LAS VEGAS SHOW TICKETS-POSSIBLY FREE!

click on image to enlarge IMAGE (historical) OF POWER LINES OVER THE LAS VEGAS STRIP

FREE LAS VEGAS SHOW TICKETS?

A friend and Superior Reader, Jeff, pointed L.E. to www.ShowTickets4Locals.com. This site apparently offers local Las Vegas residents (maybe others?) free show tickets when available. The money you save may help fill your tank with gas.

L.E.'s wife passed this on for us all to reflect upon:

You know you're living in 2008 when:

1. You accidentally enter your password on the microwave.

2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years.

3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of 3.

4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.

5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don't have e-mail addresses.

6. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if anyone is home to help you carry in the groceries.

7. Every commercial on television has a web site at the bottom of the screen.

8. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn't have the first 20 or 30 (or 60 OR 80!) years of your life, is now a cause for panic and you turn around to go and get it.

10. You get up in the morning and go on line before getting your coffee.

11. You start tilting your head sideways to smile. : )

12. You're reading this and nodding and laughing.

13. Even worse, you know exactly to whom you are going to forward this message.

14. You are too busy to notice there was no #9 on this list.

15. You actually scrolled back up to check that there wasn't a #9 on this list. AND NOW YOU'RE LAUGHING at yourself.

POLL RESULTS:

100% of Superior Respondents believe that "BIG OIL" is unreasonably profiteering at our expense. The recent congressional hearings indicate (to L.E.) that these folk are very comfortable taking extremely large sums of our (tax) money to bolster their profits while refusing to take any substantive action regarding renewable energy. We should make efforts to stop this unreasonable behavior.

Please email your elected representatives of all persuasions and make your opinion known. No tax breaks for BIG OIL in order that their profits are boosted at our expense. No tax breaks for BIG OIL until they make serious efforts regarding renewable energy.

www.automotive.com/gas-prices

A VERY SAD DAY FOR L.E.FANT

Today L.E. begs the indulgence of his Superior Readers as he wallows in self pity, self indulgence and overwhelming grief.

R.I.P

"The Dog," Charger Bogart Humphrey B.

August 17, 1994-April 3, 2008.

An hour or so ago "The Dog" was put to sleep upon discovery that a large tumor in her stomach was the likely cause of her symptoms and discomfort and recovery was extremely unlikely.

L.E. and wife were with her before and while the drugs took effect which ended her life.

"The Dog" enjoyed a great life and was spoiled throughout. She chased many a cat and ate many small pieces of Cheddar cheese which she became addicted to. She even attempted to learn to drive L.E.'s motor home, but was unsuccessful in that endeavour.

She was an avid soccer player in her youth and was trained by our daughter, Miranda to be a superior player of that sport. Beckham would likely have been proud to play alongside her.

Pure land Buddhist philosophy ( and that of many religions)essentially provide that we do as little harm as possible to others during our time on earth. It is also widely recognized that life is mainly filled with misery and we should, therefore, enjoy the brief moments of joy when we encounter them. L.E.and his family enjoyed many joyful moments with "The Dog." She is sorely missed.

L.E. thanks you all sincerely in anticipation of your indulgence regarding today's post and he will be back to speed tomorrow.

Special thanks to Dr.'s Scott and Ann & all the staff (particularly Vickie the groomer) of the Ark Animal clinic who have endured "The Dog's" occasional attempts (and some success) to bite them during treatment at their offices.

Their professionalism and empathy during these past few days is greatly and gratefully appreciated by L.E. and his wife.

http://www.thearkanimalclinic.com/

LAS VEGAS, HOME OF THE LIBERTY BELL?

click on image to enlarge (and see crack) LIBERTY BELL IN LAS VEGAS BELLAGIO ATRIUM?

(disclaimer to discourage idiocy by The Idiot: Image captured some time ago)

"Starting in the 1880s, the Bell traveled to cities throughout the land "proclaiming liberty" and inspiring the cause of freedom." Did it end its journey in Las Vegas?

The Liberty Bell is "a very significant symbol for the entire democratic world."– Nelson Mandela, Philadelphia Inquirer, July 4, 1993.

USPS & AUSTRALIAN CUSTOMS COLLUDE TO FOIL GUARANTEED REFUND FOR L.E.FANT?
L.E. decided to send “The Bears” to his twin grand daughters (now 120 days old) by Express Mail International which has a guaranteed delivery date. Because of size restrictions two packages had to be made up (hence the previously mentioned visit to the Box Brothers http://www.boxbros.com/locations/lasvegas.php).
The packages were guaranteed by USPS to be delivered in Australia by March 31, 2008 or money back. One package was so delivered, The other languished in Australian Customs for a further two days and failed to be delivered until April 2, 2008.
L.E.’s wife called USPS to enquire regarding how to obtain the refund of postage as the package was not delivered within the specified time. (some $80.00 for that package’s stamp). She was rudely informed that the guarantee did not apply as the package was held up in customs and, therefore, the guarantee has no effect. When asking the USPS representative for details of the regulation which provided for that result she was informed that the agent did not know the regulation. L.E.'s wife found the USPS regulation, and it does exclude refund for such delays.
L.E. asks what is the point of the guarantee? Is it merely as sales tool?
Every package must clear overseas’ customs. One may reasonably conclude that our USPS had made arrangements with overseas post offices that Express mail packages would be treated as express items (and not be left to languish in customs sheds as is apparently the case), and, therefore a delivery date is actually able to be guaranteed. Clearly there is no point in offering a guarantee where it is meaningless as appears the case here. Shame on our U.S.P.S. for misleading L.E. Fant and others. Let his superior readers take heed.

POLL RESULTS:

75% of superior respondents are "dog people," the remaining 25% are "cat people."

DOG REPORT:

"The Dog" is back at the vet's. She will still not eat and now needs an IV to provide nutrients and antibiotics. Yesterday she was diagnosed with a badly infected bladder. Today she is being X rayed for cancerous growths in her intestinal tract. L.E. is anxiously awaiting news of her condition and further hopes the news is good news.

L.E. Fant for himself and on behalf of his superior readers hereby refutes idiotic claims/inferences of Las Vegas Idiot:

The Las Vegas Idiot claims that L.E. Fant and L.E.’s superior readers are living in the past. See: http://lasvegasidiot.com/
He mocks us by referring to the defunct New Frontier and the recent Stardust images posted here as being in the past, or history.
As L.E.’s superior readers are aware L.E. made posts, when topical and timely, regarding the demise of the Frontier. L.E. noted that he rejoiced when the smelly old building was demolished.
If one cares to ponder the Idiot’s accusations, one may easily conclude that he is indeed properly named.
Any photographic image is historical in nature. The instant the image is captured it becomes part of history. Therefore, even images produced by the Idiot are historical images. Sharing memories with others is to be encouraged and usually enriches our lives. L.E. Fant’s superior readers are not living in the past, they are, however, enjoying reminiscing about the past, an important distinction which the Idiot apparently fails to grasp.

Do Not Forget these games relieve stress for some:

http://www.playedonline.com/game/1130/Tetris.html
http://www.playedonline.com/game/1603/Video-Poker.html

LAS VEGAS GAS PRICES: www.automotive.com/gas-prices

DID YOU TAKE TIME TO PLAY PACMAN?
http://www.freepacman.org/welcome.html

PLEASE TAKE TODAY'S POLL, THE RESULT WILL BE VERY INTERESTING!

L.E.'s Las Vegas Dog, New Tantalizing Game, Las Vegas Gas Saver Tips

click on image to enlarge "The Dog" in better days

Today L.E. must take his faithful companion to the veterinarian for diagnosis. She is close to 14 years old and has remained remarkably healthy until now. She is not eating and is vomiting mucus two or more times a day. She has been this way for 3 or 4 days now.

POLL RESULTS:

All of L.E.’s superior respondents report that they eat chicken meat at least once a week. The more “natural” the better of course, birds without hormonal or antibiotic additives are likely better choices when possible.While on the subject of chicken, L.E. partook of chicken at an El Pollo Loco last weekend. He enjoyed the taste of the chicken and found the meal reasonably priced.

CHIPOTLE

Another restaurant which L.E. frequents is the Chipotle Mexican Grill. Many of the meats used are “natural” and all ingredients are of top quality. The burritos are very large and one may be shared between two without one being left hungry.

BISON:

A very low fat meat. http://www.northstarbison.com/

TODAY WE PLAY SPACE INVADERS-DO YOU REMEMBER THIS GAME?
Today’s game is another from the past. L.E. Fant found it very difficult to cease hitting “play again.” See how you do: http://www.freespaceinvaders.org/ The best one according to L.E. He doubts that you can only play one game!! Also: http://www.freegames.ws/games/flashgames/spaceinvaders/spaceinvaders.htm

FUEL ECONOMY TIPS:
One tip which a superior reader brought to L.E.’s attention is that topping off one’s tank early morning is more efficient than topping off later in the day. The theory is that the cooler ground temperatures (where the gas station tanks live) provides for cooler gasoline temperatures which, in turn, mean more dense gasoline. Therefore, one gets a little more product when fuelling up early in the day when ground temperatures are lower.
L.E. wonders whether this premise holds as well since most, if not all, tanks are now double walled and made of a plastic material (which probably insulates the gasoline more than the old steel single wall tanks).
Another tip from the same superior reader is to not fill one’s tank using the “fast” setting of the hose. Apparently this causes fumes to blow back into the hose to be recovered. The fumes are gasoline which you are paying for.
While these tips (remember tire pressures are important as L.E. found) may individually amount to little saving, cumulatively they make a significant saving for us. Of course using one’s vehicle the least possible is the greatest saver. www.automotive.com/gas-prices

QUOTE FROM Today's News: "As gasoline nears $4 a gallon, Congress has questions about Big Oil's big profits." L.E. asks "WHAT THE HECK TOOK THEM SO FREAKIN' LONG!" [Perhaps self interest?]. As L.E. often reminds his superior readers, He believes that both Major parties' government members are merely spokespersons for mega corporations.

See: http://www.votenader.org/ for enlightenment.

Las Vegas Stardust yet again, FREE RECIPE!!, Water Powered cars for Las Vegas?

click on images to enlarge Las Vegas Stardust VERY SHORTLY BEFORE IMPLOSION
(1:56 am, 3/13/07)

Las Vegas Stardust VERY, VERY SHORTLY AFTER IMPLOSION

(2:35 am, 3/13/07)

L.E. Fant's regular, superior readers will note the qualification of the adverb "shortly" by use of the word "very." Hopefully this will end the discussion regarding L.E.'s use of "shortly" in a previous post as surely as the end of the Las Vegas Stardust is apparent in the lower picture.

FREE RECIPE FOR L.E.'s SUPERIOR READERS:

Many Poll Respondents eat chicken often. The following recipe may be welcomed by them.

L.E. Fant of Las Vegas’s Very Easy yet Extremely Tasty Las Vegas Style Chicken Piccata for Two (or one hungry eater) (Less than 30 minutes from start to eating):

Ingredients:
One skinless, boneless chicken breast ½ cup or so of flour, two Tbs capers, ¼ cup lemon juice, 3 Tbs butter, 3 Tbs olive oil, parsley (chopped) for garnish, 1/3 cup chicken stock (if out substitute with water), salt and pepper.

Method:
Butterfly (slice its thickness in half) the chicken breast and cut into two pieces.
Season lightly with salt and pepper (both sides) and dredge in flour.
In a skillet over low medium heat melt 2 Tbs butter and 3 Tbs olive oil. When sizzling place chicken breast in skillet. Cook three minutes, until lightly brown and turn over. Cook a further three minutes and remove from pan.
Add lemon juice, stock and capers to the skillet and bring to boil. Scrape bits from bottom of pan for flavor. Return chicken to pan and gently simmer for five minutes.
Plate chicken with vegetables of choice (maybe mashed spuds and a green or spaghetti squash, or rice, or…).
Add remaining butter to sauce and stir in with fork. Pour over chicken and garnish with the chopped parsley.

Enjoy with a glass of white.

TODAY'S GAME:

http://www.playedonline.com/game/1603/Video-Poker.html is all about our city, Las Vegas. Hope you enjoyed yesterday's game.

ALTERNATIVE TO CORN FED COW MEAT.

L.E. Found this site when looking for alternative to corn raised chemically adulterated cow meat and now shares it with his readers:
http://www.grasslandbeef.com/

WATER POWERED CARS FOR LAS VEGAS?

A regular reader pointed L.E. to:
http://www.runyourcarwithwater.com/. The site promises an inexpensive system which produces hydrogen gas from water. The gas is introduced into the car's intake manifold and burns with the usual gasoline. It is claimed that 70% or so gas mileage improvement may occur. Fact or Fiction?

EVEN MORE LAS VEGAS DRIVERS' GAS SAVING TIPS TOMORROW!

Meanwhile check with www.automotive.com/gas-prices for our Las Vegas gas prices.

The Las Vegas Stardust will not go away!!! Solar Lamp Update

click on images to enlarge STOP PRESS. Las Vegas, NV, Sunday March 30, 2008, 1:55 p.m.

L.E.Fant of Las Vegas accused of misleading populace regarding Stardust photograph.

L.E. has been much maligned by Ray the Las Vegas Idiot (self confessed).http://lasvegasidiot.com/

On this occasion the Idiot takes exception to L.E.'s use of the adjective "shortly" when L.E. used that word to describe an image of the Las Vegas Stardust taken "shortly" before its implosion.

L.E. offers the following statement as clarification and rejection of the Idiot's claims:

"A “Roy of Las Vegas” (apparently the self confessed Las Vegas Idiot) commented that L.E.’s recently posted photograph of the Las Vegas Stardust shortly before implosion” was a misnomer as L.E. incorrectly used the adverb “shortly.” He further asked when the photograph was actually taken and asked who is L.E. kidding.
The subject image was captured on 10/31/2006 at precisely 7:08:06 PM by L.E.'s camera. The Las Vegas Stardust implosion occurred on 3/13/07, some five months later.
L.E. believes and, therefore, argues that “shortly” is a subjective term. He further argues that the subject five months period relative to the fifty years or so of the Las Vegas Stardust’s existence is “in a short time, in the near future or soon” as defined by many trusted dictionaries of the English language. Therefore, L.E. Fant of Las Vegas’s use of the word “shortly” in this instance was correct and is wholly supported by the above persuasive argument even for the more pedantic of L.E.'s superior readers.

SOLAR LAMP UPDATE:

L.E. Fant of Las Vegas is excited regarding the good news contained in this update!
The “tuned up” solar lamp is back on station. Apparently an abnormality occurred with its microprocessor which limited its output. The lamp was resurrected on Friday and has been performing in a stellar fashion since.
The light output is now increased eightfold! The actual reading is now 180 foot candles, which reading was previously approximately 23 foot candles. By comparison a two mantle gas lamp (with both mantles intact and burning) was tested to output 130 foot candles with the same meter. The “new” lamp throws a white patch of light onto the sidewalk and provides sufficient light to illuminate a person/vehicle on the closest lane of the adjacent road. Of course the community is further illuminated when individual owners switch on their carriage lamps-making a safer environment.
As the output of the solar lamp is greater than that of the existing gas lamp and the solar lamp supplies that output throughout the night, with a reserve capacity for cloudy days, it is definitely a serious contender to replace existing gas lamps. Particularly as the gas company has removed their prohibitive “capping” charges.
L.E. congratulates the local Las Vegas manufacturer of these lamps and is proud that his community was selected by them to participate in this trial.

POLL RESULTS:

60% of respondents claim a Pacman score of above 3,000. L.E. applauds their efforts!

http://www.freepacman.org/welcome.html

NEW GAME:

This one is indeed a hoary (note spelling Ray and his tribe, perhaps check a dictionary) old chestnut: http://www.playedonline.com/game/1130/Tetris.html

L.E. will provide his L.E. Fant of Las Vegas’s Easy yet Extremely Tasty Chicken Piccata for Two (Less than 30 minutes from start to eating) recipe tomorrow!!!

NEW VERY IMPORTANT POLL TOMORROW

Las Vegas Stardust again

click on image to enlarge The Las Vegas Stardust shortly before implosion.

L.E. remembers the old school smokey atmosphere at the Las Vegas Stardust. He believes it was time for it to go.

The auction of its contents was interesting. L.E.Fant attended three days and watched online for the remaining two days of the five day sale. He was amazed at the prices paid for many items. Later he will find the auction catalogs in which he marked many sale prices and relate some of the more surprising ones to you.

POLL RESULTS:

71% of respondents stated that their vehicle achieves between 11 and 15 mpg in our city (including L.E.). Only one respondent stated that they drive a vehicles which gets over 25 mpg.

L.E. bought a few gallons yesterday at $3.54 for each.

When L.E. was in London, U.K. last April gas was 91 pennies per liter. Today the gas price is 102 pennies per liter in the same area. That is 11 pennies more, or a 12% increase. Does anyone remember how much gas cost in Las Vegas last April 10th?

L.E. looks forward to being able to purchase a viable air or electric powered car for the use of his family in Las Vegas.

www.automotive.com/gas-prices

LAS VEGAS QUICK PIZZA RECIPE:

Not really original but quick (maybe 30 minutes from start to eating) and tasty.

Ingredients:

One package of Betty Crocker Pizza dough mix (cost around 80 cents). 1/2 cup hot water, spaghetti sauce or pizza sauce, cup of mozzarella, one chicken breast pan cooked or baked until no pink remains, 3 or 4 slices of canned pineapple, olive oil

Method:

Make up the pizza dough mix according to packet directions.

Spread evenly onto an oiled cookie sheet (or pizza pan for soft crust) to a 9 inch or so circle.

Sprinkle a little olive oil on the dough and then spread a thin, even layer of sauce. Add the chicken which has been cut into bite size pieces. Evenly place the pineapple also cut into bite size pieces and then sprinkle the cheese which has been grated or sliced thinly.

Place on low shelf of pre-heated 450 degree F oven for 12-15 minutes.

The result is better than one may imagine and preparation is quick and uses few utensils.

SOLAR LAMP UPDATE:

Expect news soon. L.E. expected to be able to bring you news today.

APOLOGIES:

No post yesterday was, in large part, due to a power outage at L.E.'s which deprived him of Internet and computer at a critical time.

WHAT IS YOUR HIGH SCORE ON THIS PACMAN?http://www.freepacman.org/welcome.html