Bookmark: Book signings, events, Nov. 11-17

Here is a listing of events designed for book lovers. Information is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Additions or changes to this listing must be submitted at least 10 days in advance of Sunday publication to Bookmark, Las Vegas Review-Journal, P.O. Box 70, Las Vegas, NV 89125. For more information, call 383-0306.

Eiffel Tower ambassador tells the stories behind the sights

High above the Strip on a clear and sunny Friday, the valley stretches out in a sumptuous vista for some lucky sightseeing tourists. They have paid $15 to see Vegas from the 541-foot Eiffel Tower attraction at Paris Las Vegas.

Maryland ready for its taste of Vegas

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Maryland, once reluctant to embrace large-scale gambling, may be on track to become a major East Coast casino state. Voters decided Tuesday to allow Las Vegas-style table games at six casinos, including one next to the nation’s capital.

Coming in This Week’s Business Press, Nov. 11

COVER STORY: Experts say it’s a great time to buy office space, mostly for the same reasons it’s a great time to buy a home: Loads of vacant properties and foreclosures in the market have driven down prices.

Las Vegas driver, 17, wins NASCAR K&N series

Seventeen-year-old Las Vegas driver Dylan Kwasniewski captured the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West championship with a second-place finish in the Casino Arizona 50 at Phoenix International Raceway.

UNLV men’s swimmers sweep tri-meet; women split

The UNLV men’s swimming and diving team swept Utah and the University of Calgary in a tri-meet at Buchanan Natatorium. The UNLV women defeated Calgary but lost to Utah.

Wyoming knocks off UNLV volleyball, 3-1

LARAMIE, Wyo. – The UNLV volleyball team (16-10, 8-5 Mountain West) couldn’t hold onto an early lead in a 21-25, 25-13, 27-25, 25-10 loss to Wyoming (19-10, 6-7).

Cougars rout Idaho, become bowl eligible

PROVO, Utah – Cody Hoffman caught three first-half touchdown passes and freshman running back Jamaal Williams rushed for 104 yards and two TDs, all in the first half, to lead Brigham Young to a 52-13 rout of Idaho on Saturday night.

Observers see Toronto as next battleground for gambling companies

A study by UNLV’s International Gaming Institute concluded a resort complex featuring a hotel, casino, convention space and other entertainment amenities in the heart of Toronto could stimulate the economy of Canada’s largest city.

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