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Your August Covid-19 State by State Quarantine update

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Currently, twenty-one states have some sort of travel restrictions related to the COVID 19 virus or the pandemic. or whatever you want to call it.  Here is the August update on what states have it and what the new rules are you should follow if traveling to these States. Click the state name and the link goes to that state's webpage for more information. Basically, if you … [Read more...] about Your August Covid-19 State by State Quarantine update

LVCVA to Buy Monorail?

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Part of the room tax you pay when renting a Las Vegas hotel room may be going to buy the Las Vegas Monorail. Yes. One corrupt tourist taxpayer organization is in talks to "acquire" another corrupt semi-private organization. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), the organization that is funded by the room tax and … [Read more...] about LVCVA to Buy Monorail?

The Mandating wearing of Face Coverings in Nevada

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All right good people of the Internet who want to visit, live and/or play in Las Vegas, listen up! So what exactly did our good governor mean when he said face coverings are mandatory beginning today? Well other than saying (translated from Governor Sisolack's mumbling speech)  "It's good to be the unquestioned king and it sucks for you to be one of the minions who must … [Read more...] about The Mandating wearing of Face Coverings in Nevada

Downtown Circa Resort Taking Reservations – No Kids Allowed

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That new tower taking over the skyline in Downtown Las Vegas, Circa Resort, has now started to take reservations for its October 28 opening date. Only one catch; No Kids allowed. Only adults 21 and over can come and play in Derek Stevens newest attraction. With its two-story casino, "pool amphitheater" and worlds largest sportsbook.  Not to mention its the nine-story parking … [Read more...] about Downtown Circa Resort Taking Reservations – No Kids Allowed

Grand Canyon North Rim Still Closed: Mangum Fire is Still Burning

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Unfortunately, Mother Nature has not been kind to the Grand Canyon North Rim this year. After finally getting clearance to open for the season from the State of Arizona, it was almost immediately closed due to a wildfire that has consumed acres of pristine forest surrounding the famed rim. Included in the North Rim fire zone is the historic Jacob Lake Inn. Many people do not … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon North Rim Still Closed: Mangum Fire is Still Burning

Disneyland makes plans to Reopen July 17

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Just four hours outside of Las Vegas is the original "Happiest Place on Earth" and that would be Disneyland.  Three months ago it closed its gates due to state mandates to help curb the CORVID 19 panic. Now the plans are to reopen on the date it originally opened 65-years ago. Disneyland plans to open the Magic Kingdom on July 17, 2020. The same date it first opened in … [Read more...] about Disneyland makes plans to Reopen July 17

Owner of the Big Silo still owes contractors $36 Million for work

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What I have come to call "The Big Blue Silo" is in the news again.  The project that is currently referred to as "The Drew", originally known as Fontainebleau Las Vegas, has come to come to a halt. Partially because of the COVID 19 shutdown of all things fun on the Las Vegas Strip, partially because the owner has not been keeping up with his bills. According to an article in … [Read more...] about Owner of the Big Silo still owes contractors $36 Million for work

Wynn Las Vegas to Reopen Their Buffet

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The naysayers had it wrong. Buffets are not dead in Las Vegas just because of some silly virus!  They are coming back. Slowly and cautiously, but they are returning.  Better than before.  Safer as well.  Wynn Las Vegas says it will reopen its buffet this Thursday to serve diners directly at their tables. A new twist for a famous establishment. The casino-resort says the … [Read more...] about Wynn Las Vegas to Reopen Their Buffet