This is some good news for valley residents: some Las Vegans can now register their new vehicles or transfer existing plates online without going to a DMV location!

The Electronic Dealer Report of Sale system is beginning a trial run with 10 local car dealerships (the Desert group, Findlay Honda, People’s Mazda and Towbin Hummer) which will issue the required DRS to the department over the Internet, along with insurance information and emission testing results.

The customer then uses the copy of the DRS to complete the registration on the DMV website themselves. A temporary movement permit can then be printed by the user until plates and decals arrive in the mail.

There are some restrictions of course. Motor homes and trailers cannot be registered online, and certain license plate styles, like antique or classic vehicles, cannot be transferred.

For further information and questions, visit the DMV website or call (702) 486-4368.

With Valentine's Day just a couple of weeks away (wasn't it just Christmas?) many people are starting to think about a date night with that special someone.

I've put together a list of 6 of the best date restaurants in Las Vegas for locals, perfect for Valentine's Day! Keep in mind these are just my opinion and from my experience -- if you feel differently or have other suggestions please don't hesitate to let us know.

The Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is celebrating the 2009 Chinese New Year, the Year of the Ox, with a unique display. The Conservatory’s design is guided by the ancient practice of Feng Shui, or the art of using surroundings to attract harmony, balance and positive life energy.

The display features a 15-foot long ox, the symbol of prosperity. An 18-foot-tall Chinese God of Wealth and Fortune is just a few feet away, surrounded by I-Ching coins, a traditional Chinese money symbol.

Visitors are invited to celebrate Chinese New Year in the Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens through February 28th. The display is open to the general public and admission is free.

The Bellagio is located at 3600 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas.

The Cupcakery, Las Vegas's premiere cupcake bakery, is celebrating its third anniversary at its Eastern location and a second anniversary at its Lake Mead location in Las Vegas this Friday, January 23rd from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Both locations will be offering a complimentary Southern Belle or Tickle Me Pink cupcake to everyone who visits that day while supplies last! The Southern Belle cupcake is an award-winning red velvet cake smothered in cream cheese frosting, and the signature Tickle Me Pink is a classic white cake topped with pink buttercream frosting.

The Cupcakery offers a signature line of 12 distinctive cupcakes, as well as seasonal and featured cupcakes. Delivery and specialty orders are also available. They are located at 9680 S. Eastern, Suite 100, Las Vegas; and 7175 W. Lake Mead, Suite 118, Las Vegas.

[image used with permission from The Cupcakery]