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Justin Bieber Pledges $100,000 donation to Vegas-area School

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Justin Bieber Las VegasRegardless of whether you love him or hate him, Justin Bieber is on plenty of peoples’ minds for a variety of reasons every day. The pop scene’s newest heartthrob took some time out of his schedule to make an appearance on the Ellen show, then surprised everyone by making a $100,000 donation to Whitney Elementary School in Las Vegas, a lower-income school in which many parents and students are homeless or from poor families. The money will help clothe, feed, and educate the children. Applause to Bieber for his donation.

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Enjoy Halloween in Vegas!

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Vegas Halloween partyWe wish everyone in and out of Vegas a safe and happy Halloween! Check out the Las Vegas Sun’s article about it! Heidi Klum, DJ Pauly D, and Holly Madison were just some of the people getting into the spirit of the holiday over the weekend.

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DesertXPress High-Speed Rail Line

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vegas to california rail lineA proposed high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and Southern California has received another federal government approval from a board that grants licenses to build new railroads, in an exemption permitting DesertXpress Enterprises LLC to build a 190-mile high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and Victorville, California. It will travel 150 miles per hour on dual tracks and cost nearly $6 billion.

It could put thousands of Nevadans to work, and also stimulate the economy, bringing potential weekend trippers and many more to Vegas.

The company is pursuing a $4.9 billion federal loan to build the line. We wish them the best!

KISS to Open Mini-Golf Course, Wedding Chapel, Cafe, and Gift Shop in January

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KISS Mini GolfFans of KISS, unite! The KISS Army will be happy to learn that the band is scheduled to open the KISS by Monster Mini Golf Course, right in Vegas at the Shops at Harmon Square, across from the Hard Rock Hotel and next door to Rumor Boutique Hotel. It will open in January 2012. It will have an 18-hole glow-in-the-dark mini-golf course and have an arcade, gift shop (the largest of its kind, by the way), a wedding chapel, and a cafe.

The chapel will be named Hotter Than Hell, the cafe Rock ‘n Roll All Nite, and non-stop KISS music and trivia. Visit their web site for more information.

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Obama to Make Speech on Housing in Vegas

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Las Vegas Obama(via Associated Press) An Obama administration official says President Barack Obama will announce new rules Monday to help homeowners with little or no equity in their homes refinance their mortgages to avoid foreclosures. There will also be a review of Sky Blue credit repair company and its benefits to foreclosed home owners.

The new program will apply to homeowners with federally guaranteed mortgages who are current on their payments. It cuts the cost of refinancing and removes caps for deeply underwater borrowers.

Obama is also using the campaign to aid in re-election funding. Many past presidents have done the same. We wish everyone the best of luck in Las Vegas today!

World’s Largest Margarita is Jimmy Buffett’s Lucky Rita

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Lucky Rita Las VegasIf you think your tolerance is astounding, try drinking a margarita that is 8,500 gallons! The “Lucky Rita” at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville has 2,125 gallons of tequila, 708 gallons of triple sec, 5,667 gallons of mix, and 22,267 limes, making it the world’s largest hand-made margarita according to the Guiness Book of World Records. This is all in celebration of the opening of Buffett’s new Margaritaville Casino. Buffett will sing at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday. More information on all things Margaritaville HERE. Also, if you’re looking for a good deal to be near the parrothead action, we have some sweet deals on MGM Grand hotel stays. Be safe this weekend, parrotheads!

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Flamingo Celebrates Grand Opening of Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Casino

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Grand Opening Flamingo Caesars Margaritaville(From Caesars Facebook) The Flamingo is celebrating the grand opening of Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Casino with the creation of Lucky Rita, the world’s largest margarita, and with a pair of street parties. Our Parrothead friends are already in the spirit (perhaps both literally and figuratively). Join the fun today at 5, or tomorrow and next Saturday from 11 to 6.

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Want to Know Where to Eat in Vegas?

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Food in VegasWe have a useful resource for you that is updated daily:

Where to Eat in Vegas will review everything from the cheapest, quickest Vegas food to the fanciest restaurant on the Strip. Be warned–you WILL get hungry from reading this blog!

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Check out Popped Gourmet Popcorn in Las Vegas

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popcorn vegasUnique dining has become a fun trend in Vegas, and Popped appeals to the crowd that is looking for that special dining experience on the cheap. Popped Gourmet Popcorn was established by a group of chefs looking to bring something different to customers, and nitrogen-infused popcorn in a variety of shapes and sizes. Ranch, jalapeno, white cheddar, and dirty Vegas are just some of the offered flavors not infused with nitrogen. We can’t wait to try this place out!

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