated Press, as published Fri Apr 27 in the LVRJ (Las Vegas Review Journal), a Kansas pet food manufacturer Menu Foods Midwest Corp. recalled 60 million cans of pet food after 16 pets, mostly cats, died from the effects of eating the melamine-contaminated food....
    by Sandra at April 28th, 2007 at 08:04 am
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    FDA assault on natural health choices
    The FDA is a powerful government organization that controls our access to prescription and non-prescription drugs. The FDA wants to control access to natural health products like vitamins, minerals and herbs – along with natural health therapies of all sorts. If you do your research, I think you will find that the FDA is too closely involved with the pharmaceutical...
    by Sandra at April 25th, 2007 at 06:04 am
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    Ethel M Chocolates for Mother’s Day
    Mother’s Day is coming and as a mom, I can tell you that there is no better chocolate to be found than Ethel M Chocolates, made right here in Sin City. Sinfully delicious, these chocolates beat Godiva any day. I won’t even mention See’s in the same sentence – and I’m from California! Tell your mom to throw caution to the wind, forget about...
    by Sandra at April 24th, 2007 at 05:04 pm
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    Kick Off World Trade Week
    World Trade Week has been an institution in Los Angeles for 80 years. Nevada has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, so it seemed liked a natural that Las Vegas was ripe for its own World Trade Week. Tony Michalski, head of the Las Vegas office of the US Dept of Commerce contacted the Las Vegas World Affairs Council and World Trade Week – Las Vegas...
    by Sandra at April 23rd, 2007 at 08:04 am
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    The District’s Anniversary Weekend
    This is the anniversary of the The District at Green Valley Ranch and there are events scheduled all weekend for all ages. Sat noon-6p Sun noon-4p The Kid’s Carnival Zone at the Green with games, prizes, music Sat noon-4p Acoustic Music w/ Kevin Baker – the Green, Frank Joseph – The Courtyard Sun noon-4p Acoustic Music w/ Kevin Baker – the Green,...
    by Sandra at April 20th, 2007 at 02:04 pm
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    Internet Wine Discounts
    There are some great savings to be had on wine and spirits at this website. I don’t particularly like to compete with our local merchants, but in the interest of presenting as many avenues to fun and enjoyment in life as possible, I share this site with you. www.internetwines.com
    by Sandra at April 19th, 2007 at 09:04 am
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    Cactus and Succulent Club
    More on plant and flower societies/clubs in Las Vegas. The Cactus and Succulent Society of Southern Nevada meets the 1st Thur @ 7pm. They advertise “friendly folks, tasty treats, cool plants and fascinating presentations – for expert or novice.” For more details call 702-645-2032 or visit www.csssn.org. Nevada Garden Clubs Center Lorenzi Park 3333...
    by Sandra at April 12th, 2007 at 04:04 am
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    B2B Las Vegas Business Mixer
    B2B (Business 2 Business) Las Vegas is celebrating this month’s Networking Mixer at Marc’s Italian Steakhouse on Thur Apr 12. The monthly business mixer is sponsored by The Best Restaurant Guide. Bring stacks of business cards and rub elbows with 200 VIP’s from local Las Vegas businesses. Starting at 6 pm and going on til 9, the evening includes enthused...
    by Sandra at April 9th, 2007 at 01:04 pm
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    Teen Fashion Show 2007
    Nordstrom is sponsoring Teen Fashion Show 2007 at the Fashion Show Mall on Sun Mar 25 starting at 8:30 am. This event is a fundraiser for the Nevada Ballet Theater and will highlight the “latest styles and fashions for teens.” Tickets are $100. Call Jeanne Frederick, Special Events Mgr 702-243-2623 ext 225. Great Hall, Fashion Show Mall, 3200 Las Vegas...
    by Sandra at March 22nd, 2007 at 11:03 am
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