Category Archives: Current

Quote of the Day

Posted on August 8, 2019 by David McKee

“I know the world is bruised and bleeding, and though it is important not to ignore its pain, it is also critical to refuse to succumb to its malevolence. Like failure, chaos contains information that can lead to knowledge—even wisdom.”—Nobel … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on August 5, 2019 by David McKee

“We are what we repeatedly do, and in this country what we repeatedly do is mow down civilians with .223-caliber semiautomatic rifles. The mass shootings pile on top of each other, occurring so close together this weekend that cable news … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on July 3, 2019 by David McKee

“Unlike intimacy, the fact that an individual’s relationship with Mr. Hunter includes a professional aspect that directly, or indirectly, relates to his campaign or duties as a holder of Federal office, is directly relevant to whether Mr. Hunter could properly … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on July 1, 2019 by David McKee

“I want to live to be 100 because I want to be in a position to give it away to those things that I really believe in. I’ve got all the houses I need. I live very well. My kids are … Continue reading →

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Memo from Murren

Posted on May 31, 2019 by David McKee

The MGM 2020 axe continues to fall. Company employees received the following open letter from CEO Jim Murren … “Dear Colleagues: “I want to begin this note by thanking so many of you for your patience, support and focus over … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on May 20, 2019 by David McKee

“The Old Farmer’s Almanac suggests that sometimes the mind can be taken off the debilitating effects of prolonged illness by trying to memorize an impossibly long text, such as the Constitution or the list of Democratic presidential candidates.” — Farmer’s … Continue reading →

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Pictures worth a thousand words

Posted on May 16, 2019 by David McKee

Cadesha Michelle Bishop‘s callous murder of fellow Las Vegas bus passenger Serge Fournier can now be seen in all its horror, thanks to the British press’ acquisition of security-camera footage. The age of civility really is over in America when … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on May 13, 2019 by David McKee

“Why are we just apprehending them and not lining them up and shooting them? We have to go back to Hitler days and put them all in a gas chamber.” — remarks attributed to border-militia member Armando Delgado Gonzalez.

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Boyd, Churchill Downs garner raves; Indiana governor seduced

Posted on April 26, 2019 by David McKee

Boyd Gaming got a good review on Wall Street today, lauded both for slightly surpassing revenue expectations and for moving quickly to deleverage in the wake of the Valley Forge, Belterra and Ameristar acquisitions. Downtown continues to be Boyd’s bastion … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on April 23, 2019 by David McKee

“I’m fairly certain that the Robert Kraft video footage has zero entertainment or arousal value as a piece of pornography. Robert Kraft is no Kim Kardashian. It should never see the light of day.” — Pahrump sex worker Sybil Stallone, on … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on April 15, 2019 by David McKee

“It’s great to see Tiger back. It’s a painful day for William Hill—our biggest loss ever—but a great day for golf.” — William Hill Director of U.S. Marketing Nick Bogdanovich, on Tiger Woods‘ Masters victory and the $1.2 win for … Continue reading →

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Run for the roses; Friends of Dorothy

Posted on March 28, 2019 by David McKee

I’ve got a horse right here, his name is … no, not Paul Revere but Game Winner and he’s favored to win the annual run for the roses at Churchill Downs. At least that’s what Kentucky Derby Online Betting says. KDOB … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on March 21, 2019 by David McKee

“The Rays have the right under the collective bargaining agreement to renew me at or near the league-minimum salary. They also have the ability to more adequately compensate me. as other organizations have done with players who have similar achievements to mine. … Continue reading →

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Heavy action prophesied for March Madness; Death at Bellagio

Posted on March 19, 2019 by David McKee

“Unlike any other sporting event in the country, March Madness attracts millions who fill out brackets, make casual bets with friends or wager at a legal sports book, which Americans can now do more than ever before.” With those words … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on March 15, 2019 by David McKee

“I have the support of the police, the support of the military, the support of the Bikers For Trump. I have the tough people but they don’t play it tough—until they get to a certain point and then it would … Continue reading →

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MGM hires robots; Pariplay saves rhinos

Posted on March 7, 2019 by David McKee

VitalVegas beat the mainstream medium to the news that MGM Resorts International is bringing to the Las Vegas Strip something it’s been test-driving at MGM National Harbor and MGM Springfield: automated bartenders. As you might guess this is part of … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on March 5, 2019 by David McKee

“The War on Drugs has not been a war on drugs, it’s been a war on people, and disproportionately people of color and low-income individuals.” — Sen Cory Booker (D) on the Marijuana Justice Act, which would narrow the failed … Continue reading →

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Adelson ailing; Coup d’etat at Caesars

Posted on March 1, 2019 by David McKee

Last night, KTNV-TV reported that James Jimmerson, an attorney for Sheldon Adelson, had declared the mogul’s condition to be “dire.” Subsequently it was disclosed that Adelson has been diagnosed with cancer and hasn’t been to his office since Christmastime. The … Continue reading →

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Fearless Oscar recap

Posted on February 25, 2019 by David McKee

New Jersey bookmakers are doubtless shelling out some long green today after Olivia Colman upset their (and my) odds-on pick, Glenn Close at the Academy Awards last night. Despite having the law of averages seemingly in her favor, Close continues … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on February 25, 2019 by David McKee

“I can’t believe a film about menstruation just won an Oscar!” — Period. End of Sentence co-producer Rayka Zehtabchi, upon winning Best Documentary Short.

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