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I remember the Saturday last year when I learned from the Nevada Gaming Commission report that a new $10 and $20 had been approved for the Bellagio. I remember I found out just before going to a church meeting that evening. I can't remember everything that was said, but I can remember ruminating on what edge spot patterns might be. 
I'm not sure it's exactly an improvement over the first issue, but there has been such a dearth of new $20s in the last few years that it was a welcome addition nonetheless. Thanks again to Tarl Cooley for hooking me up on this one 
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In any case, the Bellagio remains one of my favourite casinos; I love their gelato; I love seeing the botanical gardens—natural light is a bit of a rarity indoors in Vegas—and I must admit that I am a sucker for the fountain shows. In college I accompanied my parents several times to Vegas when my Dad would go to ‘computer geek’ conventions. We would literally stand in front of the Bellagio through 8-10 shows sometimes, usually waiting for Andrea Bocelli’s “Time to Say Goodbye” to come through the rotation. When it did, my Mom would unfailingly hug my Dad close, usually get misty eyed, and say ‘Oh Honey, they’re playing our song!’. To know my Mom is to know that she meant it sincerely every time.
Thanks again to everyone for the well-wishes on my wife's pregnancy and congratulations again to Michael Siskin for winning yesterday's contest. I'll try to have more of them on occasion, just to keep things interesting
Brent J. Jensen
orbis non sufficit
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