http://www.chateaudifpress.com/rss en The Chateau D'If Press 2006 120 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/current-events/international/arableaguesyriaunrezfl "Members of the Security Council failed again yesterday to agree on a resolution that backed the Arab League plan to bring the Syrian crisis to an end. The crisis that began last March claimed the lives of more than 5,500 people according to the United Nations. While 13 Security Council members voted for the resolution, Russia and China vetoed it thus preventing resolution to be adopted..." ]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:53:38 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/current-events/international/arableaguesyriaunrezfl http://www.chateaudifpress.com/prisoners-testimony/guest-columnists/undeniablepowlantwts "Thinner and thinner vocabularies among all segments of population are more prevalent every day--the consequences far-reaching hurting all aspects of our lives, from economic success to cultural intake and academic achievement. We are using on average only a few thousands words. Only a handful considering 320,000 definitions Webster's New Universal Unabridged Dictionary contains. With all this abundance, there is no reason for our word deprivation..." ]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:27:33 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/prisoners-testimony/guest-columnists/undeniablepowlantwts http://www.chateaudifpress.com/prisoners-testimony/weekly-columnists/joshua-dana/suspendoperations It is with great sadness that I report we have suspended operations until further notice. ]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:59:41 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/prisoners-testimony/weekly-columnists/joshua-dana/suspendoperations http://www.chateaudifpress.com/prisoners-testimony/weekly-columnists/sethhorowitz/lookback2011sth "As we embark on another new year, I feel that it is hard to move forward if you do not remember what you are leaving behind. Naturally, I am referring to some of the hot issues that made Americans question not only what is going on around them but what has government done for America lately; that is, if they did anything at all..." ]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:58:34 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/prisoners-testimony/weekly-columnists/sethhorowitz/lookback2011sth http://www.chateaudifpress.com/current-events/international/unsumsusdevclchn "Some 450 global investors gathered last week at the UN headquarters in New York for Investor Summit on Climate Risk and Energy Solutions, UN reported..." ]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:54:34 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/current-events/international/unsumsusdevclchn http://www.chateaudifpress.com/sincityuncut/special-events/austbeegeeshw "The Australian Bee Gees show is a celebration of one of disco’s most legendary names, bringing the music that shaped the cultural landscape of the 1970’s to the Excalibur Hotel & Casino. I am nothing if not a Bee Gees fan (my wedding processional was 'More Than a Woman' and my recessional was “How Deep Is Your Love”), so the opportunity to see their pre-eminent tribute group was one that I relished..." ]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:37:26 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/sincityuncut/special-events/austbeegeeshw http://www.chateaudifpress.com/sincityuncut/hotels-and-casinos/cosmohc/cosmowedpopup "Other than the mystique and notoriety Las Vegas has with its casinos and gambling, the most talked about commodity Las Vegas is known for is its quick weddings and wedding chapels. Now the newest casino on the Strip has decided to jump onboard by creating the Pop-Up Wedding Chapel; Cosmopolitan is approaching weddings in a traditional way but also in a fun and humorous spin on the sanctimony of marriage..." ]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:33:00 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/sincityuncut/hotels-and-casinos/cosmohc/cosmowedpopup http://www.chateaudifpress.com/prisoners-testimony/weekly-columnists/sethhorowitz/sethsportsfanassathtcr "I may not watch every sport but I do consider myself being a big fan for the sports I do watch. I love to cheer on my N.Y. Giants to a possible Super Bowl berth, while I pray each year for the N.Y. Mets to remember how to play competitive baseball..." ]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:30:43 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/prisoners-testimony/weekly-columnists/sethhorowitz/sethsportsfanassathtcr http://www.chateaudifpress.com/prisoners-testimony/weekly-columnists/dantes-m-cristo/explainsitua "Whirlwind of thought bombards and to separate what makes sense from meaningless will take some time. However have little else but these days, and to spend hours on end spinning words attempting to form theory brings much joy, bursting in anticipation for momentary peace of mind while writing..." ]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:36:12 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/prisoners-testimony/weekly-columnists/dantes-m-cristo/explainsitua http://www.chateaudifpress.com/this-week-in-turmoil/endofnew12 ]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:20:56 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/this-week-in-turmoil/endofnew12 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/current-events/international/euoilembrgoiranhorz "Countries of the European Union agreed yesterday to ban imports of Iranian oil thus further tightening existing measures by the Western world against Iran, as Reuters and other media also reported. Just a few days earlier, on December 31, President Obama signed harsh financial sanctions against Teheran which resulted in Iran's threats this week against the navy of the United States..." ]]> Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:40:38 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/current-events/international/euoilembrgoiranhorz http://www.chateaudifpress.com/sincityuncut/reviews/sccelintvws/carlwilliamntrvwwftc "French Canadian singing legend, Carl William, has been bringing his signature style to new audiences at the Wolf Theater at the Clarion. After a break for the holidays, William is back to blow spectators at One Voice… Music of Legends away with his four octave range and to sit down with Sin City Uncut for his first English interview..." ]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:59:49 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/sincityuncut/reviews/sccelintvws/carlwilliamntrvwwftc http://www.chateaudifpress.com/this-week-in-turmoil/endofroad ]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:04:41 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/this-week-in-turmoil/endofroad http://www.chateaudifpress.com/prisoners-testimony/weekly-columnists/dantes-m-cristo/hppynwyr ]]> Sun, 01 Jan 2012 18:39:11 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/prisoners-testimony/weekly-columnists/dantes-m-cristo/hppynwyr http://www.chateaudifpress.com/sincityuncut/reviews/bars/thebartimessquare/thebartimessquarervw23 "The Bar at Times Square at New York New York Hotel & Casino has been rated the number one dueling piano show in Las Vegas, a coveted distinction in a town of dueling piano bars. It has the feel of a neighborhood pub and is always bustling with people dancing and drinking, even on Monday nights..." ]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:55:08 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/sincityuncut/reviews/bars/thebartimessquare/thebartimessquarervw23 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/prisoners-testimony/weekly-columnists/sethhorowitz/cellphonedrivebanst "Usually, when someone tells me cell phone use while driving should be banned, I think of people using hands-free devices. This is what has become acceptable by law and here in Nevada, will be officially enforced starting January 1st, 2012. However, I recently came across an article that may change the cell phone use debate yet again. In the article, the NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) wants the ban of all non-emergency use of portable electronic devices for all drivers. If successful, this would all but eliminate the use of cell phones while driving, even if you were using hands-free options..." ]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:11:29 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/prisoners-testimony/weekly-columnists/sethhorowitz/cellphonedrivebanst http://www.chateaudifpress.com/sincityuncut/sports-book/mma/ufc141 "For its final event of 2011, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is packing its bags and heading back to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in "Sin City" with a heavyweight showdown that promises to challenge the most elaborate firework shows around the world. .." ]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:05:31 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/sincityuncut/sports-book/mma/ufc141 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/current-events/international/agrfdsysshtenersm "The dependence of the global food system on fossil fuels limits its ability to feed a world population, says Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) in its report and agriculture and food systems need to move toward new models that are 'energy-smart.'..." ]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:23:59 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/current-events/international/agrfdsysshtenersm http://www.chateaudifpress.com/political-critiques/iowacaucus23 "January 3rd is the date set for the dreaded Iowa caucus. Historically, the event is one of few that sets the tone for the states that follow, and so much to-do has been given in preparation for the event. This, however, is almost entirely a show for the voting public and determines very little in the long run. What really matters are the delegate votes, of which there are 2,286, and while popular opinion can influence these votes that isn't always the case..." ]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:37:02 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/political-critiques/iowacaucus23 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/sincityuncut/hotels-and-casinos/mainstrtstat/mainstrtstatrvw1 "If Station Casinos are the locals’ casinos and downtown is the locals’ Las Vegas, then Main Street Station Casino, Brewery & Hotel is the ultimate locals’ casino, a casino that “?”s locals in the heart of downtown. While at first glance, the décor of Main Street Station may appear to be simply Victorian in nature, upon closer inspection, you will find that there are a wide variety of antiques and artifacts: a portion of the Berlin Wall, stained glass from the Lillian Russell Mansion, a chandelier from the Figaro Opera House, and bronze doors and façade from the Kuwait Royal Bank, among others..." ]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:37:28 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/sincityuncut/hotels-and-casinos/mainstrtstat/mainstrtstatrvw1 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/prisoners-testimony/weekly-columnists/merfolk-wizard/voterrestriclws "If you've got voting problems, I feel bad for you son. I've got ninety-nine problems but unjust voting restrictions ain't one. Oh, wait, apparently it is. My bad..." ]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:22:19 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/prisoners-testimony/weekly-columnists/merfolk-wizard/voterrestriclws http://www.chateaudifpress.com/this-week-in-turmoil/perhapslast ]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:17:30 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/this-week-in-turmoil/perhapslast http://www.chateaudifpress.com/prisoners-testimony/weekly-columnists/bwbearden/cnsrshpusculintg "There’s this show on Showtime I just can’t help watching, whether or not I know that it’s a complete waste of my brain cells. You might have heard of it and you, like me, might be guilty of watching it. It’s called Gigolos. Try as I might, I can’t stop watching. I mostly watch because it happens in Vegas and I like going 'hey, I’ve been there!' Although I can’t pretend to know the life of the gigolo, their lives outside of work are pretty similar to the lives of anyone living in Las Vegas..." ]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:43:55 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/prisoners-testimony/weekly-columnists/bwbearden/cnsrshpusculintg http://www.chateaudifpress.com/current-events/international/syriaslaghtrarblgobsdam "Today's arrival of Arab League's observers to Damascus didn't stop the Syrian slaughter. At least 23 people died just a day after Christmas, as Syrian army tanks have been firing rounds into neighborhoods of the city of Homs, as Reuters and other media reported. The Arab League observers came to Syria to assess whether President Assad is abiding by the League’s plan to halt the crackdown on protesters...." ]]> Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:52:42 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/current-events/international/syriaslaghtrarblgobsdam http://www.chateaudifpress.com/current-events/national/anonymushckrchpr "A Robin Hood hacking group known as 'Anonymous' is stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. Just in time for the holidays, Anonymous launched its first major offensive and if their score is any indication of the group’s future - they mean business..." ]]> Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:45:36 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/current-events/national/anonymushckrchpr http://www.chateaudifpress.com/sincityuncut/hotels-and-casinos/casinoroyale/casinoroyalervw23 "Casino Royale may be the most unassuming of casinos on the Strip, but for fans of the casual vibe and cheap gambling offered on Fremont Street, it is the best on-Strip alternative. There are 152 rooms offered at affordable rates for the Las Vegas visitor on a budget, keeping you in the middle of the action with its convenient location between Harrah’s and the Venetian..." ]]> Mon, 26 Dec 2011 11:50:41 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/sincityuncut/hotels-and-casinos/casinoroyale/casinoroyalervw23 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/sincityuncut/reviews/lounges/ignitelounge/igniteloungervw23 "Ignite Lounge at Monte Carlo juxtaposes its icy neighbor Minus 5 Lounge with its fiery red and orange theme, perfectly complementing the resorts “fire and ice” theme. The décor is distinctly modern, featuring a granite bar, uniquely shaped geometric designs for couches and tables, and lights hanging from the ceiling in varying lengths, flashing from red to yellow to orange..." ]]> Mon, 26 Dec 2011 11:25:08 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/sincityuncut/reviews/lounges/ignitelounge/igniteloungervw23 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/sincityuncut/sports-book/boxing/mayweatherrapsheet "Boxing superstar Floyd 'Money' Mayweather recently pleaded guilty to battery, domestic violence, and no contest to harassment charges in a Las Vegas courtroom last week in what is just the most recent addition to a lengthy rap sheet. For all the accolades that the pound-for-pound kingpin has accomplished inside the boxing ring, his plethora of controversies outside the ring have tarnished his legacy and continue to embarrass the boxing community..." ]]> Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:35:00 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/sincityuncut/sports-book/boxing/mayweatherrapsheet http://www.chateaudifpress.com/prisoners-testimony/guest-columnists/merryxmashpyhold ]]> Sun, 25 Dec 2011 16:39:55 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/prisoners-testimony/guest-columnists/merryxmashpyhold http://www.chateaudifpress.com/sincityuncut/sports-book/prosports/nba/nba12seaspredct "Merry Christmas to all NBA fans, that’s what the league is essentially saying with the opening day of action. Celtics-Knicks, Heat-Mavericks, Bulls-Lakers, Magic-Thunder, and now even Clippers-Warriors is interesting. Screw family, just hide out in your cave and watch hoops all day because it might be worth it..." ]]> Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:45:14 -0500 http://www.chateaudifpress.com/sincityuncut/sports-book/prosports/nba/nba12seaspredct