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Old 03-13-2007, 07:43 PM   #1
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Default Stardust Casino implosion
Only in Las Vegas could they turn an implosion into a show:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=6XOFTARty...related&search=
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Old 03-13-2007, 07:59 PM   #2
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Only Vegas could turn the demolition of a building into a money making spectacle.

Definitely cool seeing the countdown happen with those fireworks, though. Very creative.

RIP Stardust...
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Old 03-13-2007, 08:04 PM   #3
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That was actually very cool. Anyone know what they're building in it's place?
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Old 03-13-2007, 08:10 PM   #4
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20 bucks says its a casino
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Old 03-13-2007, 08:17 PM   #5
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Didn't they do that with the Dunes hotel as well?
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Old 03-13-2007, 08:18 PM   #6
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I like this video better. http://youtube.com/watch?v=vbuW2cKZT...elated&search=

Amazing fireworks show. Would have loved to hear and see it.
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Old 03-13-2007, 08:24 PM   #7
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That was actually very cool. Anyone know what they're building in it's place?
It's going to be called the Echelon(sp?)
4 billion bucks and 3 years to build
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Old 03-13-2007, 08:32 PM   #8
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They blew up one of the old hotels (could have been the Dunes) for a movie a bunch of years ago.
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Old 03-13-2007, 08:37 PM   #9
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Holy poop. 4 Billion is almost 14 times what the Penguins new arena will cost! That's crazy!
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Old 03-13-2007, 09:08 PM   #10
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I wathched a few of the 2004 Stanley Cup Finals games there, a bunch of Calgarians took over one of the bars. The people in the casino thought we were insane I'm sure, 40 Canadians standing and singing the national anthem as loud as we could. Fond memories of that old dump. RIP, Stardust.
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Old 03-13-2007, 09:23 PM   #11
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Old 03-14-2007, 07:42 AM   #12
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Mrs. Cowperson and I were walking by the Stardust last week and I remember thinking: "Wow, they've gutted the place. Wouldn't it be great if they blew it up!!"

And they did. Had no idea it was that imminent.

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Awesome spectacle, I would love to have been there for that.
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Old 03-14-2007, 10:38 AM   #14
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If any of you have seen Martin Scorsese's movie, Casino. It is based on the book, Casino, by Nicholas Pileggi. In the movie, the casino is called the Tanjers. But in the book, which is based on a true story. The Casino is the Stardust.
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If any of you have seen Martin Scorsese's movie, Casino. It is based on the book, Casino, by Nicholas Pileggi. In the movie, the casino is called the Tanjers. But in the book, which is based on a true story. The Casino is the Stardust.
Interesting trivia, actually didn't know that. I love that movie, one of my favorites in my collection.
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