Rick Lax
- « Older
- Newer »
Story Archive
-
Breaking up is hard to do (on TV)
Sunday, April 11, 2010 What about a reality show that focuses on something that happens in most relationships: the break up?
-
-
-
NightlifeDinner, dancing and double-Ds
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 "I’d never ask a girl on a strip-club date. But when S. asked me, I said yes."
-
Sexism circa now
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 Rick's reading up on modern sexism, so his next sexist remark won't seem so bad.
-
PoliticsVote for a face you can trust
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 A smiley face (or a bloody face) will win hearts, minds and votes
-
Write me and I'll write you back
Tuesday, April 6, 2010 It's just like that Digital Underground song...
-
That autograph will cost you
Sunday, April 4, 2010 It's amazing what a Sharpie can do in the online marketplace.
-
-
-
EntertainmentJesus Christ, community-theater star
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 The Weekly sends a Jewish writer to East Vegas Christian Center’s Passion play.
-
PrintJust a couple of guys talking
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 Two writers, one photographer and a writer... and that's it.
-
The cult of 'Sister Act 2'
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 It started out as a joke, but now the non-secular sequel really is Rick's favorite film.
-
Ladies, guys and everyone else, too?
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 The Las Vegas Athletic Club will let anyone join free. So why the distinctions?
-
-
-
Thanks for the tips
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 Last week's story on tip workers really got some folks worked up.
-
PrintYou gotta want it
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 Rick Lax will not pay you $10 to read this book review.
-
PrintDiamond stories are forever
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 Rick Lax does not recommended you steal this book.
-
There's something about Create
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 Get yourself a better burger. You'll thank me.
-
Can I get that cookie with some wild speculation, please?
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 A cookie is not a contract. So quit it with the guarded promises.
-
Three totally unrelated public service announcements
Monday, March 22, 2010 Your friend's having a rough one. Do you know what to do?
-
Don't read this blog
Sunday, March 21, 2010 Rick is reading the most self-indulgent, self-absorbed, self-congratulatory memoir he's ever read… and loving every minute of it.
-
Of Cirque and sitcoms
Saturday, March 20, 2010 Once a trend-setter, Cirque du Soleil is reverting to old Vegas tricks - familiarity and theme.
-
Culture
The ethics of the tip
Thursday, March 18, 2010 The UNLV ethics professor explains if it's ever okay to stiff a waitress.
-
NightlifeKraving a convincing himpersonation?
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Derrick Barry is the best Britney Spears impersonator in the world. He’s not the best male Britney impersonator; he’s the best overall.
-
The dog vs. cat debate, or why cats are arrogant pricks
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 Can't we all agree on the better species?
-
NightlifePaging Dr. House (Party)
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 If you’re thinking about throwing a house party this spring, here are a few tips.
-
TechnologyToys story
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 It’s official: Apple still hasn’t released the iPad. Until then, let’s play with some other new gizmos
-
Teaching the teacher some grammar
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 After a Rhode Island high school fired all of its teachers, at least one proved he needed grammar help on national television.
-
The magic union is strong (but what's parallelism?)
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 Sights, sounds and sucker explanations at the 2010 World Magic Seminar.
-
The 82nd Annual Waste of Time
Monday, March 8, 2010 I’m so mad at myself right now. I feel like I do when I lock myself out of the house.
-
Vanishing act (in plain sight)
Thursday, March 4, 2010 A trip to the Gamblers General Store yields magic, literally.
-
NightlifeWhat’s new, Pussycats? (Whoa-wo-whoa)
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 After five years at Pure, the Vegas Pussycat Dolls hung up their boas with a roar.
-
EntertainmentPriceless: The Myth of Fair Value (and How to Take Advantage of It)
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 Priceless retails for $25.99, but it’s only worth 10 bucks.
-
The Sticky Bra and sticking it out after 30
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 A night out reveals a creative support system.
-
How strangers react when I advise them on book choices
Monday, March 1, 2010 Pretty much how you’d expect.
