Do you remember when....?

Do you remember the 1986 Challenger explosion? I do, I was just 13 years old and in 8th grade, junior high. There was a TV brought into our English class so we could see the launch. And just like millions of other people we watched the Challenger blow up. I thought that it was so cool for a teacher to be going to space and it surely would have opened the door wide on civilians going to space.



As I look back on that day, I tend to think that it was a conspiracy. Yes I said it! Because if the mission was a success then civilians would be able to go up. We took 10 steps back when Challenger blew up. And today we are still behind and not where we should be. I don't want to take away from the astronauts that died, either. They believed in something and they died for that belief. We as Americans would have pushed for everybody to go up. And maybe as Americans we should today.



Anyway January 29 was Remembrance Day. NASA also remembers the crew members in the Apollo 1 fire in 1967 and the break up of Columbia's re-entry in 2003. All three accidents occurred during the last week in January or early February.


My husband believes that this post is too provocative...what do you think?

Is this a coincidence or conspiracy? You be the judge! I'm still sticking with conspiracy.

Nasa

I love space! We should have colonized the moon by now. We are 50 years behind ourselves. And you should be able to go to the moon whenever we want and not for rich people either!



The Endeavor, STS-130 will be set to go up to the International Space Station on February 7! Yay! This mission is to deliver Tranquility Node 3 and Cupola.



Now we only have a couple of years left before we give everything over to Russia! In fact our President Obama has scrapped future take offs. Ok I can understand that we don't have money for the program but also why are relying on other countries. It sucks. We should still be exploring the galaxy. I mean come on. When did we become second class in space. We don't need to scrap the space program. We need to continue to explore.



Anyway for those of you who love to watch the space shuttles go up, February 7!



And in case you don't know you can actually watch the space station with your naked eye! You don't need a telescope. You need to be in a dark place, like out in the middle of the desert. You only have a few seconds to view it as it passes over you! I have seen it a couple of times. You can't see it during the day only at night because it's all lit up. It's so awesome and most people wouldn't even know that it is above them! And don't forget NASA tv is always available.
http://www.nasa.gov/

Las Vegas Real Estate: Nicholas Cage

Hats off to my husband for letting me report this one!

The Las Vegas Sun has reported today that Nicholas Cage's (the best looking actor in Hollywood, according to me), (shh don't tell my husband..lol) home here in the Las Vegas Valley has been foreclosed and sold while being on the market for only one day. Apparently this luxurious six bedroom, 14,300 square foot home went into foreclosure in early December. Apparently the star owes more than $6.6 million to the IRS for back taxes, dating back as early as 2002.

He has actually lost 4 homes total. He lost 2 homes in New Orleans , one here in Las Vegas and one in California.

Mr. Cage told People Magazine that during his career he has paid at least $70 million in taxes. He also said he has a legal situation going on. He is my favorite actor in Hollywood. And this is sad that he is losing his homes, but how many do you actually need to live in!

Anyway, this Las Vegas house sold for $4.95 million after being only one day on the market. Wow! However that is $3.5 million less that what Mr. Cage paid for it in 2006. In case you're wondering and I know you are, this luxurious home is located on Spanish Heights Drive near Tropicana and Durango.

The best thing going for this house is the pool and jacuzzi. Of course I love pools so I am always partial to them! Another feature this luxurious home has going for it is the elevator. Hats off to the person who thought of that for the disabled!

It sounds like the IRS is dogging Mr. Cage. Of course the more money you make the more attractive you become to the IRS. They don't care about people but they sure will take everything you have.

Good luck to Nicholas Cage during this unfortunate time in his life! He has at least one fan who is pulling for him!

Weather

Do you live in Las Vegas? And miss the snow? Well we all know about Mount Charleston. Which is really pretty all year round. But let's talk about Red Rock. Beautiful all year round but have you seen it when it's covered in snow?

Just a short 25 minute drive from the strip is Red Rock Canyon. If you go on the scenic drive it will cost you to get in. However the scenic overlook is free. You can see the whole canyon. My family and I took a drive last December to see the canyon. It was raining really hard out until we got to West Charleston Blvd, just as it turns into the highway to go to Red Rock Canyon, it started snowing. They were the biggest flakes I have ever seen. And growing up in Southern California, you don't see much snow. My husband grew up in Wisconsin and saw snow every winter and he said they were the biggest flakes he had ever seen too. It took awhile to get to the scenic overlook because the snow was coming down fast and thick very quickly. We finally arrived and we weren't the only ones who decided to see Red Rock in the snow. They were at least 10 cars there. And most of them were getting ready to leave because the snow was getting too thick. We could only stay a few minutes because we didn't have snow chains or tires for our KIA. We brought our puppy and he was in the snow for the first time. He got cold rather fast and so did we because we didn't bring our heavy coats. Silly us!

Anyway, the next time it rains during the winter and you have some time to spare check out the white snow dusting the Red Rock Canyon walls. It is a sight to see!

Las Vegas Show - Anthony Cools

Today I watched a show called The Millionaire Matchmaker on Bravo TV. She is a third generation matchmaker. And actually she is pretty good with making successful matches. This particularly episode was about a gay guy and a straight guy. I'm not here to discuss the gay guy, I want to discuss the straight guy. And that guys name is Anthony Cools. He is a headliner for the Paris Hotel on the strip. I have not been to his show nor will I go even if it was free. First of all the first thing he said about himself on the show was I have a garage full of Lamborghini's. Obviously he is overpaid and has a giant EGO!



What he did to this lady whom Miss Stranger set him up with was preposterous! He said he just got out of a relationship 5 months ago (5 months from when the show was taped) and the girl he was going with lied to him and that's why they broke up. At least that is what he told millions of people watching the show. He also likes to brag about how he can give a woman an orgasm with the touch of one hand! Yeah under hypnosis. He is a hypnotist. Anyway, he told his date, Brie, that he was poor and basically had no money. He says women use him for his money! She was flown out and in a limo for the date. And he took her to a cheap and poor lit bar somewhere in Las Vegas, of course you can find them anywhere! After according to him "testing her" he told her the truth. She was very mad because he lied to her! And he expected her to not be mad. How idiotic can you be! She didn't care about money, she was having a good time at least up until that point. They never spoke again! Never saw each other again. He breaks up with someone who told lies to him and then he tells lies and expects the girl not to be mad! Please!!

Get over yourself!



I will not go to his show because of his very poor character flaw! Besides with his house in Los Angeles and his house here and his Lamborghini's in the garage. It only makes him rich! Besides in his show he gets women to strip while under hypnosis! And that's the only way he gets women to strip! People only have made him rich! Don't waste your hard earned money on this loser!



It's ridiculous what he did, I am surprised the Paris Hotel didn't cancel him but then again it was free advertising for the hotel!

Las Vegas Show - Nathan Burton

I highly recommend everyone to go see Nathan Burton. It's a show for all ages. It blends magic and comedy in one. He's great! And he manages to make it so enjoyable. He blends his family: his mom, his brother and sister into the mix. Although they are mostly backstage hands. I think it is really nice to make it a family affair. My husband took me to it in December and I went to see it again with our 12 year old daughter in January!

After the show he will sign autographs and take pictures. He will chat with you and answer any questions, of course no trade secrets!!

He is inexpensive and entertainment for the whole family. If you have a baby, please don't bring it, his show has strobe lights.

He is at the Flamingo Hotel, he does one show daily. Definite a must see!! He also has a guest magician in the mix, who is also funny! His guest magician is a great improv! When I went to the January show, in my row was a 5 year old boy who just couldn't sit still and wanted to talk to them throughout the show. He was great for improv with the boy!

So if you're looking for awesome entertainment and an inexpensive (let's face it who isn't looking for cheap entertainment) strip show for the whole family see NATHAN BURTON!

By the way if you give them your email address his sister actually will personally email any information about the show to you. Where can you go wrong with that kind of entertainment!

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