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Through the Keyhole - June 2023

 

Through the Keyhole

JUNE 2023

Take a break from your day...

Not your typical company OR newsletter

 

 

 

"This region has a population of about 3.8 million people.  Known for its landscapes, history, artistic legacy and influence on high culture.  Home to famous works of art and museums, you don't want to miss the food.  More than 5 million visit during the summer months."

Can you guess the location?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

School's out for SUMMER!

Another school year is in the books and the kids are out for SUMMER!  This is the time of year where we all look forward to being outdoors.  Whether it is a trip to the lake, the mountains, a state park or just hanging out in the back yard, summer is a great time of year in the midwest.

 

I vaguely remember being a student in the 80's and looking forward to being free from classes and the summer weather.  Back then we looked forward to going to Marriott's Great America, Phil's Beach, Oak Street Beach or the Wisconsin Dells.  One of the best places was Phil's Beach as it was probably the most dangerous attractions known to man.  There was not a single time that you went there and didn't see an ambulance.  I have placed some pictures below of the now defunct beach (you wonder why).

 

This month we usher in the official start of summer (June 21st) and look forward to many festivals in and around the city.  Get out there and enjoy the summer months.  They go by quick...

 

Man do I miss Phil's Beach.  What a riot that place was.  Take a stroll down memory lane below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows 11.  Go for it.

Windows 11 is Microsoft’s newest major release of its operating system and the successor to Windows 10. The OS features an all-new simplified, yet modernized, interface and was designed to inspire productivity and creativity.

 

As of October 5, 2021, Microsoft Windows 11 is available as a general release to the public. Assuming your personal computer meets the prerequisite requirements including installation of Windows 10 1909 or later, you can upgrade to Windows 11 by navigating to the Update & Security settings screen.

 

Users may also take advantage of the Windows 11 Installation Assistant to bypass the Windows 10 Update & Security screen and upgrade to Windows 11 directly.

 

Now that it has been out almost 2 years, it's ready.

 

Full article here

 

 

 

Guess the Location Game

Last month the winner of the guess the location game was
John Cartland who guessed the right answer.  I appreciate all of the participation.  THANKS FOR PLAYING!

 

 

 

 

ANSWER: Las Vegas, NV The Landmark Hotel and Casino

 

 

 

 

 

 

"This landmark is no longer standing as it was torn down years ago.  However, it is one hotel of many who struggled (s) in this town.  From a one horse town in the 50's to the bustling city of nearly 3 million.  It's hot here from now until October.  Extra points for naming the former hotel. "

 

 

The strange case of the Landmark Hotel & Casino began in the planning stages when it was originally conceived to be 14 stories tall.  Construction began in September of 1961, but it wasn't long before the scope of work increased to 20 stories with completion set for the spring of 1963.  

 

Inspired by the Space Needle design in Seattle, the project grew in scope yet again the following year adding an 11 additional stories.  This was to surpass the Mint's planned tower and, at 31 total stories, it would become the tallest building in Nevada.  

 

Plagued by financing woes that delayed construction, it wasn't until Howard Hughes bought the property in the late 1960's for $17 Million, financing another $3 million of his own money that the hotel was completed.  Finally opening on July 1, 1969, The Landmark was already cast in the shadow of the first mega-resort in Las Vegas, The International (now Westgate), which cost an estimated $60 million in comparison. 

 

While The Landmark was certainly a sight for its time, its impractical design, continual development of mega-resorts and numerous changes in ownership proved to be its downfall as it never became a success.  By the late 1970's, the hotel had already lost $15 Million and continued to lose at a rate of $3 Million yearly through the 1980's.  

 

With a limited number of rooms, plans to expand The Landmark to compete with the mega resorts fell through in 1980's leaving the hotel to close for good in 1990.  The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Purchased the property in 1993, later demolishing the resort in November of 1995 to build - you guessed it - a parking lot.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Landmark Implosion 1995 ~ 2 minutes

 

 

 

 

 

Non-gambling activities in Vegas ~6 minutes

 

 

 

 

 

Las Vegas Strip in 1969 ~2 minutes

 

 

 

 

Well this is Random...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vintage Phil's Beach...

 

 

 

 

I've been singing it wrong...

 

 

 

 

6 minutes

 

 

Genius.

 

 

 

 

 ~ 5 minutes

 

 

Can You Get A Free Fry Refill At McDonald's By Just Asking?

 

 

 

 

At many restaurants, getting your soft drink topped off won't cost you extra, but is it the same with your food? While most people don't visit restaurants expecting to get a refill of their sides, can it happen?

 

McDonald's has faced this question for years, and the way they approach refills might surprise you. Their unorthodox refill practices aren't the clearest at first sight, but the policy's relative obscurity might work to your advantage if you know exactly what to do -- and how to do it. With McDonald's refill policy, they just may have mastered the art of giving customers what they want without draining too much corporate money. So the next time you hit up this popular fast food joint, you might want to take a different tack when it comes to refills. They may surprise you with their refill policy — and it could keep you coming back for more.

 

Most sit-down restaurants will serve you a mountain of French fries that seems unfinishable, but at fast food restaurants, you can get a more controllable fry portion. Still, though, deciding between two sizes, ordering the smaller portion of fries, and still craving more after you finish eating is never fun.

 

Thankfully, McDonald's has a solution for this problem: They may allow fry refills, or at least they did at one location. A viral video showed a customer successfully asking for a fry refill, and even now everyone wants to try it. The next time you sit down at the fast food chain and polish off your fries too quickly, ask for a refill. All you need is to flag down an employee and ask them to fill up your fry container. The policy isn't an "official" one, so not every location honors it, but multiple people have shared that the hack has worked for them. Will this hack work for you too? Your mileage may vary, but it never hurts to ask politely for another portion of fries. After all, the worst they can say is "no."

 

 

 

Funny

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mission: Impossible is back

 

 

 

 

 In theaters July 12th ~ 2 minutes

 

 

Edgy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More Edgy Stuff...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Four Cheese Margherita Pizza

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

·     ¼ cup olive oil 

·     1 tablespoon minced garlic 

·     ½ teaspoon sea salt 

·     8 Roma tomatoes, sliced 

·     2 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crusts 

·     8 ounces shredded Mozzarella cheese 

·     4 ounces shredded Fontina cheese 

·     10 fresh basil leaves, washed, dried 

·     ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 

·     ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

1. Stir together olive oil, garlic, and salt; toss with tomatoes, and allow to stand for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2. Brush each pizza crust with some of the tomato marinade. Sprinkle the pizzas evenly with Mozzarella and Fontina cheeses. Arrange tomatoes over the top, then sprinkle with shredded basil, Parmesan, and feta cheese.

3. Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 10 minutes.

 

 

 

 

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