Amanda Finnegan

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Dive in: Five unique Las Vegas resort pools
Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011
When temperatures heat up in Las Vegas, hotel pools are hotter than the casino floor. And in most cases, the hotel pools are just as over-the-top as the multimillion-dollar resorts they sit in.

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GQ blames tourists in putting Las Vegas on 'worst-dressed' list
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Apparently showgirl head dresses and Elvis jumpsuits are not considered fashionable.

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The suite life: 10 of Las Vegas’ most extravagant hotel rooms
Thursday, July 7, 2011
In the years since the recession hit, Las Vegas has been known for its bargain room rates, but the city still remains home to some of the priciest, over-the-top hotel suites in the world.

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Hash House A Go Go to open fourth location at Plaza hotel-casino
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
The Plaza Hotel and Casino announced today that it is adding Hash House A Go Go to its lineup of restaurants when it reopens at the end of the summer.

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Developer has plans for 'Star Wars' museum on Strip
Saturday, June 11, 2011
A Las Vegas developer has plans to turn one of the most beloved movie franchises of all time into an attraction on the Strip. Plans were submitted with the Clark County Planning Commission this week to build a “Star Wars” museum between the Monte Carlo and New York-New York on the Strip.

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Hard Rock's pimped-out 'Real World' suite is available, but it's bring-your-own-drama
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
At first glance, Suite 1168 in Hard Rock’s Casino Tower looks like any other Las Vegas high roller suite. There are flat-screen TVs, a full-size bar and a hot tub large enough for whatever party might wander back to your room.

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2 new pool parties diving into Las Vegas 'daylife' scene
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
It’s the time of year when packs of bikini-clad 20-somethings descend on Las Vegas Strip resort pools with yard-long drinks and hundreds of dollars to spend. It’s pool party season and the most profitable time of year for nightclub operators who are also dabbling in the daylife trend.

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Vegas Box hopes frequent tourists leave personal items behind
Friday, April 1, 2011
We’ve all likely stood behind one at McCarran International Airport security — travelers who purge their carry-on bag of shampoo bottles and suntan lotion because they don’t understand the TSA’s 3.4-ounce liquid restriction.

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MGM Grand boss goes undercover on, duh, 'Undercover Boss'
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
MGM Grand President and Chief Operating Officer Scott Sibella is going undercover as a frontline employee at his property for a CBS reality show.

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Bellagio announces Hyde Lounge, an indoor-outdoor nightclub
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
The company plans to rebrand and redesign the Fontana Bar.

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Cirque and founder to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Friday, June 19, 2009
Ringo Starr, Russell Crowe, Van Morrison, ZZ Top and Cirque du Soleil: The troupe and its founder will join a slew of stars receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Say goodbye to Trader Vic's
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Raise your mai tais in memory of Trader Vic's inside the Miracle Mile Shops.

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It's official: Bravo confirms "Top Chef: Las Vegas"
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Bravo has finally confirmed that Top Chef's sixth season will take place in Las Vegas. Say it with me, now: "Duh."

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The Joint goes Rogue, for marketing purposes
Friday, May 22, 2009
Company buys rights to add Rogue name to the concert venue’s logo.

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VIP treatment for locals with new casino deals
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Starting today, your Nevada driver's license is the only VIP card you'll need to cash in on locals deals on show tickets, restaurant meals, nightclub admissions, spa treatments and hotel rooms.

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Heaven is a place that serves "frrrozen hot chocolate"
Friday, April 10, 2009
If heaven has a place on Earth, it’s probably called Serendipity. Now, the legendary New York restaurant has a new location right on the Las Vegas Strip.

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Economy down, betting up: NCAA bettors put faith in brackets
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Recession? What recession? An survey conducted last month showed 45 percent of Americans plan to enter at least one college basketball tournament pool. Twenty-two percent had more faith in their wager than their 401k.

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What's in the cards for M? Valley's newest resort opens its doors
Monday, March 2, 2009
Amid fireworks and cheering crowds, M Resort opened its door Sunday night. “I’ve been waiting to see those cars lined up for a long time," chairman and chief executive officer Anthony Marnell III said.

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When clothes speak volumes: Designers with a message come to Vegas
Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009
At Las Vegas’ fashion conference week, everyone comes with an agenda: To buy, to sell, to promote and to get noticed. But some designers and companies came with a greater mission -- one they hope betters the world and sends a message.

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Common and Microsoft - an unlikely fashion design duo
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009
As a Grammy-winning rapper, actor, activist and part-time ad model, it seems like Common has a lot on his plate these days. But in December, the artist added clothing designer to his list of talents. And Microsoft ally.

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