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         <title>Free Grand Slam breakfast at Denny&apos;s, today only</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This morning, stop by Denny's for a free Grand Slam breakfast.</p>

<p>Denny's advertised the free meal during the Super Bowl, but what you may not know is that 1,000 people will be given rainchecks at each location for long lines.  1,500 coupon books will also be given away.</p>

<p>The Grand Slam is 2 each of pancakes, bacon, eggs, and sausage.</p>

<p>The offer is only good today from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.</p>

<p>Nearby Denny's restaurants:</p>

<p>3771 Las Vegas Blvd. South<br />
3411 Las Vegas Blvd. South<br />
3001 Las Vegas Blvd. South<br />
1826 Las Vegas Blvd. South</p>

<p>5045 W Trop<br />
5318 North Boulder Hwy.<br />
310 N Nellis Blvd.<br />
2545 Farnington Ave.<br />
9320 South Eastern Ave., Henderson</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:44:07 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Ritz-Carlton Lake Las Vegas to close</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>On May 2, the Ritz-Carlton Lake Las Vegas will close.</p>

<p>A member of the Five Star Alliance and considered one of the finest hotels in the world, the Ritz-Carlton in Henderson will be shutting down because of a lack of funding by Village Hospitality (Deutsche Bank).</p>

<p>They will also be laying off 400 employees but will try to relocate them to other Marriott properties (which runs the Ritz-Carlton chain).</p>

<p>Lake Las Vegas has been in bankruptcy since July 2008 after the developer defaulted on a loan of $540 million.  The Ritz-Carlton, which received the prestigious AAA Five-Diamond award, also filed for bankruptcy.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:31:25 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Sarah Palin to speak in Searchlight</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<center><font size="1"><strong><a href="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/viewer/"target="_blank">photo by flipchip &bull; lasvegasvegas.com</a></strong></font><br> <img alt="Mandalay Bay Las Vegas" " src="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/020510-02.jpg"width="414" height="555"/></center><center>This is not Sarah Palin, it's Sarah Palin look-alike Lisa Ann.  </center>

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Sarah Palin will be in Searchlight (near Hoover Dam) on March 27 to promote the Tea Party Express's tour.</p>

<p>Searchlight is the home town of Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid.</p>

<p>Palin was reportedly paid $100,000 to speak this weekend in Nashville, and is also reportedly not being paid for her Searchlight appearance.</p>

<p>The bus tour will span 42 cities and end April 15 in Washington, D.C.</p>]]></description>
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         <category>Celebrities</category>
         <pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:20:29 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>$25.50 Lion King tickets for college students</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<center><font size="1"><strong><a href="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/viewer/"target="_blank">photo by flipchip &bull; lasvegasvegas.com</a></strong></font><br> <img alt="Mandalay Bay Las Vegas" " src="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/020510-01.jpg"width="414" height="416"/></center><center>Mandalay Bay Las Vegas</center>

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College students with valid student ID can check out <I>The Lion King</I> (at Mandalay Bay) for only $25.50.</p>

<p>Just show up at the box office for day-of-show tickets.  You can purchase two, but the purchaser must show college ID.</p>

<p>Note that this isn't confined to Nevada colleges, but any college student.</p>

<p>Regular tickets run up to $113.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:13:35 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>List of Ten Tallest Buildings in Las Vegas with Photos</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<center><font size="1"><strong><a href="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/viewer/" target="_blank">photo by flipchip &bull; lasvegasvegas.com</a></strong></font><br> <a href="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/viewer/v/Ten+Tallest+Buildings+in+Las+Vegas/Eiffel+Tower+Las+Vegas++540+feet+_+165+meters_.jpg.html"><img alt="Ten tallest Las Vegas buildings" src="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/020310-11.jpg" width="414" height="586"/></a></center><center>Eiffel Tower Las Vegas 540 feet ( 165 meters) <br><Font size=1><strong>Click photo for gallery image</strong></font></center>

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The Stratosphere Tower is 1,149 feet (350 meters) tall, the tallest structure in Las Vegas or the entire state of Nevada.  In fact, it's the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States and the second tallest in the whole Western Hemisphere and it's not even on our list of the ten tallest buildings in Las Vegas, because it's not a building.  Neither is the 540 feet (165 meters) Eiffel tower at the Paris Las Vegas.</p>

<p>Our list of tallest consist of buildings that may or may not be inhabited.  They must be finished or at least topped our at their designed height and that requirement makes the 735 feet (224 meters) Fountainebleau the tallest building in Las Vegas or Nevada.  Las Vegas has more than 160 high rise structures with 40 of those buildings over 400 feet tall.  An approved 815 foot tall (248 meters) building to house the World Jewelry Market planned for downtown Las Vegas is on hold until the current economic picture brightens.</p>

<p>The complete list of the Tallest Ten Buildings in Las Vegas after the jump.  Click any photo for a hi-rez gallery image or skip to the gallery with this link,<a href="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/viewer/v/Ten+Tallest+Buildings+in+Las+Vegas/"> Ten Tallest Buildings in Las Vegas</a>.  Download any of the gallery images and use them for free per our <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/">Creative Commons License</a>.       </p>

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<center><font size="1"><strong><a href="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/viewer/" target="_blank">photo by flipchip &bull; lasvegasvegas.com</a></strong></font><br> <a href="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/viewer/v/Ten+Tallest+Buildings+in+Las+Vegas/Stratosphere+Tower++1_149+feet+_350+meters_.jpg.html"><img alt="Ten tallest Las Vegas buildings" src="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/020310-00.jpg" width="414" height="549 "/></a></center><center>Stratosphere Tower 1,149 feet (350 meters)  ( 165 meters) <br><Font size=1><strong>Click photo for gallery image</strong></font></center></p>

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         <pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:30:23 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Fergie shoe giveaway tonight at Moon</title>
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Got plans tonight?  Like Fergie from The Black Eyed Peas?  Like shoes?</p>

<p>Pop by the Moon Nightclub (at The Palms) tonight at 11 p.m., and you'll participate in a Fergie Footwear Giveaway.</p>

<p>It won't be her exact shoes, but the next closest thing -- shoes from her personal line of footwear.  This ranges from dress shoes to casual to sandals.</p>

<p>Just in time to dance the night away with a terrific view of the Las Vegas Strip.</p>

<p>Visit <a href="http://www.fergieshoes.com/">Fergie Shoes</a> for a sampling of what could be available.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:05:16 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Designated Drivers offers free rides home on Super Bowl Sunday</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Despite the lack of funds, <a href="http://designateddriversfoundation.org/">Designated Drivers</a> in Las Vegas is going forward with free rides over the Super Bowl.</p>

<p>Between noon and midnight on Feb. 7, just call (702) 456-RIDE and they will pick you up.  They will even drive you home in your car, if you wish.  All at no charge.</p>

<p>The nonprofit group is in danger of closing up shop, however.  In debt over $30,000, they've run out of sponsorships and money and encourages donations.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:48:09 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>More 2010 AVN AEE Photos</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<center><font size="1"><strong><a href="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/viewer/" target="_blank">photo by flipchip &bull; lasvegasvegas.com</a></strong></font><br> <a href="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/viewer/v/2010+AVN+Adult+Entertainment+Expo/More+Photos+from+the+AVN+AEE/Austin+Taylor.jpg.html"><img alt="2010 AVN AEE Awards" src="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/020210-02.jpg" width="414" height="390"/></a></center><center>Austin Taylor<br><Font size=1><strong>Click photo for gallery image</strong></font></center>

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A sample of the images we'r currently working on for the next addition to our<a href="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/viewer/v/2010+AVN+Adult+Entertainment+Expo/"> 2010 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo Photo Gallery</a> that will be published in the next few days.  It will be the most revealing photos we have published from the 2010 AVN Expo.  Stop by often to see what we're doing and all the latest photo gallery additions.</p>

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<center><font size="1"><strong><a href="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/viewer/" target="_blank">photo by flipchip &bull; lasvegasvegas.com</a></strong></font><br> <a href="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/viewer/v/2010+AVN+Adult+Entertainment+Expo/More+Photos+from+the+AVN+AEE/Baubles_+Bangles+and+Boobs.jpg.html"><img alt="2010 AVN AEE Awards" src="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/020210-01.jpg" width="414" height="618"/></a></center><center>Baubles, Bangles and Boobs<br><Font size=1><strong>Click photo for gallery image</strong></font></center></p>

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<center><font size="1"><strong>photo by flipchip &bull; lasvegasvegas.com</strong></font><br> <a href="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/viewer/v/2010+AVN+Adult+Entertainment+Expo/More+Photos+from+the+AVN+AEE/Jessica+Bangkok.jpg.html"><img alt="2010 AVN AEE Awards" src="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/020210-03.jpg" width="414" height="590"/></a></center><center>Jessica Bangkok<br><Font size=1><strong>Click photo for gallery image</strong></font></center></p>

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         <category>Entertainment &amp; Nightlife</category>
         <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:28:22 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Harrah&apos;s win-loss 2009 now online</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<center><font size="1"><strong><a href="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/viewer/"target="_blank">photo by flipchip &bull; lasvegasvegas.com</a></strong></font><br> <img alt="Harrah's Las Vegas" src="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/020210-04.jpg"width="414" height="602"/></center><center>Harrah's Las Vegas</center>

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<p><br />
Harrah's has released win-loss statements for 2009.</p>

<p>But are you sure you want to see how much you've lost?  Those visits to the casino really do add up.</p>

<p>Go to <a href="http://www.harrahs.com">Harrah's</a> and plug in your Total Rewards number and password.</p>

<p>Then click "My TR" and on the left, click "WIN/LOSS STATEMENT."</p>

<p>On the new page, the default year is 2009 but you can also draw from 2005-2008.</p>

<p>Check "I accept the Terms and Conditions" and press "GO" and a PDF will be generated showing all your wins and losses at all Harrah's properties.</p>

<p>Even though we always use our Total Rewards card, we don't think the data is entirely accurate.  Your mileage may vary.</p>

<p>It does, however, give you an inkling as to just how expensive gambling can be.</p>

<p>We warned you!</p>]]></description>
         <link>http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/2010/02/harrahs_winloss_2009_now_onlin.php</link>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:58:12 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Fine art at CityCenter, China photo exhibit to open tomorrow</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<center><font size="1"><strong><a href="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/viewer/"target="_blank">photo by flipchip &bull; lasvegasvegas.com</a></strong></font><br> <img alt="Henry Moore's "Reclining Connected Forms" " src="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/020110-01.jpg"width="414" height="278"/></center><center>Henry Moore's <em>Reclining Connected Forms</em> at CityCenter</center>

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Nestled throughout CityCenter is one of the world's largest corporate art collection -- and it's all being shown for free.</p>

<p>Already on display to the public are works by artists including Jenny Holzer, Maya Lin, Richard Long, Henry Moore, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, Nancy Rubins, Frank Stella, and more.</p>

<p>Beginning tomorrow through Feb. 22, an 80-panel, 4-part photo exhibit will launch displaying 30 years of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and China.</p>

<p>The exhibit has toured through China, New York, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles before coming to Las Vegas.<br />
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         <link>http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/2010/02/fine_art_at_citycenter_china_p.php</link>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Las Vegas First Runner-up in Teen Pregnancies</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<center><font size="1"><strong><a href="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/viewer/"target="_blank">photo by flipchip &bull; lasvegasvegas.com</a></strong></font><br> <img alt="Echelon" src="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/013110-01.jpg"width="414" height="278"/></center><center>Las Vegas is probably number one in stalled construction projects such as the $5 billion Echelon seen here</center>

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According to a<a href="http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/USTPtrends.pdf"> report published this month</a> by the Guttmacher Institute, teen pregnancies in Las Vegas are increasing after more than 16 years of decline.  The numbers just in awards Las Vegas with the number two spot for for pregnant teens.</p>

<p>Blame for this unwanted honor is being placed on the lack of contraceptive information that would educate teens about choices for recreational sex.  Apparently the policy of preaching abstinence just isn't getting through (abstinence hasn't worked very well with the reefer crowd, either).</p>

<p>Considering how much Las Vegas likes to be first at most everything (see the home foreclosure post below) check back a little later to see if SinCity takes over this number one spot, too.      </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:22:26 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Las Vegas ranked highest foreclosure rate for 2009</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<center><font size="1"><strong><a href="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/viewer/"target="_blank">photo by flipchip &bull; lasvegasvegas.com</a></strong></font><br> <img alt="Foreclosure Las Vegas" src="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/020110-02.jpg"width="414" height="617"/></center><center>Foreclosure signs have sprouted like weeds across the Las Vegas landscape</center>

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It isn't much of a surprise, but at five times the national average, Las Vegas had the highest foreclosures of any city in the country for 2009.</p>

<p>That amounts to 1 out of 8 homeowners.</p>

<p>Number two was Cape Coral in Florida, with the next three being California cities Merced, Riverside, and Stockton.</p>

<p>The lowest foreclosure rate was in Burlington, Vermont.</p>]]></description>
         <link>http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/2010/01/las_vegas_ranked_highest_forec.php</link>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:18:28 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Man faces up to 20 years for trying to open plane door mid-flight</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Word to the wise: if you happen to find yourself on a plane, don't attempt to open the door in the middle of a flight.</p>

<p>Gregory Thomas Burns tried just that while flying from Washington, D.C. to Las Vegas last week.</p>

<p>Claiming he was drunk on beer and tranquilizers, Burns was observed trying to open the door but was prevented by passengers.</p>

<p>He was arrested on a federal offense of interfering with a flight crew.  He could get up to 20 years in prison along with a $250,000 fine.</p>

<p>His alleged action caused the flight to land in Denver to make sure Burns wasn't a terrorist.</p>]]></description>
         <link>http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/2010/01/man_faces_up_to_20_years_for_t.php</link>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:19:48 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>More 2010 AVN AEE Photos</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<center><font size="1"><strong><a href="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/viewer/" target="_blank">photo by flipchip &bull; lasvegasvegas.com</a></strong></font><br> <a href="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/viewer/v/2010+AVN+Adult+Entertainment+Expo/More+Photos+from+the+AVN+AEE/A+view+from+the+Expo+floor--.jpg.html"><img alt="2010 AVN AEE Las Vegas" src="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/012610-02.jpg" width="414" height="618"/></a></center><center>View from the Expo floor<br><Font size=1><strong>Click photo for gallery image</strong></font></center>

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Another batch of original photos from the 2010 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo at the Venetian in Las Vegas.  We've even included some photos from the Mustang Ranch Brothel (Yes, it really exists) booth at this year's show.  Check out all the action and exposed skin from the biggest porn convention on the planet. Use the following link, 2010 AVN AEE Photos, to go directly to the new gallery photos.  We'll continue to add photos from the thousands of images shot at this years expo. </p>

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<center><font size="1"><strong><a href="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/viewer/" target="_blank">photo by flipchip &bull; lasvegasvegas.com</a></strong></font><br> <a href="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/viewer/v/2010+AVN+Adult+Entertainment+Expo/More+Photos+from+the+AVN+AEE/Mustang+Ranch+booth.jpg.html"><img alt="2010 AVN AEE Las Vegas" src="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/012610-01.jpg" width="414" height="463"/></a></center><center>Nevada's Mustang Ranch Brothel<br><Font size=1><strong>Click photo for gallery image</strong></font></center></p>]]></description>
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         <category>Entertainment &amp; Nightlife</category>
         <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:09:59 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Girl scout hockey by the Las Vegas Wranglers</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<center><font size="1"><strong><a href="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/viewer/"target="_blank">photo by flipchip &bull; lasvegasvegas.com</a></strong></font><br> <img alt="Orleans Las Vegas" src="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/012510-01.jpg"width="414" height="278"/></center><center>Orleans Las Vegas</center>

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Girl scouts playing hockey?</p>

<p>Get out your sashes and cookies -- on March 12, the Las Vegas Wranglers will be dressing up as girl scouts.</p>

<p>A game event night similar to dressing as Rod Blagojevich (ousted Chicago governor) in prison or dressing up as strippers (our favorite) has led the Wranglers to Girl Scout Night, in honor of the Scouts' 98th birthday.</p>

<p>The Wranglers will be playing the Bakersfield Condors at the Orleans Arena (at The Orleans) for $10 a ticket, some of which will go toward the Las Vegas Girl Scouts of Frontier Council.</p>

<p>The girl scout hockey uniform will also be on silent auction.</p>]]></description>
         <link>http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/2010/01/girl_scout_hockey_by_the_las_v.php</link>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:50:52 +0000</pubDate>
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