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Would You Ever Pay For Sex?
Nevada brothel owner Bobbi Davis has been hit by the recession. Luckily, she has plans to double her market — she's going to hire male prostitutes.
See, some women do pay for sex.
Bad Times Keep Us Put: Migration to South and West Slows
The intuitive trend in America to move to where the land is open and the climate warm has hit a road bump. Thanks to the housing crisis, which makes the idea of taking on a new mortgage scary and risky, people are staying put.
The population slowdown specifically hit the western and southern states, which had seen huge growth and migration over the last decade.
Front Page: Las Vegas Hits The Snow Jackpot
- A rare snow storm has hit Las Vegas, leaving more snow than the city has seen in decades, and grounding most flights in and out of sin city. The National Weather Service has called the storm a "significant historical event." — Las Vegas Review Journal
- A former Rwandan Army Colonel has been convicted of genocide by the UN court in Tanzania, after the court determined he masterminded the 1994 mass killings of the Tutsis and moderate Hutus.
When the Going Gets Tough: Revelers Flee Burning Man Dust
While Hurricane Gustav is grabbing the top weather news slot, for those making the trek into Black Rock Desert for the annual Burning Man Festival this weekend, the weather was also an unexpected performance art piece in the form of a dust storm.
The storm was caused by a cold front moving through the region and turning the atmosphere into a “total whiteout”, according to a commander at the Federal Bureau of Land Management.
Although no damage was reported, nor any injuries, the BLM claims that the storm did chase away some would-be counter-culture revelers.
9 out of 10 Agree: To Save Gas, No Left Turns Into Brothels
Well, it's more unanimous than Trident gum: Nine out of 10 people are expecting gas prices to gut them financially in the next six months according to an Associated Press-Yahoo News poll out yesterday.
The poll has tracked the same 2,000 people since last fall to follow how their opinions have changed throughout the campaign. The latest data shows the price of gasoline has equalled or triumphed every other issue and it has become more than a politcal topic, but a real-life problem.
Disorder in the Court: Nevada Judge Demands Royal Treatment
Nevada judge Elizabeth Halverson seems to think she is the queen of a royal court. The state judge has been suspended from the bench, after courtroom workers complained of being treated like vassals, asking one: "Do you want to worship me from near or afar."
Some of the other complaints?
Front Page: 30 Sentenced in Tibet, Wildfires, Economy 0.6 %
- 30 Sentenced in Tibet: A Chinese court in Tibet has sentenced 30 people to prison for their roles in the deadly rioting last month. The sentences range from three years to life in prison. Those punished were accused of taking part in the protests, vandalism, and violence that began March 14 in the Tibetan capital.
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Headline: 6.3 Earthquake Rattles Nevada
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit northeastern Nevada at 6:16 this morning.
The quake was centered 11 miles southeast of Wells, Nevada.
Awaiting Results: Hillary Clinton Takes Nevada
CNN just reported that the Democratic Nevada caucuses are now being called for Hillary Clinton.
Currently, Barack Obama is in second place, with Mitt Romney taking a solid win in the Republican race.
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Awaiting Results: Nevada and South Carolina
A judge throwing out the case against casino-caucusing this week, (the matter that made Bill Clinton hot under the collar) and the usual caucus-based confusion in Nevada hasn't stopped many voters from turning out. The AP is now projecting Mitt Romney is the winner of the NV Republican caucus—though the Democratic caucus is still open.
And with snowy weather expected to hamper Republican turnout in South Carolina, anything could happen.
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