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Business is a family affair for Golden Gaming’s Blake Sartini: Monday, Feb. 20, 2012; Consider the ram, and its significance in the life of Blake Sartini. It is the official animal of his home state — Nevada. When he hunts big game, Sartini often tracks the powerful and elusive desert bighorn sheep.
Las Vegas' gold buckle — the NFR — is likely here to stay: Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011; The contract that keeps the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, where it has been hosted since it was corralled from Oklahoma City in 1985, is due to expire after the 2014 event.
MGM Resorts tells Cirque to shutter 'Viva Elvis' at Aria: Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011; MGM Resorts has asked Cirque du Soleil to replace its show “Viva Elvis” at the Aria by the end of 2012, citing poor ticket sales. The move is the first time that the Canadian company, which has come to dominate the big-production showrooms on the Strip, has been asked to shut a show since arriving here in 1993 with its first permanent show, “Mystere” at Treasure Island.
Dave Rice has strong hand in first season as UNLV coach: Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011; If you know Dave Rice, the answer is self-evident. But you ask anyway, because the response flips open his character:
Have you ever gambled?
The 43-year-old head coach of UNLV’s men’s basketball team, a man who has spent much of his adult life in Las Vegas, grins slightly. He blinks, as if waiting one extra count to deliver the obvious:
“No.”
Race for the Nerf: Celebrity/Media NFL Picks Week 1: Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011; Kerry Collins is the first QB to start a game for Indianapolis since current 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh.
Photos: Smith Center is Ribbon of Life's new home in 2012: Monday, June 27, 2011; Golden Rainbow's Ribbon of Life AIDS/HIV benefit drew 1,100 to Paris Theater, but next year the show will be in the 2,050-seat Reynolds Hall ...
George Maloof: TPG partnership good for the Palms and family: Monday, June 27, 2011; George Maloof seems forever to be looking around, pacing through his own Palms resort and competing properties with his head on a swivel, checking out everything from a casino’s carpet patterns to the fixtures in the men’s room.
Daytime Emmys photos: Pat Sajak, Marie Osmond, Oprah and Vanna: Monday, June 20, 2011; There was a roar for Susan Lucci, forever wed to the idea that millions of fans will watch TV during the daylight hours long after All My Children ...
Five unique items up for sale at Gold & Silver Pawn: Saturday, June 18, 2011; Motorcycles, cannons, cars, even Super Bowl rings have been sold or pawned at Gold & Silver Pawn, home of the History Channel’s hit reality show, “Pawn Stars.” Bloody bayonets from the Civil War share space with unopened bottles of Dom Perignon from the 1920s, vintage Coke machines from the 1950s and action figures dating to the 1930s.
The character of the closing of the Sahara in 140 characters or less: Tuesday, May 17, 2011; Sun columnist John Katsilometes moved into the Sahara for the iconic Vegas casino’s final four days. Over those 96 hours, Johnny Kats posted nearly a message an hour on Twitter. Limited to 140 characters per message, here are a few highlights of those posts.

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Skating Aratas to take a spin on 'Ellen': Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012; The Skating Aratas, the wheeled darlings of “V — Ultimate Variety Show,” at Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, are to be featured on Thursday's episode of “Ellen.” The show is broadcast locally at 3 p.m. weekdays on KLAS Channel 8.
A wild weekend capped by wicked comedians, winning Wranglers and aerial acrobatics: Monday, Feb. 20, 2012; Sunday was to be a day of rest following a night of weighty opulence at the Keep Memory Alive Power of Love gala at MGM Grand Garden Arena. But Sammy Shore had other ideas, and he is 85 years old.
Business is a family affair for Golden Gaming's Blake Sartini: Monday, Feb. 20, 2012; Consider the ram, and its significance in the life of Blake Sartini. It is the official animal of his home state — Nevada. When he hunts big game, Sartini often tracks the powerful and elusive desert bighorn sheep.
Stars line up to honor Muhammad Ali, help Ruvo Center fight brain diseases: Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012; Sometimes, you don’t need words to convey the message. Fifteen minutes before midnight on a Saturday in Las Vegas was one such time. Stevie Wonder had summoned Muhammad Ali to the MGM Grand Garden Arena stage. Wonder led the crowd in a chant, calling out, “You are the greatest! You are the greatest!” The crowd shouted back as Wonder rocked on his piano bench.
Las Vegas throws a party worthy of 'The Greatest': Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012; The tribute to Muhammad Ali was an endless barrage of knockout blows at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday night as the stars streamed into the Keep Memory Alive “Power Of Love” gala. The event was expected to be the city’s greatest party, and it was shaping up to be a truly heavyweight affair. Early in the program, attended by about 1,800 people seated for dinner on the floor of the Grand Garden Arena, President Barack Obama sent a message of congratulations to Ali via a taped message from Washington, calling Ali, “A true champion,” on the event of his 70th birthday.
Sammy Shore shining, Stirling Club shutting down and Strat entertainment sizzling: Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012; Sammy Shore turned 85 this month and the man is still in high gear, pushing himself at high RPM and handling like a Model A powered by a Ferrari engine.
Oscar Goodman goes Shecky as Mob Museum opening prompts a mob scene: Friday, Feb. 17, 2012; Oscar Goodman was quick to joke about his relationship with the current mayor as media and dignitaries descended on the Mob Museum this week.
Wanna win these? Ali's gloves, dinner party by Wolfgang Puck up for auction: Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012; A total of 130 live and silent auction items and packages will be offered to the 1,800 guests expected to attend Saturday night’s Keep Memory Alive Power of Love Gala celebrating Muhammad Ali's 70th birthday. Here's a look at some of the more dazzling packages and items up for bid.
Sig Rogich 'enthralled' by interactions with Muhammad Ali: Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012; He called himself The Greatest. But to Sig Rogich, Muhammad Ali was The Catalyst.
'Power of Love Gala' to feature A-listers aplenty: Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012; Ask Anna Robins about the size of the team that has been assembled to stage this year’s “Power of Love” gala, and she pauses. Then she chuckles. Then the number “380” is tossed out.