Pick of the Week: Cuties

These dainty oranges certainly live up to their name: Cuties.  This lesser known orange is a personal favorite because they are superbly easy to peel and incredibly juicy and delicious.  On top of that the small size makes them a well proportioned snack.

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NBC to produce new Las Vegas poker TV series

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Dadgummit, this was our idea years ago. If only we had a few million to invest.

NBC will produce a new Las Vegas poker series that pits poker professionals against poker amateurs.

The same production company behind NBC's "Poker After Dark" created "Face the Ace" and is slated to begin Aug. 1.

Our idea was to have a poker pro play against a table full of amateurs in a regular low-limit cash game in Las Vegas. Could a pro survive the volatility of a regular game?

We suspect the new show will be at higher stakes.

Slot manufacturers IGT and Bally battle in court

Behind the scenes of slot machines are numerous patents that prevent competitors from using (profiting on) each other's ideas.

Things like the wheel, for example.

The largest slot machine manufacturer, International Game Technology, has long held a patent on using a wheel in a gaming device. It's most familiar in the Wheel of Fortune slot machine, where players get to spin a wheel for a credit award whenever a symbol lands in their game.

Bally Technologies has been in a heated court battle against IGT, trying to invalidate some of their patents. Namely the wheel, which Bally was successful in dismissing. (Bally had a vested interest, because they use a wheel of their own in their games, though to get around the patent, instead of the wheel itself spinning, the ball or arrow spun.) As a result, expect to see more slot machines with wheels in the future.

IGT struck back with a series of patents that Bally was infringing on, involving networked gaming and bonusing. This time the federal court ruled in favor of IGT, upholding the patents.

For years casinos have been talking about networking slot machines. Now you know why it's taking so long -- the technology is being held up in court.

Swine Flu Confirmed in Nevada

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Nevada was listed on the CDC website as having a single confirmed case of swine flu. The infected individual is a two-year-old girl in the Reno area of Northern Nevada. State health officials urged Nevada lawmakers to not panic saying the state is well prepared to handle the virus outbreak.

No cases of swine flu have been reported in Las Vegas to date although health officials believe it's only a matter of time, especially if the threat worsens.

Justin Bonomo Defeats Michael Mizrachi for the WSOP-C Championship at Caesars Palace Las Vegas

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It took more than four hours of heads-up play before a champion was declared in the World Series of Poker Circuit Main Event at Caesars Palace Las Vegas. When the final river hit the felt Justin Bonomo had all of second place finisher, Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi's chips, thus ending the 2009 WSOP Circuit Tournament at Caesars Palace for 2009.

The two seasoned pro poker players provided hours of exciting poker with each mounting a considerable chip lead over the other, then watch as they went back across the table again and again. For his victory Justin Bonomo received $237,692 in cash, the gold Championship ring, and a $10,000 seat in the 2009 WSOP Main Event at the Rio Resort in Las Vegas beginning at the end of May.

Michael Mizrachi takes home $143,512 as the first runner up. Men "The Master" Nguyen was eliminated in third place for $91,937, Jeremiah DeGreef grabbed $71,756 for fourth and Matt Graham collected $56,059 going out in the fifth spot.

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WSOP Circuit Final Table Today at Caesars Palace Las Vegas

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Even thought the 187 buy-in's don't compare to last year's 334 entrants the field for this year's event included many of poker's best known players. Johnny Chan, holder of 10 WSOP bracelets including back-to-back wins in the $10K main event - 1987 & 1988, was among the pros taking a seat in the $5,000 buy-in championship. At another table was 1998 WSOP Main Event champion and 2008 $50K HORSE champion Scotty Nguyen with 5 WSOP bracelets.

This small, but elite field also included Men Nguyen, Dan Hannenmann, Gavin Smith, Erick Lindgren, Kathy Liebert, David SInger, Mark Seif, David Pham, Michael Mizrachi, Justin Bonomo, Ester Taylor, and Dwyte Pilgrim. Nothing small about the level of talent or their ability to win. By the end of day 2, late Tuesday evening, the field was reduced to 17 players, all in the money. The event is paying 18 places with the winner carrying away $237,692 in cash plus a gold WSOP Circuit championship ring. Second place will receive $143,512 and third collects $91,937. The event collected a $896,950 prize pool.

The action continues on Wednesday beginning at High Noon in the poker room at Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas strip and will continue until we have a champion. This is a great opportunity to see some of poker's best going wide open in their quest for the gold so stop by and stake out your spot on the rail, you'll be so close you can hear them sweat.

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3-2-1 Blog… and beer

It seems like just a week ago we were preparing for another Beer and Blog… Oh, wait… it WAS just a week ago.

Time to start RSVPing for this Thursday’s Beer and Blog. As per usual we will be meeting at the Freakin’ Frog on Maryland Parkway across from the UNLV campus from 6-8 PM.

Don’t forget that the Freakin’ Frog offers happy hour 2-1 beer specials and they have a menu for ordering some bar food as well.

Please send your RSVPs via twitter to @beernblogvegas or @rally666 or leave a comment on the post below!

See you there!

Who’s Coming

Pizza Delivery: Postal Service Style

Las Vegas has amazing food but every once in awhile all I can think about is some Chicago deep dish pizza. Girodano’s has been serving this traditional dish for 34 years now and it has become a Chicago phenomenon.

I absolutely love Giordano’s traditional Chicago deep dish pizza. So when I heard that they are now selling their pizzas partially baked and then frozen. You just go on their website where you simply place your order and your amazing traditional Chicago deep dish pizza will be delivered straight to your door in usually 2 to 4 business days. This is perfect to have friends over or just to have a family night with some deep dish pizza!

http://www.giordanos.com

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The Producers Las Vegas Show

If you are looking for things to do in Las Vegas The Producers has been a famous show for quite sometime now. Running in New York City and London this shows has built up a very decent following. It has been a show that has been critically acclaimed and enjoyed by almost all who have ventured out to see this performance. The Producers show in Las Vegas is no exception to the phenomenon of the The Producers show.

For all of you who might be wondering what exactly the producers show is one of those shows that is timeless in quality and appeals to many different demographics. The plot comes down to a thiefing show producer and accountant as they combine heads to pocket investor money for various theaters. Famous tv show actor and movie actor Tony Danza plays the lead role of Max Bialystock. the show is extremely humourous with many different characters and personalities that come together to perform a show that is guaranteed to keep you laughing and chuckling from beggining to end.

This show happens at the Paris Las Vegas hotel and can be bought online or at the Paris Hotel box office. Show times are 8 PM Monday – Friday. Two shows occur on the weekends at 6 PM and 8 PM as well.

Tan Factory offers locals free 5 days of tanning

The Tan Factory will give Las Vegas locals free tanning for 5 consecutive days. No purchase necessary.

Customers must be new (or must not have tanned at The Tan Factory for the past 12 months) for the free tanning. Current customers receive a $10 credit toward a purchase.

Must be at least 18 and show a valid Nevada I.D.

Print the pass at this link.

Tan Factory locations:

Silverado Ranch & Maryland
9775 S. Maryland Parkway
702-215-2994
(Albertson's / 24 Hour Fitness Center)

College & Horizon
595 College Drive, Suite B
702-566-6962
(Albertson's Shopping Center)

Aliante & 215
6935 Aliante Parkway
702-307-3094
(Smith's Shopping Center)

Trails/ Village Center
1930 Village Center Circle
702-838-9888
(Von's Shopping Center)

Charleston & Rampart
8975 W. Charleston Boulevard
702-360-9549
(Whole Foods Center)

Craig & 95
7121 W. Craig Road
702-215-3020
(Albertson's Shopping Center)

Lake Mead & Buffalo
7501 W. Lake Mead Dr. Ste. 110
702-869-2070
(Next to Gold's Gym)

Montecito - Durango & 95
7120 N. Durango Drive
702-212-5749
(Smith's Shopping Center)

Desert Inn & Durango
3180 S. Durango Drive, Suite 1
702-215-6550
(Von's Shopping Center)

Flamingo & 215
9809 W. Flamingo, Suite 3 & 4
702-212-0826
(In the LVAC center next to Joe's Crab Shack)