LBS: A Burger Joint

You know the burger’s gone uptown when the fast-food chains start duking it out over who’s got the bigger, better, juicier — Black Angus! — version of this iconic food that holds a rightfully exalted place in the American culinary pantheon.

‘Christmas Carol’ production puts new spin on old tale

Brad Carroll admits that, when he was offered the opportunity to direct Nevada Conservatory Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Carol,” he found himself at a bit of a loss.

MOVIES

OPENING THIS WEEK

Palms kicks off $110,000 Holiday Wish List; El Cortez has gift cards

The Palms $110,000 Holiday Wish List promotion takes place on Tuesday, Thursday and Dec. 6, 8 and 10. Players who swipe their cards (in one of the designated devices in the food court or at a promotion station) may win up to $1,000 cash, free slot play, point multipliers (valid on reel or video reel machines), food vouchers or a chance to “Pick a Gift from Santa’s Wish List.”

The Looks of Books

Pages, covers, binding, words. Cherished products providing information, engagement, excitement and enlightenment. Just don’t read them.

Mixing It Up

Black Crowes guitarist Rich Robinson gives me some news today: He tells me his band has settled a lawsuit against country singer Gretchen Wilson, without telling me full terms of the settlement.

Tax, tax, tax some more

The worst of the recession appears to be over. Stock markets are regaining the faith of investors. The climate for companies seeking to raise capital is warming up, kindling hopes that new jobs are on the horizon.

A Florida taking

Property rights can be tricky.

Gov. Goodman?

On weekends, the Einstein Bros. bagel shop at 6770 N. Durango Drive in northwest Las Vegas is packed throughout the morning hours. The line to order is typically 10 to 15 customers deep, and those who don’t take their food to go are forced to spy on the seated patrons to figure out who might be leaving soon so they can grab a table.

Here Come the Shoppers

Consumers are skittish about spending, worried about their jobs, and retailers are trying to squeeze every dime they can out of them during a holiday shopping season that’s forecast to be one of the flattest in years.

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Online retailers see rise in sales

SAN FRANCISCO — Online retailers hope the convenience of the Web, plus discounts and deals, spur still-nervous shoppers to spend more online this holiday season — even as traditional retailers brace for mediocre sales.

Kia takes design leap

One of the more muscular and longest-serving members of the Kia family is changing its stripes along with its country of origin.

Findlay Acura donates 50 turkeys to school

A pair of Findlay Acura executives teamed with members of Collision Authority recently to deliver 50 turkeys to Whitney Elementary School so that needy families could experience a memorable Thanksgiving.

Friendly Ford announces sale

Today Friendly Ford kicks off its year-end sales event, which allows buyers to purchase cars, trucks, SUVs and crossovers at discounted prices.

Porsche challenges sports-car form

Consider this a friendly admonition to Porsche purists. The story you are about to read is a review of the 2010 Panamera, Porsche’s first foray into the Gran Turismo luxury four-door sedan market. OK, that was your warning.

Motor Trend car show features low-cost fun

For those looking to save rather then spend on Black Friday, the Motor Trend International Auto show is a free-to-low-cost event taking place today through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road.

Are Parisian cars smarter than ours?

On the flight to Paris for my fiancé’s sister’s wedding, I was recounting stories from my past trip to the City of Love and was reminded of the passion, regardless of driver body type or size, for tiny, tiny, tiny cars. It seems not much has changed since then. In fact, I call Paris the “land of the smart car.”

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