Backlighting

Glad they are clearing the (hot) air. -J

Now here's another successful builder/ innovator whom I like. Like Trump, Steve Wynn builds top shelf properties. His latest development is the expansion of his flagship hotel here in Vegas. From the Las Vegas Weekly (April 14-20): "Stephen Alan "Steve" Wynn (né Weinberg; born January 27, 1942) is an American businessman and art collector. He is well known for his involvement in the American luxury casino and hotel industry.[4] Early in his career he oversaw the construction and operation of several historically notable Las Vegas and Atlantic City hotels, including the Golden Nugget, the Golden Nugget Atlantic City, The Mirage, Treasure Island, the Bellagio, and Beau Rivage in Mississippi, and he played a pivotal role in the resurgence and expansion of the Las Vegas Strip in the 1990s. In 2000, Wynn sold his company Mirage Resorts to MGM Grand, resulting in the formation of MGM Mirage. Wynn afterwards took his company Wynn Resorts public in an initial public offering, and he remains Wynn Resorts' CEO and Chairman of the Board. Through Wynn Resorts he has overseen the construction and development of several luxury resorts, opening Wynn Las Vegas in 2005, Wynn Macau in 2006, Encore Las Vegas in 2008, and Encore at Wynn Macau in 2010. Current projects include Wynn Palace in China and Wynn Everett near Boston. In 2006 Wynn was inducted into the American Gaming Association Hall of Fame.[5] As of September 2015, Wynn's net worth was estimated by Forbes at $2.4 billion, making him the 279th wealthiest American.[3] Steve Wynn is an avid collector of fine art, often exhibiting pieces by artists such as Picasso and Claude Monet in Wynn Resorts' hotels.[6]" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Wynn

lol.

Question for Trump. Sir, can you quote anything from The Fountainhead? -J

I hooked my cart to his train when I first him speak of AS on the Senate floor. Of course I don't like his obsession with religion and god, but hey I'd rather see him, the preacher, than Donald the punish-er on the Republican ticket. John Galt is not running...not that he ever would were he alive. I also believe he has a much better chance of beating anyone the democraps put up. -J

A really nice find. Thanks Michael. -J

Michael, I've had my share of bruises too...mostly from being hit by the ball or racquet of my opponent. I played 4-5 times a week back then. You definitely burned some serious calories playing singles. Oh, I also played outdoor 3 wall. The court is much bigger and no back wall or ceiling. The side walls only extend about 1/3 of the way out. This game was better suited to doubles. Lots of court to cover and the lob can be used offensively (no back wall). Here's an old video of the courts I played on, and around that time. (I'm not in it).

On the lighter side, a game I played competitively during the 80's. Now I'm just a spectator lol.

How sweet it is!

Sign of the times... pessimism?

I would also add anger, at least for me, to the other emotions I felt back when I first saw the evacuation. Angry we ever set foot in that god awful place, angry we lost so many young troops, angry the draft was initiated -J https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_War_casualties

41 years ago today, the evacuation from Saigon by helicopter of the last U.S. diplomatic, military, and civilian personnel was started:

Adam said "Down the road, Evita will be called and by then, it may all be academic because she will be toast by the time her "interview" occurs". One can only hope. -J

True. -J

Glad you liked it. I spilled some coffee, laughing, while watching it. -J

lol The Trumpinator:

Well, here's the VA commemorating the 50th. anniversary of the Vietnam War...a war we should have never been in, and a war we lost. http://www.vietnamwar50th.com/

One thing I'm grateful to Hillary for... we've all been mercifully spared the fainting (think Barry's early stump speeches) by members of her audience, you know, those in utter ecstasy of being in the Messiah's presence. Phew. Couldn't bear to watch that dog and pony show again. -J

For those interested in V.A. news I've been delinquent in posting recent announcements...my apologies. Here's their latest news releases. http://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/

Adam. Where did your grandparents, when they first arrived, settle in? Mine lived on Sullivan St in Manhattan. The movie Gangs of New York comes to mind.-J

That's certainly good news for Trump & Co. Adam, haven't seen the animated graphics from you...I miss them. Is it by choice or a technical issue getting them on the newly overhauled OL. -J

Whoa, put your graphs and hypothesis to bed. I said about 25%. I can't recall the exact details from over a decade ago. Suffice it to say it turned out to be advantageous. BTW do you work for the IRS? -J

No, I bought before the crash. That I'm certain of. -J

Yep, and I can confirm that mine were treated viciously by the Irish also. Throwing rocks at my grandmother. One of their sons had to literally run a gauntlet through certain Irish "neighborhoods" to get to school. It is always fascinating to realize that there is a right of passage that all immigrant groups have to prevail through. One of the reasons that I try not to disrespect someone who is an immigrant. Nice to have such good genetics isn't it...lol. A... Merjet, Without doing some time consuming research I can not give you an accurate answer to your question(s). Additionally, what I didn't include in the original post was that prior to receiving the notice/ payment from THCR, I spoke with a representative from the law firm handling the bankruptcy via the phone. Obviously, I was quite concerned with the status of my account. This individual asked me my name, how many shares (which was significant) I had and the purchase price. Was this a deciding factor as to what I received? I don't know. -J