Las Vegas - Day 3

Today we decided to drive to Red Rock Canyon which is just 30 minutes outside of Las Vegas. The park is famous for its huge red sandstone peaks. Paul, Rick and I did a little hiking and rock climbing while we were there. We were able to spot an endangered desert tortoise as well as an Uinta Chipmunk trying to keep cool in the near 100 degree heat by laying its belly on the cool shaded sand. Below are some of the pictures I took in and around Red Rock Canyon.

Las Vegas - Day 2

Paul and I became a little ill today after gorging ourselves at the buffet at the Bellagio. The bloody bison steak just wasn't sitting right if you know what I mean. Dont' get me wrong, the buffet at the Bellagio is fantastic but stay away from the bloody steak. After a couple of hours our stomachs settled and we went out and grazed it up some more! Eating in Vegas is awesome!

Las Vegas - Day 1

Paul, Rick and I went to go see our dear friend Peg this morning. She tricked us... I mean... she sold us a couple of timeshares a few years back and wanted to show us the many exciting things that was happening around the strip. She was actually telling us the truth about the huge resort that was going to be built across from our building. The new City Center pictured above is just one of the few buildings/resorts being built up and down the strip. City Center is expected to open to the public in late 2009.

Trip To Vegas

I flew over to Vegas last night to celebrate Rick's birthday. I took this picture of the southern strip from the bar at the top our hotel. I just love Vegas! I also want to send some "birfday" love to Rick who turns the big 4-0. Happy Birthday Rick!

Poop and Pee 101

For all you folks (you know who you are) that love to talk about poop and pee, this clip is for you. Straight from Japan, a toilet training video for youngsters. It's kinda weird at first but towards the end, you will find yourself singing and humming along to the catchy poop and pee song! Pooping and peeing can be fun!

Mexican Idol

The Mexican Idol finale was held last night at the Fox N' Hound in Arlington Heights. The final two contestants gave it their all in front of a jam packed audience. Rodrigo gave a superb rendition of "Up On The Roof" by the Drifters while Francisco gave a nearly flawless performance of "She Will Be Loved" by Maroon 5. America, who will be the next Mexican Idol? You be the judge! Please vote for your favorite contestant by clicking on the comment below. The voting starts now.

Chicago Scores US 2016 Olympics Bid

Chicago beat L.A. in becoming the U.S. applicant city for the 2016 Games. The next big hurdle now is to convince the world to bring the Games here. [Article]

Chicago 2016?

The United States Olympic Committee will select either Chicago or Los Angeles tomorrow as its candidate city for the 2016 Olympic Games. Bringing the games here would be awesome! Stir the soul ya'll!

Snow In April?!?

Yeah, so I woke up this morning to this! Crazy! It's going to be one heck of a commute! I'm thinking sick day today (sniffle sniffle). Anyway, I guess I should feel lucky that we didn't get a storm like the one that hit Cleveland over the weekend. Didymops reported up to 2 feet of snow in her hood! And by "snow in the hood" I'm talking about the white stuff that falls from the sky, umkayyy!

Rick Sees Wicked

Rick saw wicked today and was absolutely amazed by the special effects. Truly amazing!

Planet Earth

You know, I can't even explain how hooked I am with this new series by the Discovery Channel/BBC called Planet Earth. I've spent my entire morning watching re-runs from last Sundays premiere. And the show is like butter if you have HDTV. It's that good! The series continues tonight so check it out because if you don't, you're missing out on something really amazing and beautiful!

Brian At Work

An Lui5.com fan, who chose to be anonymous, sent this video in of our beloved Brian "busy" at work. I want a job like that!

I Love Team Chmirna

I can't get enough of Charla and Mirna on the Amazing Race and this clip is why.

Leprechauns in Mobile, Alabama

OMG, I'm having "The whistle goes woooooo!" flashbacks after seeing this video! Thank you Rick for sending the vid to Lui5.com and Happy belated St. Patrick's Day ya'll! Wooo woooo!

Doolittle Tore It Up!

Melinda Doolittle TORE IT UP last night on American Idol! I mean, Brian even got up from the couch and gave me a high five after that performance! Goooo Doolittle!

Saturn's Rings

The Cassini spacecraft captured this beautiful shot of Saturn and its rings from high above this past January. The rings are thought to have been created about 100 million years ago when a comet or asteroid struck a moon orbiting the planet. [Source]

Happy Valentine's Day

I just wanted to wish all my peeps out there a Happy Valentine's Day. Spend a few seconds today and tell that special someone of yours that you love him or her. It don't matter if you're single either. You can still love yourself. Just don't LLLOVE yourself, because that would be gross. Spread the love ya'll! -Lui5

An Inconvenient Truth

I finally got around to watching An Inconvenient Truth this weekend and it's a good, shocking, and scary film. The movie is documentary about climate change due to global warming starring former Vice President Al Gore. It's one of those must see movies which will make you realize how big of an issue global warming is today. So, if you get chance, rent the movie. You'll have something to cheer for during the Oscars later this month since it is up for Best Documentary Feature.

http://www.climatecrisis.net
http://www.stopglobalwarming.org

Wicked

Last night Brian and I braved the COLD weather and headed down into the city to see Wicked at the Oriental Theatre. I must say that this is one of my favorite shows now. "It was better than Cats." Seriously, it was fantastic! I think many will be able to relate things from the show to the 1939 classic, The Wizard of Oz. You will learn things like how the Tinman, Cowardly Lion, and Scarecrow came into being. Wicked is just as good for those who have not seen the movie (Brian, The Wiz doesn't count). Anyways, here is a clip of my favorite scene in the first act called "Defying Grafity".