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Las Vegas has always portrayed an air of opulence and wealth. But in recent years, this seems to be more of a marketing ploy than the genuine culture of the city. Homes and hotels alike have increasingly become abandoned by their owners, and many new construction projects have been halted before completion. As a city with such a distinct history and narrative, one might begin to wonder if we have outgrown the super-consumption lifestyle that Las Vegas represents. Does that make Las Vegas America’s ruins? Please discuss in the comments!

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"Europe" by Roglok (http://www.roglok.net)

"Level 5" by Room for the Homeless (http://bit.ly/10N0Ykm)

"Bouncy Castle" by Roglok (http://www.roglok.net)

":P" by Roglok (http://www.roglok.net)

"Squarehead" by Roglok (http://www.roglok.net)

"Number Cruncher" by Roglok (http://www.roglok.net)

"Little Birthday Acid" by Roglok (http://www.roglok.net)

"Topskore" by Roglok (http://www.roglok.net)

"Anti Vanishing Spray" by Roglok (http://www.roglok.net)

"Tarty Prash" by Roglok (http://www.roglok.net)

"Carry on Carillon" by Roglok (http://www.roglok.net)

"Uptown Tennis Club" by Roglok (http://www.roglok.net)

"Squarehead" by Roglok (http://www.roglok.net)

"Dream Of Autumn" by Night Shift Master
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"Insert Toy For Coin" by Eatme (http://eatme.pro/music/)

"Dizor" by Outsider
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"Lets go back to the rock" by Outsider
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"Something like this" by Outsider
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