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Kicking off 2013 the Las Vegas way

Before the Metropolitan Police Department blocks off Las Vegas Boulevard and revelers take over the Strip and Fremont Street, party organizers are putting the finishing touches on their New Year’s Eve fetes.

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Union for taxi drivers plans strike authorization vote

After recently rejecting a new contract, union drivers at Las Vegas’ second-largest taxicab company will conduct a strike authorization vote starting this morning and running continuously through Thursday afternoon.

Australian company the major player behind new Wet ‘n’ Wild park

The company with a majority stake in the new Wet ‘n’ Wild water park being built in Las Vegas has Australian roots and corporate interests in water parks, theme parks and well-recognized movie titles such as “Get Smart” and “Gran Torino.”

Businesses scramble for share of ‘Pawn Stars’ fame

Tourists line up outside downtown’s Gold & Silver Pawn Shop for a chance to appear on the History Channel hit “Pawn Stars.” Now the show has spawned a cottage industry of Las Vegas businesses owned by experts who appraise artifacts. Jeremy Brown, owner of Ultimate Sports Cards & Memorabilia, is one of them.

Hotel owners feel heat over outdoor advertising

When a large convention comes to Las Vegas, there’s heavy competition for the attention of conventioneers. They host parties for potential buyers, offer free giveaways at exhibit booths and some even take out advertising on the side of hotels surrounding the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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