Oct. 3, 2007 - Strange Laws In Nevada

I thought it was interesting some of the laws still on the books in Nevada. I found the information at
www.2spare.com.

· A man is forbidden from buying drinks for more than three people other than himself at any one period during the day.

· Clark County: An ordinance makes bringing a concealable fire arm into the county illegal unless it is registered with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. In order to register a handgun, however, it must be brought in to the police station. Furthermore, you may not register a gun on the weekends, but the police may prosecute you at that time.

· Elko: Everyone walking the streets is required to wear a mask.

· In Eureka, Nevada men who have mustaches are forbidden from kissing women.

· In Las Vegas, Nevada: It's against the law to pawn your dentures.

· In Las Vegas you can bet on any team--except The University of Nevada at Las Vegas.

· In Nevada sex without a condom is considered illegal.

· In Nevada until the 1960s it was illegal to sell liquor at religious camp meetings, within a half-mile of the state prison, in the State Capitol Building or to imbeciles.

· In Reno, Nevada staging a marathon dance is illegal, although posting a notice on a fire hydrant about illegal dance marathons is not.

· In the old days in Nevada a man caught beating his wife was tied to a stake for eight hours a day with a sign that read, "Wife Beater" fastened to his chest.

· It's illegal in Nevada to have a "house of ill fame" within 400 yards of a church or school.

· It is illegal to drive a camel on the highway.

· It is illegal in Reno, Nevada to conceal a spray-painted shopping cart in your basement.

· It's still "legal" to hang someone for shooting your dog on your property.

· Saloonkeepers had to post the names of habitual drunkards if so requested by the local sheriff or members of the imbibers' immediate families.

Aug. 11, 2006 - Nevada Politics

SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE

Nevada has their primaries early and I am so sick of signs, tv ads, radio ads, magazine and newspaper ads.  It has gotten ugly early and we are just getting warmed up for the rest of it up to Nov.  We had a candidate here that died.  (her death is still being investigated.)  Polls show she is still way ahead and with early voting people are voting for her. 

Things have really also gotten nasty here, and the pictures they are using to show each other look like something out of the Enquirer.  Calling each other names and liars.  I think it is sick and wrong.

I have an idea, I think I am going to check out the Libertarian Party and see what they have to say.  More after I check into them.

Jun. 13, 2006 - Facts and Figures of Nevada

Nevada Facts

Nevada is from the Spanish word meaning "snowcapped"

Nevada's official flag was adopted on March 26, 1929, but was revised on June 8, 1991.  It is a deep blue background.  The flowing ribbon reads "BATTLE BORN" A five pointed silver star and the words  NEVADA are under the ribbion.  These are surrounded by green sagebrush with yellow flowers.

Sagebrush is Nevada's state flower, the silver star represents the rich mineral wealth of Nevada.  The words "BATTLE BORN" on Nevada's flag alludes to the fact we became a state during the Civil War.

Nevada was the 36th state to be admitted to the union, on October 31, 1864.  Carson City is the state capital. 

State Bird****Mountain Bluebird

State Animal**Desert Bighorn

State Reptile**Desert Tortoise

State Fish**Lahontan Cutthroat Trout

State Fossil**Ichthyosaur*a huge whale-like marine reptile that lived during the time of the dinosaurs.

State Flower**Sagebrush

State Grass**Indian Ricegrass

State Trees**Single leaf Pinon and Bristlecone Pine

State Rock**Sandstone

State Metal**Silver

State Precious Gemstone**Virgin Valley Black Fire Opal

State Semi-Precious Gemstone**Turquoise

State Colors**Silver and Blue