John P. McDonnall
Story Archive
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As We See It
Thinking about Sheen, Smigel and other stuff
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Also, Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort is offering a great deal.
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Gaming
Asia is dwarfing Nevada's uptick in gaming revenue
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Good news! Also, not-so-good news!
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As We See It
Why we're not amused by amusement park plans
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 A 19th century entertainment is sweeping Vegas.
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As We See It
Thinking about pot roast, how awesome Vegas is and more
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Also, yet another reason the Cosmopolitan is the coolest place ever.
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Dining
The Land of More: a venture into the kitchen of the Rio’s Carnival World Buffet
Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011 What does it take to put out $45,000 worth of food every day? One Weekly writer finds out
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Development
A new stadium at UNLV might sound like a bad idea. Think again
Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011 A new stadium could mean economic development, rather than devastation, for the area.
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As We See It
Thinking about Glen Lerner, the Bellagio's art gallery and more
Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011 Also, the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art is closing its gift shop.
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Casinos
Beware! Some Strip properties are resorting to nickel and diming
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011 Resort fees are getting totally out of hand.
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As We See It
Thinking about overtipping, Bryce Harper and more
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011 Also, what we'd like to buy from the Hard Rock Hotel.
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As We See It
The weapons industry shows off its latest at its Vegas convention
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011 CES, AVN...what next? Oh yeah, guns.
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As We See It
Slot machines: agents of addiction?
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011 Have slot machines become too entertaining?
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As We See It
Thinking about the iPhone, Starbucks' Trenta and more
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011 Also, we found out that Las Vegas rocks at tipping.
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As We See It
Instead of assigning blame for the Arizona rampage, we should be asking, ‘What now?’
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 The fact is, we might never understand what motivated the shooter.
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An only-in-Vegas story
Friday, Jan. 7, 2011 What a tow truck takes from a Weekly writer, a casino gives back.
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As We See It
Thinking about broken iPhone alarms and the weather outside and in
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011 Also, the Golden Nugget introduces the coolest ATM ever.
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Features
The Weekly’s under-the-radar, semi-important, revealing, tragic, quirky and inspiring Year in Review
Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010 News you missed, intriguing oddities and stories that inspired us or pissed us off.
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As We See It
Christmas cheer, Vegas-style
Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010 One Weekly editor's holiday experiences in Sin City
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As We See It
Thinking about Jay-Z, cold weather and the Salvation Army
Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010 Who's getting $1 million to play New Year's Eve?
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As We See It
Say what? 2010’s best quotes
Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010 Really, she thought it was Trident.
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Cosmopolitan
The Cosmopolitan faces an uphill battle on the gaming front
Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010 In the weeks leading up to opening day at the Cosmopolitan, gaming blogs and message boards vibrated with a scandalous rumor.
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UNLV
Hey! Chill out, Rebel fans
Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010 The UNLV men’s basketball team is off to an impressive start, but apparently the good news has not reached some fans.
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Business
Zappos needs to face facts: It’s not so special
Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 We’re dancing in the streets and toasting our yard-tall margaritas to the fact that a midsize company has decided not to leave Southern Nevada.
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As We See It
Thinking about a sports arena and dreaming of Chick-fil-A
Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 Also, you should check out the Las Vegas Philharmonic
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CityCenter
Fact-checking CityCenter
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010 Here we separate the promises made, kept and broken.
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As We See It
Thinking about five-diamond resorts and underwater homes
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010 Also, we think you should check out the Left of Center Gallery.
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People
A new reality for Rick Dale of 'American Restoration'
Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010 Early last year, local antiques restorer had had enough.
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Poker
Poker skills translate well to everyday situations
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010 Las Vegas’ answer to the tent revival
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A&E
Thinking about Shania Twain, a giant Jesus and more!
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010 Also, check out Thomas Willis' art at Trifecta Gallery.
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Local Elections
Three thoughts on Reid-Angle
Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010 You have to marvel at Harry Reid’s survival instincts, and two other thoughts.
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First Friday
Nevada Repertory Dance Theater to perform Dr. Seuss classics
Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010 What happens when The Wiggles meets So You Think You Can Dance?
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Politics
Live blog: Reid wins ... and other news
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010 The Weekly's John P. McDonnall will be live-blogging from the time polls close, at 7 p.m.
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Politics
Where's Angle's tricorn hat?
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010 Look who the Nevada press corps caught voting Tuesday morning in Reno.
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Football
Thinking about 'SNL' impressions, fantasy football and more
Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010 Also, Cirque performers are real people. Who knew?
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Features
What we're drinking
Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010 When it comes to beer, the Weekly staff has varied tastes.
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As We See It
Fresh & Easy is closing stores; why can’t it be the payday lenders?
Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010 Here are some other overexposed phenomena that should be scaled back.
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As We See It
Thinking about fro-yo, Hispanics that look more Asian and more!
Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010 Also, who benefits from moving the Gift of Lights? (Spoiler: No one.)
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First all-you-can-eat; now all-you-can-watch
Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010 How many live shows can you squeeze into 48 hours?
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Crime
Spending some time in a supposedly sketchy neighborhood
Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010 It’s 2 o’clock in the afternoon and I’m standing at the edge of what is supposedly America’s third most dangerous neighborhood.
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Events
Pahrump Valley Winery ready to stomp some grapes
Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010 Your feet - they're for walking, running and - wine stomping?
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As We See It
Thinking about Tre'Von Willis, fine art and more
Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010 Also, would Steve Carell make a good Las Vegas magician?