The silence was broken by what sounded like a shot from a high-powered rifle.
How many times have you been listening to a song you liked so much that you kept driving right by your house to hear the end of it? Once? Twice? Never?
The man behind the men was a fascinating fellow. One historian described him as someone who “oozed urban affluence, a short and foxy-faced man with a penchant for sharp tailoring and sunglasses.”
It may be said that the secret to a good automobile dealership is the service provided after the sale.
More than 30 years ago, Pete Findlay added the first import franchise, Subaru, to his flourishing Findlay Automotive Group. Over time, Subaru of Las Vegas thrived in a couple of different Las Vegas locations, including storefronts on Fremont Street and in the Valley Automall. But, this year, a more permanent, signature Findlay facility was built at 5385 W. Sahara Ave. for the Japanese manufacturer.
Constructing rock solid and richly rewarding vehicles is the Lexus way and its RX series has reflected this philosophy for the past dozen years. The wagon’s continuing popularity seems assured with the latest RX350 and RX450h hybrid models.
Stephen Curry’s NBA debut was not exactly memorable as the Golden State rookie guard started slow, picked up the pace early in the second half, then struggled at the end as the Warriors fell to Houston, 73-69, at Cox Pavilion as the 2009 NBA Summer League tipped off.
UPDATED: The Board of Regents today voted 10-1 not to renew the contract of UNLV President David Ashley. After the vote, the board voted unanimously to reassign him to faculty. Higher education Chancellor Dan Klaich said the executive vice president and provost, Neal Smatresk, immediately became acting president, following protocol. Ashley, 58, will be paid his current salary, $246,000 a year, and is a tenured professor now.
Las Vegas-based Allegiant Airlines reported another big jump in passenger traffic in June although the largest airline at McCarran International Airport saw its traffic numbers fall.