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Vegas Tech
Community and the Digital Garage Sale
October 4th, 2012
To anyone who’s ever sold something online and been frustrated by the hassle of creating an account, writing a description and uploading pictures, the appeal of Rumgr is immediately obvious. Read more »
Found Material
One for the Road
GQ.com
October 4th, 2012
Henderson natives (and brothers) Glen and Les Charles were already successful writers and producers for The Bob Newhart Show and Taxi when they began working on a new sitcom in 1981. Read more »
Found Material
Dam Good Photos
www.DenverPost.com
September 27th, 2012
Sept. 30 marks the 77th anniversary of the dedication of Hoover Dam, which remains one of the architectural wonders of the world. Read more »
Site to See
Flip Frig Frack
(FuckingHomePage.com)
September 27th, 2012
A long time ago, in a Las Vegas far, far away from this one, James “Ask a Native” Reza and I sat in a conference room with the editor of the Las Vegas Weekly and defended the word “fuck,” which at that point would only appear in the magazine as an “F” with three asterisks—if it appeared at all. Read more »
Vegas Tech
Connecting Two Worlds
September 27th, 2012
As a former software programmer, I feel a bit disloyal praising the Digital World Expo. The three-day interactive conference, which begins Sept. 27 at the Palms, offers instruction for those working in new-media marketing. And since many programmers consider marketers a necessary evil, I was surprised how much I enjoyed last year’s inaugural event. Read more »
Found Material
Play the Game, Take a Trip
www.JRBaldwin.com
September 20th, 2012
In July, Vegas Seven observed what would have been Hunter S. Thompson’s 75th birthday (VegasSeven.com/HSThompson). Read more »
Site to See
AD IT UP
(Vintage-Ads.Livejournal.com)
September 20th, 2012
This is why Don Draper drinks. It’s not because he’s living a lie; it’s not because he pushes away the people who try to get close to him; and it’s not even because of Pete Campbell, that sniveling little turd. Read more »
Vegas Tech
Sweating the Small Stuff for iPhone 5
September 20th, 2012
Remember when Apple defined the cutting edge for innovative media devices? That edge has dulled but isn’t quite gone. The company has settled down to releasing evolutionary updates to once revolutionary products, and too often plays catch-up by belatedly adding features pioneered by competitors. Read more »
Vegas Tech
Ramping Up the Tablet Wars
September 13th, 2012
The tablet war has essentially divided into two fronts: between 9- and 7-inch devices. The market for 9-inch tablets is still dominated by Apple’s iPad, but the new 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HD that was announced last week (at $299, it costs $200 less than the iPad) could finally give it serious competition. For now, though, the real competition is among 7-inch tablets. Read more »
Found Material
Bringing the Shitshow
September 13th, 2012
Las Vegans are quite familiar with the culture of bottle service, celebrity DJs and women in clingy, “vagina-length” dresses. But GQ writer Devin Friedman gives outsiders an inside look at the Cosmopolitan’s Marquee Nightclub and Dayclub, ranging from the hordes of customers to the VIP hosts and waitresses. Read more »
