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Firm hopes bully awareness campaign spreads around US

The firm that created the award-winning slogan “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” is turning its attention to bullying, and it hopes this idea won’t stay in Las Vegas.

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Charity provides dental services in exchange for acts of kindness

Dr. Elliot Shin is the founder of Operation H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Everywhere) Inc., 3430 E. Flamingo Road, a non profit organization that provides dental and medical services to uninsured, low-income and often homeless people. In exchange for these services, recipients must exercise a “pay-it-forward” concept by doing a good deed for at least three people in three months.

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Dustin Barbeau has achieved Eagle Scout status in the Boy Scouts of America.

Bird haven can be a human haven any time of year

Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1963 to provide a wintering habitat for migratory birds including a large variety of waterfowl. “Pahranagat” is a Paiute word meaning “valley of shining water.” The refuge encompasses about 5,380 acres of lakes, cattail marshes, wet meadows, riparian habitats and even desert uplands.

Las Vegas Redrock Stake plans live Nativity production

It’s one of the biggest productions off the Strip, and this year, there will be more chances to see it. The Las Vegas Redrock Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is planning another “The Nativity” show — this time with reserved seating so the event can accommodate all attendees.

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Dining pick of the week: Siri Thai

There can never be too many good Thai restaurants, with the emphasis on good. And good means pad Thai, kar nom jeap, pad kee mou and kang dang.

RagTag helps bring the performing arts to Las Vegas with new productions

When RagTag Entertainment started three years ago in Las Vegas, its goal was to impact the arts culture by offering productions that are available and affordable for everyone. Andrew Wright, founder of RagTag, said that in 2011, the group offered nearly 30 productions around the city and challenged the thought that there is no culture in Las Vegas.

Couple perplexed by abrupt end to friendship

About two years ago, a friend of my husband’s informed us that he had divorced his wife and was now very happy with a new lady in his life. We met for dinner, and the four of us got along tremendously. We became friends as couples, as well as my becoming friends with his new lady, who became his wife.

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