Category Archives: Animals

“Complete disaster” at Marina Bay Sands

Posted on June 9, 2010 by David McKee

That’s what litigants allege about the premiere convention at Las Vegas Sands‘ $5.5 billion Singapore behemoth. In its countersuit to Sands’ opening broadside, the Inter-Pacific Bar Association essentially accuses Station of promising a five-star experience and delivering a Walmart one … Continue reading →

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Harrah’s $1.5B Bratislava bet; Marina Bay Sands booms; Falcons swoop upon Hilton, etc.

Posted on June 2, 2010 by David McKee

With almost no exception other than The Newspaper That Shall Remain Nameless, a $1.85 billion Metropolis project headed up by Harrah’s Entertainment has flown completely under the radar of the U.S. media ever since its announcement last October. Oh, some … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Atlantic City, Colony Capital, Current, Economy, Environment, Genting, Harrah's, International, James Packer, Labor, Lawrence Ho, Macau, Melco Crown Entertainment, MGM Mirage, Pansy Ho, Sheldon Adelson, Singapore, Stanley Ho, Steve Wynn, Tribal, TV, Wall Street | 2 Comments

Poultry in Motion

Posted on June 1, 2010 by David McKee

PETA is not amused — but you will be as the Best.Casino Promotion.Ever rolls into Pittsburgh. We speak of course of the Tic-tac-toe-playing chicken, Ginger. Given a choice between working the casino circuit, being cooked for dinner or laying eggs … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Archon Corp., Current, Entertainment, Marketing, Neil Bluhm, Pennsylvania | 3 Comments

Archonomics: Poultry in motion

Posted on April 22, 2010 by David McKee

All of cyberspace has been agog with Archon Corp. Treasurer Sue Lowden‘s chickens for health care proposal. Normally we’d chalk up this kind of Green Acres-inspired policy to spring fever and leave it at that — were it not for … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Archon Corp., Economy, Election, The Strip | 4 Comments

Face of the Week

Posted on April 16, 2010 by David McKee

This haunting visage belongs to Chuck, a Russian Blue who was reader Detroit1051‘s faithful friend for over 14 years. He’s been gone from this earth a couple of years now but lives on in Detroit’s heart and as his Twitter … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Pets, Technology | 2 Comments

Tragedy in Vegas

Posted on March 22, 2010 by David McKee

There’s need everywhere you look nowadays but if you’re an S&G reader in the Las Vegas area and have blankets or animal cages to spare, Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary could use them in the wake of a devastating fire. If you’re … Continue reading →

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Face of the Week

Posted on March 19, 2010 by David McKee

Mr. Bit (1993-2010). Rest in peace, buddy.

Posted in Animals, Current, Pets | 2 Comments

Todd English, P.D.Q.

Posted on March 17, 2010 by David McKee

First of all, huge thanks to all who have sent their condolences regarding Mr. Bit. We’re all in quite a funk at home. Rascal‘s reaction was the most heartbreaking. When we brought the empty cat carrier back, he ran up, … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, CityCenter, Current, Dining, Entertainment, MGM Mirage, Pets, The Strip | 5 Comments

Mr. Bit, 1993-2010

Posted on March 16, 2010 by David McKee

Another of my cats crossed the proverbial Rainbow Bridge today, ending 14 years of faithful companionship. Our vet says we did the right thing but that doesn’t lessen the sense of betrayal, even though Mr. Bit could no longer eat … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, CityCenter, Current, Dining, Pets | 17 Comments

Case Bets: Pinnacle’s new CEO; Mr. Bit

Posted on March 15, 2010 by David McKee

S&G congratulates Anthony Sanfilippo, new president and COO of Pinnacle Entertainment. A former regional overseer for Harrah’s Entertainment (prexy of its Central and Western divisions), he’s familiar with the ground on which Pinnacle’s battles will be fought, including Lousiana, Missouri … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Current, Harrah's, Indiana, Louisiana, Missouri, Pets, Pinnacle Entertainment | 2 Comments

Kudos for Loveman

Posted on February 9, 2010 by David McKee

Harrah’s Entertainment is no longer going to the dogs — or won’t be, if it gets its way in Iowa. It’s offered to pay the Hawkeye State a tidy $70 million in exchange for being released from its greyhound-racing requirement … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Harrah's, Iowa, Racinos, Regulation, Sports | 1 Comment

Lunch with Fasolt

Posted on February 1, 2010 by David McKee

He’s chowing down lustily on some Friskies “Sea Captain’s Choice” at this very moment. Having worked all weekend, I’m taking a slight “staycation” from S&G. That translates as “I’m doing long-deferred housework.” I have no idea what’s happening in the … Continue reading →

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Dog shoots man

Posted on February 1, 2010 by David McKee

No, really. Now that’s putting the “sport” into hunting. Meanwhile, out in the Aloha State … A McDonald’s employee in Hawaii, commenting on the customer who got impatient at the drive-through and ran over a fellow customer — twice, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Current, Harrah's | 1 Comment

If you’re not in Vegas today …

Posted on January 18, 2010 by David McKee

… you’re not missing anything, I’m afraid. The skies are battleship gray and likely to remain so the rest of the week, dampening attendance at CityCenter‘s pocket park. On the other hand, that’s perfect weather to stay indoors and gamble, … Continue reading →

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Bulletin of a death foretold

Posted on January 15, 2010 by David McKee

Mr. Bit, manifesting his customary enthusiasm toward displays of affection. Monday, my vet called to say that Mr. Bit‘s biopsy results had returned and I should call her back. It’s one of those moments when your heart sinks through the … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Current, Pets | 9 Comments

Garth Brooks, City Center’s art: the reviews

Posted on January 7, 2010 by David McKee

Much has been made of the $40 million in art lavished upon CityCenter. Virtually all of it is stunning in isolation but how does it work in context? CityLife dispatched me on a mission to evaluate CC’s many installations. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Architecture, CityCenter, Current, Entertainment, MGM Mirage, Pets, Politics, Steve Wynn, The Strip | 5 Comments

Hail Caesars!

Posted on January 5, 2010 by David McKee

We saw this sign during an overnight stay at the Augustus Tower, several months back. If more casino venues implemented rules like these, Las Vegas would be a little easier on the eyes. Don’t forget to vote in our newest … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Harrah's, Pets, The Strip | 1 Comment

Going … going … Gaughan

Posted on December 30, 2009 by David McKee

Having been handed a virtual monopoly on the Mesquite casino market by Nevada regulators, blowhard Randy Black proceeded to run it and his company into the ground. So he entered prepackaged bankruptcy this week and proclaimed victory. And why not? … Continue reading →

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Back in Vegas

Posted on November 30, 2009 by David McKee

Just returned from Chicago last night and so far I’m showing few ill-effects [knock wood] from the swine flu vaccine that was administered to me at O’Hare International Airport. (Can’t get one at my doctor’s office, can get one at … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, CityCenter, Current, Entertainment, Illinois, Pets, Riviera, The Strip, Tourism | 2 Comments

Goliath, computer nerd; Lowden Trek: The Wrath of Reid

Posted on October 20, 2009 by David McKee

As some may recall, the saga of Goliath, the LVA rescue kitten, had a happy ending. Not only has he found a new, loving home but the hyperactive little fellow (whose new owners renamed him "Murderface") has developed an interest … Continue reading →

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