E-253: Tears For Fears of Cirque

Random Vegas

There is a small thematic sub-text of cirque’s Beatles LOVE being the band’s last concert? (Vegas Chatter)

Twitpic of the week

Palpable, in a word, is how I would describe @jenhaught's picture and this week's "Twitpic of the week".  The view of the strip, south of Paris, at night, taken from the Eiffel Tower experience is so intense it's almost tangible, also known as the actual definition of the word Palpable.  One of the most interesting effects views like this and ones available at the Mandarin Oriental or the High Roller is, while they are stunningly beautiful, they also create an intense desire to abandon said view and become a part of it.  It reminds one of the philosophy that there are two kinds of people in the world, Astronomers and Astronauts.  Astronomers observe and enjoy space from a distance, in the safety of familiar surroundings; while an Astronaut ventures into the vast unknown to experience it.  I get the impression the majority of people who love Las Vegas are the latter, even if only in Las Vegas.

News

Caesars Sells Harrah's

MGM Resorts hires sexual predators 

Auto Collection Closing at LINQ   

E-246: Queen Elizabeth in the Closet

Random Vegas

While drafting up the final deal for MGM to purchase Mirage Resorts, Kirk Kerkorian’s lawyer tried to get him to put a non-compete clause in the agreement; which he responded “absolutely not.   The best thing that could happen to us is that Steve comes back and builds a place across the street”  (Book Winner Takes All)

Twitpic of the week

It's a view we've all enjoyed before in one form or another and is most likely the happy place you go to in your mind when such psychological barriers need to be established.  The view of Vegas at night, it's energy and noise muted by the window in your room, separating you from basking in all it's glory does little to suppress the feeling of excitement attained by simply observing it.  In my experience, the feelings this view stirs up can only be compared to the anticipation you feel just before having sex.  Euphoria brought on by the knowledge that what you are about to experience is the pinnacle of human pleasure.  Thank you @TheLINQ for stirring up such light headed bliss.

News

Park MGM Pool Progress

Wynn Policy Changes

Renovated Rooms at Cosmopolitan