Las Vegas Metro Police Motor Officer Down
Posted on August 30, 2010
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Waiting for help
A Las Vegas Metro Police cycle cop was left in the middle of Flamingo Road just south of Eastern Avenue after an accident separated the officer from his ride.
Flipchip shot these photos Sunday evening of the unidentified Metro officer moments after the accident. Details of the crash were unavailble.
This has been a very unlucky year for Las Vegas Metro Police. Driving any vehicle in Las Vegas has always been akin to prop betting with the devil. Good thing we're a city of gamblers.
Paris Hilton’s mugshot
Posted on August 28, 2010
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This is probably the best-looking mugshot you'll ever see.
A fume-filled Escalade near Wynn Las Vegas caused a motorcycle cop to pull it over, suspecting marijuana.
Hilton's boyfriend Cy Waits (who manages the Tryst nightclub at Wynn) was driving, with Hilton in the passenger seat.
Later, when Hilton pulled lip balm from her purse (possibly in preparation for the mugshot), a bag of cocaine allegedy fell out.
Both were booked and released from Clark County jail.
Paris Hilton arrested in Las Vegas on cocaine charges
Posted on August 28, 2010
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Just before midnight last night, Metro conducted a traffic stop on a car near Wynn Las Vegas.
When pulled over, officers detected the scent of marijuana coming from the car.
On further investigation, they found Paris Hilton in the passenger seat with a controlled substance that later turned out to be cocaine.
She was arrested on possession and put in the Clark County Detention Center.
The undisclosed male driver was also booked for possession and DUI.
Both are expected to be released on bail later this morning.
Caesars Palace fined for patron dancing on baccarat table
Posted on August 26, 2010
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Caesars Palace Las Vegas
Apparently dancing on a casino table game costs $250,000.
Back in October, a high-limit baccarat player at Caesars Palace climbed on his table at least three times (and even danced at one point), and personnel didn't stop him. The game was still in progress.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board filed a complaint against the casino, citing safety and game protection concerns.
The ruling came down this week, and Caesars was fined a quarter of a million dollars.
M Resort put up for auction
Posted on August 24, 2010
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Less than a year and a half old, and the M Resort is already in flux.
First there’s the bit of bad luck with the casino opening in a bad economy that has still yet to recover despite slow signs early this year. The $1 billion M Resort has $700 million in debt, which is controlled by Lloyds Banking Group.
And last month, Lloyds put their majority stake in the hotel-casino up for sale at an auction.
Atomic Testing Museum free on Sept. 25
Posted on August 23, 2010
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Free Museum Day is back!
On Sept. 25, museums across the country affiliated with the Smithsonian are opening their doors with free admission for 2.
In Las Vegas, you can visit the Atomic Testing Museum (755 E. Flamingo) between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Although admission is free, you must fill out information (email, address) and print out a ticket at the following link: http://microsite.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/admission.html?2010
Las Vegas = most stressed-out city in America
Posted on August 23, 2010
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You'd think a town such as our fine neon city would be the most stressless city in the U.S.
And it very well may be, just as long as you're a tourist.
But for locals, Forbes magazine has listed Las Vegas as being at the top of this year's survey of America's Most Stressful Cities.
Seems running a 24-hour city to make others' vacations is detrimental to stress levels. Not to mention the high 14.5 percent unemployment and bad housing market.
Second on the list: Los Angeles.
2010 WSOP on ESPN at 9 PM ET Tuesday
Posted on August 23, 2010
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Joe Cada, 2009 WSOP Main Event Champion, $8.5 Million Winner
Tuesday night means another installment of the 2010 WSOP Main Event Championship. Tuesday night at 9 PM ET on ESPN TV. Two hours of top level poker featuring the greats, along with hoards of the not-so-greats, battling for some of the multi-millions in cash that will be passed out to the top 747 finishers.
For more of Flipchip's photos of the Main Event click here.
Las Vegas Strip Trip Photos
Posted on August 21, 2010
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Walking along the Las Vegas Strip
Friday night on the famous Las Vegas Strip. Always an adventure, always something new, it's never boring doing time on the most awesome road in all of the neon desert.
A Friday night meander down the strip provided a brief look into life as defined on the Las Vegas Strip.
Exchange shoes for tickets to The Jersey Boys
Posted on August 20, 2010
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The popular Jersey Boys show at The Palazzo will celebrate its 1,000th show on Aug. 28.
The show chronicles the life and times of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
To celebrate, you can get a free ticket to the 6:30 p.m. show by donating a pair of new children's shoes.
Just drop by the theater lobby between noon and 5 p.m. with your shoes. A maximum of two pairs (two tickets) per person.
Shoes will be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas.
