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Haters Gonna Hate
(VillageVoice.com)
August 16th, 2012
If there’s one thing we’ve learned that New Yorkers hate, it’s everything that’s not New York. And if it involves Las Vegas, they hate it all the more. Read more »
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Checking Out Some Killer Digs
(NME.com)
August 9th, 2012
As the Killers prepare for the September release of their fourth studio album, Battle Born, Las Vegas’ favorite sons gave U.K.-based music publication NME a humorous behind-the-scenes look at their Vegas-based recording studio, also named Battle Born. Read more »
Site to See
Our Glowing Mythology
(Behance.net/gallery/Classical-Movies-in-Miniature-Style/4455311)
August 9th, 2012
Vegas Tech
Hotel Maps and Apps
August 9th, 2012
The Venetian and its sister property, the Palazzo, recently joined the list of Las Vegas hotel-casinos that offer mobile apps to help visitors navigate their properties. They’re a little late to this party, so the Venetian brass is touting its Pocket Concierge app—specifically its turn-by-turn mapping feature—as something different. Read more »
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How Much Does the Mormon Vote Matter?
(CNN.com)
July 19th, 2012
’s no secret that Mormons carry considerable political clout in Nevada, but how much will that benefit Mitt Romney at the ballot box this fall? CNN examines the religion’s sway in the Silver State, where the Mormon population has dropped from 12 percent in 1986 to an estimated 7 percent today. Read more »
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Mixed Emotions
(VinylAndCocktails.tumblr.com)
July 19th, 2012
Fiona Apple’s The Idler Wheel gets the Bloody Mary treatment: vodka, Worcestershire, tomato juice, what have you. The Shins’ Port of Morrow earns a Dark ’n’ Stormy: dark rum and ginger beer with a lime wedge. Read more »
Vegas Tech
Bringing the Show to You
July 19th, 2012
Las Vegan Evan Savar is passionate about supporting local independent artists and musicians, and was looking for a way to help them gain more exposure. In doing so, the 22-year-old inventor and entrepreneur helped create an online platform capable of bringing performers and fans closer together all over the world. Read more »
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Kickin’ It Old School
(FunWhileItLasted.net)
July 12th, 2012
The recent announcement that the expansion Las Vegas Legends of the Professional Arena Soccer League will begin play this fall (See story, Page 17) got us thinking about Las Vegas’ first pro soccer team: the Quicksilvers of the old North American Soccer League. Read more »
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Wishville
(Neighborland.com/cities/vegas)
July 12th, 2012
I wish I had a million bucks tax-free. I wish I were 20 years younger and 30 years wiser. I wish Mad Men’s luminous Alison Brie would call me up and say, “You should come over this evening and fix me drinks while I try on Cuban-heeled stockings and exotic underwear.” Read more »
Vegas Tech
Under One Digital Roof
July 12th, 2012
It’s easy to lose your way in the digital world, even if you leave a big footprint. Although our smartphones are loaded with personal information, it’s scattered from app to app, dispersed on social-media sites and sprinkled across contact lists, photos, videos and notes. There’s no central clearinghouse, no context for the whole digital identity. Read more »
