Despite the general economic downturn in the American economy, and in the building industry in particular, Las Vegas continues evolving and expanding. The much heralded and highly anticipated city...
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It looks like Donny and Marie Osmond's performance at the Miss USA Pageant here in Las Vegas last month was impressive enough to score the dynamic duo a lengthy run at one of the last remaining...
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Filed in archive LAS VEGAS TRAVEL
by jim on April 27, 2008
Knowledge is power and in these tough times the more you know about something the more likely you are to find a good deal and avoid problems. Whether you're a gambling fanatic or a vacationer in...
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Because of better than average job opportunities, and the lack of snow, many visitors to Las Vegas return to become full time residents. Now, those of you who have an interest in Las Vegas, for any...
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by jim on April 24, 2008
There are many interesting places of interest just a short drive outside of Las Vegas, and guess what, some of them are casinos. One of the reasons people visit Las Vegas is to take advantage of the...
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Because many of Las Vegas' visitors are so taken with celebrities the casino industry is now starting to develop celebrity themed and inspired casinos to attract fans of certain celebrities. Of...
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Everyone who visits Las Vegas would like to be a high roller and not have to give a damn about price tags. I admit that I've often imagined what it would be like to be able to pretty much......
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Even though Las Vegas has the tag of "Sin City" attached to it, prostitution is illegal, but will that change? Prostitution is legal in other areas of Nevada and most people have heard of...
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Las Vegas continues attracting the top and most popular entertainers in the world, and the latest is Master Illusionist, Criss Angel. Angel's show is based on the popular Cirque du Soleil format...
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Filed in archive GAMBLING GOODIES
by jim on April 16, 2008
Everyone knows that Las Vegas is a 24/7 town, but despite its popularity, most people don't know that there's a 24/7 Internet TV station dedicated to Las Vegas. "RawVegas is a 24/7...
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I had concerns about the sensibility of this huge project when it was first announced but who am I to question the business sense of a bunch of billionaires? City Centre is no doubt the biggest...
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Filed in archive LAS VEGAS TRAVEL
by jim on April 14, 2008
We're always on the lookout for bargains here in Las Vegas and that's especially true for visitors who bring the kids along. It's no surprise that Las Vegas doesn't cater to kids,...
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Filed in archive DINING/SHOPPING
by jim on April 13, 2008
How big is 450,000 square feet? Big, very big, in fact it's about 10 acres, which is about 10 football fields, or the size of the newest shopping mall in Las Vegas. The Shoppes at The Palazzo is...
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by jim on April 11, 2008
Prices have gone up in Las Vegas, for everything, just as they have for everything else, everywhere else. It's a sign of the times but boy am I glad that the Federal Government says there...
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Everyone is familiar with the famous Las Vegas Strip; but not everyone is aware of the other strip in Las Vegas. There's always something happening on the Las Vegas Strip, and this weekend...
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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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by jim on April 08, 2008
Now no one likes a brownnose but if your job description includes making travel arrangements for your boss and he or she is headed to Las Vegas you're in luck. If you have to do it anyway why...
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by jim on April 07, 2008
Travel services come and go rather quickly so it pays to keep up with changes to existing travel sites and to check out the new ones. Often, when a business opens there are some early discounts and...
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Filed in archive DINING/SHOPPING
by jim on April 04, 2008
Not only is this food, "rich food", this is also food for the rich. I guess I'm not alone when I'm amazed at just how much some things cost and just how many people can afford them...
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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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