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Politics on Social Medianew

Do we know too much about our friends? Facebook, politics and the messiness of online debates.
Las Vegas Weekly  |  Erin Ryan  |  09-11-2012  |  Tech

Boosting Your NCAA Bracketnew

5 sports writer-approved tips for a successful tourney run.
Las Vegas Weekly  |  Case Keefer  |  03-12-2012  |  Sports

Las Vegas' Classic Neon Art Form is Dyingnew

Neon in Las Vegas has come to a near standstill. It's a dying art, many of its relics laid to rest in the Neon Museum's Boneyard while high-tech LED screens bombard tourists meandering the circuitry of an all-encompassing computerized blitz.
Las Vegas Weekly  |  Kristen Peterson  |  04-08-2011  |  Art

Meet Nina Hartley, Porn Pioneernew

Nina Hartley’s adult film career has been long, distinguished and trailblazing -- and it’s far from over.
Las Vegas Weekly  |  Lynn Comella  |  10-12-2010  |  Performance

Dress For Excessnew

Halloween costumes are serious business.
Las Vegas Weekly  |  Rick Lax  |  09-03-2010  |  Shopping

Eat Your Way Around the World Without Leaving Vegasnew

Julian Serrano, the Madrid-born chef of Picasso at the Bellagio, pays homage to his native cuisine at this CityCenter destination. The restaurant is stocked with tastes of Spain, like jamón Ibérico pata negra (cured ham that’s sliced straight off the leg in most Spanish home kitchens).
Las Vegas Weekly  |  Las Vegas Weekly Staff  |  03-26-2010  |  Food+Drink

Behold, the North American Body Painting Championshipsnew

While it might seem challenging to transform an art largely financed by carnival face-painting gigs into a respected medium, that’s less a concern in cultures outside the U.S. — particularly Austria, the Netherlands, Korea and, yes, even conservative Canada.
Las Vegas Weekly  |  E.C. Gladstone  |  02-18-2010  |  Art

What a Whirlwind Web-Tour of Vegas Taught Menew

Recently, I visited some 55 Vegas resorts in about four days, taking an inventory of their assets and boning up on their history. It was a mad dash because, as usual, I procrastinated until I was up against my deadline. Oh, and did I mention I did it all without even leaving the house?
Las Vegas Weekly  |  Steve Friess  |  02-18-2010  |  Tech

Thirty-Six Reasons to Give 2010 a Chancenew

Forget the epic suckage of 2009. Here are 36 reasons you should give the coming year a chance.
Las Vegas Weekly  |  Las Vegas Weekly Staff  |  12-31-2009  |  Commentary

A Handy Guide to Surviving a Celebrity Scandalnew

You were getting your typical Saturday night drink and dance on at the club when suddenly you were swept into the VIP section and into the toned, tanned arms of a celebrity. One thing led to another and pretty soon you were the booty call on his speed dial. What to do?
Las Vegas Weekly  |  Jack Colton and Xania Woodman  |  12-17-2009  |  Comedy

Our critics’ picks: The films, albums and books that defined a decadenew

Josh Bell adds another feather to "Eternal Sunshines' cap while Mike D'Angelo hands the crown to Memento. Spencer Paterson says Radiohead ruled another decade, and John Freeman on The True History of the Kelly Gang.
Las Vegas Weekly  |  Las Vegas Weekly Staff  |  12-10-2009  |  Commentary

Jerry Springer, American Dreamernew

Profiles of Springer tend to follow a similar pattern; they contrast the raucous TV show full of bleeped-out curses and sexual betrayals with the intelligent adult who talks knowledgeably about politics with a passion that would be incendiary in the debate room. But there's nothing so unthinkable about the two going together.
Las Vegas Weekly  |  Sarah Feldberg  |  11-13-2009  |  Culture

Most Guys at a Pickup Artists' 'Super-Conference' Are Just Trying to Fit Innew

Admitting that you need help with women is embarrassing and emasculating. In most cases, the decision to attend a LoveSystems boot camp is not motivated by libido; it's motivated by loneliness.
Las Vegas Weekly  |  Rick Lax  |  10-29-2009  |  Culture

The Ups and Downs of Caffeinated Boozenew

Even though these products are legal, as many as 30 state attorneys general have been waging a campaign to remove them from store shelves. Not every caffeinated alcohol brand is under fire, however. Instead, the campaign focuses on that subset of the market designed to look and taste like traditional, fruit-flavored energy drinks.
Las Vegas Weekly  |  Greg Beato  |  10-02-2009  |  Food+Drink

The Killer Las Vegas iPhone Appnew

Vegas Mate kicks other Vegas travel guides' butts.
Las Vegas Weekly  |  Richard Abowitz  |  09-04-2009  |  Tech

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