My First Las Vegas Bet: Flamingo Hilton, 1984
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“The old Flamingo Poker Room has been facelifted, refurbished, carpeted over, and whitewashed from the earth. It now exists only in memory.”
Review: “Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street” (Netflix)
REVIEW: THE NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY ON BERNIE MADOFF
How did a Wall Street investment fund manager in charge of $48 billion of other people’s money get away with such massive fraud for so long without being caught?
Read MoreRobert Caro’s Race Against Time
“The more facts you collect, the closer you come to the truth.”
— Robert Caro
Read MoreLoving Las Vegas vs. Leaving Las Vegas
Here are a few questions aimed mostly at locals like myself who have lived in Las Vegas for quite a while, but also have little or no interest in casinos, gambling, and other attractions that are synonymous with the city.
The questions are — why do you stay here? And — why remain here if the primary reason that the city exists doesn’t interest you?
Read MoreWhat’s the Craziest Thing You’ve Seen on an Airplane?
AN UNCONVENTIONAL CONVENTION: EDITION 208
Lots of people are struggling with travel difficulties, right now. So, here’s a question that hopefully will bring a few smiles and laughs. Please help, please share, and please join the fun!
What’s the funniest/craziest/wildest thing you’ve ever seen happen on an airplane (or airport)?
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