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Best New Vegas Ambassador
July 28th, 2011
Matthew Gray Gubler’s family has been prominent here for generations. He graduated from the Las Vegas Academy of International Studies, Visual and Performing Arts. Read more »
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Best Local YouTube Hero
July 28th, 2011
The flourish of the cape. The swinging of the traffic cone. The invitation to suck Batman’s M(ist)er F(reez)ing … er, Batpole. There are so many moments to choose from that could be the zenith of the Batman beatdown—but what gets us every time isn’t the ground-shaking body slam or Batman’s slap-happy fight style. Read more »
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Best Looking in a Bikini
July 28th, 2011
Her name is Samantha Harris. She comes to Las Vegas via Georgia. She clearly loves her country, and we clearly love her, um, assets. Read more »
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Best Valets When You’re in a Tight Spot
July 28th, 2011
Here’s what you don’t want to happen when you’re rolling up to the Four Seasons for brunch with someone you’re trying to impress: The valet graciously opens the passenger door to your classic Mercedes-Benz, which then refuses to close. Read more »
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Best Golf Doctor
July 28th, 2011
Your golf game is a mess. You know it, your playing partners know it and lord knows the groups behind you know it. Our advice? Put down the clubs, pick up the phone and call Mike Davis. Read more »
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Best Team Effort
July 28th, 2011
The Findlay Prep basketball team is like a high school version of the Yankees: The Pilots don’t rebuild, they reload. Findlay Prep, affiliated with the private Henderson International School, has become a dynasty, going 125-7 over the past four seasons with two national high school championships. Read more »
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Best Radio Personality
July 28th, 2011
Mercedes Martinez is impossible to ignore—and many of us have tried. If she’s not on your radio (Mix 94.1-FM) the day after your wife has borrowed your car, she’s being voted Most Popular Las Vegan in a contest run by your favorite magazine (see WeeklySeven.com/64). Read more »
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Best Busker
July 28th, 2011
Why give your tip money to somebody whose only contribution to Strip street life is a resemblance to Bret Michaels or the purchase of a Buzz Lightyear costume? There are innovative performers sweating it out who deserve your dollars. The Las Vegas Junk Drummers, for example. Read more »
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Best Guy to Make Lemonade When Life Deals You Lemons
July 28th, 2011
Almost 15 years ago, Carlos Ramirez suffered two strokes that left him unable to walk, talk or have any control over his motions and motor skills, but the former mechanic refused to let the tragedy define his life. Read more »
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Best Local Hope for a 2016 Olympic Gold
July 28th, 2011
You’ve heard of Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao. Now meet Little Miss Pacman: Berenice Hernandez, a 17-year-old Canyon Springs High School student who sports an impressive 13-3 amateur record (four knockouts), packs a mean left hook (just like the southpaw champ) and has her sights set on a women’s boxing gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. Read more »
