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blackjacker1979 posted:
"@Wrinklebottom That's not the sound of MikeE crying, that's the sound of him converting his play over to MLife...."
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"@Wrinklebottom That's not the sound of MikeE crying, that's the sound of him converting his play over to MLife...."
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NYCnVegas posted:
"We're all slowly learning just how much influence Elaine Wynn had, and how much Marilyn Spiegel has..... both facts leave me sad. Marilyn's background at Bally's/Paris clearly does not leave her a capable body to run a resort like Wynn/Encore. On my last trip there (press Marilyn) service was beyond excellent throughout the resort - I have yet to return to the redone Wynn under the command of Ms. Spiegel...."
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"We're all slowly learning just how much influence Elaine Wynn had, and how much Marilyn Spiegel has..... both facts leave me sad. Marilyn's background at Bally's/Paris clearly does not leave her a capable body to run a resort like Wynn/Encore. On my last trip there (press Marilyn) service was beyond excellent throughout the resort - I have yet to return to the redone Wynn under the command of Ms. Spiegel...."
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BigHoss posted:
"Speaking of the E Strategies Dept, where's Jen Dunne when you need her? It's pretty unbelievable where they seem to be taking the brand they worked so hard to build...."
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"Speaking of the E Strategies Dept, where's Jen Dunne when you need her? It's pretty unbelievable where they seem to be taking the brand they worked so hard to build...."
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Wrinklebottom posted:
"Somewhere in the distance I think I hear the sound of MikeE crying..."
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"Somewhere in the distance I think I hear the sound of MikeE crying..."
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mnvegasguy posted:
"Hi, I'm Steve Wynn and I'm assuming you are a fricking idiot, so allow me to show you how to use a website. Add to that Steve looks like a talking wax figure. I really do not have a word to describe that website Chuck. I really didn't think they could create something worse than the previous one, but they did. Memo to Steve. Your website is your billboard...."
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"Hi, I'm Steve Wynn and I'm assuming you are a fricking idiot, so allow me to show you how to use a website. Add to that Steve looks like a talking wax figure. I really do not have a word to describe that website Chuck. I really didn't think they could create something worse than the previous one, but they did. Memo to Steve. Your website is your billboard...."
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Drake posted:
"Not a Wynn guest ever, but still the guy's a Vegas icon so it's sad to see his ego + failing eyesight lead to this embarrassment. Brand identity? Hell, the whole tone of it reminds me of the cheesy Perillo Tours of Italy commercials they used to run on TV all the time. And jeez, the "Make Your Selection on the Left" prompt -- was this website focus-grouped with..."
» Making Sense Of WynnLasVegas.com...
"Not a Wynn guest ever, but still the guy's a Vegas icon so it's sad to see his ego + failing eyesight lead to this embarrassment. Brand identity? Hell, the whole tone of it reminds me of the cheesy Perillo Tours of Italy commercials they used to run on TV all the time. And jeez, the "Make Your Selection on the Left" prompt -- was this website focus-grouped with..."
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Malibugolfer posted:
"Perceptive and accurate. Rails. Off. ..."
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"Perceptive and accurate. Rails. Off. ..."
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bellagio1998 posted:
"Where was this article when the Bellagio first redesigned their website? http://web.archive.org/web/20080229060844/http://www.bellagio.com/..."
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"Where was this article when the Bellagio first redesigned their website? http://web.archive.org/web/20080229060844/http://www.bellagio.com/..."
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JakeZ posted:
"You're absolutely right. I had lunch w/ a friend who works at Wynn & he confirmed your main points. After the mass exodus of staff, Wynn has been left without any sort of a checks-and-balances system in place. ..."
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"You're absolutely right. I had lunch w/ a friend who works at Wynn & he confirmed your main points. After the mass exodus of staff, Wynn has been left without any sort of a checks-and-balances system in place. ..."
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jinx73 posted:
"Well put, I don't regularly go to the Wynn site, but the forum post peaked my interest, the more I explored, the worse I felt it was...."
» Making Sense Of WynnLasVegas.com...
"Well put, I don't regularly go to the Wynn site, but the forum post peaked my interest, the more I explored, the worse I felt it was...."
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HillBilly posted:
"Maybe this is a play taken from Major League and he's just trying to get the team moved to Macau. ..."
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"Maybe this is a play taken from Major League and he's just trying to get the team moved to Macau. ..."
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Dorian posted:
"500 - Internal server error. There is a problem with the resource you are looking for, and it cannot be displayed. Are you serious?..."
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"500 - Internal server error. There is a problem with the resource you are looking for, and it cannot be displayed. Are you serious?..."
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Lexlthr posted:
"The site is down. Server Error 500 - Internal server error. There is a problem with the resource you are looking for, and it cannot be displayed NO SHIT!..."
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"The site is down. Server Error 500 - Internal server error. There is a problem with the resource you are looking for, and it cannot be displayed NO SHIT!..."
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detroit1051 posted:
"Masterpiece! Required reading for everyone at WYNN. Will no one tell the emperor he has no clothes?..."
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"Masterpiece! Required reading for everyone at WYNN. Will no one tell the emperor he has no clothes?..."
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RateVegas posted:
"Here here. This is the piece I wanted to write last night. Good work...."
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"Here here. This is the piece I wanted to write last night. Good work...."
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DuLac55 posted:
"This new website is horrible! I can't believe Steve was pimping it on the earnings call. It feels like a mobile site converted to the regular site. The pictures do not autocrop to fit the screen. I couldn't even get the pics to fully show on a 20in widescreen monitor, much less a laptop screen. The left navigation is just like a mobiles site AND..."
» Wynn Tower Not So Sweets...
"This new website is horrible! I can't believe Steve was pimping it on the earnings call. It feels like a mobile site converted to the regular site. The pictures do not autocrop to fit the screen. I couldn't even get the pics to fully show on a 20in widescreen monitor, much less a laptop screen. The left navigation is just like a mobiles site AND..."
» Wynn Tower Not So Sweets...
bigdaddyj posted:
"^Just saw it...UGLY! And cheap looking, too...plus they seem to have robbed it of a lot of detail, too. But seriously, so cheap looking!Possibly even worse than most of the Caesars hotels sites, though maybe that's the Marilyn Winn-Spiegel influence shining through?..."
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"^Just saw it...UGLY! And cheap looking, too...plus they seem to have robbed it of a lot of detail, too. But seriously, so cheap looking!Possibly even worse than most of the Caesars hotels sites, though maybe that's the Marilyn Winn-Spiegel influence shining through?..."
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Joanner posted:
"Wondering how everyone likes the "new" Wynn website........"
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"Wondering how everyone likes the "new" Wynn website........"
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mctrees02 posted:
"I'm in the same boat as others. Wynn's rates are not appealing anymore to the modest gambler ($50 BJ, $1 VP) that enjoyed paying for their rooms. I can usually get 2 nights picked up at Cosmo and the little play I've put in with mLife (maybe 1-2 hrs/day at $!VP) has sent sub $200 corner suites at Aria into my inbox that are increasingly tempting. ..."
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"I'm in the same boat as others. Wynn's rates are not appealing anymore to the modest gambler ($50 BJ, $1 VP) that enjoyed paying for their rooms. I can usually get 2 nights picked up at Cosmo and the little play I've put in with mLife (maybe 1-2 hrs/day at $!VP) has sent sub $200 corner suites at Aria into my inbox that are increasingly tempting. ..."
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Attica posted:
"Let's face it, we had a good run there while the economy was tanking. Now that it's starting to come back, Wynn is testing the market for a while to see what it will bear. I don't fault them for this, but I do fault them for trying to do it with what a product in decline. The rooms are still lovely and the casino staff still provide friendly service..."
» Wynn Tower Not So Sweets...
"Let's face it, we had a good run there while the economy was tanking. Now that it's starting to come back, Wynn is testing the market for a while to see what it will bear. I don't fault them for this, but I do fault them for trying to do it with what a product in decline. The rooms are still lovely and the casino staff still provide friendly service..."
» Wynn Tower Not So Sweets...
ProfessorYaffle posted:
"Ref Tower Suites pricing, I posted on here the other week that, according to Wynn's website, Wynn TS rooms now come with free breakfast or lunch and also free appetizers and cocktails in the TS Cafe. Have not seen the TS Cafe menu, but based on prices at the old Tableau, this could easily be a $150 value per night? This seems the main justification for the price hike...."
» Wynn Tower Not So Sweets...
"Ref Tower Suites pricing, I posted on here the other week that, according to Wynn's website, Wynn TS rooms now come with free breakfast or lunch and also free appetizers and cocktails in the TS Cafe. Have not seen the TS Cafe menu, but based on prices at the old Tableau, this could easily be a $150 value per night? This seems the main justification for the price hike...."
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sandyastrogl1de posted:
"In reference to the girlfriend analogy, I got my mlife points at Excalibur. It was like sex with a goat...."
» Wynn Tower Not So Sweets...
"In reference to the girlfriend analogy, I got my mlife points at Excalibur. It was like sex with a goat...."
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jinx73 posted:
"I don't think what you are seeing at Wynn is the exception, I believe it's the trend again, Mlife over the past year had already begun tightening up, HET's calendar for same play looks to be getting tighter at times too (although at a less accelerated place then before). It's starting to feel like 2007 all over again. ..."
» Wynn Tower Not So Sweets...
"I don't think what you are seeing at Wynn is the exception, I believe it's the trend again, Mlife over the past year had already begun tightening up, HET's calendar for same play looks to be getting tighter at times too (although at a less accelerated place then before). It's starting to feel like 2007 all over again. ..."
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Geoff posted:
"pretty much in the same boat.. (see my board posts from last month) ended up going with wynn ts (parlor at $580, which got upgraded to salon) but it's getting hard to justify the extra costs. ..."
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"pretty much in the same boat.. (see my board posts from last month) ended up going with wynn ts (parlor at $580, which got upgraded to salon) but it's getting hard to justify the extra costs. ..."
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ihatesnow posted:
"Really, really tempted to reschudule an upcoming trip for this. What a great bill...."
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"Really, really tempted to reschudule an upcoming trip for this. What a great bill...."
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AndyA posted:
"Just to pile on...I finally stayed on the Sky Suites side at Aria, and it's pretty nice. From the limo at the airport, to the metal-sculpture dragon at the entrance, to the much-better-in-person lobby, I was impressed. And I liked the elevators that pop you out by the restaurants and baccarat. Downside -- I wish there was a separate pool like at the Wynn Tower. Major upside -- getting tier..."
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"Just to pile on...I finally stayed on the Sky Suites side at Aria, and it's pretty nice. From the limo at the airport, to the metal-sculpture dragon at the entrance, to the much-better-in-person lobby, I was impressed. And I liked the elevators that pop you out by the restaurants and baccarat. Downside -- I wish there was a separate pool like at the Wynn Tower. Major upside -- getting tier..."
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Wrinklebottom posted:
"For once I dont have a snarky comment. Aria sky suites is by far a better value plus the restaurants at Aria are far better too. Wynns become like that friend in high school you dont relate to anymore that prompts you to say "youve changed, man!"..."
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"For once I dont have a snarky comment. Aria sky suites is by far a better value plus the restaurants at Aria are far better too. Wynns become like that friend in high school you dont relate to anymore that prompts you to say "youve changed, man!"..."
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Misnomer posted:
"There's been a palpable shift in Wynn's marketing and pricing strategies in recent times, I agree. Over the last couple of years, my modest video poker play netted me a slot host, and I could count on up to 4 nights comped on the Resort side with a decent Free Play allowance whenever I wanted. Once, we even arrived in our room and the host sent up a..."
» Wynn Tower Not So Sweets...
"There's been a palpable shift in Wynn's marketing and pricing strategies in recent times, I agree. Over the last couple of years, my modest video poker play netted me a slot host, and I could count on up to 4 nights comped on the Resort side with a decent Free Play allowance whenever I wanted. Once, we even arrived in our room and the host sent up a..."
» Wynn Tower Not So Sweets...
Malibugolfer posted:
"Mike, I just went through a major comparison of Bellagio's Bellagio Suites and Penthouse; Aria's Sky Suites 1 br, and Wynn Parlors. The Wynn site lists Parlors through the year at $750 minimum, way more than any of the others. I can get free resort rooms but the Parlors have been my choice. Rethinking that one. Interestingly the Bellagio fountain view Salones (not true suites) are almost what a Bellagio Suite..."
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"Mike, I just went through a major comparison of Bellagio's Bellagio Suites and Penthouse; Aria's Sky Suites 1 br, and Wynn Parlors. The Wynn site lists Parlors through the year at $750 minimum, way more than any of the others. I can get free resort rooms but the Parlors have been my choice. Rethinking that one. Interestingly the Bellagio fountain view Salones (not true suites) are almost what a Bellagio Suite..."
» Wynn Tower Not So Sweets...
JakeZ posted:
"@Halton: just make the jump! I'll use your girlfriend anaglogy. Think of it this way: is it worth sticking around for a few good things (like, say, sex) OR would it be better to have a great overall package(like sex and, maybe, some intelligence). ..."
» Wynn Tower Not So Sweets...
"@Halton: just make the jump! I'll use your girlfriend anaglogy. Think of it this way: is it worth sticking around for a few good things (like, say, sex) OR would it be better to have a great overall package(like sex and, maybe, some intelligence). ..."
» Wynn Tower Not So Sweets...
Halton posted:
"I think I'm going through a mid-life crisis regarding players club. I'm a Total Rewards junkie and work hard for and love my Diamond status. I have no problem being loyal to a property group but expect the property to reciprocate. After years of loyalty, I'm tempted to change. I do wish Platinum mlife had some of the sexy features features that Diamond Total Rewards has -- special..."
» Wynn Tower Not So Sweets...
"I think I'm going through a mid-life crisis regarding players club. I'm a Total Rewards junkie and work hard for and love my Diamond status. I have no problem being loyal to a property group but expect the property to reciprocate. After years of loyalty, I'm tempted to change. I do wish Platinum mlife had some of the sexy features features that Diamond Total Rewards has -- special..."
» Wynn Tower Not So Sweets...
blackjacker1979 posted:
"There's a reason I've been enjoying Aria as of late. It just makes more sense from all standpoints...."
» Wynn Tower Not So Sweets...
"There's a reason I've been enjoying Aria as of late. It just makes more sense from all standpoints...."
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JakeZ posted:
"I agree. Other than a very special occasion or event, Wynn & Encore are no longer practical for a ordinary trip. Bellagio offers a similar level of service for their suites, complete with a private check in area and other perks similar to Wynncore. As recently as October, you could score a two-bedroom Penthouse suite at Bellagio (that included transportation & a $100 spa or casino credit) for $699. ..."
» Wynn Tower Not So Sweets...
"I agree. Other than a very special occasion or event, Wynn & Encore are no longer practical for a ordinary trip. Bellagio offers a similar level of service for their suites, complete with a private check in area and other perks similar to Wynncore. As recently as October, you could score a two-bedroom Penthouse suite at Bellagio (that included transportation & a $100 spa or casino credit) for $699. ..."
» Wynn Tower Not So Sweets...
saharalv posted:
"Mr. Bastard, I was implying that work, wife, life, etc. won't allow a Vegas trip every 3 weeks, not you. But I thank you for your blessings. I respect the dinosaurs, but I feel that some of the metal that's out there today is the most exciting music of our era. It would be a shame if people didn't take the time to appreciate it. ..."
» \m/: Mastodon, Opeth, Ghost April 25th at Mandalay Bay...
"Mr. Bastard, I was implying that work, wife, life, etc. won't allow a Vegas trip every 3 weeks, not you. But I thank you for your blessings. I respect the dinosaurs, but I feel that some of the metal that's out there today is the most exciting music of our era. It would be a shame if people didn't take the time to appreciate it. ..."
» \m/: Mastodon, Opeth, Ghost April 25th at Mandalay Bay...
weatherman2111 posted:
"Gettign that tour in DC about 10 days later. Should be epic. I saw Mastodon's last club show here and it was one of the best shows of the year...."
» \m/: Mastodon, Opeth, Ghost April 25th at Mandalay Bay...
"Gettign that tour in DC about 10 days later. Should be epic. I saw Mastodon's last club show here and it was one of the best shows of the year...."
» \m/: Mastodon, Opeth, Ghost April 25th at Mandalay Bay...
sandyastrogl1de posted:
"Too bad they de-themed, they could claim it was The Curse of the Pharoahs...."
» LUXOR: Hotel Guest Dies of Legionnaires...
"Too bad they de-themed, they could claim it was The Curse of the Pharoahs...."
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ndfanwabashman posted:
"My uncle's band was called Dinosaur Pubes. They rocked...."
» \m/: Mastodon, Opeth, Ghost April 25th at Mandalay Bay...
"My uncle's band was called Dinosaur Pubes. They rocked...."
» \m/: Mastodon, Opeth, Ghost April 25th at Mandalay Bay...
Chuckmonster posted:
"the lineage extends from beethoven to infinity. we are all metal. even dinosaurs. :)..."
» \m/: Mastodon, Opeth, Ghost April 25th at Mandalay Bay...
"the lineage extends from beethoven to infinity. we are all metal. even dinosaurs. :)..."
» \m/: Mastodon, Opeth, Ghost April 25th at Mandalay Bay...
fatbastard posted:
"Sorry dood. No one said you couldn't go to Vegas whenever you damm well want to. I know I'm a dinosaur. It's all a matter of taste. But please do go to Vegas whenever you want to...."
» \m/: Mastodon, Opeth, Ghost April 25th at Mandalay Bay...
"Sorry dood. No one said you couldn't go to Vegas whenever you damm well want to. I know I'm a dinosaur. It's all a matter of taste. But please do go to Vegas whenever you want to...."
» \m/: Mastodon, Opeth, Ghost April 25th at Mandalay Bay...
saharalv posted:
"^^Sorry, dude. We are living in an era where a band like High On Fire, Enslaved, Wolves In The Throne Room and yes, Mastodon, would burn the pubes off of those 70's dinosaurs. That being said, why can't I go to Vegas whenever I damn well want to? ..."
» \m/: Mastodon, Opeth, Ghost April 25th at Mandalay Bay...
"^^Sorry, dude. We are living in an era where a band like High On Fire, Enslaved, Wolves In The Throne Room and yes, Mastodon, would burn the pubes off of those 70's dinosaurs. That being said, why can't I go to Vegas whenever I damn well want to? ..."
» \m/: Mastodon, Opeth, Ghost April 25th at Mandalay Bay...
fatbastard posted:
"Bleh. Gimme some classic 70's Scorpions or UFO. Fast Eddy Clarke era Motorhead. Early Saxon. Even Budgie if you wanna get into wierd funky metal stuff. Jeez even Master of Puppets for something "newer"...."
» \m/: Mastodon, Opeth, Ghost April 25th at Mandalay Bay...
"Bleh. Gimme some classic 70's Scorpions or UFO. Fast Eddy Clarke era Motorhead. Early Saxon. Even Budgie if you wanna get into wierd funky metal stuff. Jeez even Master of Puppets for something "newer"...."
» \m/: Mastodon, Opeth, Ghost April 25th at Mandalay Bay...
benji posted:
"It seems no one has noticed yet. The reports say the first MGM outbreak was in 2010 but was not released. The second MGM outbreak was in spring of 2011 at Luxor and not released the third was in Aria in summer of 2011 and that info was published and the fourth MGM outbreak was this month at Luxor. An article in the paper on July 14..."
» LUXOR: Hotel Guest Dies of Legionnaires...
"It seems no one has noticed yet. The reports say the first MGM outbreak was in 2010 but was not released. The second MGM outbreak was in spring of 2011 at Luxor and not released the third was in Aria in summer of 2011 and that info was published and the fourth MGM outbreak was this month at Luxor. An article in the paper on July 14..."
» LUXOR: Hotel Guest Dies of Legionnaires...
mnvegasguy posted:
"Obviously none of you read the fine print in the resort fee......"
» LUXOR: Hotel Guest Dies of Legionnaires...
"Obviously none of you read the fine print in the resort fee......"
» LUXOR: Hotel Guest Dies of Legionnaires...
levans posted:
"Another reason to never stay at the Luxor. ..."
» LUXOR: Hotel Guest Dies of Legionnaires...
"Another reason to never stay at the Luxor. ..."
» LUXOR: Hotel Guest Dies of Legionnaires...
HillBilly posted:
"^^Bliss - The health department seems to be on it? By compromising samples and not following up with new samples and proper tests? By not reporting the first two cases? Amateur hour...."
» LUXOR: Hotel Guest Dies of Legionnaires...
"^^Bliss - The health department seems to be on it? By compromising samples and not following up with new samples and proper tests? By not reporting the first two cases? Amateur hour...."
» LUXOR: Hotel Guest Dies of Legionnaires...
blackjacker1979 posted:
"Aren't they supposed to be dead BEFORE you put them inside the pyramid?..."
» LUXOR: Hotel Guest Dies of Legionnaires...
"Aren't they supposed to be dead BEFORE you put them inside the pyramid?..."
» LUXOR: Hotel Guest Dies of Legionnaires...
blissfulignoramus posted:
"People who get Legionnellosis tend to be older and have pre-existing respiratory conditions. The two previous "outbreaks" of the disease in March and April consisted of one case each. So we are talking about three cases in nine months. I'm guessing that's more than you would expect, even talking about a huge hotel that sees many thousands of guests over that time period, but I would bet on it..."
» LUXOR: Hotel Guest Dies of Legionnaires...
"People who get Legionnellosis tend to be older and have pre-existing respiratory conditions. The two previous "outbreaks" of the disease in March and April consisted of one case each. So we are talking about three cases in nine months. I'm guessing that's more than you would expect, even talking about a huge hotel that sees many thousands of guests over that time period, but I would bet on it..."
» LUXOR: Hotel Guest Dies of Legionnaires...
BillDonovan posted:
"Vegas is becoming like Mexico. don't drink the tap water, wash your hands every chance you get..."
» LUXOR: Hotel Guest Dies of Legionnaires...
"Vegas is becoming like Mexico. don't drink the tap water, wash your hands every chance you get..."
» LUXOR: Hotel Guest Dies of Legionnaires...
ndfanwabashman posted:
"How old was the person who died? This has to be one of those cases where the elderly/young are more susseptible...."
» LUXOR: Hotel Guest Dies of Legionnaires...
"How old was the person who died? This has to be one of those cases where the elderly/young are more susseptible...."
» LUXOR: Hotel Guest Dies of Legionnaires...
gmunole posted:
"Damn, we stayed there in Dec 2011. Need to go research this now. ..."
» LUXOR: Hotel Guest Dies of Legionnaires...
"Damn, we stayed there in Dec 2011. Need to go research this now. ..."
» LUXOR: Hotel Guest Dies of Legionnaires...
thefish2010 posted:
"Legionaires is included free for all guests of MGM properties. Unfortunately antidotes are available only for platinum and noir members, and you must have been at that level for at least consecutive 30 days prior to contracting the disease. This individual unfortunately was only a sapphire. ..."
» LUXOR: Hotel Guest Dies of Legionnaires...
"Legionaires is included free for all guests of MGM properties. Unfortunately antidotes are available only for platinum and noir members, and you must have been at that level for at least consecutive 30 days prior to contracting the disease. This individual unfortunately was only a sapphire. ..."
» LUXOR: Hotel Guest Dies of Legionnaires...
erzeszut posted:
"Daaaanngggg. Wife & I stayed there in Oct. ..."
» LUXOR: Hotel Guest Dies of Legionnaires...
"Daaaanngggg. Wife & I stayed there in Oct. ..."
» LUXOR: Hotel Guest Dies of Legionnaires...
boots posted:
"Holy crap! That's awful. Was it from one of the Luxor rooms with the skank-tubs? More important, is Legionnaires a true freebie @ MGM properties, or do you have to use your M Life express comps to get it? ..."
» LUXOR: Hotel Guest Dies of Legionnaires...
"Holy crap! That's awful. Was it from one of the Luxor rooms with the skank-tubs? More important, is Legionnaires a true freebie @ MGM properties, or do you have to use your M Life express comps to get it? ..."
» LUXOR: Hotel Guest Dies of Legionnaires...
parchedearth posted:
"I'm surprised they even bothered with an ad for a job posting. Are there comparable ads for the strip day-clubs? I'm guessing the Sapphire pool won't need a listing as all the talent is in-house. I actually think the Sapphire pool is about retaining their girls who have been picking up clients (i.e. tricks) at the day clubs and skipping out on shifts...."
» Green Valley Ranch Gives Head...
"I'm surprised they even bothered with an ad for a job posting. Are there comparable ads for the strip day-clubs? I'm guessing the Sapphire pool won't need a listing as all the talent is in-house. I actually think the Sapphire pool is about retaining their girls who have been picking up clients (i.e. tricks) at the day clubs and skipping out on shifts...."
» Green Valley Ranch Gives Head...
blackjacker1979 posted:
"Melons! Get your fresh juicy melons! Seriously, are tits supposed to be like small planets in orbit of a ribcage? If so, brava physics...."
» Green Valley Ranch Gives Head...
"Melons! Get your fresh juicy melons! Seriously, are tits supposed to be like small planets in orbit of a ribcage? If so, brava physics...."
» Green Valley Ranch Gives Head...
AccessVegas posted:
"Follow up: Hit the Tuscany last night. Must confess first time in probably 8 years. Still a best kept secret. (Not schilling, I have no relationship with them). Walked into the lobby to the sounds of a live (smooth) jazz band in their lobby bar. Quite a few people in the lobby on their laptopts, and a few more out on the patio next to the pool online as well. Free..."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
"Follow up: Hit the Tuscany last night. Must confess first time in probably 8 years. Still a best kept secret. (Not schilling, I have no relationship with them). Walked into the lobby to the sounds of a live (smooth) jazz band in their lobby bar. Quite a few people in the lobby on their laptopts, and a few more out on the patio next to the pool online as well. Free..."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
AccessVegas posted:
"@brigee Same situation as the Station Casinos ad during football season with the girl in the referee outfit serving the $1 hot dogs and Buds and Landshark Lagers. The girl in the ad was actually a model in Florida, where they hired the work out to. Not that I'm compaining as the actual women who manned the hot dog and beer carts were pretty attractive. I miss the Rehab TV show. That..."
» Green Valley Ranch Gives Head...
"@brigee Same situation as the Station Casinos ad during football season with the girl in the referee outfit serving the $1 hot dogs and Buds and Landshark Lagers. The girl in the ad was actually a model in Florida, where they hired the work out to. Not that I'm compaining as the actual women who manned the hot dog and beer carts were pretty attractive. I miss the Rehab TV show. That..."
» Green Valley Ranch Gives Head...
GregK posted:
"Damn, that reflection on her side makes her right arm appear to be about 1" thick! Nevermind, it's just saline leaking out!..."
» Green Valley Ranch Gives Head...
"Damn, that reflection on her side makes her right arm appear to be about 1" thick! Nevermind, it's just saline leaking out!..."
» Green Valley Ranch Gives Head...
vespajet posted:
"I guess the Photoshop crew got slashed in the bankruptcy..... ..."
» Green Valley Ranch Gives Head...
"I guess the Photoshop crew got slashed in the bankruptcy..... ..."
» Green Valley Ranch Gives Head...
brigee posted:
"They didn't shoot a girl for that ad, most girls in casino/nightclub ads (not all) are from sites like ShutterStock...."
» Green Valley Ranch Gives Head...
"They didn't shoot a girl for that ad, most girls in casino/nightclub ads (not all) are from sites like ShutterStock...."
» Green Valley Ranch Gives Head...
Kagehitokiri posted:
"whats funny is i think thats to DYKWIA for the DYKWIAs.. this is more targeted towards newer generations - social media driven egocentrism theres a new "douche" term there somewhere, just cant come up with anything at the moment..."
» Dickhead For A Day...
"whats funny is i think thats to DYKWIA for the DYKWIAs.. this is more targeted towards newer generations - social media driven egocentrism theres a new "douche" term there somewhere, just cant come up with anything at the moment..."
» Dickhead For A Day...
Kagehitokiri posted:
"misnomer you should use a different account when you post a comment that could be considered more subtle :D..."
» Cosmopolitan: The Right Amount of Double Dong...
"misnomer you should use a different account when you post a comment that could be considered more subtle :D..."
» Cosmopolitan: The Right Amount of Double Dong...
Drake posted:
"^^Plenty of us qualify for the "dickhead" part. That may count the most at Excalibur. ..."
» Dickhead For A Day...
"^^Plenty of us qualify for the "dickhead" part. That may count the most at Excalibur. ..."
» Dickhead For A Day...
Malibugolfer posted:
"Was that intentional? If so I'm impressed. Did it get snuck in? Still impressed. Accidental. Fate can be impressive too I guess. Anyway you cut it, Benzz has the kind of wife a guy can appreciate...."
» Cosmopolitan: The Right Amount of Double Dong...
"Was that intentional? If so I'm impressed. Did it get snuck in? Still impressed. Accidental. Fate can be impressive too I guess. Anyway you cut it, Benzz has the kind of wife a guy can appreciate...."
» Cosmopolitan: The Right Amount of Double Dong...
nullzero00 posted:
"reminds me of the movie Requiem for a Dream with Jennifer Connelly......"
» Cosmopolitan: The Right Amount of Double Dong...
"reminds me of the movie Requiem for a Dream with Jennifer Connelly......"
» Cosmopolitan: The Right Amount of Double Dong...
weatherman2111 posted:
"There's also a rather vaginal shape on the wall as well....hmmm........"
» Cosmopolitan: The Right Amount of Double Dong...
"There's also a rather vaginal shape on the wall as well....hmmm........"
» Cosmopolitan: The Right Amount of Double Dong...
levans posted:
"I wonder if that was the idea when the pattern was chosen...."
» Cosmopolitan: The Right Amount of Double Dong...
"I wonder if that was the idea when the pattern was chosen...."
» Cosmopolitan: The Right Amount of Double Dong...
blackjacker1979 posted:
"How long until they unveil the "Sam Nazarian's Demo Days" moment?..."
» Dickhead For A Day...
"How long until they unveil the "Sam Nazarian's Demo Days" moment?..."
» Dickhead For A Day...
Wrinklebottom posted:
"Who's gambling enough at Excalibur to qualify for an "M Life Moment" in the first place? Or is the bar set exceptionally low for that one? And since when does Excalibur have "beautifully appointed suites?" ..."
» Dickhead For A Day...
"Who's gambling enough at Excalibur to qualify for an "M Life Moment" in the first place? Or is the bar set exceptionally low for that one? And since when does Excalibur have "beautifully appointed suites?" ..."
» Dickhead For A Day...
Misnomer posted:
"In college, I dated a girl on the Women's Rugby team who had a fascinating story about... You know what, forget I said anything...."
» Cosmopolitan: The Right Amount of Double Dong...
"In college, I dated a girl on the Women's Rugby team who had a fascinating story about... You know what, forget I said anything...."
» Cosmopolitan: The Right Amount of Double Dong...
captainjay posted:
"ugh, Dick's Last Resort is terrible. Went there last week for the first time and .. it's the last time. Crap food. Crap service (we weren't in the mood for the Dicks) .. just crap...."
» Dickhead For A Day...
"ugh, Dick's Last Resort is terrible. Went there last week for the first time and .. it's the last time. Crap food. Crap service (we weren't in the mood for the Dicks) .. just crap...."
» Dickhead For A Day...
BigHoss posted:
"That's not a commentary on how amusing she finds you, rather a testimony of how dorky she finds me...."
» Dickhead For A Day...
"That's not a commentary on how amusing she finds you, rather a testimony of how dorky she finds me...."
» Dickhead For A Day...
BigHoss posted:
"Huzzah! That's your second story in as many days I've read aloud to Mrs. Hoss. I think I find you more amusing than she does, though...."
» Dickhead For A Day...
"Huzzah! That's your second story in as many days I've read aloud to Mrs. Hoss. I think I find you more amusing than she does, though...."
» Dickhead For A Day...
sandyastrogl1de posted:
"This sounds so cool, but I doubt I'll ever gamble enough to reach Cardboard status...."
» Dickhead For A Day...
"This sounds so cool, but I doubt I'll ever gamble enough to reach Cardboard status...."
» Dickhead For A Day...
HillBilly posted:
"As the Vengaboys might say... Up. And Down. And Up. And down...."
» Cosmopolitan: The Right Amount of Double Dong...
"As the Vengaboys might say... Up. And Down. And Up. And down...."
» Cosmopolitan: The Right Amount of Double Dong...
RockChickX51 posted:
"^^^^ As long as it's considered horseplay (no pun intented, but it's funny) work comp won't pay the claim. I'm a fraud accountant for a work comp company and claims are denied day in and day out for horseplay. And we've had some pretty serious shit too. Like 2 mechanics smoking on their break, one playfully shoves the other into a can of gas, gas can fell over, cigarette fell..."
» Dickhead For A Day...
"^^^^ As long as it's considered horseplay (no pun intented, but it's funny) work comp won't pay the claim. I'm a fraud accountant for a work comp company and claims are denied day in and day out for horseplay. And we've had some pretty serious shit too. Like 2 mechanics smoking on their break, one playfully shoves the other into a can of gas, gas can fell over, cigarette fell..."
» Dickhead For A Day...
NeverJustJ posted:
"^^ Bloodshed in the workplace causes all kinds of trouble with your worker's comp company...not to mention OSHA...."
» Dickhead For A Day...
"^^ Bloodshed in the workplace causes all kinds of trouble with your worker's comp company...not to mention OSHA...."
» Dickhead For A Day...
yuelulu posted:
"Anything that that will keep a 'theme' of some sort is good with me. If MGM had any stones, they would embrace the theme and turn the place into a huge Renaissance faire. Sort of like Game of Thrones...without the incest and bloodshed...."
» Dickhead For A Day...
"Anything that that will keep a 'theme' of some sort is good with me. If MGM had any stones, they would embrace the theme and turn the place into a huge Renaissance faire. Sort of like Game of Thrones...without the incest and bloodshed...."
» Dickhead For A Day...
vespajet posted:
"Wouldn't Dickhead For A Day be the "Private Party at Dick's Last Resort"? ..."
» Dickhead For A Day...
"Wouldn't Dickhead For A Day be the "Private Party at Dick's Last Resort"? ..."
» Dickhead For A Day...
alexsimpson55 posted:
"Danny: "I'd like a Whiskey.... and a Whiskey." Its the hand gestures that make the line...."
» Oceans 2011...
"Danny: "I'd like a Whiskey.... and a Whiskey." Its the hand gestures that make the line...."
» Oceans 2011...
etm117 posted:
"I wanted to be a hater, but man that looks good! From the mini review I understand we have "talented" bartenders and a beautiful view of the fountains... I'm sorry for anyone still in hater mode, but isn't that what we sign up for? I mean, if they could find a way to put in a few VP machines so I can get a drink (or 7)..."
» Step Aside, Mandarin Bar... Hyde Is Here...
"I wanted to be a hater, but man that looks good! From the mini review I understand we have "talented" bartenders and a beautiful view of the fountains... I'm sorry for anyone still in hater mode, but isn't that what we sign up for? I mean, if they could find a way to put in a few VP machines so I can get a drink (or 7)..."
» Step Aside, Mandarin Bar... Hyde Is Here...
jinx73 posted:
"I have to admit, as I read about the space during the final stages, the thought that it might be the perfect 'ultra' lounge definitely crossed my mind, sounds like that's just what they've done. ..."
» Step Aside, Mandarin Bar... Hyde Is Here...
"I have to admit, as I read about the space during the final stages, the thought that it might be the perfect 'ultra' lounge definitely crossed my mind, sounds like that's just what they've done. ..."
» Step Aside, Mandarin Bar... Hyde Is Here...
DoubleD posted:
"How does the "conversion" from lounge to club happen? Anyway, that's a great picture, MikeE. Looks like an terrific experience......"
» Step Aside, Mandarin Bar... Hyde Is Here...
"How does the "conversion" from lounge to club happen? Anyway, that's a great picture, MikeE. Looks like an terrific experience......"
» Step Aside, Mandarin Bar... Hyde Is Here...
AccessVegas posted:
"I don't know Mr. Fenster so I'm simply being pragmatic here: CET to Cannery isn't exactly a lateral move. Is CET downgrading social media? Is "Drunk Scott" next? Or is Cannery just being really agressive in their recruiting? I absolutely believe that social media is much more effective for the local's properties. A super-tiny (dare I say microscopic) number of Las Vegas visitors are engrossed in the city to where they want to..."
» Sayonara Jay Fenster!...
"I don't know Mr. Fenster so I'm simply being pragmatic here: CET to Cannery isn't exactly a lateral move. Is CET downgrading social media? Is "Drunk Scott" next? Or is Cannery just being really agressive in their recruiting? I absolutely believe that social media is much more effective for the local's properties. A super-tiny (dare I say microscopic) number of Las Vegas visitors are engrossed in the city to where they want to..."
» Sayonara Jay Fenster!...
sumorez posted:
"Did the chair budget run out a little early or something? Those two in the center of the picture look like they're sitting on those old two-color strap folding lawn chairs...."
» Step Aside, Mandarin Bar... Hyde Is Here...
"Did the chair budget run out a little early or something? Those two in the center of the picture look like they're sitting on those old two-color strap folding lawn chairs...."
» Step Aside, Mandarin Bar... Hyde Is Here...
JohnD posted:
"Yes, Tampa is wonderful. Ticketholders at XS get priority entry into the club through the Brahms ballroom, separate to guests who purchased a table or the GA line. I don't know what the situation at Marquee is, but I do know that their door situation is a thing of nightmares. The ENTIRE second floor is an absolute clusterfuck when Marquee is open. Never mind that the crowds that frequent each club..."
» deadmau5: It's Something Special...
"Yes, Tampa is wonderful. Ticketholders at XS get priority entry into the club through the Brahms ballroom, separate to guests who purchased a table or the GA line. I don't know what the situation at Marquee is, but I do know that their door situation is a thing of nightmares. The ENTIRE second floor is an absolute clusterfuck when Marquee is open. Never mind that the crowds that frequent each club..."
» deadmau5: It's Something Special...
oldrichgreywolf posted:
"Sounds like your dad and I are cut from the same cloth of a certain, um, vintage...I got used to the pricey drinks long ago but still the Sands, Stardust, Fremont, old Alladin, all of us from St. Louis and KC remember the days not so long ago when we 'ruled' parts of this burg...Hyde looks wonderful and, remininces aside, we look forward to March when our Bellagio etc. trip..."
» Step Aside, Mandarin Bar... Hyde Is Here...
"Sounds like your dad and I are cut from the same cloth of a certain, um, vintage...I got used to the pricey drinks long ago but still the Sands, Stardust, Fremont, old Alladin, all of us from St. Louis and KC remember the days not so long ago when we 'ruled' parts of this burg...Hyde looks wonderful and, remininces aside, we look forward to March when our Bellagio etc. trip..."
» Step Aside, Mandarin Bar... Hyde Is Here...
JohnD posted:
"Agree with this article 100%, Hyde is a great space. While the cocktails are a bit pricey, they're carefully made by drop-dead gorgeous ladies doing it right. Can't argue with that. http://www.vegastripping.com/news/news.php?news_id=4210 The floor plan in the previous VT post is spot-on. @Malibugolfer, every space above the DJ booth in the diagram has a view of the fountains...."
» Step Aside, Mandarin Bar... Hyde Is Here...
"Agree with this article 100%, Hyde is a great space. While the cocktails are a bit pricey, they're carefully made by drop-dead gorgeous ladies doing it right. Can't argue with that. http://www.vegastripping.com/news/news.php?news_id=4210 The floor plan in the previous VT post is spot-on. @Malibugolfer, every space above the DJ booth in the diagram has a view of the fountains...."
» Step Aside, Mandarin Bar... Hyde Is Here...
HedgedBettor posted:
"OK, well this is going on the to-do list for 2 weeks from now, should be sweet..."
» Step Aside, Mandarin Bar... Hyde Is Here...
"OK, well this is going on the to-do list for 2 weeks from now, should be sweet..."
» Step Aside, Mandarin Bar... Hyde Is Here...
JeffinOKC posted:
"did i say something worng? Don't wanna put that in your resume? That's a big compliment here in Oklahomer...."
» Sayonara Jay Fenster!...
"did i say something worng? Don't wanna put that in your resume? That's a big compliment here in Oklahomer...."
» Sayonara Jay Fenster!...
hawaiianmark posted:
"Killer Mike! Sounds like another one for the next lists trip! Thanks!..."
» Step Aside, Mandarin Bar... Hyde Is Here...
"Killer Mike! Sounds like another one for the next lists trip! Thanks!..."
» Step Aside, Mandarin Bar... Hyde Is Here...
sbpewsaw posted:
"looking forward to checking it out this weekend! ..."
» Step Aside, Mandarin Bar... Hyde Is Here...
"looking forward to checking it out this weekend! ..."
» Step Aside, Mandarin Bar... Hyde Is Here...
JakeZ posted:
"Judging from your review, it sounds exactly like what I hoped it would be. Good to know!..."
» Step Aside, Mandarin Bar... Hyde Is Here...
"Judging from your review, it sounds exactly like what I hoped it would be. Good to know!..."
» Step Aside, Mandarin Bar... Hyde Is Here...
Malibugolfer posted:
"Mike, you have me quite interested. How many seats in Hyde get a good look outside? Like the old Fontana terrace view...."
» Step Aside, Mandarin Bar... Hyde Is Here...
"Mike, you have me quite interested. How many seats in Hyde get a good look outside? Like the old Fontana terrace view...."
» Step Aside, Mandarin Bar... Hyde Is Here...
JeffinOKC posted:
"Every time I have had the pleasure of interacting with Fenster he has been a classy and penile induvidual. He will be a great addition to his new employer and I expect that we Vegas Internet Mafia followers will be spending much more time at Cannery Casinos than we previously had considered. ..."
» Sayonara Jay Fenster!...
"Every time I have had the pleasure of interacting with Fenster he has been a classy and penile induvidual. He will be a great addition to his new employer and I expect that we Vegas Internet Mafia followers will be spending much more time at Cannery Casinos than we previously had considered. ..."
» Sayonara Jay Fenster!...
RockChickX51 posted:
"Not saying it's not cool, XS is a very nice club though. I do have a question for JohnD or Mike, when you buy tickets to shows like this, is there a separate entrance for ticketholders? Since it's more set up like a concert venue on these nights and not like a club. When we go see ATB out there this year we're getting tickets in advance at Marquee and..."
» deadmau5: It's Something Special...
"Not saying it's not cool, XS is a very nice club though. I do have a question for JohnD or Mike, when you buy tickets to shows like this, is there a separate entrance for ticketholders? Since it's more set up like a concert venue on these nights and not like a club. When we go see ATB out there this year we're getting tickets in advance at Marquee and..."
» deadmau5: It's Something Special...
RockChickX51 posted:
"I guess stuff like this just isn't special to me since huge name acts like this come to Tampa at least once a month and play in the same two clubs, both of which are 2/3 the size of XS. Places that literally are pushing the envelope with a capacity of 250ish people. ..."
» deadmau5: It's Something Special...
"I guess stuff like this just isn't special to me since huge name acts like this come to Tampa at least once a month and play in the same two clubs, both of which are 2/3 the size of XS. Places that literally are pushing the envelope with a capacity of 250ish people. ..."
» deadmau5: It's Something Special...
BigHoss posted:
"Thanks, Mike. You're dead-on about the significance of seeing a gamechanger in an intimate setting. I'm glad to read about it...."
» deadmau5: It's Something Special...
"Thanks, Mike. You're dead-on about the significance of seeing a gamechanger in an intimate setting. I'm glad to read about it...."
» deadmau5: It's Something Special...
BigHoss posted:
"Best wishes, Jay. You are almost the only person I know who could make me read a string of tweets about a Celine Dion concert - some of your most brilliant work, I might add. P.S. He's also an accomplished DJ. You can download some of his latest work here: http://jayfenster.com/mix/ I like it for a long solo drive...."
» Sayonara Jay Fenster!...
"Best wishes, Jay. You are almost the only person I know who could make me read a string of tweets about a Celine Dion concert - some of your most brilliant work, I might add. P.S. He's also an accomplished DJ. You can download some of his latest work here: http://jayfenster.com/mix/ I like it for a long solo drive...."
» Sayonara Jay Fenster!...
TCfromBoston posted:
"I usually can't stand mikeE's writing. That's just my personal opinion. When Wynncore announced his residency I was excited, and I am not a fan of his music. People who just brush off GOOD djs as people who just hit play obviously have no idea what they do to lead up to hitting play. The key word is GOOD. Someone like Deadmau5 and Skrillex work extremely hard writing music that lead..."
» deadmau5: It's Something Special...
"I usually can't stand mikeE's writing. That's just my personal opinion. When Wynncore announced his residency I was excited, and I am not a fan of his music. People who just brush off GOOD djs as people who just hit play obviously have no idea what they do to lead up to hitting play. The key word is GOOD. Someone like Deadmau5 and Skrillex work extremely hard writing music that lead..."
» deadmau5: It's Something Special...
levans posted:
"Congratulations on the move Jay. It was nice to meet you at the Mafia picnic. ..."
» Sayonara Jay Fenster!...
"Congratulations on the move Jay. It was nice to meet you at the Mafia picnic. ..."
» Sayonara Jay Fenster!...
sroeben posted:
"Shocker, that's for sure. Jay's the man. Thanks for the post, Chuck...."
» Sayonara Jay Fenster!...
"Shocker, that's for sure. Jay's the man. Thanks for the post, Chuck...."
» Sayonara Jay Fenster!...
Spyder posted:
"Cool, Congrats Jay, and what's wrong with Van Hagar BTW?..."
» Sayonara Jay Fenster!...
"Cool, Congrats Jay, and what's wrong with Van Hagar BTW?..."
» Sayonara Jay Fenster!...
JohnD posted:
"Thankfully you're staying in Vegas! Congratulations on the new gig!..."
» Sayonara Jay Fenster!...
"Thankfully you're staying in Vegas! Congratulations on the new gig!..."
» Sayonara Jay Fenster!...
sandyastrogl1de posted:
"Damn, he must be tired after hitting the "Enter" key every 3 minutes for 2 hours. Serious talent...."
» deadmau5: It's Something Special...
"Damn, he must be tired after hitting the "Enter" key every 3 minutes for 2 hours. Serious talent...."
» deadmau5: It's Something Special...
Akala posted:
"glad you had fun! seeing any of the big deal EDM guys in Vegas is awesome...that's what we've been saying! we were planning on seeing Kaskade on our upcoming trip, and saw that Skrillex was playing XS's big 3rd birthday bash a few nights later. we saw him at Surrender last year and he totally converted me. the EDM Vegas renaissance can last forever as far as I'm concerned. =)..."
» deadmau5: It's Something Special...
"glad you had fun! seeing any of the big deal EDM guys in Vegas is awesome...that's what we've been saying! we were planning on seeing Kaskade on our upcoming trip, and saw that Skrillex was playing XS's big 3rd birthday bash a few nights later. we saw him at Surrender last year and he totally converted me. the EDM Vegas renaissance can last forever as far as I'm concerned. =)..."
» deadmau5: It's Something Special...
JohnD posted:
"I think the point of the article is that seeing a 'mainstream' act such as deadmau5 in a relatively small venue like XS is something special. Add to that the fact that the nightclubs are selling tickets to these residencies means that the crowds tend to be actual fans, therefore increasing the fun vibe of the place. I'm a pretty big critic of EDM, but I do have to admit that..."
» deadmau5: It's Something Special...
"I think the point of the article is that seeing a 'mainstream' act such as deadmau5 in a relatively small venue like XS is something special. Add to that the fact that the nightclubs are selling tickets to these residencies means that the crowds tend to be actual fans, therefore increasing the fun vibe of the place. I'm a pretty big critic of EDM, but I do have to admit that..."
» deadmau5: It's Something Special...
RockChickX51 posted:
"The dude puts on a good show don't get me wrong. Electric music is starting to make a comeback and with comebacks comes people like him who get popular really quick. Deadmau5 got really big really fast and he's super mainstream now. Some of his stuff gets a little repetitive but that's what you get with electro. It just gets like that sometimes. ATB is another electro-trance-ish DJ from Germany..."
» deadmau5: It's Something Special...
"The dude puts on a good show don't get me wrong. Electric music is starting to make a comeback and with comebacks comes people like him who get popular really quick. Deadmau5 got really big really fast and he's super mainstream now. Some of his stuff gets a little repetitive but that's what you get with electro. It just gets like that sometimes. ATB is another electro-trance-ish DJ from Germany..."
» deadmau5: It's Something Special...
weatherman2111 posted:
"Ahh, ok. Is it any nicer? I haven't been there in a while...."
» Venetian Accidentally Leaks Renovation Documents...
"Ahh, ok. Is it any nicer? I haven't been there in a while...."
» Venetian Accidentally Leaks Renovation Documents...
jinx73 posted:
"Great stuff as always. Over the years, I like seeing some of the trends of the voting. It's a monumental task to have a full view of everything in and around Las Vegas, so thanks to Chuck and the VT staff for attempting to capture something from the ground level view, rather then what we typically see in the LV media, of sponsored style polls. I will pose the..."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
"Great stuff as always. Over the years, I like seeing some of the trends of the voting. It's a monumental task to have a full view of everything in and around Las Vegas, so thanks to Chuck and the VT staff for attempting to capture something from the ground level view, rather then what we typically see in the LV media, of sponsored style polls. I will pose the..."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
JohnD posted:
"This is one of the funniest posts I have ever read on VT. Yes, because it's true. Bravo, sir!..."
» Make Your Own Cosmo Tweets!...
"This is one of the funniest posts I have ever read on VT. Yes, because it's true. Bravo, sir!..."
» Make Your Own Cosmo Tweets!...
FrizzL posted:
""My god honey, this room is going to make me vomit... I'm going back to the casino to gamble." ... Uncle Shelly is not stupid. ..."
» Venetian Accidentally Leaks Renovation Documents...
""My god honey, this room is going to make me vomit... I'm going back to the casino to gamble." ... Uncle Shelly is not stupid. ..."
» Venetian Accidentally Leaks Renovation Documents...
JohnD posted:
"The renovated sportsbook is already open...."
» Venetian Accidentally Leaks Renovation Documents...
"The renovated sportsbook is already open...."
» Venetian Accidentally Leaks Renovation Documents...
Spyder posted:
"meh, still can't enter if you don't live in the US, when are they gonna change that rule? ..."
» MGM Grand Is Having A Contest...
"meh, still can't enter if you don't live in the US, when are they gonna change that rule? ..."
» MGM Grand Is Having A Contest...
elgin posted:
"How about a review of the standard room in the new CP Octavius Tower? I am looking forward to the MGM Grand review, though...."
» MGM Grand Is Having A Contest...
"How about a review of the standard room in the new CP Octavius Tower? I am looking forward to the MGM Grand review, though...."
» MGM Grand Is Having A Contest...
weatherman2111 posted:
"Looks like they're stuffing a lot more terminals into the casino to. They'e finally gonna renovate the sports book to? About damn time. I was in there 3 years ago and it was one of the foulest places I have ever spent time in. Saturated with all the smoke from the casino that blew into that corner and the drink service was a hideously expensive joke. Worst..."
» Venetian Accidentally Leaks Renovation Documents...
"Looks like they're stuffing a lot more terminals into the casino to. They'e finally gonna renovate the sports book to? About damn time. I was in there 3 years ago and it was one of the foulest places I have ever spent time in. Saturated with all the smoke from the casino that blew into that corner and the drink service was a hideously expensive joke. Worst..."
» Venetian Accidentally Leaks Renovation Documents...
eco74 posted:
""Token of good will" of course = bribety bribety bribe. ..."
» Viva La Revolution Okada!...
""Token of good will" of course = bribety bribety bribe. ..."
» Viva La Revolution Okada!...
apollo28 posted:
"Its a shame that Steve cant buy more shares. If he had 51% of shares then he wouldnt have to deal with this stuff. ..."
» Viva La Revolution Okada!...
"Its a shame that Steve cant buy more shares. If he had 51% of shares then he wouldnt have to deal with this stuff. ..."
» Viva La Revolution Okada!...
StudiodeKadent posted:
"The suite dining rooms are terrible but I kinda like what they're planning to do with the bedrooms and lounge areas. That said, the public area improvements look great. They'll make the property more bright, airy and open. ..."
» Venetian Accidentally Leaks Renovation Documents...
"The suite dining rooms are terrible but I kinda like what they're planning to do with the bedrooms and lounge areas. That said, the public area improvements look great. They'll make the property more bright, airy and open. ..."
» Venetian Accidentally Leaks Renovation Documents...
parchedearth posted:
"This forces Steve to vote two potential successors (Schorr and Chen) off the board and replace them with "independent" members who are likely to side with Okada. It won't give Okada control of anything, but it will embarrass Steve and make board meetings a complete mess. If Okada can join with other existing board members, they can likely block any votes that require a supermajority (e.g. changes to corporate..."
» Viva La Revolution Okada!...
"This forces Steve to vote two potential successors (Schorr and Chen) off the board and replace them with "independent" members who are likely to side with Okada. It won't give Okada control of anything, but it will embarrass Steve and make board meetings a complete mess. If Okada can join with other existing board members, they can likely block any votes that require a supermajority (e.g. changes to corporate..."
» Viva La Revolution Okada!...
JakeZ posted:
"@Apollo yes, it is. However, Steve has a shareholder agreement with Okada and Elaine that gives him sole control of their voting rights (meaning Steve votes for 40% of the shareholders) in matters before the Board of Directors...."
» Viva La Revolution Okada!...
"@Apollo yes, it is. However, Steve has a shareholder agreement with Okada and Elaine that gives him sole control of their voting rights (meaning Steve votes for 40% of the shareholders) in matters before the Board of Directors...."
» Viva La Revolution Okada!...
apollo28 posted:
"Isnt the breakdown? Steve Wynn 10% Elaine Wynn 10% Okada 20%..."
» Viva La Revolution Okada!...
"Isnt the breakdown? Steve Wynn 10% Elaine Wynn 10% Okada 20%..."
» Viva La Revolution Okada!...
JakeZ posted:
"Wynn has shareholder agreements with his ex-wife Elaine and Okada that give him 40% control of the company. The other board members that he is trying to knock off probably control some voting shares as well, so this play is a long shot. ..."
» Viva La Revolution Okada!...
"Wynn has shareholder agreements with his ex-wife Elaine and Okada that give him 40% control of the company. The other board members that he is trying to knock off probably control some voting shares as well, so this play is a long shot. ..."
» Viva La Revolution Okada!...
blakjak21 posted:
"Ok all......what willOkada be renamed as.......? I vote for Hibachi Cafe! (sister to TowerSuite Cafe)..."
» Viva La Revolution Okada!...
"Ok all......what willOkada be renamed as.......? I vote for Hibachi Cafe! (sister to TowerSuite Cafe)..."
» Viva La Revolution Okada!...
HedgedBettor posted:
"I think you're misreading the 13-D. Okado isn't gunning for control - he is exercising his right under the 2010 stockholder's agreement to name a minority of the board. If he went for a majority he would have no chance given SW's stake and the technical issues around proxy fights (this is what I do for a living but I won't bore you to death). Bottom line is, The Steve..."
» Viva La Revolution Okada!...
"I think you're misreading the 13-D. Okado isn't gunning for control - he is exercising his right under the 2010 stockholder's agreement to name a minority of the board. If he went for a majority he would have no chance given SW's stake and the technical issues around proxy fights (this is what I do for a living but I won't bore you to death). Bottom line is, The Steve..."
» Viva La Revolution Okada!...
sandyastrogl1de posted:
"damn, how many hookers can you disappear for $150,000,000?..."
» Viva La Revolution Okada!...
"damn, how many hookers can you disappear for $150,000,000?..."
» Viva La Revolution Okada!...
ondarox posted:
"So what does your resident interior designer/ stager have to say about the worst design and feng shui points ever displayed in a hotel suite dining area? ...I just did. This will chase away all of his Asian gamblers. The mirrored screen and the pointed angles facing the dining table represents knives stabbing all who sit at the table. FYI- if the table is oval... it mimics a..."
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"So what does your resident interior designer/ stager have to say about the worst design and feng shui points ever displayed in a hotel suite dining area? ...I just did. This will chase away all of his Asian gamblers. The mirrored screen and the pointed angles facing the dining table represents knives stabbing all who sit at the table. FYI- if the table is oval... it mimics a..."
» Venetian Accidentally Leaks Renovation Documents...
apollo28 posted:
"could this be the reason that wynn has not yet announced their earnings?..."
» Viva La Revolution Okada!...
"could this be the reason that wynn has not yet announced their earnings?..."
» Viva La Revolution Okada!...
Duffman posted:
"I am just curious about what the definition of "fake luxury" is compared to what some of the other places on the strip offer?..."
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"I am just curious about what the definition of "fake luxury" is compared to what some of the other places on the strip offer?..."
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stevecovington posted:
"Eck. The casino renderings are an improvement, but fuck... my house is decorated much nicer than any of their room product. Looks like bad MLS photos of an older Asian ladie's house. ..."
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"Eck. The casino renderings are an improvement, but fuck... my house is decorated much nicer than any of their room product. Looks like bad MLS photos of an older Asian ladie's house. ..."
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nullzero00 posted:
"how long until someone tries to hang themselves on one of those chandelier cords, only to have half the ceiling come down with them? silly rabbit, next time rent a balcony room at Cosmo. ..."
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"how long until someone tries to hang themselves on one of those chandelier cords, only to have half the ceiling come down with them? silly rabbit, next time rent a balcony room at Cosmo. ..."
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DuLac55 posted:
"mnvegasguy - you are 100% right on the Mandarin. It is BY FAR the best hotel on the strip. I assume people who didn't vote for it have never stayed there. I have stayed at every high end hotel on the strip excluding the Four Seasons and nothing compares to the Mandarin in every aspect. Kudos to the editors for picking Mandarin and for picking the Mandarin..."
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"mnvegasguy - you are 100% right on the Mandarin. It is BY FAR the best hotel on the strip. I assume people who didn't vote for it have never stayed there. I have stayed at every high end hotel on the strip excluding the Four Seasons and nothing compares to the Mandarin in every aspect. Kudos to the editors for picking Mandarin and for picking the Mandarin..."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
DuLac55 posted:
"I watched them make that change to white on the sign from the Mandarin pool back in September. Took them two days, I am not sure why...."
» CityCenter Demolishing Marquee, Union Closing...
"I watched them make that change to white on the sign from the Mandarin pool back in September. Took them two days, I am not sure why...."
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Drake posted:
"I've always liked Venetian, at least until Sheldon pulled the plug on comps and made a laughingstock out of the Grazie player club program. I've always loved getting a sizeable mini-suite with a luxury bathroom at a considerably lower price than a standard room at Wynncore, Cosmo, Aria or even Bellagio. Faux luxury? Sure, but who cares, it's a fucking vacation in a theme hotel. Spending $500 more for a..."
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"I've always liked Venetian, at least until Sheldon pulled the plug on comps and made a laughingstock out of the Grazie player club program. I've always loved getting a sizeable mini-suite with a luxury bathroom at a considerably lower price than a standard room at Wynncore, Cosmo, Aria or even Bellagio. Faux luxury? Sure, but who cares, it's a fucking vacation in a theme hotel. Spending $500 more for a..."
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dpo1013 posted:
"Regarding the new floor tile on the entrance from TI: We need to meet for a real life game of Q-bert before they have to replace it because someone sued them for head injuries caused from falling after getting dizzy trying to look at it and walk at the same time...."
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"Regarding the new floor tile on the entrance from TI: We need to meet for a real life game of Q-bert before they have to replace it because someone sued them for head injuries caused from falling after getting dizzy trying to look at it and walk at the same time...."
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levans posted:
"I agree with most of the winners. In some categories I voted for Cosmo because gambling isnt a major focus of my stay; dining and walking around is. The food choices in Cosmo are amazing and the place is stuffed with things to look at. ..."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
"I agree with most of the winners. In some categories I voted for Cosmo because gambling isnt a major focus of my stay; dining and walking around is. The food choices in Cosmo are amazing and the place is stuffed with things to look at. ..."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
levans posted:
"The Venetian to me was just Ok and wasnt a luxury hotel. The interior is nice but the casino in the basement thing suggested to me a 'low rent' atmosphere. From the picture the casino looks better but it is still in the basement. As far as the rooms go I never felt a need to stay there and nothing I see here is going to change that. Palazzo seems..."
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"The Venetian to me was just Ok and wasnt a luxury hotel. The interior is nice but the casino in the basement thing suggested to me a 'low rent' atmosphere. From the picture the casino looks better but it is still in the basement. As far as the rooms go I never felt a need to stay there and nothing I see here is going to change that. Palazzo seems..."
» Venetian Accidentally Leaks Renovation Documents...
MikeE posted:
"Encore called. They want their chandeliers back...."
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"Encore called. They want their chandeliers back...."
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parchedearth posted:
"Nothing in there that needs to be kept confidential; especially as much of it has already begun. I have always liked the Venetian, but thought the casino was too dark. I really like themed properties and they have done a pretty decent job of it (when compared to other Vegas properties). I really do not like the bar or design of their new sports book. Their bigger..."
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"Nothing in there that needs to be kept confidential; especially as much of it has already begun. I have always liked the Venetian, but thought the casino was too dark. I really like themed properties and they have done a pretty decent job of it (when compared to other Vegas properties). I really do not like the bar or design of their new sports book. Their bigger..."
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bigdaddyj posted:
"A rare instance where I fully agree with Chuckmonster, the Venetian & Palazzo are just missing something; Whenever I get bored and start browsing vegas hotel sites, V/P always initially sucks me in with all the great restaurants & shops and I start thinking "Why have I never stayed there?"...until I pull up photos & virtual tours of the suites...grandma's furniture indeed...but it's not just that...go on the Venetian or..."
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"A rare instance where I fully agree with Chuckmonster, the Venetian & Palazzo are just missing something; Whenever I get bored and start browsing vegas hotel sites, V/P always initially sucks me in with all the great restaurants & shops and I start thinking "Why have I never stayed there?"...until I pull up photos & virtual tours of the suites...grandma's furniture indeed...but it's not just that...go on the Venetian or..."
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HillBilly posted:
"I kind of think it might have been planted there to be intentionally "leaked." The link says confidential but there is no language in the document reserving rights, limiting use, etc. It is also just titled "Meetings." No date, no other references, no "do not distribute." I spend a lot of time looking at stupid ass powerpoint presentations, this really is not how they look when..."
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"I kind of think it might have been planted there to be intentionally "leaked." The link says confidential but there is no language in the document reserving rights, limiting use, etc. It is also just titled "Meetings." No date, no other references, no "do not distribute." I spend a lot of time looking at stupid ass powerpoint presentations, this really is not how they look when..."
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rsauve posted:
"I'm shocked the photos are still online...."
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"I'm shocked the photos are still online...."
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HillBilly posted:
"The single biggest problem with Venetian is the crazy old man that runs the joint. The original furnishings (and current Venezia tower garb) look like someones grandma picked them out. This is largely because someones grandma did in fact pick them out. This is no doubt the same reason the whole place smells like grandmas perfume. I really don't understand how they came up with that..."
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"The single biggest problem with Venetian is the crazy old man that runs the joint. The original furnishings (and current Venezia tower garb) look like someones grandma picked them out. This is largely because someones grandma did in fact pick them out. This is no doubt the same reason the whole place smells like grandmas perfume. I really don't understand how they came up with that..."
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bklyn2la posted:
"Agreed. I hate that the casino is in the basement.The smell in their is nauseating and I have no desire to ever stay there or play there again...."
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"Agreed. I hate that the casino is in the basement.The smell in their is nauseating and I have no desire to ever stay there or play there again...."
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MinVegas posted:
"That room concept is ugly (it IS a concept, though) but the casino and exterior renderings look nice. I like that they are maintaining and sometimes even enhancing theme in an era where casino resorts seem to have big gaping holes akin to removed wisdom teeth, shouting to the world "THEMED DECORATION WAS HERE"..."
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"That room concept is ugly (it IS a concept, though) but the casino and exterior renderings look nice. I like that they are maintaining and sometimes even enhancing theme in an era where casino resorts seem to have big gaping holes akin to removed wisdom teeth, shouting to the world "THEMED DECORATION WAS HERE"..."
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saharalv posted:
"^ I gather that you've never stayed at the Aria...."
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"^ I gather that you've never stayed at the Aria...."
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ricker55330 posted:
"I will take the overdone Venetian to the under done de-themeing of all the MGM resorts...."
» Venetian Accidentally Leaks Renovation Documents...
"I will take the overdone Venetian to the under done de-themeing of all the MGM resorts...."
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saharalv posted:
"I don't like to waste my time reading posts that appear to be written by a stubborn fifth grader. If you'd like people to read your posts, please take the time to make them legible. I do agree with what you said about the Mirage, though...."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
"I don't like to waste my time reading posts that appear to be written by a stubborn fifth grader. If you'd like people to read your posts, please take the time to make them legible. I do agree with what you said about the Mirage, though...."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
Chuckmonster posted:
"@ratevegas lol at the robots.txt..."
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"@ratevegas lol at the robots.txt..."
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JakeZ posted:
"It's about damn time! Venetian is definitely ugly. If it weren't for some great restaurants, I don't believe I would ever go there. ..."
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"It's about damn time! Venetian is definitely ugly. If it weren't for some great restaurants, I don't believe I would ever go there. ..."
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baboran posted:
"Saharalv, Good point. But not likely to happen. Close enough for you to get the drift of the comment. I know how to spell- just not how to type...."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
"Saharalv, Good point. But not likely to happen. Close enough for you to get the drift of the comment. I know how to spell- just not how to type...."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
RateVegas posted:
"The 'fake luxury' vibe has always been offensive to me. The Venetian is gross and always will be...."
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"The 'fake luxury' vibe has always been offensive to me. The Venetian is gross and always will be...."
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baboran posted:
"Misnomer, Thanks for asking. Please understand I did not mean to imply I didn't like them. Both have positives. I like the Cosmo restaurants and public areas- but the casino has NO Gambling vibe and there are a lot of hiccups in hotel operations. Those matter to me .The hipsters out to do the club scene may not care about either and seem content. But on a saturday night if you..."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
"Misnomer, Thanks for asking. Please understand I did not mean to imply I didn't like them. Both have positives. I like the Cosmo restaurants and public areas- but the casino has NO Gambling vibe and there are a lot of hiccups in hotel operations. Those matter to me .The hipsters out to do the club scene may not care about either and seem content. But on a saturday night if you..."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
saharalv posted:
""Time for the editrs to hit the refresh button." baboran, time for you to hit the spell check button...."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
""Time for the editrs to hit the refresh button." baboran, time for you to hit the spell check button...."
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blackjacker1979 posted:
""People bitch at me because I am vocal in my dislike of the Venetian. This, in a nutshell, is why. Their design ideas, fixture choices and construction materials are cheap, tacky and installed in a half assed way. If that isn't enough, they have zero taste. None. If you like the way this looks, you have no taste either. Sorry." +1,000,000,000..."
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""People bitch at me because I am vocal in my dislike of the Venetian. This, in a nutshell, is why. Their design ideas, fixture choices and construction materials are cheap, tacky and installed in a half assed way. If that isn't enough, they have zero taste. None. If you like the way this looks, you have no taste either. Sorry." +1,000,000,000..."
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Misnomer posted:
"@baboran I'm curious. You don't like Cosmo or Wynncore - what do you consider to be the best place in Las Vegas? ..."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
"@baboran I'm curious. You don't like Cosmo or Wynncore - what do you consider to be the best place in Las Vegas? ..."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
baboran posted:
"The Trippies are a wonderful service to Vegas fans. Thanks Chuck. Now a few comments 9feel free to throw stones): 1-The large outporing for the Cosmo suggests the majority of respondents are younger folk (25-35)and non gamblers. Gamblers are not playing at Cosmo and seasoned and older travelers cannot tolerate the hotel service hassels when they see no upside (not going clubbing at Marquee). 2- The love affair of thje Editors with all..."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
"The Trippies are a wonderful service to Vegas fans. Thanks Chuck. Now a few comments 9feel free to throw stones): 1-The large outporing for the Cosmo suggests the majority of respondents are younger folk (25-35)and non gamblers. Gamblers are not playing at Cosmo and seasoned and older travelers cannot tolerate the hotel service hassels when they see no upside (not going clubbing at Marquee). 2- The love affair of thje Editors with all..."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
StudiodeKadent posted:
"I'm surprised how much love Cosmo ended up getting. But the editor's choice award for worst blackjack? The Cosmo's blackjack conditions are lackluster, sure... but worst in Vegas? The Caesars props have worse blackjack... even a few of the MGM properties have some worse blackjack. But then again, I guess "best" is based on more than "good rules" but also includes other factors (atmosphere, drink service etc). ..."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
"I'm surprised how much love Cosmo ended up getting. But the editor's choice award for worst blackjack? The Cosmo's blackjack conditions are lackluster, sure... but worst in Vegas? The Caesars props have worse blackjack... even a few of the MGM properties have some worse blackjack. But then again, I guess "best" is based on more than "good rules" but also includes other factors (atmosphere, drink service etc). ..."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
AccessVegas posted:
"Interesting read. Obviously no Trippers have ever been to the Tuscany. Are you kidding me? Rooms are a bit dated ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDelig6piTs ) but the grounds are nice, casino is servicable, you are right across the street from restaurant row and mid-week rates are around $40 per night. For a true suite. I agree with M over Red Rock just by a hair. Red Rock still feels like a Station Casino. M..."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
"Interesting read. Obviously no Trippers have ever been to the Tuscany. Are you kidding me? Rooms are a bit dated ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDelig6piTs ) but the grounds are nice, casino is servicable, you are right across the street from restaurant row and mid-week rates are around $40 per night. For a true suite. I agree with M over Red Rock just by a hair. Red Rock still feels like a Station Casino. M..."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
mnvegasguy posted:
"First, great job Chuck! Mandarin is the best Strip hotel, no comparison in my opinion. Glad you saw that. Not sure what the Cosmo voters were smoking. I'll admit we love the Mandarin all the way to the complimentary frozen grapes at the pool. Aria as most improved? Until they get rid of that UPS motif, no deal for me. ..."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
"First, great job Chuck! Mandarin is the best Strip hotel, no comparison in my opinion. Glad you saw that. Not sure what the Cosmo voters were smoking. I'll admit we love the Mandarin all the way to the complimentary frozen grapes at the pool. Aria as most improved? Until they get rid of that UPS motif, no deal for me. ..."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
randyvegas posted:
"Most winners are spot on! Great job and Kudos to Chuck! ..."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
"Most winners are spot on! Great job and Kudos to Chuck! ..."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
Halton posted:
"How exciting indeed! I agree Caesars' has the worst VP, BJ and value but I'll call it home anyday! Don't forget to wear comfy shoes when you're there...."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
"How exciting indeed! I agree Caesars' has the worst VP, BJ and value but I'll call it home anyday! Don't forget to wear comfy shoes when you're there...."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
JakeZ posted:
"@Attica: It's not a typo. A while back, George Maloof held an event at the Palms where every guest got some sort of a gift bag or something like that. Inside of each one, there was a note that he signed that read "Welcome to the Plams". No one ever caught the typo until afterwards. Since then, it's become a running joke. ..."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
"@Attica: It's not a typo. A while back, George Maloof held an event at the Palms where every guest got some sort of a gift bag or something like that. Inside of each one, there was a note that he signed that read "Welcome to the Plams". No one ever caught the typo until afterwards. Since then, it's become a running joke. ..."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
Spyder posted:
"I read that somewhere (it was a while ago) that all of Ramer's restaurants in the US were going under. From bad management to overpriced food that no one wanted. And I can't stand that fool, because of him the guys that cook in my pubs think they can yell and scream cause they saw it on TV. They learn quickly that I'm the yeller in my joints!!..."
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"I read that somewhere (it was a while ago) that all of Ramer's restaurants in the US were going under. From bad management to overpriced food that no one wanted. And I can't stand that fool, because of him the guys that cook in my pubs think they can yell and scream cause they saw it on TV. They learn quickly that I'm the yeller in my joints!!..."
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Attica posted:
"Have to agree with almost all the picks. Good work Chuck. P.S. In the 'Best Slots' section, you have the Editors Choice down as 'Plams' not 'Palms'. Small typo. ..."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
"Have to agree with almost all the picks. Good work Chuck. P.S. In the 'Best Slots' section, you have the Editors Choice down as 'Plams' not 'Palms'. Small typo. ..."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
level42 posted:
"Wow...Cosmo with the cleanup! Note to Chuck: I think the best website should be everythinglv.com and not everythinglasvegas.com. The 2nd one seems to goto a placeholder. Thanks for all your hard work! ..."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
"Wow...Cosmo with the cleanup! Note to Chuck: I think the best website should be everythinglv.com and not everythinglasvegas.com. The 2nd one seems to goto a placeholder. Thanks for all your hard work! ..."
» Here they are, the 2012 Trippies...
JohnD posted:
"Also of minor note, Aria's sign has been altered. It's entirely white and now shines in sharper contrast to the building's crown. The sign's letters used to be blue with white trim, but are now entirely white. Shruggles...."
» CityCenter Demolishing Marquee, Union Closing...
"Also of minor note, Aria's sign has been altered. It's entirely white and now shines in sharper contrast to the building's crown. The sign's letters used to be blue with white trim, but are now entirely white. Shruggles...."
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JohnD posted:
"@jinx73 Thanks! It got cropped a bit for the article, but after a little self mutilation, I'll survive...."
» CityCenter Demolishing Marquee, Union Closing...
"@jinx73 Thanks! It got cropped a bit for the article, but after a little self mutilation, I'll survive...."
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parchedearth posted:
"I predict this is going to be a big hit. It's a good location and the demographics at Paris are perfect. Mid-america tourists are who watch Hell's Kitchen. They could just put his name on the place with no other changes. Mon Ami is not a steakhouse anymore than Eiffel Tower is! Bally's steakhouse is going to be the loser...."
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"I predict this is going to be a big hit. It's a good location and the demographics at Paris are perfect. Mid-america tourists are who watch Hell's Kitchen. They could just put his name on the place with no other changes. Mon Ami is not a steakhouse anymore than Eiffel Tower is! Bally's steakhouse is going to be the loser...."
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JohnD posted:
"I will try it. I've only ever eaten lunch at his place in NYC, but it was pretty great. I imagine he'll be around from time to time in much the same way that his mentors Savoy and Robuchon are, especially with the filming of many of his television shows taking place in Los Angeles.The Strip could also use a nice Beef Wellington anyway...."
» Gordon Ramsay $teak Coming To Paris...
"I will try it. I've only ever eaten lunch at his place in NYC, but it was pretty great. I imagine he'll be around from time to time in much the same way that his mentors Savoy and Robuchon are, especially with the filming of many of his television shows taking place in Los Angeles.The Strip could also use a nice Beef Wellington anyway...."
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levans posted:
"It will be interestting to see which has the better profit margin-Mon Ami Gabi or Ramsey's place. The view at Mon Ami makes it the place I owuld go to but if Ramsey's place is open the next time I am in Vegas I will give it a shot. ..."
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"It will be interestting to see which has the better profit margin-Mon Ami Gabi or Ramsey's place. The view at Mon Ami makes it the place I owuld go to but if Ramsey's place is open the next time I am in Vegas I will give it a shot. ..."
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weatherman2111 posted:
"Is it bad that I read "Cornolio" as "Cornholio"?..."
» Gordon Ramsay $teak Coming To Paris...
"Is it bad that I read "Cornolio" as "Cornholio"?..."
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donnymac66 posted:
"^^^Celebrity Chefs don't run the kitchens in their restaurants?!?!?! Who knew?? :))..."
» Gordon Ramsay $teak Coming To Paris...
"^^^Celebrity Chefs don't run the kitchens in their restaurants?!?!?! Who knew?? :))..."
» Gordon Ramsay $teak Coming To Paris...
ndfanwabashman posted:
"^You do realize HE will not be there running the kitchen, right? He puts his name on it, they serve mediocre food. It's a business model. ..."
» Gordon Ramsay $teak Coming To Paris...
"^You do realize HE will not be there running the kitchen, right? He puts his name on it, they serve mediocre food. It's a business model. ..."
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dawgfan11 posted:
"his public persona is exactly WHY i would want to eat there. He is one of the best tv personalities when it comes to chefs. Can't wait to try it!..."
» Gordon Ramsay $teak Coming To Paris...
"his public persona is exactly WHY i would want to eat there. He is one of the best tv personalities when it comes to chefs. Can't wait to try it!..."
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JakeZ posted:
"I've bee to his restaurant in L.A., and it was awesome! Too bad this is a steakhouse. Supposedly, he's also got something planned for Caesars Palace. ..."
» Gordon Ramsay $teak Coming To Paris...
"I've bee to his restaurant in L.A., and it was awesome! Too bad this is a steakhouse. Supposedly, he's also got something planned for Caesars Palace. ..."
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bigdaddyj posted:
"There's nothing about Gordon Ramsay's public persona that would inspire me to want to eat at a restaurant with his name over the door......"
» Gordon Ramsay $teak Coming To Paris...
"There's nothing about Gordon Ramsay's public persona that would inspire me to want to eat at a restaurant with his name over the door......"
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Dave702 posted:
"Mon Ami's one of the most profitable restaurants in the city--it's not going anywhere. ..."
» Gordon Ramsay $teak Coming To Paris...
"Mon Ami's one of the most profitable restaurants in the city--it's not going anywhere. ..."
» Gordon Ramsay $teak Coming To Paris...
vespajet posted:
"I don't think Mon Ami Gabi will be forced out, especially considering the place is owned by Lettuce Entertain You, who also has the Eiffel Tower Restaurant at Paris. ..."
» Gordon Ramsay $teak Coming To Paris...
"I don't think Mon Ami Gabi will be forced out, especially considering the place is owned by Lettuce Entertain You, who also has the Eiffel Tower Restaurant at Paris. ..."
» Gordon Ramsay $teak Coming To Paris...
A5RoadDogg posted:
"Great, with our luck they will close Mon Ami Gabi to avoid having two steakhouses. Do not understand this going in here...why not have it be a draw in The Linq? Why not put it with some Strip frontage, maybe replacing The Range Steakhouse at Harrah's? Does not compute...."
» Gordon Ramsay $teak Coming To Paris...
"Great, with our luck they will close Mon Ami Gabi to avoid having two steakhouses. Do not understand this going in here...why not have it be a draw in The Linq? Why not put it with some Strip frontage, maybe replacing The Range Steakhouse at Harrah's? Does not compute...."
» Gordon Ramsay $teak Coming To Paris...
captainjay posted:
"Union was crap. I ate there in September, and the service was terrible. We placed our orders (4 of us), got initial round of drinks and then when it seemed like a really long time -- and we wanted more drinks and our food -- we asked another waitress where our server was, and she told us that he had gone home. Home. Home! So finally another guy comes and..."
» CityCenter Demolishing Marquee, Union Closing...
"Union was crap. I ate there in September, and the service was terrible. We placed our orders (4 of us), got initial round of drinks and then when it seemed like a really long time -- and we wanted more drinks and our food -- we asked another waitress where our server was, and she told us that he had gone home. Home. Home! So finally another guy comes and..."
» CityCenter Demolishing Marquee, Union Closing...
StudiodeKadent posted:
"I have no idea why Mlife TV would use Snooki. Let's see....Snooki's "target demographic" are typically hanging out at Wynncore or The Cosmopolitan, which aren't MGM casinos...."
» Response: M Life's Facebook Flogging...
"I have no idea why Mlife TV would use Snooki. Let's see....Snooki's "target demographic" are typically hanging out at Wynncore or The Cosmopolitan, which aren't MGM casinos...."
» Response: M Life's Facebook Flogging...
jinx73 posted:
"Let me just say that's a pretty phenomenal photo, I had to look twice to ensure it wasn't just a rendering, nice job JohnD..."
» CityCenter Demolishing Marquee, Union Closing...
"Let me just say that's a pretty phenomenal photo, I had to look twice to ensure it wasn't just a rendering, nice job JohnD..."
» CityCenter Demolishing Marquee, Union Closing...
jinx73 posted:
"Agree with Jeff, thanks for all the hard work on this, definitely something that takes a good deal of time and energy to make them relevant...."
» The Trippies Are Coming!...
"Agree with Jeff, thanks for all the hard work on this, definitely something that takes a good deal of time and energy to make them relevant...."
» The Trippies Are Coming!...
JeffinOKC posted:
"That's a lotta hard work doing the Trippies. Thanks for the dedication and professionalism required to produce these awards for the many years required to make them relevant. BTW, who amongst us has the big black probe that will be needed to retrieve the envelopes?..."
» The Trippies Are Coming!...
"That's a lotta hard work doing the Trippies. Thanks for the dedication and professionalism required to produce these awards for the many years required to make them relevant. BTW, who amongst us has the big black probe that will be needed to retrieve the envelopes?..."
» The Trippies Are Coming!...
levans posted:
"Thanks Chuck, I will be anxiously awaiting the winners as well as the losers...."
» The Trippies Are Coming!...
"Thanks Chuck, I will be anxiously awaiting the winners as well as the losers...."
» The Trippies Are Coming!...
stevecovington posted:
"One of my old friends who did the railings for Union (among other things) says it's going to be a Mexican place...."
» CityCenter Demolishing Marquee, Union Closing...
"One of my old friends who did the railings for Union (among other things) says it's going to be a Mexican place...."
» CityCenter Demolishing Marquee, Union Closing...
HillBilly posted:
"Geez guys, give the brother a break. I hate moving. How about... THANKS CHUCK for busting rump and putting together the Trippies while packing up to move. ..."
» The Trippies Are Coming!...
"Geez guys, give the brother a break. I hate moving. How about... THANKS CHUCK for busting rump and putting together the Trippies while packing up to move. ..."
» The Trippies Are Coming!...
encompassingimages posted:
"great, I have the day off work....now that day is shot..."
» The Trippies Are Coming!...
"great, I have the day off work....now that day is shot..."
» The Trippies Are Coming!...
BigHoss posted:
"Twitterfest on Monday when Trippies are revealed! #trippies #hashtagthatshit..."
» The Trippies Are Coming!...
"Twitterfest on Monday when Trippies are revealed! #trippies #hashtagthatshit..."
» The Trippies Are Coming!...
JohnD posted:
"Look at Roger Thomas and tell me that guy has never done blow in men's bathroom before. Bet he's fun as hell on a night out...."
» Meet The New XSPlanade...
"Look at Roger Thomas and tell me that guy has never done blow in men's bathroom before. Bet he's fun as hell on a night out...."
» Meet The New XSPlanade...
keith2728 posted:
"Aww, this would have been my first one. I really enjoy this site, along with the Vegas Gang pod cast. Both are a wealth of information and entertainment. Keep up the good work...."
» The Trippies Are Coming!...
"Aww, this would have been my first one. I really enjoy this site, along with the Vegas Gang pod cast. Both are a wealth of information and entertainment. Keep up the good work...."
» The Trippies Are Coming!...
RateVegas posted:
"And here I thought we'd get another peek at the VT sign! Ah well, there's always next year...."
» The Trippies Are Coming!...
"And here I thought we'd get another peek at the VT sign! Ah well, there's always next year...."
» The Trippies Are Coming!...
AndyA posted:
"I'm glad they're replacing Union. Aria has a lot of really good dinner spots, but Union was not one of them. Not bad, but not that good either. Aria has relatively few good lunch spots, so a burger place makes sense. ..."
» CityCenter Demolishing Marquee, Union Closing...
"I'm glad they're replacing Union. Aria has a lot of really good dinner spots, but Union was not one of them. Not bad, but not that good either. Aria has relatively few good lunch spots, so a burger place makes sense. ..."
» CityCenter Demolishing Marquee, Union Closing...
RockChickX51 posted:
"When I first saw this I thought you were talking about the nightclub Marquee. I was like "Wait, WTF? They've got a good thing going!" but then I always forget that Cosmo isn't technically part of CityCenter. Even though it's connected and damn well looks like all the buildings IN CityCenter..."
» CityCenter Demolishing Marquee, Union Closing...
"When I first saw this I thought you were talking about the nightclub Marquee. I was like "Wait, WTF? They've got a good thing going!" but then I always forget that Cosmo isn't technically part of CityCenter. Even though it's connected and damn well looks like all the buildings IN CityCenter..."
» CityCenter Demolishing Marquee, Union Closing...
JohnD posted:
"As long as it doesn't have music at ear-splitting volumes, like Holstein's...."
» CityCenter Demolishing Marquee, Union Closing...
"As long as it doesn't have music at ear-splitting volumes, like Holstein's...."
» CityCenter Demolishing Marquee, Union Closing...
levans posted:
"Any burger joint that goes in Aria will have to match Holstein's or it is dead on arrival,..."
» CityCenter Demolishing Marquee, Union Closing...
"Any burger joint that goes in Aria will have to match Holstein's or it is dead on arrival,..."
» CityCenter Demolishing Marquee, Union Closing...
JohnD posted:
"A previous dalliance of mine, clued me in that Union was headed for a burger concept. We'll see what happens, but everybody else has one, why shouldn't CityCenter?..."
» CityCenter Demolishing Marquee, Union Closing...
"A previous dalliance of mine, clued me in that Union was headed for a burger concept. We'll see what happens, but everybody else has one, why shouldn't CityCenter?..."
» CityCenter Demolishing Marquee, Union Closing...
StudiodeKadent posted:
"Union's closure is no big loss. Same menu as Stack and Fix, plus Union took the truffle hollondaise off its menu (BOOOOOOOO!!!!). ..."
» CityCenter Demolishing Marquee, Union Closing...
"Union's closure is no big loss. Same menu as Stack and Fix, plus Union took the truffle hollondaise off its menu (BOOOOOOOO!!!!). ..."
» CityCenter Demolishing Marquee, Union Closing...
JohnH posted:
"^Faster than you can say "Umami."..."
» CityCenter Demolishing Marquee, Union Closing...
"^Faster than you can say "Umami."..."
» CityCenter Demolishing Marquee, Union Closing...
BillyinLasVegas posted:
"They're upgrading the I-15 marquee so it will look like the new strip marquee. The latest rumor is that when the de-construction of Harmon begins so will the construction of the stip marquee. The Union news bums me out, the staff there was awesome and the food wasn't bad but it was esentially the same menu as Stack, Fix and Brand. Any bets on how fast SBE can get in there?..."
» CityCenter Demolishing Marquee, Union Closing...
"They're upgrading the I-15 marquee so it will look like the new strip marquee. The latest rumor is that when the de-construction of Harmon begins so will the construction of the stip marquee. The Union news bums me out, the staff there was awesome and the food wasn't bad but it was esentially the same menu as Stack, Fix and Brand. Any bets on how fast SBE can get in there?..."
» CityCenter Demolishing Marquee, Union Closing...
JakeZ posted:
"It does make more sense to just move the old marquee to the front. Saves money and is a more environmentally-friendly plan...."
» CityCenter Demolishing Marquee, Union Closing...
"It does make more sense to just move the old marquee to the front. Saves money and is a more environmentally-friendly plan...."
» CityCenter Demolishing Marquee, Union Closing...
Chuckmonster posted:
""Space Mountain on Whatever Roger Thomas Has Been Sniffing" (wallpaper paste)..."
» Meet The New XSPlanade...
""Space Mountain on Whatever Roger Thomas Has Been Sniffing" (wallpaper paste)..."
» Meet The New XSPlanade...
SinCitizenX posted:
"Here's a photo I snapped of the interior, or XSQ as Chuckmonster put it. Reminds me of the lineup for Space Mountain, personally: http://yfrog.com/oejibwkj..."
» Meet The New XSPlanade...
"Here's a photo I snapped of the interior, or XSQ as Chuckmonster put it. Reminds me of the lineup for Space Mountain, personally: http://yfrog.com/oejibwkj..."
» Meet The New XSPlanade...
twofours posted:
"They took out the fountain? What a bunch of fuckers...."
» Breaking: Paris Didn't Paint The Balloon!...
"They took out the fountain? What a bunch of fuckers...."
» Breaking: Paris Didn't Paint The Balloon!...
sroeben posted:
"Update! I just heard the fabric panels are scheduled to be replaced this summer. And all was right with the world...."
» Breaking: Paris Didn't Paint The Balloon!...
"Update! I just heard the fabric panels are scheduled to be replaced this summer. And all was right with the world...."
» Breaking: Paris Didn't Paint The Balloon!...
sroeben posted:
"Tim's right. I asked around, and it hasn't been painted. (Actually, touching it up involves replacing the panels.) Funds for updating the panels have been requested, but no idea if it's going to happen. Related: I miss the fountain, too. The video screens are now installed. I think the balloon still looks nice, but it looks best at night...."
» Breaking: Paris Didn't Paint The Balloon!...
"Tim's right. I asked around, and it hasn't been painted. (Actually, touching it up involves replacing the panels.) Funds for updating the panels have been requested, but no idea if it's going to happen. Related: I miss the fountain, too. The video screens are now installed. I think the balloon still looks nice, but it looks best at night...."
» Breaking: Paris Didn't Paint The Balloon!...
levans posted:
"The views get better as you get closer to the ground. ..."
» Cosmo Offers Mind Blowing Views...
"The views get better as you get closer to the ground. ..."
» Cosmo Offers Mind Blowing Views...
dpo1013 posted:
"Tour starts mid Feb and Vegas not until late May? DLR will have dislocated a hip and Eddie will be back in rehab (or seriously need to) LOOOOONG before that MGM show. I would wait to buy tix until day of show to be sure...."
» Van Halen Live at MGM Grand Garden Arena May 27...
"Tour starts mid Feb and Vegas not until late May? DLR will have dislocated a hip and Eddie will be back in rehab (or seriously need to) LOOOOONG before that MGM show. I would wait to buy tix until day of show to be sure...."
» Van Halen Live at MGM Grand Garden Arena May 27...
thefish2010 posted:
"Over 400,000 tier credits of mine are still missing as of January 7. Ugg...."
» M Life Just Deleted Your Tier Credits, Sorry...
"Over 400,000 tier credits of mine are still missing as of January 7. Ugg...."
» M Life Just Deleted Your Tier Credits, Sorry...
Dorian posted:
"Roger Thomas can draw on old Mirage designs if he wants....there his. The doors are dead on. ..."
» Meet The New XSPlanade...
"Roger Thomas can draw on old Mirage designs if he wants....there his. The doors are dead on. ..."
» Meet The New XSPlanade...
StudiodeKadent posted:
"The Cosmo offers mind blowing views.... of the pavement 40 stories below. [Others are welcome to try coming up with their own Cosmo Suicide jokes]..."
» Cosmo Offers Mind Blowing Views...
"The Cosmo offers mind blowing views.... of the pavement 40 stories below. [Others are welcome to try coming up with their own Cosmo Suicide jokes]..."
» Cosmo Offers Mind Blowing Views...
HillBilly posted:
"They really should have consulted with Temple Grandin for the design inside the holding pen...."
» Meet The New XSPlanade...
"They really should have consulted with Temple Grandin for the design inside the holding pen...."
» Meet The New XSPlanade...
JakeZ posted:
"Love the trademark! Those metal vines look a bit better in person. Inside of the space is a big ass hallway with the same Encore carpet, some more butterfly tiling and TV screens. ..."
» Meet The New XSPlanade...
"Love the trademark! Those metal vines look a bit better in person. Inside of the space is a big ass hallway with the same Encore carpet, some more butterfly tiling and TV screens. ..."
» Meet The New XSPlanade...
GreenSideUp posted:
"Having stayed in this type of suite at the Cosmo, I could see it might be a reflection, albeit 'enhanced'. Then again, how much of Vegas is real??? btw, this suite rocked!!!..."
» Cosmo Offers Mind Blowing Views...
"Having stayed in this type of suite at the Cosmo, I could see it might be a reflection, albeit 'enhanced'. Then again, how much of Vegas is real??? btw, this suite rocked!!!..."
» Cosmo Offers Mind Blowing Views...
stevecovington posted:
"Looks great... much better than having everyone out in the esplanade. It does look like Roger Thomas is using aspects of some of their earlier resorts.. not a bad idea considering how Hodge-podged some of the MGM joints look now.. makes me wonder what sort of things may have happened if Wynn hadn't split from Mirage Resorts. Glad to see Wynn Design and Development not skimping out in this economy...."
» Meet The New XSPlanade...
"Looks great... much better than having everyone out in the esplanade. It does look like Roger Thomas is using aspects of some of their earlier resorts.. not a bad idea considering how Hodge-podged some of the MGM joints look now.. makes me wonder what sort of things may have happened if Wynn hadn't split from Mirage Resorts. Glad to see Wynn Design and Development not skimping out in this economy...."
» Meet The New XSPlanade...
MinVegas posted:
"It's all good, it's all good. Who needs more uber shopping in this economy, anyway?..."
» Meet The New XSPlanade...
"It's all good, it's all good. Who needs more uber shopping in this economy, anyway?..."
» Meet The New XSPlanade...
Misnomer posted:
"They appear to have stolen the doors from my kitchen pantry. Also missing: 12 cans of collectible Chef Boyardee Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pasta with meatballs that I've been saving for a special occasion. ..."
» Meet The New XSPlanade...
"They appear to have stolen the doors from my kitchen pantry. Also missing: 12 cans of collectible Chef Boyardee Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pasta with meatballs that I've been saving for a special occasion. ..."
» Meet The New XSPlanade...
fivehundy posted:
"It was all smoke and mirrors. The balloon is still a faded piece of poo...."
» Breaking: Paris Didn't Paint The Balloon!...
"It was all smoke and mirrors. The balloon is still a faded piece of poo...."
» Breaking: Paris Didn't Paint The Balloon!...
JohnD posted:
"The doors rather remind me of the panelling on the columns in Encore's casino. Shruggles...."
» Meet The New XSPlanade...
"The doors rather remind me of the panelling on the columns in Encore's casino. Shruggles...."
» Meet The New XSPlanade...
vespajet posted:
"That's 2 Cosmo Balcony Deaths so far. I believe this is the first, as the other one (back in early March) was a fall from the pool deck level (early reports were conflicting and it was initally reported that it was from a room balcony). http://www.vegastripping.com/news/news.php?news_id=3912 ..."
» Man Dies In NYE Cosmo Terrace Fall...
"That's 2 Cosmo Balcony Deaths so far. I believe this is the first, as the other one (back in early March) was a fall from the pool deck level (early reports were conflicting and it was initally reported that it was from a room balcony). http://www.vegastripping.com/news/news.php?news_id=3912 ..."
» Man Dies In NYE Cosmo Terrace Fall...
Wrinklebottom posted:
"All the ambiance of a dying upscale mall where half the stores are closed! Though its nice to know the clubbers will be penned up like animals heading to the slaughterhouse...."
» Meet The New XSPlanade...
"All the ambiance of a dying upscale mall where half the stores are closed! Though its nice to know the clubbers will be penned up like animals heading to the slaughterhouse...."
» Meet The New XSPlanade...
superditka posted:
"Totally agree with @parchedearth, @sroeben, et.al. It's a clever, fun use of the space. Love the "dish" that you guys find but sometimes it's like you just want to BIT$# about something. Come on @cookiemonster... cheer up and have a chocolate chip...."
» Dear @johnunwin Will You Pop Up Marry Me?...
"Totally agree with @parchedearth, @sroeben, et.al. It's a clever, fun use of the space. Love the "dish" that you guys find but sometimes it's like you just want to BIT$# about something. Come on @cookiemonster... cheer up and have a chocolate chip...."
» Dear @johnunwin Will You Pop Up Marry Me?...
levans posted:
"How exactly do you paint the thing without taking it apart?..."
» Breaking: Paris Didn't Paint The Balloon!...
"How exactly do you paint the thing without taking it apart?..."
» Breaking: Paris Didn't Paint The Balloon!...
GolferTrav posted:
"Reading the headline, I thought this was going to be another suicide story......"
» Cosmo Offers Mind Blowing Views...
"Reading the headline, I thought this was going to be another suicide story......"
» Cosmo Offers Mind Blowing Views...
VegasTaTMark posted:
"Ok, now we need a "When is Cosmo going to bolt the balcony doors shut forever?" pool. And, the netting above the JC's pool was in place when the Cosmo was under construction - to prevent falling things from hurting their guests. They just left it up. ..."
» Man Dies In NYE Cosmo Terrace Fall...
"Ok, now we need a "When is Cosmo going to bolt the balcony doors shut forever?" pool. And, the netting above the JC's pool was in place when the Cosmo was under construction - to prevent falling things from hurting their guests. They just left it up. ..."
» Man Dies In NYE Cosmo Terrace Fall...
blackjacker1979 posted:
"Nice catch, I actually emailed them regarding this way back when. Turns out that Paris balloon is reflected in the glass divider between terraces. Or at least that's what they told me...."
» Cosmo Offers Mind Blowing Views...
"Nice catch, I actually emailed them regarding this way back when. Turns out that Paris balloon is reflected in the glass divider between terraces. Or at least that's what they told me...."
» Cosmo Offers Mind Blowing Views...
erzeszut posted:
"If this were 1986, I'd be all over it, except I'd be pretty pissed about the Kool & the Gang part. In 2012, this is going to end badly, I fear...."
» Van Halen Live at MGM Grand Garden Arena May 27...
"If this were 1986, I'd be all over it, except I'd be pretty pissed about the Kool & the Gang part. In 2012, this is going to end badly, I fear...."
» Van Halen Live at MGM Grand Garden Arena May 27...
vespajet posted:
"If it wasn't for my participation in the boycott of the venue they're playing at in Atlanta, I'd go see them. ..."
» Van Halen Live at MGM Grand Garden Arena May 27...
"If it wasn't for my participation in the boycott of the venue they're playing at in Atlanta, I'd go see them. ..."
» Van Halen Live at MGM Grand Garden Arena May 27...
JaviSRK posted:
"LOL at people thinking that Caesar's would actually paint the balloon...."
» Breaking: Paris Didn't Paint The Balloon!...
"LOL at people thinking that Caesar's would actually paint the balloon...."
» Breaking: Paris Didn't Paint The Balloon!...
Dorian posted:
"After reading Sammy Hagar's recent book, I wonder if the band will even make it to Vegas by the tour date. No Sammy, Wolfie on bass, and the two drug addicted alcoholic brothers stumbling on stage? As a huge Van Halen fan it saddens me to say, I'm not interested...."
» Van Halen Live at MGM Grand Garden Arena May 27...
"After reading Sammy Hagar's recent book, I wonder if the band will even make it to Vegas by the tour date. No Sammy, Wolfie on bass, and the two drug addicted alcoholic brothers stumbling on stage? As a huge Van Halen fan it saddens me to say, I'm not interested...."
» Van Halen Live at MGM Grand Garden Arena May 27...
jinx73 posted:
"Damn, Memorial day weekend, and wife's birthday. No Vegas trip for me, hmmm Pittsburgh on my birthday though, might be worth it...."
» Van Halen Live at MGM Grand Garden Arena May 27...
"Damn, Memorial day weekend, and wife's birthday. No Vegas trip for me, hmmm Pittsburgh on my birthday though, might be worth it...."
» Van Halen Live at MGM Grand Garden Arena May 27...
nullzero00 posted:
"i wonder if they'll be able to put up with each other's bullshit long enough to make it to Vegas, or will the promise of the continued paydays keep them together (all while still despising each other)..."
» Van Halen Live at MGM Grand Garden Arena May 27...
"i wonder if they'll be able to put up with each other's bullshit long enough to make it to Vegas, or will the promise of the continued paydays keep them together (all while still despising each other)..."
» Van Halen Live at MGM Grand Garden Arena May 27...
JohnD posted:
"Aging lions replaced by aging lions. News at eleven...."
» Van Halen Live at MGM Grand Garden Arena May 27...
"Aging lions replaced by aging lions. News at eleven...."
» Van Halen Live at MGM Grand Garden Arena May 27...
StudiodeKadent posted:
"That's 2 Cosmo Balcony Deaths so far. Already! This place is really racking up a body count!!!..."
» Man Dies In NYE Cosmo Terrace Fall...
"That's 2 Cosmo Balcony Deaths so far. Already! This place is really racking up a body count!!!..."
» Man Dies In NYE Cosmo Terrace Fall...
brt374 posted:
"To even lean very far over these balconies, unless one is extremely tall, you have to wedge yourself between the railing and the glass wall. Other random fact: it's incredibly hard to take a good pic on these balconies if you're photographing people, since each one is in the shadows of the terrace above it. I, too, was flabbergasted that the Cosmo has tennis courts. The Jockey Club must've gotten..."
» Man Dies In NYE Cosmo Terrace Fall...
"To even lean very far over these balconies, unless one is extremely tall, you have to wedge yourself between the railing and the glass wall. Other random fact: it's incredibly hard to take a good pic on these balconies if you're photographing people, since each one is in the shadows of the terrace above it. I, too, was flabbergasted that the Cosmo has tennis courts. The Jockey Club must've gotten..."
» Man Dies In NYE Cosmo Terrace Fall...
levans posted:
"Van Halen and Kool and the Gang? Not the match up I would have expected but imagining David Lee Roth in Vegas make sme want to go and see what places he wanders into. ..."
» Van Halen Live at MGM Grand Garden Arena May 27...
"Van Halen and Kool and the Gang? Not the match up I would have expected but imagining David Lee Roth in Vegas make sme want to go and see what places he wanders into. ..."
» Van Halen Live at MGM Grand Garden Arena May 27...
levans posted:
"Thats one hell of a way to bring in the New Year. ..."
» Man Dies In NYE Cosmo Terrace Fall...
"Thats one hell of a way to bring in the New Year. ..."
» Man Dies In NYE Cosmo Terrace Fall...
levans posted:
"Well it looks nicer. I have been there when the screen under the sign has been gone. I am still ticked about them gettign rid of the fountain to put up the useless Sugar Factory though...."
» Breaking: Paris Didn't Paint The Balloon!...
"Well it looks nicer. I have been there when the screen under the sign has been gone. I am still ticked about them gettign rid of the fountain to put up the useless Sugar Factory though...."
» Breaking: Paris Didn't Paint The Balloon!...
bellefirelover posted:
"No UK leg? Rubbish......"
» Van Halen Live at MGM Grand Garden Arena May 27...
"No UK leg? Rubbish......"
» Van Halen Live at MGM Grand Garden Arena May 27...
weatherman2111 posted:
"I think Kool and the Gang will be on all of the dates. Get 'em in DC on March 28th. Should be an awesome show...."
» Van Halen Live at MGM Grand Garden Arena May 27...
"I think Kool and the Gang will be on all of the dates. Get 'em in DC on March 28th. Should be an awesome show...."
» Van Halen Live at MGM Grand Garden Arena May 27...
donnymac66 posted:
"Kool and the Gang will appear on select dates?!?!?! I'm in!!!!!!..."
» Van Halen Live at MGM Grand Garden Arena May 27...
"Kool and the Gang will appear on select dates?!?!?! I'm in!!!!!!..."
» Van Halen Live at MGM Grand Garden Arena May 27...
Misnomer posted:
"Ugh. Just noticed this is Memorial Day weekend...."
» Van Halen Live at MGM Grand Garden Arena May 27...
"Ugh. Just noticed this is Memorial Day weekend...."
» Van Halen Live at MGM Grand Garden Arena May 27...
Misnomer posted:
"Delightful. No St. Louis date. See you in Vegas!..."
» Van Halen Live at MGM Grand Garden Arena May 27...
"Delightful. No St. Louis date. See you in Vegas!..."
» Van Halen Live at MGM Grand Garden Arena May 27...
encompassingimages posted:
"i wish this had a like button, not the death, but the simple one liner to finish the post... FAULT..."
» Man Dies In NYE Cosmo Terrace Fall...
"i wish this had a like button, not the death, but the simple one liner to finish the post... FAULT..."
» Man Dies In NYE Cosmo Terrace Fall...
apollo28 posted:
"Was this the Tail that was tailing LoseTheTail?..."
» Man Dies In NYE Cosmo Terrace Fall...
"Was this the Tail that was tailing LoseTheTail?..."
» Man Dies In NYE Cosmo Terrace Fall...
stevecovington posted:
"Can't imagine that was a great imagine...."
» Man Dies In NYE Cosmo Terrace Fall...
"Can't imagine that was a great imagine...."
» Man Dies In NYE Cosmo Terrace Fall...
Skywise posted:
"Oh noooo... they'll fill in the fountains on the driveway to make a nice... planter... or something... but unless the Sugar factory wants to put a restaurant up there (or turn it into a giant lollipop... shudder...) it's just part of the "theme" and not worth the effort!..."
» Breaking: Paris Didn't Paint The Balloon!...
"Oh noooo... they'll fill in the fountains on the driveway to make a nice... planter... or something... but unless the Sugar factory wants to put a restaurant up there (or turn it into a giant lollipop... shudder...) it's just part of the "theme" and not worth the effort!..."
» Breaking: Paris Didn't Paint The Balloon!...
JohnD posted:
"KTNV just reported it as being deemed a suicide...."
» Man Dies In NYE Cosmo Terrace Fall...
"KTNV just reported it as being deemed a suicide...."
» Man Dies In NYE Cosmo Terrace Fall...
Geoff posted:
"didn't realize they had tennis courts... some guy died falling off a roof a p-ho new years too....."
» Man Dies In NYE Cosmo Terrace Fall...
"didn't realize they had tennis courts... some guy died falling off a roof a p-ho new years too....."
» Man Dies In NYE Cosmo Terrace Fall...
AccessVegas posted:
"I have friends in Panama City Beach and every year a drunk partier (or two) manage to fall off a hotel balcony to their death. Although unfortunate, it is a fact of life when you combine drunk young people with hotel balconies...."
» Man Dies In NYE Cosmo Terrace Fall...
"I have friends in Panama City Beach and every year a drunk partier (or two) manage to fall off a hotel balcony to their death. Although unfortunate, it is a fact of life when you combine drunk young people with hotel balconies...."
» Man Dies In NYE Cosmo Terrace Fall...
Akala posted:
"kind of sucks, but if I was gonna end it all, I'd be hard pressed to think of a better balcony to jump off of. ..."
» Man Dies In NYE Cosmo Terrace Fall...
"kind of sucks, but if I was gonna end it all, I'd be hard pressed to think of a better balcony to jump off of. ..."
» Man Dies In NYE Cosmo Terrace Fall...
JohnD posted:
"Now if they could only renovate a room according to that pesky fire code...."
» Breaking: Paris Didn't Paint The Balloon!...
"Now if they could only renovate a room according to that pesky fire code...."
» Breaking: Paris Didn't Paint The Balloon!...
Misnomer posted:
"So you can leave something shitty and unfinished as long as you call it "pop-up"? Pop-up Fontainebleau, anyone?..."
» Dear @johnunwin Will You Pop Up Marry Me?...
"So you can leave something shitty and unfinished as long as you call it "pop-up"? Pop-up Fontainebleau, anyone?..."
» Dear @johnunwin Will You Pop Up Marry Me?...
DJFett posted:
"So, do they really have the picture of Murren Murrening at the bottom of their e-mails?..."
» M Life Just Deleted Your Tier Credits, Sorry...
"So, do they really have the picture of Murren Murrening at the bottom of their e-mails?..."
» M Life Just Deleted Your Tier Credits, Sorry...
saharalv posted:
"I noticed this last week and I was very disappointed. I was going to make a point to call someone, but I forgot. I just checked and I had at least 20,000 pts. taken from my account and I am not very pleased...."
» M Life Just Deleted Your Tier Credits, Sorry...
"I noticed this last week and I was very disappointed. I was going to make a point to call someone, but I forgot. I just checked and I had at least 20,000 pts. taken from my account and I am not very pleased...."
» M Life Just Deleted Your Tier Credits, Sorry...
ProfessorYaffle posted:
"I note that according to Wynn's website, TS rooms and suites now include free breakfast and lunch (or free cocktails and afternoon tea) in the TS Cafe. This is in line with what my UK-based Travel Agent told me last week about the TS being given the equivalent of a 'Club' facility. They have apparently hiked up the prices as a result ($470 midweek for a TS room in June..."
» Peekaboo: Wynn Tower Suites Lobby Renovation!...
"I note that according to Wynn's website, TS rooms and suites now include free breakfast and lunch (or free cocktails and afternoon tea) in the TS Cafe. This is in line with what my UK-based Travel Agent told me last week about the TS being given the equivalent of a 'Club' facility. They have apparently hiked up the prices as a result ($470 midweek for a TS room in June..."
» Peekaboo: Wynn Tower Suites Lobby Renovation!...
A5RoadDogg posted:
"Not the first time this has happened, the tier credits fail to show up all the time...happened back in October on and off, too. I've also had credits go mysteriously missing, I've had offers show up that I couldn't access, I've had offers fail to show up, and I've even had discount offers show up as comps on the rate calendar. That said, I have to give them some credit..."
» M Life Just Deleted Your Tier Credits, Sorry...
"Not the first time this has happened, the tier credits fail to show up all the time...happened back in October on and off, too. I've also had credits go mysteriously missing, I've had offers show up that I couldn't access, I've had offers fail to show up, and I've even had discount offers show up as comps on the rate calendar. That said, I have to give them some credit..."
» M Life Just Deleted Your Tier Credits, Sorry...
RockChickX51 posted:
"We walked by that when we were out in Vegas and it looked so cute. Someone was getting their dogs married when we went by. I like the Cosmo. It's VERY VERY UBER HIPSTER though. Like wanna be rich hipster. But I still like the place. Like the Chinese take-out, the pizza place, etc. ..."
» Dear @johnunwin Will You Pop Up Marry Me?...
"We walked by that when we were out in Vegas and it looked so cute. Someone was getting their dogs married when we went by. I like the Cosmo. It's VERY VERY UBER HIPSTER though. Like wanna be rich hipster. But I still like the place. Like the Chinese take-out, the pizza place, etc. ..."
» Dear @johnunwin Will You Pop Up Marry Me?...
StudiodeKadent posted:
"Fake Weddings are a TOTALLY awesome product. Now we just need them to offer divorce packages (real preferred but fake divorces are cool too). ..."
» Dear @johnunwin Will You Pop Up Marry Me?...
"Fake Weddings are a TOTALLY awesome product. Now we just need them to offer divorce packages (real preferred but fake divorces are cool too). ..."
» Dear @johnunwin Will You Pop Up Marry Me?...
parchedearth posted:
"Great concept, but they really cheaped-out on the decor. If someone had offered strip-side faux weddings in a cool looking space, I would have gotten married a dozen times by now. Throw in some themes and this could be the start of a new trend...."
» Dear @johnunwin Will You Pop Up Marry Me?...
"Great concept, but they really cheaped-out on the decor. If someone had offered strip-side faux weddings in a cool looking space, I would have gotten married a dozen times by now. Throw in some themes and this could be the start of a new trend...."
» Dear @johnunwin Will You Pop Up Marry Me?...
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