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Old 08-15-2007, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ArlJim78
are trendy types that want to be seen going to head over to Ozone Park in the afternoon?

which tracks in the US do you envision people flocking to at night as an alternative to a Martini bar or a lounge? Mountaineer? Lone Star? LosAl? Balmoral?
I agree. Of course any dress code -- paddock, clubhouse, etc. -- is not going to solve the very global problems we have. However, the global problems require global solutions and those solutions have many ingredients. I don't think sitting in judgement of people, how they dress, and those types of attitudes are part of the solution. The solution is about the masses, not the few.

Be that as it may, years ago, The Meadowlands underwent a strategic planning process and implemented several initiatives. In short, it worked, albeit for a short time, and due to larger industry issues in NJ, the results and benefits were short-lived and not followed up on. But it did work. Today, on the "average" night -- the place is pathetic I am sorry to say.

Anyway, on a related note, see the below quote, and article.

“This isn't the gambling business. It isn't the restaurant business. This is the entertainment business,” Harper said. “Whenever you put 40,000 people into a facility, you better make them happy, and the only way to do that is to entertain them.

“Whether it's with ring or beautiful people or $11 margaritas, you have to have them feeling good about being here.”


Full article -- http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports...b15harper.html


Eric
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