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Dave Portnoy

Author : Mary A Clapp

Publisher : Independently Published

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 30,14 MB

Release : 2024-07-20

Category : Biography & Autobiography

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Dive into the life and mind of Dave Portnoy, the irreverent founder of Barstool Sports, in "Unfiltered: The Rise of Dave Portnoy." This compelling biography explores the journey of a man who transformed a small sports blog into a media empire, captivating millions with his raw and unfiltered voice. From his early days in Boston to his meteoric rise in the digital age, Portnoy's story is one of relentless ambition, controversy, and innovation. Follow Portnoy as he navigates the highs and lows of building Barstool Sports, facing legal battles, public backlash, and personal challenges. Discover the man behind the persona through exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and insights into his unique approach to content creation and business. "Unfiltered" delves into Portnoy's ventures beyond Barstool, including his viral pizza reviews, his foray into day trading, and his efforts to support small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether you love him or hate him, Dave Portnoy's impact on media and culture is undeniable. "Unfiltered" is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the man who redefined sports media and became a polarizing figure in the digital world. Get ready for an unvarnished look at the life of Dave Portnoy - a story as bold and unapologetic as the man himself.



El Presidente

Author : Claude Kramer

Publisher : MB Cooltura

Page : 31 pages

File Size : 18,6 MB

Release : 2020-09-03

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 9877444879

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He calls himself "el presidente": he ́s not president of a country, but of an attitude and a mentality. And he kind of built a whole empire based on that: Barstool Sports. Shameless, funny, ridiculous, true to himself, pizza lover, politically incorrect and willing to take chances: that ́s how Portnoy could be described. After graduating from College he materialized his love for sports and gambling in a weekly black and white newspaper delivered in the Boston Metropolitan Area. How did he come to build a company valued in $450 million based on sports, gambling, comedy and smut? In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, without sports and gambling taking place, he managed to become a stock market daytrader and was able to make "the suit guys" in Wall Street take him seriously. The Barstool Sports newspaper motto was By the common man, to the common man, and that seems to be why people follow him so much: he ́s not pretentious, he says just what ́s on his mind and he seems to represent a silent but huge group of people. In times when the political correct is rule, when women are standing worldwide for their rights and claiming the end of patriarchy, this internet guy who can joke on rape or on the size of a 2 year old child ́s penis has millions of followers, and he did a great job at capitalizing it. Here ́s his story.



Sharks Have Feelings Too

Author : Stephen Bugbee

Publisher :

Page : 22 pages

File Size : 40,20 MB

Release : 2019-05

Category :

ISBN : 9780578503882

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This book provides a wacky, fun, and educational experience for your child. Explore the world of sharks through brightly colored illustrations. Teach your child the names and appearances of several well-known sharks as well as a few less-known creatures. Readers are encouraged to trade places with a shark and see the world through a different perspective. This book takes a fun and playful spin on this greatly misunderstood creature!



How the Jester Became King

Author : Charlie Stanton

Publisher : Post Hill Press

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 27,86 MB

Release : 2024-12-17

Category : Biography & Autobiography

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The rags-to-riches tale of controversial media personality Dave Portnoy. “17 years ago, I started a little gambling rag in my parents’ basement called Barstool Sports. I had no idea, nobody could predict, the wild ride that it would set my life on.” —Dave Portnoy, January 2020 Dave Portnoy’s unpredictable rise to fame and fortune didn’t happen overnight. And as Barstool’s Kevin Clancy explained, “It’ll never happen again.” From handing out newspapers alone in a dirty subway station, to selling his digital media company for half a billion dollars, and then buying it back for $1, Portnoy’s 20-year, controversy-filled Barstool Sports adventure is one you have to read to believe.



Immigrant Struggles, Immigrant Gifts

Author : Diane Portnoy

Publisher : George Mason Univ

Page : 252 pages

File Size : 43,50 MB

Release : 2012

Category : History

ISBN : 9780981877907

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The latest book from the Immigrant Learning Center addresses some of the most prominent immigrant groups and the most striking episodes of nativism in American history. The introduction covers American immigration history and law as they have developed since the late eighteenth century. The essays that follow--authored by historians, sociologists, and anthropologists--examine the experiences of a large variety of populations to discover patterns in both immigration and anti-immigrant sentiment. The numerous cases reveal much about the immigrants' motivations for leaving their home countries, the obstacles they face to advancement and inclusion, their culture and occupational trends in the United States, their assimilation and acculturation, and their accomplishments and contributions to American life. Contributors Wayne Cornelius, University of California, San Diego * Anna Gressel-Bacharan, independent scholar * Nancy Foner, Hunter College * David W. Haines, George Mason University * Luciano J. Iorizo, SUNY Oswego * Alexander Kitroeff, Haverford College * Erika Lee, University of Minnesota * Deborah Dash Moore, University of Michigan * David M. Reimers, New York University * William G. Ross, Cumberland School of Law * Robert Zecker, Saint Francis Xavier University Distributed for George Mason University Press



Don't Fall For It

Author : Ben Carlson

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 198 pages

File Size : 42,74 MB

Release : 2020-01-02

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1119605164

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Learn financial and business lessons from some of the biggest frauds in history Why does financial fraud persist? History is full of sensational financial frauds and scams. Enron was forced to declare bankruptcy after allegations of massive accounting fraud, wiping out $78 billion in stock market value. Bernie Madoff, the largest individual fraudster in history, built a $65 billion Ponzi scheme that ultimately resulted in his being sentenced to 150 years in prison. People from all walks of life have been scammed out of their money: French and British nobility looking to get rich quickly, farmers looking for a miracle cure for their health ailments, several professional athletes, and some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. No one is immune from getting deceived when money is involved. Don’t Fall For It is a fascinating look into some of the biggest financial frauds and scams ever. This compelling book explores specific instances of financial fraud as well as some of the most successful charlatans and hucksters of all-time. Sharing lessons that apply to business, money management, and investing, author Ben Carlson answers questions such as: Why do even the most intelligent among us get taken advantage of in financial scams? What make fraudsters successful? Why is it often harder to stay rich than to get rich? Each chapter in examines different frauds, perpetrators, or victims of scams. These real-life stories include anecdotes about how these frauds were carried out and discussions of what can be learned from these events. This engaging book: Explores the business and financial lessons drawn from some of history’s biggest frauds Describes the conditions under which fraud tends to work best Explains how people can avoid being scammed out of their money Suggests practical steps to reduce financial fraud in the future Don’t Fall For It: A Short History of Financial Scams is filled with engrossing real-life stories and valuable insights, written for finance professionals, investors, and general interest readers alike.



From Darkness to Dynasty

Author : Jerry Thornton

Publisher : Triumph Books

Page : 320 pages

File Size : 24,99 MB

Release : 2020-12-01

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 164125565X

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Long before the Patriots took the 21st century by storm and became the most dominant team in NFL history, pro football was something entirely different in New England, something comically atrocious and riddled with heartbreak. Before those juggernaut years of Bill Belichick, Tom Brady, and sold-out crowds at Gillette Stadium came a hapless franchise that managed only a single playoff victory in a quarter century and spent its entire first decade of existence just trying to establish a permanent home field (and even when they did, none of the toilets worked). In From Darkness to Dynasty, bestselling author Jerry Thornton irreverently chronicles those easily glossed-over, downtrodden decades--years when the team claimed more headlines for lawsuits, arrests, power struggles, drug problems, and inept, bizarre, behavior from players, coaches, and owners than for anything they accomplished on the field. Relive the behind-the-scenes dysfunction, the turmoil of prolonged irrelevance, and the improbable way the Patriots finally ascended to greatness. By turns hilarious and eye-opening, this is an essential history for fans and disparagers alike, and a pointed reminder that the best stories of triumph start with humble beginnings.



Rivington Was Ours

Author : Brendan Jay Sullivan

Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 263 pages

File Size : 25,9 MB

Release : 2013-09-03

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 0062125591

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Lady Gaga's old friend and former DJ Brendan Jay Sullivan paints a vivid picture of the downtown scene from which she emerged. Brendan Jay Sullivan was an up-and-coming DJ in New York City when he met Stefani Germanotta, then a struggling artist, in 2006. She was a go-go dancer who sewed her own outfits but had bigger ambitions—she wanted nothing less than to take over the music world. In this intimate portrait of the budding star who would soon catapult to fame and fortune, the author describes afternoons sitting with Gaga on the floor of her bare Lower East Side apartment, drinking wine from pint glasses and plotting out the pop stardom that awaited her. Filled with stories of love and heartbreak among Gaga and Sullivan and their circle of aspiring musicians and performers, and set against the vibrant backdrop of the downtown bars and parties of the mid-aughts, Rivington Was Ours is both a love letter to New York and a glimpse behind the veil of one of the biggest musical icons of her generation.



Unique Eats and Eateries of Connecticut

Author : Mike Urban

Publisher : Reedy Press LLC

Page : 367 pages

File Size : 34,48 MB

Release : 2021-09-15

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1681062917

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From hot dogs to haute cuisine, Connecticut boasts an impressive array of tempting delicacies for every taste and budget. Hot, buttered lobster rolls, steamed cheeseburgers, and coal-fired New Haven-style pizza are just a few of the delights that await adventurous foodies in the Nutmeg State. With Unique Eats and Eateries of Connecticut as your guide, you’ll find a new place to try on every page and get the stories behind the food too. Bask in the warmth of the Connecticut shore at Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough, where three generations of the Mears family have slow-steamed and served lobsters on sunny picnic tables along the waterfront. Find out how O’Rourke’s Diner in Middletown was supported by its community and the Wesleyan students who love it after a devastating fire threatened to put them out of business in 2006. Get a taste of Yale life at the high-ceilinged Union League Café, where Chef JeanPierre Vuillermet wows diners with his ever-changing French brasserie menu. And if you love reading and eating, be sure to learn about the free book with your meal at Traveler Restaurant. Local writer Mike Urban takes you on a tour around this culinary wonderland to explore eats and eateries that are both familiar and exotic. Come along on this fascinating tour of Connecticut’s most unique, unusual, and enjoyable food spots where there’s a delightful culinary revelation around every corner.



Everybody Is Awful

Author : Jim Florentine

Publisher : Da Capo Press

Page : 256 pages

File Size : 30,86 MB

Release : 2018-02-20

Category : Humor

ISBN : 0306825643

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A rant-ish memoir by the veteran stand-up comedian and former cohost of That Metal Show, with a foreword by Jim Norton. Twitter Trolls. Facebook Freaks. Instagram Exhibitionists. These are just a few of the creatures our technology-obsessed culture has spawned in its quest to simplify our lives. The madness is so universal now that everyone has dealt with it. You log in to Facebook, read a stupid post, and immediately want to tell your "friend" to go have relations with himself. Sure, social media may keep us connected, but it is a breeding ground for idiots, and these idiots have crowd-sourced a storm of useless information, corny jokes, and douchebag drama that's wasting our time and screwing with our peace of mind. Thankfully, popular comedian and television host Jim Florentine has a solution for those of us on the verge of bashing our iPhones to bits. In Everybody Is Awful, Florentine attacks awful people and awful situations with the same biting satire and cringe-worthy humor that made him famous on television shows like Crank Yankers, Meet the Creeps, and That Metal Show. Along the way, Everybody Is Awful takes readers through the author's formative years, a time filled with rebellion and horrible behavior, to the crazy early days of his career as a stand-up comedian. Florentine also recounts how he developed an obsession with pranks that morphed into his uniquely vigilante style of comedy and made him one of the most legendary prank callers of all time. Florentine excels at channeling the core rage we all feel at the seemingly small annoyances of life, and his fans love the cathartic experience of his hilarious ranting and raving, a tradition continued in Everybody Is Awful. Acting as a de facto therapist, Florentine diagnoses awful behavior, shames awful people, and offers comedic takes on how to reclaim our lives from it all.