I have been following with great interest the news of the whistleblower former CIA worker, Edward Snowden, who allegedly disclosed top secret national security programs.Mr. Snowden reported to some news media that he disclosed secret documents because innocent citizens deserve to know who is being investigated. He also stated that[...]
Editorials · Our Point of View
There is no doubt in our minds that this country has a well-deserved reputation for “leaks.” Our history records many of which we are aware.Due to space limitations, we are going to limit ourselves to just a few of those historic leaks, which have perhaps made the United States a[...]
Editorials · On a Personal Note
It probably is a safe bet that one of these days you will “pass on,” “pass away,” “pass over,” or simply die. And it’s also probably a safe bet that as it stands now, you might be hoping that someone will remember you after you’re gone, or at least care[...]
Genevieve and Mark Giovi, under the direction of Bill Fayne, will perform at the Italian American Club, 2333 E. Sahara Ave., at 8 p.m., June 30. Tickets are on sale for $15.For information call 457-3866. On Thursday, June 20, crooner Nikolas Mastrangelo will perform at the Mad Greek, 8565 W. Sahara, (Sahara[...]
The “Big Lie” is a propaganda technique embraced by the communists in which the offending party tells a whopper so “colossal” that the public would refuse to believe anyone “could have the impudence to distort the truth so infamously.”The audacity of Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval’s early re-election campaign propaganda certainly[...]
There was a time when I actually thought I had a clue about how to communicate with my grandchildren. After all, I’m hip… or so I thought. Turns out that I don’t have the foggiest idea how kids communicate today. My four year old grand baby Ava was over[...]
By Sandy Zimmerman (Photos by Sandy Zimmerman and Drago Centro) Restaurateur/ Drago immigrated to the United States from Sicily in 1979. After more than 25 years in business, Chef Celestino has now added Drago Centro to his restaurant chain. Chef Celestino’s seven-million-dollar conversion transformed the former Bank of America into[...]
By Sandy Zimmerman (Photos by Sandy Zimmerman) There is something new in entertainment. House concerts (home shows) are a sign of the 21st Century. I heard several celebrities mention they had appeared in these venues. Does that mean we can enjoy a concert in somebody’s home? Of course celebrities have[...]
By Sandy Zimmerman (Photos by Tribute Show) Interview: Rick Michel, Show Producer and Dean Martin impressionist. “Drinkin’- Singin’- Swingin’ – Salute to Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Dean Martin” is different from all of the other shows. Rick Michel explains, “The other shows have a 1960s vibe. I wanted[...]
Top military leaders received a dressing down from lawmakers Tuesday for failing to curb sexual assault within the ranks. The brass, however, opposed changes to the military justice system. U.S. Army Chief of Staff General Raymond T. Odierno (center) testifies about pending legislation regarding sexual assaults in the military at a Senate[...]
