18 ballots too late to count

Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman touched off a kerfuffle at his regular Thursday news conference when he mentioned that the city had on Wednesday discovered 18 uncounted mail-in ballots in the extremely close race between Las Vegas City Council candidates Stavros Anthony and Glenn Trowbridge.

Simon Restaurant & Lounge

There’s no disputing that Simon Restaurant & Lounge at Palms Place is gorgeous. There’s no disputing that its target market skews young and hip; the energetic soundtrack, pool right beyond the windows (and I mean right beyond) and Palms-compound location are about as obvious as it gets. And we know executive chef Kerry Simon likes to play with his food; witness the cotton candy and Rice Krispie treats on his menu.

Friends and Foes

If you’ve ever seen “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” you know Larry David and Richard Lewis argue a lot: Larry lends Richard a mantra to use during meditation, then takes it back; Richard accuses Larry of stealing his voicemail greeting, then makes Larry record a new one.

Krispy Kreme offers free treats

Free doughnuts! To celebrate National Doughnut Day today, local Krispy Kreme stores are offering a free doughnut in any variety to anyone who stops in. No purchase is necessary. …

‘The Hangover’

Go ahead, laugh your ass off. That’s “The Hangover’s” sole goal.

Stations, Fiestas award cash every five minutes; Palms changes club

From 7-9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday in June, 240 Station/Fiesta players will win $500. Every five minutes, one winner will be selected randomly at Palace Station, Boulder Station, Sunset Station, Texas Station, Santa Fe Station, Green Valley Ranch, Red Rock Resort, Aliante Station, Fiesta Rancho and Fiesta Henderson. You must be playing with your Boarding Pass/Amigo card to win. At 9:15 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays, each of the 10 casinos will give away five $1,000 cash prizes as well as one combined grand prize of $25,000. Entries can be earned at slots, tables, live poker and bingo, and all entries are valid for both (winner-must-be-present) weekend drawings.

HEIDI’S PICKS

Heidi’s Picks is a weekly selection of restaurant suggestions from Review-Journal critic Heidi Knapp Rinella.

MOVIES

OPENING THIS WEEK

Julio Iglesias

Julio Iglesias used to get busy — incredibly busy — in Las Vegas. Now he brings the kids.

Legislative endnotes, 2009

Leading members of the 2009 Nevada Legislature would like us to believe that through their “Herculean effort,” they “saved the state” this spring in Carson City.

Working men

Times are tough all over — even for the world’s oldest profession.

IN BRIEF

Executive resigns post at City National Bank

IRS ponders rules to license tax preparers

Contractors, private investigators, barbers and real estate agents are licensed. Should those who prepare income tax returns be licensed?

Fight ensues over road romance in South America

I had been trying to sleep but the scorching sun blazing through the side window of my then-new 1988 GMC Sierra pickup made sure it was a fitful nap.

Esprit survived a quarter century at Lotus

If he were alive today, it’s doubtful that Colin Chapman, Lotus automobile creator, would have kept the Esprit going for the past 27 years.

Plug into electric car revolution

So, you’re interested in electric vehicles, but you have a few concerns. For one, they cost too much; two, you’re not sure whether they fit your lifestyle; and three, where will you charge it? Perhaps surprisingly, there are plenty of upcoming vehicle choices, several recharging options and even tax credits to help buyers with the cost. Read on.

E-Class leads in technology

Would you prefer your Mercedes-Benz E-class with two doors or four? That’s right. This summer, one of the company’s most popular models comes as a traditional four-door sedan and a new high-fashion two-door coupe for the 2010 model year.

Birthday bash draws 8,000

From across Eldorado Park’s manicured grass and rows and rows of cars, the 1951 Mercury looked familiar — very familiar.

10-year-old lion at Las Vegas Zoo euthanized

Midas, a 10-year-old lion at the Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park on North Rancho Drive, was euthanized on Thursday after becoming severely ill and undergoing exploratory surgery.

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