Dan. Selling his body on the Las Vegas Strip. With a clever twist. Only in Vegas!

Hot off the virtual presses! The world of competitive eating will soon converge on Martorano’s at Rio Las Vegas for the Martorano’s Masters Meatball Championship. This first-ever event is slated for Nov. 8.

Read more on the official site of the International Federation of Competitive Eating. Because we knew that organization existed before this very second, honest.

At stake? Three thousand bucks in total prize money and the title of World Meatball Eating Champion.

Let the meatball devouring begin!

Try the meatballs for yourself at this colorful restaurant at Rio. More about Martorano’s.

The temps here in Vegas took a serious dip today, and it’s clear summer is winding down. The prime pool season is winding down, too, so don’t miss it.

Say "hi" to Brandie, poolside at Bally's.

Take a look at our Top Five Pools in Las Vegas, and book your end-of-summer getaway. Better yet, extend your summer with exclusive low rates at many of our Pulse of Vegas destinations.

Today’s bonus question: How can “things are winding down” and “things are winding up” mean the same thing? Discuss.

“Move over!” Translation: A big, rumbling welcome to our friends in town for Las Vegas Bikefest. It runs Oct. 1-4.

This is one of the biggest motorcycle rallies anywhere, and the event features amazing custom bikes, entertainment, legions of vendors and various forms of debauchery. Hey, there’s an event scheduled that’s called the “Beef, Bourbon & Babes Dinner & Fashion Show,” so don’t look at us!

More than 30,000 motorcycle enthusiasts are expected to attend.

RUB BBQ, at Rio, has a custom bike, complete with BBQ grill, that puts other bikes to shame!

Have fun and play safe, everyone!

If you’re a fan of “tats,” you won’t want to miss the Tattoo Expo, Oct. 2-4. Learn more.

It's not a needle. It's an art delivery device.

In the meantime, see our visit to Vince Neil Ink at Rio. Or find out what parts of you are ink-able from some nice folks at Vince Neil Ink at O’Sheas.

This is our 200th post on the Pulse of Vegas Blog, and we’re in the mood to celebrate. In honor of this quasi-milestone, let’s take a look back at our favorite posts to-date. (In no particular order, because honestly, who has time to order things?) Ah, the memories.

1. Our inside look at RUB BBQ at Rio Las Vegas.

The whole world should have RUB's color scheme.

2. We love trivia! Here’s some trivia about one of Las Vegas’ most iconic games of chance, roulette.

3. The definitive list of the most popular Sin City souvenirs.

Load up!

4. We were the first to break the news about the new slot machine app for iPhone called iSpin.

5. Our exclusive interview with one of Vegas’ top chefs.

6. Biggest. Beads. Ever.

7. We’re still dreaming about Serendipity 3.

Hold us back!

8. The poll most likely to get us fired.

9. We have issues.

10. We made up a fake news story about Mac King. Somebody had to.

Now, we’d like to hear from you! What would you like to see in our blog? What gets you excited about Vegas? What inside scoop can we dig up for you? What Las Vegas show or restaurant are you curious about? What’s on your mind? Leave us a comment!

Multi-talented superstar Jamie Foxx is coming to Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on Oct. 9. Catch him live! Foxx’s new album features collaborations with some of the biggest names in urban music, like Lil’ Wayne, Kanye West and T-Pain.

Hey, Jamie. If we could just borrow some of that cool. That'd be awesome.

Random Jamie Foxx factoid: Early in his career, while performing in comedy clubs, he noticed that female comedians were called first to take the stage. He changed his name to Jamie Foxx (from Eric Marlon Bishop) because he felt it was ambiguous enough to avoid any biases. He chose “Foxx” to honor legendary comedian Redd Foxx.

We love our many guests from Hawaii and beyond. Now, Total Rewards members can exchange Reward Credits for HawaiianMiles on Hawaiian Air.

Learn more about this new perk for members of the most successful casino loyalty program in the known universe. With all due modesty, of course.

Warning: Photograph may cause the onset of daydreaming.

Of the 20 largest hotels in the U.S., 17 are in (wait for it) Las Vegas. Surprised? Here’s a list of the biggest hotels in the United States, based on their room numberness.

1. MGM Grand
2. Luxor
3. Mandalay Bay (and The Hotel)
4. The Venetian
5. Excalibur
6. Bellagio
7. Circus Circus
8. Flamingo Las Vegas
9. Palazzo
10. Hilton Hawaiian Village (Honolulu)
11. Caesars Palace
12. Mirage
13. Monte Carlo
14. Las Vegas Hilton
15. Paris Las Vegas
16. Treasure Island
17. Gaylord Opryland (Nashville)
18. Disney’s Pop Century (Orlando)
19. Bally’s Las Vegas
20. Wynn

Thanks to Insider Viewpoint of Las Vegas for the great information. Check out their list of the largest hotels in the world. We love this stuff.

A little look inside the brand-spanking new (emphasis on spanking) Vince Neil Ink at Rio Las Vegas.

Our favorite shot from the video? This one, of course!

Did you miss it? Two words: Hys. Terical.

See some pics from our recent visit. Learn more about Vince Neil Ink.

Halloween is just around the corner, and nobody does Halloween like Las Vegas! Here’s a handy list of some of the haunted houses and Halloween events planned around town.

Some folks are really, really serious about Halloween.

Halloween highlights include the first-ever Trick or Tweet package and mobile scavenger hunt at Caesars Palace.

We're still having nightmares about this one. Good going!

A couple of the most infamous Sin City haunted houses include Hotel Fear and The Asylum. Learn more here. Another winning haunted house is Fright Dome, opening Oct. 2.

If you’re feeling adventurous, you might try a Haunted Vegas Tour, which touts visits to feature “the haunting grounds of Bugsy Siegel, Liberace and Elvis.” In recent development, the tour even  includes a seance. Oh, just play along!

One can’t overlook perhaps the most notorious of Halloween blow-outs, the Fetish & Fantasy Halloween Ball, ranked by Maxim magazine as “One of Five Events to Attend Before You Die.”

Get ready to “get your fright on,” as the kids say. Well, kids that are actually possessed, animated dolls with blank stares and razor-sharp farming implements. Aieeee!

Book your room in Las Vegas early, because rooms go so fast around Halloween, it’s scary.

The other day, we popped in at Ichiban Restaurant, on the mall level of Bally’s Las Vegas. We felt immediately welcome at this humble, intimate dining spot featuring authentic Japanese delicacies, many of which we are unable to actually pronounce.

It’s a bit tough to locate, but well worth the search. You’ll find it across from the sports book at Bally’s. There’s easy access from street-level parking just off of Flamingo, across from the empty lot that used to be the ever-sticky Bourbon Street hotel.

"Ichiban" means "number one."

The sign says it all. “Ichiban,” from what we hear, means “number one,” or “best,” which in no way deters us from our “humble” assessment.

Behind the sushi preparation counter was the affable Aki, master sushi maker sensei. Aki has this calm about him as he masterfully slices and arranges and sculpts.

Aki rhymes with sake. I bet he never hears that.

Aki’s hard work pays off with beautiful displays of culinary artistry. And, no, we did not read that in a brochure. It’s actually true.

Should it be eaten or framed? You decide.

If you’re looking for amazing sushi in Las Vegas, try Ichiban. You’ll find smiling customers, Aki the sushi sensei and, naturally, sushi…just the way you like it.

And some green puddy that’ll make steam come out of your ears. Optional, of course.

Here’s a nice write-up about Restaurant Guy Savoy, and five ways to enjoy world-class cuisine, now from $98 per person. Quite a value!

In the realm of sports betting, a 3-to-1 odds bet is called a “carpet” bet (or “tres” bet). Now you know.

We get it! It’s funny.

We understand the whole juxtaposition thing, thanks.

Actually, since you asked, “Go Lounge” is short for the Bally’s Indigo Lounge.

Enough of this frivolity. This is Las Vegas, a city known for its seriousness. Uh, right?