YetAnotherUser Forum Posts (112)

RE: Ammunition To Use Against the “New, Improved” Bailout Proposal

lol... yes, but this "video" gives you the information from "independant" sources and helps people along to be able to reference the information for themselves... Many, as you know, will dismiss it for/as "Spin" if they don't see the information/facts for themselves... Many others, of course, will do anything to avoid seeing the Facts because it will get in their way of "Feeling" they way they do, they can't be bothered taking the time to "reach an INFORMED opinion."



And you certainly aren't going to see any of this information on the Communist News Network (CNN), PMSnbc, National Barrack Channel (NBC), etc...

RE: Ammunition To Use Against the “New, Improved” Bailout Proposal

This is actually a new link, it has been reworked to get around the "copyright" excuse (see "Fair Use Act" via google and/or my thread here re: Burning Down The House)... So, it is back online, for now, for people to review until new excuse to pull it is dreamt up by Time Warner (which is in for more than $300k to Obama campaign)

RE: Ammunition To Use Against the “New, Improved” Bailout Proposal

Most of the clauses are just unenforceable mumbo-jumbo (to use another's terms). For example...

The "supposed" "Golden Parachute elimination"...
The clauses "Cap" them to "reasonable and prudent"... Care to figure what that means?... NOTHING, of course... open to interpretation and thereby VAGUE and would not be enforceable... as if they would try to enforce it anyway... The only way it would be of any value would be
1. A FORMULA that factors the NET WORTH of the entity, length of service of moron on way out, profit/loss during time served (if loss, then clown should receive ZERO, of course), etc...
2. Defines an actual enforcement agency... SEC or Congress directly (pick a committee, of course they will NOT ever hold themselves accountable and up for scrutiny of the General Public being able to review their Congress-person's voting record on how they enforce, or lack-thereof, these "Golden Parachute" packages)...
etc... I think you get the point

Really, I don't have the time or the interest to go into all the countless specifics of why this is a steaming pile of .... well, you get it.

They've desperately tried to cover up the how/why we got here...

after 1.2 million views they pulled the original... see before they find some excuse to cover this up again...

Burning down the House... how to Google the answers to the Housing Crisis

After 1.2 Million views, Time-Warner (which has given Obama in excess of $300,000) pulled the video citing "copyright" issues; despite countless other videos using musical scores appropriately under the "Fair Use Act" (you can google that one too). It has been re-scored and posted again... What will be their excuse to try and pull the truth from your eyes this time?!?!

Burning Down The House video...

Burning down the House... how to Google the answers to the Housing Crisis

CS Get-Together, Las Vegas Nevada, July 24-29

Retrospective thoughts...

Caught a RedEye flight back and still feeling Jet-lagged days later...

Never been one to shy away from difficult (non-traditional even) tasks, and this fell into that category... Perhaps if the time-frame would've been longer (planned/scheduled for 12 months or more out) it may have had a better chance of working, but I was ready to have a vacation and thought a few more folks would be actually wanting to get-together (silly me)... This daunting a gathering will not be so novel or daunting for the next folks who undertake such a project...

I so buffet ate myself to oblivion... Good thing the Airline didn't weigh me in for the return flight as I would not have been able to afford the "excess baggage" charge for the expanded-waistline... lol

Was great meeting those of you that actually joined (and sorry we missed those that attempted but were unable to come across us)... While the meeting points made for greater potential for merriment, it was definitely not the easiest to identify each other (sticking with BBQ's is certainly easier)...

Anyway... C U 'round the chat room...

Take care...

CS Get-Together, Las Vegas Nevada, July 24-29

I have been computer silent since getting here... There were a couple of us here (There) at the CasBar at about that time (and i did have on my Flag shirt) and we tried to keep our eyes pealed for others... Sorry we missed, but we were there listening to the band...

CS Get-Together, Las Vegas Nevada, July 24-29

$AVE - WHATEVER PROPERTY YOU GO INTO, A$K FOR A FUN-BOOK FOR DI$COUNT$ AT THAT LOCATION

MAIN GATHERING DATES, TIMES, PLACES....
plus whatever other side-times/places we decide on as sub-groups as we get to know each other better. Come to as many (or few) as you like. Come alone or bring some friends along.

THURSDAY NIGHT HAS OUR BIGGEST CONFIRMED GATHERING CROWD...
THU. ..... THU. JULY 24 ..... THU. wear red
THU. MAIN EVENT...
17:45 gather point @ Club Sahara booth
...... front/Strip-entrance Sahara Casino

18:00 Dinner - Sahara Buffet - $6.99
... CAN'T MAKE DINNER? NO PROBLEM, JUST MEET US UP @ CASBAR...
19:30 Nightlife - Sahara-Casbar $0/No cover
... Live band (21:00) - fellowship & fun


FRI. ..... FRI. JULY 25 ..... FRI.
SHOW FLEX NIGHT ... (or explore the Strip properties)
pre-purchase Show tickets online recommended
17:00*/21:00* Dinner/Show *approx.
COMEDY / various locations / $15 & up -- RAT PACK / Plaza (Show 19:30 $55/Dine$69/VIP$72-$86)(not Dining in Theatre, try $7.77 Plaza Buffet) -- Heli-USA - Night Flight / $100 -- PHANTOM / Venitian / $77-250 -- MORE (see VegasRoller's Shows list Post)

22:00 Freemont St. Experience - FREE EVENT
Other Shows/Times: Lucky Vegas 21:00, American Pie 22:00, Queen Tribute 23:00, Fahrenheit (aka-Hot Vegas) 23:30
Freemont St. - Downtown - meet front of Golden Nugget

FRI. MAIN EVENT...
23:15 Stratosphere Tower (TOS) $14
...DRESS CODE: CASUAL: NO SHORTS, SANDELS, FLIP-FLOPS (GOOD JEANS OK) -- meet: TOS elevator entrance then 850'/100-floors up above the Strip -- Choc. lovers indulgence (Desert); Drinks; enjoy view, chat, or music -- multi-levels Fine-dining, Lounge, Observation Deck, & Thrill Rides -- Time for fellowship, fun, and additional weekend planning...


SAT. ..... SAT. JULY 26 ..... SAT.

NO BBQ, not even late evening, TOO HOT (so everyone keeps telling me)... gotta stay inside...
Escape the Heat, come by & enjoy the Sahara Pool (afternoon)... then...

18:00 Dinner - Paradise Garden @ Flamingo Casino Wildlife Preserve - $21.99
fantastic spread inc: Seafood(Crab,Clam,Shrimp,more), Prime Rib, Lamb, and much more

then FREE SHUTTLE RIDE from Flamingo to RIO (and back when done)...
SAT. MAIN EVENT...
20:00 - the RIO Casino/Resort
Flirt Lounge & iBar (Interactive Ultra-Lounge) - touch response interactive "Microsoft Surface" Tables - play games, watch video, electronic Flirting with other guests/tables
OR sneak over to Lucky Strike lane (yes, in Rio) and Bowl a few frames
AND don't miss the hourly "Show In The Sky"
DRESS CODE - CASUAL NICE or Really nice if you want the attention ;wink;


SUN. ..... SUN. JULY 27 ..... SUN.
SUN. MAIN EVENT...
Ellis Island Koval (behind Bally's)
-- 19:00 Dinner - pricing/food like a Family Diner (24/h Rest.)
-- Shh - ask about "off menu" secret $4.95 Steak meal
-- 20:00 KARAOKE - $1 MicroBrews, Karaoke voted best in Vegas, FREE Pick 6 (Promo boothe/register by 8pm/chance @ $50,000)


For more information about each stop/activity Google search the location

Remember, feel free to bring addtl. people along to any/all events

Email me up to Wed, or you can call me (Joe Lenard) at Sahara (702-737-2111) starting Thu (late) afternoon

Las Vegas area Get Together (GT) for CS members

starting Thu. I (Joe Lenard) will be staying @ Sahara, you can contact me there 702-737-2111

MEET UP POINTS, DAYS, TIMES...

THU. ..... THU. JULY 24 ..... THU. wear red

17:45 gather point @ Club Sahara booth
...... front/Strip-entrance Sahara Casino

18:00 Dinner - Sahara Buffet - $6.99
... IF YOU CAN'T MAKE DINNER, NO PROBLEM, JUST MEET UP WITH US AT CASBAR...
19:30 Nightlife - Sahara-Casbar $0/No cover
... Live band (21:00) - fellowship & fun


FRI. ..... FRI. JULY 25 ..... FRI.

SHOW FLEX NIGHT ... (or explore the Strip properties)
pre-purchase Show tickets online recommended
17:00*/21:00* Dinner/Show *approx.
COMEDY / various locations / $15 & up -- RAT PACK / Plaza (Show 19:30 $55/Dine$69/VIP$72-$86)(not Dining in Theatre, try $7.77 Plaza Buffet) -- Heli-USA - Night Flight / $100 -- PHANTOM / Venitian / $77-250 -- MORE (see VegasRoller's Shows list Post)

22:00 Freemont St. Experience - FREE EVENT
Other Shows/Times: Lucky Vegas 21:00, American Pie 22:00, Queen Tribute 23:00, Fahrenheit (aka-Hot Vegas) 23:30
Freemont St. - Downtown - meet front of Golden Nugget


23:15 Stratosphere Tower (TOS) $14
...DRESS CODE: CASUAL: NO SHORTS, SANDELS, FLIP-FLOPS (GOOD JEANS OK) -- meet: TOS elevator entrance then 850'/100-floors up above the Strip -- Choc. lovers indulgence (Desert); Drinks; enjoy view, chat, or music -- multi-levels Fine-dining, Lounge, Observation Deck, & Thrill Rides -- Time for fellowship, fun, and additional weekend planning...


SAT. ..... SAT. JULY 26 ..... SAT.

NO BBQ, not even late evening, TOO HOT (so everyone keeps telling me)... gotta stay inside...
Escape the Heat, come by & enjoy the Sahara Pool (afternoon)... then...

18:00 Dinner - Paradise Garden @ Flamingo Casino Wildlife Preserve - $21.99
fantastic spread inc: Seafood(Crab,Clam,Shrimp,more), Prime Rib, Lamb, and much more

then FREE SHUTTLE RIDE from Flamingo to RIO (and back when done)...

20:00 - RIO
Flirt Lounge & iBar (Interactive Ultra-Lounge) - touch response interactive "Microsoft Surface" Tables
play games, watch video, electronic Flirting with other guests/tables
OR sneak over to Lucky Strike lane (yes, in Rio) and Bowl a few frames
AND don't miss the hourly "Show In The Sky"


SUN. ..... SUN. JULY 27 ..... SUN.

Ellis Island Koval (behind Bally's)
-- 19:00 Dinner - pricing/food like a Family Diner (24/h Rest.)
-- Shh - ask about "off menu" secret $4.95 Steak meal
-- 20:00 KARAOKE - $1 MicroBrews, Karaoke voted best in Vegas, FREE Pick 6 (Promo boothe/register by 8pm/chance @ $50,000)


For more information about each stop/activity Google search the location

Remember, feel free to bring addtl. people along to any/all events

Periodically drop by the Vegas Forum Thread (IN INTERNATIONAL FORUMS - GET-TOGETHERS) for SIGN-UP or to Post/see latest chatter or visit the Chat Room

Las Vegas area Get Together (GT) for CS members

First, I understand that it may seem strange/awkward to some that someone from out-of-town is planning this GT in Vegas - which is why I'm still looking/hoping for a local resident to co-sponsor (so that we can provide this to be a Locals GT, not just events for out-of-towners). If you volunteer your yard for a BBQ, I (as I'm sure others) will pitch in for food/pop so we can incorporate the more "traditional" BBQ event as part of this overal GT; so everyone (especially the ladies - remember, bring a friend if you need to) feel more at ease (the "bring a friend" obviously holds true for this or any GT/Event) .... Anyway....

Wear Red??? (or a Dr. Suess hat if you can find one lol)

Still hoping someone volunteers backyard for BBQ (Sat. 7/26 - after we could all go up to Sahara POOL)... I'll buy some Hamburgers/Hot-dogs!!

Recognizing fellow CSrs at these Events...
Since members will meet up with others at diff. times & varying locations; not just easily showing up to a backyard of a house for BBQ, these places may be crowded; we need a method by which to recognize fellow CS members...

Not likely we are going to memorize everyone by their CS pics. The easiest, of course, will be if people consider purchasing a CS Shirt to wear to the events. Others suggest, everyone wear a Red shirt (if you're not wearing a CS shirt, or a Flag print like me [choose any Nation], consider that [Red Shirt] option. You might want to consider printing off the Sign-up page (pictures portion) which will provide an easy one page (or so) reference sheet of people on list - to this end, please ensure you have a good head-shot for your main pic so if/when people do this they will have a good image to go by.

If you've been in Chat, or just by stopping by the Vegas thread, you're used to seeing my main pic, so - I will be planning on wearing what you'd expect. I'll pack my Flag print T-shirt for the casual Thu and the Polo (as seen in the pic) for Fri; yes, I have several different ones; as I will be more dressed up for the Show Fri night and since Strat Lounge has a Dress code.

I could (as we were joking in Chat) temp-dye my hair bright Red. I could, but I won't (ex and I painted up our faces Blue to go to Blue Man Group years ago, but I'm not going to parade around looking silly in General Public - yes... go ahead... make the joke - "should look in the mirror" right? hardy-har-har).

If no-one volunteers their backyard or pool, time draws close plans need finalizing, I'll add a Sahara Poolside time so that everyone can let me know if they want to come up and enjoy the Sahara Pool area and I'll make sure to get you into the Pool area to cool off from the 110 (expected) heat of the Vegas Sat or Sun afternoon heat. Let me know.

If you have NOT ALREADY EMAILED me yet to let me know when (what days for events) you will be in/around Vegas, please do so, so I know who to really expect. I will be at the Sahara Hotel (702-737-2111), so you can contact me there (Joseph Lenard, no they won't know who YetAnotherUser is. lol) to let me know in advance what specific event(s)/outing(s) you plan on attending (or, Please let me know if you are no longer going to meet-up at a locale) so I know who we'll be looking for and give sufficient wait-up time for us all to gather points before wandering in to eat, a lounge, whatever the event (scheduled events listed in Intl. Forum Vegas GT thread, keep checking THERE to the end for additions/updates). People who provide me with a Cell phone contact number will get mine back in return (for easier communications).

Take care... looking forward to seeing as many CS members there as possible... Remember you can bring some friends or family along with you too...

CS Get-Together, Las Vegas Nevada, July 24-29

First, I understand that it may seem strange/awkward to some that someone from out-of-town is planning this GT in Vegas - which is why I'm still looking/hoping for a local resident to co-sponsor (so that we can provide this to be a Locals GT, not just events for out-of-towners). If you volunteer your yard for a BBQ, I (as I'm sure others) will pitch in for food/pop so we can incorporate the more "traditional" BBQ event as part of this overal GT; so everyone (especially the ladies - remember, bring a friend if you need to) feel more at ease (the "bring a friend" obviously holds true for this or any GT/Event) .... Anyway....

Wear Red???

Still hoping someone volunteers backyard for (Sat. 7/26 aft/eve? - we could then all go up to Sahara POOL) BBQ... I'll buy some Hamburgers/Hot-dogs!

NOTE: "Recognizing fellow CS'rs at stops of this Gathering" ...

Since different members will meet up with others at diff. times & in the varying locations; these places may be crowded; we need a method by which to recognize ea. other...

Not likely we'll memorize every1 by CS pics. The easiest, of course, will be if people consider purchasing a CS Shirt to wear to the events. Others suggest, everyone wear a Red shirt (if not wearing CS shirt, or a Flag print [choose your own Nation] like me, consider that option. You might want to consider printing off the Sign-up page (pictures portion) which will provide an easy one page (or so) ref. sheet of people on list - to this end, please ensure you have a good head-shot for your main pic so if/when people do this they will have a good image to go by.

If you've been in Chat, or just by stopping by the Vegas thread, you're used to seeing my main pic, so - I will be planning on wearing what you'd expect - A US Flag print in various forms (Thu/Fri anyway). I could (as we were joking in Chat) temp-dye my hair bright Red. I could, but I won't (ex and I painted up our faces Blue to go to Blue Man Group years ago, but I'm not going to parade around looking silly in General Public - yes... go ahead... make the joke - "should look in the mirror" right? hardy-har-har).

If no-one volunteers their backyard or pool, time draws close plans need finalizing, I'll add a Sahara Poolside time so that everyone can let me know if they want to come up and enjoy the Sahara Pool area (though this would be AWKWARD if we've not all met up somewhere else first to get to know each other a little) and I'll make sure to get you into the Pool area to cool off from the 110 (expected) heat of the Vegas Sat or Sun afternoon heat. Let me know.

If you have NOT ALREADY EMAILED me yet to let me know when (what days/events) you will be attending, please do so, so I know who to really expect. I will be at the Sahara Hotel (702-737-2111), you can contact me there (Joseph Lenard, no they won't know who YetAnotherUser is. lol) to let me know in advance what specific event(s)/outing(s) you plan on attending (or, Please let me know if you are no longer going to meet-up at a locale) so I know who we'll be looking for and give sufficient wait-up time for us all to gather points before wandering in to eat, a lounge, whatever the event (scheduled events listed in Vegas Forum GT thread, keep checking back up to the end for additions/updates). People who provide me with a Cell phone contact number will get mine back (for easier communications) in return.

Take care... looking forward to seeing as many CS members there as possible... Remember you can bring some friends or family along with you too...

USA MLB All-Star Game 2008

Wow... almost 5 hours for game...

Fitting it ended on a close play at the plate (I have not seen that many plays at the plate in Months of games as was this one single game)...

Longest (or 2nd longest, not sure) All-Star game in history of baseball... both ended in 15...

For those that didn't see it AL 4 NL 3

These games are so much better now that they mean something... And how 'bout that Home Run derby on Monday? That was wonderful also.

USA MLB All-Star Game 2008

Well, I may have exaggerated a tad but I prefer higher scoring games to Pitcher duels, which this has more or less been. It did really get me going in the extra innings here though. I'm wide awake now! not going to bed 'til this is over (now going into 13th).

USA MLB All-Star Game 2008

Wow, this thing is currently in the middle of the 12th...

This game has about bored me to sleep several times and then, finally, some excitement now that extra innings had arrived...

10th - AL with bases loaded and NO outs.... 2 bouncers with throw outs at the plate and then a close play at first on a bouncer to third to end the inning...

11th was as fun....

Wow....

CS Get-Together, Las Vegas Nevada, July 24-29

Recognizing fellow CS members at Event(s) of this Gathering...

Since different members will be meeting up with others at different times and in the varying locations; not just easily showing up to a backyard of a house where everyone is gathering for the same purpose, these places may be crowded; we need a method by which to recognize fellow CS members...

Not likely we are going to memorize everyone by their CS pics. The easiest, of course, will be if people consider purchasing a CS Shirt from the "Shirt Shop" link (top of page by sign-in/out) to wear to the events. You might want to consider printing off the Sign-up page (pictures portion) which will provide an easy one page (or so) reference sheet of people on list - to this end, please ensure you have a good head-shot for your main pic so if/when people do this they will have a good image to go by.

If you've been in Chat, or just by stopping by the Vegas thread, you're used to seeing my main pic, so - I will be planning on wearing what you'd expect. I'll pack my Flag print T-shirt for the casual Thu and the Polo (as seen in the pic) for Fri; yes, I have several different ones; as I will be more dressed up for the Show Fri night and since Strat Lounge has a Dress code.

I could (as we were joking about in the Chat room one day) dye my hair (with temp. dye) bright Red. I could, but I won't (ex and I painted up our faces Blue to go to Blue Man Group years ago, but I'm not going to parade around looking silly in General Public - yes... go ahead... make the joke - "should look in the mirror" right? hardy-har-har).

I will be at the Sahara Hotel (702-737-2111), so you can contact me there (Joseph Lenard, no they won't know who YetAnotherUser is. lol) to let me know in advance what specific event(s)/outing(s) you plan on attending (or, Please let me know if you are no longer going to meet-up at a locale) so I know who we'll be looking for and give sufficient wait-up time for us all to gather points before wandering in to eat, a lounge, whatever the event (scheduled events listed in Vegas Forum GT thread, keep checking back up to the end for additions).

Take care... looking forward to seeing as many CS members there as possible...

CS Get-Together, Las Vegas Nevada, July 24-29

sure that comment will make them (females of the site) feel so welcomed

really ladies, bring some girl-friends with you (if you need to to make you feel more comfortable), event(s) are open to anyone/everyone (but, of course, mainly geared for CS members) and have a good time

Las Vegas area Get Together (GT) for CS members

go to International Forums and then Events / Get Togethers and you'll see the VEGAS GT Thread

Las Vegas area Get Together (GT) for CS members

Hello gang, sorry I didn't think to post this in the NV forums earlier...



If you visit the International Forums (link at left column) you can then access the information for the VEGAS GT for last weekend in July of 2008... Please come on by.. Signup, or just offer suggestions...

This event is for Locals and Out-of-towners alike, come just yourself, plan to bring friends, whatever... just plan on having some good fellowship and fun...

Take care all... hope to here from you...

CS Get-Together, Las Vegas Nevada, July 24-29

MAXIMIZE WINDOW FOR BEST/EASY REVIEW

Tentative Sched.'s - Flex as Group opportunity &/or desires arise

THU. ..... THU. JULY 24 ..... THU.

17:45 gathering point at Club Sahara booth
...... front/Strip-entrance Sahara Casino

18:00 Dinner - Sahara - Sahara Buffet - $6.99

19:30 Nightlife - Sahara-Casbar $0/No cover
... Live band (21:00) - fellowship, fun, and addl. w/e planning


FRI. ..... FRI. JULY 25 ..... FRI.

09:00 Early bird FREE BINGO - Ellis Island Casino (behind Bally's)
or 10:30 FREE Gaming Lessons - Sahara Casino - CRAPS Pit
... learn the Games Rules and how to Play

12:00 Lunch SAHARA BUFFET $6.99 (we will certainly not want to eat here every meal, please make suggestions)

OPEN/TBD - Suggestions?

SHOW FLEX NIGHT ... (or explore the Strip properties)
pre-purchase Show tickets online recommended

17:00*/21:00* Dinner/Show *approx.
TEST AMERICA / Venetian / Preview Show, give opinions, GET PAID $15 -- COMEDY / various locations / $15 & up -- RAT PACK / Plaza (Show 19:30 $55/Dine$69/VIP$72-$86)(not Dining in Theatre, try $7.77 Plaza Buffet) -- ZUMANITY (Cirque du Soleil) / NY-NY / $76 -- Heli-USA - Night Flight / $100 -- PHANTOM / Venitian / $77-250 -- MORE (see VegasRoller's Shows list Post)

22:00 Freemont St. Experience - FREE EVENT
Freemont St. - Downtown - meet front of Golden Nugget

23:15 Stratosphere Tower (TOS) $14
...DRESS CODE: CASUAL: NO SHORTS, SANDELS, FLIP-FLOPS (GOOD JEANS OK) -- meet: TOS elevator entrance then 850'/100-floors up above the Strip -- Choc. lovers indulgence (Desert); Drinks; enjoy view, chat, or music -- multi-levels Fine-dining, Lounge, Observation Deck, & Thrill Rides -- Time for fellowship, fun, and additional weekend planning...


SAT. ..... SAT. JULY 26 ..... SAT.

12:00 Lunch with CS Members - OPEN/TBD - Suggestions?

13:30 - OPEN/TBD - Suggestions?

18:00 Dinner - OPEN/TBD - Suggestions?

20:00 - OPEN/TBD - Suggestions?


SUN. ..... SUN. JULY 27 ..... SUN.

12:00 Lunch with CS Members - OPEN/TBD - Suggestions?

13:30 - OPEN/TBD - Suggestions?

Ellis Island Koval (behind Bally's)
-- 19:00 Dinner - pricing/food like a Family Diner (24/h Rest.)
-- 20:00 KARAOKE - starring Shipoker, $1 MicroBrews, Karaoke voted best in Vegas, FREE Pick 6 (Promo boothe/register by 8pm/chance @ $50,000)


MON. ..... MON. JULY 28 ..... MON.

09:00 FREE BINGO - Ellis Island
or 10:30 FREE Gaming Lessons - Sahara Casino - CRAPS Pit
... learn the Games Rules and how to Play

12:00 Lunch with CS Members - OPEN/TBD - Suggestions?

13:30 - OPEN/TBD - Suggestions?

18:00 Dinner - OPEN/TBD - Suggestions?

20:00 - OPEN/TBD - Suggestions?
.. Craig Ferguson/MGM - $60


Remember, feel free to bring addtl. people along to any/all events, email with suggestions for Schedule items, CS shirts are available from the CS site "Shirt Shop" link on Main Page, and periodically drop by the Vegas Thread to Post/see latest chatter

CS Get-Together, Las Vegas Nevada, July 24-29

from Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority...
"Vegas Weekend" planning...

The ultimate Vegas weekend should start off with a reservation at the best restaurant in the hotel, as most great times are highlighted by a great meal. Make a point to linger over dinner. When done, head to the casino lounge. This is a marathon, not a sprint, and timing is everything.

You can get the best feel for Vegas this way. The casino floor bustles. It's a cacophony of sights and sounds, an energized hum you find yourself swept up in.

You can sleep in the next morning if you want; there's no rush. When you get up, take a walk along the Strip; in doing so, you'll be taking a walk around the globe and through several centuries. Take a thrill ride. You might see a few lions and a shark or two.

Don't forget to nap, as day blends seamlessly into night. Have an amazing dinner followed by a show, maybe some dancing afterwards. Or head back down to the lounge. Or to another show. Or to a nightclub or ultra-lounge with exclusive bottle service and ultra-groomed urbanites. It's ultra everything. You get the idea.
Day two can start off much the same way, but you might not be sure what day it is. There are no alarm clocks, no wake-up calls, no appointment calendars. Which is precisely the point.

You may have lit it up the night before, but you'll still want to check out the town. Go to Hoover Dam, Red Rock National Recreation Area, and maybe, if time allows, Valley of Fire. Or, take half a day for a helicopter ride over the magnificent Grand Canyon. If you behaved yourself the previous night, you could try some golf, rock climbing or river rafting.

That leaves one more night on the town. One more adventure. One more evening of unlimited possibilities.

Vegas, baby. Vegas.

visitlasvegas.com

"You can be anybody in Vegas, so why not be somebody" says the LVCVA. Now you can create your own Vegas persona via the "My Vegas" section of their site.

RE: Michigan Get Together..........

Is this on or off? When? Where? If I can afford gas when I get back from Vegas

CS Get-Together, Las Vegas Nevada, July 24-29

What we doing on Sat? or should I just chill and relax at the pool?

CS Get-Together, Las Vegas Nevada, July 24-29

I'd even like to see Carrot Top... he's appeared on The Late, Late, Show with Craig Ferguson several times and I always find myself laughing when he's a guest...

Many years ago, when Blue Man was still fairly new, I did myself all up in the Blue also to go to the show... That was so fun...

CS Get-Together, Las Vegas Nevada, July 24-29

....CONTINUED....

SUN. ..... SUN. JULY 27, 2008 ..... SUN. JULY 27, 2008 ... SUN.

12:00 Lunch with CS Members - OPEN/TBD - Suggestions?

13:30 Afternoon activities - OPEN/TBD - Suggestions?

Ellis Island Casino 4178 Koval Lane @Flamingo (behind Bally's)
-- 19:00 Dinner - pricing/food like a Family Diner
-- 20:00 Evening activities - KARAOKE (starring Shipoker)
.... $1 MicroBrews - 24hr Restaurant - Karaoke voted best in Vegas
.... FREE Pick 6, Promo boothe, register by 8pm (chance @ $50,000)



MON. ..... MON. JULY 28, 2008 ..... MON. JULY 28, 2008 ... MON.

09:00 Early bird FREE BINGO - Ellis Island Casino (behind Bally's)

12:00 Lunch with CS Members - OPEN/TBD - Suggestions?

13:30 Afternoon activities - OPEN/TBD - Suggestions?

18:00 Dinner - OPEN/TBD - Suggestions?

20:00 Evening activities - OPEN/TBD - Suggestions?
.. Craig Ferguson/MGM - $60



For more information about each stop/activity Google search the location

Please email with suggestions for Schedule items

remember CS shirts are available from the CS site "Shirt Shop" link on Main Page

Periodically drop by the Vegas Forum Thread to Post/see latest chatter or visit the Chat Room

CS Get-Together, Las Vegas Nevada, July 24-29

Recognizing people will have different Budgets (including me) to adhere to during this elongated gathering, I will offer various options including some NO/LOW COST ones
$AVE - WHATEVER PROPERTY YOU GO INTO, ASK FOR A FUN-BOOK FOR DISCOUNTS AT THAT LOCATION


Tentative Schedules - We will Flex as group opportunities and/or desires arise

THUR. ..... THUR. JULY 24, 2008 ..... THUR. JULY 24, 2008

17:45 gathering point at Club Sahara booth
...... at the front of the Sahara Casino at the Strip entrance

18:00 Dinner - Sahara Hotel/Casino - Sahara Buffet - $6.99

19:30 Nightlife - Sahara Casino- Casbar Lounge - $0 NO COVER
... Live band (21:00) - fellowship, fun, and additional w/e planning
----- New to Vegas? Regulars can help you plan/book side activities
....... If you wish to expand your sight-seeing from the Strip area
....... Considerations: Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, and more by Bus




FRIDAY ..... FRIDAY JULY 25, 2008 ..... FRIDAY JULY 25, 2008

09:00 Early bird FREE BINGO - Ellis Island Casino (behind Bally's)

12:00 Lunch with CS Members - OPEN/TBD - Suggestions?

Afternoon activities - OPEN/TBD - Suggestions?

PICK A SHOW FLEX NIGHT ... (or use time to explore the Strip properties)
pre-purchase Show tickets online recommended - click on CS Vegas.com banner ad

17:00 Dinner - time approximate -
--- TEST AMERICA/Venetian - GET PAID $15 Preview Show & give your opinions
--- COMEDY/various locations - ($15 & up) (Jay Leno, Mirage, $100)
--- RAT PACK IS BACK/Plaza (Show 730p $55 & Dine $69)(VIP $72/$86)
..... if not doing the Dinner in Theatre, $7.77 Plaza Buffet is good deal
--- ZUMANITY/NY NY - least expensive Cirque du Soleil show ($76)
--- PHANTOM/Venitian - Classic with Spectacular effects ($77-250)
--- SHOWCASE THEATERS - ($8) by MGM on Strip
--- MORE see VegasRoller's Shows list in Vegas Forum or consult Vegas.com

22:00 Freemont Street Experience - FREE EVENT
Freemont Street - Downtown - front entrance of Golden Nugget

23:15 Stratosphere Tower (TOS) $14 - gaze at the wonders of the Strip
.. meet: TOS elevator entrance then 850'/100-floors up above the Strip
.. Choc. lovers indulgence (Desert); Drinks; enjoy view, chat, or music
.. DRESS CODE:CASUAL: NO SHORTS,SANDELS,FLIP-FLOPS (good Jeans OK)
.. multi-levels Fine-dining, Lounge, Observation Deck, & Thrill Rides
.... Time for fellowship, fun, and additional weekend planning...



SAT. ..... SAT. JULY 26, 2008 ..... SAT. JULY 26, 2008 ... SAT.

12:00 Lunch with CS Members - OPEN/TBD - Suggestions?

13:30 Afternoon activities - OPEN/TBD - Suggestions?

18:00 Dinner - OPEN/TBD - Suggestions?

20:00 Evening activities - OPEN/TBD - Suggestions?

CS Get-Together, Las Vegas Nevada, July 24-29

Vegas GT attendees:

Please let me know (email privately, don't post travel info to Forum)...
--- How (driving/flying/live-here) you will be arriving and departing Vegas
--- Staying (at Sahara, with friends/family, home/local, ____________)
--- Days you will be available to participate in CS GT events? (days/time)
--- you can come for any or all - you don't have to be here all Thu-Tue Days
------- ie Thu (24th) to Tue (29th) any time
---------- Fri (25th) noon to Mon (28th) noon (except Sun am and afternoon)
---------- Fri (25th) late driving up, Sat all day, Sun until 9pm (driving back)
... so that I can be aware of who to expect for/at/in plans

Getting around Vegas...
RTC (bus system) - 24 hour / all access pass $5.00 (from Driver)
Strip Trolley - $2.50/ride - all access pass (day/night) $4.25/each
Strip Hotels Monorail - $5.00/ride - all day pass $9.00
..... Monorail does NOT get you downtown or to the front of all Hotels
Cabs, of course, but can get expensive (perhaps we can cab-pool)


Recognizing people will have different Budgets (including me) to adhere to during this elongated gathering, I will offer various options including some NO/LOW COST ones
$AVE - WHATEVER PROPERTY YOU GO INTO, ASK FOR A FUN-BOOK FOR DISCOUNTS AT THAT LOCATION


Tentative Schedules - We will Flex as group opportunities and/or desires arise - TENTATIVE SCHEDULES UNDER DEVELOPMENT... Please email with your thoughts... I will post some tentative plans to the Forum soon... Lunches, Dinners, Activities, Late-Night... Those of us that are Vegas regulars can help you work out any particular activities you may wish to partake in away from the Group (or in sub-groups) - the idea is for everyone to have FUN while in Vegas!


Feel free to email me, post to Vegas Forum Thread, or stop by the Chat room (bunch of us usually in there)...

When/Where possible, kindly use the CS sites Banner and other click-through links to visit sites to gather information and/or book plans....

Take care...

Joe / YetAnotherUser

CS Get-Together, Las Vegas Nevada, July 24-29

Show Review (Vegas.com) [editted for space]
Unmasking 'Phantom'

By Kristine McKenzie

When the Venetian resort announced it was spending $40 Mil. to design a custom-built theater for "Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular," (TLVS) audiences knew they were going to be getting a little something extra in this version of the popular Broadway musical. Even though the Las Vegas production has been enhanced, fans of the original will not be disappointed. Creator Andrew Lloyd Webber, director Hal Prince, choreographer Gillian Lynne and others from the show's original creative team helped develop Phantom - TLVS and pared the show from its original 2.5 hours down to one hour 35 minutes. Some dialogue and the intermission have been cut from the original, but all of Webber's well-known songs remain intact.

The things that distinguish the Las Vegas version of "Phantom" from its Broadway counterpart are elaborate new sets and special effects and the 1,800-seat theater, which is itself a spectacle.

Welcome to 19th century Paris

The Venetian employed renowned architect David Rockwell to design the Phantom Theatre, which took 11 months to build. The site, located in a space formerly occupied by the Guggenheim Museum, had to be completely excavated and the theater was built from the ground up.

Designed to closely resemble the Opera Garnier in Paris, the lavish Theatre features plush red seats and curtains, gold statues and carvings, a hand-painted ceiling topped with an 80-foot wide dome and opera boxes lining the sides. The opera boxes are inhabited by 70 colorful mannequins, which were built in Belgium and each one is completely outfitted in an authentic period costume.

The centerpiece of the theater is the chandelier, which weighs 2,100 pounds and cost $4.5 Mil. to create. The shimmering chandelier is comprised of 29,444 individual crystals that were hand strung.

In this version, the chandelier hangs in four pieces, which assemble in dramatic fashion during the beginning of the show. The spokes of the ceiling's dome support 32 cables that guide the chandelier into place and it takes 40 individual computers, complete with navigational software, to run the chandelier. During the show's climactic scene, the chandelier falls 45 feet in three seconds and stops only 10 feet above those seated beneath it - an effect that always causes a stir in the audience.

"The people sitting underneath feel the wind rush and some people scream … and I don't blame them," said Production Stage Manager Ray Gin. In addition to the customized theater, the production differs from the original with new sets, state-of-the-art technology and special effects.

Enhancement and modernization of the illusions throughout the show were developed in part by Jim Steinmeyer, who has also worked with David Copperfield.

The stage measures 60 by 50 feet - mammoth by Broadway standards. A special CO2 fog machine spreads dry ice 360 degrees around the stage to fill it quickly during the lake scenes.

Besides the 43 actors working onstage, there are 70 crew members behind the scenes making the magic happen and making sure everything runs smoothly including stunt people, wardrobe, makeup and wig assistants.

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RE: What is the most "boring" film you've ever seen?

You can add The Love Guru to the list

CS Get-Together, Las Vegas Nevada, July 24-29

This is as much an open question for those just popping their heads in to see what is going on with this GT as it is for those signed-up so far...

We've had input and suggestions for some Bingo or Keno and Karaoke times, what is your hopes and/or expectations while in Vegas with your CS mates???

RE: What is the most "boring" film you've ever seen?

Some so mediocre I don't even recall, but some disappointing I do remember....

Older one (potentially worse film I've ever seen):
Gone Fishing (Joe Pesci / Danny Glover)

A little more recent:
Fracture (Anthony Hopkins)

... so many films that drag on seemingly endlessly ...

In Theaters now:
The Happening
while it is only 90minutes, it feels like 3 hours; while some suspense, it just doesn't really go anywhere; it turns out being just a propaganda film for ________ (ok, I'll not give that away)....