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A&EDave Eggers’ excellent 'The Circle' hits uncomfortably close to reality
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013 Imagine that Facebook became a universal operating system. Imagine that Facebook took over. Now you're set to read this terrifying new book.
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FilmMovie magic: What happens when a film focuses on regular, working magicians?
Monday, Nov. 11, 2013 If you want to see a movie about what the magic industry’s truly like, Desperate Acts of Magic is the film for you.
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Print'David and Goliath' doesn’t live up to Malcolm Gladwell's previous work
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013 What’s missing is the slew of surprising psychological, economic and cultural curveballs
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Entertainment'How to Write Short' is full of fantastic advice
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013 Short writing is king. End of story.
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As We See ItTrying to get excited about the Mirage poker room’s high hand jackpot
Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 Limit poker is for more cautious players, like octogenarians and Cleverboy, but it can sometimes yield interesting bonuses.
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As We See ItPoker space is getting scarce in Las Vegas. What gives?
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013 Has the poker bubble officially burst?
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As We See ItDefending ‘Crossfire’ and its return to CNN
Monday, Sept. 9, 2013 Remember that show Jon Stewart bashed? It's back, and Rick Lax welcomes it with open arms.
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As We See ItTony Hsieh, African penguins and Jedi mind tricks
Monday, Sept. 9, 2013 It's an exciting time for Zappos and Downtown Las Vegas, almost as exciting as penguins waddling around the Gold Spike.
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Print'The Buy Side' is a mostly predictable Wall Street tale
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013 Wall Street traders do coke and deceive their spouses? Who knew?
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As We See ItPlacebo buttons and hot girls in nerd glasses
Monday, Sept. 2, 2013 The word "nerd" has gotten out of hand. Let's put things back in order.
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As We See ItFeeding birds at Sunset Park: Benign hobby or Machiavellian power trip?
Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013 A loaf of bread from the dollar store means so much to the many creatures at Sunset Park.
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EntertainmentChuck Klosterman revels in the dark side in 'Black Hat'
Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013 'Cause let's face it—villains just tend to be cooler.
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A&ELying and cheating at the Las Vegas Maf Cup tournament
Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013 Every competition goes through a scandal, even ... the Mafia championship?
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Entertainment'Daily Show' correspondents drink for free at Las Vegas magic convention
Friday, Aug. 16, 2013 Hanging with Larry Wilmore and other highlights from this week's MAGIC Live convention.
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Print'Detroit: An American Autopsy' is a sad but worthwhile portrait
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013 Former New York Times reporter Charlie LeDuff's new book is highly (and sadly) recommended.
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As We See ItIn Brief: Trekkie records, mall robberies and more
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013 Also, the Nevada DMV is drawing rave reviews. Seriously.
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The StripHome sweet Strip: Highs and lows of life on Las Vegas Boulevard
Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013 What is it like to live in the world's most unusual neighborhood?
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A&E'Zumanity' aerialist Renee Pugh brings a ballet background to her high-flying artistry
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Cirque performer just completed an undergraduate degree in political science and might go to law school.
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As We See ItIn brief: The Third Amendment surfaces in Henderson and more
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Do you even know what the Third Amendment is?
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As We See ItThinking about Jay "no hyphen" Z, Priscilla Queen of the Desert and more
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Also, millennials apparently don't like mascots.
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Features
If poker is a sport, how about 'Magic: The Gathering?'
Thursday, July 18, 2013 It requires mental dexterity, the ability to read opponents and feats of endurance.
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A&EJeff Civillico’s Quad show is funny, whether or not you think you like juggling
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 With his incredible timing, the show is 75 minutes of silly joy.
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WSOPFour people to watch in the WSOP Final Table
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Who will win the $8.4 million first-place prize? Maybe one of these guys.
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A&EOddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival visits Mandalay Bay in September
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 Dave Chappelle and Flight of the Conchords are coming to Las Vegas, but we're not sure who'll be joining them.
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As We See It
MGM’s new Noir player’s card is a bit underwhelming
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 The new ultra-exclusive level of membership is attainable by invitation only.
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As We See ItHow far east will Fremont East go?
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 The entertainment district seems to be expanding, though there's little proof so far.
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As We See ItUNLV looks to expand its drone studies, starting with a new flight path
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 UNLV mechanical engineering professor and his students have been piloting drones through the Nevada National Security Site.
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Taste this and see if it's bad
Friday, June 28, 2013 In this week's Cleverboy, life imitates art. (In this case, art is a cheesy Billy Crystal movie.)
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As We See ItNevada's childhood obesity stats predict a fatter future
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 One in four Nevadans in obese, according to the CDC.
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Cleverboy gets hate mail, part two
Thursday, June 20, 2013 Last time, it was about grammar. This time, it's serious.
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As We See ItIn brief: Sandoval's veto-happy June, a potential new roller coaster for the Strip and more
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Also, Trip Advisor thinks Las Vegas is the biggest bang for the tourists' bucks.
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As We See ItThe next big Vegas rivalry: Hershey's vs. M&M's
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Hershey's World opens on the Strip this winter.
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As We See It
In Brief: 'Crazy Girls' gets updated and Symphony Park gets bridged
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Also, Nas is set to open a Vegas sneaker shop, but will you buy his kicks?
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A&EExploring David Sedaris' 'Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls'
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Sedaris is one storyteller who’s meant to be heard.
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Cleverboy gets hate mail, part one
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Unsurprisingly, "unsurprisingly" is actually a real word.
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NightlifeWith Scarlet and the View, Palms nightlife expands beyond the club
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Vodka infusions, "liquid Bananas Foster," hookahs and shuffleboard.
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It takes a lakeside resort to calm the Clevermind
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 Ravella resort at Lake Las Vegas offers relaxation opportunity.
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A&ESummer reading: A list to conquer by the pool or at home in bed
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Picks by David Sedaris, Stephen King and more.
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Features
Did you know you can fly straight from Las Vegas to ... ?
Thursday, May 23, 2013 Montreal is lovely this time of year.
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EntertainmentBe sure to catch world-famous con man Frank Abagnale this weekend
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 You saw him portrayed in Catch Me If You Can
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As We See ItIn brief: A proposed state drink for Nevada, a local Monsanto march and more
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Also, one son seriously ups the ante Mother's Day gifts.
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MagicHocus focus: 'The Centerfolds of Magic' was ... kinda great
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Despite a last-minute setback, Centerfolds manages to avoid train-wreck status.
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As We See It
In Brief: High school singers hit the big time, and more
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Also, the El Cortez has Double Attack blackjack and desert tortoise limits are in effect.
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BusinessValley of the 'Bots: How a Vegas workshop is blurring the line between man and machine
Thursday, May 2, 2013 Human? Machine? In an entertainment studio just west of the Strip, the answer is definitely both.
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As We See ItWhich is harder to counterfeit: the new $100 bill or a $100 casino chip?
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 We put the new Benjamin to the test against a typical black casino chip.
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ComedyCatching up with comedian Aziz Ansari
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 His ‘Buried Alive’ tour hits the Mirage this weekend.
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As We See It
What could Japanese casinos mean to Las Vegas?
Monday, April 29, 2013 Japan's new prime minister might be casino-friendly.
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NightlifeThe Iron Chef and I: A brush with greatness at UNLVino's Sake Fever
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 And of course, a lot of sake sipping.
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As We See ItA young magician takes his own life, local magicians react
Friday, April 19, 2013 Online forums prove that words matter.
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EntertainmentBook review: Jonah Berger's 'Contagious: Why Things Catch On'
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 One thing's for sure: This book won't catch on
