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Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has issued an executive order clearing the airspace over the Silver State for Santa's visit Saturday evening, Sunday morning.READ IT HERE

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LAS VEGAS, NV --- If you’re an adrenaline junkie looking for something to do in Sin City, consider stepping off the roof of the 51-story Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino and enjoy the views as you rappel more than 400 feet to the safety of the ground!On October 15, the Rio will host Over the Edge, a fundraising rappelling event to benefit Special Olympics Nevada. As many as 100 people will make

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LocalsLoveVegas.com has learned that for today and the next two days Lady Gaga will be rehearsing at Dream Vision Studios on Russell Road in Las Vegas. We are efforting exclusive photos. She will be here Wed, Thursday and Friday of this week.updateDancers and other performers were involved in today's session. No recording or photos are being allowed at the session after our first report. Security

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Sunday July 24th@Calvary Chapel Spring Valley 7175 W. Oquendo rd. Las Vegas NV 89113From 6-8pm Guest musician Scott Cunningham The Whosoevers: Sonny from P.O.D., Head from Korn, and Ryan Ries coming to hang out and share at this event. The Event is entitled Reaching This Generation Our phone number is (702)362-9000.

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By Ron Futrell @RonFutrell(NOTE--This column was written July 7th. Well before anything was settled by NFL players and owners, Ron had accurate sources in the NFL who gave him vital information to come to this conclusion well before anybody else)The NFL lockout will end soon and regular season games will not be lost. Book it. After all the talk about TV deals, cash for players, percentages for

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By Ron Futrell follow: @RonFutrellThis came as a major shock to those who knew him.One of the strongest players the Rebel basketball program has ever known collapses on the court of an apparent heart attack and dies while playing a pick-up game in his hometown near Pittsburgh, PA. Armon Gilliam (or Armen after he began play in the NBA) was the kindest, nicest Rebel basketball player I ever knew.

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Wed. June 22, 2011By Ron FutrellSEATTLE,WA (UIP)---In a shocking move considering the lockout of the NFL right now, the owner of the Seattle Seahawks agreed to a sudden change of mind and will sell his team to controversial talk show host Rush Limbaugh.Paul Allen said, "the team would be in good hands with Limbaugh even though he has said all those racist things in the past, and he doesn't like

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Veteran off-road racer Kenny Freeman of Henderson is sponsoring the No. 70 Nationwide Series 0211 Chevrolet Impala driven by Shelby Howard in Saturday’s Sam’s Town 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. “We’ve got a really good car for Las Vegas that we took to Orlando to test last month,” stated Howard. “That car showed a lot of speed and handled really well. I’m looking forward to running at

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LAS VEGAS-Reports are that there is no progress in talks between the owners and players in the NFL labor dispute. The current contract is set to expire 11:59pm Thursday.Jarrod Oldridge, owner of JO Sports in Las Vegas is the only Nevada businessman who has contracts with NFL teams and players, he hopes there is a quick resolution, “In my conversations with the teams and players everybody is

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by Ron FutrellI love to gaze upon the fauxtographs of the brilliant structures. The curves, the rooftops, even the seating charts, all designed to take Las Vegas from the depths of the minors to the glory of the majors in one fell swoop.Oh, how I hope somebody can make it happen, and how I would hope they would use their own money. Is that too much to ask?We have no less than 5 (count them---five

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Friday, March 4 · 7:30pm - 9:00pmLocation Memories and Memorabilia, Boca Park740 S. Rampart Suite 4Las Vegas, NVMeet former San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame Quarterback Joe Montana and get a signed photograph. $125.00 per signing$35.00 for special inscriptionTickets will be limited, you can pre-purchase tickets by coming into our store, or by contacting us prior to March 4th.Contact sales@

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Metro continues to work towards our goal of making Las Vegas the safest community in America, and encourages both residents and tourists to assist in that effort. One of the best tools available to Law Enforcement and the general public is the “Crime Stoppers” system, which allows individuals to provide tips to Law Enforcement with complete anonymity.The most common reasons people give for NOT

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The country’s top talents will gather at the CasaBlanca Resort Sunday, Jan. 16 for the Smokin’ Big Chili Cook Off. Sanctioned by the International Chili Society, the $5,000 Smokin’ Big Chili Challenge will include competition in Red Chili, Chili Verde, Salsa and People’s Choice categories; while benefiting the Mesquite Cancer Help Society. In addition, a peoples choice award of $1,000 is

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MICHAEL VICK SIGNS EXCLUSIVE MEMORABILIA DEAL WITH J.O. SPORTSCO Dec. 17, 2010LAS VEGAS. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick has signed an exclusive deal with J.O. SportsCo in Las Vegas. J.O. SportsCo - The leader in the world of "game used & worn equipment" of NFL players has acquired the "EXCLUSIVE" rights to all of Michael Vick's "game worn equipment" from the 2010 season in addition

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With the high number of forclosed homes in Las Vegas, often people leave their pets behind This web site deals with this issue and also has photos of pets available for adoption. Please help and support this worthy cause.CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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LAS VEGAS: The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and the Las Vegas 51s professional baseball team of the Pacific Coast League (PCL), Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, announced today the schedule for the 2011 Big League Weekend at Cashman Field. The Chicago Cubs will make their seventh straight appearance to Las Vegas for two games against the Cincinnati Reds on

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Holiday Craft & Gift Festival With Model Train Display. Have your photo taken with Santa. Handcrafted gifts, ornaments, stocking stuffers, jewelry, candles, clothing, etc. Over 100 booths. Live holiday music. Free gift wrapping while supplies last. Plus 5,000 sq. ft. Model Train Display operating The Polar Express, Harry Potter and the Hogwarts Express, Area 51 Alien Transport Train holding two

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World Arm Wrestling event kicks off four-day run at CasaBlanca in Mesquite Nearly 1,300 competitors from 40 countries were represented during opening ceremonies for the World Arm Wrestling Champonship at the CasaBlanca Resort Event Center Wednesday. Among the countries represented are the U.S., Russia, Turkey, Brazil, France, the Republic of Georgia, Canada, Italy and Canada, to name a few. The

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LAS VEGAS – November 23, 2010 – The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) is asking fans to arrive early to the Thomas & Mack Center. To accommodate rodeo fans, complimentary shuttle buses and live entertainment will be offered prior to and following each rodeo performance. The Wrangler NFR is scheduled to start on Thursday, Dec. 2 and will culminate on Saturday, Dec. 11. From Thursday, Dec. 2

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Shine On Nevada To Host 2nd Annual Fryday Friday Benefiting The Las Vegas Community Las Vegas – Shine On Nevada, an organization founded by local businessman Craig Lake, will host its second annual turkey fry for the Las Vegas community on Friday, November 26th. The event, Fryday Friday, will kick off at 1PM in the YMCA parking lot at 4141 Meadows Lane across from the Meadows Mall. This year,

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LAS VEGAS (November 18, 2010) – Las Vegas Events announced today that it has launched the new mobile application for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Rodeo fans will now be able to fully plan for the Wrangler NFR, which runs from Dec. 2 -11 at the Thomas & Mack Center.The NFR Mobile Application is free and available on all platforms, including Blackberry, I-phone and Android devices. Apple

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by Ron FutrellThe greens, the greens, it’s gotta be the greens. A great way to judge a golf course is by its greens. Do they hold? Are they true? The CasaBlanca Golf Course in Mesquite Nevada gets top marks on both counts.Certainly, the course is much more than great greens but it is a beautiful thing when you find the only bent-grass greens in Mesquite and find them so well maintained. The

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In honor of Veterans Day, the Sands Foundation will host Tribute to the Troops at the Venetian Nov. 11-14, 2010. You’re invited to attend the welcome ceremony to honor and pay tribute to these wounded warriors at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS); the welcome ceremony at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino; the Ride 2 Recovery bike ride; and the preshow reception for Blue Man Group’s

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Extreme BMX biker and Gold Medalist from the X-Games, T.J Lavin is in critical condition after a bike accident at the Hard Rock Hotel.The accident happened Thursday night at the Dew Tour Event in Las Vegas. During the second set of the course, Lavin lost control after failing to complete one of his stunts. His feet didn't reach the bike's pedals and launched him through the air, knocking him

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Third annual Teacher Games set for Mesquite, Nev. Nov. 12-14MESQUITE, Nev. – The 2010 Teacher Games in Mesquite has been scheduled Nov. 12-14 at various venues.The third annual event will include competition in softball, bowling, 3-on-3 basketball, billiards, Bunco, poker, golf and a newly-added 5K run.The Teacher Games has drawn representatives from several states each year with money won

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Perhaps one of the most fascinating elements related to the development of hotel casino properties is how they were created. The creation of the Virgin River hotel actually started when Jim Black stopped to find a restroom in Mesquite in 1988 while heading to Las Vegas from Utah. Considering that Mesquite had very little, Black envisioned a bar. Thus, the creation of the Virgin River hotel casino

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2010 HOME ATTENDANCE: In 65 dates, Las Vegas' total is 300,923 for an average of 4,630. The season high crowd was 10,459 vs. Omaha on May 18 for the Cox Communications School Day. The Las Vegas franchise has reached the 300,000 plateau in "home" attendance in all 28 seasons (1983-2010). The all-time total now stands at 9,325,401! LARGEST SINGLE SEASON HOME ATTENDANCE: 1992, 387,815, 72 dates,

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Bunco or Bust set Oct. 2 at CasaBlanca Resort MESQUITE, Nev. – Hundreds of women – and some men -- from several states gather once a year to raise funds for Breast Cancer Research while also having a very enjoyable time playing Bunco at the CasaBlanca Resort. And Bunco or Bust which is now in its third year is expected to draw a capacity field Saturday, Oct. 2 in the Grand Ballroom of the

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Brigham Young University will be leaving the Mountain West Conference in 2011 and going to the Western Athletic Conference in every sport EXCEPT football. BYU will compete as an Independent school in football and participate in the WAC in the non-football sports.This move will badly weaken the MWC, of which UNLV is a member. In 2011 the MWC will lose both BYU and Utah which is headed to the Pac

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SMOKIN’ IN MESQUITE BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEUDLE OF EVENTSLabor Day Weekend at the CasaBlanca in MesquiteTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd 8:00 AM- 4:00PM BBQ 101 Cooking Class by David Bouska of BBQ Butcher 5:30 PM-10:00 PM KCBS Judging ClassFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd 4:00-10:00 PM Beer Garden and Event Pavilion Opens Music, BBQ food, Kids Corner, Interactive Games 5:00-10:00 PM Las Vegas Taildraggers- Rods N

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Sweet Peppers team returns to Mesquite to defend title in Smokin’ in Mesquite BBQ Championship Labor Day Weekend Jim Ballog and his Sweet Peppers BBQ team are headed for Mesquite on Labor Day Weekend to defend the team’s title in the Smokin’ in Mesquite BBQ competition at the CasaBlanca Resort. The event marked yet another brilliant marketing effort on behalf of Mesquite Resort Association last

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Back-to-School Book Drive ExtravaganzaEvent LaunchLas Vegas, NV (August 6, 2010) – Zaba’s Mexican Grill and Joe’s Crab Shack announces the launch of the Back-to-School Book Drive Extravaganza in honor of Spread the Word Nevada. Beginning Friday, August 6, 2010, an in-store book drive will be hosted by all area Zaba’s (5) and Joe’s Crab Shack (3). Each restaurant will be a collection site until

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Red Rock Canyon State Park is allowing free entrance Saturday Aug. 14th and Sunday Aug. 15th. Sept 25th and Nov. 11th the Park will do the same thing. The Bureau of Land Management runs the Red Rock Park.

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I don't know whether to laugh or cry as I hear the story of Bali Hai golf course on the Strip. The talk now is to tear up the course and turn it into an industrial complex. More cement and steel in a city with 20-30% vacancies for industrial buildings (I know, that number is probably low.) The course is south of Mandalay Bay, in a part of the Strip where buildings have to be kept low because of

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First, Stuart Appleby shoots a 59 on Sunday to win the PGA Tour event. That is only the 5th time that has happened in PGA tour history. Brings back some memories of Chip Beck who was one of those golfers who shot a 59. He did it at the old Sunrise Country Club during the Las Vegas Invitational in 1991. The club later became Stallion Mountain Country Club and is now no longer a golf course. Beck

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The Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Bridge is one of the most spectacular sights at the already amazing Hoover Dam.The bridge is named after the former Nevada Governor and the former Arizona State and NFL football star who was killed in Afghanistan while serving as an Army Ranger.The bridge is supposed to be ready for vehicles in November 2010, but there is a bike ride scheduled for October by the

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Former Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn died Thursday July 22 after an accident while working on the roof of his home. He was 73 years old. It's unclear if he died of a heart attack, or died because of the fall. My thoughts of Kenny are many, but one that has rarely, if ever, been mentioned stands out to me. Guinn loved education. After the mess at UNLV when Bob Maxson was President of the school,

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Catchy slogans RUsYou call it KVBC, I'll call it KSNV----what's in a name?Actually, a lot is in a name when you're talking about the indentity of a local TV station. Channel 3 wants to change its call letters (pending FCC approval) from KVBC to KSNV. In case you were wondering the VBC stands for Valley Broadcasting Company, the SNV stands for Southern Nevada.But---the call letters really won't

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Pat Barry, wife, look forward to Golden Gloves July 22-24 at CasaBlanca Long-time youth boxing enthusiast Pat Barry congratulates a competitor following a Golden Gloves event at the CasaBlanca in 2009. The popular Berry returns to the CasaBlanca July 22-24 when the Golden Gloves Junior Nationals. MESQUITE, Nev. -- For Pat Barry, the Golden Gloves Junior Nationals July 22-24 at the CasaBlanca

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Mesquite scored a huge win recently when it was announced that the city had landed the Golden Gloves Junior Nationals for three years and the Golden Gloves Senior National Championship for a single year.The Junior Nationals will kick off the final event of a four-year stand July 22-24 in the Event Center of the CasaBlanca Resort and Casino in a blockbuster event which will attract about 400

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Great article here from Jordan Hirsch of the Wall St. Journal about how Las Vegas could lose the Mayweather Pacquaio fight to Dallas----BY JORDAN HIRSCH Any boxing fanatic will tell you that the ultimate bout to watch these days is Manny Pacquaio versus Floyd Mayweather. But for most fans, buying a spot in the 17,000-seat MGM Grand to see who will become the best pound-for-pound fighter in the

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Las Vegas, NV (July 1, 2010)...Floyd "Money" Mayweather, the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world today, will open up his Las Vegas gym to campers starting next Monday, July 5, for the start of the Mayweather Boxing Club Summer Camp. The program, with three sessions to be held over a six-week period, is being hosted free of charge by The Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation (TFMJF). The camp will

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LAS VEGAS - June 15, 2010 – Twenty-two NBA teams, including 11 that appeared in the 2010 NBA Playoffs, will compete in this year’s NBA Summer League. For the second consecutive year, a team of NBA Development League Select players will also participate in the action taking place at the Thomas & Mack Center and the COX Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Marketing

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----which would actually become the PAC 12 if the invite is given as expected on Wed.This hurts UNLV and the MWC conferece badly. I also wonder how BYU will feel about this. Not happy in Provo. They will be left in the dust as the Utes get the coveted spot in the new PAC 12 Conference in 2011. Read more here at FANHOUSE

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First UNLV Summer Camp to take place next week - Players ages 8-18 learn from Runnin' Rebel coaching staff, players for just $110Sign-ups are taking place for the 2010 UNLV Runnin' Rebel Basketball Summer Camps, where players (ages 8-18) can learn directly from the UNLV coaching staff and Runnin' Rebel basketball players. The first individual camp will be held next Monday-Wednesday (June 14-16)

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The Gilcrease Orchardis a non-profit foundationWe are open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays7:00 am to 12:00 noon You may now sign up for our weekly e-mail to keep you informed about current produce availability.Our Apple and Pear Cider are still available for purchase at the Farmer's Market Molto Vegas located at 7485 Dean Martin, Suite 106 on Thursdays from 11a.m to 1p.m. Our main crop of

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Announcement will be made today.There has been plenty of talk about this for years, it will finally happen today.Great move for Boise St. This makes the MWC a very solid football conference. Also, Tim Chambers, CSN baseball coach will be named UNLV baseball coach today. Great move for both.

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Las Vegas Pets ExaminerSheryl GreenblattIt’s hard to find anyone who has not been, in some way, affected by the current economic state of our country. While people struggle to make house payments, feed their families and keep their heads above water, wonderful local groups are trying to make things easier on the four legged members of society. One such group, Foreclosed Upon Pets Inc. is making a

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Two rather dissapointing things going on in the world of sports right now. 1) Don Logan downgraded from President of the Las Vegas 51's to GM. The problem with minor league baseball in Nevada has nothing to do with Don---in fact, the success it has had is BECAUSE of Don. Certainly, they need a new stadium for this team to survive here and Stevens Media (team owners) are foolishly making Don the

Ron, Locals Love Vegasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5175868961746389667.post-19812866258902245802010-06-09T09:14:00.000-07:002010-06-09T09:16:39.602-07:00

TV4U, Inc.: Ron Futrell, Veteran Las Vegas TV Newsman, to Host Las Vegas Justice Bureau on TV4U.ComJun 09, 2010 10:32 CESTFirst Episode, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Jewish Federation, is currently in production.Veteran Las Vegas newscaster Ron Futrell will host the Las Vegas Justice Bureau, a new TV series being produced by the TVS Television Network for distribution via broadcast TV stations,

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I attending opening night at the BB King Blues Club at the Mirage. A very nice, large venue. The music was the best with Lee Ritenour, Robert Cray, Willie Nelson and BB among the guitar players that night. Looking forward to this event coming up in August. BB is a legend everywhere, but a Vegas icon!LAS VEGAS – May 18, 2010 – The King of Blues, B.B. King, is set to perform two shows at the

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In 2006, Bob Nelson died without a will and living trust. For three years, Bob’s property was stuck in probate while his family spent more money in court than the property was worth.Bob was a close friend of Steve Sanson. After Bob’s death, Steve learned that many families go through the same unnecessary struggle that Bob’s family did, just because they don’t prepare a will or living trust.This

Ron, Locals Love Vegasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5175868961746389667.post-38797931748826119082010-05-23T09:33:00.000-07:002010-05-23T09:35:33.798-07:00

Voting has begun throughout Nevada for the 2010 Primary Election. Here's one prevailing theme you will hear, voting is up from 2008!!! Election analyists will draw all sorts of brilliant conclusions from that, but I said weeks ago this would happen----and here's the reason why. 2008 was a Presidential election year, and for the first time Nevada held CAUCUSES early in '08. Jan. 19th to be exact.

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Helldorado Rodeo Days nearly died in Las Vegas a few years back. There wasn't much interest in the events, or the Parade, but now things are rockin' once again with Helldorado. Fun night Saturday night downtown as thousands showed up for the parade. Perfect weather helped the great turnout for the event. I've been in plenty of these parades over the years---this one tops the list (oh---second

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No contest, so you say? I will say both cities excel at what they do best. On Saturday I woke up in Reno---flew to Vegas in the afternoon and spent a great day in both cities. I love the sense of community in Reno. Las Vegas does not have that to the same degree. RenoFest was a fun event downtown and I love the area they have built downtown where the Truckee River flows through. If you have the

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Today Nevada Assemblyman (R) and United States Senate candidate Chad Christensen launched an initiative for a Nevada Immigration Reform Referendum. Christensen said “It’s time for the people of Nevada to stand together and let our voices be heard. Illegal immigration is costing the taxpayers in Nevada 700 million dollars a year.”Christensen made this announcement after Governor Gibbons refused to

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LOS ANGELES (April 26) - The polls on the internet asking "Who R U Picking?" for Mayweather vs. Mosley are producing very interesting results. With less than a week to go, the buzz has spread across all media platforms breaking the general boxing barriers and into mainstream sports, entertainment, political and many other sites. See what people are saying on who they think will be victorious on

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March 15, 2010UNLV FANS ARE INVITED TO SEND TEAM OFF TO OKLAHOMA CITYRunnin' Rebels' bus to airport will leave from the Thomas & Mack Center parking lot at approximately 11:45 a.m. TuesdayLAS VEGAS - The UNLV Athletics Department has invited fans to come to the Thomas & Mack Center's Parking Lot on Tuesday, March 16, to send off the men's basketball team to the NCAA Tournament. The Runnin' Rebels

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Annual NASCAR Driver's AuctionBid on an opportunity to meet and ride along with your favorite driver on the pre-race parade lap!NASCAR Drivers scheduled to appear are:Greg BiffleBobby LaBonteDavid RaganSilent auction featuring NASCAR memorabiliaDoors open at 5:00 p.m. Event starts at 6:00 p.m.Under 21 must be accompanied by an adultTickets available through Coast Casinos Box Office Locations:

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If you or someone you know sufferers from migraine headaches, you won’t want to miss this FREE informational presentation.Our proven, non-invasive solution targets the source of your migraines and easily corrects the problem. No medication. No food restrictions. And most important, NO MORE PAIN.We’ve helped thousands of people become migraine free and live happier and healthier lives.We will do

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The numbers are in for the November 2009 ratings period for local news. Here's the latest. Fox 5 remains in the top spot, while the rest of the morning newscasts take a tumble. These are the 6am-9am ratings.KVVU-Fox 5......2.2 rating +57%KVBC-NBC3.......1.9 rating -27%KLAS-CBS8........1.2 rating -29%KTNV-ABC13.....1.1 rating -8%

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Be Super Safe This Super Bowl Sunday Year Not Beginning on High Note for Traffic FatalitiesWHAT: Free Rides and Safer Party Tips to Counter Stepped-Up Enforcement This WeekendWHO: Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety, UNLV’s Safe Community Partnership, Designated Drivers and Local Law EnforcementWHY: Super Bowl Sunday

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LAS VEGAS (February 3, 2010) - It's official. Boxing's biggest superstar and six-time world champion Floyd "Money" Mayweather made his upcoming fight with welterweight mega-star and five-time world champion Sugar Shane Mosley, official today when he signed the contract that pits the two fighters against each other on Saturday, May 1 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in a mega-bout which will be

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NEW YORK (February 1) . . . After 17 years the wait is over as sure-fire future Hall of Famers Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins and Roy "The Terminator" Jones Jr. collide in a long awaited rematch that will add the final chapter to their 17-year rivalry. The Rivals: Hopkins vs. Jones II is set for Saturday, April 3 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nev. The bout will be broadcast

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By Christian Toto http://www.whatwouldtotowatch.com/Movie stars are a dying breed.Not stars who appear in movies. Heck, Larry the Cable Guy qualifies for that distinction.But actors who can elevate a movie simply with his or her presence remain in short supply.It’s the reason Mel Gibson’s return to theaters this weekend in “Edge of Darkness” is such a treat.His voice is raspier now, and his face

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No matter how compelling - and heartwarming - the true story of theCrowley family is, it's hard to watch "Extraordinary Measures" withoutthinking "Lifetime."The disease of the week genre didn't start on the network for women,but it set up camp there all the same."Measures," which tells how John Crowley risked everything to find acure for his children's fatal disease, can't help but mimic some

Ron, Locals Love Vegasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5175868961746389667.post-88247467550480839982010-01-17T17:21:00.000-08:002010-01-17T17:22:46.265-08:00

Is there anything left to be said in the vampire genre?We’ve had sexy vampires, teen vampires … even vampire assistants.“Daybreakers” takes the basics of the vampire mythos and concocts a fresh new story around it.The new film sags in the middle and doesn’t fulfill its early potential, but it’s a solid genre entry with a few glorious splatter scenes sure to be watched in slow motion by gore

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(AP) - The Associated Press has learned that prosecutors will seek an involuntary manslaughter indictment against Michael Jackson's doctor for the pop star's death.A law enforcement source says Dr. Conrad Murray will be prosecuted on a theory of gross negligence. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation remains open.Before an indictment can be sought, the person says

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SPRINGS PRESERVE HOSTS TWO MAJOR EVENTS TO CELEBRATE A CENTURY OF SCOUTINGFree Adventure Base 100 and ScoutQuest Activities Open to PublicLas Vegas, NV – Kids and adults from throughout Southern Nevada are invited to try new skills, participate in activities and learn about Scouting heritage when the Springs Preserve hosts Adventure Base 100 and ScoutQuest at the Springs Preserve, Friday, January

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Tony N' Tina's Wedding Is now at the V Theater at the Miracle Mile. Show time is 7:30 pm. Locals can call the box office to get their specials ($49.99 for dinner and the show or Buy one regular priced ticket and bring up to two children FREE!) and hear about special show times from Christmas through New Year’s! (702) 260-7200.

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Take a rare trip back in time to 1990 Las Vegas. "A Cowboy Christmas".The show was produced by the UNLV Alumni Association and Lonnie Wright. Ron Futrell and attorney Carl Piazza hosted the show from Wayne Newtons "Shenandoah". The hour long program includes interviews with local troops on their way to serve in the first Gulf War. There are also numerous visits by UNLV Rebel basketball players (

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UNLV's search for an Athletic Director is almost over. Wow! Down to the Final Three. The Final Three have supposed resumes from other great schools. Their names are Bla Bla Bla, Bla Bla Bla and Bla Bla Bla. Pretty exciting, huh?After the new UNLV President (who's name is Bla Bla Bla) dumped the three great local choices for Athletic Director, why does it matter whom he choses from here? We've

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Free Motorcycle Stunt Show with Kane Friesen & $9.95 Races All WeekendPole Position Raceway will be kicking off the grand opening of its second indoor kart track this weekend in style with a free motorcycle stunt show featuring factory Monster Energy Kawasaki rider Kane Friesen and introductory racing for only $9.95 on Saturday and Sunday. The action begins this Saturday at 2pm in Summerlin, and

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CARSON CITY - Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto said today she is reviewing the decision and considering her options in light of a ruling by a Clark County judge dismissing criminal charges against Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki.Masto spokeswoman Edie Cartwright had no other comment on the decision by Clark County District Judge Valerie Adair dismissing the indictment for Krolicki's alleged

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By Christian Toto http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/The main character in “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” has every right to give up. She’s verbally and physically smacked around by her layabout mother, and what her father does to her on a regular basis is almost inhuman.Yet there’s a light blazing within Claireece “Precious” Jones, a beacon powered by a will to survive that might

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You want to see a great golf deal in Las Vegas and help those in need during the Holiday Season? (of course you do!). This is as good as it gets to be able to play on of the premier couses in Las Vegas, TPC Las Vegas (formerly TPC Canyons). November 30th – December 20thBring in a new toy with a retail value of $20 or more and play TPC Las Vegas for a $30 Cart FeeReservations to play can only be

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Steve Friess has a great article summing up a tough day at the Las Vegas Sun with many great journalists losing their jobs. Many of these are friends of mine. Jeff German is one of the best columnists and writers in the nation. Nobody in town knows sports better than Ron Kantowski...I could go on and on. The story is evolving as the day goes on, but you can find the latest from Steve at the link

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WHAT: Sammy Hagar will rock the red carpet at Cabo Wabo Cantina on Friday, December 4 with a grand opening fiesta and live performance with his band, The Waboritas. The event is open to the public. Complimentary tickets will be given out to the first 400 lucky fans beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 4 at Cabo Wabo Cantina. WHEN: Friday, December 4Ticket giveaways to the first 400

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By Christian Toto www.whatwouldtotowatch.comYou can swap out real people for puppets, but you can’t take the droll out of a Wes Anderson production. The director of “Rushmore” and “The Darjeeling Limited” turns to a discarded movie-making technique - stop motion animation - to bring his latest film to life.“Fantastic Mr. Fox,” based on the children’s book by Roald Dahl, seems like a creative

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LAS VEGAS – November 23, 2009 – The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) is asking fans to arrive early to the Thomas & Mack Center. To accommodate rodeo fans, complimentary shuttle buses and live entertainment will be offered prior to and following each rodeo performance.The Wrangler NFR, scheduled to start on Thursday, Dec. 3 and culminate on Saturday, Dec. 12, will celebrate its 25th

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How strong of an opening week was it for UNLV? Yes, it is extremely early in the season, however, as of Sunday morning, UNLV’s RPI was tied for No. 1 in the nation because of its victories over strong opponents. Obviously a good starting point just one week into the season. Definitely an interesting tidbit for Rebel fans.Last week featured two strong non-conference wins for the Runnin’ Rebels (3-

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Contest will determine who wins full-time employment opportunity Las Vegas, Nevada – Pole Position Raceway Las Vegas officials are offering the chance of a lifetime to those who are currently unemployed. The company will hold a Sales Driver Search Contest November 20-December 20, 2009; the winner will be offered a full-time sales employment position with the indoor racing

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There is great anticipation in Nevada for the 2010 US Census when the new tally will likely give Nevada a new, 4th Congressional District. But....why wait? The White House spent $18 million dollars on a web site to inform citizens of how the "stimulus" dollars were spent to help job growth.The numbers are there, state by state. Problem is, the numbers are pretty messed up. In nearly every state

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by Christian Toto www.whatwouldtotowatch.comTourists look at historic landmarks and find their hearts aflutter at their natural beauty.Director Roland Emmerich goes on vacation and sees things he wants to blow up real good.“2012,” Emmerich’s latest disaster epic, piggybacks on the Mayan prophecy that we’ve only got three years left on the planet.We’ve certainly been here before. Emmerich’s

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By Christian Toto www.whatwouldtotowatch.comMichael Jackson longed to star on the silver screen.That he finally gets his wish mere months after his death is just one of the many emotional themes on display during “Michael Jackson’s This is It.”The new documentary, cobbled together from rehearsal footage shot in the run-up to his London comeback tour, reminds us of Jackson’s prodigious

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By Christian Toto www.whatwouldtotowatch.comWhat took so long to make a biopic about legendary aviatrix Amelia Earhart?Maybe Hollywood was waiting for a two-time Oscar winner like Hilary Swank to swoop in and commandeer the role.Swank, a fine physical match for Earhart, finally gets her chance to soar with “Amelia,” directed by Mira Nair (”The Namesake”).It’s a perfect storm of just the right

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By Mike Henle www.mikehenle.comNovember is National Epilepsy Awareness Month and the period strikes very close to home.I don’t have epilepsy now, but I did have it until I was almost 44 years of age. When I was nine months old in 1951, a nasty mosquito infected with the encephalitis virus bit me. Not long after the bite, I started to sleep more often and while my parents were concerned, they

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NEW YORK - Andre Agassi's upcoming autobiography contains an admission that he used crystal meth in 1997, the year he dropped to No 141 in the rankings.In a story posted on People magazine's website today, Agassi says: "I can't speak to addiction, but a lot of people would say that if you're using anything as an escape, you have a problem."Excerpts from the book are being printed this week by

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Click the link below to watch live...NOWhttp://www.youtube.com/u2?feature=ticker

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Okay, the big race is for the 11pm ratings. Here are the numbers for the July 2009 ratings period. Adults 25-54 years old. Everybody is seeing serious ratings decline. This is due to people viewers leaving the local TV market, plus the addition of a new player in the game.As is usually the case, KLAS 8 and KVBC 3 are battling out for the top spot. KVVU Fox 5 is a newcomer to 11pm, but they still

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By Christian Toto www.whatwouldtotowatch.comCharles Bronson does some nasty things in those “Death Wish” films, but there’s no question the audience is rooting him on every step of the way.Unless Phil Donahue is in the theater.Gerard Butler, the vigilante at the heart of the new thriller “Law Abiding Citizen,” makes it all but impossible for audiences to rally around him.To say precisely why

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WHEN: Sunday, October 25, 2009 – 12 Noon to 4 pmWHERE: Las Vegas and Henderson, NV•LAS VEGAS: StorageOne: Las Vegas: 8424 Farm Road, 89131HENDERSON: StorageOne: 550 Conestoga Way, Henderson 89002In their ongoing effort to help StorageOne achieve it’s goal of collecting 10,000 pounds of food in the month of October, StorageOne will be hosting a pumpkin patch, haunted house, and a nonperishable

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Las Vegas Motor Speedway and NASCAR are bringing Champion’s Week to the race fans. Speedway and NASCAR officials have created the Chasers for Charity Fanfest to be held Dec. 2 in the Neon Garage and Blackjack Club at LVMS. The event will include a free-admission fan event throughout the afternoon as well as a charity roast of the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion. The fanfest

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Tonight is the night. Runnin' Rebel FirstLook 2009 is tonight at 9 p.m. at the Thomas & Mack Center. It is the first official practice event for UNLV men's basketball and is an official event of UNLV Homecoming. Below are some frequently asked questions about FirstLook. We look forward to seeing you there. What is the price of admission?Admission is free.Will there be concessions at FirstLook?Yes

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The battle once again in the evening news is between KLAS 8 and KVBC 3, once again, KTNV 13 is lagging far behind. KVVU Fox 5 jumped into this race recently and they only do a 5pm newscast, so we did not include them in the numbers, but here's how things shake out.These are the July 2009 numbers of Adults 25-54. The percentages listed are the change from the July 2006 numbers. One rating point

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A battle among television stations in Las Vegas complete with a complaint filed with the FCC by Jim Rogers of Valley Broadcasting has already sparked a huge feud and you can bet this is only the beginning of a long war.In the complaint, the feisty Rogers, owner of KVBC TV-3 in Las Vegas, went after KVVU TV-5, KLAS TV-8 and KTNV TV-13 charging that the competition sold time while using reporters

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By Christian Toto www.whatwouldtotowatch.comDo we really need another zombie comedy after the sublimely silly “Shaun of the Dead?”If it involves a rompin,’ stompin’ Woody Harrelson … you betcha.“Zombieland” strips away the social commentary weighing down George A. Romero’s recent “Dead” epics and the hand wringing over why the dead are suddenly springing back to life.It goes right for the jugular

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By Christian Toto http://www.whatwouldtotowatch.com/The first time Vince Vaughn teamed up with Jon Favreau they created the guy’s guy classic “Swingers.”In “Couples Retreat,” the pair have more pressing things on their minds - carpooling, potty training and divorce proceedings.The new comedy finds the duo, who co-wrote the film along with Dana Fox, facing the kind of problems the “Swingers”

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Okay, back by popular demand we have the numbers from the latest TV news ratings in Las Vegas. These are the July 2009 numbers in the key demographic of adults 25-54 years old. Bottom line, the rise continues in the mornings for Fox 5 and the slide continues for KTNV 13.These are the ratings from M-F 6-9AM. The percentages are the changes between July 2009 and July 2006.KVVU Fox5......2.6..... +

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Team1. Brigham Young (23) 2152. San Diego State (1) 1663. UNLV 1614. Utah 1435. New Mexico 1416. Wyoming 897. Texas Christian 828. Colorado State 589. Air Force 25Preseason All-MWC TeamJimmer Fredette, Jr., G, BYUTre’Von Willis, Jr., G, UNLVJonathan Tavernari, Sr., G/F, BYUBilly White, Jr., F, San Diego StateZvonko Buljan, Sr., F, TCUPreseason Player of YearJimmer Fredette, BYUNewcomer of the

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