All In or Nothing

Expired postcard US-2293198 to Ukraine, sent on June 28, 2013, was about to enter the postcard graveyard after 365 days. It features a fantastic sunset view of the famous music water fountain at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino, with a column of gaming-chip styled tokens to spell out "Las Vegas."

At the 2014 FIFA World Cup yesterday, USA lost to Germany 0:1. However, helped by the result of the match between Portugal and Ghana, Team USA still advanced to the next round. It sounds like a typical Las Vegas story: you try hard, but may still lose; yet with a little luck, you may still come out ahead.

So, give your best shot, and leave the rest. #allinornothing

Finding Luck on Friday the 13th

I found interesting that someone would choose a card, as shown on US-2741852, with a set of dices. Maybe she understood that I, living in the Sin City, could use more chances and lucks. Las Vegas Sun, a local newspaper, ran an article today arguing 13 reasons  for Las Vegas to be a lucky place even on Friday the 13th. Some of the postcards happen to show those lucky places mentioned in that article. Among them are the Brahma Shrine at Caesar Palace, Statues at Caesars Palace, Bellagio Fountains, and the Welcome Sign,

Did I also mention that there was a full moon at its perigee as well? Awoo...