In his journal article, "Between a Hard Rock and Postmodernism: Opening the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino," Kurt Borchard uses his experiences from one night in Las Vegas in conjunction with research he has done to make comments on society. One of the ideas that Borchard comments on is the commodification of the postmodern era. The concept ... tries to portray to the reader the unreal nature of mediated reality. The ephemerality of society is shown by the ephemerality of the buildings, as well as the relationships, in Las Vegas....

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... they have previously, rather than choosing simply not to travel. As such, to make sure they are fully booked, many high end hotels, such as the Golden Nugget Casino in Las Vegas, are offering room upgrades for a nominal fee, which fill rooms, but which in turn also book excellent accommodations for rates far below their usual asking price. What this means ... ...

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