Dreaded Draft Day
“After the first round, there’s almost no predictive value on how a college-boy draft pick will perform in the much tougher, faster, bigger, stronger, and more complex NFL.”
Read MoreNew Netflix Reviews Redux
It’s time for another segment with short reviews of Netflix television shows I’ve watched during the last few months. I’ll address three of the most widely-popular recent programs first, then share my thoughts on some other more dated shows on Netflix you may not have seen yet:
Read MoreRestaurant Review: Chi Asian Kitchen (The Strat)
RESTAURANT REVIEW: CHI ASIAN KITCHEN (STRATOSPHERE)
I hated everything about Chi Asian Kitchen except one thing; the food, which was terrific. So, how do I write a restaurant review and what grade do I give it?
Read MoreThoughts on “Las Vegas, Nevada”
THOUGHTS ON “LAS VEGAS, NEVADA”
I live in the city of LAS Vegas. Not “Vegas.” You will not find “Vegas” on a map. Such a place does not exist.
Read MoreCrypto Scam: The Blockchain is Broken
MAGIC MICKEY MOUSE CRYPTO FUNNY MONEY AND THOSE ATM BITCOIN CANDY MACHINES
Blockchain/cryptocurrency is nothing more than a giant financial meth lab. Sure, some people are getting rich off of it. So do drug dealers. But in the end, it’s toxic.
Read MoreRestaurant Review: Tacos and Tequila (Palace Station)
TACOS AND TEQUILA (PALACE STATION)
We had no plans whatsoever to eat Mexican food for lunch yesterday, but when we saw the sign out in front — “2 lunches, 1 appetizer for $30” and “2 for 1 margarita special” — well, they had me at “get your ass in here.”
A surprising discovery: Tacos and Tequila used to be inside the main atrium at the Luxor, until the corporate fun killers raised the lease so high that only the big chains can compete, and so after disappearing from the Las Vegas landscape for a couple of years, they found a new home inside Palace Station, which has undergone a major renovation. We used to enjoy the old Luxor location many years ago, so this was an instant “table for two” change of plans. T&T deserves far more love, and more customers. I hope spreading the word might help.
Read MoreA Pro Tip for All Sports Gambling Analysts
Let me address all the sports gambling experts out there.
Your “analysis” is pretty much worthless unless you also tell us WHY you like a pick. It’s that simple.
I want to hear your REASONING. I need to know if you UNDERSTAND what you’re talking about. I must hear IN YOUR OWN WORDS what compels you to make a pick. If your analysis is solid, then it has value to an audience.
Otherwise, your pick is a waste of time.
Read MoreA Las Vegas Town Hall Meeting on Crime
In the Town Hall meeting, we had the opportunity to raise our concerns and ask questions. The focus of the discussion was on local crime and public safety here in Las Vegas.
Read MoreRepublican Political Suicide
The only good thing about the current dysfunction of the Republican Party is that they’re very likely committing mass political suicide.
Some examples:
Read MoreNevada Should Encourage Abortion Tourism
While other states squash women’s reproductive rights and outlaw access to abortion, Nevada should move swiftly into the void and become a sanctuary and a safe haven for pro-choice practitioners and advocates.
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
