MagLev train received funding to travel from Disneyland to Las Vegas. The magnetic levitating train will travel in speeds from 180 mph average to 310 mph. The news that President Bush signed a transportation bill worth $45 million to continue America’s fastest train initiative happened earlier this month. This will help shuttle more visitors to Las Vegas and help the Nevada economy.
Calendar of Conventions in Las Vegas Nevada Hotels
Las Vegas Convention Schedule For July 8 - 14 2008
Rare Komodo dragon shows up at Mandalay Bay’s Shark Reef in Las Vegas. This dragon is one of 75 within the U.S. and the Giant Pacific octopus has also made the Shark Reef its home at the Las Vegas, NV hotel.
The Komodo is a fast runner even though it weighs 87 pounds. It can reach a top speed of 12 miles per hour.
Britney Spears exits stage left and MTV Video Music Awards go to Hollywood, CA for the current Sept 7 broadcast awards ceremony. Announced this week, the broadcast will move from Las Vegas, NV, last year’s location to the Paramount Pictures Studios in California.