Although still revered, and rumored to be walking the Las Vegas Strip as ghosts, the "Rat Pack" of the 50's and 60's is long gone, as are many other Las Vegas Icons. However, one...
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More and more Hollywood stars are making Las Vegas their second home or, actually, their first. It's no surprise to see Paris Hilton here or some of the other better known party animals but...
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This year's Miss USA Pageant will be held at The Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, here in Las Vegas, on April 11, and will feature a menagerie of celebrities. This Donald Trump event will be...
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It had to happen sooner or later, the merging of two of the most famous streets in America, Wall Street and Las Vegas Boulevard, better known as The Strip. It looks as if the much rumored handheld...
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Las Vegas has something for everyone and that includes the Gay community. celine dion, a long time Gay favorite, may not be performing here any longer, but there are plenty of alternatives in terms...
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Get the latest Las Vegas news anytime, anywhere. Tune in to "The Strip Podcast Blog" while you are on the go on your iPod or comparable device and keep up with the latest news from the...
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The slump in the American housing market is hard not to notice since the news has been reporting on the, "housing bubble", for about 2 years. This situation can be either good or bad...
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Pre-nuptial parties used to be the sole province of men; but that's not the case anymore. So, as promised here, where I posted about traditional men's Bachelor parties in Las Vegas, I'm...
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I hope you routinely check the, "Our Editors Recommend", listing on the right side of the page because I update it frequently and don't always bring your attention to it. Today I added...
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People visit Las Vegas for many reasons besides the casinos and gambling; but the common bond is that everyone comes here for fun and a good time. Las Vegas has a well deserved reputation for being a...
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by jim on February 26, 2008
Everything gets done in a big way here in Las Vegas and that includes movies. I should state that "Star Trek: The Experience", which is what this posting is about, is more than a mere...
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by jim on February 24, 2008
As does every other city in the world, Las Vegas has a history; in fact there are several types of histories for Las Vegas. Before Las Vegas became a gambling Mecca it was basically a stop along the...
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Here's something different for Las Vegas; a parade of NASCAR racecar haulers will take place next Thursday, February 28. Las Vegas is a NASCAR town after all, and before the big rigs reach their...
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by jim on February 21, 2008
There are many ways to spend your time and money in Las Vegas, both day and night, and all of them are entertainment oriented, including the casino gambling. How about a special night out, a romantic...
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by jim on February 17, 2008
Even as a long time resident of Las Vegas I can never get used to the way this city changes and morphs on a constant basis. Every time I think it's reached the zenith of growth a new round of......
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by jim on February 13, 2008
Knowledge is power so you'll want as much information on everything you have interest in. This is especially true when it comes to money, and anything connected to it, such as gambling. Of course...
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by jim on February 07, 2008
Las Vegas is known primarily for its casino gambling and other forms of entertainment such as shows and night life but there is an aura of romance in the city. Las Vegas is the perfect place to spend...
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by jim on February 04, 2008
Las Vegas is rapidly becoming a multi-cultural city with influences from the Far East quickly becoming the predominant force. The Chinese calendar is quite different from that used in America and...
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by jim on January 28, 2008
Getting around the Las Vegas Strip is easiest by foot, but you have to be in pretty good shape to take in more than just a block or two, and that's when it isn't 100+ degrees. Long gone...
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by jim on January 23, 2008
Here's something completely different, at least to me, a vertical farm. What makes this project especially unusual is that it planned for Las Vegas. That's right, in the city where you can...
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by jim on January 21, 2008
Besides the gambling and other casino action, there's always something going on in Las Vegas, for the visitor and residents. With the super bowl just two weeks away, and with Nevada being the...
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by jim on January 18, 2008
We've talked about Las Vegas as a place for couples, for families, and for guys, and now let's see what Las Vegas has for the ladies. I always say you can find everything and everything in...
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