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Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008

Las Vegas-area bus fares to increase in January.

Hey, when you ride with psychotics, screaming babies and those who don’t believe in deodorant, you’ve got to be willing to pay the price.

Las Vegas city manager resigns, citing a desire to pursue other options.

Like finding a city that isn’t completely screwed.

Penthouse plans to buy casino, bring in nude dealers.

Naked women, free alcohol and close proximity? Sounds problem-free to us.

Tiny Little Rant: Two in one weekend?

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008

Call us cliche lovers, but we always thought that security at casinos was higher than Fort Knox.

Vicki Van Tassel as Tanya in "Mamma Mia!"

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008

A former New York City stand-up comic, Tassel says the toughest part of her current gig is “keeping from tearing up my costumes.”

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Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008

New Walmart opening in Las Vegas.

And the fact that it’s No. 1 on our list shows just how close the economic apocalypse really is.

Economic woes prompt Las Vegas Sands to halt construction on Macau project.

Can we suggest opening a Walmart? They seem to do really well.

O.J. Simpson denied new trial.

Simpson reportedly suffering the effects of “trial withdrawal.”

Amen Corner: Democrats take over Nevada

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008

The overwhelming victory by Barack Obama was something we’ll always be proud we were a part of, but don’t forget about the Democratic victories in Nevada last week.

The Help Desk

Where we sort it all out for you

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008

Federal authorities want U.S. marshals to operate seized strip club Crazy Horse Too.

Good to see our government finally tackling the country’s real problems head-on.

Authorities nab 16 sex offenders in Las Vegas during Halloween sweep.

Give ’em some credit—it can’t be easy with the entire city saying, “Want some candy?”

Cher cancels shows because she’s allergic to Las Vegas winds.

Oscar Goodman, Steve Wynn and Criss Angel promise to keep it down.

Things we learned from the campaign

Things we’ll never forget ... and a few we wish we could

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008

Early voting rocks—a “palooza” without the live music and mind-altering drugs, if you will.

24 things we won’t have to think about again

Our scrapbook of fond campaign highlights

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008

Kucinich: too small to be president. Edwards: too smarmy to be president. Romney: too Mormon to be president.

Magalie Chacon as a Spermatine in "Mystere"

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008

Even without her colorful costume, Chacon gets identified around town as a Cirque performer.

Things we learned from the campaign

... for better or for worse

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008

Holding signs at your opponent’s rallies really sucks. Let’s forget about the interminable wait and aching feet because the candidate you want to protest is hours late. Let’s forget about the critics who think your sign is completely unoriginal or pretentious.