I am working on a couple projects. But some quick Vegas reads from obscure corners:
This story from Computer World looks at one of two data centers in Venetian. I am so stealing this idea for a story. I have never been to a casino data center. That they exist is obvious looking [...]
Want to watch drunken tourists all the time? Yes. You Vegas voyeur. There are a few live webcams capturing life on the Strip.
Here is my favorite which covers the area around the MGM Grand. The description promises the “excitement” of Tropicana and Las Vegas Boulevard. That usually amounts to this sample picture. But [...]
I am so sorry to have been gone since June 1. I’m back. Vegas working vacation.
As some of you know I am working at a novel and when things are going well for the fictional world then I follow. But I have also been busy writing elsewhere and so while I catch up on Vegas [...]
I had some particularly scathing things to say this morning about Perini vs. MGM Mirage. But a filling deserted my mouth and so I am reduced to a whimpering victim until I am repaired at 1:30.
So, here are scattered thoughts produced and delivered in pain: One interesting thing to look at is [...]
Mike Huckabee hosted his Fox Show from the Venetian/Palazzo last week. In his monologue he points out that he is standing in contrast to the President who urged people not to go to Vegas. That, of course, isn’t what the President said. And, Huckabee’s Vegas support came with a caveat: He arrived with the Ten [...]
The document dump on CityCenter’s construction billing dispute I linked to yesterday between MGM Mirage and Perini is a fascinating though very partial glimpse of the acrimonious rift between the two giants that is now on the way to court.
Perini’s release hints at events from over a year ago when CityCenter almost fell into bankruptcy, suggests MGM Mirage [...]
Here is the advertisement introducing the new Las Vegas Convention and Visitor Authority campaign for Las Vegas as Camp Vegas. I found this via VegasTripping.com where the campaign is judged lame. I don’t have an opinion on Camp Vegas, yet; visually the advertisement does a good job of selling the look of how Vegas now [...]
Our governor is remarkably unpopular. That is not a partisan statement. He happens to be a Republican. But neither Republicans nor Democrats are impressed by him. And, both speak better of him than his wife.
Among those with no respect for Governor Gibbons there is Nevada’s largest private employer, MGM-Mirage. I have already blogged how strongly [...]
Congratulation to local Criss Angel star of “Believe” at Luxor. He was awarded Magician of the Century by some magic group. Robin Leach was there and has a back stage interview and a photo of Angel, trophy aloft, on his blog. According to Leach, “Believe” is now claiming to be the best selling magic show [...]
A VERY COOL VISUAL FOR VEGAS.
Great visual for Vegas, but is it enough to keep the expensive shops at The Crystals mall packed with tourists? As I took these photos, I wondered what besides the initial “new casino” allure would bring in tourists who can afford this mall. We already have five other malls all [...]
