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Is Las Vegas Still a Great Place to Visit?

Posted by on Apr 25, 2014 in Blog, Las Vegas, Rants and Raves, Talking Points | 0 comments

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A travel writer named Caroline Morse recently posted a story on a popular website called SmarterTravel.com.  The feature story was titled:

“The Ten Most Disappointing Travel Destinations in the World.”

To say this list of ten places was controversial would be a gross understatement.

Think about all the places you’ve been and where you’ve traveled.  Which were the most disappointing?

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The Truth Finally Comes Out on Cliven Bundy

Posted by on Apr 24, 2014 in Blog, Rants and Raves | 7 comments

 

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Well, well, well.

The truth finally comes out.

Cliven Bundy, the deadbeat Nevada rancher and militant agitator who doesn’t even “recognize the United States Government” is now sharing his real thoughts and feelings with the world.

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The Transcendence of Dom Hemingway

Posted by on Apr 23, 2014 in Blog, Movie Reviews, Rants and Raves | 3 comments

 

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Jude Law doing his very best to slay his previous golden boy typecasting in “Dom Hemingway,” one of the year’s worst films.

 

“Dom Hemingway” and “Transcendence” — Two Appallingly Bad Films for the Price of One

Does this mean I get my money back — twice?

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Digging through the Dust: How the 2004 World Series of Poker Almost Didn’t Happen

Posted by on Apr 22, 2014 in Blog, General Poker, Las Vegas, Personal, World Series of Poker | 2 comments

 

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The winter of WSOP discontent, in 2004 just before the re-opening.

 

The 2004 World Series of Poker almost didn’t happen. 

In fact, it was a miracle the event took place at all.  A few months after Chris Moneymaker’s victory ignited the poker boom, the casino was boarded up, padlocked by federal marshals, and later sold to Harrah’s Entertainment.  The shuttered building sat dark and vacant during the entire winter of 2004.  Yet somehow, by April 23rd the casino was re-opened for business again was ready to host the 35th annual WSOP.  This is the story of how that remarkable poker series came to be, against the odds.

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My Latest “Talking Points” Video — Unusual Las Vegas News Stories

Posted by on Apr 18, 2014 in Blog, Las Vegas, Talking Points, Video 1 | 4 comments

 

Hillary Clinton Addresses Recycling Industries Trade Conference In Las Vegas

Hillary Clinton dodges a shoe thrown by a deranged protester at Mandalay Bay

 

Las Vegas is a city unlike any other.

That’s because there are more than a few unusual people here who sometimes do some crazy things.

Take this week’s local news stories.  All of the following stories were reported in the Las Vegas Review-Journal:

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Finding What You’re Looking For: “Poems that Make Grown Men Cry,” by Anthony Holden

Posted by on Apr 17, 2014 in Blog, Book Reviews | 0 comments

 

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Poetry, I think, makes our search easier.  Poetry is a signpost when we’re lost, and a lighthouse in the darkness.

Poetry can inspire.  Poetry can provoke.  Poetry can make us laugh.  Poetry can even make us cry.

Poetry is both a beacon of hope and a band-aid to a wounded spirit.

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A Pain in the Back

Posted by on Apr 16, 2014 in Blog, Personal | 7 comments

 

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When it comes to good health, I won the lottery.

At least until now.

Never once have I faced a serious health issue.  That’s really remarkable for someone who crossed the 50-yard-line two years ago and lived what some might consider an unorthodox lifestyle.  In fact, it’s kinda’ shocking I’ve never had a health scare before.

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Washed-Up Politicians for Sale — Cheap

Posted by on Apr 16, 2014 in Blog, Politics | 1 comment

 

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Former U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln, just another pimped out politician for sale

 

Everything’s for sale if the price is right.

Especially, washed-up politicians.

Take for instance the discarded rejects plucked out of the political junkyard who have been recruited by both sides in the online gambling debate, which is currently underway in Washington.  

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