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March 6th, 2008

The Las Vegas Hepatitis C/HIV Crisis

I’m not sure how widespread this story is, but last week Las Vegans heard the news that the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada and a few other related clinics had, for the last four years, been reusing vials and syringes from patient to patient to save money.
From 2004 to January 2008, 40,000 people are […]

By Heather -- 1 comment

February 11th, 2008

The Monte Carlo Hotel to Reopen

It didn’t make it by Super Bowl Sunday, but the Monte Carlo Hotel, which caught fire last month, is set to reopen this Friday, February 15th. The hotel will continue to relocate guests to other hotels through the 14th.
Crews have been working almost constantly on clean-up, with most of the fire damage located on […]

By Heather -- 0 comments

January 23rd, 2008

Upcoming Concert Events in Las Vegas

Jan. 26 Brad Paisley @ Mandalay Bay Events Center
Jan. 26 Social Distortion @ House of Blues, Mandalay Bay
Jan. 26 Miss America Pageant @ Planet Hollywood Theatre, Planet Hollywood

Feb. 1 Jonas Brothers @ Planet Hollywood Theatre, Planet Hollywood
Feb. 1-2 Jerry Seinfeld @ The Colosseum, Caesars Palace
Feb. 2 George Strait @ MGM Grand Garden Arena
Feb. […]

By Heather -- 1 comment

January 14th, 2008

The Palazzo Hotel Finally Gets Its Grand Opening

The Palazzo Hotel, which had a small, unofficial opening just before New Year’s, is set to officially open on January 19th.
The Grand Opening Weekend will feature performances by Diana Ross, Seal, Andy Garcia & The Cineson All-Stars, the cast of Jersey Boys, along with some surprise guest appearances for the Luminaries and Legends concert. The […]

By Heather -- 1 comment

December 19th, 2007

New Year’s Eve “America’s Party”

The theme has been announced for this year’s huge New Year’s bash on the Strip (dubbed America’s Party): “The Best is Yet to Come.”
The event will include approximately 30,000 pyrotechnic effects from seven Strip hotels. Fremont Street will be having its own mini party with a 70’s and 80’s theme with performances from The […]

By Heather -- 2 comments

November 28th, 2007

Lake Las Vegas Floating Ice Rink

The floating ice rink has arrived at Lake Las Vegas!
It’s no Rockefeller Center, though - the rink can only hold up to 60 skaters at a time. The rink uses 110 five-gallon buckets of water and a 12,000-pound chiller unit to help keep the ice cold.
The floating ice rink will be open until Feb. […]

By Heather -- 3 comments

November 6th, 2007

Robert Goulet to be Honored In Vegas

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has asked hotel-casinos to honor Robert Goulet, the late singer and actor who died last week at the age of 73 while waiting for a lung transplant, by featuring his name on their marquees this Friday. His name appeared for years on the Las Vegas Strip and will […]

By Heather -- 1 comment

November 3rd, 2007

b5media in Vegas for Blog World Expo

b5media will be at Blog World Expo November 7th, 8th and 9th. As a special feature, b5media is going to be hosting some special games during event, including the b5media Poker Game! And, if you happen to be a winner at poker, you’ll walk away with some pretty grand prizes such as iPhones, Wiis, […]

By Heather -- 1 comment

October 10th, 2007

Las Vegas Traffic Ticket Moratorium

A traffic ticket moratorium has been in affect since yesterday until tomorrow (Thursday) from 8am to 4pm. Offenders with outstanding traffic warrants are able to pay off the ticket(s) without fear of incarceration. Another moratorium will happen next Tuesday until next Thursday (16th-18th) as well.
This is for moving violations only, not parking tickets, and is […]

By Heather -- 2 comments