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High-Speed Rail and the LA to LV Line: A Past, Present, and Future Journey Through Glittering Landscapes [writers note: This started with research on high-speed rail and a Las Vegas to Los Angeles line. Then brought back early memories of … Continued
I’ve been involved in both the land-based and online gaming business for about 20 years. Being a gambler and enjoying working in the hospitality business, I’ve never considered it work. The people I’ve met and worked with around the world … Continued
“And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music”– Friedrich Nietzsche. This quote by Nietzsche has always stuck in my head. Not so much for the statement itself, but for what … Continued
Growing up in Southern California I became addicted to In-N-Out burger. Though I never worked there, several of my friends in high school and college did. It was through their conversations I first learned of the “Secret Menu” items and … Continued
One of the more often debated topics in hotel technology is internet access for guests. The debate is whether to give away Internet or charge for it or some combination of the two. Many who have engaged me in this … Continued
A part of my consulting practice revolves around technology for large homes and estates. In this, I have designed systems to communicate voice, video and data throughout a large home or multi home complex. Video surveillance has been part of … Continued
While going through my emails today, I read a Realcomm Advisory about how one customer successfully lowered their insurance costs by having a in-building wireless system. There are many building System enhancements that add value and safety to our buildings. … Continued
One of my presentations on Connected Real Estate (CRE) this week was to a group attempting to understand the market better. When attempting to describe what it is I listed the 3 phases/areas that I have used for several months. … Continued