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Follow-up: EDC Las Vegas.

June 29, 2011 carleys edc, electric daisy carnival, las vegas, Other, Podcasting

An aerial picture of EDC; from the Las Vegas Sun

An aerial picture of EDC; from the Las Vegas Sun

The Electric Daisy Carnival coming to Las Vegas was something that had people buzzing for months before it’s arrival. EDC took place here, in Las Vegas, on June 24- 26. The festival, which was kicked out of Los Angeles after a fatality last year, was lengthened to three days this year, as opposed to the usually two. This had many people excited, and many people worried, but the Electric Daisy Carnival took place smoothly, and no fatalities were reported.

Over the three day event, party goers saw popular DJ’s such as David Guetta, Tiesto, Swedish House Mafia, Benny Benassi, and Skrillex. The house was packed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with attendance reaching 230,000 people, according to Insomniac Events. According to the LA Weekly, nearly 72,000 people attended on Friday, 80,000 on Saturday, and 63,000 on Sunday. However, the Las Vegas Sun reports higher numbers, with around 75,000 attending on Friday, 85,000 attending Saturday, and 80,000 attending Sunday.

Many people were expecting the worst, but the event appears to have gone good. There were said to have been around sixty arrests, and 330 medical emergencies were also reported. There was one situation, however, involving counterfeit wristbands, and the assistant director of security for EDC. Aaron Hernandez and Pathomrat Kunawongse were both arrested for the scheme, and allegedly admitted to being involved. This was after someone at the printing company came forward, not wanting to take part in the illegal activities.

Overall, the Electric Daisy Carnival went well. Although over 300 medical emergencies may seem a bit high to many, when the amount of people who attended is taken into account, the number is actually quite low. Insomniac released a statement declaring the event a success, and announcing that they have already begun planning next year’s carnival. The statement went on to thank “the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Clark County Fire Department, and Dr. Dale Carrison and the teams from Medic West, American Medical Response and UMC,” and was posted in a blog by the LA Weekly.

The Electric Daisy Carnival, without a doubt, brought a ton of publicity, as well as tourism to the city. If the event continues to take place without fatalities or issues, it would surely be a good thing for the city. To everyone who attended, I hope you had a fantastic time!

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It isn’t Always Fun in the Sun…

June 28, 2011 jennah Dehydration, Heat dangers, Heat stroke, Podcasting, Safety, Sunburn

For most people living here in Las Vegas, the 100-degree temperatures mean hanging out by the pool and having a good time. Yes, it is a great way to stay cool, and I wish I could be at the pool 24/7, but what some people forget to do is take care of themselves while just doing basic everyday things. Such as going on a walk, doing outside chores, and even going to the grocery store. In this blog, I am going to talk about the dangers of the summer heat, and some ways to avoid letting it get to you.

Three of the most popular and life threatening (if not treated) dangers from the summer heat are dehydration, heat stroke and heat exhaustion. It really is common sense to keep yourself hydrated, but people forget or don’t realize they are dehydrated until it is too late. The common signs you should look out for when you are dehydrated are: dry/sticky mouths, weakness, dry skin and headache. Symptoms for heat stroke are dizziness, high body temperature, rapid heartbeat, hallucinations and disorientation.  The good news is there are easy ways to prevent this from happening. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center; make sure you keep yourself hydrated, take in more fluids then you are losing, schedule outdoor activities for the cooler parts of the day, and drink appropriate sports drinks for electrolyte balance. Also wear light clothing and protect yourself by wearing a hat and sunglasses.

Another common danger is sunburn. It isn’t exactly caused by the heat but is caused more so by being in the sun too long unprotected. A great way to prevent that is by wearing a high SPF sunscreen. I know ladies, it doesn’t help with your tan, but it will be worth it in the long run. You will have less risk of skin cancer. If you do happen to get sunburned, the best way to treat it is by taking a cold shower, applying lots of aloe vera, moisturize as often as possible, and ibuprofen always helps.

I know most of this stuff is a little scary to think about, but if you are careful, and do everything you can to protect yourself and your loved ones, you should have nothing to worry about! I hope this gave you a little bit more information about the dangers of the hot summer heat, but like I said before, going to the pool is always a great activity to do during these hot Las Vegas summers! Have fun! :] Also here are some tips on staying cool this summer.

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A Summertime Family Tradition: Night of Fire

June 28, 2011 janethm Digital Journalism, Facebook, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, LVMS, NASCAR, Podcasting, racing, Social Media, The Bullring

Spirit of '76, Robosaurus, Jet Cars, and Fireworks

Fourth of July weekend is quickly approaching and many of you have decided to stay in Las Vegas instead of travel. I have been one of the many that chooses to stay home and enjoy the events available around my community. One of the biggest events is the Independence Day Jubilee at Seastrand Park in North Las Vegas. Every year the City of North Las Vegas holds an big event that includes food, music, a firework show and this year isn't any different.

However, I have recently come across an event worth sharing and hopefully you too will be out there to celebrate the Fourth of July. The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will host its annual Night of Fire event. The event will be held Sunday, July 3rd and will feature some of the most exciting west coast racing in the circuit. During my internship I've had to create Facebook events and written up scripts for This Week at LVMS, our small broadcast. I didn't realize how big this event was until I recently found out that there would be a 40-foot,  fire-breathing, car-crushing, mechanical dinosaur named Robosaurus. Now if that's not exciting, I don't know what is.

This is just one of the many highlights of the night. A few other events going on that night include a 50/50 raffle to benefit the children of southern Nevada, a 76-lap Super Late Model feature, Jet Car burn, and one of the biggest firework displays ever. For more information you can read the press  release at lvms.com.

Come out for a night of fun at The Bullring

I've had the opportunity to go to a few events at The Bullring and even if you don't like NASCAR there is so much more going on and it's just a great way to have good time in your own community. Many locals don't take advantage of these events that go on in the comfort of their own homes. This is one event that you wont want to miss. Join me this Sunday, July 3rd at The Bullring to celebrate Independence Day and while you're out there enjoy a dollar hot dog and a dollar beer.

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