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Update on Vegas and room rates at Treasure Island, and some of Fark's favorite Headlines of the Week for 3/6 - 3/12
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From Unfreakable,

Nothing new this week from Drew, but a quick update: Treasure Island agreed to extend the deadline to get the room rate, so for the next 48 hours or so, you can still be included (rumor is that the code FARKCOM doesn't work online; you need to call it in).

Looking forward to seeing you in a couple weeks.

Headlines Of The Week for Sun 2011-03-06 to Sat 2011-03-12:

Canadian man dies when his ice house doesn't contain enough ig glue

Israeli model bitten by snake after attempting to lick it. This is not a repeat from Genesis

Scientists were just as happy to see the giant penis frog as he was to see them

Rare 400 year old bible found in UK church. Described as being in near pristine condition with only four of the Ten Commandments broken

Man files lawsuit claiming severed foot was stolen, says he's not sure what his next steps will be

Giant condom placed on statue as tribute to inventor riles officials -- too bad they can't take some good-natured ribbing

Chickens have empathy. Tasty, tasty empathy

A Florida couple having sex in a car was charged with "unnatural behavior". I wonder what kind of sex counts as "unnatural behavior" in Florida. Maybe the lights were on and their eyes were open?

Woman trying to rob bookstore is chased down by two men watching adult videos. Suspect caught before situation got out of hand

Woman who faked cancer pleads guilty to tumor charges

Japan quake so powerful it shifted the earth off its axis by 4 inches, sped up the earth's rotation by 1.6 microseconds, and shifted Japan's coastline by 8 feet. So - 4 inches CAN make the earth move and time stand still

Sports:

Steve Sabol stable after seizure by the seashore

Pitchers may start wearing helmets, catchers may expect different sensation

Kleenex stock goes through the roof on news that the Miami Heat have lost to another good team

Geek:

Ford Focus Electric to have liquid battery warmer so it keeps its range during the winter. Nissan Leaf comes with hot gel pack so you don't get frostbite as you wait for the tow truck

Facebook adds suicide alert feature. Mood: slashy

What do data mining companies know about you? Answer: Damn near everything. You sicko

Showbiz:

Kate Winslet is adjusting to single life but can't quite get beyond that one night with subby, whom she still refers to as her "mysterious stallion of the percales" before needing a fainting couch

Kirstie Alley's "Dancing With The Stars" partner reportedly 'impressed' with her efforts, structural integrity of the floor

Khloe Kardashian wonders why she can't get pregnant. Fails to realize that husband Lamar Odom still has trouble putting it in the hole when the game is on the line

Politics:

Sen. John Ensign retiring to spend more time with your wife

Obamas attend daughter's parent-teacher conference. Intimidated English teacher now suffering from post-grammatic stress disorder

Scott Walker says he's not interested in being a GOP VP candidate. Normally, we'd say something snarky about not wanting something no one in their right mind would ever offer, but then we remembered the last GOP VP candidate

Music:

The members of Big Head Todd and the Monsters serenade the crew of the space shuttle Discovery, making the crew fear they had entered some worm hole in outer space and got teleported back to 1994

Gene Simmons wants to Rock and Roll all night and invest in a diversified portfolio of domestic and international small and large caps every day

Chinese censors approve performance by Bob Dylan after realizing that nobody can understand what the fark he's saying in any language

Business:

SEC workers that looked at porn on the job disciplined. Say, "Insider Trading" would be a great name for a porn

"Oil prices are not yet hurting the economy" says Exxon CEO as he collects his $27,168,317 paycheck

Google stock down 4% for the year. Company punishes four top execs with $9 million in bonus money

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jetzzfan		2011-03-15 02:10:51 PM

VEGASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

darkhorse23		2011-03-15 02:12:30 PM

I hate to say I'm not coming, but I have other things going on that week that involve my newest business, and can't reschedule them. I'm sure Fondle My Sweaters will breathe a HUGE sigh of relief, because I won't be there to ignore her and cause her grief.

But I do hope everyone has a grand time. I'll be thinking about my Nasser and how much we miss him.

Claude Ballse		2011-03-15 02:21:43 PM

Don't forget if you want a free Fridge in your room, tell the Front Desk you have Medication that needs refrigeration (insulin is the most common type). ADA Regulations say they have to give it to you for free.

Have fun!

nicoffeine		2011-03-15 02:33:53 PM

Pshh. Saw this on Reddit.

CaptainWes		2011-03-15 02:35:26 PM

be sure to post your hotel room numbers so wake up calls can be assigned.

make me some tea		2011-03-15 02:35:40 PM

darkhorse23: I'm sure Fondle My Sweaters will breathe a HUGE sigh of relief, because I won't be there to ignore her and cause her grief.

:O

Why Would I Read the Article		2011-03-15 02:45:36 PM

Treasure Island is a shiatpile. Shill out a few more bucks and stay somewhere nice.

Sarcastica75		2011-03-15 02:53:27 PM

:-O

Raging Thespian		2011-03-15 02:57:56 PM

Oh yeah, maybe I should reserve a room or something.

drkdstryer		2011-03-15 03:00:13 PM

Vegas, baby. Vegas.

tsalaroth		2011-03-15 03:21:02 PM

OH NO YOU DI'NT

pumpkineye		2011-03-15 03:34:14 PM

I'm looking forward to meeting some of you folks, but also YAY old friends!

vegaswench		2011-03-15 03:41:26 PM

Woo Vegas!

tsalaroth		2011-03-15 03:55:32 PM

vegaswench: Woo Vegas!

oh hush, you

Fondle My Sweaters		2011-03-15 04:21:39 PM

darkhorse23: I hate to say I'm not coming, but I have other things going on that week that involve my newest business, and can't reschedule them. I'm sure Fondle My Sweaters will breathe a HUGE sigh of relief, because I won't be there to ignore her and cause her grief.

But I do hope everyone has a grand time. I'll be thinking about my Nasser and how much we miss him.

Grow up.

homeschooled		2011-03-15 04:43:05 PM

For reals. Grow up.

Witchydiva		2011-03-15 04:49:27 PM

Bah, airfare from austin is $440 rdtrip, which is about twice the regular price! :(

GaidinBDJ		2011-03-15 05:01:34 PM

No, the group code doesn't work online, only via phone. Also, something not mentioned, but if you book under the group code the "resort fee" is waived (usually around $15-$20/night).

If you don't/can't get in before the group rate closes you can use the code MYTIGB online to book at lower rates (but not as low as the group rate, and you'll have to pay the resort fee, but it still saves $50-$60/night).

Mordis		2011-03-15 05:02:24 PM

I still haz a sad. I really wanted to go but having a job prevents me... AGAIN.

/any chance we can throw a Chicago party in late May?

WhyteRaven74		2011-03-15 05:11:55 PM

I just need a miracle, and I'll be there. Just need to be able to get there, once there, I'm cool.

Bad Dad Why		2011-03-15 05:29:46 PM

Camping.

lewintn		2011-03-15 05:38:50 PM

Why Would I Read the Article: Treasure Island is a shiatpile. Shill out a few more bucks and stay somewhere nice.

You've clearly never stayed at Imperial Palace.

/neither have I
//there are true shiatpiles in Vegas, TI is not one of them.
///of course, Wynncore IS nicer and is across the street

Glockgraduation		2011-03-15 05:42:03 PM

lewintn: Why Would I Read the Article: Treasure Island is a shiatpile. Shill out a few more bucks and stay somewhere nice.

You've clearly never stayed at Imperial Palace.

/neither have I
//there are true shiatpiles in Vegas, TI is not one of them.
///of course, Wynncore IS nicer and is across the street

The IP? I love that place! They've got the Dealertainers....

Hyatus		2011-03-15 06:18:19 PM

Treasure Island is the best strip show(pun intended).

And Treasure Island isn't the nicest place, but it's way better than anything on Fremont.

Third In Line		2011-03-15 07:42:42 PM

Third In Line		2011-03-15 07:44:25 PM

Because, YEAH, NOW I'M GOING.

See ya there, all :)

darkhorse23		2011-03-15 07:52:23 PM

I'm sure it will be gotten over, Third In Line. In your case, though, I wish I WAS coming! We could tear it up.

aphexcoil		2011-03-15 08:09:14 PM

Unfreakable,

So you finally convinced the wife to let you go?

AWESOME!

aphexcoil		2011-03-15 08:11:01 PM

Here's something for everyone.

I've got a great deal at Circus Circus and will be staying from Tuesday to Tuesday (28th to 5'th I believe). I have two Queen sized beds in the room and I don't need both.

If anyone needs a place to crash for specific nights, please send me a message.

If you know who I am on Facebook, you can send me a message there.

Circus Circus isn't the Wynn, but it's a place to sleep -- and it's on the strip (North End)

aphexcoil		2011-03-15 08:11:45 PM

PS: The only thing I ask in return is a few beers or something. :)

jessie		2011-03-15 08:20:55 PM

pumpkineye: I'm looking forward to meeting some of you folks, but also YAY old friends!

Who you callin old?

aphexcoil		2011-03-15 08:26:50 PM

Today I learned that jessie has a lower fark number than me.

aphexcoil		2011-03-15 08:30:39 PM

darkhorse23: I'm sure it will be gotten over, Third In Line. In your case, though, I wish I WAS coming! We could tear it up.

Tear up the slot machines?

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ....

aphexcoil		2011-03-15 08:31:17 PM

Ps: I think it's time we all discuss a community bail fund.

jessie		2011-03-15 08:32:57 PM

aphexcoil: Today I learned that jessie has a lower fark number than me.

I'm old school, baby. Or just old. Maybe both.

darkhorse23		2011-03-15 08:37:33 PM

jessie: I'm old school, baby. Or just old. Maybe both.

You are old school, baby, you have a lower number than meeeeeeeee!

//not worthy, not worthy

jessie		2011-03-15 08:39:00 PM

darkhorse23: jessie: I'm old school, baby. Or just old. Maybe both.

You are old school, baby, you have a lower number than meeeeeeeee!

//not worthy, not worthy

I'm bummed to see that now that I'm going, you aren't!

pumpkineye		2011-03-15 08:42:57 PM

jessie: pumpkineye: I'm looking forward to meeting some of you folks, but also YAY old friends!

Who you callin old?

Ohman that's twice in one day. We were just early to the party. Which will be the case in Vegas too.

jessie		2011-03-15 08:47:25 PM

pumpkineye: jessie: pumpkineye: I'm looking forward to meeting some of you folks, but also YAY old friends!

Who you callin old?

Ohman that's twice in one day. We were just early to the party. Which will be the case in Vegas too.
You got there realllly early.

darkhorse23		2011-03-15 08:58:28 PM

jessie: I'm bummed to see that now that I'm going, you aren't!

I could send a cardboard cutout! LOLZY

Witchydiva		2011-03-15 09:25:38 PM

Fark it, I'm in. Thank gawd for generous friends willing to share a room.

Now, how do I sign up for the poker tournament?

Third In Line		2011-03-15 09:32:55 PM

darkhorse23: jessie: I'm bummed to see that now that I'm going, you aren't!

I could send a cardboard cutout! LOLZY

Yes.

YouWinAgainGravity		2011-03-15 11:18:55 PM

I am going

Cyberchp		2011-03-16 12:47:58 AM

aphexcoil: Ps: I think it's time we all discuss a community bail fund.

...

Witchydiva		2011-03-16 01:22:54 AM

Is there an events schedule anywhere, or are we winging everything besides the 1:30pm poker tournament and the following social/drinking meeting on Friday?

aphexcoil		2011-03-16 01:35:14 AM

Witchydiva: Is there an events schedule anywhere, or are we winging everything besides the 1:30pm poker tournament and the following social/drinking meeting on Friday?

We'll figure it out I'm sure. The Friday meeting will be the main event and then we can branch from there. It will be just like the time I flew to Amsterdam without a hotel and just winged the entire farking trip.

pdrake		2011-03-16 02:05:22 AM

how much should i charge to put people up in my house?

aphexcoil		2011-03-16 03:10:56 AM

pdrake: how much should i charge to put people up in my house?

$50 a night? Or you pay me $50 a night for the entertainment

serialkittenkiller		2011-03-16 09:37:03 AM

Make sure if you do any gambling at all, you sign up for the players club in that casino. Some cards cover multiple casinos.If you go next door to The Mirage, the MGM/Mirage card covers 12 different casinos.The Bally's/Caesers total rewards card covers 12 more. My wife and I play video poker and slots the majority of the time and we can stay at almost any hotel on the strip for free. At the very least they will offer seriously discounted rooms. They are really hurting for business right now and you never know if you might wanna go back someday. Have fun everyone.

serialkittenkiller		2011-03-16 09:39:58 AM

Oh and there's nothing wrong with Treasure Island as someone posted here. I've seen their rooms-very nice, good casino, places to eat and a train that connects to The Mirage.

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