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Hayden Helgren, 19, received his Army silver wings at Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista, Ariz., as an unmanned aircraft systems operator.

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Vietnam War protesters join Las Vegas rally against Syria attack

As the United States inches closer to a decision on whether to launch a military attack against Syria, protesters rallied on the Tropicana Avenue overpass above Interstate 15 Saturday morning for the second straight week.

Long arm of Lorena: Tropical storm drops rain on valley

Nearly an inch of rain has fallen in the northwest Las Vegas Valley courtesy of the long reach of Tropical Storm Lorena near Baja, Calif., but heavier stuff is expected on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Creeping vine plants require plenty of sunlight

We planted three creepers this spring, and all but one is thriving. The leaves are being stripped. I’ve checked at different times of day for bugs, but all I can see are a few ants. Any suggestions?

A small portion of the population can benefit from anti-depressants

I’m disappointed that your column today seems to advocate long term use of anti-depressants. I am of the opinion that the multibillion dollar drug industry is chemically lobotomizing people. Ten years ago, I decided I must have depression and went to a psychiatrist who I ended up considering a glorified pill pusher. Over the course of a year and a half, I tried four or five of the leading anti-depressants. I hated them. They flattened out my emotional response to a point where I didn’t feel depressed or anxious — in fact, I felt nothing very deeply at all. I was not drinking or smoking, by the way. While I had short periods of “lift” from these drugs, I hate the feeling of being “not me.” While severely suicidal depressed individuals may benefit from short-term use of these chemicals, I was taken aback by your comparison of depression to diabetes and your call for people to accept it as a life sentence requiring drugs. Big Pharma is not our friend, Steven.

Dining Pick of the Week: Ken’s Deli

My Casino is an actual casino that sits off Boulder Highway. Don’t drive too fast or you’ll zoom right past it. Once inside, walk over to Ken’s Deli and enjoy a quick bite

A La Carte, Sept. 10-16

Read about dining-related events and promotions across the Las Vegas Valley.

 
10 millionth visitors surprised in typical Vegas fashion

Martin Layton and his fiance, Sarah Connell, came to Las Vegas last week, with plans to get married Friday. They’ve both been married before, so they figured why not do it in Vegas this time?

Memorial slated for early leader of children’s museum

One of the original leaders at the Discovery Children’s Museum, Vincent “Jim” Presti, passed away last week, according Presti’s longtime friend Gary Ogren.

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