John P. McDonnall
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As We See ItThinking about Sheen, Smigel and other stuff
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Also, Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort is offering a great deal.
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GamingAsia is dwarfing Nevada's uptick in gaming revenue
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Good news! Also, not-so-good news!
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As We See ItWhy we're not amused by amusement park plans
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 A 19th century entertainment is sweeping Vegas.
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As We See ItThinking about pot roast, how awesome Vegas is and more
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Also, yet another reason the Cosmopolitan is the coolest place ever.
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DiningThe Land of More: a venture into the kitchen of the Rio’s Carnival World Buffet
Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011 What does it take to put out $45,000 worth of food every day? One Weekly writer finds out
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DevelopmentA new stadium at UNLV might sound like a bad idea. Think again
Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011 A new stadium could mean economic development, rather than devastation, for the area.
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As We See ItThinking about Glen Lerner, the Bellagio's art gallery and more
Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011 Also, the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art is closing its gift shop.
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CasinosBeware! Some Strip properties are resorting to nickel and diming
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011 Resort fees are getting totally out of hand.
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As We See ItThinking about overtipping, Bryce Harper and more
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011 Also, what we'd like to buy from the Hard Rock Hotel.
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As We See ItThe weapons industry shows off its latest at its Vegas convention
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011 CES, AVN...what next? Oh yeah, guns.
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As We See ItSlot machines: agents of addiction?
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011 Have slot machines become too entertaining?
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As We See ItThinking about the iPhone, Starbucks' Trenta and more
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011 Also, we found out that Las Vegas rocks at tipping.
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As We See It
Instead of assigning blame for the Arizona rampage, we should be asking, ‘What now?’
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 The fact is, we might never understand what motivated the shooter.
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As We See ItThinking about Charlie Sheen, free parking and more
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 Also, we discover the roots of UNLV's Barrick Museum.
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An only-in-Vegas story
Friday, Jan. 7, 2011 What a tow truck takes from a Weekly writer, a casino gives back.
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A&EROTC + ROFL = Rob Riggle
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011 Rob Riggle has appeared in The Daily Show, SNL and The Hangover. What's next? A standup show at the Palms.
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As We See ItThinking about broken iPhone alarms and the weather outside and in
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011 Also, the Golden Nugget introduces the coolest ATM ever.
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FeaturesThe Weekly’s under-the-radar, semi-important, revealing, tragic, quirky and inspiring Year in Review
Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010 News you missed, intriguing oddities and stories that inspired us or pissed us off.
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As We See ItChristmas cheer, Vegas-style
Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010 One Weekly editor's holiday experiences in Sin City
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As We See ItThinking about Jay-Z, cold weather and the Salvation Army
Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010 Who's getting $1 million to play New Year's Eve?
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As We See ItSay what? 2010’s best quotes
Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010 Really, she thought it was Trident.
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CosmopolitanThe Cosmopolitan faces an uphill battle on the gaming front
Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010 In the weeks leading up to opening day at the Cosmopolitan, gaming blogs and message boards vibrated with a scandalous rumor.
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A&EThree jokes from Jerry Seinfeld
Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010 The Weekly's John P. McDonnall offers up three of Mr. Seinfeld's witty observations. For more, secure your ticket to the Colosseum on Dec. 26-27.
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As We See ItThinking about chef secrets, congressional seats and more
Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010 Also, the Cosmo has our native Las Vegan considering going to the Strip more.
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UNLVHey! Chill out, Rebel fans
Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010 The UNLV men’s basketball team is off to an impressive start, but apparently the good news has not reached some fans.
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As We See ItThinking about the Bellagio bandit and fancy art
Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010 Thinking about the Bellagio bandit and fancy art
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BusinessZappos needs to face facts: It’s not so special
Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 We’re dancing in the streets and toasting our yard-tall margaritas to the fact that a midsize company has decided not to leave Southern Nevada.
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As We See ItThinking about a sports arena and dreaming of Chick-fil-A
Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 Also, you should check out the Las Vegas Philharmonic
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CityCenterFact-checking CityCenter
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010 Here we separate the promises made, kept and broken.
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As We See ItThinking about five-diamond resorts and underwater homes
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010 Also, we think you should check out the Left of Center Gallery.
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As We See ItThinking about last week's cover, Dirk Arthur's guarantee and more
Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010 Also, Sharron Angle finally speaks!
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PeopleA new reality for Rick Dale of 'American Restoration'
Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010 Early last year, local antiques restorer had had enough.
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As We See ItThinking about trigger-happy cops, Manny Pacquiao and more
Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010 Also, we admit we're anxiously awaiting for the return of Britney.
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PokerPoker skills translate well to everyday situations
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010 Las Vegas’ answer to the tent revival
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A&EThinking about Shania Twain, a giant Jesus and more!
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010 Also, check out Thomas Willis' art at Trifecta Gallery.
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Local ElectionsThree thoughts on Reid-Angle
Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010 You have to marvel at Harry Reid’s survival instincts, and two other thoughts.
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First FridayNevada Repertory Dance Theater to perform Dr. Seuss classics
Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010 What happens when The Wiggles meets So You Think You Can Dance?
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PoliticsLive blog: Reid wins ... and other news
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010 The Weekly's John P. McDonnall will be live-blogging from the time polls close, at 7 p.m.
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PoliticsWhere's Angle's tricorn hat?
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010 Look who the Nevada press corps caught voting Tuesday morning in Reno.
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A&EChatting with Vegas Valley Book Festival closing keynote speaker Dennis Lehane
Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010 "I’m not known for being literary 24/7, so Vegas definitely fits part of my personality."
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FootballThinking about 'SNL' impressions, fantasy football and more
Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010 Also, Cirque performers are real people. Who knew?
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FeaturesWhat we're drinking
Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010 When it comes to beer, the Weekly staff has varied tastes.
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As We See ItFresh & Easy is closing stores; why can’t it be the payday lenders?
Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010 Here are some other overexposed phenomena that should be scaled back.
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As We See ItThinking about fro-yo, Hispanics that look more Asian and more!
Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010 Also, who benefits from moving the Gift of Lights? (Spoiler: No one.)
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First all-you-can-eat; now all-you-can-watch
Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010 How many live shows can you squeeze into 48 hours?
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CrimeSpending some time in a supposedly sketchy neighborhood
Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010 It’s 2 o’clock in the afternoon and I’m standing at the edge of what is supposedly America’s third most dangerous neighborhood.
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As We See ItThinking about Springsteen, dogs and more!
Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010 Also, would you turn in your neighbor for driving with out-of-state license plates?
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EventsPahrump Valley Winery ready to stomp some grapes
Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010 Your feet - they're for walking, running and - wine stomping?
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New to suburbia: Homemade pasta
Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010 The Pasta Shop Ristorante, noodle supplier to the Strip, brings its cozy vibe to Henderson.
