Lighten Up, Francis

CNN reports on a bunch of jerks causing enough trouble to shut down the Strip between Bellagio and MGM Grand last night. I like a good riot as much as the next guy, but I really prefer them to be confined to European football games and Guns n’ Roses concerts.

Five Hundy by Midnight 53: News Notes

In this edition of the original Las Vegas podcast:

  • New Frontier plans
  • Imperial Palace accepts reservations until at least July 2007
  • GM test track at Sahara
  • MDA telethon returns to Las Vegas
  • Oceans 13-D?
  • Boardwalk closing info
  • Purple Reign relocates
  • Time magazine discusses the condo bust
  • Aladdin-Planet Hollywood breaks ground on its condo tower
  • Strat observation deck on the cheap
  • Your Dice Won’t Pass by Edison Rocket Train

  • >Five Hundy By Midnight 1/28/06 (27:30 min, 25.3 MB)

    Five Hundy by Midnight 51: Boardwalk Tribute

    In this edition of the original Las Vegas podcast:

  • Listener voicemail and mad props from Brian at Coverville
  • News about Stratosphere shutting down the coaster, San Remo becoming Hooters, Barbary Coast to South Coast shuttles, Stardust plans, and Vegas Week on the Travel Channel
  • A visit to the Boardwalk Surf Buffet and a final drink in tribute

  • Five Hundy By Midnight 1/8/06 (29:19 min, 27 MB)