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Nicole Meyer's passion for flying planes temporarily lifted her out of a drug addiction that began when she was a teenager. Meyer, at ... [FELONS FACE DAUNTING OBSTACLES TO GAIN ACCESS TO HOUSING AFTER PRISON]( [Nicole Meyer's passion for flying planes temporarily lifted her out of a drug addiction that began when she was a teenager. Meyer, at just age 23, was believed to become the youngest female pilot for Delta Air Lines. An injury forced her out of her airline job in 2010, and she descended again into addiction, racking up drug charges and five felony convictions over the course of the next four years.]( [LOCAL ADVOCATE: PANDEMIC LETS WOMEN REEVALUATE CAREER GOALS]( [Though the coronavirus pandemic forced many women to leave the workplace, the crisis has also pushed people to reevaluate their career goals, an advocate for women in leadership roles said. "Regardless of where you are, who you are, what you're doing, we should all be constantly questioning: 'Are we where we want to be in either our careers, our jobs or our lives?'" said Phyllis James, CEO and founding president of the Foundation for Women's Leadership and Empowerment.]( [RAIDERS SOUND CONFIDENT IN THEIR DEFENSE - AND THERE'S REASON TO BELIEVE THEM]( [Raiders' defensive players and coaches shot down any reference to the past throughout training camp. To them, the struggles of last year, two years ago or anytime before that are ancient history and totally irrelevant. New defensive coordinator Gus Bradley preached a blank slate when he was hired after last season, and his players have committed to the idea.]( [FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT LAS VEGAS' NOW-OPEN-TO-FANS ALLEGIANT STADIUM]( [It's technically the Raiders' second season in Las Vegas, but in a lot of ways, it feels like the first after last year's coronavirus-altered proceedings. A relocation can't feel final until fans are allowed into the stadium, right? Allegiant Stadium will thankfully be full for nine home games this year after sitting empty, aside from essential personnel, last season. Here's what you need to know to maximize the experience.]( [CURTAIN UP: 9/11 TRIBUTE AT THE SPACE, KELLY CLINTON AT THE NEVADA ROOM AND MORE VEGAS SHOWBIZ NEWS]( [The Space will be hosting a special night of entertainment to benefit the Tunnel to Towers Foundation this Saturday night, the 20th anniversary of 9/11. The all-star lineup of performers includes Daniel Emmet, Travis Cloer, Michelle Johnson, Mark Shunock, Anne Martinez, Tymara Walker, Elisa Fiorillo, Chadwick Johnson, Kenny Davidsen and Frank Pizarro.]( MOST READ: [All Nevada counties will be subject to indoor mask mandate]( [Vegas pick'em: NFL Week 1 winners against the spread]( [Las Vegas woman accused in scheme to smuggle phones into California prison]( [Handcuffed woman shoots deputy in hand at Arizona gas stop]( [Gambling wave coming to NFL TV screens, but in moderation]( [Join Our Mailing List]( Greenspun Media Group, 2275 Corporate Circle, Suite 300, Henderson, NV 89074 [SafeUnsubscribe™ {EMAIL}]( [Forward this email]( | [Update Profile]( | [Customer Contact Data Notice]( Sent by gmginfo@gmgvegas.com