May 11, 2009
Between the economy and the environment, there are plenty of good reasons to take the bus here in Southern Nevada. Now that the Regional Transportation Commission is pushing its one-day-a-month concept, I figured it was time to see for myself. And you know what? My preconceived notions about public transportation didn’t survive the trip. Continue reading »
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Taxi drivers learn a lot about life from the folks in the back seat of their cabs. Some of the stories are uplifting, some tell of shady dealings, and some are just plain sad. I spent a day on a ride-along with a veteran driver for A-Cab Taxi and got a whole new picture of life in Las Vegas.
Everyone should attend a Vegas wedding at least once in their life. Throwing a big theme wedding in Vegas is even better. I know from experience. My wife and I came in from California to have our wedding here – a great, big pirate wedding. We knew Vegas could deliver. But before the bride crossed the threshold, we'd learned something else: Wedding chapels and champagne aren’t the only things this town has to offer.
Unless you intend to take up residence at a casino hotel, you will eventually have to go grocery shopping. Fortunately, Las Vegas has a good selection of mainstream supermarkets, whole-foods stores and ethnic markets. Here's some advice from the cook in the family.
Though better known for its scorching summer heat and bone-dry aridity, Las Vegas also turns out some violent summer rainstorms. And when storm water encounters parched earth, what you get is a flash flood. It's a fascinating weather phenomenon — and sometimes a killer. Here's what you need to know. 







