Random Vegas
In 2002, Stratosphere owners proposed a roller coaster attraction that would depart from the base of the pod, drop passengers to the ground at a top speed of 93mps before curving at the bottom into a misshapen "U" track that would cross Las Vegas Blvd. The project was blocked by residents claiming it would not only be a distraction for traffic but would undermine plans to revitalize the area by discourage new residents from moving in. Almost 20 years later, the revitalization plans have yet to materialize (No Limit)
Twitpic of the week
This week I realized I will not be able to get a helicopter pilots license; because there is a 100% chance that I’ll be too distracted enjoying views like the one shared this week by @MaverickHeli and die in a fiery crash. That being said, what a way to go. If I could only guarantee that I’d crash into a remote area so I was the only one hurt. But again, I can’t, because I’d be too distracted looking at views like the one shared this week by @MaverickHeli. Something else this picture forces me to realize is I need to work on my patience so I can take a Helicopter ride over Vegas, or many of them. Or maybe not so I can continue to be captivated every time someone shares a unique view. Shit, now I have dueling patience issues.
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Looking at the same thing everyone else sees and seeing it in a way no one else before has is just one of the many reasons he took a property that failed almost the day it opened and turned it into the most successful gaming company in Vegas history. Yet, despite all he accomplished, I wouldn’t be surprised if you’ve never even heard of a man referred to by many as one of the most influential in the evolution of Las Vegas. This is Bill Bennett’s story.
Make no mistake about it, Bill Bennett was a genius; a true pioneer in gaming. While history will forever glorify the legacy of Steve Wynn and Kirk Kerkorian, Bill Bennett is the reason Las Vegas is as popular and diverse as it is today. Before him, no one in Vegas seemed to care about the majority of the people who listen to shows like ours. While some argue things have changed for the worst and lament for the days of old when tuxes and gowns were required attire for an evening in Las Vegas, Bennett saw that it was a place that should be enjoyed by all. While he never cared much for self promotion or the kind of attention Wynn embraces, ultimately he did want credit for what he did. While historians recognize him as one the most important figures in the cities history, we honor his memory by making sure you, the listener, die-hard lovers of Las Vegas, know this as well.
If your interested in learning more about Bill Bennett, check out "Forgotten Man"
