Archive for May, 2007

Vegas turns to Daylight Debauchery

Monday, May 28th, 2007

This is Rehab, Las Vegas’ best-known, biggest and craziest pool party. In the 21 Sundays it will operate this year, hotel executives estimate that Rehab will rake in about $6 million — nearly $35,000 every hour it’s open. Several resorts have separate “Euro-style,” or top-optional, pools, with half-naked women cavorting in the water.

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Able-bodied people are now using electric wheelchairs and scooters

Friday, May 25th, 2007

The title about says it all. This story describes how able-bodied, extremely lazy Las Vegas tourists are now renting electric wheelchairs and scooters to get around casinos. Perhaps the best quote comes from a 21-year-old optician. “You probably wouldn’t pick up too many chicks on that scooter.”

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Play Basketball with NBA Legends Bill Russell, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird…

Friday, May 25th, 2007

Play basketball with NBA Legends Bill Russell, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Julius Erving, John Havlicek, Sam Jones, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Clyde Drexler, Jerry West, Oscar Robertson, Ann Meyers, and thats just the beginning. This event takes place in Las Vegas at the Wynn Hotel, and is a Once In A Lifetime experience! Visit the link for more info!

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Hottest Vegas Ticket Of The Year

Monday, May 21st, 2007

For those who ever wanted to know about Tickets, this is the place to see…

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Las Vegas wants to limit who can use a public playground.

Monday, May 21st, 2007

Violating peoples rights, yet again for the protection of the children.

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NYT Skywalk Review: Great Space, Glass Floor-Through, Canyon Views

Monday, May 21st, 2007

A visitor to these stark and imposing lands of the Hualapai Indians on the western rim of the Grand Canyon knows what sensation is being promised at the journey
’s climax. After driving for a half-hour over bone-jolting dirt roads some 120 miles from Las Vegas, you take a shuttle bus from the parking lot, not far from where helicopters are landing,

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Las Vegas Clubs, how to beat the long lines

Monday, May 21st, 2007

Interesting report about a company that arranges tours of high profile and trendy clubs in Vegas casinos and how to get in them when you don’t have a host and you’re not a high roller with a pass.

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Late-Night Steak & Eggs

Monday, May 21st, 2007

Here are five great places to find steak and eggs—a graveyard combo that is a Las Vegas tradition!

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Improved Silverstone Golf Club emerging as rising star in Las Vegas

Monday, May 21st, 2007

Silverstone Golf Club isn’t on most Las Vegas visitors’ radar - yet. This 28-hole course (that’s no misprint) 20 minutes off the Strip is working hard to make improvements and elevate its place in the Sin City golf scene.

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Luxor Bombing Update: Is Vegas Now a “Sanctuary City”? WHERE’S ICE?!

Tuesday, May 15th, 2007

Police have arrested 32-year-old Omar Rueda-Denvers, who is from Panama. They also arrested 27-year-old Porfirro Durate-Herrera, a Nicaraugan. Police say both men are in the country illegally. . . .Police say the motive for the crime was domestic. They say that the victim was dating one of the suspect’s former girlfriends.

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