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The Intersection

Kenny Guinn, the Republican in name only

Kenny Guinn, 1936-2010 more

A quick note on beer pong and herpes

Do not listen to Dr. Cole Desorio. more

Remembering Todd Sampson, a respected punk pioneer

Early Sunday morning, the Las Vegas punk community lost one of its original heroes. more

Defending the R-J’s copyright suits

Steve Friess agrees with Sherm Frederick? Believe it. more

What can a new exhibit tell us about the foreclosure crisis?

A juxtaposition of myth and reality plays out in Emily Kennerk’s exhibit, America’s No. 1 Foreclosed City: Las Vegas. more

What’s on your Vegas bucket list?

Whatta you think? The Weekly wants to know. more

Something to get off your chest? This guy will listen—for a fee

Meet Steven Diamond, the operator of a self-help hotline. more

Thinking about Shirley Sherrod, ninjas and more

We are not, however, questioning whether Shirley Sherrod is a ninja. more

Random photo of the week

Egg-cellent! more

Dream Zone: ‘I saw three dragonflies’

I saw three dragonflies more

As We See It

Nightlife

Shh… From a private weekend at Rumor to party planes, Whispering Giants offers exclusive fun

Who needs a party train when there’s already a party plane? more

LeBron James hosts at Tao … at least we think that’s who that was

The term “host” seems to have quite a different meaning in a nightclub then at any other party. more

Hotties trump holograms during Lolita’s grand opening

Touted as the first nightlife destination with holographic entertainment, partiers seemed more interested in the live dancing girls. more

Nightlife

Arts & Entertainment

Catching up with Kyle Divine, guitarist for Dusty Rhodes and the River Band

The band embarks on what’s (probably) their last tour and makes a stop in Vegas with handmade merch. more

Book “Extra Lives” states the obvious: Gaming is fun!

The book isn’t even about why video games matter, it’s about why Tom Bissell likes playing video games more

CD review: Danger Mouse & Sparklehorse

In the year between the album’s leak and its release, Sparklehorse’s Mark Linkous and vocalist Vic Chesnutt both committed suicide. more

Magician Paul Draper reads minds in Vegas

Paul Draper can bend spoons with his mind, see through duct tape and read other people’s thoughts. more

Moksha stretches out along Binion’s rooftop

“This is like trying to follow the Goonies’ treasure map.” more

Dissecting ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’

Local authors discuss the classic novel on its 50th birthday more

Stuff you’ll want to know about

Predators, Limbo and more! more

The checklist: What are you consuming this week?

Zoe Thrall, Terry Fator, Frank Pellegrino and Patrick Gray more

A&E

Screen

What’s for Dinner? “Schmucks” is a hit-and-miss comedy

The English remake of The Dinner Game is about as mediocre as the French version. more

“Winter’s Bone” is the best film of the year

At first glance, Winter’s Bone, looks like more of the same. Against all odds, however, this turns out to be the most electrifying movie of ... more

Assessing “Jersey Shore’s” season 2 situation

All eight of the original cast of preening, pumped-up young(ish) guidos and guidettes are back for more insta-nicknames, GTL, grenades and gorillas, creepin’, smushin’ and ... more

“The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” follow-up film is dull at best

The Girl Who Played With Fire presents a much less compelling mystery with a convoluted, grim back story. more

“Love Ranch” film makes hookers seem dull

You might imagine a movie about legalized prostitution would at least hold your attention. But there’s a reason director Taylor Hackford (Ray) has the word ... more

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