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Newkirk's Notes - comments on Las Vegas from AccessVegas.Com publisher Ted Newkirk:
Hello
From Las Vegas! The cab drivers are up to their usual garbage... resisting more
cabs on the street while they basically ignore most of the city, run visitors the long
way, and hustle to get people to certain adult establishments that give them huge
kickbacks.
If you are a newer reader, this is good stuff to know. If you've been following this over the years, this will get you up-to-date.
More Crap from Las Vegas Cabbies - The secret has been out for quite some time now about Las Vegas cabbies. Our reports, newspaper reports, and even on cable TV travel specials warn about the tricks and stunts cab drivers pull on you. We've been reporting on it for years.
So... a couple of recent local news stories caught my attention:
First of all... DUH. Of course you are skipping the cab lines at McCarran. You don't want to wait outside in a big line (common during peak periods). You don't want a cabbie taking you the long way (through the airport tunnel) to run up the meter. You don't want to cabbie trying to sell you tickets for crap you aren't interested in, nor giving you worthless advice on stuff they know little-to-nothing about. Just hoping that being "helpful" will net him a bigger tip. (Co'mon... you think that after their shift, cab drivers head out and hit every attraction on The Strip? They can't wait to get to their suburban homes far away from their work environment).
In addition, getting a cab outside the tourism areas of Las Vegas is pretty much a very bad joke. Cabbies all want to be running people from hotel-to-hotel. Short rides, big tips. If you want to venture to an off-strip attraction or destination, good luck on getting a cab back. You'll find out what locals have always known: Cab service outside the tourism core is almost impossible to get. (Locals who fly often know that if they call for a cab to get them from their house to the airport, they might as well kiss their flight goodbye).
Now, cabbies are complaining about the move to put more cabs on the street. Despite the fact that you often stand in long cab lines at the airport, and often can't get a return cab if visiting an off-strip attraction (putting aside what us locals go through if we need one).
Hello Cabbies: No wonder fewer people are taking cabs at the airport. If only one or two in a party, much better, quicker, and cheaper to take one of the many airport shuttles. If a number of people in your party (or if you just want to travel in style), you can often get a town car or limo from the airport for not much more than a cab ride (especially when you factor in the long routes that many of them still use). I say this from experience: Many of our staff often use the tunnel that runs south of the airport, under the airport. We almost always see cabs full of (what is clearly) tourists. Guess what... The Strip is NORTH of the airport, not south of it.
Message to Visitors: Use shuttles or limos, and don't expect to get a cab back to your hotel if you venture away from The Strip. Do expect for a cabbie to feed you lines of crap about stuff, just trying to get a bigger tip for being "informed" (ya... right). Note to Locals: You already know not to try to get a cab to come and take you anywhere. Perhaps it is time to support the efforts to put more cabs on the street. Between wait lines at the airport, and the inability to get timely cab service anywhere in town... it sounds like we need a LOT more cabs on the streets of Las Vegas.
Features Will Return - Many of your favorite features like the photos of the week, reader questions, gambling tips, and reader submitted photos will return in September. Still plenty of news and information this week.
Enjoy This Issue!
National Hockey League (NHL) Returns To Las Vegas As The Los Angeles Kings Face The Colorado Avalanche For "Frozen Fury X" At MGM Grand Saturday, Sept. 22 - The National Hockey League's (NHL) Los Angeles Kings return to Las Vegas for "Frozen Fury X" (Tickets) when they host an NHL pre-season game against the Colorado Avalanche Saturday, Sept. 22 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Game time is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. "Frozen Fury X" plans to feature a line-up of NHL all-star players from both rosters including Kings players Anze Kopitar, Michael Cammalleri and former Avalanche Defenseman Rob Blake. Avalanche all-stars include future Hall of Famer Joe Sakic, second-year standout Paul Stastny and former Kings Forward Ian Laperriere. Click to Read The Full Story ...
RA Sushi Announces 93.1 The Party's "Rollin' with
Whoopi" Creation Won Over Local Celebrity Judges And Is The Champion Of RA N' Roll -
Whoopi Goldberg To Sample The Roll Named In Her Honor - RA Sushi Bar Restaurant,
located at the Fashion Show Mall, invited local media outlets to participate in RA N'
ROLL, a competition to create, name and submit an original recipe for a sushi roll. On
Wednesday, August 1, a panel of local celebrity judges including Nathan Burton, Anthony
Cools, Amazing Johnathan and his assistant Psychic Tanya, Ronn Lucas and Kevin Burke,
sampled five rolls RA had selected as finalists. Considering overall taste, presentation
and creativity of name, the judges then named the roll created by KPLV – FM 93.1 The
Party, "Rollin' with Whoopi," as the winner. Click to Read
The Full Story ...
Health District Prepares To Issue Smoking Citations - After nearly eight months, health authorities are taking off the gloves in the fight over Nevada's smoking ban. Since December, the Southern Nevada Health District has been trying to figure out how to enforce the ban around Las Vegas. They started by trying to get bars and restaurants on their side. But now they say that has not worked well enough, so it is time to go after the smokers themselves. If you are a smoker, the fines could be a real drag. Smokers who light up in restaurants or other locations could face a $100 fine. The health district says the time has come to target smokers, and not just the places they light up. Click to Read The Full Story ...
Karaoke Comes To The Orleans Hotel And Casino - Brendan's Irish Pub Features
Karaoke Gurus, Jimmy Z And Sally Z - Brendan's Irish Pub, inside The Orleans
Hotel and Casino, is the newest spot to sing karaoke favorites, win cash prizes and dance
the night away with friends. Karaoke-duo Jimmy Z and Sally Z will be hosting the
festivities every Monday and Wednesday night at 8 p.m. and continuing the fun until
midnight. All participating guests can enter to win cash prizes. Drawings will be held
twice nightly. Jimmy Z and Sally Z have been amusing Las Vegas audiences since 1995 and
are established hometown entertainers. Click to Read
The Full Story ...
More Las Vegas News - Concerts - Events
Linkin Park Coming To The Hard Rock Summer Stage At Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Linkin Park TicketsGrammy Award-Winning The Flaming Lips To Perform Poolside At The Palms September 16
Flaming Lips TicketsThe Black Crowes To Perform At The Pearl At The Palms October 11
Black Crowes TicketsSuperstar Tony Danza Now Starring In The Hit Vegas Production The Mel Brooks Musical Comedy The Producers At Paris Las Vegas
The Producers TicketsJennifer Lopez And Marc Anthony MGM Grand Garden Arena Friday, October 26
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony TicketsRocky Juarez Steps Up To Fight Juan Manuel Marquez September 15 After Jorge Barrios Is Forced To Withdraw - Juarez Gets A Shot At The WBC Super Featherweight Title Saturday, Sept. 15 At MGM Grand
Marquez vs. Juarez TicketsLA Comedy Club Opens At Palace Station Hotel & Casino
LA Comedy Club TicketsThe Ronn Lucas Show To Open At Luxor
Ronn Lucas TicketsSpears slated to open LAX nightclub
LAX Tickets, VIP Passes, and Bottle Service: 800-696-5721Tony Danza joins local edition of 'The Producers' at Paris Las Vegas
The Producers TicketsJet reinvents itself for new house music night
LAX Tickets, VIP Passes, and Bottle Service: 800-696-5721Palms Place Tops Out - Vegas' Most Exclusive Condo, Hotel, Spa Now Accepting Reservations
Palms Casino ResortEscape To The Spa At New York-New York - Redesigned Spa Offers Ultimate Urban Retreat
New York New York Hotel and CasinoFlamingo Las Vegas Honored With Prestigious Award For Newly Designed Flamingo 'GO' Rooms - Design Team Cagley & Tanner Bring Winning Décor to Las Vegas Strip Property
Flamingo Hotel and CasinoMo'Nique Performs Her Sassy Stand-Up For The First Time At Mandalay Bay Friday, September 28
The Stratosphere And Arizona Charlie's Featuring Outstanding NFL And College Football Betting Values - NFL Betting Lines To Be Posted On Sunday Nights
Super Summer Theatre Hosts The Las Vegas Jazz Society To Present A Weekend Of Soulful Tunes
The Cannery Casino's Poker League To Kick Off A New Season
Ellen DeGeneres To Present Comedy Variety Special For TBS From HBO And AEG Live's The Comedy Festival - Emmy-Winner To Present Ellen's Really Big Show, With Variety Of Comedy And Musical Performances
Stoney's Rockin' Country To Open - Highly Anticipated Nightspot Welcomes Country Fans, Announces First Concert And Events
The Cannery Casino & Hotel Will Be "Built On Rock And Roll" When Starship Starring Mickey Thomas And Survivor Perform On Saturday, September 8
Exclusive Resorts Enters Las Vegas Market with Acquisition Of 30 Residences At MGM MIRAGE's Visionary CityCenter Development - Las Vegas Becomes 40th Resort Destination For World's Leading Luxury Destination Club
Nevada Ballet Theatre Is Back From Summer Break And Ready To Dance - NBT Spans The City With Outdoor Performances In Summerlin And Henderson
Rock 'n Roll Wine Releases The Grotto Now Available Exclusively In Las Vegas Liquor Stores - The Grotto, A Sensual Shiraz, Is The 2nd Release Following The Wildly Popular Reggae Rhapsody From The Amplified Wines Brand
Krave Theatre Readies For Re-Launch With Unique Fun Shows - Theatre Management Group To Rename, Transform Venue At Harmon & The Strip
Flight Opens At Luxor
Fremont Street Experience Introduces Real Action Stunt Performances - Spectacular New Acts Bring Thrills to Downtown's Exciting Street Scene
Going Mental: Gerry McCambridge's act sends audience members home talking
Startling Water Predictions Spark Huge Response
Clock is Ticking on Las Vegas' Water Supply
Couple busted for gambling with fake hundred dollar bills
Las Vegas Tourism Up In June
Illegal Drugs Coming to Las Vegas at Alarming Rate, Metro Says
Health District to Enforce Smoking Ban in Las Vegas
Battle Brewing Over Name For $5 Billion Hotel & Casino
CCSD Hires New Teachers But Keeping Them is The Challenge
Las Vegas offers a buffet of live music choices - Affordably hip Canyon Club at the Four Queens and lavish Pearl at the Palms round out the live-music venues
Visit Lake Las Vegas - Lake Las Vegas is just 20 miles from the Strip
Springs Preserve offers view of Las Vegas' past, future
George Carlin hates Vegas
Now mayor, ex-mob lawyer cheers new and old Vegas
First of the Casino Openings: Venetian's Palazzo to Open in Dec' 2007
The Unbloody Streets of Las Vegas
Australian Billionaire, James Packer, to Build Tallest Casino on the Strip
7 Osmonds reunite for TV special
Airline now flying out of Bloomington to Las Vegas
AirTran flies Dayton to Vegas nonstop - Flights take off on new route three days a week with fares as low as $89, airline says
AirTran service to Las Vegas lifts off
Just deserts - The Best in the Desert Vegas to Reno off-road race is barely a week away. Are you ready to rumble?
Raising the Bar - TV competitions put spotlight on tribute artists
Hypnotists keeping patrons from getting sleepy
They're off -- from Hong Kong - Nevada books consider taking bets on overseas races on permanent basis
Power for the people, in new plants - Nevada Power, in race to serve growing customer base, begins work on new project
Tricks of Trade: House of Blues at Mandalay Bay proves to be good venue for pair of shows
Arts district gets no respect from city
City luring Cirque offices to arts area
Stripburger offers burgers, shakes, cocktails
Virgin America to offer $149 first-class fares on LV-San Francisco route
Allegiant finds new way to boost profits for quarter
Realtors group reports more homes are for sale
Do-it-yourself wine operation gains footing in Clark County
Next Strip expansion to bring small pain
An honest mistake collides with the cold, hard corporate reality
Hikers, bicyclists getting traffic break - 17.4 miles part of River Mountains Loop Trail
Strip venues start reaching for stars
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- Labor Day September 1-3 (3 day weekend)
- Columbus Day (USA), Thanksgiving Day (Canada) October 6-8 (3 day weekend)
- Christmas December 25 (4 day weekend - Christmas on Tuesday)
- New Year's Eve-Day December 29 - January 1 (4 day weekend - New Years on Tuesday)
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