There is so much gloom and doom in the news now-a-days that I thought we should take a moment and remember why we moved to Vegas in the first place. FUN! One of the best things about Las Vegas is that it is a 24 hour town. There is always something going on every minute of the day. Restaurants, movie theaters, after dinner shows or clubs…. and that is just the stuff you pay for. Tight on money right now? Who isn’t? Here is a great page of fun stuff and it is all FREE!

If you are tired of walking around and looking at all there is to see in this town: the free water shows, aquariums, amazing malls, and gorgeous natural parks. Maybe you have a little money to spend, but just a little. This page has loads of ideas for free too or at the most just a few dollars.

Let’s say you are more Old School than that. You want to come to Vegas to gamble. Here is a page that offers lots of insight, including free lessons on every game in town!

More Americans are staying in the States this summer. For many airlines their cheapest flights are to Las Vegas. Jump on a plane and come pay us a quick visit. All you need is a weekend and you will be feeling much better. And who knows, you may even hit it big and go home with more money than you came with!

See you this weekend!

David

Hello everyone,

It is warming up out there and Las Vegas residents are drinking more and more water every week. Whether it’s out by the pool or at a fine restaurant, everyone wants to stay cool and hydrated.

One of the questions we are often asked by people moving to Las Vegas or considering doing so is…. “How’s the water quality in your city? We have heard some not so good things about Las Vegas’ water.” That prompted us to do quite a bit of research regarding Las Vegas’ water supply and its quality.

To add to our library of resources on the subject, the Las Vegas Valley Water District has just published the 2008 Water Quality Report. If you would like a copy for yourself… drop us a line or email us today.

Below you will find a sampling from the questions and answers portion at the end of the report:

HOW HARD IS THE WATER IN SOUTHERN NEVADA?
Water is considered hard if the hardness is 100 parts per million (ppm) or
more. That’s equal to 5.85 grains per gallon. The average hardness of the
Las Vegas Valley Water District’s water is about 292 ppm (17.1 grains per
gallon), comparable to many Western cities’ water supplies. Our water’s
hardness is the result of dissolved calcium and magnesium from the Rocky
Mountains, where most of our water begins as snowmelt. Addressing
aesthetic issues such as hardness during treatment could be prohibitively
expensive—especially considering that most water is used outdoors.

WHAT ACCOUNTS FOR TAP WATER’S TASTE?
The taste is caused by naturally occurring minerals and by chlorine, which is
added to protect the water from bacteria. Water quality is best measured by
the number and concentration of contaminants; we have few contaminants in
our drinking water, and those that are present are well within Safe Drinking
Water Act limits.

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY TAP WATER IS SAFE TO DRINK?
Both the federal Environmental Protection Agency and the State of Nevada
have established health-based quality standards for tap water. Tap water
delivered by the Las Vegas Valley Water District meets or surpasses all standards.
The Alfred Merritt Smith Water Treatment Facility has been recognized by
the National Partnership for Safe Water for its efforts to ensure that Southern
Nevada’s municipal water meets or surpasses both state and federal water quality
standards. Additionally, nearly 30,000 water samples are collected
each year from locations in Lake Mead and throughout the treatment and
distribution systems—in neighborhoods throughout the valley.

DO I NEED TO USE A WATER-TREATMENT SYSTEM?
In general, not unless you want to change your tap water’s taste or remove
the minerals that cause it to be “hard.” While many people prefer the taste of
bottled water, tap water is subject to even more-stringent quality standards
than bottled water and is tested more frequently. Pregnant women and people
with medical conditions affecting their immune system should consult a
physician to determine whether a supplemental treatment system is appropriate.

Our thanks goes to The Las Vegas Valley Water District for making this information available.

I trust that you are having a great summer and check us out for more information about life in Las Vegas and the surrounding communities.

See you soon,

David

Hi everyone,

David Brownell here at the beginning of another wonderful weekend in Las Vegas!

It is warming up again here in town and we all will need to take a couple of steps towards protecting our most valuable investment, our home. Take a close look at the following suggestions found in VIEW BOULDER CTIY, A Las Vegas Review Journal publication.

“Be aware of fire risks in your home in summer months”

With an increase in temperatures comes an increased chance of fires in homes and businesses, according to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue. The organization has a list of past fires and ways to prevent them from happening.

REFRIGERATORS/FREEZERS
Many people have refrigerators and freezers in a garage or storage room that lacks air conditioning. In order to keep the inside cold, the compressor must work extra hard to make up for the heat difference. When the compressor is working, it gets extremely hot and can cause a fire.

Refrigerators and freezers that are kept on wood floors, carpet or near accumulated trash have caused fires in homes across the valley. Refrigerators and freezers kept in the home don’t have to work as hard.

EXTENSION CORDS
Extension cords can cause fires if used with some appliances. They shouldn’t be used with refrigerators, freezers or air-conditioning units, as extension cords are not designed to carry the required electric load.

CHEMICALS
Any chemicals left in direct sunlight can cause a fire. Paints, fuels and others can explode in some cases.

AIR CONDITIONERS AND FANS
Check equipment for frayed wires and keep them clean. Fans can accumulate dust and dirt around the motor, which can cause a fire. Vacuum the fan to keep the motor clean. Air-conditioner units should be maintained by a qualified technician at least once every two years.

ITEMS IN VEHICLES
Items in vehicles can explode or melt in some cases. Any type of aerosol can should not be left in vehicles, especially in direct sunlight. Other items, such as compact discs and DVDs, can be damaged. Small electronic devices, such as cell phones, cameras and iPods, can be damaged because of heat inside the vehicle, which can reach temperatures of 160 degrees.

Many thanks to the writers and editors at VIEW BOULDER CTIY for keeping us informed.

The David Brownell Team remains dedicated to bringing all sorts of information to the public about life and living in Las Vegas and it’s surrounding communities.

Stop back by and see us again soon… and have a great weekend!

David

Hello again everyone,

David Brownell here to clue you in on one of the lesser known Friday night activities here in Las Vegas called “FIRST FRIDAY.” Every first Friday of the month there is a large event held that hosts a wide variety of artists, collections, performers and vendors that blanket the city’s streets just north of the strip.

If you enjoy an eclectic mix of artistic styles, sights and sounds… then this is the perfect place for you to be!

Here’s what the folks @ www.firstfriday-lasvegas.org have to say about this 5 year old monthly event:

The Celebration Continues in June!

June 6, 2008

6:00 pm -10:00 pm

The air is light, the spirit festive and the drinks cold in Downtown, where, once a month the pedestrian-friendly streets transform into a huge block party during FIRST FRIDAY. Each celebration, the entertainment shifts and multiplies as ice sculptors, fire breathers and fortune tellers serve as a back-drop for this ongoing festival of art perusal and appreciation. Local bands perform throughout the evening, and the streets turn into canvasses for children (young and old) to decorate with chalk. FIRST FRIDAY is a stage for local galleries and Las Vegas’ vital Downtown cultural scene. It’s a place to meet friends new and old, and rejoice in the preservation and innovation of an historical neighborhood. In this land of suburbs and strip malls, visitors come from near and far to people-watch, sample new restaurants and revel at area bars.

Since it began in October of 2002, FIRST FRIDAY has only continued to grow. It is now considered the premier arts event in Las Vegas. From the shops and galleries on Charleston (the Arts Factory, S2, Modify and more) to the new galleries on Main Street (Dust and Godt-Cleary Projects) to the recently opened spaces on Commerce (Commerce Street Studios), down to the whimsical offerings of the Funk House antique store, and the innovative artists’ cottages at Colorado and Casino Center. While many people love to walk the neighborhood and work is underway to make the area even more foot-traffic friendly, the City of Las Vegas also kindly provides arts tour busses that make rounds throughout the area and make pick ups every 15 minutes throughout the evening.

And no matter how you decide to get around, you can always expect a diverse crowd, cool local art, live music, street performances and plenty of surprises!

MAYOR OSCAR GOODMAN SUPPORTS First Friday:

Downtown’s Arts District’s event turned to the community and asked for support. Beginning in February, volunteers started asking for a $2 donation from First Friday attendees. And the community responded!

In April responding to First Friday’s call for support was our own Mayor Oscar Goodman. Whirlygig, the non-profit that produces First Friday, thanks him for donating money to keep Las Vegas’ Favorite Community Arts Event the best in the greater Las Vegas area!

As of June 6, 2008 First Friday we will all be participating by paying a minimal $2 entry fee at the gates to the outdoor festival. Because of these recent changes and community contributions Whirlygig is able to once again expand the event to a larger area and add even more artist tents. Look for more stages in coming months. It is our commitment to continually improve the programming for the event. This change also allows us to continue to pay for all of the necessary infrastructure for an event that has grown as First Friday has. Each month we pay for barricading, tents, porta-potties, stages, tables and chairs, sound and lighting equipment and technicians, power and technicians for the event, security, police, safety (ambulance, EMT’s etc.), set up and clean up crews and more! All of these things are done to enhance the experience for our visitors and to continue to give artists the opportunity to show their work to a large and diverse audience.

Live Entertainment:

The LAND ROVER STAGE features

6-6:30pm Stevenson Brooks and Son (Ballads)

7-7:30pm Tranquility Base (Classic Rock)

7:30-8:30pm Lips like Morphine (Indy Rock)

9-10pm The Billy Martini Show (Rock N Roll)

Break dancers provide more entertainment on Casino Center next to the Box Office.

A special thanks to www.firstfriday-lasvegas.org for making this information available!

The David Brownell Team remains dedicated to bringing all sorts of information to the public about life and living in LasVegas and it’s surrounding communities.

Stop back by our Blog or visit our website again soon to find out “What’s Happening” in the city that is ever evolving!

See you around town,

David

Monday, May 12 Las Vegas Wranglers® (5) vs Utah Grizzlies (2)
Tuesday, May 13 Las Vegas Wranglers® (4) vs Utah Grizzlies (3) in overtime

The David Brownell Team’s very own, Rob Mork, attended Game Two on Tuesday at the Orleans Arena and gives the following account: “What a ripping victory with Utah tying up the game with LESS THAN ONE SECOND remaining on the clock! The Las Vegas Wrangles scored the game winning goal 1 min 36 sec into Sudden Death. This was AA hockey suspense at it’s finest.”

The Las Vegas Wranglers® website gives an account of Monday’s game written by Josh Fisher

The Las Vegas Wranglers® defeated the Utah Grizzlies 5-2 in Game One of the National Conference Finals on Monday night in front of 4,299 fans at the Orleans Arena. Left wing Shawn Limpright scored a goal and added an assist as Las Vegas claimed a 1-0 series lead. Goalie Kevin Lalande turned aside 31 Utah shots for the playoff victory. Left wing Kelly Czuy dished out two assists in the team’s first game in ten days. Defenseman Jason Jozsa, forwards Tyler Mosienko, Adam Cracknell and Curtis Fraser also scored in the win.

Game Two was Tuesday, May 13 at 7:05 pm at the Orleans Arena. What a ripping victory with Utah tying up the game with LESS THAN ONE SECOND remaining on the clock! The Las Vegas Wrangles® scored the game winning goal 1 min 36 sec into Sudden Death.

The Las Vegas Sun offers a great angle by Ron Kantowski:

BEARDED LOOK CUTS NO ICE
In most cases, on these faces, it produces anything but the ‘meaner and tougher’ image that’s desired

During their five-year existence the Las Vegas Wranglers® have found themselves in any number of hairy predicaments.
But none so literal as the one right now.

For the first time, the Wranglers have made it to the third round of the ECHL Kelly Cup playoffs, which means the beards they began growing in homage to playoff hockey tradition when the postseason began three weeks ago have fully sprouted.

More or less.
It’s not a pretty sight.

Wherever you turn, be it on the blue line, at center ice or in the attacking zone, there is stubble. There are whiskers in the crease; unused cans of Edge in the slot. The team barber has been traded to the Florida Everblades for Don Rickles and a bag of hockey pucks.

Playoff beards began to take form — some more slowly than others — in the National Hockey League during the early 1980s. The New York Islanders supposedly are to blame — er, started the tradition. At first, it used to be just a few players. Now, even guys who play air hockey send their razors and Lectric Shave to the penalty box once the puck is dropped in the postseason.

Every member of the Wranglers has grown a beard. Or at least is trying. Even Billy Johnson, the club president, had one until a week ago. He said it looked like “H-E Double Hockey Sticks,” so he shaved it off. The consensus among the players is that it was only a slight improvement.

Glen Gulutzan, the Wranglers’ coach and general manager, is the team’s only beardless wonder. During his playing days, that wasn’t the case. He said if his playoff beard were judged like plus-minus, his would have been a zero. Just good enough not to be considered bad and just bad enough not to be considered good.

Before Monday, it had been 16 days since Wranglers fans last saw the team. They must have been amazed Monday night when Gulutzan sent out a checking line made up of Grizzly Adams, Frank Serpico and Tom “Castaway” Hanks.

“It makes us look meaner and tougher and that’s what playoff hockey is all about,” Wranglers center Bruce Mulherin said. “The longer, the better.”
The wives and girlfriends might beg to differ.

Thanks goes out to all who contributed to to this look into hockey here in the Vegas valley.

Professional hockey is more than buying a ticket, grabbing a hot dog and a beer or soda and waiting for a fight to break out. If you do not know enough about hockey, but would like to know more, here is a great place to learn the basic rules and strategy of the game, Everything You Wanted to Know About Hockey. It is also a great place for those of you who already are fans and connoisseurs of the game to brush up on your knowledge just in time to cheer the home team through the playoffs.

The David Brownell Team is committed to illustrating the rich number of diverse activities and lifestyles that the Las Vegas valley is offering to families and individuals everyday.
Drop us a line requesting us to show you a lifestyle worth living, in Las Vegas.

Have fun out there,

David

Las Vegas condos feature upscale living environments with access to top tier facilities. Here you will find one of the better valued examples:

87 E Agate Avenue #306, Las Vegas NV 89123

PRICE $199,900
BEDROOM(S) 1
BATHROOM(S) 1
YEAR 2004
APPROX. Sq. Ft 786
SCHOOLS Clark County
AREA 303
ADDRESS 87 E Agate Ave
CITY/LOCALITY Las Vegas, Nevada 89123

24-Hour Door Person
Balcony Deck
Bedroom on Main Floor
Community Clubhouse
Community Pools
Community Tennis Court
Garage - Attached
Gated Community
Tile Floors
24hr Guarded Entry
Bathroom on Main Floor
Central Air
Community Exercise Room
Community Spa
Elevator Building
Gas Heat
Handicap Accessible

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