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Going Off Half-Coqued
February 16th, 2012
A good party should never end before its time. So after their beloved French squad bowed out with a 13th-place finish at the USA Sevens rugby tournament on Feb. 12, these rooster-topped fans threw in their lot with the high-spirited Fiji supporters at the upper reaches of Sam Boyd Stadium. Read more »
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The Longest Yard
February 9th, 2012
It’s clearly been a long day for the kids at the deli just outside the LVH Race and Sports Superbook. Almost $94 million was wagered in Nevada sportsbooks on the Feb. 5 Super Bowl between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots, and, once again, the books got the better of the bettors. Read more »
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Keep Your Eyes on the Eyes
February 2nd, 2012
Do you need LARGER ... lashes? Do your feet hurt? If you’ve said yes to both of these questions, then you might have enjoyed Divas’ Day Out on Jan. 28 at South Point, where you could meet Donny Osmond and the fellows from Thunder From Down Under. Read more »
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Crowning Moment
January 19th, 2012
At the 2012 pageant at Planet Hollywood on Jan. 14, it was the turn of Miss Wisconsin, Laura Kaepeller, to don the crown, shed the tears and set off on a year traveling the nation and speaking out on behalf of her favorite cause—helping children of incarcerated parents. Read more »
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Spanning the Globe
January 12th, 2012
One small ball. One shot at glory. One plastic cup of cheap beer. On Jan. 4, the World Series of Beer Pong at the Flamingo Hotel provided yet another stirring example of the way sport brings us all together. Read more »
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What Happened to the Kid?
January 5th, 2012
Let’s all pause for a moment to consider that, even when the action gets real fun on the Las Vegas Strip on New Year's Eve, one ought to keep an eye on the ol’ umbrella stroller—and, uh, its contents. It makes the morning after suck a little bit less. Read more »
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A Year on the Edge
December 22nd, 2011
He flies through the air with the greatest of ease, the daring young DJ aims only to please. Maybe it’s a metaphor for a year like no other: Nevada earned the dubious distinction of having the highest unemployment rate and highest foreclosure rate. At the same time, its cultural stock—at least in the culture of nightlife—soared, as some dubbed Las Vegas “the new Ibiza.” Read more »
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Well, she had to go somewhere other than a Catholic church
December 15th, 2011
There may be no second acts in American life, but in Ireland they keep going at least ‘til four. Barry Herridge sealed the deal as the fourth Mr. Sinéad O’Connor on the singer’s 45th birthday Dec. 8 at downtown’s A Little White Wedding Chapel. Read more »
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Everyone Gets a Blue Ribbon
December 8th, 2011
In our day, beer was for winners. And we waited until after the race. But for the softies at the Dec. 4 Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon, it was all about instant gratification. Read more »
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The Tail End of the Occupation
December 1st, 2011
The local branch of the Occupy movement recently obtained a 90-day extension to continue to camp on a small, secluded lot near UNLV. After an initial flush of enthusiasm, the group has lost some momentum; it may take a few tactical and sartorial changes to bring the passion back. Read more »
