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Your August Covid-19 State by State Quarantine update

August 21, 2020 by Mark Anthony

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

To Live and Work in Death Valley

August 19, 2020 by Mark Anthony

Death Valley is Hot

If all things stay as they are, on Sunday, Death Valley National Park had the highest temperature ever "reliably recorded" on Earth, a toasty 130F (54.4C). And to think, some people call that place home! We are still waiting for the final verification from the people who do that stuff. Death Valley National Park Is It Really That Hot? They are using the term … [Read more...] about To Live and Work in Death Valley

LVCVA to Buy Monorail?

July 14, 2020 by Mark Anthony

Las Vegas Monorail

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 Nuclear Reactor Tour Continues

June 28, 2020 by Mark Anthony

1.5 million-pound, 16.5-foot-diameter decommissioned reactor pressure vessel

It's Huge, It used to be radioactive, it's here and It's Moving Out Tomorrow Morning!  A 1.5 million pound 16.5-foot-diameter decommissioned reactor pressure vessel from Southern California Edison’s San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station is making its way across the southwest on its way to a nuclear waster storage facility in northern Utah. Currently sitting in the Apex … [Read more...] about The Nuclear Reactor Tour Continues

The Mandating wearing of Face Coverings in Nevada

June 26, 2020 by Mark Anthony

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

June 24, 2020 by Mark Anthony

Circa resort to Open in October No Kids allowed

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

June 19, 2020 by Mark Anthony

Grand Canyon North Rim

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

June 19, 2020 by Mark Anthony

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

June 16, 2020 by Mark Anthony

Fontainebleau the Drew

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

June 16, 2020 by Mark Anthony

The Wynn Resort

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

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