Care Bears

Another such film, The Care Bears' Big Wish Movie, was released on October 18, 2005 [1] [2] [3]. Plans to restore Los Angeles to Las Vegas Amtrak service using a Talgo train have been discussed since the Desert Wind was discontinued. As part of this comeback, the Bears' straight-to-DVD CGI debut, Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot, was released on October 5, 2004 to less than critical acclaim. Until 1997, the Amtrak Desert Wind train service ran through Las Vegas using the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) rails that run through the city; Amtrak service to Las Vegas has since been replaced by Amtrak's Thruway Motorcoach bus service. The new toys offer features such as light-up bellies when pressed. Primary roadways into and out of Las Vegas include I-15 (north towards Salt Lake City, Utah, and south towards San Diego and Los Angeles, California, and other points in Southern California), US 93 (north towards Ely, Nevada and Jackpot, Nevada, and south towards Kingman, Arizona) and US 95 (north towards Reno and south towards Searchlight, Nevada), providing access to Interstates I-80 and I-40. As of 2005, Care Bears are being marketed once more. Intercity bus service to Las Vegas is provided by traditional intercity bus carriers, including Greyhound; many charter services, including Green Tortoise; and several Chinatown bus lines.

The Care Bears television series ran from 1985 to 1988; three animated feature film spinoffs, The Care Bears Movie (1985), The Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation (1986), and The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland (1987) followed. Although general aviation traffic flies into McCarran International, other airstrips are available. A spin-off collection of toys, the Care Bear Cousins, feature stuffed monkeys, lions, and other such animals in the same style as the teddy bears. The airport also serves private aircraft, domestic and international passenger flights, and freight/cargo flights. Each Care Bear comes in a different colour and with a specialized insignia on its belly: for example, "Bedtime Bear" is pastel blue and sports a sleepy-looking anthropomorphised crescent moon, and "Cheer Bear" is pink with a rainbow insignia. McCarran International Airport provides commercial flights into the Las Vegas valley. Over 40 million units were sold between 1983 and 1987. The street numbering system is divided by the following streets:.

In 1983, Kenner took the characters and made the first in a line of very successful teddy bears based on the Care Bears. The Las Vegas Monorail runs from the MGM Grand Hotel at the south end of the Strip to the Sahara Hotel at the north end of the Strip. The original artwork for the cards was painted by artist Elena Kucharik. A need for increased frequency and new routes caused by the tremendous growth in the Valley stretches the system's resources. The Care Bears are a set of characters created by American Greetings in 1981 for use on greeting cards. Ridership on the system has been increasing rapidly since the summer of 2005, when a combination of high gas prices and service improvements began attracting more riders. The name "Care Bears" is only a Trademark(™); the actual copyright is from an entity titled "Those Characters from Cleveland". The CAT system carries approximately 175,000 people per weekday, or about 10% of the Valley's population.

In 2005, "Care Bears" placed 7th among AOL's top ten searches for toys [7]. The CAT Bus is a popular means of public transportation among locals and tourists with various bus routes covering a large portion of the valley. It is generally a derogatory term in this instance. The pilot system is installed downtown, around the Fremont Street Experience. In MMORPG games the term carebear normally refers to a player that does not like Player vs Player (PvP) conflict in the game. In 2004, the city partnered with Cheetah Wireless Technologies and MeshNetwork to pilot a wide area mobile broadband system. However, during the cartoon series, both the Care Bears and the Care Bear Cousins both use the "Care Bear Stare.". It is intended to be the nation's and possibly the world's preeminent furniture wholesale showroom and marketplace, and is meant to compete with the current furniture market capital of High Point, North Carolina.

During the movies, especially the sequel, the Care Bear Cousins call their weapon "Care Bear Cousins Call." In the second movie, the Call looks like a musical score, and the cousins, excluding Swift Heart Rabbit, use whatever animal noises is common to that animal. In 2005, on a lot adjacent to the city's 61 ac (247,000 m²), the World Market Center opened. The Care Bears' ultimate "weapon" is the Care Bear Stare, in which the collected bears stand together and radiate light from their respective chest symbols, combining to form a ray of love and good cheer which could bring care and joy into the target's heart. It is expected that high rise condominium development will transform the downtown area into a vibrant urban center, and change the demographics of the Las Vegas Strip by adding residential elements to tourist areas. In the Swedish dubs of the various series, the villains Dark Heart, Coldheart and No Heart are, for some reason, all called the same name, "Hjärtlös" (or Heartless). Many large projects are planned for downtown Las Vegas as well as the Las Vegas Strip including the largest privately financed development proposed in the United States- Project City Center. The Colombian dub is considered for being the worst Latin American Spanish dub of the Care Bears' TV series. New Condominum and hotel high rise projects have caused the entire Las Vegas skyline to change dramatically in recent years.

(The movies were dubbed in Mexico, the first half of the Nelvana series was dubbed in Chile, the second half was dubbed in Venezuela and a new dubbed version, showing in the Latin American version of Cartoon Network's Boomerang channel, is now dubbed in Colombia. A substantial increase in the number of high-rises under construction and proposed in Las Vegas began in 2003 and has continued into 2006. The Latin American Spanish dub of the Care Bears is the most chaotic dub ever known, mainly because the movies and the TV series were dubbed in many countries by different cast members. Another promising sign of development has come in the form of high-rise development. Coincidentally, she comes from Sigma Sigma Sigma, the same group where the cartoon's founder, Linda Denham, came from. The IRS is expected to create a demand for additional businesses in the area, epecially in the daytime hours. The term Care Bears was used as a fan base name for Carrie Underwood (the winner of 2005's American Idol). The city successfully lured the Internal Revenue Service to move operations from outside the city limits to a new building downtown that opened in April 2005.

As soon as the mistake was discovered, the two bears returned into their appropriate hues, and later on a children's story was written explaining why. In the early 2000s, some promising signs emerged for downtown Las Vegas. When the franchise was introduced in the 1980s, a mistake was made causing Bedtime Bear (blue) and Wish Bear (aqua) to swap colours. It is expected that this change will bring more tourism and business to the downtown area. little bears) and cariño (a type of love that is not romantic). The city council of Las Vegas has agreed on zoning changes on Fremont Street, which allows bars to be closer together duplicating efforts of similar cities, like the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego. In Latin America, the Care Bears are referred to as "Los Ositos Cariñositos" from Ositos (lit. The $50-million Lou Ruvo Alzheimer's Institute designed by architect Frank Gehry is expected to break ground in August of 2006.[5].

However, French-speaking Quebec knows them as Les Calinours, or "Hug bears". The Newland contract calls for Dan Van Epp, Newland's regional vice president and former president of the Howard Hughes Corp., to oversee his company's work on Union Park. In French-speaking countries, the Care Bears are referred to as Bisounours, roughly translating as kiss bears, from bisou (kiss) and nounours (teddy bear). on the development of Union Park in October of 2005, San Diego-based Newland Communities was chosen by the city as the new development firm. Thai: ?????????????. After failed negotiations with The Related Co. Swedish: Krambjörnarna. Smith Center for the Performing Arts, a new City Hall and a possible baseball stadium.

Spanish: Osos Amorosos (Spain), Los Ositos Cariñositos (Latin America). and Mary B. Serbo-Croatian: Mede medenjaci, Mece Dobrici. Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman has announced plans for the Union Park Development which will include residential and office high-rises, The Lou Ruvo Alzheimer's Institute, an academic medical center, The Fred W. Portuguese: Ursinhos Carinhosos. The city purchased 61 ac (247,000 m²) of property from Union Pacific Railroad during the 1990s with the goal of creating something that would draw tourists and locals to the downtown area. Polish: Troskliwe Misie. As of March 2005, the property is for sale.

Japanese: ?????. While there have been changes in ownership and management, Neonopolis has not been able to lease all the space available. Italian: Gli Orsetti del Cuore. The multi-level Neonopolis, complete with food court and theaters, was built to offer more retail and services downtown. Icelandic: Kærleiksbirnirnir. While greatly slowing the decline, it did not stop the decline in tourism and revenue. Hebrew: דובוני אכפת לי (Doobonei eechpattli). The Fremont Street Experience (FSE) was built in an effort to draw tourists downtown.

Greek: ΤΑ ΑΡΚΟΥΔΑΚΙA. With the Strip expansion in the 1990s, downtown Las Vegas began to suffer. German: Die Glücksbärchis. Chinatown initially consisted of only one large shopping center complex, but the area was recently expanded for new shopping centers that contain various Asian businesses. French: Les Bisounours. As a reflection of the city's rapid growing population, the new Chinatown of Las Vegas was constructed in the early 1990s on Spring Mountain Road. Finnish: Halinallet. The urban area has grown outward so quickly that it is beginning to run into the Bureau of Land Management holdings along its edges, increasing land values enough that medium- and high-density development is beginning to occur closer to the core.

Dutch: Troetelbeertjes. However, as a New York Times series on the city reported in 2004, the median price of housing in the Las Vegas Valley is now at or above the nationwide median. Czech: Starostliví medvídci. Consequently, the city has recently enjoyed an enormous boom both in population and in tourism. Care Bears Holiday Hugs. Having been late to develop an urban core of any substantial size, Las Vegas has retained very affordable real estate prices in comparison to nearby urban centers. Journey to Joke-a-lot Soundtrack. The lack of any state individual or corporate income tax and very simple incorporation requirements have fostered the success of this effort.

Meet the Care Bears. A concerted effort has been made by city officials to diversify the Las Vegas economy from tourism by attracting light manufacturing, banking, and other commercial interests. The Care Bears Christmas. This resulted in a drop in tourism from which the downtown area is still trying to recover. Adventures in Care-a-lot. When The Mirage, the first Megaresort, opened in 1989, it started a movement of people and construction away from downtown Las Vegas to the Las Vegas Strip. The Care Bears Care For You. The World Market Center is an example of this.

Introducing the Care Bears. The redevelopment listed below shows how the city is trying to diversify the local economy and revitalize the downtown area. Love-A-Lot Bear's name is inspired by that of Sir Lancelot. George Federal District Courthouse, draws numerous legal service industries providing bail, marriage, divorce, tax, incorporation and other legal services. Similar to the Round Table used by Arthur and his knights, the Care Bear Family sits around a heart-shaped table. Las Vegas as the county seat and home to the Lloyd D. The name Care-a-lot is a play on King Arthur's legendary Camelot castle. In the 2000s retail and dining have become attractions of their own.

A carebear appears in the popular flash animation & song Ultimate Showdown by Neil Cicierega. Several companies involved in the manufacture of electronic gaming machines, such as slot machines, are located in the Las Vegas area. Eventually, the Gigglepies turn out to be made of cow manure, so the Yugopotamians just eat them (manure is a delicacy on their planet). The primary drivers of the Las Vegas economy have been the confluence of tourism, gaming, and conventions which in turn feed the retail and dining industries. Cosmo and Wanda submit to the cuteness of the Gigglepies, and Timmy is later informed of their tactic for taking over planets: by winning over vast races with their cuteness, having them submit, and then destroying the planet. As of the 2004 census estimate, the Las Vegas metropolitan area contained over 1.6 million residents, and contains the largest Hawaiian community, outside of Hawaii. Timmy, Cosmo and Wanda find that Yugopotamia, whose citizens are frightened to death of anything cute and nice, is being overrun by the Gigglepies. Out of the total population, 15.4% of those under the age of 18 and 8.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Timmy and his fairy godparents, Cosmo and Wanda go to Yugopotamia, when their alien friend Mark informs them of an alien race that is overcoming his own. 11.9% of the population and 8.6% of families are below the poverty line. The Fairly OddParents: The episode entitled, So Totally Spaced Out guest starred a spoof of the Care Bears, in the form of the alien Gigglepies. The per capita income for the city is $22,060. She screams "Sunshine Bear, wait!" and after looking at Meg, and looking at a speeding truck, and comparing the two, the bear throws itself in front of the oncoming truck. Males have a median income of $35,511 versus $27,554 for females. Every animal gets across the street except for the Care Bear. The median income for a household in the city is $44,069, and the median income for a family is $50,465.

She looks out the window and sees the stuffed animals running from the house. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 102.5 males. She walks to her closet, and when she returns, they are gone. For every 100 females there are 103.3 males. Meg is sitting in her room talking to her stuffed animals. The median age is 34 years. Family Guy: The episode which aired on Sunday, January 8th 2006 mentions a Care Bear. In the city the population is spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who are 65 years of age or older.

He asks if one of them is a "Care Bear" and the bear replies (after bandishing a lead pipe) that he's an "Intensive Care Bear". The average household size is 2.66 and the average family size is 3.20. The Simpsons: In an episode where Homer becomes afraid of anything relating to bears after being attacked by one, he hallucinates that the bear logos on commercial commodies come to life to hurt him. 25.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. ER: In a recent episode, King Funshine is struck by lightning while being held by Jerry Markovic (Abraham Benrubi) [6]. There are 176,750 households out of which 31.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% are married couples living together, 12.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% are non-families. The O.C.: In Season 1, Episode 24 ("The Proposal"), Merissa Cooper (Mischa Barton) has a Share Bear. 23.61% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Rugrats: The Dummi Bears spoof heavily on the Care Bear franchise, especially with their Sing a Happy, Happy, Happy, Happy, Happy, Happy Song theme. Although winter snow is usually visible from December to May on the mountains surrounding Las Vegas, it rarely snows in the city itself. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: On one of the early episodes, a young girl tells Will Smith that her father only supports Care Bear music to prevent her from listening to inappropriate songs. July through September, the Mexican Monsoon often brings enough moisture from the Gulf of California across Mexico and into the southwest to cause afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Blade: Trinity (2004): Hannibal King (Ryan Reynolds)claims that his group the Night Stalkers originally wanted to use Care Bears as its name, but claims it was already taken. Showers occur less frequently in the Spring or Autumn. The Hot Chick (2002): Rob Schneider's friend has a Cheer Bear on her keyring, seen during the scene at the race track early in the film. The coldest temperature ever recorded is 8 °F set on January 25, 1937 at present-day Nellis Air Force Base.

Snow Day (2000): One of the characters (played by Emmanuelle Chriqui) is nicknamed "Claire-bear" by her boyfriend. Winter daytime highs are normally around 60 °F and winter nighttime lows are usually around 40 °F. (Alyson Court appeared in that sequel as well as this independent gem.). Winters are cool and windy, with the majority of Las Vegas' annual 4.49 in (114 mm) of rainfall coming from January to March. South of Wawa (1991): Footage from the Care Bears' Wonderland adventure are shown. The hottest temperature ever recorded is 117 °F set twice, on July 19, 2005 at McCarran International Airport and July 24, 1942 at present-day Nellis Air Force Base. Checking Out (1989) (unconfirmed): As Jeff Daniels steps outside in desert conditions towards the film's end, one of the onlookers whom his character encounters is holding a Swift Heart Rabbit doll in his hands. Highs in the 90's are common in the months of May, June, and September and temperatures normally exceed 100 °F for several days in the months of July and August, but there is very low humidity.

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987): During a party scene in the film, a Wish Bear raft can be seen inside a swimming pool. Las Vegas' climate is typical of the Mojave Desert, in which it is located, marked with hot summers, mild winters, abundant sunshine year-round, and very little rainfall. Nelvana episodes - No Heart, Beastly and Shrieky (see TV series article). Another part of the water conservation efforts include scheduled watering groups for watering residential landscaping. DiC-produced episodes - Professor Coldheart, Frostbite. Due to water resource issues, there is now a movement to encourage xeriscaping instead of lawns. Fourth movie - Rat King. Within the city, however, there are a great deal of lawns, trees, and other greenery.

Third movie - The Wizard and Dim & Dumb. As befits a desert, much of the landscape is rocky and dusty. Second movie - Dark Heart. The city is located in an arid basin surrounded by mountains varying in color from pink to rust to gray. First movie - Nicholas and the Evil Spirit. The total area is 0.04% water. The Birds are usually seen in the Forest of Feelings with the Care Bear Cousins and watch over them. 293.5 km² (113.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water.

The Star and Heart Buddies look out for the Bears whenever they are on missions in caring. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 293.6 km² (113.4 mi²). He only appeared in some of the franchise's early publications and on the DiC-produced TV episodes. Las Vegas is located at 36°11′39″N, 115°13′19″W (36.194168, 115.222060)^GR1. The Cloud Keeper is the portly gentleman who maintains Care-a-lot. Marriage licenses are filed at the Clark County Courthouse.. Paradise Valley is home to Perfect and Polite Panda (see above for profile). (Councilmembers' official city websites are also available).

The Hall of Hearts, located inside Care-a-lot, is the Care Bears family's meeting place. A Paiute Indian reservation occupies about 1 acre (4,000 m²) in the downtown area of Las Vegas. The Forest of Feelings is where the Care Bear Cousins live. The City Manager also maintains an intergovernmental relationships with federal, state, county and other local governments. Thus protected, the Bears protect caring on Earth. The City Manager is responsible for the administration and the day to day operation of all of the municipal services and city departments. High up in the clouds, it floats above all air traffic, and, with a nice comfy cloud floating above it, stays away from all satellite photographs too. In the event that the Mayor cannot preside over a City Council meeting the Mayor Pro-Tem is the presiding body of the meeting until such time as the Mayor returns to his seat.

Care-a-lot is the special place where the Care Bears live, and the softest, coziest place anyone can imagine. The Mayor sits as a Councilmember-At-Large and presides over all of the City Council meetings. The Kingdom of Caring is made up of Care-a-lot and the Forest of Feelings (see descriptions below). The City of Las Vegas government operates as a council-manager government. Her symbol is an ice cream cone, showing her wholehearted devotion to helping others live life to the fullest. They are also represented by advisory boards, which are appointed by and give nonbinding suggestions to the Clark County Commission. A real sweetheart, she gets along well with everyone she meets, though she has a tendency to overeat but takes things in moderation. Residents of these towns cannot vote for the Mayor and City Council of Las Vegas, but they can vote for members of the Clark County Commission, which governs their areas.

Treat Heart Pig- Featured on some of the later TV episodes, Treat Heart Pig knows how to turn any occasion into a holiday. These towns formed during a 1940s water dispute between the City of Las Vegas and early homeowners south of San Francisco Street, now Sahara Avenue. It is interesting to note that the gender of this character changed between movies and television series, examples of which can be seen in the Wonderland movie and The Great Race episode. The largest of these towns are Paradise (188,768) between Las Vegas and Henderson(224,829), Sunrise Manor (184,801) east of Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, and Spring Valley (161,286) southwest of Las Vegas. His tummy symbol is a red heart with white wings. In fact, of the nearly 1.6 million people who live in the Las Vegas valley, only 575,973 live inside Las Vegas city limits. Sometimes his cockiness and overconfidence get him into trouble, but his quick thinking gets him out of it. Most of the people and businesses who call Las Vegas home actually live in neighboring unincorporated communities that have no city government or in other nearby cities, some of which are listed below.

Swift Heart Rabbit was the fastest of the Care Bear Cousins, reportedly running up to 90 mph to "help others". Exceptions include cities with their own law enforcement agency; including North Las Vegas, Henderson and Boulder City. Her symbol is a curved pink star with a red heart inside. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department provides most law enforcement services in the city and surrounding county. Proud Heart Cat - A regular in the animated movies and series, Proud Heart Cat is the "purr-fectionist" of the Care Bears family, and reminds us to do our best in everything we do. Las Vegas has also benefitted from the economic woes of California, whose high-tax, high-regulation business climate has caused companies desiring or needing a West Coast presence to relocate to more business-friendly Nevada. A heart with a party horn is his symbol. The influx of military personnel and casino job-hunters helped start a land building boom which still goes on today.

Playful Heart Monkey - Also appearing in the animated franchise, Playful Heart Monkey is the most mischievous Cousin anyone can meet--for him, the whole world is a playground. This money came from the establishment of what is now Nellis Air Force Base. He himself was a later addition to the family. The constant stream of tourist dollars from the hotels and casinos was augmented by a new source of federal money. In A New Generation, he took care of the other baby Bears and Cousins; his partner was True Heart Bear. The increase in tourism and the legalization of gambling led to the advent of the casino-hotels for which Las Vegas is famous. Noble Heart Horse is the founder of the Care Bear Cousins, and was an overseer of the Forest of Feelings and the Kingdom of Caring in the second movie, but on the TV series, he was not much of a regular. Federal dollars from Hoover Dam soon converted to tourist dollars after the dam was built.

The reason behind his tummy symbol, a heart-shaped medal, is because of his warm personality combined with his faithfulness and his namesake. With the growth of the railroads, Las Vegas became less important, but the building of the Hoover Dam injected new blood into Las Vegas and the city has never looked back. Loyal Heart Dog is a very proper and formal-mannered pup, honest and loyal and true beyond compare. It was a staging point for all the mines in the surrounding area, especially from the town of Bullfrog, that shipped their goods out to the country. His symbol is a pink heart-stamped weight. Las Vegas started as a stopover on the pioneer trails to the west, and became a popular railroad town in the early 1900s. Lotsa Heart Elephant - Featured in the movies and TV series, Lotsa Heart Elephant is the strongest of the Cousins in physical ability and perseverance, despite having a very weak mind. Major events in Las Vegas' history include:.

A red-heart pillow is her symbol. Las Vegas became an incorporated city on March 16, 1911 when it adopted its first charter. Gentle Heart Lamb - Featured in the first and second movies, Gentle Heart Lamb is the most softhearted of the Cousins, gentle and shy as her name suggests. Las Vegas was part of Lincoln County until 1909 when it became part of the newly established Clark County. His symbol is a stocking cap resting on the left side of a red heart. Clark's San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City Railroad, was auctioned off in what is now downtown Las Vegas. Cozy Heart Penguin - A star of the first movie, Cozy Heart Penguin is the sweetest and warmest of the Cousins, and the one most suited to winter conditions. Las Vegas was established as a railroad town on May 15, 1905, when 110 acres owned by Montana Senator William A.

His symbol is a yellow heart-shaped light bulb. A Fort was built near the current downtown area, serving as a stopover for travelers along the "Mormon Corridor" between Salt Lake and the briefly thriving Mormon colony at San Bernardino, California. Bright Heart Raccoon - The smart aleck of the Cousins, Bright Heart Raccoon is a walking supercomputer who can solve problems thinking logically, and helps his friends on their toughest dilemmas. On May 10, 1855, following annexation by the United States, Brigham Young assigned 30 Mormon missionaries led by William Bringhurst to the area to convert the Paiute Indian population. Brave Heart's tummy symbol is a red heart with a crown hanging on the right side. He was a leader of a group of scientists, scouts and observers for the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Brave Heart Lion is the (un)official leader of the Care Bear Cousins, and one of the original ten when these cousins were introduced in the Care Bears franchise--Swift Heart Rabbit, Lotsa Heart Elephant, Loyal Heart Dog and Proud Heart Cat to name a few. Frémont traveled into the Las Vegas Valley on May 3, 1844, while it was still part of Mexico.

Multicoloured. John C. Tummy symbol is a painters pallet with hearts of paint. In the 1800s, areas of the Las Vegas Valley contained artesian wells that supported extensive green areas or Meadows (Vega in Spanish), hence the name Las Vegas. Work of the Heart Bear Coming out new in 2006. Las Vegas was given its name by Spaniards in the Antonio Armijo party, who used the water in the area while heading north and west along the Old Spanish Trail from Texas. Her symbol--a shooting star with a rainbow tail--reminds us to believe in our dreams. .

Wish Bear's job is help, simply enough, everyone's wishes come true, even though not all of them work the way they should. The nickname favored by local government and promoters of tourism is The Entertainment Capital of the World. The city's glamorous image has made it a popular setting for films and television programs. True Heart Bear - The mother of the Care Bears and the Cousins, True Heart Bear, who first appeared in the second movie, is everything one would expect the first Bear to be: warm and perky, fun and friendly and extra-lovable and loving! Her symbol, a multi-coloured star radiating from a central heart, shows all the beautiful ways that caring shines out from a loving heart. The center of gambling in the US, Las Vegas is sometimes called Sin City due to the popularity of legalized gambling, availability of alcoholic beverages any time (like all of Nevada), various forms and degrees of adult entertainment, and legalized prostitution in nearby counties (it is illegal, though, in Las Vegas and Clark County; Nevada law prohibits prostitution in counties which have populations greater than 400,000). He is bright blue and his symbol is a shooting star with a rainbow tail. This 4½ mi (7¼ km) stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard is mostly outside the Las Vegas city limits, in the unincorporated town of Paradise. Thanks-A-Lot Bear - One of the least known Care Bears, Thanks-A-Lot Bear's only known appearance is in the toy line as a plush, a glowing plush, and a small plush partnered with Funshine Bear. The name Las Vegas is often applied to the unincorporated areas of Clark County that surround the city, especially the resort areas on and near the Las Vegas Strip.

He wears the perfect symbol for his job on his tummy--a red heart with a narrow pink border. Recent figures place the population for the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which includes all of Clark County, at over 1.6 Million people (2004 [3]), and the region is the fastest growing in the United States. A loving and lovable brown bear who knows a lot about helping others share their feelings, Tenderheart helps spread love and make it grow by helping people show they care. [2]. Tenderheart Bear - The leader of the Care Bears, and one of the original ten characters introduced in the franchise (the others were Bedtime Bear, Birthday Bear, Cheer Bear, Friend Bear, Funshine Bear, Good Luck Bear, Grumpy Bear, Love-A-Lot Bear and Wish Bear). The city’s Planning and Development Department reported an increase of 41,126 in 2005, for a total population of 575,973. Now she has a heart holding a star. The Census Bureau's official population estimate as of 2004 was 534,847.

A smiling apple was her symbol back then. The 2000 census reported that the city had a population of 478,434 [1]. Her only appearance in the early franchise was in a 1987 cough medicine colouring book. Las Vegas has been the county seat of Clark County since the formation of the county in 1909. Take Care Bear - The least-known of all the Bears, Take Care Bear helps her friends live in the best of health. Las Vegas was established in 1905, and officially became a city in 1911. He was featured in the British franchise as an exclusive plush. The city is the largest to be founded in the 20th century, and is a major vacation, shopping, and gambling destination.

His symbol represents his job: a jack-in-the box with a star popping out. Las Vegas is the most populous city in the state of Nevada, United States. Surprise Bear - A rare find in the 80s franchise, there is no one who loves good surprises so much like Surprise Bear.
Location of Las Vegas in Nevada. His tummy symbol is a bright red apple. List of television shows set in Las Vegas. Smart Heart Bear - Added to the toy line in 2004, this Bear teaches kids that school is fun and so is learning. List of movies shot in Las Vegas.

Purple in colour. List of movies set in Las Vegas. Tummy symbol is a sun in heart. Las Vegas Boulevard divides the east-west streets from the Las Vegas Strip to near the Stratosphere, then Main Street becomes the dividing line from the Stratosphere to the North Las Vegas border, after which the Goldfield Street alignment officially divides east and west. Shine Bright Bear New in 2006. Westcliff Drive, US-95 Expressway, Fremont Street and Charleston Boulevard divides the north-south block numbers from west to east. In the 1980s franchise, Share Bear's symbol was a heart-sprinkled sundae with two straws; in 2004 it was changed to two lollipops (on the grounds that sharing milkshakes can spread germs, according to present-day distributors Play Along Toys). Barbara Jo (Roni) Ronemus – City Clerk.

She shows that, through her symbol (see below), sharing is a treat that comes from the heart. Douglas Selby – City Manager. Share Bear, also a later addition, helps others to learn about sharing the things they have. Steve Ross – 6th Ward Councilmember (Term Expires in 2009). Secret's tummy symbol is a red heart-shaped padlock. Lawrence Weekly – 5th Ward Councilmember (Term Expires in 2007). He can only tell secrets to his partner, Friend Bear (as the first movie strongly shows). Larry Brown – 4th Ward Councilmember (Term Expires in 2009).

Secret Bear, a later addition to the Care Bears family, acts as a mime to the other members. Steve Wolfson, Esq – 2nd Ward Councilmember (Term Expires in 2009). Sea Friend Bear - Another British exclusive in the '80s between Tonka and the World Wildlife Fund, Sea Friend Bear makes sure that the world's oceans and seas are safe from harm. Lois Tarkanian – 1st Ward Councilmember (Term Expires in 2007)¹. He is white, and his tummy symbol is a heart adorned with the pattern of the United States flag. Gary Reese – Mayor Pro-Tem and 3rd Ward Councilmember (Term Expires in 2007). Proud Heart Bear A rare bear, he appeared only as a toy in the '80s franchise. Goodman – Mayor and Councilmember at Large (Term Expires in 2007).

Blue in color. Oscar B. Tummy symbol is a bouncing ball with heart in it and a rainbow bounce trail. 100th birthday, or Centennial, of Las Vegas (May 15, 2005). Play-a-Lot Bear New in 2006. Opening of the Mirage (November 22, 1989), which began the era of megaresort casinos. Image appears courtesy of The Care Bear Zone. . MGM Grand Hotel fire (November 21, 1980), the worst disaster in Nevada history.

They only appeared in one Care Bears episode, The Long Lost Care Bears. Perfect and Polite Panda from the Nelvana Care Bears cartoon episode "The Long Lost Care Bears". The floods of 1955, 1984, 1999, and 2003. Perfect & Polite Panda - Looking after Paradise up above the skies of Care-a-lot, Perfect & Polite Panda always spoke in rhyme, finishing each other's sentences and complimenting one another's feelings. Atmospheric nuclear testing (1951 to 1962). She can be seen dancing with her crush, Tenderheart Bear, at the beginning of the first movie. Opening of Bugsy Siegel's Flamingo Hotel on what would become the Las Vegas Strip (December 26, 1946). Though a true believer in the power of love, she is not afraid to help it along. Completion of Hoover Dam (October 9, 1936).

Love-A-Lot Bear - With two intertwined hearts as her tummy symbol, Love-a-Lot Bear spreads the message of her namesake and makes it grow wherever she goes. Legalization of gambling (March 19, 1931). Her symbol--a laughing star at giving others the giggles--shows what she really is. Establishment of Las Vegas as a railroad town (May 15, 1905). Laugh-A-Lot Bear - Also a new addition in 2004, Laugh-A-Lot Bear turns her worst mistakes into the best jokes. Her tummy symbol is a heart with beams of light radiating out of it.

Hopeful Heart Bear was a new addition to the toy line in 2005. Blue in colour. Tummy symbol is 2 music notes and hearts. Heartsong Bear new toy coming in 2006.

She is also one of the mascots of the Sigma Sigma Sigma college sorority in real life. In 2004, it was changed into a multi-coloured flower. In the second movie (1986), Harmony's symbol was three joint-together hearts (the US version); in the British toys, it was three music notes. Her symbol (see below) shows that harmony can be achieved when different people come together for the good of all.

Harmony Bear, a peace-lover, helps others overcome differences and get along. Grumpy is a fan favourite. Grumpy Bear, whose symbol is a grey rain cloud with falling hearts, tells us that it is okay to be grumpy sometimes, but that we should always remember to be caring, even when we are upset and that it is silly when we take our grumpiness too far. As a later addition to the toy line, Grams Bear was featured, along with her grandchildren, in the first movie and on some of the Nelvana TV episodes.

A rose stands out as her symbol. A seasoned "veteran," an excellent storyteller, and a valued mentor for the family, she knows just about all there is about being a Bear, and is ready to lend a hand or a patient ear to help anyone in need. Grams Bear - The grandmother of all the Care Bears family, 'Grams Bear' looks after the Kingdom of Caring's two youngest members, Hugs and Tugs (see above). What can say better about his mission than (of course) a four-leaf clover on his tummy?.

Good Luck Bear helps spread his namesake to those he encounters. In the 2004 toy line and the direct-to-DVD feature, Journey to Joke-a-lot, Funshine was a male bear. Being happy is what she is all about. Funshine Bear - A regular in the toy line's animated fare for years, Funshine Bear, Care-a-lot's class clown, has a smiling sun as her tummy symbol--and even a smile on her face.

Two smiling flowers show up on her tummy symbol. Friend Bear, one of the original ten Bears, is the ideal friend for everyone she meets. Forest Friend Bear - A joint exclusive between Tonka and the World Wildlife Fund for the '80s British and Australian franchise, Forest Friend Bear's job is to help keep forested areas safe. She has been revamped in 2004 by Play Along Toys, her tummy symbol is a heart shaped planet Saturn with stars around it.

Her tummy symbol, two heart-shaped balloons, shows that, with imagination, there is a rainbow of happiness that we can create. She is constantly getting into funny little scrapes because her mind is somewhere else. Day Dream Bear - Made exclusively for the British version of the franchise in the 1980s, Day Dream Bear shows that daydreams are fun and help inspire people to do things, but also shows how to pay attention. However, he is the only one in the Kingdom of Caring who cannot fly a kite!.

His symbol--a colourful kite--reminds everyone that the sky's the limit when you do your best. Do-Your-Best Bear - A recent addition to the toy line (2004), Do-Your-Best Bear helps people be the best they can. A rainbow stands out as her symbol. Cheer Bear - One of the original ten, Cheer Bear's job (see picture below) is to make people feel their happiest.

He appeared in some of the Nelvana episodes and made a cameo appearance in the beginning of the third movie, Adventure in Wonderland. A yellow trophy with a heart is his symbol. Champ Bear - The Kingdom of Caring's sports guru, Champ Bear encourages the message of playtime--he is especially good at games he has never played before. His symbol is a cupcake with one candle on it.

Birthday Bear knows how to celebrate his namesake all the time. Her tummy symbol is a star and heart connected by a rainbow. Best Friend Bear - Added to the line in 2004, this Bear helps by showing that you can always find someone to be your friend. His tummy symbol (see above) says everything best about his job.

Bedtime Bear - The sleepiest Bear of them all, Bedtime Bear makes sure that people get a good night's sleep all over the world. Bashful Heart Bear - The shyest of the Care Bears, added to the toy line in 2004, her tummy symbol is a heart hiding behind a cloud with a rainbow. His tummy symbol, a smiling Star Buddy inside a diaper, reflects his bright and happy personality. Baby Tugs' aspiration is to become a Care Bear himself and join the other Bears on missions in caring.

The two siblings, looked after by their grandmother, Grams Bear (see below), are the youngest members of the Care Bears family. Baby Tugs Bear (often called Tugs), whose sister is Baby Hugs Bear, is a rough and tumble little boy cub who always gets into mischief. A Star Buddy inside a pink box—her tummy symbol—shows her personality. Sweet, curious and loving, she can never go anywhere without being hugged by anyone.

Baby Hugs Bear (often called Hugs), along with her brother, Baby Tugs Bear, with whom she often gets into mischief, is the youngest member of the Care Bears family. Orange in colour. Tummy symbol is a flower with heart petals. Amigo Bear New in 2006.

Her shooting-star tummy symbol reminds America to lift up their red, white and blue by caring for those around them, and making their country--and the world--a better place. America Cares Bear - A brand-new addition to the famous toy line (2004), America Cares Bear is the Kingdom of Caring's most patriotic member, a happy and energetic bear who believes that America's greatest strength is in caring.