Cicadas, alternatively spelled as Cicala, or Cicale, are insects in the order Hemiptera, suborder Auchenorrhyncha (which was formerly included in the now invalid suborder Homoptera). Cicadas are in the superfamily Cicadoidea. Their eyes are prominent, though not especially large, and set wide apart on the anterior lateral corners of the frons. The wings are well-developed, with conspicuous veins; in some species the wing membranes are wholly transparent, whereas in many others the proximal parts of the wings are clouded or opaque and some have no significantly clear areas on their wings at all. About 2,500 species of cicada have been described, and many remain to be described. Cicadas live in temperate-to-tropical climates where they are among the most-widely recognized of all insects, mainly due to their large size and unique sound. Cicadas are often colloquially called locusts, although they are unrelated to true locusts, which are various species of swarming grasshopper. Cicadas are related to leafhoppers and spittlebugs.
Cicadas are benign to humans under normal circumstances and do not bite or sting in a true sense, but may mistake a person's arm or other part of their body for a tree or plant limb and attempt to feed. Cicadas have a long proboscis, under their head, which they insert into plant stems in order to feed on sap. It can be painful if they attempt to pierce a person's skin with it, but it is unlikely to cause other harm. It is unlikely to be a defensive reaction and is a rare occurrence. It usually only happens when they are allowed to rest on a person's body for an extended amount of time.
Cicadas can cause damage to several cultivated crops, shrubs, and trees, mainly in the form of scarring left on tree branches while the females lay their eggs deep in branches.
Many people around the world regularly eat cicadas. They are known to have been eaten in Ancient Greece as well as China, Malaysia, Burma, Latin America, and the Congo. Female cicadas are prized for being meatier. Shells of cicadas are employed in the traditional medicines of China.
Friday, February 6, 2015
Cicada Mating Call In Trees
98 Degrees - Because Of You - LIVE - The Package Tour Concert in Las Vegas July 6, 2013
98 Degrees - Because Of You
Aleta and I got tickets for The Package Tour live concert at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, NV and went to see her favorite band, NKOTB! It was my first time seeing them perform, her second, and they were awesome! Supporting acts were Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees.
98 Degrees (stylized as 98°) is an American adult contemporary boy band consisting of four vocalists: brothers Nick and Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre, and Jeff Timmons. The group was formed by Timmons in Los Angeles, California, although all of its members originate from Ohio.
Unlike most boy bands, they formed independently and were later picked up by a record label, rather than being assembled by a label or a producer. They have sold over 10 million records worldwide and achieved eight top 40 singles in the U.S.
The group reunited for a one-time performance at Mixtape Festival in Hershey, PA in August 2012.
98 Degrees - Entrance and Heat It Up - LIVE - The Package Tour Concert in Las Vegas July 6, 2013
The grand entrance!!! and Heat It Up
Aleta and I got tickets for The Package Tour live concert at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, NV and went to see her favorite band, NKOTB! It was my first time seeing them perform, her second, and they were awesome! Supporting acts were Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees.
98 Degrees (stylized as 98°) is an American adult contemporary boy band consisting of four vocalists: brothers Nick and Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre, and Jeff Timmons. The group was formed by Timmons in Los Angeles, California, although all of its members originate from Ohio.
Unlike most boy bands, they formed independently and were later picked up by a record label, rather than being assembled by a label or a producer. They have sold over 10 million records worldwide and achieved eight top 40 singles in the U.S.
The group reunited for a one-time performance at Mixtape Festival in Hershey, PA in August 2012.
98 Degrees - The Hardest Thing - LIVE - The Package Tour Concert in Las Vegas July 6, 2013
98 Degrees - The Hardest Thing
Aleta and I got tickets for The Package Tour live concert at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, NV and went to see her favorite band, NKOTB! It was my first time seeing them perform, her second, and they were awesome! Supporting acts were Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees.
98 Degrees (stylized as 98°) is an American adult contemporary boy band consisting of four vocalists: brothers Nick and Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre, and Jeff Timmons. The group was formed by Timmons in Los Angeles, California, although all of its members originate from Ohio.
Unlike most boy bands, they formed independently and were later picked up by a record label, rather than being assembled by a label or a producer. They have sold over 10 million records worldwide and achieved eight top 40 singles in the U.S.
The group reunited for a one-time performance at Mixtape Festival in Hershey, PA in August 2012.
98 Degrees - You Are My Everything - LIVE - The Package Tour Concert in Las Vegas July 6, 2013
98 Degrees - You Are My Everything
Aleta and I got tickets for The Package Tour live concert at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, NV and went to see her favorite band, NKOTB! It was my first time seeing them perform, her second, and they were awesome! Supporting acts were Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees.
98 Degrees (stylized as 98°) is an American adult contemporary boy band consisting of four vocalists: brothers Nick and Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre, and Jeff Timmons. The group was formed by Timmons in Los Angeles, California, although all of its members originate from Ohio.
Unlike most boy bands, they formed independently and were later picked up by a record label, rather than being assembled by a label or a producer. They have sold over 10 million records worldwide and achieved eight top 40 singles in the U.S.
The group reunited for a one-time performance at Mixtape Festival in Hershey, PA in August 2012.
Boyz II Men - End of the Road (Clip) - LIVE - The Package Tour Concert in Las Vegas July 6, 2013
Boyz II Men - End of the Road (Clip)
Aleta and I got tickets for The Package Tour live concert at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, NV and went to see her favorite band, NKOTB! It was my first time seeing them perform, her second, and they were awesome! Supporting acts were Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees.
Boyz II Men is an American R&B vocal group best known for emotional ballads and acappella harmonies. This group is a trio, featuring baritone Nathan Morris alongside tenors Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman. In the 1990s, Boyz II Men found fame on Motown Records as a quartet, but original member and bass singer Michael McCary left the group in 2003 due to health issues.
In the 1990s, Boyz II Men gained international celebrity behind unprecedented success on the pop charts. The group's first single to reach Number One, 1992's "End of the Road" reached the top of charts across the globe. "End of the Road" would set a new record for longevity, staying at Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 for thirteen weeks, breaking a decades-old record held by Elvis Presley. Boyz II Men would exceed that record later in the decade with hits "I'll Make Love to You" and "One Sweet Day" (with Mariah Carey), which each set new records for the most weeks at Number One, with fourteen and sixteen weeks, respectively. Both songs also topped the charts in Australia, for four weeks and one week, respectively. As of 2013, "One Sweet Day" still holds the all-time record with sixteen weeks at the top of the Hot 100. In short, Boyz II Men ranks at the top of the list three times -- at the number one, three, and four spots -- for the longest running Number One singles in Billboard history. Furthermore, when "On Bended Knee" took the number 1 spot away from "I'll Make Love To You," Boyz II Men became only the third artist ever (after The Beatles and Presley) to replace themselves at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. Boyz II Men are among a select group of artists that have held at the number one spot for at least 50 weeks cumulatively, placing them just fourth on that list behind Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Mariah Carey. These achievements were enough to earn Boyz II Men recognition as Billboard Magazine′s fourth most successful musical group of the 1990s.
Boyz II Men continues to perform in concert to audiences around the world. Their most recent studio album, Twenty, was released in 2011.
Boyz II Men - End of the Road (Face Cam) - LIVE - The Package Tour Concert in Las Vegas July 6, 2013
Boyz II Men - End of the Road (Face Cam Mini Clip)
Aleta and I got tickets for The Package Tour live concert at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, NV and went to see her favorite band, NKOTB! It was my first time seeing them perform, her second, and they were awesome! Supporting acts were Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees.
Boyz II Men is an American R&B vocal group best known for emotional ballads and acappella harmonies. This group is a trio, featuring baritone Nathan Morris alongside tenors Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman. In the 1990s, Boyz II Men found fame on Motown Records as a quartet, but original member and bass singer Michael McCary left the group in 2003 due to health issues.
In the 1990s, Boyz II Men gained international celebrity behind unprecedented success on the pop charts. The group's first single to reach Number One, 1992's "End of the Road" reached the top of charts across the globe. "End of the Road" would set a new record for longevity, staying at Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 for thirteen weeks, breaking a decades-old record held by Elvis Presley. Boyz II Men would exceed that record later in the decade with hits "I'll Make Love to You" and "One Sweet Day" (with Mariah Carey), which each set new records for the most weeks at Number One, with fourteen and sixteen weeks, respectively. Both songs also topped the charts in Australia, for four weeks and one week, respectively. As of 2013, "One Sweet Day" still holds the all-time record with sixteen weeks at the top of the Hot 100. In short, Boyz II Men ranks at the top of the list three times -- at the number one, three, and four spots -- for the longest running Number One singles in Billboard history. Furthermore, when "On Bended Knee" took the number 1 spot away from "I'll Make Love To You," Boyz II Men became only the third artist ever (after The Beatles and Presley) to replace themselves at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. Boyz II Men are among a select group of artists that have held at the number one spot for at least 50 weeks cumulatively, placing them just fourth on that list behind Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Mariah Carey. These achievements were enough to earn Boyz II Men recognition as Billboard Magazine′s fourth most successful musical group of the 1990s.
Boyz II Men continues to perform in concert to audiences around the world. Their most recent studio album, Twenty, was released in 2011.
Boyz II Men - End of the Road and Old Skool Hits! - LIVE - The Package Tour Concert in Las Vegas
Boyz II Men - End of the Road and Old Skool Hits!
Aleta and I got tickets for The Package Tour live concert at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, NV and went to see her favorite band, NKOTB! It was my first time seeing them perform, her second, and they were awesome! Supporting acts were Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees.
Boyz II Men is an American R&B vocal group best known for emotional ballads and acappella harmonies. This group is a trio, featuring baritone Nathan Morris alongside tenors Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman. In the 1990s, Boyz II Men found fame on Motown Records as a quartet, but original member and bass singer Michael McCary left the group in 2003 due to health issues.
In the 1990s, Boyz II Men gained international celebrity behind unprecedented success on the pop charts. The group's first single to reach Number One, 1992's "End of the Road" reached the top of charts across the globe. "End of the Road" would set a new record for longevity, staying at Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 for thirteen weeks, breaking a decades-old record held by Elvis Presley. Boyz II Men would exceed that record later in the decade with hits "I'll Make Love to You" and "One Sweet Day" (with Mariah Carey), which each set new records for the most weeks at Number One, with fourteen and sixteen weeks, respectively. Both songs also topped the charts in Australia, for four weeks and one week, respectively. As of 2013, "One Sweet Day" still holds the all-time record with sixteen weeks at the top of the Hot 100. In short, Boyz II Men ranks at the top of the list three times -- at the number one, three, and four spots -- for the longest running Number One singles in Billboard history. Furthermore, when "On Bended Knee" took the number 1 spot away from "I'll Make Love To You," Boyz II Men became only the third artist ever (after The Beatles and Presley) to replace themselves at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. Boyz II Men are among a select group of artists that have held at the number one spot for at least 50 weeks cumulatively, placing them just fourth on that list behind Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Mariah Carey. These achievements were enough to earn Boyz II Men recognition as Billboard Magazine′s fourth most successful musical group of the 1990s.
Boyz II Men continues to perform in concert to audiences around the world. Their most recent studio album, Twenty, was released in 2011.
Boyz II Men - Entrance into the Arena! - LIVE - The Package Tour Concert in Las Vegas July 6, 2013
Boyz II Men - Entrance into the Arena!
Aleta and I got tickets for The Package Tour live concert at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, NV and went to see her favorite band, NKOTB! It was my first time seeing them perform, her second, and they were awesome! Supporting acts were Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees.
Boyz II Men is an American R&B vocal group best known for emotional ballads and acappella harmonies. This group is a trio, featuring baritone Nathan Morris alongside tenors Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman. In the 1990s, Boyz II Men found fame on Motown Records as a quartet, but original member and bass singer Michael McCary left the group in 2003 due to health issues.
In the 1990s, Boyz II Men gained international celebrity behind unprecedented success on the pop charts. The group's first single to reach Number One, 1992's "End of the Road" reached the top of charts across the globe. "End of the Road" would set a new record for longevity, staying at Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 for thirteen weeks, breaking a decades-old record held by Elvis Presley. Boyz II Men would exceed that record later in the decade with hits "I'll Make Love to You" and "One Sweet Day" (with Mariah Carey), which each set new records for the most weeks at Number One, with fourteen and sixteen weeks, respectively. Both songs also topped the charts in Australia, for four weeks and one week, respectively. As of 2013, "One Sweet Day" still holds the all-time record with sixteen weeks at the top of the Hot 100. In short, Boyz II Men ranks at the top of the list three times -- at the number one, three, and four spots -- for the longest running Number One singles in Billboard history. Furthermore, when "On Bended Knee" took the number 1 spot away from "I'll Make Love To You," Boyz II Men became only the third artist ever (after The Beatles and Presley) to replace themselves at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. Boyz II Men are among a select group of artists that have held at the number one spot for at least 50 weeks cumulatively, placing them just fourth on that list behind Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Mariah Carey. These achievements were enough to earn Boyz II Men recognition as Billboard Magazine′s fourth most successful musical group of the 1990s.
Boyz II Men continues to perform in concert to audiences around the world. Their most recent studio album, Twenty, was released in 2011.
Boyz II Men - I'll Make Love To You and Handing out Roses! - LIVE - The Package Tour in Las Vegas
Boyz II Men - I'll Make Love To You and B2M Handing out Roses to the Crowd!!
Aleta and I got tickets for The Package Tour live concert at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, NV and went to see her favorite band, NKOTB! It was my first time seeing them perform, her second, and they were awesome! Supporting acts were Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees.
Boyz II Men is an American R&B vocal group best known for emotional ballads and acappella harmonies. This group is a trio, featuring baritone Nathan Morris alongside tenors Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman. In the 1990s, Boyz II Men found fame on Motown Records as a quartet, but original member and bass singer Michael McCary left the group in 2003 due to health issues.
In the 1990s, Boyz II Men gained international celebrity behind unprecedented success on the pop charts. The group's first single to reach Number One, 1992's "End of the Road" reached the top of charts across the globe. "End of the Road" would set a new record for longevity, staying at Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 for thirteen weeks, breaking a decades-old record held by Elvis Presley. Boyz II Men would exceed that record later in the decade with hits "I'll Make Love to You" and "One Sweet Day" (with Mariah Carey), which each set new records for the most weeks at Number One, with fourteen and sixteen weeks, respectively. Both songs also topped the charts in Australia, for four weeks and one week, respectively. As of 2013, "One Sweet Day" still holds the all-time record with sixteen weeks at the top of the Hot 100. In short, Boyz II Men ranks at the top of the list three times -- at the number one, three, and four spots -- for the longest running Number One singles in Billboard history. Furthermore, when "On Bended Knee" took the number 1 spot away from "I'll Make Love To You," Boyz II Men became only the third artist ever (after The Beatles and Presley) to replace themselves at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. Boyz II Men are among a select group of artists that have held at the number one spot for at least 50 weeks cumulatively, placing them just fourth on that list behind Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Mariah Carey. These achievements were enough to earn Boyz II Men recognition as Billboard Magazine′s fourth most successful musical group of the 1990s.
Boyz II Men continues to perform in concert to audiences around the world. Their most recent studio album, Twenty, was released in 2011.
How to Get Better Seating at a Music Concert! - The Package Tour in Las Vegas 2013
Moving into better seating ;)
Aleta and I got tickets for The Package Tour live concert at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, NV and went to see her favorite band, NKOTB! It was my first time seeing them perform, her second, and they were awesome! Supporting acts were Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees.
s34n - Mr. Wonderful [Dance Dance Revolution DDR 4th Plus Solo] @ Victor Bowl, CA
We found a 4th Plus Solo machine at Victor Bowl in Victorville while travelling back to Las Vegas from SoCal! Had a few credits! See machine spec below...
Location Name: Victor Bowl
Arcade Name:
Location Address: Victorville, CA
Location Type: Bowling Alley
Location Info: Uses $
Machine: DDR Solo 4th Plus
Version: JAP
Hardware: Solo 2000 Cabinet
Unlocked:
Price: 50 Cents
Flash Memory: No
P1 Bar: 10/10
Screen: 9/10 (Gameplay is perfect but screen shakes on title screen an some menus, does not affect gameplay)
P1 Sensors: 8/10
Sound: 9/10
Song Count: 3
Defects/Notable Things:
Link options available
Lyrics
Hey Mr. Wonderful,
Oh you're so incredible
Hey Mr. Wonderful,
Wonderful to me
Hey Mr. Wonderful,
Oh you're irresistible
Hey Mr. Wonderful,
A miracle to me
Hold me
I wanna feel your arms around me
Ooh na na, ooh na na
Kiss me
Cause only you can make me happy
Ooh na na na
Ooh na na heya heya
Oh! Mr. Wonderful
Ooh na na heya heya
Are you for real
Oh na na heya heya
It's not impossible
Oh na na heya heya
Oha aha ah
Hey Mr. Wonderful,
Oh you're so incredible
Hey Mr. Wonderful,
Wonderful to me
Hey Mr. Wonderful,
Oh you're irresistible
Hey Mr. Wonderful,
A miracle to me
Hey Mr. Wonderful,
Oh you're so incredible
Hey Mr. Wonderful,
Wonderful to me
Hey Mr. Wonderful,
Oh you're irresistible
Hey Mr. Wonderful,
A miracle to me
Ooh na na heya heya
Ooh na na, ooh na na
A miracle to me
Ooh na na heya heya
Ooh na na na
A miracle to me
Ooh na na heya heya
Ooh na na Ooh na na
A miracle to me
Ooh na na heya heya
Ooh na na na
A miracle to me
Dawn Red Skies in Las Vegas
Here's what the dawn sky looks like during a typical summer day in Las Vegas! I see no shepherd's warning!!
Kitten Playing with Dog's Wagging Tail!
This is what happens when a curious kitten meets a happy dog! Except the Dog isn't happy about the kitten's curiosity!
SoCal Bonfire June 2013 [Dockweiler State Beach]
HOT FUN IN THE SUN.
COME JOIN US AT THE BEACH AND GET DARK.
FOOD, DRANKS, GIRLS IN THE MENS BATHROOM WE GOT IT ALL.
Dockweiler State Beach is a beach in Los Angeles, California, USA with 3.75 miles of shoreline and a hang gliding training area.
Address: 12501 Vista Del Mar, Playa del Rey, CA 90293
Area: 91 acres (37 ha)
Phone: (310) 823-3744
Management: California Department of Parks and Recreation
I Caught Weenie in Technomotion Coin Box!
I Came downstairs and found Weenie playing around in the Technomotion coin box. "WEEEENIEEE!", I exclaimed, "What are you doing in there?". "..." she replied, as DOGS CANT TALK! Stop reading and watch!
Rollerblading Around Boulder Beach at Lake Mead, NV
We drove to Lake Mead from Las Vegas to have some fun at Boulder Beach! For $10 you get a standard car 7 day access to the whole park. You can swim in the lake, hike around the mountains and pretty much do anything you would like!
Website and Fees:
http://www.nps.gov/lake/planyourvisit/feesandreservations.htm
Lake Mead National Recreation Area is a U.S. National Recreation Area located in southeastern Nevada and northwestern Arizona. Operated by the National Park Service, Lake Mead NRA follows the Colorado River corridor from the westernmost boundary of Grand Canyon National Park to just north of the cities of Laughlin, Nevada and Bullhead City, Arizona. It includes all of the eponymous Lake Mead as well as the smaller Lake Mohave -- reservoirs on the river created by Hoover Dam and Davis Dam, respectively -- and the surrounding desert terrain and wilderness.
Formation of Lake Mead began in 1935, less than a year before Hoover Dam was completed. The area surrounding Lake Mead was established as the Boulder Dam Recreation Area in 1936. In 1964, the area was expanded to include Lake Mohave and its surrounding area and became the first National Recreation Area to be designated as such by the U.S. Congress.
Lake Mead NRA features water recreation - boating, swimming, and fishing -- on both lakes as well as the stretches of river between the lakes. It also features hiking trails and views of the surrounding desert landscape; three of the four desert ecosystems found in the U.S. — the Mojave Desert, the Great Basin Desert, and the Sonoran Desert — meet in Lake Mead NRA. Tours of Hoover Dam -- administered by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation -- are also a major attraction within the recreation area.
About 20,000 acres (8,100 ha) of the recreation area are managed separately under the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, established in 2000. Water covers about 186,000 acres (75,000 ha) of the recreation area.
Taking the Dogs to Lake Mead National Park to Swim!!!
We decided to take the dogs (all three of them!) to Lake Mead National Park in Nevada for a swimming session. We stopped at the Boulder beach area so they could roam around! Ham Bone had to wear a life jacket as his short stubby legs didn't help him much with the floating aspect of the doggy paddle! LOL
Website and Fees:
http://www.nps.gov/lake/planyourvisit/feesandreservations.htm
Lake Mead National Recreation Area is a U.S. National Recreation Area located in southeastern Nevada and northwestern Arizona. Operated by the National Park Service, Lake Mead NRA follows the Colorado River corridor from the westernmost boundary of Grand Canyon National Park to just north of the cities of Laughlin, Nevada and Bullhead City, Arizona. It includes all of the eponymous Lake Mead as well as the smaller Lake Mohave -- reservoirs on the river created by Hoover Dam and Davis Dam, respectively -- and the surrounding desert terrain and wilderness.
Formation of Lake Mead began in 1935, less than a year before Hoover Dam was completed. The area surrounding Lake Mead was established as the Boulder Dam Recreation Area in 1936. In 1964, the area was expanded to include Lake Mohave and its surrounding area and became the first National Recreation Area to be designated as such by the U.S. Congress.
Lake Mead NRA features water recreation - boating, swimming, and fishing -- on both lakes as well as the stretches of river between the lakes. It also features hiking trails and views of the surrounding desert landscape; three of the four desert ecosystems found in the U.S. — the Mojave Desert, the Great Basin Desert, and the Sonoran Desert — meet in Lake Mead NRA. Tours of Hoover Dam -- administered by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation -- are also a major attraction within the recreation area.
About 20,000 acres (8,100 ha) of the recreation area are managed separately under the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, established in 2000. Water covers about 186,000 acres (75,000 ha) of the recreation area.
HUGE BURNING FIRE in Las Vegas! (July 2013)
We caught all the action! From the small black smoke clouds to firemen breaking into the complex to extinguish the fire! Check it out!!
3 Dogs.... 1 Sandwich.... DOG SANDWICH!! - Can the dog trifecta prevail!?
So we made Bologna sandwiches for a trip and in the heat they went a little green. We recycled them in the appropriate way by giving them to the dogs in reverse size order!
Weenie first! - Mini Chihuahua
Sausage second! - Less mini pug X
Ham Bone last - LARGE wiener dog X
How far does the sandwich go? Can the trifecta prevail!? Find out today!
The pull-up challenge!
How many pull ups can you do while needing to poop? We have a basic entry fee of 5 pull-ups to use the facilities on the other side of the door. We had an all you can eat buffet 12 hours prior to the video.
The kebobs and crab claws weren't helping us any, but CAN WE PROVAIL!? This is the question!
Our Cat Olive Biting my Finger :(
Here's our cat Olive! He loves to scratch and bite people, but he doesn't mean it! At least, I don't think he does!
Three Happy Dog Heads! - Chihuahua, Pug X and Dachshund X... 21 Seconds, So Solid Crew Rules!
We were driving to a park to walk the dogs. Here are three happy heads! 21 seconds each head, So Solid Crew rules!
Rain Storm During the Summer in Las Vegas! (2013)
Caught a rain storm out of the window of our house in Las Vegas! Crazy for the middle of Summer too!
[DDR SuperNova] Reggie - Kind Lady [Double Expert 8] (The Orleans Casino, Las Vegas)
Here's Reggie played Kind Lady doubles on the DDR SN at The Orleans. The P2 left arrow is completely broken! It's a cool 24 hour location though!
Location Name: The Orleans
Arcade Name: The Orleans Bowling Center
Location Address: Las Vegas, NV
Location Type: Casino
Location Info: Uses namco tokens.
Machine: DDR SuperNova
Version: USA
Hardware: Dedicab
Joint Premium: No
Unlocked: Patched
Price: $1
Flash Memory: No
P1 Bar: 10/10
P2 Bar: 10/10
Screen: 10/10
P1 Sensors: 6/10
P2 Sensors: 0/10 (Left arrow broken)
Sound: Unknown
Song Count: Unknown
Defects/Notable Things:
24 Hour Location
Pad back bracket missing
Pads separate from each other slightly. Bolts missing on one side
[Pump Exceed] s34n - Hypnosis [D16] (Bellagio Casino, Las Vegas)
We stopped by Bellagio to play in their arcade. They now have the Pump Exceed GX Cab from Monte Carlo so we had a few credits! Machine info below...
Location Name: Bellagio
Arcade Name: The Arcade
Location Address: Las Vegas, NV
Location Type: Casino
Location Info: Uses $
Machine: Pump Exceed
Version:
Hardware: GX
Joint Premium: No
Unlocked:
Price: $1
Flash Memory: No
P1 Bar: 9/10
P2 Bar: 9/10
Screen: 10/10
P1 Sensors: 8/10
P2 Sensors: 6/10
Sound: 8/10
Song Count: 3 (Plus Bonus 4th)
Defects/Notable Things:
[Pump Exceed] s34n - Mr. Larpus [D19] (Bellagio Casino, Las Vegas)
We stopped by Bellagio to play in their arcade. They now have the Pump Exceed GX Cab from Monte Carlo so we had a few credits! Machine info below...
Location Name: Bellagio
Arcade Name: The Arcade
Location Address: Las Vegas, NV
Location Type: Casino
Location Info: Uses $
Machine: Pump Exceed
Version:
Hardware: GX
Joint Premium: No
Unlocked:
Price: $1
Flash Memory: No
P1 Bar: 9/10
P2 Bar: 9/10
Screen: 10/10
P1 Sensors: 8/10
P2 Sensors: 6/10
Sound: 8/10
Song Count: 3 (Plus Bonus 4th)
Defects/Notable Things:
[Pump Fiesta 2] s34n - Accident [D20] (Round1, Lakewood, CA)
We decided to have a few games at Round1 in Lakewood, CA! They currently have 3 locations in SoCal with TWO Pump It Up TX Cabinets! One with Fiesta 2 and the other with Infinity!
Location Name: Round 1
Arcade Name:
Location Address: Lakewood, CA
Location Type: Arcade/Bowling
Location Info: Uses swipe cards. 25c per credit. Can also pay for time
Machine: Pump Fiesta 2
Version:
Hardware: TX
Joint Premium: No
Unlocked:
Price: $1.25
Flash Memory: Yes - USB (Working)
P1 Bar: 10/10
P2 Bar: 10/10
Screen: 10/10
P1 Sensors: 10/10
P2 Sensors: 10/10
Sound: 10/10
Song Count: 4
Defects/Notable Things:
Round1 is a state-of-the-art entertainment company offering fun the whole family. They have a huge arcade with the latest video games, bowling, karaoke, sports on TV, pool, darts and more!
Website: http://www.round1usa.com/
Review with Pics: http://arcadeheroes.com/2013/08/08/new-round1-usa-location-open-in-lakewood-mall-ca/
[Pump Fiesta 2] s34n - Do It! [D18] (Round 1, Lakewood, CA)
We decided to have a few games at Round1 in Lakewood, CA! They currently have 3 locations in SoCal with TWO Pump It Up TX Cabinets! One with Fiesta 2 and the other with Infinity!
Location Name: Round 1
Arcade Name:
Location Address: Lakewood, CA
Location Type: Arcade/Bowling
Location Info: Uses swipe cards. 25c per credit. Can also pay for time
Machine: Pump Fiesta 2
Version:
Hardware: TX
Joint Premium: No
Unlocked:
Price: $1.25
Flash Memory: Yes - USB (Working)
P1 Bar: 10/10
P2 Bar: 10/10
Screen: 10/10
P1 Sensors: 10/10
P2 Sensors: 10/10
Sound: 10/10
Song Count: 4
Defects/Notable Things:
Round1 is a state-of-the-art entertainment company offering fun the whole family. They have a huge arcade with the latest video games, bowling, karaoke, sports on TV, pool, darts and more!
Website: http://www.round1usa.com/
Review with Pics: http://arcadeheroes.com/2013/08/08/new-round1-usa-location-open-in-lakewood-mall-ca/
[Pump Fiesta 2] s34n - No Rhyme No Reason [D20] (Round 1, Lakewood, CA)
We decided to have a few games at Round1 in Lakewood, CA! They currently have 3 locations in SoCal with TWO Pump It Up TX Cabinets! One with Fiesta 2 and the other with Infinity!
Location Name: Round 1
Arcade Name:
Location Address: Lakewood, CA
Location Type: Arcade/Bowling
Location Info: Uses swipe cards. 25c per credit. Can also pay for time
Machine: Pump Fiesta 2
Version:
Hardware: TX
Joint Premium: No
Unlocked:
Price: $1.25
Flash Memory: Yes - USB (Working)
P1 Bar: 10/10
P2 Bar: 10/10
Screen: 10/10
P1 Sensors: 10/10
P2 Sensors: 10/10
Sound: 10/10
Song Count: 4
Defects/Notable Things:
Round1 is a state-of-the-art entertainment company offering fun the whole family. They have a huge arcade with the latest video games, bowling, karaoke, sports on TV, pool, darts and more!
Website: http://www.round1usa.com/
Review with Pics: http://arcadeheroes.com/2013/08/08/new-round1-usa-location-open-in-lakewood-mall-ca/
Interstate 15 Traffic Jam [August 25th 2013]
Driving back to Vegas from SoCal and noticed this HUGEEEE traffic jam backed up for miles and miles! I guess we were driving the right direction =]
Olive the Cat rubbing against Ham Bone the Dog
Olive decided to get extra friendly with our dog Sammie (aka Ham Bone)!
Rainstorm Over the 15 Freeway towards Vegas
Driving back to Vegas from a weekend in Cali, we hit some interesting weather..
Clouds Over California! XD
Sleeping in the Car with Aleta Behind the Wheel
I fell asleep with Aleta driving home from Cali on 8/26/13. x.x;
Sean's Haircut (by Aleta)!
I needed a haircut but we were feeling cheap so Aleta decided to experiment on my head. It was her first time giving a guy a haircut. All things considered, it could've gone a lot worse! XD
s34n failing Bag [10] on Extra Stage - DDR Extreme Plus at Gold Strike in Jean, NV!
On the way back home to Vegas from Primm, NV, we stopped through to visit the arcade here. To our surprise, they'd upgraded their game selection! Best part: they had DDR now. It was an Extreme Plus machine and pads weren't in the best condition but definitely better than nothing! Awesome bonus: the arcade's open 24/7!!
s34n playing Witch Doctor [8] on DDR Extreme Plus at Gold Strike Hotel & Casino in Jean, NV
On the way back home to Vegas from Primm, NV, we stopped through to visit the arcade here. To our surprise, they'd upgraded their game selection! Best part: they had DDR now. It was an Extreme Plus machine and pads weren't in the best condition but definitely better than nothing! Awesome bonus: the arcade's open 24/7!!
[Pump It Up NX] s34n - Greenhorn [Double 1 Skull] (Buffalo Bills, Primm, NV)
We took a trip to Primm, about 30 minutes outside of Las Vegas towards California. They have a pretty cool casino called Buffalo Bills on the way. The arcade inside is rarely open though, for about 5 hours 2-3 days a week! (Noon to 8pm-ish - What's the point right?!)
They have a Pump NX machine in a GX Cab, decent condition with original CRT and a DDR Extreme with Memory Cards. Left side is VERY good to play on.
Location Name: Buffalo Bills
Arcade Name:
Location Address: Primm, NV
Location Type: Casino
Location Info: Uses palisades tokens
Machine: Pump NX
Version:
Hardware: GX
Joint Premium: No
Unlocked:
Price: 75c
Flash Memory: No
P1 Bar: 9/10
P2 Bar: 9/10
Screen: 10/10
P1 Sensors: 7.5/10
P2 Sensors: 7.5/10
Sound: 6.5/10
Song Count: 3 (Plus Bonus for AAA)
Defects/Notable Things:
Stage break from 2nd song onwards
[Pump It Up NX] s34n - Kiss Me [Double 1 Skull] (Buffalo Bills, Primm, NV)
We took a trip to Primm, about 30 minutes outside of Las Vegas towards California. They have a pretty cool casino called Buffalo Bills on the way. The arcade inside is rarely open though, for about 5 hours 2-3 days a week! (Noon to 8pm-ish - What's the point right?!)
They have a Pump NX machine in a GX Cab, decent condition with original CRT and a DDR Extreme with Memory Cards. Left side is VERY good to play on.
Location Name: Buffalo Bills
Arcade Name:
Location Address: Primm, NV
Location Type: Casino
Location Info: Uses palisades tokens
Machine: Pump NX
Version:
Hardware: GX
Joint Premium: No
Unlocked:
Price: 75c
Flash Memory: No
P1 Bar: 9/10
P2 Bar: 9/10
Screen: 10/10
P1 Sensors: 7.5/10
P2 Sensors: 7.5/10
Sound: 6.5/10
Song Count: 3 (Plus Bonus for AAA)
Defects/Notable Things:
Stage break from 2nd song onwards
[Pump It Up NX] s34n - Shake That Bootie [Double 1 Skull] (Buffalo Bills, Primm, NV)
We took a trip to Primm, about 30 minutes outside of Las Vegas towards California. They have a pretty cool casino called Buffalo Bills on the way. The arcade inside is rarely open though, for about 5 hours 2-3 days a week! (Noon to 8pm-ish - What's the point right?!)
They have a Pump NX machine in a GX Cab, decent condition with original CRT and a DDR Extreme with Memory Cards. Left side is VERY good to play on.
Location Name: Buffalo Bills
Arcade Name:
Location Address: Primm, NV
Location Type: Casino
Location Info: Uses palisades tokens
Machine: Pump NX
Version:
Hardware: GX
Joint Premium: No
Unlocked:
Price: 75c
Flash Memory: No
P1 Bar: 9/10
P2 Bar: 9/10
Screen: 10/10
P1 Sensors: 7.5/10
P2 Sensors: 7.5/10
Sound: 6.5/10
Song Count: 3 (Plus Bonus for AAA)
Defects/Notable Things:
Stage break from 2nd song onwards
[Pump It Up NX] s34n - Throw'Em Up [Double 1 Skull] (Buffalo Bills, Primm, NV)
We took a trip to Primm, about 30 minutes outside of Las Vegas towards California. They have a pretty cool casino called Buffalo Bills on the way. The arcade inside is rarely open though, for about 5 hours 2-3 days a week! (Noon to 8pm-ish - What's the point right?!)
They have a Pump NX machine in a GX Cab, decent condition with original CRT and a DDR Extreme with Memory Cards. Left side is VERY good to play on.
Location Name: Buffalo Bills
Arcade Name:
Location Address: Primm, NV
Location Type: Casino
Location Info: Uses palisades tokens
Machine: Pump NX
Version:
Hardware: GX
Joint Premium: No
Unlocked:
Price: 75c
Flash Memory: No
P1 Bar: 9/10
P2 Bar: 9/10
Screen: 10/10
P1 Sensors: 7.5/10
P2 Sensors: 7.5/10
Sound: 6.5/10
Song Count: 3 (Plus Bonus for AAA)
Defects/Notable Things:
Stage break from 2nd song onwards
Gold Strike Hotel & Casino Arcade Tour in Jean, NV - 24/7 arcade feat. DDR Exreme Plus
On the way back home to Vegas from Primm, NV, we stopped through to visit the arcade here. To our surprise, they'd upgraded their game selection! Best part: they had DDR now. It was an Extreme Plus machine and pads weren't in the best condition but definitely better than nothing! Awesome bonus: the arcade's open 24/7!!
s34n & JOKR play MaxX Unlimited on DDR Max2 home version using RedOctane metal pads
Aleta and I finally set the RedOctanes up for our dance game get together last weekend and got Danny, Reggie, and Latrice to take a break from the ITG2 dedicab and play some DDR home versions with us!
s34n & JOKR play Will I? on DDR Max2 home version using RedOctane metal pads
Aleta and I finally set the RedOctanes up for our dance game get together last weekend and got Danny, Reggie, and Latrice to take a break from the ITG2 dedicab and play some DDR home versions with us!
Latrice plays Kind Lady (Interlude) on DDR Max2 home version using a RedOctane metal pad
Aleta and I finally set the RedOctanes up for our dance game get together last weekend and got Danny, Reggie, and Latrice to take a break from the ITG2 dedicab and play some DDR home versions with us!
R4VN152? plays Dream a Dream on DDR Max2 Home Version using a RedOctane metal pad
Aleta and I finally set the RedOctanes up for our dance game get together last weekend and got Danny, Reggie, and Latrice to take a break from the ITG2 dedicab and play some DDR home versions with us!
Reggie & R4VN152? play The Whistle Song on DDR Max2 Home Version using RedOctane metal pads
Aleta and I finally set the RedOctanes up for our dance game get together last weekend and got Danny, Reggie, and Latrice to take a break from the ITG2 dedicab and play some DDR home versions with us!
s34n playing Kind Lady (Interlude) (heavy doubles) on DDR Max2 home version - RedOctane metal pads
Aleta and I finally set the RedOctanes up for our dance game get together last weekend and got Danny, Reggie, and Latrice to take a break from the ITG2 dedicab and play some DDR home versions with us!
s34n playing Sandstorm (heavy doubles) on DDR Max home version - RedOctane metal pads
Aleta and I finally set the RedOctanes up for our dance game get together last weekend and got Danny, Reggie, and Latrice to take a break from the ITG2 dedicab and play some DDR home versions with us!