Leisure
Deal Me In: The Quicker You Go, the Behinder You Get
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- Written by Mark Pilarski Mark Pilarski
Dear Mark: If a card counter has an advantage over the casino, wouldn’t it be to the card counter’s advantage to have more hands per hour via a continuous shuffler? – Travis C.
You’ve read it here before, Travis, and you’ll read it again. Speed kills in a casino environment.
Tinseltown Talks: Lindsay Wagner’s One-(Bionic) Woman Show
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- Written by Nick Thomas Nick Thomas
One of the hottest actresses to emerge from the 1970s has been appearing around the country in recent years presenting her stage show, More than a Bionic Woman: An Evening with Lindsay Wagner.
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Uranium Glass: Antique Glass that Glows Green
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- Written by Dr. Lori Verderame Dr. Lori Verderame
Many antique lovers ask me about glass of all types: Murano, Depression, EAPG, American Brilliant, Pyrex, and the list goes on. One of the most popular and exciting glass types for collectors is uranium glass. I like to call it “the green glass that glows.”
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Collecting Revival: Record Players and Vinyl Records
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- Written by Dr. Lori Verderame Dr. Lori Verderame
The portable record player has reached middle age.
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Tick, Tock … Antique Clock Tips
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- Written by Dr. Lori Verderame Dr. Lori Verderame
I have appraised all types of clocks — tall case clocks, carriage clocks, mantle clocks, etc. — for clients in all parts of the world. Clock collectors have been surprised or even stunned when an otherwise reliable clock just stops working — possibly for no good reason.
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Trendy Vintage Dollhouses
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- Written by Dr. Lori Verderame Dr. Lori Verderame
Did you have a dollhouse as a child? Do your children or grandchildren have one?
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Childhood Holiday Vehicles: Sleds & Wagons
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- Written by Dr. Lori Verderame Dr. Lori Verderame
No matter your age, getting a new vehicle as a holiday gift is always exciting. Automobiles, motorcycles, or bikes are tried-and-true holiday offerings that will thrill a close friend or family member.
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Coffee Culture Inspires 1990s/2000s TV Collectibles
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- Written by Dr. Lori Verderame Dr. Lori Verderame
Movie memorabilia and film collectibles are known to bring big bucks in the vintage collectibles markets, but objects associated with the history of television are just as popular but often overlooked by comparison.
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Rare Kennedy Campaign Video Discovered
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- Written by Dr. Lori Verderame Dr. Lori Verderame
Recently, I was interviewed to discuss the significance and value of newly discovered 1960 presidential campaign video footage of John F. Kennedy and his wife, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy.