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Las Vegas Billboards Advertise Fast Cash, Cheap Thrills
Friday, May 9th, 2008

There’s no doubt sex sells in Las Vegas, but you expect to see ads for adult films in the back of a magazine — not splashed across the I-15. But a Las Vegas-based company has done just that, taking their advertising out of the seedy underbelly of the city. For more of this story, click here. Tell us what you think of this company’s advertising on billboards for the next big porn star.

 
From Groceries to Gas, Prices Soar
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

One of the biggest issues today is our sluggish economy. It’s not just the housing market or rising gas prices that people are concerned about. Grocery prices are up across the board and a new poll finds many families are having a tough time putting food on the table.

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State Agencies Brace for Huge Budget Shortfall
Monday, March 31st, 2008

budget_cuts_02_180.jpgNevada has felt the pinch of a $500 million shortfall but projections now push the Silver State’s budget deficit to around $900 million. That puts state agencies on edge as they wait to hear where the axe will fall.

Systems like the correctional facilities are saying they can’t handle any more cuts without putting safety on the line. The number crunching has been done and the cuts are going to hurt much more than first thought.

“The last several months have shown us a rather disturbing trend and it goes to show you that even the best laid plans can often go awry,” said Governor Jim Gibbons.

Gibbons says many state agencies will likely have to slash their budgets an additional 3-percent. That’s on top of the already announced 4.5-percent statewide cutbacks.

“Our state government cannot then turn to those people who are doing with less and suffering from the escalating cost of everything to reach deeper in their pocket and take more out so we don’t have to make those tough decisions,” said Gibbons.

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44 Foreclosures a Day in Clark County
Monday, February 18th, 2008

foreclosures_180.jpgThe foreclosure rate in Nevada is one of the highest in the nation and many homeowners are left wondering if there is a way to avoid losing their homes.

Sub-prime lending has been blamed as one of the big contributors. What do you think?

 
 
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