The FBI will officially mark its 100th year as a law enforcement agency on Saturday. But there can be no proper remembrance without a salute to the late Las Vegas Special Agent John Bailey.
WASHINGTON — Sen. Harry Reid rarely talks publicly about religion, but on Thursday religion provided an unavoidable subtext for him at a Senate hearing.
CARSON CITY — The state’s university regents, trying to cope with budget woes, will consider a proposal at their August meeting in Reno to shut down a debt-laden firefighting academy in eastern Nevada.
Matt Skiba’s disposition often seems to match his eyeliner — like some bottomless inkwell, it’s painted in the deepest shades of black. Judging from his band’s dark-hued records, the Alkaline Trio frontman sounds like a man with storm clouds tethered to his heels.
As a dedicated reporter, it’s my job to report that a local preview screening of “Step Brothers” earlier this week was packed to the gills with people laughing their heads off. (To be strictly accurate, “heads” is a family-newspaper euphemism for a different, somewhat less dignified portion of the human anatomy.)
Beyond a too-little-too-late awareness of the geographical vulnerability of the city of New Orleans, it’s difficult to find many positives in the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina. But here’s one: the Katrina Diaspora, which is steadily spreading the glories of Creole/Cajun cooking to areas of the country where it has been all but nonexistent.
Jerry’s Nugget has made several major revisions to its players club. More Club members now receive $1 cashback plus $1 comp for every 600 points ($600 coin-in) earned on their cards. Players earning 500 base points in 90 days move on to the silver tier and receive a 15 percent comp redemption discount. Gold tier members (30,000 base points in 90 days) receive a 25 percent discount. All rewards can be redeemed from new interactive kiosks installed throughout the casino, plus More Club members also will receive a free T-shirt when they pick up their new card (which is required to earn points). Through Aug. 28, players earning 1,000 points in one day can swipe their card at a kiosk and receive up to a $100 free gasoline card.
I can get weepy watching “Babe,” reading Stephen King’s “The Dead Zone,” or listening to “I’ll Be Home For Christmas.” But not a single game has ever toyed with my tear ducts. Games look great, sound great and play great. But they are not emotional.
Eddie Izzard already squelched any "too smart for Vegas" garbage in late April.
It was then that a second show was added for today at the Palms, after Izzard’s first announced date on Saturday sold out. The British comedian fits many definitions of a cult hero. But thanks to HBO, it’s a big cult.
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Rockers the Foo Fighters hit The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel on Sept. 25 and 26. Tickets start at $65 and go on sale at noon Saturday at the Hard Rock box office, 4455 Paradise Road, and Ticketmaster outlets.
Movies are rated on a letter-grade scale, from A to F. Opinions by R-J movie critic Carol Cling (C.C.) are indicated by initials. Other opinions are from wire service critics.
If you’re among the skin-challenged, then Kate Somerville has something just for you. The skin-care specialist, whose facials and products are available at the Spa at Trump Las Vegas, focuses on skin concerns that go beyond an occasional breakout.
• Shoe In: Paris Hilton will debut her new fall shoe collection at Macy’s in Fashion Show mall on Tuesday. Drop by for a sneak peak at Paris’ super stylish, ultra-comfortable and perfectly priced footwear. The first 300 to purchase Paris Hilton shoes between July 19 and July 29 will be able to meet the heiress and receive a signed photo at the event on Tuesday. The collection features the hottest runway-ready and red-carpet worthy looks of the upcoming season in a rich fall color palette — all priced from $59 to $195. Each pair rocks hot pink soles, a pink “comfort heart” cushion sewn into the inner sole, and a recycled eco-conscious box equipped with handles built in, thereby eliminating the need for a shopping bag and further reducing waste.
Think of it as your VIP card at work. The perfect blazer sends a strong message of professionalism. That doesn’t mean it should strip you of your creative side, though. Incorporate the same flair you would out-of-the-office with this garment.
It used to be that two lines on the pregnancy test strip meant nine months of frump. Muu muus, overalls and redundant message tees (“Baby on board”) were all moms-to-be had to choose from in wardrobe options. Today, women go full term without skipping a style beat. So, who’s to thank for the change? Celebrities and their high-profile pregnancies.
Whether you don’t have time to wash your hair or you intentionally skip a day, no one wants the unwashed look. Somehow oily build up and dull, dry ends never leave a good impression. To the relief of you and your unwashed hair, the beauty industry has developed ways to forego the shower without anyone being the wiser: dry shampoos and spray-in conditioner. The former disguises any unkemptness by absorbing oil and the latter detangles hair and refreshes your overall look. Now you can skip the hat day or the quickie ponytail for any hair style you choose.
Annie Creamcheese, the vintage of the future boutique at the Shoppes at the Palazzo, put on a fashion show Monday that was a real blast from the past. Vintage garments from the authorities in high fashion like Chanel, Pucci and Yves Saint Laurent walked the runway, as well as funky new lines. Sunset Tan’s Janelle Perry hosted the show inside the Cathouse Loungerie’s ultra lounge at the Luxor. Here’s a look at the outfits that graced the runway.
Those who do not know their history, as Mr. Santayana warned, are doomed to repeat it. But as Jay Leno has fun demonstrating by taking his “Tonight Show” cameras out on the sidewalk from time to time, the typical young American on the street today has trouble remembering against whom we fought the American Revolution.