Friday, May 22, 2009

Five Ways to Keep Your House Safe

Life is precious and you can never do too much in an attempt to protect it and preserve it. By guarding and securing your home with alarm systems, carbon monoxide detectors, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers and other disaster prevention devices, you are keeping safe all the things that matter to you most. Below are five ways to keep you, your family and your home safe.

1. BSafe Electrix - BSafe offers duplex wall outlets that can help prevent electrical fires capable of destroying not only your home, but your property, financial situation and most importantly, your life. Most electrical fires result from problems with "fixed wiring" such as faulty electrical outles and old wiring. BSafe’s TFCI thermal cut-off technology recognizes abnormal temperatures through multiple sensors located at each outlet contact and binding head screw terminal and disconnects the load so it is no longer functional. A pin protrudes from the device, protecting the outlet from overload and notifying the user about the potentially dangerous high heat. BSafe outlet is ideal for new construction and remodeling, serving as a great way to protect both your assets and loved ones from electrical fires.

2. ADT Safewatch QuickConnect – The Safewatch QuickConnect from ADT offers a number of ways to monitor your home, all in one convenient unit. The two-way voice communication feature puts you in direct contact with ADT Monitoring Centers, where you can report burglaries, fires or AC power failures, while notifying the police at the same time. The QuickConnect control panel incorporates an easy-to-use touchpad, siren and speaker, so that even in a panic, you’ll be able to contact someone who can help. Additional wireless accessories in the Safewatch QuickConnect package include two door and/or window sensors, one motion detector, one keychain remote to turn your system on or off, one power supply with 24 hour battery and one ADT window decal and yard sign to warn potential intruders that your home is protected.

3. A Carbon Monoxide Detector – Carbon monoxide is an odorless, tasteless, invisible gas formed in the home from incomplete combustion from any flame-fueled device. Some of these non-electric devices that are found in the home include ranges and ovens, which are the two most common sources of carbon monoxide, as well as clothes dryers, furnaces, water heaters, space heaters, grills, fireplaces and vehicles. The dangers of inhaling carbon monoxide include a number of unpleasant symptoms such as shortness of breath, dizziness, severe headaches and mental confusion, and high levels of inhalation can cause tissue damage and death. Carbon monoxide detectors are designed to alert people about the presence of this dangerous gas before it spreads, so that you can get out of the house, ventilate it and contact the proper authorities, thus greatly reducing the risk of developing a serious health condition such as carbon monoxide poisoning.

4. A Smoke Alarm – What makes a smoke alarm such a vital tool in protecting your home and your loved ones is its ability to warn you about a potential fire so that you will have time to escape it. In the event of a fire, every second counts, and a properly installed and maintained smoke alarm could be the one device capable of saving your life. Smoke alarms are available from many different vendors but generally fall into two basic categories; ionization and photoelectric alarms. Ionization alarms sound when a flaming and fast moving fire is present, where a photoelectric alarm is quicker at detecting smoky and smoldering fires. Since there is no way of determining which type of fire your household may experience, it is highly recommended to have both types installed and maintained.

5. Keeping a Fire Extinguisher in the Home – Everyone should have at least one fire extinguisher in the home, preferably in the kitchen, but also in the garage or workshop if you want added protection. It is also important to have the right type of fire extinguisher since not all fires are the same. Water extinguishers only fight Class A fires, or fires sparked from ordinary combustible materials such as paper, wood, plastics and cardboard. There are also extinguishers filled with foam and powder, pressurized with nitrogen, that fight Class B, C and D fires caused by combustible liquids (i.e. kerosene, gasoline, grease and oil), electrical equipment (i.e. appliances, wiring, circuit breakers, etc.) or combustible metals used in chemical laboratories (i.e. magnesium, titanium, potassium, etc.). Finally, there are Carbon Dioxide extinguishers, which are poor in fighting Class A fires but a good choice for electrical fires from a computer, TV, stereo or other electronic device. Always be sure that you have the right fire extinguisher in the right places to help protect you and your loved ones.



Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Top 5 Websites for Freelancers

The thing about freelancing is you have to find your own work, so it's usually good to have as many resources available as possible. Sure we all know elance and odesk, but what else is out there? These five sites are sure to help you find that next job.

1. GoNogging - The site is like a combination of craigslist and your
typical freelancing page. Naturally there are listed jobs for you to take (for musicians there is a lot of opportunities to do jingles), but you can put up images, video, or music you've made for sale, an opportunity not really offered by the other sites on this list.

2. Adveres - Adveres functions as a freelance search engine of sorts. It has an exceptionally large amount of skill areas covered, so it's an easy format to look for jobs based on what your fields of expertise are.

3. List Bid - Extraordinarily straight forward layout. Has a decently sized population.
It concentrates on alot of coding but, there is writing and design jobs interspersed amongst them.

4. Guru - One of the go-to freelance sites. Membership is free but you can also get a paid one. The truth is you're much more likely to get a job with the paid membership, but it's only 30 to 90 dollars a quarter.

5. Pro Blogger Job Board - For anyone with any interest in blog writing, this is the site. If you have any kind of expertise on any subject matter you can likely find a job here. Even if you were looking for programming or graphic design jobs, you could get a job writing about those things.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

5 Websites That Could Rival Digg

Digg.com is one of the Web’s most popular social media sites for people to discover, select, share and discuss content such as images, videos and newsworthy material. The website operates around a user-generated ranking system where community members are the ones with the power to decide which submissions deserve to climb to the top of the list (however many can argue that it is hardly democratic when it comes to this). Digg.com also offers an outlet for users to engage in conversation about the topics they are passionate about and to determine the value of the content found on the site. However, Digg.com is not the only website currently offering these types of services to community members. Below are five social media sites that are rising in popularity and could arguably rival Digg.com.

1. WhosYourChampion – The Internet phenomenon known as “Who’s Your Champion?” is an extension of the infamous and ever popular “Wall of Champions” that was created some time ago. According to legend, the Wall of Champions began one late summer evening in the basement of a man’s house when he stumbled upon a powerful cover photo of Ted Danson from the weekly TV Guide. The man saw something so deep in the eyes of the former bartender from “Cheers” that he was left with no choice but to take that photo and turn it into something spectacular. The original Wall of Champions, once held together by thumbtacks and Scotch tape, covered walls upon walls, and is now sweeping the Web. Since it was founded in 2006, the “Who’s Your Champion” website has become the ultimate place for fans to submit photos and videos of their favorite Champions. The founding fathers of the WhosYourChampion.com, who remain anonymous, stand behind their motto that “if you don’t know what a Champion is, you may be one!” The creators of the site also believe that users will be able to figure out the qualities a true Champion possesses just by visiting the site. Champion fanatics have the freedom to submit photos and videos of their favorite champs from a variety of categories including athletic Champions, celebrities, local Champions, “Champs of the Day” and the legendary “mustache” category. Users can then help their favorite Champions rise to the top or fall in despair through a voting and rating system, with the option of commenting on other user’s picks and interacting with the rest of the “Who’s Your Champ?” community. Users can also search for Champions or other users, explore “Champion News Links” and vote on the “Who’s Your Champion?” “Weekly Poll.”

2. Reddit – Reddit.com is another source for users to discover what is new and popular on the Web. The website gives users a chance to review links submitted by other users and vote for whether they thought the content was “hot” or “cold.” Users can click the “up arrow” to help the submission get closer to the “front page” and the “down arrow” will bring it further down. Users are free to submit interesting links for other community members to read while gaining karma and impressing their friends in the process. The theory behind Reddit.com is to “democratize” the traditional model of obtaining newsworthy material by “giving editorial control to the people who use the site” and not the ones who run it. Therefore, all of the content on the site comes from users who are rewarded for submitting “good content” and punished (by their peers) for “bad content” by a system of promotions and demotions. “Redditors” are not only presented with the newest and most popular material on the Web but all of the material on the “front page” will be a personalized page that is both filtered for quality by fellow Redditors and filtered for relevance by you!

3. Yahoo! Buzz – The mere fact that Yahoo! Buzz is an extension of Yahoo!, “the Web’s most popular starting point,” makes it an automatic Digg competitor with some serious potential. The website reveals some of the hottest and most timely content from across the Internet covering everything from politics and breaking news to entertainment, viral videos and personal blogs. All of the content found on Yahoo! Buzz is ranked according to a unique voting (or “buzzing”) system where, like Digg, users become the “editors” with the freedom to submit content , engage in conversations via commenting and “buzz” content up or down on the rankings based on relevance and importance . Buzz with higher rankings (also known as “Top Buzz”) shows up more prominently on the website and reaches this status in relation to the number of votes and comments the buzz receives, the popularity of related search terms on Yahoo! Search and the number of times users share the buzz with friends over email from Yahoo! Buzz. The top searches and stories on the site update every hour providing users a fast, simple way to keep up with their fast-paced worlds.

4. Plime –Plime.com is an editable Wiki-like news aggregator that also relies on community members to add and edit the weird and interesting links found throughout the site. Each individual user can rate any post or comment based on its value to the community, hence the philosophy behind this Digg-esque link forum that it is “controlled by everyone and no one.” Plime is also a great place for people to meet other members who share similar interests, otherwise referred to as “Plimates” in the Plime community, or a group of people commonly believed to be “very cool, ultra-attractive and extremely intellectual.” The key responsibility of each Plimate is to submit a variety of posts containing links to news stories, images and videos that are “interesting, funny or otherwise entertaining,” in which other Plimates can “upvote,” “downvote,” comment on or edit, assuming they have reached the required “karma” level. Plimates earn karma points when other users vote on their actions, adding or subtracting points based on the feedback and level the commenter is on. Higher levels give Plimates the option of editing other member’s posts as well as features of the site including categories, subcategories and color schemes with the added ability to change user’s access levels. To put it simply, the more karma you have in Plime, the more power you possess.

5. FMyLife.com – FMYLife.com provides users an often much-needed opportunity to vent their daily frustrations by speaking out about the pivotal moment that really “ruined their day.” FMyLife aims to prove that misfortunes and uncomfortable circumstances happen to everyone every day and gives people something that is fun to read and enjoyable on a daily basis. Each post on the site begins with “Today,” and ends with “FML,” allowing the user to fill in the space in between and contribute their “unfortunate experience” to a user-generated blog. FMyLife posts climb or fall down the “Top and Flop” charts according to two methods of visitor voting. Posts found on the “Top FML” list contain stories where other users agreed the event was bad enough to screw with someone’s day. The “Flop FML” list, on the other hand, contains posts about people who also had a bad experience but users in this category believed the person probably had it coming. Topics of interest, themes and categories found on the site include love, money, kids, work, health and sex, where users are encouraged to share their misfortunes with a sense of irony and self-depreciation. While this website does not contain "top news stories" as Digg does, it's substantial growth in popularity could result in a grab of some of Digg's market share.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

The Most Anticipated Las Vegas Events of May, 2009

The Las Vegas events for this up-and-coming month of May encourage you to take some time off from work, hop on a plane and experience everything Sin City has to offer. This May brings some of the hottest and most exclusive poolside parties, incredible boxing matches, spectacular auto shows and hilarious performances from some of America’s most popular bands. Below are the five most anticipated Las Vegas events of May, 2009.


Third Season Launch of
Ditch Fridays –
Friday, May 1st

In conjunction with N9NE Group and Miller Lite, the Playboy Playmates of 2008 are set to host the season launch of one of the most stimulating and highly-attended poolside parties, Ditch Fridays, at the Palms Pool & Bungalows. Attendees are encouraged to skip work, enjoy all the amenities of the adult playground and experience first-hand why the “Hottest Summer Party Destination” has redefined the Las Vegas pool party scene. Playboy Playmates of 2008 hosting the kickoff of the third season of Ditch Fridays are: Michelle McLaughlin (February 2008), AJ Alexander (May 2008), Juliette Frette (June 2008), Laura Croft (July 2008), Kayla Collins (August 2008), Kelly Carrington (October 2008) and identical twin sisters Jennifer and Natalie Campbell (December 2008).

Pacquiao vs Hatton – Saturday, May 2nd @ 3:30p.m.

Five-division world champion Manny “Pac Man” Pacquiao and IBO World Junior Welterweight champion Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton meet at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 2nd. In what promises to be the biggest pay-per-view event of the year, these two elite fighters will go toe-to-toe in the ring for Hatton’s World Junior Welterweight title. Tickets start at $150 and are limited to 2 per person at this price. All other tickets, ranging from $300 to $1,000, limit 10 per person.

Cars, Stars & Guitars 14th Annual Motorhead Festival – Friday, May 8th & Saturday, May 9th

Experience a great weekend spent in sunny Las Vegas the entire family can enjoy. The 14th Annual Motorhead Festival brings live music, great food and fabulous automobilia to the Aliante Station Casino & Hotel. The local event, sponsored by local businesses, has been raising money for charities since 1996. Automobile enthusiasts come back year after year for the spectacular display of hot-rods, classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, racecars, exotics and boats. Event goers will also gain the opportunity to share their expertise and develop friendships with other fellow “Motorheads.”

Flight of the Conchords 2009 North American Tour – Saturday, May 23rd @ 9:00p.m.

The Flight of the Conchords, “New Zealand’s 4th most popular folk parody duo,” is set to perform at the Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Supporting the release of their second Sub Pop album, the Grammy Award winning and HBO original series television stars Jermaine Clement and Bret McKenzie kicked off their North American Tour on April 6th in Tampa, Florida. Taking the U.S. by storm, their “acapella-rap-funk-comedy” folk act has left fans in hysterics. Prepare yourself for a wide variety of comedy skits, a few high-quality David Bowie impressions and original hit songs such as “She’s So Hot…Boom!” Tickets start at $69 a pop, but hurry, the show is selling out quickly.

The Love Festival – Sunday, May 24th @ 10:00a.m.

The best of N9NE Group, Go Ventures and Art of Dance bring you the Memorial Day Weekend 2009 Love Festival Las Vegas. America’s longest running annual dance music event, the party continues this May at the Palms Casino Resort Rain Nightclub. The main event commences at 9pm but not before an exclusive Palms Pool pre-party running from 10am ‘til 7pm. After splashing into The Love Festival daytime pool party Gold VIP members can enjoy complimentary refreshments, hosted bar, decorated VIP area and free artist giveaways until sunrise. General admission starts at $50 and platinum VIP tickets are available providing full in and out access to the Hefner Sky Villa suite.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Top 20 Television Shows from the Past 20 Years

The list below is a look at the top 20 television shows of the past 20 years. In order to qualify for the list, each show much have debuted in 1989 or later. Video clips included.


20. The Tom Green Show

The Tom Green show was a highly unique and often hilarious concept. The way he interacted with the public was seldom seen elsewhere on television. Although rumors circulated that a Hitler sketch he did caused him to be taken off the air, I believe it was due to the massive success his show had experienced. He was too recognizable to pull off the great skits that he did after his two first seasons in the states. The clip below is my favorite Tom Green skit.




19. Cops

You might be wondering how this could make the list, but you know you love this show. Nothing probably makes you happier than watching a routine pull over turn into an arrest for crack possession. This is white trash TV at it's best.



18. Da Ali G Show

A very underrated show on HBO. This did not receive the recognition that it deserved until the (amazing) Borat movie was released. All three characters were great (Ali G, Borat, and Bruno). The awkwardness that his interviewees went through made for some frequently hilarious moments.



17. The Daily Show

One of the most important television shows to come out of Comedy Central. This show got a whole generation into of television viewers interested in politics. The show started with Craig Kilborn, but Jon Stewart made it into the show that is today.



16. Dexter

The best show Showtime ever produced. Dexter follows the life of a blood splatter analyst who happens to be vigilante serial killer. The show is EXTREMELY entertaining and unlike anything else you've ever seen on television.



15. Buffy the Vampire Slayer

This show was on the air when I was thirteen years old so part of the reason it makes the top 20 is my infatuation with Sarah Michelle Gellar back then. Even without my middle school crush, this show remained an interesting television series. All of the characters were highly likable and the plot was entertaining enough to keep you coming back episode after episode.



14. The Office

Critics said a US version of the hit British show "The Office" would never succeed. Nobody anticipated the United States version would be as good as it is. The acting is first rate, each one being cast PERFECTLY. Few shows match the comedic brilliance of The Office.




13. Boy Meets World

If you are over the age of 25 you will probably complain that this on the list. Even if you are under 25, you still might complain, but this was show was absolutely hilarious. It did lose some steam in its last two seasons, and the first season was a little weak, but everywhere in between was highly entertaining and often hilarious.




12. Full House

Another one you might groan at. It was extremely corny, but it was impossible to dislike Full House. The situations were relatable and the plots (although sometimes cheesy) were realistic, exploring real life family issues. If you're from the 20-26 age group you should agree with the inclusion of this show.



11. Robot Chicken

A show truly made for the ADD demographic. Robot Chicken is a 10 minute show that includes various short comedic clips ranging from 2 seconds to sometimes 2-3 minutes. 90% of the time they hit the mark and when they don't it is only because I am unfamiliar with the television show or movie that they are mocking.




10. Doug

I needed to include a Nickelodeon show in the mix. Doug stands out as the best nicktoon of the 90s. Yes it was stupid, just like most other Nickelodeon nicktoons back then, but it was so stupid it was awesome. The clip below confirms this.



9. South Park

Who knew that after it's premiere 10 years ago, South Park would turn into one of the biggest animated series on television. South Park is not only consistently hilarious, but it is extremely intelligent often integrating the writers' own views on current events within each episode. I personally think it has jumped the shark this year, but nothing on television beats a Butters / Cartman episode or an awkward Randy Marsh moment.




8. Arrested Development

This was the smartest comedy in the history of television, which is what led to its failure. It was honestly too brilliant for its own good. The show follows a dysfunctional family who falls into a lot of trouble when the father, and head of the family company, is arrested. Michael, the only stable character, takes over the company and tries everything he can to keep his family together. EVERY character on this show contributed to its success. Gob and Tobias would have to be my two favorites thought.




7. Scrubs

People either love or hate this show. Obviously because it made my top 20, it is a show that I absolutely love. What's great about this show are the characters themselves. The show did a great job with character development and with casting. Scrubs also contains hundreds of great one-liners.




6. Oz

A brutal look into life within a maximum security prison. Oz was one of the best television shows to come out of HBO. It honestly felt like the perfect soap opera for men.




5. The Sopranos


Tied with Oz, in my opinion, for the best HBO show ever made. In terms of mobster-based entertainment, this series rivals The Godfather. The ending was highly controversial (I personally did not like it), but it still does not take away from the brilliance of this show.



4. Lost

The most frustratingly addictive show on television. Lost will answer one question while asking five others all in one episode. The true greatness of this show lies in how it is going to end, but for now it stands as one of the best television shows of the past twenty years.




3. Family Guy

Could not believe when this show was first canceled. I can't get through an entire episode without laughing at least ten times. The flashbacks that are often mocked are extremely random and often make no sense, but that nonsense is what makes the show so hilarious. Favorite moments have to be when the whole family gains up on Meg.




2. Seinfeld

It's sad to say that there will never be a show quite like this. It was a show about nothing, but it had more laugh out loud moments in one episode than most shows managed in an entire series. Nothing beats the Costanzas for comedic gold.



1. The Simpsons

Most people would have this and Seinfeld switched around, but my favorite show of the past twenty years would definitely have to be the Simpsons. There is a reason why this is the longest animated television show in history. The Simpsons paved the way for shows like Family Guy and South Park. Recent output has failed to live up to the greatness of the past, but even the new episodes are a lot better than 90% of everything else out there.



Monday, April 13, 2009

Top Mom's Day Gifts with a Twist

Mother's Day is upon us once again. So, what unique, totally awesome gift are you planning on giving her this year? Why not give mom something she'll really appreciate like a picture of YOU or your family or your kids? We're not just talking about putting a picture in a frame! The list we've put together provides do-it-yourself ideas and web site purchases that turn your favorite digital pics into amazing Mother's Day gifts.


Bound to Please - Turn your favorite digital pictures into a professionally bound SmileBook photo book filled with favorite memories. Simply download the free software at Smilebooks.com, choose from a number of different sizes, pages and covers, select a layout or create your own, put your digital pics where you want them, click to order and within days you'll have a beautifully bound photo album that will preserve the memories of favorite times forever. This is the one gift mom will open again and again.

The Great Put-On – Surround precious pictures in precious gems. Create beautiful one-of-a-kind jewelry. Build a necklace or bracelet using favorite pictures surrounded in a diamond frame on a beautiful chain. Or, choose a sterling silver photo bracelet with wavy-square photo charms, or diamond encrusted photo squares linked with 14K gold. PlanetJill.com has a number of beautiful ways to turn any picture into a truly precious gift…plus, you can order photo letter openers, paperweights and more.


Food for Thought
– Make mom her favorite breakfast and set the table with an entire set of placemats you made yourself using favorite family photos. It's easy…cut out two sheets of clear contact paper around 20x26 inches each…peel away the paper backing…arrange one or more photos on the sticky surface and then cover it with the other piece of contact paper. Consider using more pictures back to back for a two sided placemat or choose a number of different photographs and create a collage. Once you get started you'll be surprised at just how easy it is to create a placemat for every member of your family.


Memories to Masterpieces –
Take a favorite photo and turn it into digital pop art, Andy Warhol style. Choose from a number of different designs stretched onto canvas frames to adorn any room in the house. And don't stop there, at photowow.com you can order mousepads, pillows, puzzles, ceramic coaster sets and more adorned with your most prized photos.

5.
Snap to it
If mom doesn't have a compact, easy to use digital camera, why not buy her one for Mother's Day? Check out cameta.com for great prices on all the leading brands. Plus, get mom a color photo printer like one fromBrother This year she'll take great pictures and next Mother's Day you can create one of the great gifts above. Smile...Mother's Day gift giving is a snap!

Thursday, April 9, 2009

The Most Anticipated Las Vegas Events of April, 2009

There's never a shortage of things to do in Las Vegas. April is no exception, with a number of highly coveted events covering a gamut of entertainment options. Below are a few events that topped our list for April.

Earth Weekend – April 17th-19th

N9NE Group presents Earth Weekend - Benefiting Conservation International. This 3-day event showcases N9NE Group's Path for a Sustainable Future. Starting Friday at noon at the Palms Pool and Bungalows, be the first to see Vegas' first solar powered DJ booth and its first veggie oil bus. Catch an eye-opening "earthy" movie at 7PM each night. And then dance the night away at three different venues including Ghostbar, Rain Nightclub and Moon Nightclub. Enjoy one Earth Weekend event, or all three days. For tickets and more information visit

http://n9negroup.com/#/pool/calendar/?loadThisEvent=2009,4,17.

Elton John: The Red Piano – April 18th, 19th, 21st, 22nd - 7:30 PM

Elton John is well known for really "putting on a show." What better place to showcase his talents than on the Las Vegas strip? Catch the show of a lifetime at Caesars Palace as Elton John and his red piano take center stage. Of course there's no telling what songs he'll perform but no doubt you'll hear at least one classic like "Rocket Man," "Candle in the Wind" or "Benny and the Jets." Tickets start at $94.05 and can be purchased through ticketmaster.com as well as a number of other ticket selling outlets.

Indoor Nationals – April 16th -19th - 9 AM – 5 PM

Be a part of the action as you watch the best amateur and semi-professional indoor soccer players battle for the tournament champion crown. Las Vegas Indoor Soccer is hosting the USA Indoor nationals that will feature more than 50 teams nationwide competing in four adult divisions. Tournament viewing is open to the public and complimentary. For more information, contact Las Vegas Sports Park at (702)233-3600, or visit lvsportspark.com.

Rehab Pool Party – Starts April 19th - 11:00AM – 7:00 PM

This world famous Sunday pool party is back, starting its new season with special guest Snoop Dogg. Spend the day frolicking among thousands of pool party enthusiasts. Dive into the fun. Rent a cabana, hang on a day bed, sip Rock Star Lemonades and dance to the beat of world famous DJ spins. It's all happening every Sunday starting April 19th at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. For Information and reservations for the Rehab Pool Party call (702)693-5555.

Five Star World Poker Classic WPT – April 18th–25th

The Bellagio in Las Vegas will be the hot spot this year for The World Poker Tour (WPT) Championship. Fox Sports has been televising the entire season which will culminate with this final poker battle. This $25,000 buy-in no-limit hold'em event will include all the winners of the previous WPT main events as well as many other poker pros and new hopefuls. There are some optimum viewing opportunities on the Bellagio casino floor. For full information call the Bellagio at (888)987-6667.

2009 Epicurean Affair - Thursday April 23rd - 7PM

Enjoy rare and unique wines, along with food delicacies you've never tried before at the 19th annual Epicurean Affair. Considered the city's culinary event of the year, The Flamingo Las Vegas will be hosting this unforgettable evening for the fourth consecutive year. Set poolside in Flamingo's 15-acre tropical oasis, your evening will be filled with outstanding libations and tantalizing gastro delights created by world-renowned chefs from Las Vegas' finest restaurants. To purchase tickets call the Flamingo Box Office at (702)733-3333 or visit www.flamingolasvegas.com or www.vegas.com.

Paul Oakenfold Presents PERFECTO Las Vegas – April 25th – 10 PM–4 AM

PERFECTO was named after Paul Oakenfold's record label and conceptualized specifically for Rain Nightclub. An internationally-acclaimed DJ, Paul Oakenfold has been touted as one of the world's leading DJ/re-mixers and will be showing his stuff at the legendary Rain Nightclub. To see why CNN, Rolling Stone, BPM, Remix and so many other people in the music industry think Paul Oakenfold is the best, order tickets at RAIN VIP Package: PERFECTO Vegas ft Paul Oakenfold @ Rain | Las Vegas, NV .

Goodlife Sundays – Every Sunday 10 PM–4 AM

If you're looking for the goodlife, head over to Moon. Immerse yourself in an amazing nightlife culture that has a vibe all its own. Get ready to dance to the world's freshest sounds In Las Vegas' only retractable roof penthouse club. Goodlife Sunday's at Moon are a great way to end a weekend, or begin an entirely new week of Vegas fun. For information and reservations visit http://n9negroup.com/#/moon/main/.

Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz and R&B Festival - April 25th

The 17th Annual Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz and R&B Festival will take place at Government Amphitheater featuring the performances of handpicked musicians throughout the day and into the night. Jazz artists slated to perform include bass guitarist Wayman Risdale, pop, jazz and funk vocalist Maysa, and the sax sounds of Marion Meadows and Jessy J. Pack a picnic and enjoy the sweet sounds of jazz. For more information and to order tickets visit http://www.yourjazz.com.

8 Year Anniversary of Soundbar - Featuring Doc Martin – April 30th - 10 PM

Eight years ago Soundbar was created by a small crew of DJs determined to develop the first event solely dedicated to the sounds of deep house music. On April 30th, Master DJ Doc Martin will help celebrate this entertainment breakthrough at Ghostbar, on top of the Palms Casino Resort. Doc Martin is the DJ known as a master of mixing the crowd with the music. His legendary sets mix everything from deep house, acid, funk, tribal and classics that get the crowd dancing and partying all through the night. For more information and tickets for this 8 year anniversary event featuring Doc Martin visit http://n9negroup.com/#/ghostbar/main/.