Rick Lax
Story Archive
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As We See ItWith rumors about a ride at the Rio, where will the thrills and spills end?
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 The off-Strip hotel may be putting up a zip line between its towers.
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TasteUNLVino goes into overtime this year with Sunday barbecue at Ruvo Center
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Celebrity chef grub and craft cocktails are on the menu for UNLVino's fourth-day event.
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Maybe socializing and musical discoveries at the Anonymity Masquerade Ball
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Be careful who you talk to and what song you Shazam.
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As We See ItGrading on curves: At Twin Peaks an 'A' appearance gets extra perks
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Employees are graded on their appearance at this themed bar and restaurant.
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As We See ItI do, plus pancakes: Denny's Wedding Chapel is open for business
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 The pinnacle of American romance is now available at Neonopolis.
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As We See ItTeen tanning? Casting our vote on some recent bills and proposals
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 Also, where we stand on taxing Burning Man and betting on elections.
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NoiseConcert review: Mika at the Hard Rock Cafe
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Every song from the British singer-songwriter is a potential hit.
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As We See ItCan Vegas sustain three observation wheels?
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 The proposed London Thrill park would include another big wheel. Come on, guys, get creative.
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As We See ItLas Vegas should capitalize on the cruise industry's recent nightmares
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 We can see the LVCVA slogan now ...
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As We See It
At Mensa elections, there are no losers
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 At the annual elections for the Southern Nevada chapter of Mensa, every race was uncontested. Bo-ring.
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As We See It
Gaming by the numbers: the popularity of casino table games
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 The numbers you need to know from the UNLV Center for Gaming Research's recent study.
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EntertainmentBook review: Christopher Hitchens' 'Mortality' and Eben Alexander's 'Proof of Heaven'
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Two books with greatly contrasting viewpoints. Which one is the better read?
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MagicDespite the scenario in 'Burt Wonderstone,' magicians insist they all get along
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Rivalry? It's just an illusion.
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As We See It
Changing the Nevada caucus to a primary would get more of us involved
Thursday, March 7, 2013 State Republicans are looking to make some changes to our Presidential election process.
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As We See ItShould Nevada's speed limit be raised to 85 mph?
Tuesday, March 5, 2013 One state senator has introduced a bill that could have us all driving faster.
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A two thousand dollar rooster for twenty bucks
Monday, March 4, 2013 Cleverboy couldn't decide on pretty or hideous, but he had to have these roosters.
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A&ETwo reporters' takes on two shows during Comedy Central's Vegas weekend
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013 Dave Attell and Jim Norton vs. Nick Swardson.
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MAGIC partying with Cleverboy at Haze and Wonderground
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013 Back in Vegas and back in action, sort of.
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Community'Hackerspace' Syn Shop offers a creative outlet for kids and adults
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013 Lots of cool toys and collaborative efforts are going down at Syn Shop.
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ReligionCan a group of Liberty University evangelists save Las Vegas?
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 Pastor Dave Earley prays the way you and I scroll through Facebook news feeds, the way we watch TV, the way we breathe. All day, nonstop. He spent a year asking God where he should start a church. He visited a few cities, but none seemed right.
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As We See ItTattooed for free cocktails: A 'lifetime' of anything carries a heavy caveat
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013 Drink and be wary.
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LV WeeklyMaking marriage even scarier at the Goretorium
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013 Where "Till death do us part" takes on a different meaning
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As We See ItShould online dating sites be responsible when their couplings end in violence?
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013 Match.com has warnings and disclaimers on its site, but is that enough?
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An exploration of saltshaker ethics
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013 Let's say Cleverboy was going to borrow a saltshaker from a restaurant ...
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LiteratureTell-all tale 'Heads in Beds' doesn't tell enough
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 Hospitality vet? Check. Juicy stories? Not so much.
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Choosing a name for an adorable puppy is a tough task
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 Anybody ever met a dog named Robot?
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Print
Local author Daria Snadowsky on sex and the state of writing in Las Vegas
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013 Snadowsky lives in Las Vegas, practices law and writes young-adult novels for Random House
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CESDIY talk shows and bone-vibrating headphones at CES 2013
Friday, Jan. 11, 2013 The TVs are bigger and clearer; the 3D technology is better. Basically, it's the same as last year.
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As We See ItSacramento duo wins big at World Series of Beer Pong
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013 Fifty grand later, Drinkin' Smokin' Straight West Coastin' reigns supreme.
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FeaturesCoco Austin, 'Peepshow' starlet
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013 Coco Austin might be the most watchable woman on the planet, and now she’s all ours.
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As We See It
In Brief: Remembering the Waver, closing Barnes & Noble and more
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 Also, Fotobars will turn camera phone pics into works of art.
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As We See ItChallenging a champion at the World Series of Beer Pong
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 A bumbling, boozy frat party takes over the Flamingo in the name of competition.
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Stage ProductionsVenetian musical Rock of Ages succeeds as a tongue-in-cheek time machine
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 Somebody extracted the beloved clichés and blissful cheesiness from Saved by the Bell’s Zack Attack Rockumentary and turned it into a full-fledged musical.
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MagicThe Amazing Johnathan ends his local run with a bitter taste in his mouth
Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 After 13 years the performer calls it quits.
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As We See It
Waiting for the Zombie Apocalypse that never came
Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 The Mayans were wrong. And life? It goes on ...
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Some clever Christmas cheer, with Melody Sweets
Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 All you need is a piano, a cabaret singer, and some friends.
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FeaturesThree tips for the apocalypse
Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012 Pick up these items and live. Don't, and you're on your own.
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As We See ItAt Aria, you can play two games of poker simultaneously, but do you want to?
Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012 On paper, the Multi Action Poker table looks like a great idea. In practice, not so much.
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As We See ItBrothel owner has his own ideas about economic stimulation
Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012 Moonlite Bunny Rancher Dennis Hof has a plan for avoiding the fiscal cliff. Any guesses?
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Cleverboy masters Tiny Wings, 'Congratulations,' says nobody
Monday, Dec. 17, 2012 It takes a lot of time to slide this bird over all those hills.
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As We See ItFrom taxicabs to bathroom sinks, the Vegas video advertising evolution continues
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012 Welcome to the Strip, where advertising is literally all around us.
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As We See It
Thinking about country concerts, beer blowouts, and more
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012 Also, Rush is going into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Yay!
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NightlifeKickin’ it country: the dancefloor still rules at Stoney’s
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012 The new Stoney's Rockin' Country bar is more intimate and polished, but still the place for line dancing.
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PrintMaybe skip David Foster Wallace's essay collection 'Both Flesh and Not'
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012 Latest posthumous collection takes on varied subjects, from tennis to Terminator 2.
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As We See ItTaking the Fremont flight on SlotZilla will feel like 'being shot out of a cannon'
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012 Fremont Street is about to get a zipline upgrade.
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Weekly Q&ATown Square’s Santa answers our burning questions
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012 St. Nick takes time out of his busy holiday schedule to chat with the Weekly.
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FeaturesLas Vegas, through the curious lens of Google's Autocomplete
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 Does Vegas control the NFL? You asked, and Google answers.
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Excessive tagging prevents perfect underpants
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012 Cleverboy isn't usually so particular, but six tags in a pair of underwear seems silly.
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A&EBlue Man Group's relaunch isn't a total reinvention—and that's not a bad thing
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012 The production's usual tricks are augmented by a few new ones.
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A&E'The Addams Family' at the Smith Center: 'Birdcage' meets 'Halloween'
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012 Creepy musical snaps its way into Reynolds Hall November 20-25.
