If Quinn Priester wasn't playing baseball right now, he'd probably be working in aviation. The Pittsburgh Pirates 2019 first round draft pick (19th overall out of Cary-Grove High School) has Illinois aviation history in his blood. His great-grandfather, George J. Priester, founded the company that is known today as Priester Aviation, a private jet charter and aircraft … [Read more...] about Pirates Priester Comes from a Family of Illinois Aviation Pioneers
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From Monte Carlo to Las Vegas: A Journey Through Iconic Casino Destinations
Nestled along the sparkling shores of the French Riviera, Monte Carlo stands as a beacon of refined luxury and opulence. This enchanting destination has captivated the hearts of travelers for centuries, offering a unique blend of old-world charm and modern extravagance. Develop your playing skills with gates of hades play free to get the best emotions. At the heart of Monte … [Read more...] about From Monte Carlo to Las Vegas: A Journey Through Iconic Casino Destinations
Guide to Indy 500 Museum; Photo of 1st ever Indy 500 car
With the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, we re-publish this post from March 2014, enjoy! I visited the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum just hours before Michigan State thrashed Michigan in the 2014 Big Ten Tournament Final. I used what scarce vacation time I had to take in Indy 500 history and Indy 500 culture. … [Read more...] about Guide to Indy 500 Museum; Photo of 1st ever Indy 500 car
Inflation Hits Home Especially Hard with Event Ticket Prices
These days, you can take the word inflation and attach it to just about anything. "Tipflation," "gasflation," "foodflation"- all these words and more are all part of the lexicon now. Just how bad is inflation right now? Hard to say because the official government statistics for core inflation deliberately exclude food and energy costs. What we do know is that this is a … [Read more...] about Inflation Hits Home Especially Hard with Event Ticket Prices
Little 500, Broadripple: Indianapolis Race Weekend Hijinks
With the 75th running of the Little 500 coming up this Saturday night, we re-publish this classic piece from 2018. A decade ago, I attended my first Indy 500, sitting in the infield. I turned my people watching into an essay, which then became one of this site's most all-time popular posts. A decade later, I returned to the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, but this time our … [Read more...] about Little 500, Broadripple: Indianapolis Race Weekend Hijinks
Worst (or Best) of the Indianapolis 500 Infield People Watching
Editor's note: The following has been re-published every year since we first posted it, in 2008, during the run-up to the Indianapolis 500. Enjoy! The Indianapolis 500 is the world's highest attended single day event. Its total capacity is approximately 400,000 with about 125,000 located in the cheapest and most "festive" seats- the infield. … [Read more...] about Worst (or Best) of the Indianapolis 500 Infield People Watching
Snowmobiling: Some Outings Require No Braking at All!
A Ski Doo is maybe the most popular snowmobile around. If you go on a snowmobiling adventure, chances are you'll get on a Ski Doo. It's a very similar vehicle to a Sea Doo, one of the most popular Waverunners around. They're kind of twin machines, when you break it down to the basics. So if you're into snowmobiling, you'll probably be into Waverunners, and vice versa. … [Read more...] about Snowmobiling: Some Outings Require No Braking at All!
Online Casino Ireland vs Live Casino: What’s the Difference?
We are now in the 21st century, and the list of games offered by casinos is getting bigger and bigger. From live dealer blackjack to fantasy-themed slot machines, the choice of games may seem intimidating. Betinia is a gambling site that has both a nice online casino and a live casino section. … [Read more...] about Online Casino Ireland vs Live Casino: What’s the Difference?