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Debriefing

The Weekly continues its quest to eradicate ignorance, one blog entry at a time.

09.26.08 · 2:04 PM

Hilton take might have been $500,000

According to one published report, a pair of thieves who robbed the Las Vegas Hilton this morning just after 6 a.m. might have made of with $500,000. KLAS Channel 8 has reported that figure, citing unnamed sources, but hotel spokesman Ira David Sternberg could not confirm the amount, only that the crime did take place this morning. “We’re deferring all official word on this to Metro,” Sternberg said. An update was expected later today. The sports book was closed early ... Read more...

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09.26.08 · 10:19 AM

How’d we get into this economic boondoggle? A primer to explain

More than 2,500 miles from Wall Street, the economic crisis can feel very far away in Las Vegas. The headlines are still dire, of course, the numbers still staggering, but the fall of a number of large financial institutions and the after shocks emanating from Manhattan seem very distant out here in the desert. We have tourism to protect us – our shining armor of industry against the economic meltdown. But a quick instant message chat brought the situation into ... Read more...

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09.18.08 · 3:38 PM

Obama takes his swings from home plate at Cashman

How was the speech? It wasn’t Denver. Paint me jaded, but having seen the Super Bowl – an analogy I keep succumbing to when describing Barack Obama’s speech at INVESCO Field three weeks ago – Obama’s speech yesterday at Cashman Field was like watching an intrasquad scrimmage. It’s tough to compare 84,000 full-throated supporters to the 14,000 at Cashman Field (announced, though I didn’t realize Cashman Field, with a capacity of 9,334, could hold that large a crowd, and I ... Read more...

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09.14.08 · 9:55 AM

Goodman: Governor decision will be made after November elections

Oscar Goodman took some time away from his appearance at the Hard Rock Hotel Poker Lounge grand opening, where he cut a big black ribbon at the lounge’s entrance and was presented a bedazzled tricycle for his grandson Samuel’s fifth birthday (Samuel is a 9/11 birthday celebrant) to talk about his real job. You know, mayor of Las Vegas. I asked the martini-wielding Goodman if he had set a timetable for whether he would run for governor of Nevada. There ... Read more...

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09.10.08 · 2:49 PM

Welcome to the Fabulous Las Vegas sign — enjoy the park

With the installation of a parking lot across from the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign, Clark County has, finally, taken a step to prevent Viva Splat Vegas. Two years ago I wrote a column for the Las Vegas Sun in which I spoke to John Woodrum about the seemingly endless stream of tourists who snap and pose for photos beneath the iconic sign. For more than 30 years Woodrum had a curbside seat (if there were a curb) for ... Read more...

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Cocktail of the Week May 15, 2013
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The Golden Pillar: An architectural cocktail built for XS

This Sunday, XS nightclub celebrates the grand reopening of its after-dark pool party, Night Swim. Along with the bash comes a new offering of signature cocktails served by the pitcher, ...
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