Rick Lax
Story Archive
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NightlifeTales from the SINdustry: DJK
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011 The local lady hosts Texas Station's Saturday Night Karaoke—and occasionally books a freelance gig.
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A (semi) traditional Vegas Thanksgiving
Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011 Parents, turkey and a little something different on the side.
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GamingNevada casinos join the online poker game
Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011 In February, the Nevada State Gaming Control Board will begin accepting online poker license applications.
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As We See ItWho’s crazier: the scam artist doing eyelifts in a living room—or her patients?
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011 A local woman was recently caught performing plastic surgery without a medical license.
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PrintBook review: Darrell Hammond's 'God, If You're Not Up There, I'm F*cked'
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011 Darrell Hammond details a hard life in his new autobiography
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DiningShucking delicious: P.J. Clarke's Oyster & Beer Fest
Monday, Nov. 14, 2011 Rick Lax takes in the atmosphere—and quite a bit of food—at P.J. Clarke's Oyster & Beer Fest.
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As We See ItCosmo gets another kudo, courtesy of Fodor's
Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 The Cosmopolitan has made the Fodor's 100 Hotels list -- yeah, that's pretty good
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As We See ItThe baccarat tables have turned: Joe Francis sues Steve Wynn
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011 "This is one soft-core porn peddler who won’t have his name dragged through the mud!"
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Behind the “Behind the Scenes” story
Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011 Cleverboy's got an important tip for producers and promoters
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A&EA night backstage with the Green Fairy at 'Absinthe'
Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011 Rick Lax spends a night at 'Absinthe' to see if the Caesars circus is even zanier behind the scenes.
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StyleHow to (bow) tie one on
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011 Your primer to getting on board with the bow tie trend.
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As We See ItMachine Guns Vegas to make shooting sexy
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011 What else can Vegas sex up? Oh, yes—firearms.
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Film'Hostel 3' sets its torture-porn in Las Vegas
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 And the trailer just dropped last week!
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EntertainmentMagic gets a new spin at Wonderground
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 Wondgerground's a refreshing mix of comedy, magic ... and the just plain weird
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NightlifeHave they no decency? Part of Frankie's sign stolen
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 Thieves got a piece, but not its heart
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PoliticsDuel in the desert: Notes from GOP debate No. 10 at the Venetian
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011 "Is this a Republican debate or the fifth Die Hard movie?"
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DiningBeat seasonal affective disorder with salty, chocolatey Starbucks
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011 You know that feeling of emptiness you get every fall? Here’s what’s going to fix it: Salt.
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A&ELearning about Liza Minnelli in the Hilton showroom
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011 She’s got a different facial expression for every line, and each one is big and campy and on target.
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As We See ItA die slides, and so does the couple who slid it
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011 Also, a lesson on details of dice sliding.
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NightlifeWelcome to the era of borrowed parties
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011 With Hugh Hefner and Heidi Klum now throwing their legendary events in the city, it seems Las Vegas may need some help with the party planning.
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SportsFlying on and off the ramp with skateboarder Bob Burnquist
Monday, Oct. 10, 2011 The Brazilian skater talks practice, pressure and which Vegas casino he'd like to skate.
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Leftover questions from the G2E gaming convention
Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011 When did the U.S. gaming industry become Zimbabwe?
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EntertainmentWhat Elton John looks for in a million-dollar piano
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011 Yamaha Entertainment Group's VP Chris Gero dishes on Sir Elton's instrument.
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GamingSlots of moonwalking: notes from the Global Gaming Expo
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011 Michael Jackson slots and more!
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PoliticsThe good and the bad about Nevada's moved-up GOP caucus
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011 Is the bumped-up date strategic or only helping the state's Democrats?
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EntertainmentBook review: 'Inside Scientology'
Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 Janet Reitman's book on Scientology offers up much more than you think you already know.
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NightlifeSexy and you know it: Dissecting LMFAO's new music video
Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011 If you like dudes in thongs, you'll probably like this video.
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A&EPenn Jillette pens an atheist bestseller
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011 God, No! examines the rise of the nonbeliever.
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A&EThe Weekly checklist: Brian Thomas, O'Sheas' Lucky the Leprechaun
Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011 Dreams of 'CSI,' voiceover suggestions and more.
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As We See ItFor those with anniversaries and birthdays on 9/11, life must go on
Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011 Does celebrating on the date mean we don't respect the loss our country suffered?
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As We See ItWhy MGM should settle that Legionnaire’s lawsuit—and quick
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011 Tough times for CityCenter.
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As We See It
Taking stock of three Las Vegas-based companies
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011 The stock market has leveled out—knock on wood.
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DiningKiss your quiet coffee shop goodbye
Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011 Gene Simmons wants you drinking 100-ounce "rockachinos" out of guitar-shaped cups.
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Yes, but what about the badass men?
Friday, Aug. 19, 2011 A brief chat with Victor Arata, Absinthe's roller-skating acrobat
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Print'Robopocalypse' paints a frightening, believable future
Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011 Rick Lax reviews Daniel H. Wilson's 'Robopocalypse' and finds it to be a gripping read
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Did Mitt Romney ever figure out who let the dogs out?
Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011 Maybe he should ask again.
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NightlifeA Q&A with Dre Whitt, singing bartender at Don’t Tell Mama
Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011 “Women will walk in and think, Who’s the lesbian behind the bar? and then they hear me sing, and all of a sudden they’re falling all over me.”
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DevelopmentIs Caesars' planned observation wheel just a fancy Ferris wheel?
Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011 And they say the "urban gathering space" around it will "revitalize" Las Vegas Boulevard. Sound familiar?
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Nightlife
Turning to liquid courage to face the Fremont zip line
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011 Afraid of heights? One Weekly writer is...
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TechnologyZombiefy your face, pimp your screen or get squirrelly with the latest Apps
Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011 Rick Lax reviews some great ways to waste time for 99 cents or less.
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As We See ItLet your book eat your computer for once
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 The BookBook may not be all that functional, but it looks so cool.
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As We See It
Sir Wayne Newton, decoded
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 An annotated reading of a recent press release
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NightlifeAloha Kitchen after dark: karaoke, cocktails and more
Tuesday, July 26, 2011 The Weekly's Rick Lax takes a turn on the karaoke mic.
