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Random Vegas  60,000 pounds of shrimp are consumed in Vegas every day.  That's higher than the rest of the United States combined.  TwitPic of the week  The caption read “Nothing is the same” and I tried to challenge that but @Vegas_Visual is right. In this week's winner, taking in 1991, a view from the front of the Mirage looking south and everything in this picture is different now. No more Mirage, Nob Hill to the left is now Casino Royal, next up is Harrah's back when it had a boat motif. Beyond that is Imperial Palace known today at the LINQ and in the distance, you can still see the Diamond of the Dunes hotel tower. Even the top of the Caesars marquee is different.  But most missed is the Mirage frontage and its dolphin statues. While I am looking forward to the guitar I will miss the volcano News Plaza All-inclusive Deal The Bettor Life w/360

Random Vegas  The MGM Grand was built in 1993 on top of the existing 714 room Marina hotel which was built in 1975 (@vegas_only)  TwitPic of the week   It's a tattoo worthy sign of Las Vegas' past up close and interrupting your line of site. @summacorp shared The Stardust shower of stars marquee, up close. Only in Vegas did Texaco photo bomb this guy. But still, that sign with her Electra Jag font. I'm not sure what is more magical, seeing the sign up close or from far away. Either way this looker is definitely on the list of tattoos I'm considering having.  News Elaine Wynn Passes

Random Vegas People in India believe if you don't place a wager during the Diwali Holiday, you will be reincarnated as a Donkey. TwitPic of the week Unique views is always the way to our hearts when it comes to Twitpic of the Week.  This time its apparently how Vegas shuts down roads for events like New Years and the Rock and Roll Marathon.  But more than that, we get the magic of reflection. Since this photo was taken at night from the overpass crossing Flamingo Rd, we catch a glimpse of the properties lit up behind the photographer.  Specifically we see the reflections of Caesars Palace and Bellagio. It makes it look like, if you were looking east of the strip at Las Vegas Blvd and Flamingo, Caesars Palace is behind Cromwell and Bellagio is next door to Horseshoe. Unintended consequences once again makes art. We celebrate that with this selection, shared by @LasVegasLocally News Wynn 20th Anniversary

Random Vegas  March 19th, 1931, the state of Nevada re-legalized gambling in an attempt to recover from the great depression  TwitPic of the week  It's 1988 and I'm currently in grade school while this marvelous display of Vegas existed. On the left we see the Desert Inn, all shinny after her exterior renovation. Just beyond that is the Sands and in the distance we see Caesars Palace. Which brings us across the street to see the Frontier and in front of that is the Silver Slipper. This is the view south of the Stardust. It's the eve of the Mirage opening which would change everything and caused the eventual demise of all these properties. Accept Caesars but she would be radically transformed in a decades time. Another great pic from @Summacorp  News TravelZork.com Amplified Coming

Random Vegas There are an average of 315 weddings per day in Vegas (@vegas_only) TwitPic of the week It's a glorious sign that is given depth and size when you see people standing next to it, shared by @Vegas_Visual.  The Mint sign, one of the all-time great neon signs in Las Vegas. It runs a close second of the Dune turret marquee as those most missed from the landscape. The Mint was absorbed into Binion's Horseshoe in 1989. A part of the sign still exists to this day, viewable from the staircase up to Whiskey Liquor up. Unfortunately, the Neon Museum wasn't established until 1996 so it wasn't saved for posterity. News 360 Vegas Book Out Backstreet Boys Sphere Residency Flamingo New Go Pool Plans Alexxa @Paris

Random Vegas  Before he designed Bellagio, Wynn had fully developed, different plans for the land formerly home to the Dunes.     Plans were to build a boutique hotel with intimate spaces, 2 hotel towers, one with 230 suites and two 7-story towers housing 461 rooms each   He even planned to leave room for two future towers to be built   Wynn believe if he pulled this off, it would be the death of the mega resort   Wynn's creative side was unsatisfied and after some guidance, scrapped them and started over with plans to reinvent the game again  TwitPic of the week  There was time when north strip was the center of the action in Las Vegas. Desert Inn, Frontier, Silver Slipper, Stardust, Silver City, Riviera, El Rancho, Slots A Fun, Circus Circus and the Sahara lorded over the area for decades. Today it's trying to resurrect its glory days with new additions Resorts World and Fontainebleau, but the location is currently a liability. This week we get a snapshot of the area as it existed in 1985 thanks to @_GrandPaD and comparing the density with today's landscape is almost an unfair comparison. Today large chunks of land exist in between properties making it unappealing to pedestrian traffic. Specifically, the area is challenged by the still vacant lots that are the Frontier and Riviera. The former a casualty of the real estate explosion the strip underwent in the early 2000s and the later another victim of the ever-growing reach of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Crystal ball time, will north strip ever be where the center of the action is again? It isn't likely even once people build on these parcels but that doesn't mean it can't become another hub of activity for the city that continues to evolve at all costs. News 360 Vegas Vacation 15 Details

Random Vegas Despite using the motto “Est. 1952”, Atomic Liquors didn't open until April 17th, 1954 (@summacorp) TwitPic of the week It's one of the last super pylons in operation in Vegas and one of the best uses of neon ever.  The Rio marquee is a gem that should be celebrated by all. Thankfully new ownership restored it and incorporated LED into the sign instead of replacing it with a large square TV screen as has become the norm in the Vegas skyline.  This week's winner by @Summacorp is not of the recently refurbed sign but of the classic sign with a readerboard. Regardless its a spectacular sign of animated neon that should be appreciated while we have it. News Book Update War Machine Returns 7 Shows to see in 2025 MGM Renovations

Random Vegas  Although argon gas was used as often as neon, the lighting method assumed the name “neon” to refer to the light produced by either gas. (Spectacular – A History of Las Vegas Neon)  TwitPic of the week  It's the heart of the strip that simultaneously has the best view in all of Vegas available to guests of the north facing strip at Cosmopolitan, shared by @Vegas_Visual. This is a picture that often gets submitted for Twitpic of the week but often gets passed over because I see this view all the time. And while it is fabulous, it can't win every week. But this week's photo, taken in what looks like panorama captures the whole view as the eye gets to see it with Cosmopolitan, Bellagio and Caesars Augustus and Octavious towers in the shot. I love everything about this picture and the real-life trek that this is this area of the strip.  News New Years Fireworks New in 2025

Random Vegas  Las Vegas is the number 1 wedding destination in the US and the 2nd in the world behind Istanbul.  TwitPic of the week  It's a time whose lamentation has been well documented on this show. The evolution of Fremont St into the Fremont St Experience, shown here, in development by @Summacorp. Say what you will about the results, progress is sexy. Here we see the roads tore up as they are redeveloped into pedestrian walkways. Like getting a room with a view of the AC units, I appreciate these behind the scenes glimpses of progress in motion. Evolution is what made this city the place it is today and development captures that journey.  News 360 Book Update F1 in Vegas Murrenization Returns Stratosphere Projection Mapping

Random Vegas There is a scene in the 1979 movie Melvin & Howard that shows someone driving down the strip, past Flamingo and headed south. If you look close, when they get to the MGM marquee, Universal Pictures, the production company behind the film, covered up their rival MGM's name from their unremarkable marquee. (@summacorp) TwitPic of the week She isn't the newest or the prettiest but is Circus Circus really that bad? The answer is yes, she's always been that way even when she first opened back in 1968. But when you're a well-run property that prints cash why would you listen to the noise. This week@ATXVegasFanshared a picture of the property that for some reason I'm drawn to because it's still a Vegas property and it has a history. That's apparently all you need for me to show you some love, even if your ownership doesn't do it. News 360VV15 update

Random Vegas The original monorail was only a joint venture between MGM Grand and Bally's.  It opened in June of 1995.  In the early 2000 it expanded to become the Las Vegas Monorail (vintagelasvegas.com)   TwitPic of the week It isn't anything historic except that it was the first incarnation of the Caesars Palace sign, shared by @summacorp.  You can tell because it only uses 3 of the 4 pillars on the sign. Future versions added more sign boards and eventually grew to encompass 6 pillars of signage. It was never the tallest or the grandest, it's just a great POV of a magnificent sign that captured my imagination. News 360VV15 Update Virgin Strike Tallest hotel proposed

Random Vegas  The largest free standing LED sign in the world is Aria's marquee at 260 feet high and 65 feet wide  TwitPic of the week  Only in Vegas can a building grow. For example, look no further than Caesars Palace. This is a property that opened as a 700-room resort and today has almost 4,000. More than that, its multiple expansions took over an entire city block.  Say what you will about the interior layout this property is sexy as hell, especially shared via @maverickheli's unique POV. I'm not sure which I prefer, the original with the Sarno blocks and teal backlighting or the more authentic Greco roman esthetic. Either way, she's a looker.  News 360 Kickstarter Bed Bug Scars Sick New World 2025 LIV Las Vegas Closing Bally's Tropicana Plans

Random Vegas Most people know the story about Sands boss Carl Cohen knocking two of Frank Sinatra's teeth out after one of his legendary temper tantrums.  But did you know that a similar situation happened at Caesars Palace?  Sinatra wanted credit to play $16k a hand at baccarat but the casino limit was $2k and he was already being allowed to play at $8k a hand.  When he was told no, Frank of course got angry and made a scene that included some threats.  In response, the hotel's executive vice president pulled a gun on Sinatra.  He was later booked for assault with a deadly weapon but charges were later dismissed.  That man's name was Sandford Waterman.  Sinatra didn't finish the rest of his engagement at the property but eventually returned and apologized. TwitPic of the week Thank you 1968 for existing and for the photographer that captured this view, shared by@Summacorp, of the Stardust marquee in all her massive glory. This sign is one of the most iconic in Vegas history and thankfully was saved by the Neon Museum. Here's to hoping they reignite her in 2027 when the museum will relocate to the Arts district. News Venetian Tier Match Vegas 101 Coldplay in Vegas

Random Vegas  Frederick W. Smith, the founder and CEO of FedEx saved his company by gambling in Las Vegas.  When FedEx had a hard time paying their $24,000 fuel bill, Smith took the company's last $5,000 to gamble and managed to win $27,000 on blackjack and kept the business afloat.  TwitPic of the week  The year is 1985 and featured in this picture is the Dunes in all her glory including the satellite casino named the Oasis.  Beyond being a snapshot in time of a property I adore, shared by @Summacorp what captivates my imagination is virtually all this landscape has been almost completely reimagined over the next 20 years.  We all know Bellagio is in the place Dunes used to be but other than the Jocky Club, everything is different.  The entire southwest of the real estate.  It's missing Bellagio, Cosmopolitan, all of CityCenter, Park MGM, NYNY, Excalibur, Luxor and Mandalay Bay.  Ironically almost everything around it is the same, although updated like Barbary is now Cromwell and Flamingo is no longer a Hilton.   News Rod Stewart Residency Red Rock Stabbing ZorkFest 2024 Jason Aldean's Kitchen & Bar

Random Vegas  Hilton, at one time, had the tallest sign in Vegas at 362 feet tall, taller than the Landmark Hotel itself and only a few feet shy of the Hilton itself.  On July 18, 1994, it was blown down by 70-80 mph high winds.  Fortunately, no one was injured.  The sign was rebuilt in 1997 but not nearly as tall at only 279 feet tall. This is the sign Westgate has to this day. @summacorp  TwitPic of the week  Do you realize how much Vegas history is in this one shot shared by @Summacorp?  We'll start with Circus Circus since it's the easiest to orient yourself with.  Here you can see her 5 fountains and carousel marquee as well.  Next door you have Travel-lodge to the left, still there today, and Westward Ho on the right, not with us anymore. Across the street you have the Thunderbird, Algiers and Riviera. Today its Fontainebleau and a parking lot for the LVCVA. Beyond that we can see the International, the Convention Center and the Landmark.  Today the International is the Westgate and the convention center is now so much bigger that it repurposed the Landmark parking lot into an extension of the convention center.    News Downtown Grand For Sale 360 Vegas Vacation 15  Bellagio Expansion     

Random Vegas  YESCO replaced more than six miles of neon lighting with RGB LED strips on Mandalay Bay and Delano (Vital Vegas).  TwitPic of the week  I was never a fan of the property, but damn did they have a nice marquee.  The Frontier marquee, born in 1966 and shared by @_GrandPaD with an assist from @summacorp, was designed by Ad Art. It was at one time the tallest super pylon in the world at 184 feet, 4 feet taller than the previous record holder the Dunes.  Originally the “F” at the top of the sign rotated but that functionality was troublesome and eventually abandoned.  Unlike the Dunes I was fortunate enough to have seen her in real life and to be fair, pictures don't do it justice.  Not like being in its presence.  I'm grateful for that time and for this picture for inspiring not only this monologue but the memories.  360 Vegas Book Mirage-TI Tram closes E-500 YouTube Livestream Cosmopolitan Changes to MGM Neon City Festival

Random Vegas Vegas has the 3 largest video screens in the world. Sphere @Venetian at 580,000 square feet (515 long by 367 width), Resorts World at 161,636 square feet (475 long by 340 width), Viva Vision Screen at the Fremont St Experience at 130,000 square feet (1,500 long by 90 width). TwitPic of the trip Technically this was before360VV14started but according to the rules I've made up in my head, it counts. This was a unique point of view of a common visual of the tallest building in Vegas. Fontainebleau, the property that continues to disappoint is showcased here looming over one as they attempt to enjoy the pool. Fortunately it doesn't cause a shadow but it does hulk over the strip as a cautionary tale. It isn't as easy as field of dreams. You need to do more than just build it to get people to come. Regardless, its an attractive building as showcased in this week's picture.   360VV14 Trip Report Sunday, June 23 - 6 pm - Meet & Greet @Furnace @Downtown Grand - 8 pm - Group Gaming @Downtown Grand   Monday, June 24 - 1 pm - Flight Club @Palazzo RSVP$ required ($90 per person for 3 hours, includes the cost to play and all you can drink well booze & domestic beer) -  6 pm - 360 Family Meet and Greet, @Alto @Caesars Palace     - Pennys4Vegas      - Stripwalking     - The Bettor Life     - Vegas Confessions     - VegasNearMe     - Vital Vegas     - You Can Bet On That     Tuesday, June 25 - 8 am - 360 Vegas Exercise Experience w/@RaisingLasVegas RSVP - Noon - Cocktails @Flamingo suite RSVP$ required ($70 per person) - 3 pm - Group Gaming @Flamingo  

Random Vegas The five biggest jackpots ever won in Las Vegas history (@VegasIssues) 1.     $39.7 million – Excalibur, Mar 2003 2.     $35 million – Desert Inn, Jan 2000 3.     $27.6 million – Palace Station, Nov 1998 4.     $22.6 million – Bally's, May 2002 5.     $21.3 million – Caesars Palace, June 1999 TwitPic of the week I don't know if its common knowledge but Bellagio has a hell of an ass on her.  You don't think of her as a tri-tower because that frontage is all anyone remembers but she is in fact a tri-tower, showcased spectacularly by @Maverickheli.  I don't think this aspect of her is as appreciated as it should be.  I know I didn't until we moved and I made the drive from the west to the strip via Flamingo Road.  She unveils herself as you come over the freeway.  It's very distracting and elegant and a beautiful addition to our Twitpic of the week collection. News 360VV14 RJ Tip Guide Frontier Site

Random Vegas When the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign was installed in 1959, the population of Las Vegas was about 70,000 people.  Today, 65 years later, that number is 2.3 million (@lasvegaslocally and research) TwitPic of the week It is the way of the world.  The only constant is change and the city of Las Vegas embodies that more than any city in the history of civilization.  The Tropicana is currently being demolished and the Mirage will be rethemed to Hard Rock.  At least we can be grateful that the stain glass ceiling at Tropicana is going to be saved, showcased by @lasvegaslocally.  Here's a choice for you.  The Mirage Volcano or the Tropicana stain glass ceiling, if you could only save one, which would it be? News Mirage Closing  

Random Vegas In 1968, Las Vegas could lay claim to the 3 tallest electric signs in the world.  The Dunes at 180, the Frontier at 184 and the Stardust at 188 feet tall    TwitPic of the week How can you not be proud of that collection of properties?  Specifically, it feels like MGM treats @LuxorLV and Excalibur like unwanted commodities.  Which is funny because they bought Mandalay Resorts, one of the most profitable gaming companies in history, with a portfolio that primarily catered to the middle class.  Since then they've sold off Circus Circus and threatened redevelopment to both Luxor and Excalibur.  Instead they should feel psyched that in that string of properties, you make up virtually every demographic you want to attract to Las Vegas.  Not to mention, you are in prime real estate to attract ALL those who attend events at Allegiant and the current wave of sports in Vegas.  Here's some million dollar advice for free MGM.  Leave Luxor and Excalibur alone.  Sure, update and take care of them inside but leave the architecture alone.  You found this company attractive for a reason.  Stop trying to fix it. News Plaza All-Inclusive Offer Brightline Breaks Ground    

Random Vegas Nick Mazzolo.  You may not know the name but you certainly know his work.  Nick was cast as a table games dealer in 3 blockbuster titles.  Rain Man in 1988, Casino in 1995 and Vegas Vacation in 1997. TwitPic of the week In a picture that looks like it was taking on the pool deck of the Plaza years before it existed, this picture, shared by @FSELV definitely captures the best the Las Vegas Club ever looked, years before her transformation into a faux baseball stadium on the roof.  All of Fremont strip was sexy as hell during the 60s, before Golden Nugget absorbed the entire city block they occupy today.  Back when the Lucky Club and California Club shared the space.  But you can't see any of that here so lets just wrap this up by saying here we also have the Golden Gate with its signage looking as dapper as ever, still sporting the Hotel Sal Sagev signage. News LOVE Ends Hard Rock Model Spearmint vs Peppermint Bait and Switch Ellis Island Expansion Nevada Opposes Funding Stadium Oasis Cinema Club  

Random Vegas Tropicana's nickname was the “Tiffany of the Strip” because it was said to be the shape of a necklace when viewed from an arial perspective. TwitPic of the week This is another property I have an irrational affinity for.  Like the Fontainebleau today, the Landmark was a project that stalled for almost a decade before it was completed.  Unfortunately, she wasn't finished by someone who had a passion for her and therefore she struggled.  Once it did open it was no longer the tallest building in the city so the cache of that concept was lost.  But still, something about her casino in the sky that just sounds appealing.  Probably why it still exists for high rollers in properties like Encore.  Regardless, I never got to see the Landmark and therefore she will remain idealized to me, like she is in this picture shared by @summacorp, which is probably better than the actual memories I would have made. News LVCVA 2023 Visitor Profile Study New Airport Synagogue & Hotel Neon Museum Tropicana Lighting

Random Vegas Sammy Davis Jr was supposed to be in 3 major movies about Vegas. We all know he was in the original Ocean's 11 but did you know he was supposed to be cast as Elvis' sidekick in the movie Viva Las Vegas? But producers thought that much star power would distract from the story so he didn't get the part. The third was Diamonds are Forever, a movie he actually played himself in but it got cut. It can now be seen as a part of the movie's deleted scenes. TwitPic of the week What's special about this picture, shared by@travis758, is what its missing…Treasure Island. Right down in front, still a huge parking lot on the strip. The next glaring omission is the strip as we know it south of Caesars today. Here we still see the Dunes and their massive golf course taking up real estate all the way down to where NYNY is today. It's 1990 so we see Excalibur sitting down there with Hacienda, Tropicana and Marina all alone because it doesn't yet have the company of the MGM Grand as we know it today. The Marina won't transform into the MGM Grand for another 3 years away from being built. Speaking of Caesars, it looks quite diminutive next to the Mirage and the Flamingo expansion across the street. It would be another 8 years before they added the Palace Tower to better keep up with the mega resorts, a project that would inspire the retheming of the property to an architectural style more Greco roman. Lastly, you can see the Sands and Holiday Casino across the street from Mirage, showing just what smaller properties were competing against. News Eagles Sphere Residency Western For Sale Tropicana Update Superbowl Impact

Random Vegas Built in 1982, the 2-story building that was the Oasis Casino @Dunes was supposed to be comprised of two components, a casino on the 1st floor and a restaurant on the 2nd floor.  The restaurant never opened and the space remained unused until its destruction in 1993 (vintagelasvegas.com) Twitpic of the week Here is another @summacorp picture that mesmerizes me with all the history going on.  For example, we know that this is 1968 because they are working on the fountains in front of the new Circus Circus casino. You'll notice that fountain 5 is being deconstructed.  That's because they are moving the carousel marquee from the left of the fountains to that location on the right; all so they can make room to build Slots-A-Fun. Next door to that is Westward Ho still 3 years away from adding a casino in 1971.  And next to that is the mammoth Stardust 1,000 motel units all lined up neatly like an OCD dream come true.  If you look to the top left you'll see both the Stardust casino and the 12-story expansion tower from 1964.  And across the street from it all we have the Riviera with her classic marquee. It's truly remarkable to think about how much land they needed back in the 50s through to the 70s and even 80s in some cases.  Its no wonder why they all sold for the right price. News Sphere Demonstration 360VV14 Strip Frontage Advertising Caesars, Strat and Luxor

Random Vegas After a 4 month remodeling and a rebranding, in 1963, Lucky Casino, formerly known as Lucky strike, reopened with the largest sign in the city of Las Vegas at 160 feet tall.  It held that titled until it was surpassed in 1964 by the Dunes turret marquee towering 180 feet tall.  Lucky Casino is now the middle part of Golden Nugget Fremont St frontage. Twitpic of the week So much development goodness in this picture it's not hard to see why @summacorp shared it.  Set in what looks like 1993 based on the various projects in various states of progress.  Front and center, we see the massive MGM Grand theme park and Grand Garden Arena under construction.  Beyond that we can see Luxor is also still under construction.  Noticeably missing from the landscape is NYNY and Mandalay Bay.  Here we still see Hacienda occupying the space Mandalay Bay would one day call home. News Tropicana Closing Fontainebleau Problems Flamingo Restoration Fontainebleau Signage 

Random Vegas The Caesars Palace marquee has caught on fire twice.  In both cases, Tom Jones was the featured artist on the billboard at the time (vintagelasvegas.com) Twitpic of the week Ever wonder what it looked like when your Grandparents were on vacation in Vegas.  Well, thanks to @_GrandPaD, we can relive that moment poolside at the Stardust in the 1950s.  How do I know it's the Stardust, you say?  Easy, look at the top of the building.  You can see the unmistakable outline of the original Stardust marquee, at least the back of it.  Something about the idea of my grandparents chasing each other around like I chase my wife gives me an ear-to-ear grin, as it should. News A's Fumble Sibella Justice Redneck Escape Room  Rio's Marquee Update  Glass Bar @Planet Hollywood  Hard Rock Window Tint 

Random Vegas In Vegas history, 3 signs have been knocked down due to high winds.  The first was the Silver Slipper in May of 1978.  The second, in May of 1991, was Bob Stupak's Vegas World sign.  The third was the Hilton sign, the tallest free-standing sign in the world at 365 feet, had the top portion of the sign collapse in July of 94.  The incident caused designers to be questioned how a sign designed to withstand winds of over 100 mph fail at 70 mph.  The sign was repaired, then totally replaced in 1997 with the sign they have today at Westgate, the current tallest free standing advertising sign in the world at 279 feet high. (News3lv.com) Twitpic of the week When installed in 1967 the Frontier, formerly the Last Frontier and, for a time, the New Frontier, was the tallest sign in the world at 184 feet tall.  It had 16-foot-tall letters and a giant 30 foot tall “F” logo resting at the top.  The sign contained more than a mile of fluorescent tubing, a mile and half of neon and more than 23,000 light bulbs.  In Dec of 2008, after the property had closed and was being prepared for new construction, Wynn paid to have the signage be taken down for the opening of Encore across the street.  This week, @summacorpshared that moment in time.  The Neon Museum sought to save portions of the sign but exactly what they were able to retain from the pylon marquee is unknown. News 360VV14 Update Sphere CEO Accused of Sexual Misconduct False F1 Loses Reported 1,000-piece puzzle

Random Vegas Allegiant Stadium generated $2.29 billion in economic impact to the city of Las Vegas including $128 million in tax revenue (@mickakers) Twitpic of the week Following last week's holiday theme, @_GrandpaD out did himself with a collection of various Vegas locations themed for the holidays.  Everything from Stardust's Aku Aku tiki statue with a giant Santa hat on to more views of Fremont St with decorations strewn across the street.  Our favorite this week was the view of Stardust's original marquee anchored with Christmas decorations, full sized which only further gives perspective to just how large the sign was in its day.  As is common in Vegas signage, if you aren't paying attention, you might miss the decorations, although not in this photo. News SuperBowl Accommodations Blackbook Addition BLVD Details Paris/Horseshoe Versailles tower Venetian Sala 118  

Random Vegas The Westward Ho was advertised as “The World's Largest Motel”.  It had 777 rooms and closed in 2005.  When demolished they had to take down 27 total buildings. (@las_when) Twitpic of the week What else can you say but wow?  Here's hoping Vegas properties will take notice that you can do so much more with LED signage than just running commercials.  If the Sphere hadn't already endeared itself in the hearts of the locals it did with this display showcased during F1 practice, shared by @kerrybilicki.  Featuring elements of the Flamingo, classic Sahara, googie stars from Stardust's glory days and a lot more all represented on this global display of Vegasy goodness.  Salud to much more of this. News FUF1 Downtown Ban Encore marquee signage

Random Vegas The office of Sam “Ace” Rothstein and the Tangiers sports book in Martin Scorsese's Casino was filmed on the site of an unopened casino at the Jockey Club (@summacorp) Twitpic of the week One of the reasons Vegas is like no other place on the planet is the wide array of architecture it has on display.  It has a mixture of traditional, themed and many in a category of their own.  Unfortunately, the creativity that brought us the likes of Caesars Palace, Paris and Excalibur, shared here by @las_when,  seems to have been forgotten or at least abandon.  The situation leaves those that appreciate them to desperately fear that the themes that make the city so unique are now the targets for redevelopment by those who thought an office park on the strip was something visitors wanted.  The only constant in life is change so rather than lament the inevitable we should try to just enjoy what we have while we have it. News F1 Vegas Eve Venetian Grandstands Mirage Mountain Trespassing Jackpots Wizard of Oz Escape Room Naked Crimes Hooker Gone Wild Sphere Struggles The Continental Returns Palms billboard sign Cosmopolitan to Vdara Canteen Food Hall The Family Plan

Random Vegas Roughly 26 international destinations are reachable from Las Vegas (@lasvegasweekly) Twitpic of the week In Las Vegas, perspective is everything.  While some may look at gambling losses as a negative, those that love the city understand its part of the dance that leads to a win.  This week, @luckytraveling shared a POV that reminds one that even when passed out on a casino floor one can still find beautiful imagery.  Captured is a view of the Cromwell hallway from the floor up to the chandeliers and while it doesn't feature anyone on the floor, its easy to make that leap in a monologue. News Street Vendor Ban G2E 2023 Voltaire Residencies High End B&E Palms sign Refurbishment Las Vegas Monorail Deals F1 pop-up experiences and exclusive culinary events  

Random Vegas Advertising at the Sphere costs approx. $450k for a one-day campaign, $650k for a week.  For comparison, traditional billboards cost $20k a month, Mekka Walgreen's is $65k a month and a 30 second spot during the 2024 SuperBowl will run you $7.5 million. Pricing for the Sphere does include production development of the ad.  (VitalVegas & News3lv.com) Twitpic of the week Barbary Coast, in all her chasing lights glory, shown here by @las_when as she was originally introduced to the market, with a white exterior.  Even better, this picture was taken before the pedestrian walkway was installed.  This was Fremont quality exterior lighting, not found on the strip in too many places these days.  While we prefer the property it is today, Cromwell, we will always prefer this signage. News Tupac Arrest Room Fraud Rio Renovations  Rio Players Club  Rouge Roulette Area15 Expansion Sphere Parking Westgate Halloween Suite  Killer's "Your Side of Town" Music Video  

Random Vegas There are over 130 unique employee uniform styles at the Aria.  Each uniform is equipped with a radio frequency ID chip (sincitytalk.com) Twitpic of the week Welcome to the new strip landscape, one populated by a mesmerizing giant cylindrical object proving that even LED can be done in an interesting way and not just as a giant rectangular TV.  It will come as no surprise that @maverickhelishared this new view.  Here we see the entire strip showcased with the Strat in the foreground all the way down to Mandalay Bay.  The Sphere, of course, stands out because of its uniqueness, not just to the market but in the world as the largest spherical object.  As with everything, someone will probably build one larger, probably in the middle east, unless it's a huge flop but I don't think Venetian owners will allow that to happen.  What the hell else are you gonna use that thing for if not its intended purpose.  Is the Sphere too big to fail or will it fail because its too big.  Time will tell.  We are hoping it doesn't fail either way and instead became as iconic as the Fountians of Bellagio or the Mirage volcano. News Comps for Debts Twitpic of the Week The Paddock Building Like An Onion: The Vegas Skim Stray Pirate Tiki Bar Video Poker Tournament Money Laundering for Dummies Severed Negotiations Tesla's Cybertruck

Random Vegas The myth is that casino carpet is busy to keep guests looking at the slots.  The fact is its to conceal stains as well as wear. (@VitalVegas) Twitpic of the week A breathtaking photo of @Caesars Palace from @maverickHeli.  An arial view of the property showing just how diverse and sprawling the property is.  This photo has it all, well, almost all.  It has the 6 different hotel towers, the Roman, Centurion, Fantasy (known today as the Nobu tower), Palace, Augustus, and Octavius towers.  It has the porte cochere and the famous fountains capped off by the Absinthe circus tent.  While I've been assured this tent is a permanent structure, I can't help but wonder why Caesars didn't build them something more on brand.  Perhaps the juxtaposition better suits the show's theme.  Whatever the reason it's a marvelous photo and one I'm happy to add to the Twitpic of the week collection. News Adele Disruption Fan Girl Opportunity Ticket in-Bonus Out in Testing 360 Vegas Vacation Naming SkyVue Removal Zoo Station: A U2/UV Experience Durango Wax Rabbit

Random Vegas Casino staff often use police code as shorthand when dealing with guests.  For example, a “408” means a drunk guest (@vitalvegas) Twitpic of the week It's a hell of a view of west Fremont St, although not the view it used to be.  But that's okay.  Business is business and the only constant is change.  Especially in this town.  So we'll enjoy what we have and be grateful for it.  Or so help me I will turn this car around right now.  Anyway, thank you @cinamongirl for sharing your view from Oscar's.  At least this view has been classed up by the giant LED showing the various former views down Fremont St.  Or was that a final shot at Plaza, showing them what they used to have, now reduced to a tv on the back of a concert stage. News Durango Las Vegas Crocodile Dumbass  The Sphere Hard Rock Guitar Hotel Fontainebleau Restaurant Details Paris Cherry Bombing More Paid Parking Flight Club Survey Legacy Club @Circa Special Events New Exterior Illumination at Mandalay Bay  Vegas Eyecandy in Usher's new music video Vegas history art Interlock Social Craps 

In this episode of "Life with Francy" podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Melbourne's digital dynamo, Craig Thorn. With over a decade of experience as a Social Media and Digital Marketer, Entrepreneur, and Content Creator, Craig has left his mark on brands across North America. Co-Founder of High Season Co., Craig drives highly-targeted social campaigns for major brands and SMEs. His journey began in the MySpace era, even covering Ashton Kutcher's red carpet appearance in 2010 using TwitPic. From Executive Digital Marketer at Roadshow Films to leading SEO and Content at a top Australian bank, Craig is a pioneer in the Digital Marketing space. Beyond his professional achievements, Craig blends his passions for craft beer and music. He turned his casual beer reviews into the acclaimed BAOS Podcast, a premier Canadian craft beer platform. With global travels, he merges social media savvy and beer appreciation to bolster Canadian breweries. Join us in this episode to explore Craig Thorn's unique path where digital expertise meets craft beer enthusiasm, offering insights into a truly distinctive career. FOLLOW HIM AT Website - ⁠https://www.baospodcast.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/baospodcast Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/baospodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/baospodcast/ If you've found the Life With Francy podcast helpful Follow, Rate, & Review on Apple Podcasts Like this Show? Please Leave us a review here - even one sentence helps!  Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & Tag us so we can Thank you Personally! STAY IN TOUCH ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LINKTREE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTRAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign Up with Podmatch using this ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or paste this URL ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podmatch.com/signup/lifewithfrancy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support and Join my Patreon community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/Lifewithfrancy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DOWNLOAD my Transform your Mind workbook for FREE here >>> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3mhiGQ9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hope you have a blessed day. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Support this podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://anchor.fm/francelyn-devarie/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/francelyn-devarie/support

Random Vegas Drummer for the Killers Ronnie Vannucci worked at the Little Chapel as a photographer while the band recorded their first album Hot Fuss (@tmobilearena) Twitpic of the week Some call her the dirty castle but I call her part of the unique landscape that is the strip.  Excalibur is an example of an “only in vegas” experience you can have if theming remains.  I'm not saying you have to have people dressed up in character but you need to keep the castle…and the wall decorations to help sell the theme. Leave it to @maverickhelifor capturing a picture of her all lit up and looking pretty.  Say what you will about her, she's got a hell of an ass on her. News ·  Waldorf Astoria changes

Random Vegas The 2023 WSOP main event at Horseshoe Vegas is officially the largest of all time with 8,846 total entries (CardPlayer.com) Twitpic of the week So often people share pictures with us that we have to encourage them to share the photo via Twitter so it can be a candidate for Twitpic of the week.  This week's winner by @TheCrybabyVegas is an example of that situation.  Here we get to see the view from his room at NYNY during his most recent trip and it's a beauty dominated primarily by the property's roller coaster with a nice shot of MGM and Tropicana in the background.  Much like arial photographs, pictures of things like the behind the scenes needed to make the magic real of Las Vegas happen will always catch my attention.  The trick is to collect both something we've all seen with something most people don't in the same photo.  You now have your mission.  Go out and impress us. News Death Defying Cirque VegasNearMe

Random Vegas There is enough concrete in the CityCenter complex to build a 4 foot sidewalk from Las Vegas to New York and back (sincitytalk.com) Twitpic of the week Say what you will about Stratosphere but its undeniably a landmark in the Vegas skyline, captured in stunning fashion by @MaverickHeli.  Even just as a silhouette its instantly recognizable.  Anytime I lose my bearings I just look to the Stratosphere to reorient myself.  Some say the property broke Bob Stupak but Bob would tell you it was his dream to build it and that goal was accomplished, even if it did cost him his stake in the company.  While its debated if Stratosphere is located on or off strip what isn't challenged is its status as an icon. News Las Vegas studios Special Session

Random Vegas The original MGM Grand, now Bally's, had the first movie theaters ever built into a hotel (@vitalvegas) Twitpic of the week One of the challenges new residents of Vegas that love the city like we do have to learn how to drive, is paying attention while you're driving and not gawkin.  This week's pic by @_GrandPaD illustrates that better than any I've seen before.  It's just fuckin miles of eye candy and I have to try and ignore all of it.  While I am a giant fan of the FSE and Turing all that space into a pedestrian mall, at night, it must have been impossible to drive down Fremont St.

Random Vegas 39 Las Vegas poker rooms closed since 2012.  10 of those closed for the pandemic and never reopened. None have closed in since Sept of 2021.  Currently there are 19 poker rooms in Las Vegas.  (@john_mehaffey) Don't ask me where they are because that information wasn't in the tweet. Twitpic of the week Possibly the best picture of how the strip has evolved to today taken by @maverickheli.  True, it shows a still in progress Resorts World but that doesn't take away from the picture.  It's still an excellent capturing of Mandalay to Strat.  To top it all off, something that most visitors overlook all the time are the mountains.  Locals are surrounded by picturesque mountains because the strip and downtown are in a valley. Next time you get a chance, allow our eyes to venture beyond the builds and appreciate just how beautiful southern Nevada is. News Mirage/Hard Rock Local Offers Las Vegas Athletics Golden Nugget Sports Betting App Mekka Walgreens Little Brother 

Random Vegas When Wynn was building Bellagio, to pull in the kind of numbers he needed to make the place profitable, he knew he needed a show that would put people in the seats 6 days a week. So he went to Cirque and requested a production centered around water. Originally, it was going to be called Eau, the French word for water. However, people inside the organization were concerned that Americans would mispronounce it as “Eww”, so instead they went with the way it was pronounced, O.   Twitpic of the week  Holy...fuckin...shit. This week's winner, shared by @stratvegas is fucking epic. Come on, a desert icon like the Stratosphere in the foreground of an epic collection of snow covered mountains in the background is simply breath taking. Seriously, words are escaping me. Do yourself a favor and check this week's winner out. Simply stunning News Nightmare Las Vegas Wahlburgers 2: Wahlburgery Six: The Musical

Random Vegas Treasure Island was originally planned to be an addition to the Mirage before eventually deciding it develop it into a separate property (sincitytalk.com) Twitpic of the week “Holy shit, that used to exist” is the first thing I exclaimed the first time I saw this picture of the Riviera's porte cochere, circa 1969.  With stunning curves and swooping elegance, it stood as a shining example of the art deco playbook at its pinnacle and proves that buildings can be sexy as well as functional.  This is what the place looked like when Dino was part owner as well as headliner.  I'd like to imagine that @_GrandpaD is a vindictive old man who enjoys showing things the rest of us can only be teased by.  Thanks…dick. News 360 Vegas Vacation 12 Bottled Blonde

Random Vegas Riviera was the first casino in Las Vegas to have a fast food restaurant, a Burger King (@VitalVegas)   Twitpic of the week  With the help of @Maverickheli, at first glance, it looks like a large metropolis.  Half a second later you realize you're looking at the strip and goddamn is it sexy.  It isn't a colorful as it once was but it still glitters and glows.  This POV is simply breathe taking and a sweet addition to our Twitpic of the week collection   News The New Bazaar Shops

Random Vegas A 1990 smoking ban in gambling clubs in New Zealand reduced the county's poker machine revenue by 28% Twitpic of the week Towering over the rest of the Fremont Casinos, Circa is a new landmark one can use to orient themselves in Las Vegas.  It's not quite the same the Strat but still, it lords over its competition both figuratively and literally.  As usual, @maverickheli brings a unique and stunning perspective to the city that we love. News Garth Brooks Residency Caesars Expansion Serial Robber

Random Vegas The NeonMuseum's current campus on Las Vegas Blvd, north of Fremont St, opened to the public in 2012.  On Oct 28th, it celebrated its 10th anniversary (@lasvegasweekly) Twitpic of the week Lettering longer than a football field and taller than a house is what travelers got to experience upon a person's arrival at the original incarnation of the Stardust.  Part of the magic of Vegas is the often larger than life displays, whether it be the signage or experiences, available every time you visit.  Its also one of the reasons why the Neon Museum exists and is so popular.  Having the opportunity to roam amongst the titans of old gives you a perspective unique to the city and its magic.  Thanks to @_GrandPaD for sharing this flash back in time News The Fan District Venetian Reinvestment Reaper Evel Pie F1 For Sale The Fremont Progress Report

Random Vegas Mandalay Bay was originally going to be named “Project Paradise”. (Sincitytalk.com) Twitpic of the week Reflection.  It's how we review our life experiences and learn from them.  It's also how our own bias distorts our perception.  Nowhere on planet earth does this metaphor better lend itself than pictures of Vegas after it rains.  This week's winner by @thecalcasino captures both the actual corner marquee as well as its the distorted reflection in a puddle, once again drawing comparisons to Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking Glass.  No matter your opinion of the property, one can't argue that this is a lovely photo. News S Bar @Mandalay Bay Vegas Reverse Retro All Net Resort $1 million dollar bar tab Power Slap League Enchant on the Strip

Random Vegas Las Vegas has a dog park on Fremont Street, down by the Western Casino that is home to the worlds largest functioning fire hydrant at 15 feet tall (@vitalvegas) Twitpic of the week It's all about the signage on this one for me, shared by @summacorp.  Formerly the Thunderbird, the property was rebranded Silverbird after Major Riddle purchased the property in the mid 1970s.  The marquee was built in 1978 but only existed till Dec 81 when the property closed.  It was later purchased and again, rebranded.  Its final incarnation was as the El Rancho, an attempt to revive the brand that started the strip. It didn't work and eventually the property closed, was demolished and in its place now is the Fontainebleau. News When We Were Young 2023

Random Vegas This week it was announced that Coke will be the cola in the guns at Fontainebleau, going against the norm of Pepsi who is the brand of choice at MGM and Caesars properties, equating to about 70% of the market share (@vitalvegas) Twitpic of the week Dream like, or at least that state in between sleep and awake.  That's what this picture from @briantonyavegas makes me feel.  It's sunrise featuring the High Roller, Bally's and Paris.  The color in this is incredible.  I can almost smell the crisp morning air and hear the street sweepers.  It's a great time to be awake. News 360 Vegas WINTER Vacation  Sun Feb 26th - Monday Feb 27th

Random Vegas A Vegas Bartender friend of Vital Vegas said her tips increase 20% just by curling her hair. (@vitalvegas) Twitpic of the week @TastyOldMan shared a picture of the view from his room at Plaza.  It features a sunrise backing the most creative project built in Vegas since Cosmopolitan, Circa.  Circa did what a new property in Vegas is supposed to do, change the game, or at least move the needle.  Circa is truly a must see.  Stadium Swim and Circa Sports are absolute game changers. Derek Stevens is officially the new Steve Wynn, without all the rapey parts.  News Ocean Prime Coming Progress at Fontainebleau NYNY Renovated Rooms 

Random Vegas Judges in Nevada have the power to ban someone for up to a year from the strip corridor.  It's a punishment primarily used against convicted drug charges and prostituting Twitpic of the week Not a picture you would normally expect to see win Twitpic of the week but this photo from @pennys4vegasshows a view that is all to common to the Vegas frequenter, air conditioning units on roof tops.  In some cases we get glimpses of Vegas in the view but often you don't.  But it still feels like Vegas, almost regardless of you room view.  Here we are treated to the warm neon glow of Walgreens, Hennessy's tavern and slotzilla.  Now you tell me you don't see those things and think, damn. How much longer to my next Vegas visit?     News Silverton Renovation The Pinky Ring @Bellagio Cross-Property room charging City of Las Vegas Showgirls Silverton Dice Dining Mirage Shooting

Random Vegas In 1999, the Stardust signed a 10-year deal with Wayne Newton for a reported $25 m per year, the largest entertainment contract in Vegas history at the time.  But after 5 ½ years Newton ended his run and was replaced by George Carlin in April 2005   Twitpic of the week  I'll admit it, this is the first Twitpic of the week that I'm not 100% sure where this is located.  My educated guess is the Stardust but my experiences with her were so limited.  Still, she seems to have the same level of elegance and tackiness as the legend.  Thanks to @VitalVegas, we got to thoroughly reflect on the strips past and present.   News Fremont Expansion Diva-Adele NFL Draft Transportation Options Arts District Beer Crawl

Random Vegas The Mirage hotel's gold windows get their color from actual gold dust used in the tinting process. Twitpic of the week An easy way to get my attention is to share a picture of one of Las Vegas' legendary resorts under construction, like the one shared by @las_when of NYNY in the early stages of construction.  I've no handyman skills so construction or renovation of any kind is magical to me.  Watching Vegas resorts evolve and develop their footprint always makes me smile as well as showcases how far we've come and how uncreative properties like Resorts World and Virgin are, little more than simply buildings with casinos inside, devoid of any personality.  Thankfully we have photography to document Vegas' evolution into the number 1 tourist destination in America. News F1 Vegas  

Random Vegas MSG Sphere @Venetian will be the largest spherical structure in the world at 366-feet tall and 516 feet wide.  The project is expected to be complete in 2023 (edmtunes.com) Twitpic of the week Elegant in black and white, legendary at all accounts.  Caesars Palace, unlike Flamingo, is a property that has weathered many storms and still managed to keep attracting high rollers.  Captured by @las_when, this photo from 1971 shows the property after its first expansion tower.  Today, not only does that tower look different, the entire property has gone through a much more appropriate Grecco roman esthetic. Thankfully we have photography to capture this time in history News 360VV11 RSVP Now Available Exclusively to Patreon Subscribers 

Random Vegas Louie Anderson once lost $80K in an LA card room. That same night he rented a car, drove to Vegas, took out a $2K marker at Bally's, won $110K playing blackjack, tipped the dealer $20K, and flew back to LA to film a TV commercial at 7 am. (@lasvegaslocally) Twitpic of the week Debatably the best the Golden Nugget ever looked.  It's true that its most recent incarnation suits the target market they look to attract but it lost its personality.  It exchanged a vibrant display full of animated neon for a stagnate, poshier exterior.  Today, the only way we can enjoy this exterior is in movies like “Diamonds are Forever” and “Viva Las Vegas”.  Thankfully we have @summacorp's twitter feed to remind us of yesteryear and rejoice. News Atomic City Industries Bally's rebranding

Random Vegas Vegas casinos won $1.3 billion in November, one of the highest figures ever.  It's the 9th straight month of casino winning exceeding $1 billion, another all time record.  The previous record was 8 consecutive months between Oct 2006 and May 2007, right before the great recession hit (@lasvegaslocally) Twitpic of the week Oh Stardust, how we miss thee.  Frontier can go fuck itself.  No, I'm just kidding about the Frontier.  Here we see former properties on a densely populated north strip, shared by @Las_When.  Today, they are home to large plots of land waiting for the next visionary to come along and reincarnate the space into another hotel/casino. Resorts World took the first steps by building a somewhat forgettable Vegas incarnation on the Stardust site.  Hopefully the projects that pop up in the Frontier and Riviera spaces are somewhat more inspired.  Hope rings again as the Fontainebleau project may actually have ownership that will complete the long dormant eye sore of the strip.  Only time will tell.  In the meanwhile, we celebrate what we have and what we had and what we might have in the future. News Paris Stabbing Update CES 2022 Uber Rapist  

Random Vegas When Jay Sarno would play craps downtown at the Horseshoe, Ted Binion, casino manager at the time, would deal the game himself.  It was the only way the game would move as fast as Sarno liked it.  He didn't want the dice to stop rolling. Fun fact - He always played the pass line even though the odds are better on the don't pass, Sarno said he didn't like to bet on failure. Twitpic of the week Two awesome things in the photo.  First, it's a picture of Caesars early on in its construction and it is wicked to see, not only the progress on the project but how much undeveloped land there is beyond the site.  It may not look like it today but Vegas really was an oasis in the middle of the desert.  Second, the photo was taken from a room at the Dunes.  Two things that together make me smile when I look at this picture shared by @Summacorp News Mirage for Sale Picasso Sale Palms Update

Random Vegas In 1971, the Silver Slipper became the first property on the strip to hire female dealers. (lvstriphistory.com) Twitpic of the week   Before the giant rainbow signage we previously remember Fitzgeralds having, there was a sign that is remarkably similar to the sign it has today at The D.  I'm in no way insinuating that this sign inspired its current incarnation but in earnest.  This week's picture from @VitalVegas is what caused this coincidence realization.  Gotta love those huge old sandwich board signs. News Atomic Range Durango, A Stations Casino Riviera Frontage Sale Caesars Inks Deal with Spiegelworld Planet Hollywood to Neon Museum

Random Vegas The Cosmopolitan requires unvaccinated employees to test negative for covid every 72 hours (@lasvegaslocally) Twitpic of the week Elegant and fabulous, opulent bordering on gawdy, the pool at Caesars Palace plays it right down the line to create an experience like no other.  @mississippirob4 shows us an elevated view of a gorgeous theme embraced fully poolside.  It's a view that beckons one to join every time you look out your window. News Vegas Vic's Tavern  The new Fontainebleau  Whitney Houston Residency 

Random Vegas More than 19,000 conventions were held in Vegas in 2011 (@only_vegas) Twitpic of the week How do you explain the 70s without saying a word?  Like @pixvegas777 does with this week’s winner.  A postcard that captures the Stardust in all her mobbed up glory.  There are always people who mourn the loss of a Vegas property but I think it goes beyond that with the Stardust.  The closing of the Stardust was one of the biggest mistakes in Las Vegas history.  And what is replacing it isn’t going to be better than what Stardust was.  It will be more expensive and fancy but not better than the strip with the Stardust.  Thankfully much of her glory is still alive today at the Neon Boneyard. News Celebrate Episode 360 Resorts World Dining and Lounge Options 

Random Vegas 2004: Rehab Beach Club opens, pioneering the idea of a daytime club and forever changing the city’s party scene. (latimes.com) Twitpic of the week It’s like a reset button.  No matter how things were at the tables the previous day, as the sunrises so does opportunity, oblivious to the past.  The mind begins to plot out your new day and the excitement returns as soon as you are conscious.  Moving from one property to another, a warm glow caresses the skin while the air is still fresh and crisp.  @davidcharnsshares ethereal imagery, infinite possibility; Las Vegas.  Simply said, complex to define. News Rio Rebrand Resorts World Residencies

Adena Jones is one of the Social Media OGs, and you might know her from Bleacher Report, ESPN, NBA TV, Soul Cycle, and many others…. She has recently co-founded and launched Another Lane, an exclusive sneaker marketplace and community, with her husband Chad. We talked about: - How the four of us worked within the beginnings of Social Media… remember Twitpic? - Why it is so important for a brand to have brand guidelines on Social Media - Sneaker Culture: where it started - Adena and Chad’s background in sneaker culture - Adena’s favorite pairs of sneakers, and how Dr. J is involved - The sneakers Adena and Chad chose to wear on their wedding day - The difference between a Collector and a Reseller in Sneaker Culture - How Another Lane started and why it started https://anotherlane.com Adena on Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/adena_jones/ Chad on Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/sneaker_galactus/ __________ WNTBDT.com @ElliotGerard // @jonahballow // @keiths

My guest today is Jabari Johnson, the founder of COLORS Worldwide, a live events company that produces parties and music events across 45 cities in the United States. This is a fascinating conversation - both for Jabari's personal story as well as for his insights on scaling a live event and filling up rooms and halls - at scale. From his earliest days when he hustled to interview stars like Nicki Minaj and Justin Bieber before they became famous to how he thoughtfully considers pricing and marketing decisions for COLORS and R&B Only, Jabari's work provides a fascinating window into how it's absolutely possible to run top-notch fun events - at scale.KEY HIGHLIGHTSHow Jabari's Youtube videos got him his first job.How Jabari would spread the word about his Youtube videos on his college campus, and how he made some of these videos viral.How Jabari's experiences on the road led to his first business COLORS – and what his first parties were like.How Jabari filled up the room with 200-300 people by using TwitPic to build social proof for their event's pics.Why Jabari wasn't charging money for his early events.How it became evident to Jabari that these parties and events could be a scaled business – and how he learned to delegate & grow his team.Check out the full transcript and show notes here:https://howthingsgrow.co/how-to-blow-up-a-party-with-jabari-johnson-founder-at-colors-worldwide/**Get more goodies here:http://MobileUserAcquisitionShow.comhttp://RocketShipHQ.comhttp://RocketShipHQ.com/blog

Opportunity (MyOpportunity.com) is a business network driven by real-time interactions and opportunities around you. The company uses a scientific approach to matching professionals based on a real opportunity to do business. In order to bring professionals together in a more meaningful way, they have built a system for finding sales leads, job opportunities, job candidates, and the ability to network. Opportunity knows that the future of business is going to be driven by real-time data, and they are at the forefront of this movement to connect people to business opportunities. The app is currently in use by professionals in more than 190 countries worldwide and they have already connected and referred more than 20 million professionals, building bridges between hiring managers, job-seekers, sales professionals, and networkers.  Virtually everything else is already being automated so startup Opportunity has become the first networking site to integrate artificial intelligence into its platform I invited the CEO and Co-Founder Janis Krums onto the show who has a few amazing stories to share with us today such as the time he was heading to New Jersey on a ferry when he clicked a snapshot with his iPhone of US Airways Flight 1549 partially submerged in the Hudson River. He uploaded the picture to his Twitter account and then forgot about it as he assisted in the rescue of the plane's passengers.The deluge of image views crashed the servers of TwitPic, the application that allows Twitter users to send photos with their Twitter updates or 'tweets.' Guest Info https://twitter.com/jkrums?lang=en https://myopportunity.com/

Wayniac, Planet Hollywood's Revolt LGBT Nightclub, Vegas VR and the greatest Twitpic of the week in the history of the show.

Noah Everett, founder of the popular Twitpic photo sharing service and most recently the messaging platform Pingly.  Everett, a Carolina native is widely known as a pioneer of photo sharing on mobile phones and social media. Newly launched Pingly is a direct messaging platform that also works over email and SMS. His goal is to transform messaging into a simplistic and cohesive process that speaks across networks. Before launching Pingly, Noah was most recently Founder and CEO of TwitPic. What started as a side project quickly turned into one of the largest photo sharing apps of its time, gaining over 30 million users which included many celebrities and politicians. In 2009 the young entrepreneur moved to Charleston, South Carolina just as his site began growing exponentially. TwitPic became one of the largest photo-sharing services on Twitter and was acquired by Twitter in late 2014. Lets listen into Noah Everett interviewed in South Carolina by Director Jeremy Berman. 

Random Vegas Bliss Dance at MGM’s The Park complex is 40 feet tall and weighs 7500 lbs (@MGMResortsIntl).  While she does light up at night, the internal LED lights she was built with are not being used.  She’s lit up by external color lighting. Twitpic of the Trip It’s fitting that the art center piece of The Park in Vegas is a 40 foot tall nude women.  Never has metal mesh looked so sexy.  The twitpic of the trip captured her sultry movement with the Monte Carlo, as she is currently known as, as a back drop.  While she is large, the angle we found gave her the impression that she could be almost as large as the hotel itself.  Prediction time, if MGM still owns the name “THE Hotel” formerly at Mandalay Bay, now Delano's, Monte Carlos new name will be “THE Hotel at the Park”.

Le numéro 32 du podcast Rendez-Vous Numérique est en ligne! Retrouvez-nous sur http://www.rendezvousnumerique.com/ sur iTunes (Audio) http://ow.ly/u7qUj ou dans le flux RSS (Audio) http://ow.ly/u7r3w pour votre lecteur de podcast. Chaque semaine, +Benoît Chamontin (www.geeksandcom.com), +Benoit Descary (www.descary.com) et +Sébastien Gagnon  (www.sebastiengagnon.com) reviennent sur l'actualité des médias sociaux et donnent leurs conseils / opinions pour votre stratégie numérique. Au programme cette semaine notamment : - Facebook lance Rooms : application de forum anonyme ; - Facebook facilite le téléchargement de plusieurs images à partir du mobile ; - Les archives Twitpic vont rester en vie...grace à Twitter ; - Un nouveau site business pour Twitter ; - Google propose une balise pour gérer le moteur de recherche intrasite dans ses résultats ;  - Le centre pour éditeurs Google News disponible en France ; - One drive illimité avec Microsoft 365 ; - TripAdvisor offre des conseils plus personnalisés de l'hôtel pour les voyageurs ; - Taco Bell arrête ses comptes sociaux pour promouvoir son application.

Twitpic saved by Twitter, Google rethinks the inbox, "Anti-Facebook" investors dig deep in a new Social Networking initiative and does Yosemite have a privacy problem? If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!

- Los socios de fnac tenemos ahora gastos de envío gratis para comprar en fnac.es.- Twitpic es comprada y no cerrará. - Android One empieza a desplegarse en India. - Toshiba deja el mercado de los PC de consumo. - Nuevos Kindle y Family Library.

DigitalOutbox Episode 221 DigitalOutbox Episode 221 - Apple Watch, iPhone 6 and IFA Playback Listen via iTunes Listen via M4A Listen via MP3 Shownotes 1:11 - Amazons Twitch Acquisition Is Official 5:14 - Apple iCloud Storage pricing 7:24 - Twitpic, Already Sidelined By Twitter, Shuts Down After Trademark Spat 10:00 - You can now buy things directly on Twitter 11:58 - Bank customers to sign in with 'finger vein' technology 14:31 - GiffGaff to scrap most of its unlimited data bundles 17:31 - Amazon Fire TV available for pre-order in the UK and Germany for £79 19:04 - Amazon cuts Fire phone price to $0.99 in the US, opens Germany and UK pre-orders; will ship September 30 20:44 - Meet Toshiba's £99 Windows tablet PC 23:17 - ASUS ZenWatch will retail for 'under £199' 25:10 - Samsung announces the Galaxy Note 25:49 - Samsung's Galaxy Note Edge has a display that curves over one side 28:55 - Samsung enters the virtual reality race with the Gear VR headset 29:48 - Samsung Gear S 32:09 - Sony joins the Android Wear ranks with underwhelming SmartWatch 3 34:14 - Sony perfects the Xperia formula with new Z3 family of mobile devices 35:16 - Motorolas next generation Moto G stretches to a 5in screen 36:10 - Motorolas Moto X - like a smartphone, but in leather 37:23 - Motorola Moto 360 - a smartwatch masquerading as a classic time piece 39:20 - iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus 46:27 - Apple Pay 50:16 - Apple Watch

Phil Edwards, Andy Blume and Daniel Olivares are back in the studio with this week's look at all things Geek. Show Notes: NBN fibre rollout was going to be cheaper, sooner, pilot results show [SMH] Village Roadshow's Submission To The Government's Copyright Crackdown Consultation Is Bonkers [Gizmodo Australia] iiNet Lets Fly In Submission To Govt. Copyright Discussion [Gizmodo Australia] iiNet buys stake in IT services provider [iTnews] Leaked nudes of Jennifer Lawrence and Kate Upton to be displayed at 'Fear Google' art show [The Verge] Apple blames 'very targeted attack' for hack of nude celebrity photos [The Guardian] 4 Things Movies Always Get Wrong About Computer Hackers [Cracked] Reddit Takes Down Groups Hosting Celebrity Nudes, Walks A Blurred Line On Free Speech [TechCrunch] Twitter trademark turmoil forces Twitpic to shut down [Engadget] Facebook's blue dinosaur is ready to help fix your privacy settings [The Verge] The Galaxy Note Edge is a flagship phone with an entirely new kind of curved display [The Verge] Industrial Designer Marc Newson to Join Apple Under Jony Ive [Mac Rumors] Apple iPhone 6 and iWatch Rumor Roundup [Mashable] Apple iWatch Will Reportedly Come in Two Sizes [The Next Web] Apple to stream its iPhone 6 and iWatch event live online [The Verge] Comedian and actress Joan Rivers dies aged 81 [ABC News] Remembering Joan Rivers: Quotes and quips [ABC News] Media buyers welcome potential of Freeview Plus, but warn networks not to over-promise [mUmBRELLA] New Foxtel Pricing: Subscription TV Finally Gets Cheaper, Better For Binge Watching [Gizmodo Australia] Something we mentioned in the show but missing in the Show Notes? Let us know via our Contact Page. Songs We Played: Vance Joy - "Mess Is Mine" [iTunes] The Black Keys - "Little Black Submarines" [iTunes] INXS - "Never Tear Us Apart" [iTunes] Guns N' Roses - "November Rain" [iTunes] Noiseworks - "Take Me Back" [iTunes] Questions, Comments, Feedback and Suggestions are all welcome. Website - http://geeksinterrupted.fm Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GeeksInterrupted Twitter - https://twitter.com/GeeksOnAir Voicemail - http://www.speakpipe.com/GeeksInterrupted If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe.

Today we spoke about Ikea, Twitter, Twitpic, Joel Comm, Ted Rubin, Marriott, Tayna Burr, Ansa App, Frito-lays, MOneycrashers, Alfie Deyes, the Pointless Book. All the tech, social media and blog headlines that Bloggers love, need and use everyday.

Amber & Sarah chat with 24me's Liat Mordechay Hertanu about how to create the perfect life management app, Twitpic is dead, Twitter is screwing with our timelines, HootSuite buys BrightKit, UnPocket for privacy, flaky cellphone people, and more! Hosts: Amber MacArthur and Sarah Lane Guest: Liat Mordechay Hertanu Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/social-hour. Bandwidth for The Social Hour is provided by Cachefly. Sponsor: harrys.com promo code SOCIALHOUR

Amber & Sarah chat with 24me's Liat Mordechay Hertanu about how to create the perfect life management app, Twitpic is dead, Twitter is screwing with our timelines, HootSuite buys BrightKit, UnPocket for privacy, flaky cellphone people, and more! Hosts: Amber MacArthur and Sarah Lane Guest: Liat Mordechay Hertanu Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/social-hour. Bandwidth for The Social Hour is provided by Cachefly. Sponsor: harrys.com promo code SOCIALHOUR

The Rogues discuss scaling Rails on Twitpic.com with Steve Corona.

The Rogues discuss scaling Rails on Twitpic.com with Steve Corona.

The Rogues discuss scaling Rails on Twitpic.com with Steve Corona.

This week is all about PERSONAL BRANDING and WEB SCALE with special guest Steve Corona. We talk about Steve’s book Scaling PHP. We also reminisce about the old days of Twitter API dev, until Steve humiliates Ed by not knowing what Spaz was. Check out our sponsors, New Relic, Engine Yard and WonderNetwork Follow us on Twitter here. Rate us on iTunes here Sign up for our mailing list here Listen Download now (MP3, 26.7MB, 56:30) Links and Notes Steve Corona on Twitter Scaling PHP Steve’s web site Life360 (now hiring in SF) Twitpic “Miracle on the hudson” plane crash Double vs single quotes in PHP Persistent DB connections in PHP Shared nothing architecture Horizontal vs. vertical scaling 12 Factor App Applescript CGI, more

The lost Twitpic of the Week, New topless show at Rio, MyVegas Top Prize winner, More Union bullshit, Boyd stocker offering, Live sporting event at Fremont St, NFL futures betting and a celebration of us.

Peepshow closes, More Vegas Solar Plans, A Kings Ransom moves to Binions, Wynn isn't Corrupt, Goretorium files for Bankruptcy, Vegas Chatter updates, Paracon convention info, More MGM Park info, Twitpic threats and IGT's CSI slot Review.

TwitPic changes Terms of Service, Getty changes contract to contributors. Who loses with all this? The photog.

This week on the Waves of Tech: Reachout, Sony PS3, Social gaming and bubble bust. Show Notes 1. Reachout.com Sometimes we all get too involved with the latest tech gadget, tech news, and tech story and forget how beneficial the Internet actually is. As an example, go to Reachout.com. Reachout.com is an excellent source of information for teens and parents alike. If your teen struggles with depression, anxiety, or relationships, this site is for you and your teen. Reachout.com is backed and supported by experts in the field of behavioral studies, suicide, and psychiatry. 2. Sony PS3 Jailbreak We agree that the steps taken here by Sony are a tad-bit too far reaching. Sony is demanding to know the identity of anyone who saw the PS3 Jailbreak video on YouTube. This is a massive overreaction on the part of Sony and we discuss it. 3. Twitpic adds video Twitpic is going to be adding video sharing to its services now. Many of us use Twitpic and integrate it in our Twitter feeds and even Tumblr allows for audio features now. Mike and Dave say its an evolution of the social network while Steve proposes that it stretches the true and original purpose of Twitter. 4. Dave goes the way of social gaming Well, well, well. Dave finally caved in and joined a social gaming app. Of course, his love for sports is the only way in which social gaming was an option. Madden NFL Superstars is an app through Facebook that Dave has found to be quite the game. Question is...will Mikee jump on board soon? 5. 11-Year Anniversary of the DotCom bubble Remember these companies: pets.com & etoys Slightly busted but still around: Lycos, Alta Vista, Excite, Angel Fire Some are doing well: Amazon, EBay, WebMD, Stamps.com, Intuit, Priceline Super Bowl 34 featured 17 DotCom companies. How many in SB 45? 2011 potential IPOs:  Facebook, Linked-In, Zipcar, Kayak, Groupon, Zynga

Flickr has just released their long awaited feature for posting photos to Twitter. It's been in beta over the past few weeks, but now it's live for everyone. It's not exactly like other photo tweeting services like TwitPic , which lets you sign-in using your Twitter account. To use Flickr2Twitter, you first need to sign-in to Flickr, and then authorize the service to post to your Twitter account, which can be done from your settings page. Then, you'll be able to use the "Blog This" button that accompanies each photo to post it to Twitter, along with a customized tweet. Like an increasing number of other services, Flickr2Twitter uses its own URL shortener: flic. kr. You'll also be able to use Flickr2Twitter from your mobile, with a new custom email address that's generated once you authorize Twitter posting. The new address is the same as your old one, but appends a "2twitter" to the alias. Just send a photo from your phone to this address and your photo will be posted both to Flickr and Twitter . Essentially, this is TwitPic for existing Flickr users. TwitPic offers a lower barrier to entry for people who use Twitter but not Flickr, but for Flickr users, the experience of cross-posting photos to Twitter is now a breeze. And since there are millions of Flickr users, get ready for lots of flic. kr photos in your Twitter stream. See Also: 5 Ways to Share Images on Twitter . Reviews: Flickr , Twitpic , Twitter . Tags: flickr , twitter .

Welcome to episode #149 of Six Pixels Of Separation - The Twist Image Podcast. Here is another fascinating conversation with the Media Hacks. This is not just episode #149, but also episode #6 of Media Hacks. Tons of great discussion around how people are not scalable, the power of the data in Twitter and some of the cool new and fun ways business can better benefit from Facebook. Julien drops a few f-bombs and Hugh claims to not know that Demi Moore is married to Ashton Kutcher. Enjoy the conversation... Here it is: Six Pixels Of Separation - The Twist Image Podcast - Episode #149 - Host: Mitch Joel. Running time: 52:33. Audio comment line - please send in a comment and add your voice to the audio community: +1 206-666-6056. Please send in questions, comments, suggestions - mitch@twistimage.com. Hello from Beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at iTunes. Please visit and leave comments on the Blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on twitter. Facebook Group - Six Pixels of Separation Podcast Society. In a perfect world, connect with me, directly, through Facebook. BookCamp Toronto - June 6th, 2009 - MaRS Discovery District. The Road to Six Pixels of Separation - The Book - coming soon. Media Hacks #6 featuring:  C.C. Chapman - Managing The Gray - Advance Guard. Christopher S. Penn - The Financial Aid Podcast - Marketing Over Coffee. Hugh McGuire - LibriVox - The Book Oven. (joins in shortly after the beginning). Julien Smith - In Over Your Head - Co-author of Trust Agents. Not present (tsk, tsk): Chris Brogan - New Marketing Labs - Co-author of Trust Agents. New intro music courtesy of Jay Moonah. Are individuals scalable? Guy Kawasaki and ghost blogging (and tweeting). Guy's new book is great, Reality Check. Is Twitter making it even harder to be scalable because it is "always on"? Here's the Twitpic that Hugh claimed he didn't see: Ashton Tweets Demi. Don't forget Twitter is one of the best focus groups you could ever have. Google is Making Ads More Interesting. Facebook Marketing PDF: About Face - A Free Whitepaper on Facebook Pages. Music (in honour of Earth Hour): David Usher - 'Kill The Lights'. Please join the conversation by sending in questions, feedback and ways to improve Six Pixels Of Separation. Please let me know what you think or leave an audio comment at: +1 206-666-6056. Download the Podcast here: Six Pixels Of Separation - The Twist Image Podcast - Episode #149 - Host: Mitch Joel. Tags: about face advance guard advertising ashton kutcher blog blogging book oven bookcamp bookcamp toronto cc chapman chris brogan christopher s penn david usher demi moore digital marketing earth hour facebook facebook group financial aid podcast ghost blogging guy kawasaki hugh mcguire in over your head itunes jay moonah julien smith librivox managing the gray marketing marketing over coffee mars discovery district media hacks new marketing labs online social network podcast podcasting reality check six pixels of separation social media marketing trust agents twist image twitpic twitter web 20