A toxic biological agent was found in a suite on Valley View Boulevard near Flamingo Road on Thursday afternoon, but Las Vegas police said they were not searching for a suspect and nobody was harmed by the substance.

Ricin, a substance used for cancer research that has "no other medical use," was discovered about 3 p.m. by a man who was cleaning out a suite at the Extended Stay America at 4270 S. Valley View Blvd., Joseph Lombardo, a Las Vegas police captain and Homeland Security Bureau chief, said at a news conference about 9:30 p.m.

The man, who told police the toxic agent did not belong to him, took the powdery substance to the manager's office, and the manager called police.

Lombardo did not elaborate on who the man was.

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According to the New York Daily News, Michaels is "in the early stage of talking" with a Las Vegas casino about moving a spinoff of NBC's long-time powerhouse program here.

Michaels, the show's co-creator, has been tossing around names such as Martin Short, Jon Lovitz and Julia Sweeney, according to the News.

He has discussed alum appearances by Chris Rock, Adam Sandler and Steve Martin, the newspaper said.
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Sending out an SOS: Martin Nievera joins Society of Seven as group begins looking for new home,
By MIKE WEATHERFORD/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

They almost waited too long to figure this out.

The Society of Seven is a tourist institution in Hawaii, but has battled for years to maintain a high profile on the Strip.

Martin Nievera, the son of one of the Society's original singers, likewise had tough luck trying to transfer his momentum to Las Vegas. He's "The Concert King" of the Philippines, and at 46, can still pack arenas there. But it has been hard to push beyond that base to a wider audience, and formal singers not named Groban or Buble aren't a hot commodity these days.

So, perhaps inevitably, these two have joined forces. Something Nievera has waited his whole life to do, he tells the audience. But guess what? The show closes at the Flamingo on April 13. Magician Nathan Burton takes over the afternoon berth in the showroom. SOS will go on tour and try to find a new home on the Strip in September.

The comic magician Amazing Johnathan announced he is moving The Amazing Johnathan Show to the Miracle Mile/Harmon Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino beginning on Saturday, March 1.  I have lost count of the number of showrooms that Johnathan has been in…his has to be one of the more nomadic shows in town.  He starts out strong at every venue and then something happens, and he is looking for his next oasis.

Opening at Sahara's Congo Room (where Johnathan just left…) is comedian Roseanne Barr.  She will bring her everyday humor and observations to the Sahara beginning March 1st (imagine that…) Barr holds honors as one of the highest ranked comics, landing at #9 on Comedy Central's list of 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time.   Barr appeared last year at the New York, New York hotel turning a two-week gig into several months.

The legendary Cher confirmed a long-lived rumor that she will headline in Las Vegas at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace beginning May 6.  She will be doing approximately 200 shows over a span of three years.  Cher at The Colosseum, will feature countless chart-topping hits from the artist's unparalleled career. The show will be complemented by extraordinary choreography from Doriana Sanchez, state-of-the-art lighting and special effects and breathtaking costumes designed by the world-renowned fashion icon, Bob Mackie.  With Bette Midler and Elton John already entrenched at the Colosseum, Caesars is certainly the place to be for legendary entertainers.

Barry Manilow is celebrating the third anniversary of his hit show, Manilow: Music and Passion at the Las Vegas Hilton.  Manilow opened Music and Passion at the resort on February 23, 2005. 

Another long time Vegas performer, Robin Sherwood, has suffered from kidney failure and is in need of a kidney transplant.  It is once again time for our community to rally around another in order to help.  The Robin Sherwood Foundation has organized a walk-a-thon to raise money.  The walk will take place on March 8th.  For anyone that is interested, please call 702.580.1856.

Master Mystifier Dixie Dooley returns to the Royal Resort this past month.  He made front-page headlines in 1989 by hanging by his ankles upside down 100 feet above the ground and escaping from a regulation straitjacket in less than two minutes. The show promises to be filled with magic and laughter.

Sporting events will bolster the economy in Vegas this month.  The race weekend at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on the 1st and 2nd will feature all of the big names of NASCAR.  The Speedway fully expects to again sell out at this year's event.  Over 140,000 fans will be on hand to watch the races—and big crowd always means big entertainment.  The other big sports event is the March Madness tournament.  Every sports book in town will be packed throughout the event.  These events bring in a lot of people, and when the game is over, all these folks want something else great to watch.

There will be a St. Patrick's Day parade in Downtown Las Vegas, and every Irish Pub in the city will put on some sort of celebration.

Easter and the plethora of Spring Breaks always bring in a lot of people.

…In addition, remember that clocks spring forward March 9.

As far as all of the other entertainment goes…during the first weekend of the month…

UNLV Basketball
Thomas & Mack Center Through – Mar 8
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Men's Basketball

Bette Midler
Caesars Palace Through – Mar 16
Las Vegas may never be the same after the arrival of Bette Midler

South Point Winter Championship & Millionaire Classic
South Point Feb 24 – Mar 6 Free

David Copperfield
MGM Grand Through – Mar 18

2008 NASCAR Weekend
Las Vegas Motor Speedway Feb 29 – Mar 2

A Night of 1000 Guidos
Suncoast Feb 29 – Mar 2

Bill Engvall
Treasure Island Feb 29

Bravo! National Dance & Talent Competition
Cashman Center Feb 29 – Mar 2

Dave Attell
Mandalay Bay Feb 29

Evolution – A Tribute to Journey
Mandalay Bay 29

George Lopez
Las Vegas Hilton Feb 29 – Mar 1

Home & Garden Show
Cashman Center Feb 29 – Mar 2

International Fight League
Orleans Hotel Feb 29

Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Orleans Hotel Feb 29 – Mar 2

Kevin James
Mirage Feb 29 – Mar 1

Kingston Trio
South Point Feb 29 – Mar 2

Marcia Ball
Boulder Station Feb 29

Peace Frog – Tribute to the Doors
Cannery Casino Feb 29 – Mar 1

Race Jam
Fremont Street Experience Feb 29 – Mar 1 Free

Rick Springfield
Green Valley Ranch Feb 29 – Mar 1

Wayman Tisdale
Santa Fe Station Feb 29

Bubbapalooza
Hard Rock Hotel Mar 1

Every Time I Die w/ From First to Last, the Bled & Human Abstract
Mandalay Bay Mar 1

The Sub City Take Action Tour
Keny Rankin
Santa Fe Station Mar 1

RBD
Orleans Hotel Mar 1

Tennis Channel Open
Darling Tennis Center Mar 1 – Mar 9

The second weekend includes:

Gilberto Santa Rosa
South Point Mar 4

Linkin Park w/ special guests Coheed and Cambria and Chiodos
Hard Rock Mar 6 – Mar 7

Neil Sedaka
Orleans Hotel Mar 6 – Mar 9

W.A.S.P.
Four Queens Mar 6

Air Supply
Suncoast Hotel Mar 7 – Mar 9

Irish Passion
South Point Mar 7 – Mar 9

Jay Leno
Mirage Mar 7 – Mar 8

Pauly Shore and His Dad Sammy Shore
Orleans Mar 7 – Mar 8

A Family Affair
Ragus – Irish Passion

South Point Mar 7 – Mar 9

Regional Dance Tournament
Cashman Center Mar 7 – Mar 9

Viva! – Tribute to Santana
Cannery Casino Mar 7 – Mar 8

Euge Groove
Boulder Station Mar 8

Gipsy Kings
Hard Rock Mar 8

Journey
Planet Hollywood Mar 8

Live
Hard Rock Mar 8

Rascal Flats w/ special guest Kellie Pickler
Mandalay Bay Mar 8

The Third weekend has…

Mountain West Conference Basketball Championship
Thomas & Mack Center Mar 11 – Mar 15

Silverstein w/ The Devil Wears Prada & A Day to Remember
Mandalay Bay Mar 13

Bill Maher
Hard Rock Hotel Mar 14 – Mar 15

Bill Medley with Paul Revere & the Raiders
South Point Casino Mar 14 – Mar 16

David Spade
Planet Hollywood Mar 14 – Mar 15

Flogging Molly & the Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band
Mandalay Bay Mar 14

The Green 17 Tour
Lou Christie
Suncoast Hotel Mar 14 – Mar 16

Silver Dollar Circuit
South Point Casino Mar 14 – Mar 19 Free

Sinbad
Orleans Hotel Mar 14 – Mar 16

The Ides of March
Cannery Casino Mar 14

Crossroads of the West Gun Show
Cashman Center Mar 15, 2008 – Mar 16

Gogol Bordello
Four Queens Mar 15

Jerry Lee Lewis
Buffalo Bill's Resort Mar 15

Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Manny Pacquiao
Mandalay Bay Mar 15

Moody Blues
Planet Hollywood Mar 15

Rattle & Hum – Tribute to U2
Cannery Casino Mar 15

Rattle and Hum: Tribute to U2
Cannery Casino Mar 15

The Gatlin Brothers
Boulder Station Mar 15

The Young Dubliners, the Fenians, Brother & Wild Celts
Hard Rock Mar 16

The fourth weekend presents:

Matchbox Twenty w/ Alanis Morissette and Mute Math
Palms Casino Mar 18

Elton John – The Red Piano
Caesars Palace Mar 19 – Apr 6

Chicago
MGM Grand Mar 20 – Mar 26

Don Rickles
Orleans Hotel Mar 20 – Mar 23

Bob Saget with special guest Jeffrey Ross
Hard Rock Hotel Mar 21

Brandon Bennett's "Elvis My Way"
Suncoast Hotel Mar 21 – Mar 23

Kruse International Spring 2008 Collector Car Auction
South Point Mar 21 – Mar 22

Magician Tim Cole
Whiskey Pete's Hotel Mar 21 – Mar 22

Misfits of Muscle
Tuscany Suites Mar 21 – Mar 23

Najee
Boulder Station Mar 21

Paul Williams
South Point Casino Mar 21 – Mar 22

Ray Romano
Mirage Mar 21 – Mar 22

Reggae Group – the Wailers
Green Valley Ranch Mar 21 – Mar 22

The Nelson Riddle Orchestra
Cannery Casino Mar 21 – Mar 22

Blue Oyster Cult
Boulder Station Mar 22

And the fifth weekend of the month has…

Ace Frehley
Mandalay Bay Mar 26

The Temptations
Orleans Hotel Mar 27 – Mar 30

Tom Jones
MGM Grand Mar 27 – Apr 9

Atlanta Rhythm Section
Gold Coast Mar 28 – Mar 29

Collective Soul
Mandalay Bay Mar 28

Jamz Cheerleading & Dance 2008 National Championship
Orleans Hotel Mar 28 – Mar 30

Jimmy Hopper
Suncoast Hotel Mar 28 – Mar 30

Las Vegas Big League Weekend: Mariners vs. Cubs
Cashman Center Mar 28 – Mar 29

Terry Fator
Las Vegas Hilton Mar 28 – Mar 30

The Limey Bar Stewards
Cannery Casino Mar 28  Free

Mopars at the Strip Party
Tony Orlando

South Point Mar 28 – Mar 30
Wanda Sykes

Planet Hollywood Mar 28 – Mar 29
2008 Extreme Thing Action Sports & Music Festival

Antonis Remos and Sakis Rouvas
Las Vegas Hilton Mar 29

Bad Religion
Mandalay Bay Mar 29

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Green Valley Ranch Mar 29

Chuck Negron
Cannery Casino Mar 29

Mopars at the Strip Event
Jonathan Butler
Santa Fe Station Mar 29

Joss Stone
Hard Rock Mar 29

Julio Iglesias
Buffalo Bill's Resort Mar 29

Las Vegas Philharmonic: The Music of Led Zeppelin
Planet Hollywood Mar 29

Margaret Cho
Palms Casino Mar 29

Monster Jam World Finals
Sam Boyd Stadium Mar 29

The Heritage Singers & Friends
Cox Pavilion Mar 29

The Music of Led Zeppelin: A Rock Symphony
Planet Hollywood Mar 29

Citizen Cope
Mandalay Bay Apr 1

For dates and times, be sure to log onto the Las Vegas Online Entertainment Guide: ( www.lvol.com ).

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2. Steak Dinner – Ellis Island – 24 hours – $6.95
The Ellis Island steak dinner's price was raised a few months ago from $4.95 to $6.95, but honestly, no steak dinner in Las Vegas comes close to this deal, even at the new price. Plus, EI added a microbrew to the mix, so if you like a beer with your steak, it’s almost as if the price stayed the same. Welcome back, 10-ounce filet-cut sirloin, salad, garlic green beans, and choice of potato.

3. The Comedy Stop – Tropicana – Daily – $19.95
The Comedy Stop has been at the Tropicana since 1990. The classic 300-seat showroom has a cool old-time feel to it, all the way down to the surviving maitre ‘d seating system, so $5 a head will probably get you up close (if you want to be in a comedian’s sights). Be forewarned: The comedy tends to be blue, if not just plain raunchy. Don’t go if you’re offended by language or non-politically correct subject matter. The three-comedian show and a drink cost $19.95, with no add-ons. And if you use the coupon that’s easy to find in many of the freebie mags, it’s only $14.95. Beers are $4.50.

4. Breakfast Special – 4 Locations – Mid.-11 am – $1.49
A great new $1.49 breakfast special is served from midnight to 11 am at the newly designated “Wild” Station casinos (Wild Wild West, Wildfire, Gold Rush, and Magic Star). At $1.49 for two eggs, two bacon or sausage, hash browns, and toast, this is the best breakfast we’ve seen hereabouts in a long time.

5. Steak Dinner – Gold Coast – 24 hours – $10.95
This 16-ounce T-bone comes with five sides (salad, vegetable, potato, onion rings, and baked beans) and a glass of beer goes for a mere $10.95. It's available 24 hours a day in the Monterrey Coffee Shop, but you have to be 21 to order it.

6. Sign-Up Promotion – Hooters – Daily – Free
The Hooters promotion for signing up for the players club has gotten a little better. The $100 in “free play” has been adjusted to yield a better return, while the package’s big draws—a $25 matchplay and a free ticket to Bobby Slayton—remain intact.

7. Buffet – Mirage – Daily – $13.95-$24.95
Planet Hollywood has raised the price of the Spice Market Buffet $1 to $25.99, which automatically disqualifies it from continuing its run in the Top Ten. For a replacement, we return to the Mirage Cravings spread. Another contender was the Rampart, which is a very good buffet for half the price, but we decided to stick with the gourmet product, based on what clearly seems to be our readers’ preference. Cravings is convenient at center Strip and is now $1 less expensive than the former Top Tenner from Planet Hollywood.

8. Lunch Comp – Crown & Anchor – 8 am-2:30 pm – $20
The lunch comp at the Crown & Anchor has also improved, given the pub’s new second location on Spring Mountain Rd. near Decatur. The property is a bit smaller than the original on E. Tropicana, but the freebies for video poker play are just as big.

9. Steak & Shrimp – Hard Rock – 24 hours – $7.77
We’re coming back with another old favorite, the Hard Rock’s steak & shrimp “Gambler’s Special.” This puts three steaks on the list, but this one’s a little different, since it shares top billing with three grilled shrimp and garlic mashed potatoes. It’s served in Mr. Lucky’s and still isn’t listed on the menu, but you can get it 24 hours a day.