Rick Lax
Story Archive
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As We See It
Thinking about musical lawn fertilizers and more
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 Also, Tennessee's new proposed abortion law.
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A&E
Comedy review: Daniel Tosh's live show isn't quite as daring as his TV series
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Sill, what matters most are the jokes, and they were strong.
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A&E
Book review: 'The Natural: How to Effortlessly Attract the Women You Want'
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 It teaches you to pick up women by being yourself ... or does it?
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As We See It
If mothers want to surrender their babies, is that so bad?
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Sometimes it's better to give your baby up than to keep it
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As We See It
Thinking about Encyclopedia Britannica, Louis C.K. and more
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Also, Jack Kerouac's On the Road will finally hit the big screen soon.
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A much-needed escape from our strange Vegas reality
Thursday, March 8, 2012 Until recently, I’d nearly forgotten what it’s like to actually experience quiet.
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A&E
Weekly Q&A: Penn & Teller pianist Mike 'Jonesy' Jones
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 What it's like warming up a magic-show crowd—and learning to play piano down a finger.
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As We See It
Worst prank ever? Woman's airline bomb threat aimed at boyfriend
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 An example of why you should never say "bomb" on (or off) a plane.
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As We See It
Thinking about Brian Head, Rush Limbaugh and more
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 Also, observations on the wind that swept through the valley.
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Dining
Carlos'n Charlie's hiring 200 workers for Flamingo restaurant
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 The Mexican chain's Vegas outpost is looking for staffers.
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Nightlife
No joke: ROK Vegas to close April 1
Friday, March 2, 2012 The space will reopen as a performance venue in early spring.
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As We See It
Thinking about Meryl Streep, Whole Foods and more
Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 Also, Penn Jilette's recent Celebrity Apprentice win.
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As We See It
Sorry, bathers: Nevada bans narcotic bath salts
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 The newish synthetic drug has sent many users across the country to the emergency room.
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As We See It
Kosher meal vs. common fare in Nevada prisons
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 Nevada's new prison menu, which does not include separate kosher meals, will save the state some money.
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Features
24 hours at CityCenter
Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012 Is CityCenter living up to its long-ago ideals?
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Technology
Putting three iPad apps to the test
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 Playing slots, shopping for videos and reimagining your body.
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Whitney love all around ... almost
Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 Ice-T and Coco create a poignant moment at Pure. And enforce it.
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The Strip-side life
Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 The blessing and curse of living near the tourist magnet.
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As We See It
Caucusopalypse: What the Republican candidates might mean for Las Vegas
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012 Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul -- are any of them good for Nevada?
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A&E
Bob Saget: a lot funnier than the Clippers used to be
Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 Plus, the best heckle he's ever heard.
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As We See It
Should the shooting of a teen be blamed on Facebook?
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 Police are now recommending that teens not use Facebook to invite their friends to parties.
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As We See It
A local Capriotti's shop is in trouble with corporate over a 'boobs and Bobbies' promotion
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 The controversy involves sandwiches sold to a local gentlemen's club.
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As We See It
Tom Ferranti on 58 years of singing, drumming and impersonating everyone
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 He's 82, and he does Columbo.
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Sports
Should Mayweather's $100K donation have come up in court?
Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 The boxer's sentence postponement comes after promising a major give.
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Say hello to the Adios
Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 A serious cocktail makes a liar out of one Weekly writer.
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A&E
Looking back at the hits and misses of Broadway-to-Vegas productions
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012 From Mamma Mia to Phantom!
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As We See It
Crash course: Are the costs of air shows worth the risk?
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 After last September's crash, the Reno Air Racing Association recently announced it will seek to hold another air show this September.
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Politics
GOP candidate Ron Paul gains support from Nevada prostitutes
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 "The girls at the Moonlight Bunny Ranch are not only planning to vote for Paul, they’re 'pimpin’' for him."
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Comedy
3.5 questions with Lisa Lampanelli, who performs Saturday at the Pearl
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 If somebody hurts my feelings, I’m going to cry.
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Nightlife
One Night in 1Oak: New drinks, feather skirts and hard-to-read graffiti
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012 A peak inside the Mirage's new nightlife venue.
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A&E
The Mirage stays funny with latest comedy bookings
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012 Diverse lineup includes Daniel Tosh, Gabriel Iglesias and Seth Meyers
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Print
An excerpt from 'Weekly' writer Rick Lax's new book
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012 Rick Lax as a bathroom attendant? Read all about it in his new book, 'I Get Paid For This'
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Entertainment
Suspiciously young magician carries variety show torch
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012 Don't be the last to know about this monthly gem.
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As We See It
Sci-fi brothel Alien Cathouse to open in Southern Nevada
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012 Into alien porn? This place is certainly for you.
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Entertainment
There are plenty of NYE Strip alternatives
Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011 Rick Lax gives you some advice if you want to avoid the insanity of the Strip for New Year's Eve
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As We See It
Bellagio adds three new songs to the fountains' repertoire
Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011 "Vegas tourists will surely appreciate the new tunes, but not nearly as much as the street performers."
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Style
Board games to beat the holiday boredom
Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 What to play with lawyers, strippers and your competitive uncle.
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Print
Book review: 'Super Mario: How Nintendo Conquered America'
Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011 The world of Nintendo finally gets its due in the 'history' book 'Super Mario'
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Weekly Q&A
Weekly Q&A: Ex-porn star Jenny Hendrix looks to her future
Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011 For ex-porn star Jenny Hendrix, the future offers many possibilities
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As We See It
Don't feed the bears ... and then shoot them
Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011 Nevada's inaugural black bear hunting season is not without its issues.
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Print
Five out-of-context segments from the new Justin Bieber book
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 Don't want to read all of 'Belieber!' Then just read these five quotations
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Gaming
Why isn't Sheldon Adelson on board with online poker?
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 Though MGM and Caesars are on board, the Venetian and Palazzo owner is not.
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Entertainment
Putting a wrap on Cirque Week
Monday, Dec. 12, 2011 Behind the scenes at 'Love' and a wardrobe malfunction.
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Features
Magic magazine goes digital with an eye on the iPad
Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 Magic magazine finally goes digital, all because of the iPad.
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Entertainment
A Weekly writer scores $20,000 in a scavenger hunt
Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011 I don’t enjoy a good competition; I enjoy winning. Type A personality? Yeah, you could say that.
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Entertainment
Is the Internet transforming—or destroying—the magic of magic?
Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011 The secrets are out, but maybe that's not such a bad thing.
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Features
Have iPhone, will amaze
Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011 Technoillusionist Marco Tempest isn't scared to reveal his devices.
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A&E
Bungees, Battles and Beatles! Cirque Week is upon us again
Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011 Now's your chance to find out how they do that cool stuff they do.