"Pinup Bettie Page hospitalized after heart attack."
LOS
ANGELES – Bettie Page,
a 1950s pinup known for her raven-haired bangs and saucy come-hither
looks, was hospitalized in intensive care after suffering a heart attack,
her agent said Friday."She's critically ill," Mark Roesler of CMG
Worldwide told The Associated Press.He said the 85-year-old had been hospitalized for the last three weeks
with pneumonia and was about to be released when she had the heart attack
Tuesday. Page was transferred to another hospital in
Los Angeles and
remained in intensive care Friday. A family friend, Todd Mueller,
said Page was in a coma. When asked to confirm, Roesler said, "I would not
deny that," but he would not comment further on her condition.
*read
more (below.)
*Page,
a secretary turned model, is credited with helping set the stage for
the sexual revolution of the rebellious 1960s. She attracted
national attention with magazine photographs of her sensuous figure
that were tacked up on walls across the country.
Her photos included a centerfold in the January 1955 issue of
then-fledgling Playboy magazine, as well as controversial
sadomasochistic poses.
Page later spent decades away from the public eye, and during that
time battled mental illness and became a born-again Christian.
After resurfacing in the 1990s, she occasionally granted interviews
but refused to allow her picture to be taken.
Mueller credits his business dealings with Page for bringing her out
of seclusion. He said he first met her in 1989 when he offered her
"a bunch of money" to show up at autograph signings.
"I probably sold 3,000 of her autographs, usually for $200 to $300,"
he said. "Eleanor Roosevelt, we got $40-$50. ... Bettie Page
outsells them all."
Article is from news.yahoo.com
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By JAMES BELTRAN, Associated Press Writer
James Beltran, Associated Press Writer
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Sat Dec 6, 1:52 am ET
Annie's is a diminutive "coffee-shop"
style restaurant off 8th & Colorado Blvd. in Denver.
For years this little gem served the
medical industry (CU Medical Center - University hospital was just
across the street. The meds have or are in the process of moving.)
Rather plain, not counting the (old-time)
movie posters and antique memorabilia on the walls, this little
restaurant has high energy and an above
average, sharp wait staff. It is very family friendly...
Think (TV'S) Mel's Diner with
class...
A full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu offers the basics and
more: above average portions of above average quality food. The
prices are a bit above average, but worth it. Beer and wine are
available.
Breakfasts include Weekday Specials, Eggs
& Omelet's, Pancakes and all the other good breakfast stuff.
There is a jar of peanut butter on every
table, all the time at Annie's. After the first few visits at Annie's
I'd always remember the pleasure of
sitting down and spooning a bit of peanut butter on my plate and
having something to taste as I waited to
order. What a great PR move...
From June 6, 2006
May 31, 2006...I was hanging out at the
Venetian today and wondered past the Grand Canal Shoppes, when my eyes "locked"
on several pieces of sculpture in a jewelry case. A tiny black and metal
"drum set" (crafted from Black Coral and Precious Metal - I later found out) was
perfectly scaled and meticulously finished. Other musical instruments were
on display, as well as other pieces: human figures, animals, mammals, jewelry
and much more...
You can see some of the work and obtain info.
from his Web-site (which is as meticulous as the Art.)
The brochure says that Mr. Passman is in his late 80's.
I can well imagine that it took a good many of those years to develop the
techniques and tweak the production process.
This is Art-work of the highest quality...To say that this
work is from a Master Sculptor is an accurate statement...I'm getting used to
seeing really fine Art at the Venetian...
March, 2008
Pizza Palace is closed.
Metro Pizza is now installed at Boulder Station.
PIZZA PALACEat Boulder Station serves NY
pizza, pasta, subs, salads etc.
THE PIZZA PALACE is a cubby hole
of a restaurant with a few tables across from a bar. Order slices, whole
pies, salads, meatball or sausage sandwiches and more. The pizza is - New
York style - as you like it. The handcrafted pizza is made with care. The
LAS VEGAS BUFFET CLUB recommends the Vegetarian pizza: broccoli, eggplant,
mushrooms and black olives over a - superb - traditional red sauce. In the
90's, the pizza chef - who seems to come and go - was indeed a true
artist! If your pizza is not superlative, he must be in the "gone" cycle.
PIZZA PALACE IS CLOSED.
March, 2008
LAS VEGAS' GARDEN OF LOVE
WEDDING CHAPEL
"Garden of Love customers left holding bouquets"
read more...
March, 2008
Westward Ho
is a great little place next to the
Stardust.
They have a decent casino, restaurants and bars. It's a good lower
priced place to stay on the Strip.
(November 4, 2005 -
WESTWARD HO officially closes it's doors at 5 PM, November 17th, 2005
No more --- NADA!!!---CLOSED!
BUMMER, Westward Ho conjures up some good
memories, going back to the early 70s.
$$$ condos will take it's place on the Strip.
Watch for a gigantic Ferris Wheel!
Click the Westward Ho link (above) for more
information.
This link also provides more
information about Westward Ho's closing.
March, 2008
Joe's West of Memphis Bar-B-Q IS NOW
CLOSED...
Take me to Joe's West of Memphis Bar-B-Q's
Website
Joe's West of Memphis Bar-B-Q
6901 E. Colfax Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80220-1801
Phone: (303) 333-5278
"PUT SOME SOUTH IN YOUR MOUTH"
"Enjoy the finest barbecue west of the Mississippi at Joe's West of
Memphis Bar-B-Q. With a delicious dry rub recipe and a steadfast
commitment to quality, our Memphis-themed restaurant is the only name you
need to know for incredible lunch and dinner favorites in a fun,
comfortable atmosphere. Get the selection and service you deserve from a
family-owned-and-operated restaurant that takes your satisfaction
seriously. We also feature a life-size Elvis Presley statue playing a
guitar while sitting on stool in the corner of a stage surrounded by red
velvet curtains."
The quote above was
borrowed from Joe's Website. I don't think He'd mind, since he knows a lot
more about Bar-B-Q than I do...
I do know that I really like this restaurant. I like the food and I like
the ambience...
This family-friendly, family-run (good-folks) restaurant, West of Memphis
and just West of Aurora (Colorado - they reside in that neither land
between Aurora and Denver) is as unique as the aforementioned Elvis statue
standing in a corner of the restaurant.
The following is from my first review - Feb. 3, 2006
[February 3, 2006 - We went back to JOE’S WEST OF MEMPHIS BBQ “Put Some
South in Your Mouth!” (6901 East Colfax Ave. - Denver, Colo.
(303-333-5278.) On East Colfax’s Motel Row consisting of No-tell-motels,
Car-lots, bars, restaurants and other assorted business’s, Joe’s West of
Memphis BBQ stands apart as a hip, fresh, piece of restaurant art, with
little bits of kitsch thrown in for good measure. From the Black and White
floor tiles to the flat-black ceiling, around the flat black walls that
frame the framed photos and paintings of Elvis - to the Piece de
resistance: a full sized plastic Elvis, this place is cool. A few seats at
the small bar (beer and wine,) long-counter seating along the windows
facing Colfax and several tables - front and rear - are available for your
meal, after placing your order at the service counter. Take a seat and
your order will promptly be served. Tasty Rock N’ Roll (recorded) is
served up hot in the background; BBQ is served up hot from the kitchen:
Sandwiches, Joe’s Platters, Combo Platters, Samplers and “Just
Meat-dinners” are served in variations of: Slab Ribs, Rib Tips, Beef
Brisket, Shredded Pork, Chicken, Hot Links and Catfish, all served with
medium or hot sauce. A Smoked BBQ Bologna sandwich can be had for $3.25.
“Side Kicks” are available in individual, pint and quart sizes. Side Kicks
are: Baked Beans, Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Collard Greens,
French Fries (sm or lg,) Southern Fried Chips (one size,) Sweet Potato
Fries (one size,) Corn Nuggets (one size,) Joe’s BBQ Sauce and Texas
Toast.
The experience is unique. BC] [February 3, 2006]
Take-Out or Eat In at one of several tables or at a counter strategically
situated behind the plate-glass window fronting Colfax Avenue.
Beer and wine are available
Click Joe's Website link for the complete (PDF) menu...
From 1-15-07 - Joey Lee's THE REMIX BAND
www.remixlv.com is a LVBC favorite.
From 1-15-07 -
LVBC's Silverton's Hotel Page
*The information below was written several years
ago. I thought I'd leave it as is to show how the city of Las Vegas
changes. Much of the information is still relevant, however the Expansion
News link will provide new updates.
*The SILVERTON HOTEL AND CASINO is a favorite of the LAS
VEGAS BUFFET CLUB, even though the accommodations are average. Almost out of town on I-15 and
BLUE
DIAMOND ROAD the Silverton is an "out West" casino with all the
accoutrements. A long, sweeping panorama (closing in) of the mountains to
the West and the Las Vegas lights to the North are the views from this hotel. *Silverton features Country music in the lounge and other things western in the
casino. Memorabilia hanging from the ceiling and a general feeling of
"being in the west" pervades. The staff is friendly and you can really escape for a night or a
weekend and never leave the grounds. The Silverton provides a fair buffet
(click here for
LVBC info. or
www.silvertoncasino.com) and a
good cafe (try the Cobb Salad with the Honey Mustard Dressing.)
An excellent pool side "Hawaiian Luau" is offered occasionally.
This food information is out of date, see top paragraphs.) [The following
information is no longer relevant:
The Silverton Hotel has a superb
RV Park just across
the street from the hotel. Each space has a patch of grass, a few feet of log fencing, telephone/computer lines, TV receptacles and all of the
other necessary hookups. The R.V. Park features a pool for
adults and a pool for kids (with fountains, slides, a water "fort" and more.)
This is an excellent family park. Shuttle and bus service are available.]
RV Park closed...
A Sam's town shuttle driver
mentioned that the Stardust is planning to shut down. When this
information is confirmed, I'll post the information. 9-1-05
(CONFIRMED - 2006!)
The following information is no longer valid - The Stardust is closed...
One of the oldest hotels in Las Vegas, the
STARDUST represents the old Las Vegas with a facelift. Full gaming:
Poker tables, Roulette, Blackjack, Slots, a huge dark
cavern of a Sports Book and a very colorful Keno room take care of business. There are some "loose" slots in this casino.
Click the Starlight Lounge for
information on a favorite entertainment venue.
The restaurants:THE BUFFETis
one of our favorites and
the following restaurants, in the hotel, will serve your food needs well: THE ISLAND CAFE,
TONY ROMA'S
and WILLIAM B'S STEAKHOUSE.
They also have a good coffee stand
and there is a Starbucks across (Las Vegas
Boulevard) the street. (STARBUCKS IS CLOSED!)
The rooms in the towers are up to date modern and
moderately priced (check for specials.)
The rooms in the Villas (Southside
two story building, by the pool) have lanais and are just twenty feet from the
pool. The rooms have seen better days, however they may also provide a
link to better days (the Las Vegas of the past) some would say. This is
the way Las Vegas was. If you are more comfortable in the old Las Vegas,
this is where you might want to be. The rooms start at about sixty bucks.
While playing Hexbreaker (May 24,
2006) at the Stardust, I caught the
Brandon Bennett
(ELVIS MY WAY Show) in the Starlight Lounge and
was pretty much impressed with this young man who sings and looks (at
least from a distance) like THE KING...He will perform: May 24 - 28, Wed. - Sunday, 6 pm
- 10 pm, free admission. This is a superlative Elvis show. Mr.
Bennett is backed-up by The Heartbreak Orchestra. This is a fine Rock N'
Roll band...
COCO
PALMS BUFFET
The
Stardust Hotel is one of our favorites.
The buffet is also a favorite. Greatly improved, after the renovation
(around 2000,) this buffet has finally developed into something that better
represents the celestial implications of the hotels name. Specialty
nights, moderate prices and a bright cheerful room make this buffet a contender.
The well designed and easily accessible food stations are
convenient and appealing. The only complaint that might be worth
mentioning: Why are some of the salad bar items placed so far away from
the glass that one needs 36 inch arms to reach the food? This question
applies to other buffets as well.
Click the link below for more information about the Stardust's
Buffet.
Try one of these links for other Las Vegas buffet
information: The UNLV Web site for buffet information
www.unlv.edu/
or A2Z information about Las Vegas buffets
www.a2zlasvegas.
On Thursday May 11, 2006 we
found Joey Lee (from the now-defunct WILDLIFE band) fronting a new
group - REMIX - on the stage at the 13 Martini Bar, at
HOOTERS. Since WILDLIFE was a favorite band, I was not surprised
to find that REMIX is another amazing band. Joey Lee processes
very funky guitar licks through his red solid-body guitar.
His chink a' chink rhythms include that little something extra that makes
your head bob.
Lindsay Ellis is the Blonde "Girl Singer" who does what she is supposed to
do, and she does it very well. She sings like she's been at it since she was four
years old and according to their Web -site, she has. The other Music-Masters in this band are a drummer, bassist and keys-man.
Access REMIX'S Web-site at:
www.remixlv.com.
August, 2005
HOOTERS will fill the space vacated by The
San Remo Hotel on Tropicana Blvd. (2006.) Hooters Hotel and Casino
will undoubtedly feature a Hooters restaurant.
LVBC
T-shirts - discontinued styles - Oct, 17th, 2005
(New T-shirt transfers available
now, click T-Shirts)
A few of these remain,
if you want one, send e-mail to Webmaster. (New T-shirt transfers
available now, click T-Shirts)
October 9, 05
[We went into Hollywood (CA) and dined at
MICELI'S this evening. As usual it was a fine
experience. Instead of individual
entrees, we opted for Vegi-pizza
and house wine. The piano (in the upper dining room/bar area) was
expertly driven by one Patricia Harrold.. The petite blonde - in a
black dress - performed stylized Piano standards. Her execution was
precise, controlled and accurate.]
Grand Sumo Championships
at the Mandalay Bay Hotel (Oct. 7-8-9, 2005) Access Grand Sumo's Web-site
here: Information - Purchase tickets! Link to Mandalay Bay Hotelhere.California Sumo Association
OVER
BURNING
MAN (Burned!) The Man's Web-site! (from 9-05)
From 12/2004
XERODOWN -
Jennifer, one of the LVBC's favorite waitresses from the Peppermill, will be singing with
Xerodown at the TAILSPIN PUB (Sunset and Pecos) December 10th at 10 P.M. Jennifer is a LVBC
pick for success.
WYNN LAS VEGAS
had it's Grand Opening, Thursday, April 28? and, of course, it was a great
success. The Las Vegas Buffet Club's local spy, Anthony L. reports:
"My first impression was that it was Awe Inspiring, - Elegantly
Flabbergasting. It was just gorgeous." He continues,
"Flowers throughout,
Beautiful People - Beautiful Shops." "A very gorgeous place."
Apparently gorgeous is the key word here.
Another viewpoint:
WYNN LAS VEGAS had it's Grand
Opening, Thursday, April 28.
I just got back in town and visited Wynn Las Vegas for the first time. For
what it's worth, here is my review:
My first impression, as we entered through the parking garage portal, was
of a garish mishmash of stuff. The colors/patterns were not pleasing. In
fact they were somewhat annoying. There didn't seem to be a discernable
theme - anywhere. (Wynn's previous hotels: Golden Nugget, Mirage, Treasure
Island and of course the Bellagio were appointed beautifully and they all
had a recognizable theme. Wynn Las Vegas is missing something - or I am.
To be fair, I did not enter a hotel room. The Water Show was
interesting, but rather minimal compared to the previous projects.
The Ferrari store was cool and the buffet room was spectacular. (We did
not eat at the buffet, however, since Wynn's prices tend to make me go
elsewhere. As I recall, the breakfast buffet is about $15.00; the dinners
ranged from about $20.00 to $30.00. I suppose at some point, I'll try the
buffet, but for now, I'll pass. BC
On the second visit (9-0-05,) I find that
I, perhaps, misjudged this place: It is a beautiful
hotel. Beautiful people are everywhere. The cocktail servers
are beautiful, Wow! As to the decor, I looked around and the phrase
that came to mind was "Victorian Modern." (I'm eating my words here!
)
A dark haired beauty (GEMA) was
working the door at the "Water Show" lounge on my second visit. I'll
be back!
The Desert
Outlaws look like "Cowpokes" at a Sheep Shearing. I was forced
to give them a second look to see if they were, in fact, Z Z Top, since their
cover of the Z Z Top tune they were cloning was extremely clean. I only
dropped in for a minute, so this info. is limited. From the little bit
that I heard, I'll be back. (From 9-3-05)
26th Annual SAN GENNARO FEAST - Italian Food Festival
(September 13-18) celebrates it's 26th year at the Spaghetti Bowl (Off
Charleston and I-15 at 100 Grand Central Parkway.) Food vendors, amusement
rides, carnival games and entertainers ply their wares into the night.
Piles of Lasagna and Spaghetti, Sausage and Pepper/ Meatball subs, Pizza
Slices, beer and wine, as well as Indian Tacos (Indian Fry Bread (fried
Pizza-like dough) with taco toppings,) International foods, Italian Ices
and soft drinks (of course) are available and fairly priced. " Over 200
Vendors!" "PONY RIDES FOR THE TOTS"
They have managed to present a festival that captures the sprit of times
long past.
Free coupons on line - access their Web-site at: www.sangennarofeast.net.
