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Lennox Lewis: "Gamboa and Solis are exceptional talents!"
When super featherweight sensation Yuriorkis Gamboa (9-0, 8 kos) steps into the right to fight Darling Jimenez (23-2-2, 14 kos) for the vacant WBC international championship in Primm, Nevada tonight it is not only the HBO debut for the spectacular 2004 Olympic gold medallist from Cuba but also the first HBO show for Gamboa's promoter Ahmet Öner and his ARENA Box-Promotion.
Yuriorkis Gamboa: “I didn’t come here for playing!”
17.05.08 - photos: ARENA Box-Promotion - With 128.5 lbs. super featherweight phenomenon Yuriorkis Gamboa showed himself in excellent condition for his shot at the vacant WBC international championship at the weigh-in at Terrible’s Primm Valley Casino Resort.
An E-Commerce Empire, From Porn to Puppies
Rooted in the sexual entertainment industry, the empire of Richard J. Gordon, who played a significant role in the birth of electronic commerce, also reaches more far-flung places.
Local tribal members taking part in The Longest Walk
Armed with a tin can rattle in his hand and the traditional songs of family and tribe in his heart, a young Quechan man is delivering a message to Washington, D.C. completely on foot.
ADAG lines up $1 bn to make 100 films in 2 yrs
Reliance Big Entertainment, the integrated media and entertainment arm of the $75 billion Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group has said that it would make 100 films in 2 years at a cost of $1 billion.
Colma has taxing situation
Colma, one of the top money-making municipalities in California, is facing a rare deficit due to a downturn in the economy and a drop in car sales - its chief revenue stream.
New casino on Mandovi
Principal Correspondent Panaji — Pride of Goa, perhaps the biggest of all the floating casinos now in state waters, arrived in River Mandovi on Saturday morning and has been moored to the buoys near the fisheries’ department jetty.
Conn. Casinos Expand As Economy Slows
Two of the world's largest casinos are getting a lot bigger this week, betting that they can draw more visitors by becoming entertainment destinations even as the gaming industry suffers nationally because of high gas prices and the weak economy.
MGM Mirage says CityCenter project to open in stages
Sat, May 17, 2008 (12:07 p.m.) A top MGM Mirage executive says the massive CityCenter resort on the Las Vegas Strip will open in stages, rather than all at once as previously thought.
Bodines boasts benefits of prime Carson City location
The thing that hits you about the new Bodines Casino, Restaurant and Sports Bar in Carson City is its location.
Nevada's jobless rate drops
Jobless rates dipped slightly across Nevada in April but remain higher than the nation as the housing slump continued to hold down job growth, the state reported Friday.
Woman Dies After Laughlin-Bound Charter Bus Overturns
One person is killed when a tour bus overturns on a freeway in the Ludlow area, KNBC reports.
Big Brown A Step Away From Triple Crown
Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown romped to victory in Saturday's 133rd Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. The colt is now just one win away from becoming the 12th thoroughbred to claim racing's Triple Crown.
Launceston runner wins City to Casino
Launceston's Kim Gillard has taken out the 36th annual City to Casino fun run in Hobart.
Bus Bound For Las Vegas Crashes; 1 Dead, 21 Hurt
A charter bus heading to the gambling town of Lauglin, Nevada has overturned on a Mojave Desert freeway, killing one woman, and injuring 21 others.
One Dead, Twenty-One Hurt in SoCal Desert Bus Crash
A charter bus overturned Saturday on a Mojave Desert freeway, killing a woman and injuring 21 other people, authorities said. The bus was heading to the gambling town of Laughlin, Nev., when it crashed about three miles east of the town of Ludlow.
Big Brown nets Preakness rout, sets sights on the Triple Crown
Saturday's Preakness Stakes proved two things. Big Brown is a legitimate Triple Crown horse. And it is possible for 112,000 people to watch a horse race holding their breath for almost two minutes.
Charter bus overturns; 1 dead
A Glendale charter bus overturned Saturday on a Mojave Desert freeway, killing a one and injuring 21.
Slowdown hits Las Vegas, but Disney parks prosper
This is not a good economy to take a gamble in.
Connors wins district title
Connors defeated Delgado (La.) 15-8 on Saturday afternoon to move to next week's NJCAA tournament in Grand Junction, Colo.
WON tourney heads into final day
Rick Shannon, of Phoenix, had a secret weapon in his boat for Day 1 of the 25th Annual Western Outdoor News Striper Derby on Lake Havasu Saturday. He brought a local.
Budget shortfall constrains Sunland Park city counselors (5 p.m.)
SUNLAND PARK — A budget crunch that has come to light recently in Sunland Park will force city councilors here to make some tough decisions about next year's spending, including the possibility of increasing fees.
Love to Cretu and Sandra
I WANTED to tell you how nice it was to read something about Enigma in a newspaper ( Enigmatic appeal , Music Myths & Legends, Variety , May 11). I’m a huge fan of Michael and Sandra Cretu, have most of Enigma’s singles, and found Martin Vengadesan’s article a good recap of their careers.
The Almost Naked City
Although burlesque was kicked out of New York in 1942, the gleefully bad-mannered entertainment has returned to the city.
133RD PREAKNESS Big Brown leaves no doubt
Undefeated Derby winner blows away field, setting up shot at Triple Crown Big Brown, ridden by Kent Desormeaux, leaves his competition in the shadows as he wins the 133rd Preakness, running away from the rest of the 12-horse field at Pimlico Race Course. With the win, the powerful bay colt remains undefeated and heads to the Belmont Stakes with a chance to become the 11th Triple Crown winner ...
Charter bus overturns on Interstate 40
A charter bus overturned Saturday on a Mojave Desert freeway, killing a one and injuring 21.
Cheap proves safe bet for now
RESORTS: Disney's value pricing succeeds, while increasingly upscale Las Vegas pays a price.
Muskogee County Health Department schedule, 05.18.08
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Big Brown Long Island-bound
Big Brown - whose owners and jockey hail from Long Island - needs to win Long Island's Belmont Stakes in three weeks to become the first Triple Crown winner in 30 years.
John Whisler's View from the Corner, May 18
The seven-bout card for the May 30 show at Municipal Auditorium is set. Dubbed “Lou Duva's Hall of Fame Fight Night at the Municipal,” the card is set to begin at 7:30 p.m.
Reunion
• Thursday — 3 to 9 p.m., Registration at Martin Luther King Center. • Friday — 9 to 10 a.m., Breakfast at Civic Center. Casual dress; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., tour of the city departure times; 7 p.m., Reception at Civic Center. Dressy attire.
Births, 05.18.08
Daniel and Sibrena Deerinwater announce the birth of their second daughter, Brinley Ashton, on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008. Welcoming her home was her big sister, Peyton, 2 1/2.
Ryan Sidebottom puts England in charge with 4-55 against Kiwis
New Zealand's lower order takes more cracking than a Las Vegas casino safe, but once again Ryan Sidebottom proved to be England's Danny Ocean.
Vigil for Earthquake Victims
Saturday evening, Brazos Valley residents gathered to remember the millions of people affected by the earthquake in China.
Wranglers face Cyclones in Kelly Cup Finals
The Wranglers enter the Kelly Cup Finals as the National Conference Champions against the American Conference Champion Cincinnati Cyclones. Cincinnati owns home-ice advantage in the best-of-seven series after finishing with 115 points and the Brabham Cup Championship (regular season champions).
Inland Community News briefs for Sunday, May 18
Republican Club to host speaker ESCONDIDO ---- The Escondido Republican Club will hold a luncheon meeting May 19 at Cocina del Charro restaurant, 525 N. Quince. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m.; luncheon is a noon.
Council mulls problems, projects at retreat session
Mayor-elect John Tyler Hammons got his first intensive lesson in city government operations at a retreat held Saturday at Whitlock Wish House. Hammons and seven of the eight City Council members attended. The eighth councilor, David Ragsdale, was there for part of the session.
Former Hulbert officer faces charge
HULBERT (AP) — A former Hulbert police officer is facing a misdemeanor charge amid allegations of sexual conduct with a woman while on duty. A misdemeanor charge of neglecting his duty as a public official has been filed against 22-year-old Jonathan Baldree.
Cherokee Nation offers science and technology camp
TAHLEQUAH — The Cherokee Nation will host an overnight Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Camp from June 8-20, on the Sequoyah Schools campus.
Big Brown crushes Preakness field
They say they held a Triple Crown event on Saturday, that it lasted 13/16 miles and that it was a horse race.
Public meeting agendas
WHEN: 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Mom helped before she knew she would need help herself
Taniesha Blue didn’t realize when she was volunteering for different charities and relief organizations, she would some day be the one needing it.
Mark Beech: Big Brown's win was racing at highest level
BALTIMORE -- There was a sustained roar, equal parts exultation and relief, as Big Brown pulled away from his rivals in the Preakness at Pimlico on Saturday. Here was validation, not just for a colt who looks to be by far the best of his generation -- who now heads to the Belmont with a real chance to win the first Triple Crown in 30 years -- but also for a venerable sport that has spent the ...
One Dead, Twenty-Two Hurt in SoCal Desert Bus Crash
A charter bus overturned Saturday on a Mojave Desert freeway, killing a woman and injuring 22 other people, authorities said. The bus was heading to the gambling town of Laughlin, Nev., when it crashed about three miles east of the town of Ludlow.
Ceremony to honor nation's veterans
Citizens can pay tribute to the nation's veterans Friday, May 30, at 10 a.m. on the upper deck of Harrah's Kanesville Queen at Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel, 1 Harrah's Blvd.
Mojave Bus Crash Leaves 1 Dead, 22 Injured
A charter bus overturned Saturday on a Mojave Desert freeway, killing a woman and injuring 22 other people, authorities said.
Hard to Measure
Horses don't prove much by winning easy but rather by beating good competition and Big Brown has not yet faced worthy challengers.
Gala at Foxwoods lives up to billing, name
Mashantucket — Grand is the new Grand. ... And several other superlative adjectives such as elegant, streamlined and utterly modern. At least as observed Saturday evening
Southwest Riverside County community news briefs
Wilomar man marks a century By: Craig Shultz - Staff Writer WILDOMAR ---- If someone turns 100 years old, it's mandatory that they are asked the secret to their longevity.
Notebook: NFL notes
Browns' OL Tucker to miss 2 months - CLEVELAND -- Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Ryan Tucker broke his hip during practice this week and will miss at least two months.
Brunker: Belmont will be 'Godzilla' vs. 'The Monster'
Brunker: Casino Drive could be only obstacle in Big Brown's path to Triple Crown
Face to face with Kumari the living child goddess of Nepal
SEVERAL years ago, I had the privilege of coming face to face with Kumari, the living child goddess of Nepal. Wikipedia tells us that there are several legends about the origin of the Kumari, but the most popular seems to the one that leads back to a Nepalese Hindu king of the Malla dynasty.
Early Results from Primm!
A trio of young undefeated phenoms are in action in meaningful fights on Saturday night at Terrible’s Primm Valley Casino Resorts in Primm, Nevada. In action so far: WBA#4/IBF #7/WBC #10 junior middleweight James Kirkland (22-0, 19 KOs) destroyed Eromosele “Bad Boy” Albert (21-2, 10 KOs) in just 66 seconds to claim the vacant NABO junior middleweight title.
MGM Grand gala draws celebrities, Foxwoods regulars and everything in between
A sea of black – with the occasional blue or champagne-colored gown – flooded the floor of the MGM Grand.
Big Brown's trainer Dutrow not about to stop calling shots now
BALTIMORE - He called his shot and won the Kentucky Derby.
Controversy and glitz at MGM Grand Opening
Mashantucket (WTNH, May 17, 2008 9:35 PM) _ The MGM Grand at Foxwoods Casino is all set for Saturday's highly-anticipated grand opening. Some big names will be on hand when the new casino and hotel officially opens it's doors at midnight.
Belmont will be 'Godzilla' vs. 'The Monster'
Big Brown is one victory away from horse racing immortality, but there will be a "monster laying in wait" at Belmont Park on June 7 — Casino Drive.
Rich win for Casino pair
Casino trainers Toni and Charlie Northfield made their Easter trip to Forbes worthwhile yesterday afternoon when Pretty Kingsbrae won the $5140 Greyhound Racing NSW Country Challenge Final at Spooner Oval.
Casino bets on Island Corridor Foundation
Funding is in the cards for the Island Corridor Foundation. Great Canadian Casino is donating $300,000 to ICF, money that will be used to fund community education and planning.
Woman dies, 21 injured in bus crash on Interstate 40
The tour bus heading to Laughlin, Nev., veered from the highway into a dirt median, overturned and skidded 100 feet, officials said. A 31-year-old L.A. woman was ejected from the bus and died at the scene. One woman died and 21 others were injured when a tour bus en route from the Los Angeles area to Laughlin, Nev., overturned on Interstate 40 east of Barstow shortly before 11 a.m. today in ...
LeBron, Cavs shooting for a big upset
Checked out "Iron Man" the other night. Fun flick, cool cars. My over-under on the appropriate age for kids is 10. The kid sitting behind me probably was 4. His mom acted like she was 6, chomping on popcorn. Luckily, the movie was loud enough to drown out the continuous banter one row back.
Trainer not about to stop calling his shot
He called his shot and won the Kentucky Derby. Then the Preakness.
Foxwoods dealers picket on Route 2
Under the watchful eyes of state police Saturday, members of the United Auto Workers stood waving placards and cowbells along Route 2, protesting Foxwoods’ plan to split dealer tips generated from the new MGM Grand at Foxwoods.
Search on for Native art fund director
A national search is under way for a president to lead a new multimillion-dollar art foundation to promote indigenous art and culture throughout Native America.
By The Standard Staff - 05/17/2008
Christian Motorcyclists Association business meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Perkins Restaurant. No-host dinner, fellowship and meeting. Contact Mary at 498-0387.
Big Brown's big finish in Preakness
BALTIMORE — He called his shot and won the Kentucky Derby.
Sporting World According to Gleason: Let Mets work it out
Points to ponder while wondering which Met will be the first to throw down with Billy Wagner.
Sunland Park faces cash crunch
SUNLAND PARK — A budget crunch that has come to light recently in Sunland Park will force city councilors here to make some tough decisions about next year's spending, including the possibility of increasing fees.
At Foxwoods, A Grand Celebration
BASKING IN THE GLOW from the glitzy casino floor, members of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe savored the completion of their newest project Friday, just a
Odds Grow in Favor of Big Brown
Las Vegas race and sports betting books have certainly noticed Big Brown win the second of three races, on its way to win the 2008 Triple Crown. After winning the Kentucky Derby, Online Casino Reports fooled with the idea that the young thoroughbred will win it all . Yesterday, Big Brown won the 133rd running of the Preakness Stakes Derby, by five and a quarter lengths in fact.
MGM Grand Hopes To Put The Glitz In Gaming
If Foxwoods is a rum and coke, then MGM Grand at Foxwoods is a martini. Everything at MGM Grand, from the bronze chandeliers to the restaurant
Campbell: Big Brown lights up track at Preakness
Big Brown didn't merely win the 133rd Preakness Stakes. He commanded the 13/16-mile race and the 11 who dared to challenge him Saturday, leaving the horse-racing industry aglow, columnist Steve Campbell writes.
OSU’s Tway comes away with top medal
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Oklahoma State University freshman Kevin Tway shot a 4-over par 75, but held on to win top medalist honors Saturday in the Division I men’ Central Regional tournament at The Ohio State University Scarlet Course.
George Soros buys AutoZone Inc., Walter Industries Inc., Foster Wheeler Ltd., sells Applied Materials Inc., MasterCard ...
It was said that George Soros is back to the game, he is back managing his fund again. He bought a lot of stocks during the last quarter. George Soros owns 411 stocks with a total value of $2.2 billion. These are the buys and sells.
Weekly Guru Bargains Highlights: MGM MIRAGE, UnitedHealth Group Inc., Barrick Gold Corp. , WellPoint Inc., Apollo ...
Highlight of Guru Bargains, i.e. stocks that have declined in prices after Gurus bought.
Las Vegas gambled on luxury, Disney on thrift
NEW YORK — This is not a good economy to take a gamble in. Las Vegas has, and it's hurting casino profits. Disney has not, and the Magic Kingdom is reaping the winnings.
Thousands wait to see MGM Grand: See video and galleries of the red carpet
Joe Jimenez, Foxwoods senior vice president of marketing, estimated about 2,500 people waited to enter the new casino. Five thousand people was the estimate of Foxwoods President Barry Cregan said.
Hilldale QB club sets meeting
The Hilldale High School Quarterback Club will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the field house. Parents of players in grades 7-12 are invited to the attend and the meeting is open to the public.
THE LOOP: 5-18-08
Tonya Harding is busy promoting her new book, "The Tonya Tapes," which presents her side of figure skating's most notorious scandal. She now joins Jesse Ventura in the select company of celebrities who have written more books than they have read.
Raissman: Wagner makes his talkie gig a must-listen
After Billy Wagner called out a couple of teammates Thursday afternoon for pulling a Houdini on the media, the closer knew he would be quickly summoned to explain his comments and answer more questions.
Vision Iowa turmoil not uncommon
MASON CITY — Long-term contracts. Public and private funding. Liability. Doubt.
Shrinersfest draws record numbers
Thousands paraded down Evansville's riverfront Saturday to check out a rainbow of gleaming cars, trucks and motorcycles, listen to bands and super amped auto sound systems and witness extreme feats of power and balance on a bicycle and motorcycle.
You can still score a cheap airline ticket
With prices rising — the average cost of an airline ticket in the United States was up 10.2 percent in March, compared with a year ago, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics — and with airlines raising fees on everything from ticket changes to checked bags, it's no wonder a lot of travelers are talking about just staying home this summer.
Summer fun
Having fun this summer doesn't mean you have to drive far or out of state. As gasoline prices flirt with $4 a gallon, it’s a cinch that many Hoosiers will keep the Winnebago parked in the driveway this summer vacation season.
Tales of the wild: DNR officers report
Reports from DNR officers around the state range from "fresh air" marijuana trip to an "emergency" trip to casino.
Tunica getting hit hard by economic downturn
Tunica, a county built on having the odds in its favor, is going through a rare rough stretch. Gambling revenue and hotel occupancy, two crucial economic indicators, are down.
CHARLEY WALTERS: Minnesota Timberwolves continue to groom Fred Hoiberg for basketball operations position
The Timberwolves continue to prepare Fred Hoiberg for the possibility of eventually taking over control of basketball operations.
Big Brown cruises to easy Preakness victory
BALTIMORE — Mortal horses do not run like undefeated Preakness winner Big Brown flies.
I did it … Sinatra’s way
A new era is beginning in the career of Frank Sinatra even if the Chairman of the Board isn’t here to participate.
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LUDLOW, Calif. ( Map , News ) - A charter bus overturned Saturday on a Mojave Desert freeway, killing a woman and injuring 22 other people, authorities said.
Connecticut casinos expand as economy slows
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. — Two of the world's largest casinos are getting a lot bigger this week, betting that they can draw more visitors by becoming entertainment destinations even as the gaming industry suffers nationally because of high gas prices...
Las Vegas' bet on big spenders not paying off
This is not a good economy to take a gamble in.
Second coming
BALTIMORE - Kent Desormeaux's Hall of Fame career slipped into virtual insignificance a couple of years ago because of self-admitted arrogance and a lack of dedication. ...
La Crosse's last best hope: Former oil tank farm a developer's dream
Land grabs and legal entanglements have choked off grand plans for the 60 acres of blighted waterfront just north of downtown La Crosse.
McPherson, Jones shine at sectional meet
BRANSON, Mo. — Devyn McPherson and Kylie Jones posted two of the most convincing victories at the Class 3 Sectional 3 track meet on Saturday, while Monett's D.J. Dunmire was the winner in one of the most talked about events.
Lit Picks
LUDLOW, Calif. ( Map , News ) - A casino trip turned deadly when a charter bus overturned on a Mojave Desert freeway, killing a woman and injuring 22 others.
Barkley represents the NBA in wrong ways
Well, he did say he wasn't a role model. What Charles Barkley didn't say in his legendary 1993 Nike commercial was that he's a clown. A 21st century Stooge.
One Dead, 22 Hurt in SoCal Desert Bus Crash
A charter bus overturned Saturday on a Mojave Desert freeway, killing a woman and injuring 22 other people, authorities said. The bus was heading to the gambling town of Laughlin, Nevada when it crashed about three miles east of the town of Ludlow.
Learning English helps turn dreams into reality
BULLHEAD CITY - Summer vacation trips for most children include destinations like Disneyland, campgrounds or grandma's house for a week. They rarely involve travel to a foreign country.
BIG BROWN DELIVERS
Saturday's Preakness Stakes proved two things.
One dead, 22 hurt in desert bus crash
LUDLOW, Calif. (AP) - A charter bus overturned Saturday on a Mojave Desert freeway, killing a woman and injuring 22 other people, authorities said.
New casino rules sent back for review
LAUGHLIN - The Laughlin Town Advisory Board voted 3-0 to return proposed revisions of a county ordinance about the minimum requirements to open a casino-hotel in Clark County to the Laughlin Community Development Committee, starting with its June 11 meeting.
Belmont will have a wild card in 'Casino'
BALTIMORE - No one wanted to be accused of looking past the Preakness, but that's what happened for backers of Big Brown, who easily won Part 2 of the Triple Crown yesterday.
Tim Kawakami's Talking Points
1. Peter Magowan, announces retirement as Giants' managing general partner: He proved that a great ballpark is its own reward.
Cheap is in, Disney could tell Vegas
This is not a good economy to take a gamble in.
Altoona casino looks for ways to move ahead with new hotel Prairie project
The casino is eager to become more of a destination spot for out-of-towners. However, it cannot start financing until the 2010 referendum passes that would allow Prairie Meadows to offer casino gambling for another eight years.
SoCal bus crash kills 1, injures 22
LUDLOW (AP) — A charter bus overturned Saturday on a Mojave Desert freeway, killing a woman and injuring 22 other people, authorities said. The bus was heading to the gambling town of Laughlin, Nev., when it crashed about three miles east of the town of Ludlow shortly before 11 a.m.
Big Brown gallops closer to Triple Crown
BALTIMORE - The move bordered on outrageous, a sustained display of speed, power and authority that left the stunned field of horses in the stretch drive of the Preakness Stakes looking as if they were in a different race.
Insider tips: Great Italian food in Vegas
Venture off the tourist map for some great dining. And if it's in a strip mall, so what? When you stop to think about it, Las Vegas is as Italian as a tray of manicotti. Diners can get a better-than-average meal here, but not where they might think.
Pens rushing toward glory
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License plates can help save history
Sun, May 18, 2008 (2 a.m.) Las Vegas is celebrating its centennial — again! In a drive to raise money for several historic preservation efforts, city officials have reintroduced Centennial license plates, which feature the famous “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign on them.
Project required collaboration, old-fashioned digging
Sun, May 18, 2008 (2 a.m.) The Las Vegas Sun has unveiled a rich multimedia chronicle of the city’s history, from its humble birth as a railroad stop to its present-day status as the entertainment capital of the world.
How Vegas became a city like no other
Sun, May 18, 2008 (2 a.m.) For what was for so long a small town, Las Vegas always has been about big things. The gangsters and the gaming pioneers were larger than life.
The art of entrepreneurship
Sun, May 18, 2008 (2:03 a.m.) The economic news is relentless. Home foreclosures. Teetering mortgage companies. Tottering airlines. Brands that once rode high are going bankrupt. Job losses. Dangerous levels of public and private debt.
MY MONSTER HORSE WILL FINISH JOB
Rick Dutrow Jr. trains Big Brown, the undefeated Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, who's in line to become the first Triple Crown winner in 30 years. This week, he shared his thoughts and insights with Post readers. As told to Ed Fountaine. *...
Two down for 'Brown'
BALTIMORE - He did it with style and confidence, putting him on the precipice of joining the most select group in thoroughbred racing history.
'Grand' guests hit MGM at Foxwoods
A crush of A-list celebrities descended upon the Foxwoods Resort Saturday to kick off the opening of the area's newest addition in upscale luxury - the MGM Grand hotel.
Florida's wild side
BIG CYPRESS SEMINOLE RESERVATION, Fla. -- The old Florida -- at least one version of it -- still exists, a world away from the hip crowds at Miami's South Beach or the posh condos of Naples.
Casino chief gambles on market
Chief Executive Terry Lanni said the casino company plans to push ahead with new projects even after construction costs and a troubled economy sent its first-quarter profit tumbling 30 percent.
Big kick, big win, big talk
Baltimore- The move bordered on outrageous, a sustained display of speed, power and authority that left the stunned field of horses in the stretch drive of the Preakness Stakes looking as if they were in a different race.
T talk
Mark Twain sites openHANNIBAL, Mo. |Historic sites in Mark Twain's hometown are open and safe despite reports of some flooding.The Mississippi River was a few feet above flood stage, and some low lying streets were flooded as of early May, according to The Hannibal Courier Post, but downtown is protected by a flood levee.
ADA suits divide business, disabled communities
The closure of Eureka's Arctic Circle last month -- prompted in part by an Americans with Disabilities Act noncompliance lawsuit filed by Eureka attorney Jason K.
Larry Bird's former home to be resort
Fans of basketball legend Larry Bird will soon be able to sleep in the star's former bedroom, relax in his extra-long leather chair and take a dip in his old swimming pool -- for a price.
Big win for Big Brown in Preakness Stakes
With a kiss and a tap in yesterday's Preakness Stakes, Big Brown took off and left the field -- if not the talk of whips and breakdowns and the death of filly Eight Belles in the Kentucky Derby -- in the distance.
The great wet north: Niagara's Canadian side
There are plenty of good reasons to visit Canada, but ironically one of the best is the view of Niagara's American Falls from the Canadian side. The head-on view of the American and Bridal Veil Falls is spectacular by day and even better at night.
Montreal, it's to dine for
New York may be the greatest city in the world, but sophisticated, international Montreal flaunts dining as dazzling as the Big Apple's. The bilingual French-Canadian metropolis tempts with all sorts of restaurants: celeb chefs' posh domains, funky little BYOBs and heritage-proud kitchens that revel in Quebec's bounty.
Triple crown!
Three rising stars took center stage last night on HBO’s Boxing After Dark from Terrible’s Primm Valley Casino Resort in Primm, Nev., 45 minutes south of Las Vegas.
POLICE & FIRE REPORT
SALISBURY -- A Salisbury man faces multiple gun, drug and fleeing and eluding charges after he allegedly led city police on a brief foot chase Friday.
Trainer says his horse ready to Triple up
BALTIMORE - He called his shot and won the Kentucky Derby.
Your City Your News for Saturday, May 18, 2008
Your City Your News for Saturday, May 18, 2008
Bob Ford: "Everyone was running for second."
BALTIMORE - The jockeys came off the track in a straggling line and trudged to the scale near the winner's circle. Their faces had a thin coating of dirt where the goggles hadn't covered and each of them was shaking his head.
Business Briefs for Saturday, May 18, 2008
Business Briefs for Saturday, May 18, 2008
Congestion, frustration high on Tacoma streets with most crashes
It's simple physics – two cars can't occupy the same space at the same time. We all know what happens when they try. The News Tribune looked at the 10 intersections in Tacoma where the most crashes are happening. We tried to figure out why and what changes might help.
Upshaw: NFL owners will opt out of deal
NFL owners could opt out of their agreement with the players union next week, leaving open the possibility of a 2010 season without a salary cap.
Specter isn’t accepting Goodell’s ‘Spygate’ is over stance
As he is in the habit of doing, commissioner Roger Goodell climbed to the top of the NFL’s imaginary mountain last week, believing he had the power to absolve all football sins.
ANALYSIS / Vegas bets and loses on high end; Disney wins with price cuts
This is not a good economy to take a gamble in. Las Vegas has, and it's hurting casino profits. Disney has not, and the "Magic Kingdom" is reaping the winnings. In theory, it's not supposed to be this way. The gaming business often brags that it's recession-...
Unbeaten Big Brown is Triple Crown threat
The move bordered on outrageous, a sustained display of speed, power and authority that left a stunned field of horses in the stretch drive...
Bus overturns in Calif. desert, 1 dead, 22 hurt
LUDLOW, Calif.-- A casino trip turned deadly when a charter bus overturned on a Mojave Desert freeway, killing a woman and injuring 22 others.
Local transplants pick their faves
They left family, friends and the things they love about Hawaii -- a temperate climate, tropical flowers, the ocean and Zippy's -- for the thrill of performing in a top show on the Las Vegas Strip.
Reporter's Notebook: Al Giordano
The second Bush term is going to make the first four years look like the good old days.
Democrat-Gazette wins APME sweepstakes award
HEBER SPRINGS — The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette was the sweepstakes winner in its division and earned 15 first-place nods in the 2007 Arkansas Associated Press Managing Editors awards presented Saturday in Heber Springs. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition)
Martin Whitmarsh Q&A
Monaco demonstrates ''how brave the drivers are'' A week ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, Martin Whitmarsh, CEO Formula 1 of McLaren Mercedes, explains the approach required to take on this historic circuit and talks of the event's uniqueness...
Leaving The Driving To SEAT Works Fine
I was all alone at the little bus stop shelter at the edge of the parking lots at Olde Mistick Village one
Foxwoods Dealers Protest For Union
North Stonington - It was hard at times Saturday to hear Bob Fandetti talk. Cars, buses and trucks speeding down Route 2 blew their horns
Wind Creek Casino rises up on Interstate 65
ATMORE — The tower reaches 16 stories above the interchange of Interstate 65 and Alabama 21 — taller than any building between Montgomery and Mobile along the north-south corridor. Travelers passing through know by the scope of the construction that this is no ordinary project.
The prestige of the Principality
Monaco GP - Honda - Preview : Round six of the championship takes the Honda Racing F1 Team to Monaco for the most prestigious motor race in the world.
Relaxation sets in at Meskwaki spa
TAMA --- Within these walls, tension melts and stress is washed away.
Living large
Good things come in small packages. At just 1,214 square miles, Little Rhody is smaller than some Texas counties, but its stature has never kept it from thinking big. Witness its bay-spanning suspension bridge and first-in-the-nation outdoor jazz festival. For leads on exploring a baker's dozen of the biggest things in the smallest state, turn to Page M8.
What's governor's strategy for Medicaid?
We're certain that Gov. Haley Barbour has a strategy for the special session he called for Wednesday, but darn if we know what it is.
Leaving Buffalo and getting away from it all
Cindy Barone and her girlfriends would sometimes celebrate a birthday by driving to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., to have a nice lunch or relax with a spa treatment.
Much is at stake as school district voters go to polls
Barker
Two easy; one to go
Mortal horses do not run like undefeated Preakness winner Big Brown flies. He lifts off. No -- he blasts off. The overhead video from the blimp on NBC-TV will become a classic for the shock-and-awe effect of Big Brown sprinting off from the field to win the Preakness by 51/4 lengths. "I just let him go -- bye-bye," said jockey Kent Desormeaux, describing the rocket launch in the ...
It's legal; just don't get caught
News item: Former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh said in an interview last week that he knew at the time it was wrong to covertly videotape opposing teams' signals for New England coach Bill Belichick.
Center of attention; There's never a dull moment in Lincoln City and Depoe Bay
LINCOLN CITY ’It was just another spring day in this resort town on the central Oregon Coast. I woke up in a quiet bed-and-breakfast inn with a view of Siletz Bay. I flew a kite on the beach. I took a cooking lesson. I made a colorful float in a glass-art studio. And I watched the sun set over the Pacific Ocean from a window table in a fine-dining restaurant.
Preakness won in chestnut blur
BALTIMORE - Mortal horses do not run like undefeated Preakness winner Big Brown flies.
Penguins' young guns looking for early success ... Contract talks least of Anah
IN TOMORROW'S PAPER:
Volunteers clear a path for Lehigh trail's resurgence
Just east of Bethlehem's Sand Island stretches a 400-foot patch of trees framing the Lehigh River.
Big victories leave big questions
BALTIMORE – Thoroughbred racing always is hungry for a new hero. And the sport particularly is desperate for a hero after the death of the filly Eight Belles tarnished the Kentucky Derby and produced a torrent of bad publicity.
Vegas luxury resorts lose, Disney price cuts win
This is not a good economy to take a gamble in.
Barkley needs to stop rolling dice before he busts
Charles Barkley doesn't have a gambling problem. Never mind that $400,000 he currently owes a Las Vegas casino, or the $10 million in gambling debts he once admitted to running up over several years.
Leisure firm to develop Cagayan int'l airport
In a bid to boost tourism in northwest of Luzon, publicly listed Leisure and Resorts World Corp. (LRWC) has tied up with the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority for the development of a P4 billion international airport in Sta. Ana in Cagayan province.
Roberts third in 3k steeplechase
Maggie Roberts took third in the women's 3,000-meter steeplechase as the Shasta College women's team finished 10th in the team standings Saturday at the California Junior College Track and Field Championships in Cerritos.
BIG TRIPLE CROWN CHANCE FOR BROWN
Kentucky Derby hero Big Brown is long odds-on with British bookmakers to complete the American Triple Crown after another awesome display in the Preakness Stakes.
Motorcycle blessing on Hamburg Fairgrounds
HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) - Local motorcycle enthusiasts will be seeking some divine intervention Sunday to keep their rides safe this summer.
The dealmaker of River Rock
Harvey Hopkins seems an unlikely choice to head the tribe that runs River Rock Casino, which in a little over five years has grown into a 140 million a year enterprise.
Big Brown Odds-On to Win First Triple Crown Title in 30 Years
May 18 (Bloomberg) -- Big Brown beat his closest rivals by a total of 10 lengths in the Triple Crown's first two races and heads for New York as the odds-on favorite to complete the first sweep of thoroughbred racing's premier series in 30 years.
The good oil on sport
Mark "The Ear" Oberhardt has his weekly, and whimsical, look at what's happening in the world of sport.
Helideck may back up
HELIDECK is likely to be one of the last entrants in the Doomben 10,000.
SUNDAY MORNING UPDATE: The SHS Television auction schedule of items up for bid
Again this spring, the Swampscott Reporter’s Web site – right here at Wicked Local Swampscott – is providing an online source for what’s going on in the annual Swampscott High School Television auction . Here’s the schedule for the 10th annual Swampscott High School Television auction, airing nightly Monday to Thursday, may 19-22, on Channel 15 on Comcast cable systems and on Channel ...
Young guns looking for success
Should it happen that the Pittsburgh Penguins win the Stanley Cup, and that's at least a 50-50 bet, then Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin will be accomplishing something that has never happened in an expanded hockey world.
Assembly looks at casino scheme
Plans for a £35m casino, hotel and leisure complex in Norfolk are to be considered by EERA.
Column: Is Big Brown simply the best of a bad bunch?
BALTIMORE -- Thoroughbred racing always is hungry for a new hero. And the sport particularly is desperate for a hero after the death of the filly Eight Belles tarnished the Kentucky Derby and produced a torrent of bad publicity. So it was understandable that Big Brown's victory in the Preakness would be greeted with elation and lavish superlatives. "In 27 years of riding, I never saw a horse ...
Rowe: Triple ‘Brown’? Industry hopes so
Big Brown's easy 5 1/4-length romp to victory in an accident-free Preakness Stakes on Saturday was everything thoroughbred racing could have hoped for.
Biltmore gearing up for Memorial Day Weekend
The Tahoe Biltmore will present activities for families and the military during a two-day Memorial Day Weekend celebration. The festivities will be held outdoors in the front parking lot next Saturday and Sunday.
Police: Man Arrested In Connection With Tenafly Triple Homicide
News 4 New York's Brian Thompson has learned police arrested a man in connection with the stabbing deaths of three people discovered in a Tenafly home Friday night.
Beach traffic report
Deputies rerouting traffic on the beach (1 p.m.)
One last hurdle for Big Brown
The last hurdle for Big Brown en route to the Triple Crown is Casino Drive at the Belmont Stakes on June 7.
The true cost of illiteracy is too high
In today’s world of runaway prices, few escape the necessity of changing lifestyles in order to provide basic necessities for their family’s survival: housing, food, medical care, education, and even the transportation expenses of getting to and from their jobs to pay for those needs.
Casino operator to co-develop Cagayan airport
MANILA, Philippines - Listed Leisure and Resorts World Corp. (LRWC) will co-develop with the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority a P4-billion international airport in Sta. Ana, Cagayan to facilitate easy travel for its casino clients, while boosting domestic tourism up north.
Racing: Derby winner C'est La Guerre sold
The $700,000 Mercedes Derby winner C'est La Guerre has been sold to Australia. It is believed the principal buyer is Melbourne's Lloyd Williams. Trainer Kevin Myers was unavailable for comment last night.
Foxwoods Dealers, UAW Supporters Rally In Front Of MGM Grand
Hundreds of United Auto Workers members joined Foxwoods Resort Casino dealers in a rally Sunday morning to protest the lack of a contract with the
Casino trip turns deadly when charter bus flips on Mojave freeway
LUDLOW (AP) - A casino trip turned deadly when a charter bus overturned on a Mojave Desert freeway, killing a woman and injuring 22 others.
CANNES '08 BIZ DAILY | Weinstein Takes "The Alchemist," Reliance Gives Funding To Hollywood, MGM Discusses New Plans, ...
Continuing coverage of the Marche du Film in Cannes, indieWIRE reports on the latest deals and news from the Croisette. The Weinstein Company buys the rights to best-selling book " The Alchemist ," Reliance announced plans to fund Hollywood production companies, IFC Films takes " L'Aventure ," MGM heads discuss the company's future at the American Pavilion, a look at the Korean Pavillion, and ...
Thank you for the music & the memories, Neil!
I did close my eyes for a while and, true enough, while Neil Sedaka was on the stage of the Araneta Coliseum Saturday night — his third time to perform in the same venue in, hold your breath, 48 years! — singing one hit after another, more than two dozens of them, he sounded exactly like he did decades ago.
1 dead, 21 injured in charter bus accident
California emergency officials Sunday looked for clues into a fatal weekend accident in the Mojave Desert when a tour bus overturned on its way to Nevada.A charter bus run by Royal American of Glendale, Calif., skidded 100 feet down Interstate 40 Saturday morning when the driver flipped his vehicle following an unexplained drift into the median, the Los Angeles Times said Sunday.A 31-year-old ...
Marian stars in Ogie Alcasid new video
ACTRESS Marian Rivera will be the freshest face in singer-composer Ogie Alcasid's newest music video from his album titled "The Filipino Songbook".
P1-B hotel-casino to rise at Clark
CLARK FREEPORT -- A P1-billion tourism-related establishment is set to rise inside this Freeport, the Clark Development Corp. (CDC) announced.
P4-B int'l airport soon to rise in Cagayan
First Cagayan Leisure and Resort Corp. (FCLRC) together with the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority will spend as much as P4 billion to build an international airport in Sta. Ana, Cagayan as part of a medium-term plan to transform the Freeport into a first class tourist destination and a major transshipment hub in the Asia-Pacific Rim.
Is Brown the new Red?
Big Brown isn't just looking like a Triple Crown threat. Ray Kerrison says he's looking another legendary winner, Big Red.
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