Scattershooting and Random Thoughts: Sunday 21 April, 2024
SCATTERSHOOTING AND RANDOM THOUGHTS (THIS WEEK)
Read MoreBreaking the Iran Nuclear Agreement Created This Mess
Signed in 2015 by Iran and several world powers including the United States, the JCPOA placed significant restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program and external military actions in exchange for sanctions relief.
Then in 2018, the Trump Administration withdrew the United States from the deal. Iran began ignoring limitations on its nuclear program a year later and ramped up it’s actions throughout the Middle East.
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What’s Really Behind Closed Businesses and Empty Storefronts?
A QUESTION ABOUT VACANT BUSINESSES AND COMMERCIAL MISMANAGEMENT
See photo: This is one of the nicer areas of Las Vegas (Charleston and Fort Apache — at Boca Park). It’s in the middle of an affluent, well-developed neighborhood, with lots of commercial businesses.
Read MoreMeet Marc Convey
When I worked in casinos and covered poker, one of the people I was lucky to work alongside over many nights and many years was Marc Convey, from the U.K.
Read MoreMy Article on Cyber Security and the Threat to Casinos and Gamblers
On Sunday night, TV news magazine 60 Minutes ran a feature on cybersecurity and hacking.
The most high-profile attack recently was last year’s dark web ambush and data breach targeting casino mega-giant MGM Resorts.
Here’s my article on the attack, and the fallout which continues to impact all casinos, and remains a potentially catastrophic threat.
Thanks to casinos.com for publishing this news item / op-ed.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Read MoreDallas Poker Scene: Advice Needed
I’m headed to Dallas for a week to spend time with my mother. Seeking advice.
While in town, I’d like to visit one or more of the (legal) Dallas poker rooms. I’m seeking recommendations and advice as to the best room, location, and games.
Read MoreCatching a Falling Knife — Trump’s Dopey Supporters Get Scammed (Again)
CATCHING A FALLING KNIFE (TRUMP’S LATEST SCAM)
Read More“I feel like I’m trying to catch a falling knife.”
— Truth Social investor (sucker)
Restaurant Review: Cracker Barrel (South Las Vegas)
MY LUNCH AT CRACKER BARREL (SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2024)
A confession: I was wrong about Cracker Barrel. Until recently, I’d never been here before. Now, I’m an addict. Call me a Cracker Barrel addict.
Read MoreRepublicans are Living in the Year 1864
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Every Picture Tells a Story: Rosecroft Raceway — Oxon Hill, MD (1985)
EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY:
ROSECROFT RACEWAY — OXON HILL, MD (1985)
Most gamblers have at least one lapse of degeneracy, unless our condition is permanent.
Read MoreMy Muse
Marieta Dalla
Supporters Emeritus
Don Rieck
E.Dieter Martin
Dutch Boyd
Rich Korbin
Tiger123
Anonymous Eccentric
Kevin Un
Melissa Hayden
Todd Anderson
Stevan Goldman
Charlie Ciresi
Eric Schneller
Tanya Devenport
Peter Secor
Roger Rodd
Scott Wilson
Gareth Edwards
Shawn Rice
Billy the Greek
Linda Keenan
Sue Schneider
Tom Oldcroft
