About this product: This handy journal is just the ticket for preserving and showing off tickets saved from sporting events, museum openings, rock concerts, and more. The roomy sleeves store tickets of all shapes and sizes, and lined margins provide space to (new art enclosed) jot down notes about the events. The acid-free pages will keep memorabilia in tip-top shape for years to come.
About this product: Kansas City, 1929: Myrtle and Jack Bennett sit down with another couple for an evening of bridge. As the game intensifies, Myrtle complains that Jack is a “bum bridge player.” For such insubordination, he slaps her hard in front of their stunned guests and announces he is leaving. Moments later, sobbing, with a Colt .32 pistol in hand, Myrtle fires four shots, killing her husband.
The Roaring 1920s inspired nationwide fads–flagpole sitting, marathon dancing, swimming-pool endurance floating. But of all the mad games that cheered Americans between the wars, the least likely was contract bridge. As the Barnum of the bridge craze, Ely Culbertson, a tuxedoed boulevardier with a Russian accent, used mystique, brilliance, and a certain madness to transform bridge from a social pastime into a cultural movement that made him rich and famous. In writings, in lectures, and on the radio, he used the Bennett killing to dramatize bridge as the battle of the sexes. Indeed, Myrtle Bennett’s murder trial became a sensation because it brought a beautiful housewife–and hints of her husband’s infidelity–from the bridge table into the national spotlight. James A. Reed, Myrtle’s high-powered lawyer and onetime Democratic presidential candidate, delivered soaring, tear-filled courtroom orations. As Reed waxed on about the sanctity of womanhood, he was secretly conducting an extramarital romance with a feminist trailblazer who lived next door.
To the public, bridge symbolized tossing aside the ideals of the Puritans–who referred derisively to playing cards as “the Devil’s tickets”–and embracing the modern age. Ina time when such fearless women as Amelia Earhart, Dorothy Parker, and Marlene Dietrich were exalted for their boldness, Culbertson positioned his game as a challenge to all housebound women. At the bridge table, he insisted, a woman could be her husband’s equal, and more. In the gathering darkness of the Depression, Culbertson leveraged his own ballyhoo and naughty innuendo for all it was worth, maneuvering himself and his brilliant wife, Jo, his favorite bridge partner, into a media spectacle dubbed the Bridge Battle of the Century.
Through these larger-than-life characters and the timeless partnership game they played, The Devil’s Tickets captures a uniquely colorful age and a tension in marriage that is eternal.
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About this product: Note: The review that follows is of the hardbound edition.
Opinions in the Dallas/Fort Worth area about radio station 1310 AM have been sharply divided among those who have been listening to it after it began broadcasting in 1994. There have been several owners of "The Ticket" and what seems like normal turnover of hosts and co-hosts of various segments during the years since its launch. Most of the alumni remain active in the DFW area and include Chris Arnold, Skip Bayless (an exception, now on two ESPN TV programs), Chuck Cooperstein, Mark ("Friedo") Friedman, Mark Followill, Dale Hansen, Richard Hunter, Curt Menefee (another exception, now current host of Fox NFL Sunday), John Rhadigan, Ben Rogers and Jeff ("Skin") Wade, Kevin Scott, and Greg Williams (one of the original hosts together with Bayless, Menefee, and Mike Rhyner). It was Rhyner's original "dream" that became The Ticket 15 years ago and he continues as a co-host of The Hardline with Corby Davidson. What we have in Scott Boyter's book is "the completely true story of the Marconi-winning Little Ticket (a.k.a. "The Station That Got Your Mom to Say `Stay Hard'").
The current weekday programs are The (Gentle) Musers co-hosted by George Dunham, Craig Miller, and Gordon Keith (5:30-10 AM); The Norm Hitzges Show (10-Noon); BaD Radio co-hosted by Bob Sturm, Dan McDowell, and Donovan Lewis (Noon-3 PM); The Hardline co-hosted by Rhyner and Davidson (3-7 PM); and The Dan Patrick Show (9-midnight). The Saturday programs include The Train Station/Fitness Show, The Tee Box, The Orphanage, Race Week; Mark Elfenbein has a program on Sunday mornings.
After examining the events that led up to the establishment of The Ticket in Section One, Boyter dedicates a separate chapter to Dunham, Miller, Keith, Hitzges, Sturm, McDowell, Lewis, Rhyner, and Davidson in Sections Two-Five before shifting his attention in Section Six ("Where Are They Now?") in which he discusses "alumni" Cooperstein, Menefee, Rocco Pendola, Chris Arnold, and Williams. In the final section (Chapter 21), he suggests what the future of The Ticket could be.
The sports talk radio public in the DFW area are familiar with those to whom Boyter devotes most of his attention in this book but, to his credit, he acknowledges -- and includes the acknowledgement by others - the important contributions made to The Ticket over the years, notably Geoff Dunbar, Spence Kendrick, David Vaughn, Mike Thompson (a.k.a. "The Wild Irish Laddy" or just "The Laddy"), Bruce Gilbert, and especially Dan Bennett and Jeff Catlin. It should be noted that Mark ("Friedo") Friedman's behind-the-scenes efforts and occasional on-air remarks while producing The Norm Hitzges Show also made substantial contributions to the show's success. What fascinated me while reading Boyter's "completely true story" of The Ticket's establishment and subsequent development is that its success occurred so quickly and unexpectedly. There are several major reasons. For example, "Mike Rhyner never envisioned The Ticket as a hardcore sports station, where conversation about the Cowboys' prevent defense ruled the day. He knew that if the station had tried that approach, it would have lasted about three months - if that long." Indeed, depending on which program is heard, the differences between and among the various co-hosts have guaranteed from the beginning that the station's on-air conversations throughout the day would offer something for everyone, ranging from members of the Delta Tau Chi fraternity at Faber College to George Will. Granted, during the first year, The Ticket acted (with mixed results) as if (in Dunbar's words) "we were a big time operation. I'm operating out of rented studios with one board, a production room I've got to share and no office space for the sales staff," he added. "I can't hire enough sales people because there aren't any benefits. It was like a monkey fucking a football."
However, sooner than later, The Ticket hit its stride and soon dominated the ratings, especially among the most coveted demographic in radio (i.e. men aged 25-54) and drive-time slots. The focus was always and remains on the personalities of the hosts. As Gilbert explains, "The Ticket was something completely different in the sense that its listeners didn't just like the station, they were ambassadors for - and fanatics of - the station. More importantly, of the talent. The Ticket as a business was a combination of the DNA of all the hosts." Gilbert "fired the incendiary Rocco Pendola (the subject of Chapter 18), replaced him with the venerable Norm Hitzges (Chapter 10), and hired Bob Sturm (Chapter 11) to take the noon-3 PM slot."
Any key reason for The Ticket's success is the extent to which all of its hosts work so hard to help promote the station, whether they are on or off the air. I know of no other station in the U.S. that schedules more remote broadcasts, not only at the locations of its major sponsors but also at restaurants that are most appealing to their "ambassadors," their evangelists, who are called P-1s. Also, let's not forget the Ticketchicks who also appear at the locations of most remote broadcasts. Throughout Boyter's narratives, managers as well as hosts cite the collective efforts to support promotions such as the ones scheduled for this book. One of my favorites is Chris Arnold who hosted the morning slot now held by another favorite of mine, Norm Hitzges. Arnold was perhaps the most popular and probably the hardest working host but eventually became worn out. "It was crazy. How I did it I don't know. Back then, I just had a lot of energy. I stayed in shape, worked out a lot, and basically didn't have any other life except sports." Boyter observes that "holding down three jobs at one time is crazy; four is insane." A compliment to Arnold from one of his friends, Michael Jordan, helped him to decide to leave The Ticket in order to focus on his association with the Dallas Mavericks and he continues with local radio station K104 FM. As recalls fondly, "The Ticket's a never-ending soap opera. And the listeners are in on it. That's the Ticket's big secret: you're in on the deal." Boyter adds, "Speaking of soap operas, here's the chapter you've been waiting for: The Ticket's most notorious ex-host, Greg Williams." He is the subject of Chapter 21 and, frankly, the details of Williams' association with The Ticket - and speculation about ended it -- are best revealed within the narrative, in context. Suffice to say now that no one at The Ticket flew higher and then fell further than Williams did. Now he has embarked on the process of rebuilding his career and, more to the point, rebuilding his life.
My guess (only a guess) is that this book will be of greatest interest to two different groups of people: Those who are interested in knowing more about the key people who have been involved with The Ticket since it began broadcasting in 1994, and, those who are interested in knowing what it requires to plan, fund, launch, and strengthen a radio station in one of the most competitive media markets in the United States. I happen to be a member of both groups and thank Scott Boyter on a lively as well as informative presentation of "the completely true story of the Marconi-winning Little Ticket."
Personal request: Include an index in the next edition.
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In what is sure to become a classic, Brendon Burchard has crafted a triumphant tale of personal growth and change that will inspire any reader who has ever wished for a second chance.
About this product: Twenty years of heart failure taught the author how to live, but not how to die. Haunted by the experience of saying goodbye forever to his wife and two young daughters, he is suddenly given a second chance. On the hair-raising plane ride to a life-saving heart transplant, he records his thoughts in a "nightwire"-an email to friends and family. The nightwires became an immediate and intimate record of all that happened, from heart disease to a daunting recovery from surgery.
He expresses his thoughts and feelings throughout, together with a wry exposition of his medical ups and downs, his race to restore an ancient house in Italy, and the moving story of his relationship with the donor family. Honest, witty and philosophical, this book is much more than the diary of a heart recipient-it is a look at the meaning of life itself.
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In this motivational and inspirational book, you will learn how author Randy Cohen started a business with just $1,200 and a few University of Texas basketball tickets and built it into a ticket-selling empire that today serves 250,000 clients in seventeen countries. Along the way, Cohen introduces you to his Woo-woo philosophy to life and business, and takes you behind the scenes at the Masters, the World Cup, the Final Four, and other phenomenal events.
The Woo-woo philosophy has enabled Cohen to take life by the horns, find the good in any situation, and experience astonishing adventures. Through his incredible stories and heartfelt advice, Cohen shows you how to live big and play big, while finding the joy in the day-to-day confusion of life. Cohen's enthusiasm and passion for life is contagious. And if you don't immediately know how to join the author in living your dreams, just follow Randy/s Rules of Reason and your passions will blossom. Energizing, inspiring, and always entertaining, this book will make you cheer for the world's greatest event--your own wonderful life.
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River Heights Elementary is throwing a fall festival! It promises to be full of fun games, great food, and amazing amusement park rides -- even a roller coaster! All of the kids in River Heights, including Nancy, George, and Bess, are very excited and have been working hard to earn extra money for festival tickets. So when Nancy's friend Ned claims someone stole his hard-earned tickets, the Clue Crew jumps into action.
The girls are in a race against time to find Ned's tickets. And it turns out the culprit might have a very different reason for needing them....
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