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Posted by on Apr 1, 2024 in Blog | 2 comments

Every 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.

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Posted by on Mar 31, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

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.

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Posted by on Mar 14, 2024 in Blog | 1 comment

Did Your School Have a Smoking Area?

 

 

 

DID YOUR HIGH SCHOOL HAVE A “SMOKING AREA?”

I may not like it, but I’m a product of the 1970s. More like–a victim of the 70s. Horrendous fashions. Musical nihilism. Bad hair. Flawed politicians. Astroturf.

Indeed, I grew up in the dead center sweet spot of the “me” decade.

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