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The Ultimate Checklist For Moving Out of State

November 22, 2019
The Ultimate Checklist For Moving Out of State

Work with a Realtor in the State

When you are moving out of state, it can be difficult to find the right property to invest in remotely, without visiting or staying for a prolonged period in the state which you are intending to move to. Then, it is vital that you are willing to research and invest in a reliable realtor or estate agent based in the state within which you are intending to move. Trusted estate agents will be able to help you find a property to buy or rent that suits your budget and individual needs, as well as determining the best option for you against the fluctuating house prices in the state. Realtors such as First Star Reality will also be able to take you through the home loan process when renting properties inter-state.

Hire an Inter-State Moving Company

When you decide to move between states, it is also important that you are able to find a reliable interstate moving company that can allow you to ship your property to your new home hassle-free. Finding a reliable company is paramount for long-distance moves, as this specialism relies on keeping your possessions protected, and able to reach their final destination, for a longer period of time. You should also consider other options to inter-state moving companies, such as using temporary storage or renting your own moving van to drive across states.

Research Your New State

Before you move, it is important that you conduct diligent research about your new state. Not only is this vital to making the decision on aspects such as location and facilities such as schools, but you will also need to research factors such as personal tax documentation and living costs, which may affect your livelihoods, and the official forms which you must fill out when you arrive.

Organize Your Packing

Packing for a long-haul move is completely different than moving a few blocks down the road, and you need to ensure that your home is packed efficiently in order to protect your property. Organize your packing effectively by noting the items in each box and creating a database for this information. This will help you to prevent loss throughout the move.

Budget Your Move

Budgeting your state move is important to ensure that you have an idea of the amount of money that will be needed to make the investment. To do this, you should make a budget sheet that includes all the fixed rates that you know about, such as packing costs and solicitors, as well as all of the variables that may occur, such as extra shipping costs or move day travel and hotels.

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Las Vegas Whistle Stop for Steam Engine 844 – November 22, 2011

On November 22, 2011, in downtown Las Vegas, the Union Pacific Steam Locomotive No. 844 made a brief stop in Las Vegas on its return trip home back to Cheyenne, Wyoming as visiting Arizona and New Mexico to help both states celebrate their centennials.

Steam Locomotive No. 844 is the last steam locomotive built for Union Pacific Railroad. It was delivered in 1944. A high-speed passenger engine, it pulled such widely known trains as the Overland Limited, Los Angeles Limited, Portland Rose and Challenger.

Many people know the engine as the No. 8444, since an extra ‘4’ was added to its number in 1962 to distinguish it from a diesel numbered in the 800 series. The steam engine regained its rightful number in June 1989, after the diesel was retired.

Union Pacific Steam Engine 844

Union Pacific Steam Engine 844 makes a Whistle Stop in Las Vegas in front of the old Union Plaza Hotel

Las Vegas has a long history with the railroad. In 1890 railroad developers had determined the water-rich Las Vegas Valley would be a prime location for a stop facility and town. More than a quarter century earlier, Nevada, known as the Battle Born State, had been admitted to the Union in 1864 during the Civil War.

Work on the first railroad grade into Las Vegas began the summer of 1904. The tent town called Las Vegas sprouted saloons, stores and boarding houses. Rails were connected with the eastern segment of track in October 1904. The San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad, later absorbed by its parent the Union Pacific, made its inaugural run from California to points east on Jan. 20, 1905.

Steam driven locomotives like No. 844 have been crossing the desert for over a hundred years stopping in Las Vegas. The power of the steam engine still impressed folks with its brief stop in downtown Las Vegas. Stopping in front of the original train depot, the Union Plaza now know as the “Plaza”. It remained idle for about 10 minutes pulsing steam. When it roared to life with the awesome power of steal and steam. The engine was alive with power, blaring its distinct whistle, it sounded just like the Mark Twain Steamboat at Disneyland, and sprinted down the tracks effortlessly on it way home in Cheyenne.

Union Pacific Steam Engine 844

Steam Engine 844 was the last built Steam Engine for the Union Pacific Railroad

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Date Taken: 11/22/2011

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On This Date: November 22, 1989, The Mirage Resort Opened on the Las Vegas Strip

The Mirage

The Mirage

On this date, November 22, 1989 the Mirage Resort & Casino, initially scheduled for an opening in early December 1989, was opened early on November 22, 1989. At the time of its opening, The Mirage was the largest hotel in the world, with 3,044 rooms. The hotel tower, standing 29 stories, was built out in a Y-shape design, a concept that was later copied by Las Vegas’ Treasure Island, Monte Carlo, and Mandalay Bay resorts. The hotel’s top five floors were used exclusively for high roller rooms and penthouse suites.

The Mirage was proposed with an initial cost of $565 million. Financier Michael Milken helped finance the project by selling $525 million worth of mortgage bonds. The Mirage was the first resort that was built with the money of Wall Street through the use of junk bonds. The project went over budget,  and was the most expensive hotel-casino in history, with a construction cost of US $630 million. The Mirage was the first new resort to be built on the Las Vegas Strip in 16 years, after the completion of the MGM Grand in 1973. The Mirage was the first casino to use security cameras full-time on all table games.

Panoramic Photo of the Mirage in 1999

Panoramic Photo of the Mirage in 1999

On May 31, 2000, the Golden Nugget, The Mirage (and all of Steve Wynn’s other properties) were sold to Kirk Kerkorian; the consolidated corporation was known as MGM Mirage and has been the largest casino corporation in Las Vegas since that date. The property is currently owned and operated by MGM Resorts International.

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On This Date: November 21, 1980 The MGM Grand’s Fire Disaster

November 21, 2019

MGM Grand Fire November 21,1980

MGM Grand Fire November 21, 1980

The MGM Grand fire occurred on November 21, 1980 at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino (now Bally’s Las Vegas) in Las Vegas, located on the corner of Flamingo Road and the Las Vegas Blvd. The fire killed 85 people, mostly through smoke inhalation. The tragedy remains the worst disaster in Nevada history, and the third-worst hotel fire in modern U.S. history. The fire was caused by an electrical ground fault inside a wall from a restaurant call “The Deli” located on the the south end of the casino.

MGM Grand ( now Bally's) Worst Fire Disaster in Nevada's History on Nov. 21, 1980

MGM Grand (now Bally’s) Worst Fire Disaster in Nevada’s History on Nov. 21, 1980

Fire spread across the areas of the casino in which no fire sprinklers were installed. Smoke spread into the hotel tower. A total of 85 people were killed and 650 injured, including guests, employees and 14 firefighters. While the fire primarily damaged the second floor casino and adjacent restaurants, most of the deaths were on the upper floors of the hotel, and were caused by smoke inhalation. Openings in vertical shafts (elevators and stairwells) and seismic joints allowed toxic smoke to spread to the top floor.

The fire at the MGM lead to new strict fire regulations for all hotels and commercial buildings in Nevada and are consider the most

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On This Date: November 13, 2007 the New Frontier Hotel was Imploded

November 13, 2019

The New Frontier was a hotel and casino

The New Frontier Hotel and Casino imploded on November 13, 2007

On this date, November 13, 2007 the New Frontier Hotel and Casino was imploded on the Las Vegas Strip. Originally, the property started as a nightclub called Pair-O-Dice that opened in 1930, then The Ambassador Night Club in 1936 and was renamed the 91 Club in 1939 for its location on US 91. It was subsequently rebuilt and renamed the “Hotel Last Frontier” in 1942. On April 4, 1955, it was renamed the New Frontier, following a modernization of the resort.

The Last Frontier Hotel & Casino, (later renamed the New Frontier) was the second resort that opened on the Las Vegas Strip and operated continuously from October 30, 1942 until it closed its doors for good at 12:00 A.M. on July 16, 2007.

The resort had the distinction of hosting Elvis Presley’s first Vegas appearance in 1956, and the final performance of Diana Ross and The Supremes on January 14, 1970. The New Frontier was also the starting place for Vegas headliners, Siegfried & Roy before they Moved to the Mirage.

The building was demolished on November 13, 2007. In 2007, A new hotel casino, tentatively titled the Las Vegas Plaza, was proposed to be built in its place but those plan were scuttled in 2011.

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Bonus Casinos Offer Free Slots

November 2, 2019
slots free with bonus casinos

The online casino business is a thriving and very competitive industry. Aside form offering top-of-the-line slot games and other table casino games, online casinos are now offering a range of casino bonuses to attract more registered players.

Some of the bonuses are welcome bonuses, first deposit bonuses, matching bonuses, loyalty bonuses ad even no-deposit bonuses. One popular perk is the slots free with bonus casinos. Players, registered or not are given the opportunity to play particular slots to “feel” the game. They have the option to play for real money later if they prefer. Recommended is to play Las Vegas slots online for real money.

It should be every player’s objective to get top casino bonuses when signing up at any online casino. Though almost every online casino gives away bonuses, there are casinos that have better offers. However, players have to meet certain requirements to qualify for these online casino bonuses. What are these criteria?

First, a player must be of legal gambling age of either 18 or 21 years old, as dictated by the country where the player is situated, before he can even register. It is best to clarify the legal gambling age so as not to break any law.

Second, a player is required to be a registered client of that particular online casino.  Since free slots are also available to unregistered players, registering and confirming membership is a must for those who wish to cash-in the money they got from playing free slots.

Last, a registered player has to make a first deposit to his bankroll through any of the accepted payment options of the said online casino. A bonus code is usually asked for claiming the bonuses. However, there are online casinos that do not require registered players to make an initial deposit to avail of casino bonuses.

Claiming the winnings earned through casino bonuses such as free slots is another concern as terms and conditions apply.

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