I have preached from this bully pulpit for years that the best response to free speech you hate is more free speech — back and forth, to and fro until truth emerges victorious on the honorable field of bloodless verbal battle.
During a stopover in Reno 25 years ago, my wife and I discovered Nevada-style gambling — and absolutely loved it.
The biggest concern about GOP Sen. John McCain choosing little-known Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential nominee should be obvious:
After this weekend, it’s all over, at least unofficially. And what better time than the last lazy weekend of summer to present, with a stirring if imaginary drum roll, the winner of our Summer 2008 Arts and Crafts Spectacular?
You’ll fall in love with winter gardening. And there are numerous reasons why: The weather is working with you; it will be a no-sweat garden; vegetables maturing in cool weather will be high quality; expect fewer pests (weeds, insects and diseases); you’ll be using less water; saving money on grocery bills; and you’ll be receiving accolades from those sampling your produce.
So the economy is looking sadder than the Washington Redskins after their 1940 NFL championship game beat down (a 73-0 loss to the Bears).
Just because Labor Day has long been considered the unofficial end of summer, that doesn’t necessarily mean anyone’s ready for fall. Especially fall TV.
It’s no wonder people make fun of sci-fi. In the new Xbox 360 adventure, “Too Human,” you play as a warrior who constantly has to scavenge the ground for hilariously titled items that fortify your body armor. The funniest:
On one of the final weekdays before Labor Day, a steady trickle of downtown pedestrians ponders the choices at a discount ticket booth on Fremont Street. They seem oblivious to how much this long, hot summer has narrowed the pack.
HIKES — Red Rock Canyon: A moderate five-mile hike will take place Sept. 7 at the Bristlecone Trail (upper half) through ponderosa pines up to bristlecone pines then hike to the ridge and on to the Bonanza Trail junction (515-5367).
Spotting wildlife remains one of the joys of traveling America’s roads and highways. Of course careful drivers scan the roadsides to avoid disasters of making roadkill of wild things, while youngsters in the vehicle make a game of listing species seen. They note the surprising variety of creatures of the woods, meadows, desert, mountains and waterways of our diverse landscapes, perhaps the only opportunities they have to see such creatures outside of city zoos.
Williams, Ariz., a small town along Interstate 40 in northern Arizona, bills itself as the “Gateway to the Grand Canyon” and that is true. You can head north to Arizona’s largest and most famous canyon, the Grand Canyon. But, you’ll miss most of the tourists and have a unique drive if you go south to Sycamore Canyon, Arizona’s second largest, and end up in Jerome, an old mining town still slightly populated with people and ghosts.
In the ninth month of 2008, there’ll be plenty to do in Cerca Country. From hot rod festivals to leisurely balloon races, there should be something just your speed.
“Eureka!” I exclaimed as we drove into the historic mining town along “The Loneliest Road in America.”
The Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon for the Muscular Dystrophy Association originates from the South Point for a third year today and Monday.
Here are a few things in news, sports, entertainment and popular culture we’ve been talking about lately.
My boy and I watched them arrive. Eighteen people in two cars. One 60ish couple, a handful of 20- and 30-something adults, some elementary-age children, a bright-eyed 3-year-old girl and a Rottweiler mix. Camping gear. Boxes. Bags of charcoal. Ice chest after ice chest. Pillows, tents and sleeping bags.
Location Dates Attendance — 19th annual Working Group Meeting & Conference JW Marriott Sept. 2-5 250.
ASI Food Safety Consultants Embassy Suites Airport Sept. 4-5 20.
North American Bridal Association Las Vegas the Market The Venetian Sept. 4-7 3,000…
OUT ON THE OUTSKIRTS: The housing downturn and flagging economy have halted some residential building projects planned for the edge of the city or nearby communities.
A casually dressed employee kicks off his sandals, puts his feet up on the couch and proceeds to type away on his laptop. Nope, he’s not slacking. The man works as a blogger for Las Vegas entrepreneur John Kaspar, and perhaps best epitomizes the laid-back atmosphere surrounding what many are now calling the biggest marketing innovation in generations.
Las Vegas Sands Corp., faced with paying a lawsuit judgment of $58.6 million to a Hong Kong businessman, told investors it hasn’t recorded any reserves or contingencies for the legal matter.