Every Picture Tells a Story: Shea Stadium — Queens, New York (1999)
EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY:
SHEA STADIUM — QUEENS, NEW YORK (1999)
My Super Bowl Sports Gambling Scalping Story
Why am I posting a picture of a horserace track?
Good question. Read on.
You’re looking at the Hawthorne Racecourse, in Cicero, IL (Chicago).
This is where a rare discovery was made — a possible error in the operation of the sportsbook and odds (which is actually run by a third-party company). Discovering the error was only part of a longer ordeal. Turns out, getting paid was the biggest challenge.
This is where my story begins (and where this column ends).
PLEASE CLICK ONTO THIS LINK TO READ THE FULL STORY
Read MoreEvery Picture Tells a Story: Candlestick Park — San Francisco (1995)
EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY:
CANDLESTICK PARK — SAN FRANCISCO (1995)
Note: Why am I posting “old” photos lately? Thing is, years ago social media wasn’t around. Many of us post our current photos of people, travels, and experiences. So then, why not post some of our fondest memories along with the interesting stories that accompanied them, too? And besides, it’s fun. This is the continuation of my series where I take old photographs and share the stories behind them. Remember — a photograph and memory that is NOT shared becomes lost over time, and is eventually forgotten and then it disappears and is gone forever. Think about that, friends. I do wish more people would share photographs and memories and remember the meaning of those moments.
Read MoreEvery Picture Tells a Story: Imperial Palace — Las Vegas (1997)
EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY:
IMPERIAL PALACE CASINO / THE AUTO COLLECTION — LAS VEGAS (1997)
The Imperial Palace has an fascinating, albeit scandalous past. A construction mogul named Ralph Engelstad bought the property in 1971 which included a small hotel called the Flamingo Capri. He invested his own money, expanded the hotel to 19 stories, added a casino, opened up an antique car museum, and ignited multiple firestorms later in his life when he was exposed as….yes really, it’s true….a Nazi admirer.
Read MoreEvery Picture Tells a Story: Arlington Stadium (1993)
EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY:
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME
ARLINGTON STADIUM — ARLINGTON, TX (1993)
Every Picture Tells a Story: Turkish Embassy — Washington, DC (1996)
EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY:
TURKISH EMBASSY — WASHINGTON, DC (1996)
Today, the Turkish national elections are happening. This seems like a good day to remember old times. Though he’s been popular for many years, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan now faces a tough re-election. Erdogan is also scheduled to visit the United States next month, which should be interesting.
Read MoreThe Tropicana Gets the Moe Greene Treatment
THE TROPICANA IS ABOUT TO GET MOE GREENE’D
The Tropicana (Las Vegas) is about to get the Moe Green treatment. It’s scheduled to close this week. At some point it will be imploded. Keep an eye out for the breaking news.
The Tropicana, which first opened in 1955, has a legendary role in cinema. It was Moe Greene’s hotel in (the original) The Godfather. (1972)
Read MoreBook Review: “The Anxious Generation”
“THE ANXIOUS GENERATION”
SHOULD KIDS BE BANNED FROM SOCIAL MEDIA?
Note: Despite this article title, this isn’t so much a book review as an extension of the conversation prompted by Jon Haidt’s new book on the impacts of social media on young people.
Read MoreSo, this is “fake” news?
WHAT IS “FAKE NEWS” ?
The Wall Street Journal did a really powerful thing today. The daily newspaper’s front page is mostly left blank, except for a bold headline: “HIS STORY SHOULD BE HERE.”
Read MoreMAGA Nation Blames Biden for Baltimore Bridge Collapse (HERE’S MY RESPONSE)
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