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UNLV Sells Sam Boyd Stadium for $5 Million
The Stadium was named after Sam Boyd, a prominent Las Vegas hotel owner and gaming pioneer. The facility has evolved, and its seating capacity has increased from 15,000 to 40,000. Built in 1971 for $3.5 million, it debuted in October of the same year and was dedicated a year later at UNLV Football’s home opener.
The Route 66 Story
The number 66 was assigned on April 30, 1926. It designates the now-storied Chicago to Los Angeles route. A placard marking the beginning of Route 66 is still visible. Placed by the Route 66 Association of Missouri, it traces the Mother Road along Springfield streets.
Boulder Highway Corridor Reimagined
When Boulder Highway was constructed in 1931, the area was largely rural. Since then, Bould Highway has grown to include tens of thousands of homes, commercial lots, transit riders, and daily vehicles. The corridor's growth has increased traffic for cars, bicycles, and pedestrians, as well as pedestrian injuries and deaths.
Credit Card Debt Replaces Inflation as Top Financial Concern for Consumers
57% of consumers rely on credit cards to make ends meet. While inflation and higher prices remain a lingering challenge for consumers as they strive to make ends meet and pay their bills on time, other financial challenges are becoming a more pressing concern, according to Achieve, the leader in digital personal finance.
The Majority of Americans See Changes in 2024 Personal Finances
There is still time in 2024 for hardworking Americans to make financial changes that can positively impact the results of next season’s tax returns. The experts at Jackson Hewitt Tax Services® are encouraging all Americans to do a mid-year tax checkup and create a personal financial plan for the remainder of the year.
Wild Hogs Cause $1.5 Billion in Damages Every Year
The Feral swine is not a native species in the Americas. In the 1500s, early explorers and settlers brought the hogs as a food source. Free-range livestock management practices helped establish feral swine populations and escape from enclosures. In the 1900s, the Eurasian wild boar was introduced into the United States for sport hunting.
More Americans are Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Debt.com’s 2024 budgeting survey of 1,000 Americans shows a mixed financial picture. While more people are budgeting and finding it beneficial to stay out of debt, the number of individuals living paycheck to paycheck has risen 10% over the past two years.
Norris Dominant at Zandvoort in Second Career F1 Win
Lando Norris cruised to an impressive victory at Zandvoort despite giving up the lead to Max Verstappen at the opening of the Dutch Grand Prix. Norris took a commanding 20-second victory over Max Verstappen at the Dutchman’s home grand prix, the second of his F1 career. Norris passed Verstappen on lap 18 and never looked back.
Kia, Hyundai, and Honda Top List of Most Stolen Vehicles in Las Vegas
As of May 2024, car thefts in Las Vegas have been increasing, with some models seeing a 1000% increase since 2020. LV Metro Police reports nearly 11,000 car thefts in the Las Vegas Valley in the first nine months of 2023. In 2022, that number was about 7,600. That’s more than a 43% increase. A spokesperson for North Las Vegas Police Department said the city has also seen an uptick.
S. Georgia Farmer Sets Soybean Yield World Record
Total Acre member Harrell, a soybean producer from southwest Georgia, has shattered the world record for soybean yield with a remarkable 218 bushels per acre. Harrell’s achievement, recorded on August 13, 2024, breaks his previous record of 206 bushels, set just one year ago.
Grana Remains WWII Dirty Dozen Holy Grail
During World War II, twelve companies were commissioned to produce watches that were to the exact specifications of the British Ministry of Defence for its forces in 1945. The wristwatches were to be waterproof, shockproof, and accurate. They must also have a black dial, Arabic numerals, and nighttime readability for issue to the Armed Forces.
Mexico’s Deadly Carrera Panamericana: A Treacherous Border-to-Border Road Race
The Carrera Panamericana was a border-to-border rally race on open roads in Mexico in the 1950s. Patterned after Italy’s famous Mille Miglia and Targa Florio, the race featured sedans, stock, touring, and sports cars.
Skyrocketing Luxury Home Prices in 10 US Cities
High-end homebuyers wanting to snap up an oceanfront property in West Palm Beach four years ago might have raised their eyebrows at price tags of around $1.7 million. But, with spacious homes and lush gardens, the then-significant sum was not out of line for Florida’s alluring coastline.
Neon City Festival: Downtown Vegas's Ultimate Music & Culinary Experience
The Entertainment Capital of the World is about to get more entertaining. The inaugural Neon City Festival (NCF)—a first-of-its-kind music and culinary event—will take over the streets of downtown Las Vegas from November 22 to 24, 2024.
Soft Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookie
What's better than an extra-gooey, warm chocolate chip cookie—soft and warm right out of the skillet? Here is an egg-free classic that you and your family will love. Pistachios add an unexpected twist. Use your cast iron pan. Mine is more than thirty years old and well broken in.
Gold Discovered in the Yukon 128 Years Ago Today
The first significant Klondike gold discovery occurred on August 16, 1896. The Klondike Gold Rush began on August 16, 1896, with a discovery by Yukon prospectors George Carmack, Skookum Jim Mason, and Tagish Charlie. The three discovered gold in a tributary of the Klondike River in Canada’s Yukon Territory.
The Elvis Wedding: A Modern Twist on a Timeless Tradition
Elvis weddings have long been a quintessential part of the Las Vegas experience, attracting couples from around the world to say I do alongside the King of Rock’ n’ Roll. Elvis weddings have come a long way since their inception, evolving to meet the tastes and expectations of contemporary couples.
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Douglas Pilarski is an award-winning writer & journalist based on the west coast. He writes about luxury goods, exotic cars, horology, tech, food, lifestyle, equestrian and rodeo, and millionaire travel. He is a regular contributor to Newsbreak.com and Medium.com.
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