Bostered by improving convention traffic, the Las Vegas Monorail posted slightly improved ridership and fare revenue numbers during the first quarter.
In an unusual twist on executive compensation, a part of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas CEO John Unwin’s pay “is designed to reward the successful sale and disposition (of the hotel) in the time frame desired by the board,” company documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission reveal.
When Travis Snider was demoted from Toronto to Las Vegas in 2009, the burly outfielder was upset with the decision.
Today’s decks offer homeowners a comfortable place to spend time. As a home improvement that offers return on investment, a new or upgraded deck ranks near the top of the list, behind only kitchen and bath remodels.
Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon knows a thing or two about racing and is using his skills to jump start a race that we can’t win fast enough. Gordon and his wife, model Ingrid Vandebosch, have teamed up with the national “Sounds of Pertussis” Campaign to kick off the “Race to Blanket America” initiative, which was created to help raise awareness of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, and the importance of adult vaccination against the disease.
The sun is shining and that fresh, crisp smell is in the air – or is it? Don’t let the stale scent of old herbs and a barely stocked pantry take away from the fresh possibilities of the warmer months.
In his award-winning documentary “Jazz,” filmmaker Ken Burns invoked the image of gumbo – the signature dish of New Orleans – to highlight the combination of elements that led to the birth of jazz. Besides being a great metaphor, Burns’ comparison highlights the inseparable link between jazz and New Orleans. For jazz fans, a New Orleans vacation offers the ultimate travel experience.
