Blogs
Recalling the Recall
September 29th, 2011
During the Progressive Era of the early 20th century—you know, the period that right-wingers blame for all of the regulations that have made any of their financial success and good health possible—reformers introduced the idea of a recall. Read more »
World Series of Comedy Lectures Get Down to Nuts and Bolts of Stand-up
September 29th, 2011
Among the lectures at the World Series of Comedy, the well-attended session with Don Barnhardt covered a lot of ground. Barnhart, the Las Vegas-based veteran comic, has headlined everything from corporate events to clubs and ships, and even had his own room here in town for a while Read more »
Henderson returns to UFC for fight vs Rua at UFC 139
Las Vegas' Wanderlei Silva facing must-win bout against UFC newcomer Cung Le
September 27th, 2011
It didn’t take Dan Henderson long to get back to his old form—poking a little fun at UFC president Dana White Tuesday afternoon during a press conference to announce his return to the UFC with a Nov. 19 bout against Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 139 in San Jose, Calif. Read more »
Ryan Couture bounces back with win at Challengers 19
September 24th, 2011
After sweating through one judge's decision of a draw, the other two ruled in Ryan Couture’s favor, giving him a majority victory over Maka Watson. Read more »
Ring of Honor Getting its Big Break
September 23rd, 2011
For wrestling fans Jim Cornette is a legend. For those with just a passing interest, he’s the old WCW manager who carried the tennis racket. Read more »
Cognitive dissonance
September 21st, 2011
Sometimes,when you try to analyze politics, you have trouble. Politics, governance, and—let’s face it—voters aren’t always logical. So let’s consider the following, and maybe you can explain it. Read more »
Full Tilt Ponzi Poker
September 21st, 2011
PokerStars is looking a helluva lot like Wall Street giant JP Morgan, compared to Full Tilt Poker mirroring JT Marlin, the chop house investment firm in the film Boiler Room. Read more »
Breakfast at Central Caesars Palace
September 20th, 2011
Las Vegas has never been a great breakfast town. People party hard. People sleep late. So far, quality breakfast options have been limited here. Read more »
Christian Louboutin Splash Fur Slingback: Love it or Hate it?
September 20th, 2011
"Well, even Louis Vuitton can make a mistake, darling." Read more »
Mayweather defeats Ortiz with controversial KO
September 18th, 2011
It wouldn’t be a Floyd Mayweather fight without a little controversy, and "Money" provided plenty Saturday night with a bizarre KO of Victor Ortiz at the MGM Grand. Read more »
