Today’s headline news of the tragic death of Amy Winehouse brings to light the finality of addiction. Although reports so far are only saying that her death is “unexplained” an overdose is most certainly what is coming to most people’s mind. Mother of Amy Winehouse Predicted an Early End to her Life In 2008 Amy’s…
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With the recent scandal of Rupert Murdoch and Britain’s tabloid newspaper, News of the World, bringing a sense of astonishment and revolt to people all over the globe this is a prime time to talk about journalism ethics in today’s media. The communities of journalists are under intense pressure to perform their duties in an…
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Las Vegas and the World Market Center are geared up and ready to go for the summer 2011 furniture extravaganza. Twice a year this event comes to Las Vegas and brings designers, buyers, and furniture industry professionals from all over the globe. This, my friends, is the largest home furnishings and accessories event in the…
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It looks like the Las Vegas Press Club sure knew how to have a good time back in 1963. In this episode of the Las Vegas Branding Iron Record 1963 report we are reprinting an article about a rollicking and fun trip that took press clubbers and guests to Overton, Nevada by way of the…
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The staff at the Nevada State Museum is preparing for our long-anticipated move to our new facility at the Springs Preserve. We’ve always known that the move was coming and that we’d have to be ready at a moment’s notice. But after dreaming and planning the museum for years, attending the groundbreaking in 2007, receiving…
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The Fall MAGIC convention will be in Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center and the Las Vegas Convention Center August 22nd to the 24th. This is the big one for all things fashion related. MAGIC is the foremost tradeshow event in the worldwide fashion industry. This is where new trends come to life and…
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The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) reports record-breaking numbers in international travel and tourism. The U.S. Department of Commerce and Research reported that, during 2010, 18% of Las Vegas’s visitors and 27% of its revenue came from international travel and business. The LVCVA operates the Cashman Center and Las Vegas Convention Center. They…
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Whether you’re a seasoned gambler, a fan of opulent performances, or a lover of rich history, Las Vegas has something to offer everyone. Among the vast treasures are books about Las Vegas, rich with insights and unique perspectives on this city of lights. They allow us to unravel Sin City’s vibrant history, culture, and complex…
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In my continuing saga regarding the issue of the Las Vegas Press Club Branding Iron Record 1963, an interesting and amusing article has gotten my attention. Although the article is about a fire that devastated a prominent Vegas newspaper, the Branding Iron Record managed to find a bit of satire and levity in the incident.…
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Nevada became a state in 1864, when the Civil War needed gold and silver to help finances. The first Nevada newspaper sprang into being the following year. Current times and new media have brought online news to compete with printed versions. While daily newspapers still flourish, many people rely on the Internet to get their…
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