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Video is of the ZITO 77 band featuring Danny Koker at Count’s Vamp’d.

COUNT’S VAMP’D has been around a few years. This is a rock ‘n’ roll club that was co-owned by Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil. It is now owned by PAWN STAR’S bike-expert and way-cool, Danny Koker – AKA –The Count.

“Count Vamp’d is the old Feelgoods in Vegas that was opened by investors with Vince Neil of Motley Crue being a minority investor and marketer. Once Neil got divorced he had to sell his stake in the business and the name had to change. Vamp’d is a dracula-themed rock club, bar/restaurant. Yes, it’s all those things. Unfortunately, I have not caught a show there yet so I cannot speak to the concert setup or sound. I do know they attract national to local acts, George Lynch probably the biggest name that hits there regularly, and local Vegas Iron Maiden tribute band ‘Aces High’ is also a regular. The bar itself is very cool, has lots of guitars behind glass, cool decor, and rock-star type memorabilia.” more from Jim P

The Dracula inspired club is in suburban (west) Las Vegas on West Sahara (just East of Rainbow) at 6750 West Sahara Ave., Las Vegas NV. Formerly Vince Neil’s Dr. Feelgood’s Rock Bar & Grill, Count’s Vamp’d is a Rock & Roll Venue Bar & Restaurant.

Is Danny Koker an avatar of Dracula???

ChumLee meets Bob Zimmerman A.K.A. Bob Dylan:

Count’s Vamp’d Official Website. You might want to listen to the background sound (song) on this website. I’m guessing it’s the ZITO 77 band. Regardless of who the band is they’re good. A very interesting (heavily effected) snare drum starts out running then continues with the other tasty drums and (cow)bell, then electric-guitars kick in: the bass-notes electric, playing low – maybe open strings – repeating a riff (yeah I know) with the second guitar, a high lead, weaving in and out. It’s basically a standard three-chord rock progression. Very authentic. Don’t quit until you hear the drum solo. Then stick around for the end. From the first time I heard the song I was hooked. This is just my opinion, William Carbone.

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Full Moon February 7, 2012

February 6, 2012 William Carbone

There will be yet another Full Moon, again in the sky, on February 7, 2012 at 1:56 P.M. Las Vegas time.

From the Old Farmer’s Almanac
Full Moon Names
February is the month of the Full Snow Moon.
Here are highlights of the February 2012 Moon! The Almanac’s monthly Moon guide keeps you informed about full Moon names, Moon phase dates, and Best Days by the Moon.

Full Moon Names
February’s full Moon is traditionally called the Full Snow Moon because usually the heaviest snows fall in February.

Hunting becomes very difficult, and so some Native American tribes called this the Hunger Moon.

Other Native American tribes called this Moon the “Shoulder to Shoulder Around the Fire Moon” (Wishram Native Americans), the “No Snow in the Trails Moon” (Zuni Native Americans), and the “Bone Moon” (Cherokee Native Americans). The Bone Moon meant that there was so little food that people gnawed on bones and ate bone marrow soup.

Excellent video on the Full Moon from Almanac.Com

From Western Washington University
American Indians gave names to each of the full moons to keep track of the passing year. The names are associated with the entire month until the next full moon occurs. Since a lunar month averages 29 days, the dates of the moons change from year to year. Here are titles most closely associated with calendar months. Here is information for two tribes.

OUT WEST
ZUNI – Southwest, New Mexico

In the ZUNI language the word for February’s moon is “onon u’la’ukwamme” or “no snow in trails.”

BACK EAST
MOHAWK – Eastern Woodlands

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In the MOHAWK language the word for February’s moon is “enniska” or “lateness.”

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Full Moon: January 9, 2:32 A.M. Las Vegas time

January 7, 2012 William Carbone

The Moon will be 100% full: January 9, 2:32 A.M. Las Vegas time.

From the Old Farmer’s Almanac
Full Moon Names
January is the month of the Full Wolf Moon. It appeared when wolves howled in hunger outside the villages. It is also known as the Old Moon. To some Native American tribes, this was the Snow Moon, but most applied that name to the next full Moon, in February.

From Western Washington University
American Indians gave names to each of the full moons to keep track of the passing year. The names are associated with the entire month until the next full moon occurs. Since a lunar month averages 29 days, the dates of the moons change from year to year. Here are titles most closely associated with calendar months.

BACK EAST
Cherokee – East Coast, Carolinas

In the Cherokee language the word for January’s moon is unolvtana or cold moon.

OUT WEST
Hopi – Southwest, Arizona

In the Hopi language the word for January’s moon is paamuya or moon of life at it’s height.

Western Washington University

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Army vet shot by Vegas police was ill, sought help

December 14, 2011 William Carbone Leave a comment

Story from Las Vegas Sun
The Associated Press
Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011 | 4:48 p.m.

The 43-year-old Gulf War veteran gunned down by Las Vegas police in a weekend parking lot confrontation felt like his life was spiraling out of control and sought help from a veterans advocate days before he was killed. Full story: The Las Vegas Sun

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Full Moon December 10th, 2011

December 9, 2011 William Carbone

First posted December 8th.

The Moon will be 100% full December 10th, 2011 at 06:36:24 am Las Vegas time.

From The Old Farmer’s Almanac
“Each month, we will explain the traditional names of the full Moon along with some fascinating Moon facts. In this video, learn about the Full Cold Moon, ancient rituals of the winter solstice, and lunar eclipses,” featuring Amy Nieskens from The Old Farmer’s Almanac. [In the video Ms. Nieskens mentions a Full Moon on December 21st – on the Winter Solstice. How can this be? – UPDATE December 9 – Ms. Nieskens sent mail explaining that the video was shot last year.]

From The Old Farmer’s Almanac
Historically, the Native Americans who lived in the area that is now the northern and eastern United States kept track of the seasons by giving distinctive names to the recurring full Moons. December’s moon is called The Full Cold Moon: This full Moon is also called the Long Nights Moon by some Native American tribes. This is the month when the winter cold fastens its grip and the nights become long and dark.

From Western Washington University
“American Indians gave names to each of the full moons to keep track of the passing year. The names are associated with the entire month until the next full moon occurs. Since a lunar month averages 29 days, the dates of the moons change from year to year. Here are titles most closely associated with calendar months.”

Two Native tribes are mentioned here – click the WWU link to access more information.

OUT WEST
Zuni – Southwest, New Mexico
The Zuni name for December’s moon is “ik’ohbu yachunne” or “sun has traveled home to rest,” according to Western Washington University.

Back East
Mohawk – Eastern Woodlands
The Mohawk name for December’s moon is “tsothohrha” or “time of cold” according to Western Washington University.

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Full Moon: Nov 10, 2011. November’s full Moon was called the Full Beaver Moon because it was the time to set traps, before the waters froze over. This Moon was also called the Full Frost Moon.

November 9, 2011 William Carbone

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Full Moon Names
The Full Beaver Moon: November’s Moon Guide
November’s full Moon was called the Full Beaver Moon because it was the time to set traps, before the waters froze over. This Moon was also called the Full Frost Moon.

[DOES THIS MEAN THAT WHEN THE BEAVER MOON IS FULL THAT THINGS CAN BE TRAPPED IN THERE (IN THE FULLNESS OF THE MOON?) AND WHILE IT’S IN THERE BEING TRAPPED OR WHATEVER, IT HAD BETTER GET THE HELL OUT OF THERE BEFORE THE FULL FROST SETS IN AND THE WATERS FREEZE OVER, LEAVING THE SAID FULL BEAVER SHUT AND IN A STATE OF FRIGIDITY?]

The Moon will be 100% full Nov 10 at 12:18 P.M. Las Vegas time.

From Western Washington University
“American Indians gave names to each of the full moons to keep track of the passing year. The names are associated with the entire month until the next full moon occurs. Since a lunar month averages 29 days, the dates of the moons change from year to year. Here are titles most closely associated with calendar months.”

Two Native tribes are mentioned here – click the WWU link to access more information.

OUT WEST
Arapaho, Great Plains
The Arapaho phrase for November’s Moon is “when the rivers start to freeze”
No information is given for the phrase in the native language.

Back East
Abenaki – Northeast, Maine
The Native term for November’s Moon is “mzatanos” or “freezing river maker moon.”

May the Bluebird of Happiness arrive to save you from the precipice 13 seconds after the fall.

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Travelocity customers choose their 10 favorite Las Vegas hotels

October 13, 2011 William Carbone

A view of casinos on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada September 16, 2011. STEVE MARCUS — A view of casinos on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada September 16, 2011 - STEVE MARCUS

By VEGAS INC staff

Wednesday
12 October 2011
11:44 a.m.

Las Vegas is home to more than 300 hotels and motels stocked with almost 125,000 rooms. Choosing the right one can be daunting.

Travelocity tried to make the task easier by culling through customer reviews to compile a list of the city’s top 10 hotels, based on visitors’ feedback.

The list may surprise you:

1. Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas: Customers said they enjoyed the hotel’s views and location. It “allows you easy access to all that Vegas has to offer, but also allows you to retreat into a tranquil space,” one customer wrote.

2. Encore at Wynn Las Vegas: One guest described the customer service at Encore as “over the top.” Another said he enjoyed the “spacious room with wonderful views, adding that “the bed was so comfortable, it was difficult to get out in the mornings.”

3. The Signature at MGM Grand: “The bathroom! Wow…the bathroom!” one customer wrote.

4. Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa: Guests said they enjoyed the amenities at Red Rock. “This hotel looked nice from the outside, but the inside was gorgeous,” a customer wrote. “If you’re looking for a resort a short ways away from the Strip but with all the amenities then this hotel is the one,” another added.

5. THE hotel at Mandalay Bay: “The immaculate lobby area and the serene aroma was truly a warming inviting welcome,” a guest wrote. Another called the pool the “best in Las Vegas.”

6. Bellagio: Customers described the Bellagio as “luxury at its finest.” “The hotel, staff service, room quality, cleanliness and convenience to everything in the heart of Vegas was superb,” a guest wrote read more…

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Full Moon – October 11, 2011

October 11, 2011 William Carbone

The Moon will be 100 % full October 11, 2011 at 7:07 P.M. Las Vegas time.

From The Old Farmer’s Almanac

Your Moon Today
Moon Phase
Full Moon 7:07 P.M.
Moonrise 5:46 P.M.
Moonset 6:25 A.M.

Historically, the Native Americans who lived in the area that is now the northern and eastern United States kept track of the seasons by giving distinctive names to the recurring full Moons.

Full Moon Names
October is the month of the Full Hunter’s Moon.

This was the time to hunt in preparation for winter. This full Moon is also called the Travel Moon and the Dying Grass Moon.

The Old Farmer’s Almanac
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A man is attempting to sue a Las Vegas casino after losing $1.3 million.

September 30, 2011 William Carbone

This is a repost from KFI Radio, Los Angeles.

Thursday, September 29, 2011
Gambler sues casino over gambling loss
A man is trying to sue a Las Vegas casino to recoup his $1.3 million in losses.

(UPI) — A gambler allegedly down $1.3 million to a Las Vegas casino is suing the casino, Wynn Las Vegas, for allowing him to lose more than $250,000, court paper say.

Konstantin Zoggolis from Germany is suing under the premise that he had a prior agreement with Wynn Las Vegas to limit his credit to a quarter of a million dollars, the Las Vegas Sun reported Thursday.

The lawsuit claims Wynn Las Vegas, which would not comment on the case, has asked the Justice Department to pursue the matter on grounds of Zoggolis passing bad checks.

The lawsuit also said, “If criminal proceedings are commenced against plaintiff at the direction of defendant in an effort to collect invalid debts, plaintiff will suffer irreparable harm before a decision on the merits can be rendered.”

Zoggolis is seeking an injunction to block the casino from pursuing the matter in the courts.

The suit says Zoggolis made arrangements with the casino in 2008 to limit his credit read more…

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iHeartRadio Music Festival sells out in 10 minutes

September 21, 2011 William Carbone

The Biggest Live Music Event in Radio History
In the Grand Garden Arena at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada

From The LA Times.Com/Blog July 18, 2011 | 2:59 pm

With an impressive lineup and promises of being both “the biggest live music event in radio history” and a “once-in-a-generation gathering of artists,” it wasn’t a surprise that the recently announced iHeartRadio Music Festival quickly sold out when tickets went on sale Saturday.

Tickets for the inaugural two-day concert, taking place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Sept. 23 and 24, were gone a mere 10 minutes after going on sale read more

From iHeartRadio.Com

LADY GAGA / JAY-Z / COLDPLAY / STEVEN TYLER
THE BLACK EYED PEAS / KENNY CHESNEY
ALICIA KEYS / JENNIFER LOPEZ
CARRIE UNDERWOOD / JANE’S ADDICTION
NICKI MINAJ / DAVID GUETTA
RASCAL FLATTS / BRUNO MARS
KELLY CLARKSON / SUBLIME WITH ROME
With special guest performances by
USHER, STING and JEFF BECK

IHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL – DAY ONE
September 23rd, 2011 : Grand Garden Arena
All artists are subject to change. Coldplay, Alicia Keys, The Black Eyed Peas, Carrie Underwood, Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkson, Jane’s Addiction, Jay-Z.
Sold out!

IHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL – DAY TWO
September 24th, 2011 : Grand Garden Arena
All artists subject to change. Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, Kenny Chesney, Nicki Minaj, Rascal Flatts, David Guetta, Sublime with Rome, Jeff Beck, and Special guest performances by Sting and Usher.
Sold out!

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PAWN STAR’S Bike-Expert, Danny Koker – A.K.A – The Count: COUNT’S VAMP’D Rock & Roll Club

Full Moon February 7, 2012

Full Moon: January 9, 2:32 A.M. Las Vegas time

Army vet shot by Vegas police was ill, sought help

Full Moon December 10th, 2011

Full Moon: Nov 10, 2011. November’s full Moon was called the Full Beaver Moon because it was the time to set traps, before the waters froze over. This Moon was also called the Full Frost Moon.

Travelocity customers choose their 10 favorite Las Vegas hotels

Full Moon – October 11, 2011

A man is attempting to sue a Las Vegas casino after losing $1.3 million.

iHeartRadio Music Festival sells out in 10 minutes

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