Thoughts 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 MoreAmerica’s Political Gerontocracy
AMERICA’S POLITICAL GERONTOCRACY
It’s long past due that we have a serious national conversation about age. More specifically, we need to face hard facts about age and leadership. We have, in effect, become a gerontocracy — a country governed by old people.
Read MoreRaise the Social Security Age
THOUGHTS ON SOCIAL SECURITY
It’s time to raise the Social Security retirement age. Here’s why:
Read MoreWhere Have All the Flowers Gone?
WHERE HAVE ALL THE FLOWERS GONE?
A.K.A. CHANGING THE HABITS OF A LIFETIME
Random thoughts for Thursday, 5 April 2023.
“Some things had been a lifetime habit, things I engaged in for 50 years. Enthusiastically so. Now, they’re inconsequential memories of a bygone era.”
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Marieta Dalla
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