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University of Kansas prepared to tighten belt for lean timesUniversity of Kansas is making it clear many would lose their jobs if colleges were forced to cut their budgets. How many jobs at KU and at Kansas State University would likely be cut if the schools have to shave 7 percent from their budgets.
Smoking Ban Begins Next WeekSTATE COLLEGE, CENTRE COUNTY – On September 11, 2008 Pennsylvania will ban smoking in all public places.
Hurricane Gustav fades moving into Louisiananational/gustav-evacuations folder. AP Video. With BC-Gustav-Left Behind, BC-Tropical Weather AP Photo LABL105, LABL104, NYOTK AP Graphics HURR COMPARE By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and MARY FOSTER= Associated Press Writers=
Summer Tourism Numbers Down SlightlyHigher fuel prices and a tighter economy are keeping many tourists close to home.
Asian Americans Combating the Gambling AddictionAs APAs and their families struggle with the effects of gambling addiction, different organizations seek to educate and provide treatment.
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Chippewas of Rama First Nation election resultsThe votes have been counted and it seems the Chippewa’s of Rama First Nation were pleased with the council that had served them for the 2006-2008 term. All but two of the previous council members were re-elected for the 2008-2010 term. Sharon Stinson Henry is now going into her fifth [...]
Kansas City: Shelter From The Storm For New Orleans ResidentsAn estimated 1.9 million people left their lives behind as Hurricane Gustav approached this weekend and made landfall on Monday. About 90 percent of people hit the road over the weekend. There are also some who left their beloved New Orleans behind three years ago after Katrina pounded the Gulf Coast and now consider themselves Kansas Citians.
Surge from Gustav floods first floor of Hard Rock casinoThe ground floor of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Biloxi's casino row was flooded during the storm surge today (Monday) from Hurricane Gustav and wind-whipped water continued to splash into its parking garage.
Gustav easier on Mississippi than KatrinaMississippi's Gulf Coast, which sustained major damage three years ago in Hurricane Katrina, fared better Monday as Hurricane Gustav slipped west, giving Louisiana the brunt of its powerful east side.
Norman Grandmaison dies, owned Ashworth by the Sea, Casino HAMPTON and#8212; The Seacoast is remembering and honoring a Hampton Beach icon, Norman Louis Grandmaison.
Get your poker face onSomerset County is getting its own Texas Hold 'Em poker tournament. Play begins at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22 at the Shimon & Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater. Entry fee of $100 in advance or $110 at the door includes a set of start-up chips.
Gustav fading; damage not clear yetHundreds of thousands without power. • 2008 Hurricane Guide. • Stormwatch blog with pnj.com meteorologist.
Gustav only sideswipes New Orleans NEW ORLEANS -- A weaker-than-expected Hurricane Gustav swirled into the fishing villages and oil-and-gas towns of Lousiana's Cajun country Monday, delivering only a glancing blow to New...
Hurricane Gustav Weakens; Levees Remain a ConcernHurricane Gustav slammed into the heart of Louisiana's fishing and oil industry with 110 mph winds Monday, delivering only a glancing blow to New Orleans that raised hopes the city would escape the kind of catastrophic flooding brought by Katrina three years ago. That did not mean the state survived the storm without damage. A levee in the southeast part of the state was on the verge of ...
Tribe opposes coal fired plantsThe Tribal Council of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe made it clear, by resolution, that they are opposed to and deeply concerned about the impact the eight proposed coal fired plants will have on Michigan, the Tribe and the future "seven generations" of people.
Lewis Telethon Raises Record $65MJerry Lewis has raised a record $65 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in his annual Labor Day telethon.
Actor Michael Pate dies, aged 88Australian actor, writer and director Michael Pate has died, aged 88. Pate, who spent seven decades in show business, died of respiratory failure late Monday at Gosford Hospital, a spokesman for the NSW Central Coast Area Health Service said.
Lewis telethon raises record $65 million for MDALAS VEGAS | Jerry Lewis raised a record $65 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in his annual Labor Day telethon, a benefit that also made a pitch for those inconvenienced by Hurricane Gustav.
Lachlan's new commanderThe new Lachlan Area Police Commander believes the public has a vital role to play in the protection of local communities.
Gustav brings high wind, coastal flooding to Miss."We're fine. We'll come out all well," Tuber said as he and others used a pump and a large hose to remove the water.
Gustav slams Louisiana; 1M without power(Update) NEW ORLEANS - Hurricane Gustav slammed into the heart of Louisiana's fishing and oil industry with 110 mph winds Monday, delivering only a glancing blow to New Orleans that raised hopes the city would escape the kind of catastrophic flooding brought by Katrina three years ago.
Jerry Lewis telethon raises record $65 million for Muscular DystrophyLAS VEGAS - Jerry Lewis raised a record $65 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in his annual Labour Day telethon, a benefit that also made a pitch for those inconvenienced by hurricane Gustav.
Gulf Coast emotions tried, but some find good timeEvacuees in shelters far from their homes in vulnerable New Orleans sat wondering if they would emerge unscathed. Although preliminary reports of damage and flooding in the city on Monday were positive, it was hard for some to be relieved.
Lewis Raises Record $65M In TelethonJerry Lewis raises a record $65 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in his annual Labor Day telethon.
Fair play to Arsenal for sticking boot into bad boy BartonIF Joey Barton was unsure what fellow players thought of him after his thuggery landed him in jail, he was left in no doubt at Arsenal. They despise him.
Jerry Lewis' Telethon Raises $65 Million For MDAJerry Lewis raised a record $65 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in his annual Labor Day telethon. This year's 22-hour telethon added a special plea for MDA-registered families forced to evacuate their homes as the hurricane made landfall Monday in Louisiana.
Gustav pounds US economyBillions of dollars are at stake in other economic sectors in the US due to Hurricane Gustav.
Collegian abroad: say "bonjour" to bars, shopping in MontrealMONTREAL - It wasn't halfway through the summer before my sister called me up in need of a spontaneous vacation. With little money to spend, we decided a trip to Montreal would be cheap, while still chic.
Featured VideosUpdated: Hurricane Gustav is quickly losing its punch after plowing through south Louisiana's fishing and oil industry. Full Story > Reported by Kontji Anthony Evacuees find comfort in familiar surroundings Updated: Eddie Perkins is back in Memphis. But it is no ordinary visit.
Moments in time for Capello that shaped future but were soon consigned to the pastCapello was born in the Bisiacheria, in the northeast corner of Italy in which there was brutal fighting in both world wars. Guerrino, his father, was sent to a prison camp in Germany and returned in 1945.
Chauvinism on the wane?I HAVE always loved carnival funfairs. Just like at a glittering casino, the atmosphere at a funfair is almost guaranteed to be entertaining, exciting and unpredictable.
Ex-managers of Bank of China found guilty in USA federal jury in Las Vegas on Friday convicted two former principals of China's largest bank, who have been resident in the United States for the past seven years, of embezzlement and money laundering in the biggest case of its kind since 1949.
I-Team: Major Fundraising Underway For Nevada Cancer InstituteThe name Oscar Goodman is one that's very familiar to Southern Nevadans. But someday, another Oscar Goodman could become a household name all over the world -- and maybe even overshadow the mayor.
Racino Rally in Lawrence CountyBackers of a race track and casino in Lawrence County want a public show of support. Developer Carmen Shick is organizing Racino Rally OH-eight. The state gaming board has yet to approve a license for the project, which is expected to create 25-hundred jobs.
CNN - Gustav Easier On Mississippi Than KatrinaMississippi's Gulf Coast, Which Sustained Major Damage Three Years Ago In Hurricane Katrina, Fared Better Monday As Hurricane Gustav Slipped West, Giving Louisiana The Brunt Of Its Powerful East Side.
Costa's broken promiseCLAIMS the derailing of the Government's electricity asset-sale jeapordises the Lismore Base Hospital redevelopment are contradicted by official Parliamentary records, Lismore MP Thomas George has said.
Jerry Lewis telethon raises record $65 millionJerry Lewis raised a record $65 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in his annual telethon on Monday's Labor Day holiday, a benefit that also made a pitch for those affected by Hurricane Gustav.
Lewis' telethon raises $65 million for MDAThis year's 22-hour telethon added a special plea for MDA-registered families forced to evacuate their homes as the hurricane made landfall Monday in Louisiana.
Lewis’ telethon raises $65 million for MDAMon, Sep 1, 2008 (3:42 p.m.) Jerry Lewis raised a record $65 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in his annual Labor Day telethon, a benefit that also made a pitch for those affected by the Hurricane Gustav.
Hurricane Gustav slams La.; 1M without powerMon, Sep 1, 2008 (3:42 p.m.) Hurricane Gustav slammed into the heart of Louisiana's fishing and oil industry with 110 mph winds Monday, delivering only a glancing blow to New Orleans that raised hopes the city would escape the kind of catastrophic flooding brought by Katrina three years ago.
New Orleans “cautiously optimistic” levees will holdHurricane Gustav downgraded to a category one storm after nearly 2 million people evacuated from coastal Louisiana
Plenty Of Damage In New Orleans From Hurricane GustavCartons of food, water, blankets and other supplies to sustain 1 million people for three days were ready to be distributed Monday as FEMA anxiously eyed Louisiana levees to gauge...
Time to partyCongress is all set to pass an interesting bill. That bill, authored by Joe de V, proposes to strengthen political parties by penalizing turncoatism and allowing accredited parties to obtain government subsidies. Joe de V justifies the subsidies thus:
Small South Texas town dreams big GRANJENO, Texas -- Fresh off his electoral victory in May, Mayor Vicente Garza Jr. has embarked on a quixotic project, betting against long odds that a casino could secure the future of...
Espina: Awesome AugustAWESOME! Cebu, despite some rainy days, glowed with festive events, weddings and celebrations. September beckons with more interesting happenings. It seems my travel calendar is filled up and Zonta is preparing for the area and district meetings for late October and November. The Thanksgiving Concert Tours of University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Dramatics and Cultural Ensemble(Allef) will ...
Gustav Weakens as it Moves Inland, Mostly Spares New OrleansAt 11 p.m. EDT Gustav weakened to a tropical storm as it crossed central Louisiana, with the storm's maximum sustained winds falling to about 60 mph.
Labor Day Telethon Airs On KPRCHOUSTON -- A Labor Day tradition -- giving to Jerry's kids -- once again aired on KPRC Local 2. The annual Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon began Sunday at 11 p.m. and ended at 6 p.m. Monday.
Gustav only sideswipes New Orleans as levees holdBy ROBERT TANNER and VICKI SMITH NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- A weaker-than-expected Gustav swirled into the fishing villages and oil-and-gas towns of Louisiana's Cajun country Monday, delivering only a glancing blow to New Orleans that did little more than send water sloshing harmlessly over its rebuilt floodwalls.
These septuagenarian CEOs can teach Gen Y a thing or twoSeniors who run the show aren't the norm in business. But quite a number do.
Gustav Weakens to Tropical StormA weaker-than-expected Hurricane Gustav swirled into the fishing villages and oil-and-gas towns of Louisiana's Cajun country Monday, delivering only a glancing blow to New Orleans that did little more than send water sloshing harmlessly over its rebuilt floodwalls.
STORM 10:15PM UPDATE: GUSTAV WEAKENS TO A TROPICAL STORMAs of 10:00PM Hurricane Gustav has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm.
Hurricane Gustav slams LouisianaNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hurricane Gustav slammed into the heart of Louisiana’s fishing and oil industry with 110 mph winds Monday, delivering only a glancing blow to New Orleans that raised hopes the city would escape the kind of catastrophic flooding brought by Katrina three years ago.
Bizarre attack on ATV driver in AlbertaPolice in Valleyview, Alta., have charged a 31-year-old man after an an attack in which the victim was doused with gasoline and threatened with being burnt alive.
Gustav Weakens To Tropical Storm Over La.Forecasters said Gustav had weakened to a tropical storm Monday, but not before it swirled into fishing villages and oil-and-gas towns of Louisiana's Cajun country, causing extensive damage.
'AHAS' NIETES' NEXT FIGHT WILL BE IN THE U.S.Cebu City -- WBO minimumweight champion Donnie 'Ahas' Nietes who successfully defended his title last Saturday night at the Waterfront Hotel & Casino here against Eddy Castro of Nicaragua via 2nd round knockout, is poised to campaign in the United States starting on his next fight, his manager Michael Aldeguer has revealed.
Gustav slams La. coast west of New OrleansNEW ORLEANS - A weakened Hurricane Gustav crashed today into the flood-prone but nearly deserted coast of Louisiana, making landfall west of New Orleans as a Category 2 storm.
By Robert Tanner and Vicki SmithNEW ORLEANS - Gustav has weakened to a tropical storm as it crosses central Louisiana.
Gustav Downgraded To Tropical StormThe National Hurricane Center says Gustav is now a tropical storm, with top sustained winds of 60 miles-an-hour.
Final Kansas casino reports reveal no surprisesThe latest (and last) wave in the flood of Kansas casino consultants’ reports issued during the past year are in.
Gustav Weakens to Tropical Storm; Damage Surveys Begin TuesdayA weaker-than-expected Gustav has been downgraded to a tropical storm after it swirled into the fishing villages and oil-and-gas towns of Louisiana's Cajun country Monday. It delivered only a glancing blow to New Orleans that did little more than send water sloshing harmlessly over its rebuilt floodwalls.
First-Rate Foodies Chew The FatThe Connecticut Restaurant Association gets together at Mohegan Sun casino today for its annual Salute to Excellence Awards & Recognition Dinner, where the food will be gourmet and the fine wine will flow.
Clash With Tribe Spurs Effort to Shut a CasinoA standoff between a county sheriff?s deputies and leaders of the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians has led to an unusual effort to close a casino in Riverside County, Calif.
(UPDATE 2) Gustav only sideswipes New OrleansNEW ORLEANS -- A weaker-than-expected Hurricane Gustav swirled into the fishing villages and oil-and-gas towns of Lousiana's Cajun country Monday, delivering only a glancing blow to New Orleans that did little more than send water sloshing harmlessly over its rebuilt floodwalls.
Prolific actor Michael Pate diesAUSTRALIAN actor, writer and director Michael Pate has died, aged 88.
A CLASS ACT DOWN SOUTHWe have always enjoyed going around the Visayas and Mindanao covering the fights of promising youngsters all of whom are striving to emulate the incredible achievements of national treasure Manny Pacquiao for Viva Sports top-rated weekly boxing show, "The Main Event," which has for years been supported by our valued friends from Tanduay.
My first jobArea residents discuss their start in the world of work It's Labor Day, a holiday when workers in the United States are honored with a day off or are given holiday pay for working.
One million without power in LouisianaNEW ORLEANS — Hurricane Gustav slammed into the heart of Louisiana’s fishing and oil industry with 110 mph winds today, delivering only a glancing blow to New Orleans that raised hopes the city would escape the kind of catastrophic flooding brought by Katrina three years ago.
Spin3 partners with Spin palaceAccording to Spin3, existing customers and new players of Spin Palace's casino can now use their mobile phones to experience the outstanding graphics and user-friendly gameplay on an array of casino games, including classic casino games, and progressive slots.
Sam Rockwell - Rockwell Enjoyed Kissing Scenes With MacdonaldActor SAM ROCKWELL fears he may have upset his real-life girlfriend on the set of new film CHOKE - because his movie beau was such a good kisser. The star, who plays a ...
Mike Pound: On a roof during a hurricane? MoronReally, the Republicans didn’t have any choice. They had to cut back on their national convention this week. They had to scale the whole thing down. It was the only smart thing to do.
7:35 P.M. UPDATE: Storm maintains hurricane strengthGustav causes widespread power outages, relatively minor damage here
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Aussie acting legend Pate dead at 88AUSTRALIAN actor, writer and director Michael Pate has died, aged 88 years old.
New Orleans relieved, but levee trouble spots remainNow a tropical storm, Gustav didn't inflict the horrifying damage Katrina brought three years ago. But a levee in southeastern Louisiana was in danger of collapse.
New Orleans survives, for nowNEW Orleans appears to have weathered a pounding from Hurricane Gustav, but more brewing giant storms threaten the city with a return of its worst nightmare.
Scenes from the storm zoneThree years ago, corpses lay rotting in the streets outside the Morial Convention Center. It was a scene so chaotic and depraved, even the police dared not venture inside.
Pa. ban on smoking in public places starts Sept. 11HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The clock is ticking on smokers who want to light up in bars, restaurants and other public places in Pennsylvania.
Blowing throughAs emergency workers begin assessing the damage from Hurricane Gustav today, flooding in this western edge of the Mississippi Gulf Coast could require weeks of attention.
Gaming VC Says Offer Talks Ended, Earnings Will Meet EstimatesSept. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Gaming VC Holdings SA , owner of the Casino Club online-betting brand, said talks on a possible takeover bid for the company ended and first-half earnings will meet analysts' estimates.
Qtel, Gulf companies vie for Lebanon’s 2 mobile licencesBEIRUT: Lebanon is ready to auction off its two state-owned mobile telephone companies after six years of delay to lower debt that equals almost twice annual economic output, Finance Minister Mohamed Chatah said.
No disaster for Hard Rock with GustavHard Rock Biloxi appears to have made it this time. Gustav isn't going to stop the gaming spot from loving all and serving all for long, according to Biloxi reports. The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino was representative of Katrina's damage to Mississippi's Gulf Coast, with the storm destroying the place just weeks before it was scheduled to open and whipping Elvis Presley's Army uniform briefly to ...
Gustav sideswipes New OrleansNEW ORLEANS - A weaker-than-expected Hurricane Gustav swirled into the fishing villages and oil-and-gas towns of Lousiana's Cajun country Monday, delivering only a glancing blow to New Orleans that did little more than send water sloshing harmlessly over its rebuilt floodwalls.
GUSTAVMembers of the MEMA Emergency Control Center man their stations Sunday night and Monday morning, waiting for the ...Major local thoroughfares were reported impassable due to flooding in all three Coast counties. The storm uprooted trees and downed power lines. Gustav left 92,571 without power statewide - more than half of them in the six southernmost counties of Pearl River, Stone, George, Hancock, Harrison and Jackson.
Big Easy bruised but not batteredA weaker-than-expected Hurricane Gustav pounded the sparsely populated central Louisiana coast Monday but appeared to spare New Orleans from its worst wind and waves.
Q&A with the author of Yellow Roses, Margaret CoelRocky Mountain News books editor Patti Thorn chats with Margaret Coel, author of the popular Wind River Reservation mysteries, about her contribution to A Dozen on Denver and her writing life.
Historic quest will wait another dayRUIDOSO — Heavy rains and a sloppy racetrack have once again stalled Peppers Pride's bid for a spot atop the record books.
Telethon tally $65 millionLAS VEGAS — Jerry Lewis raised a record $65 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in his annual Labor Day telethon, a benefit that also made a pitch for those inconvenienced by Hurricane Gustav.
Sandoval, Stout among big winnersTOWAOC, Colo. — Four Corners fighters Levi Stout and Rylan Sandoval had a great Saturday night in southwest Colorado, with each winning his match in the first round of mixed martial arts action at Ute Mountain Casino.
Big relief in Big EasyNEW ORLEANS — A weaker-than-expected Hurricane Gustav swirled into the fishing villages and oil-and-gas towns of Louisiana’s Cajun country Monday, delivering only a glancing blow to New Orleans that did little more than send water sloshing harmlessly over its rebuilt floodwalls.
SPORTS: Molitor victory sets up title showdownBy THE CANADIAN PRESS RAMA, Ont. — The fifth successful defence of his IBF junior featherweight title was barely 30 minutes old when Steve Molitor started looking down the road and thinking big. A rare unification bout against WBA champ Celestino Caballero looms Nov. 21 — provided the [...]
The personal and social impacts of pokie machinesSocial marketing and television campaigns about problem gambling have raised public awareness about the severity of the problem within New Zealand in the last year.
Remington Park: It has been 20 happy years for track's starterThis weekend is like any other for Ed Crane at Remington Park. He'll get the horses to the gate. He'll make sure they're all ready. And then he'll let them go. It's what he does as the race starter at Remington. It's what he's been doing the last 20 years. It's what he hopes he can do for another 20. Ed and his wife, Faye, made a bold move in the summer of 1988. Upon hearing the news of a new ...
Gustav fades as it moves into LouisianaNEW ORLEANS — Hurricane Gustav slammed into the heart of Louisiana’s fishing and oil industry with 110 mph winds Monday, delivering only a glancing blow to New Orleans that raised hopes the city would escape the kind of catastrophic flooding brought by Katrina three years ago.
Hope to cope Device gives new life to longtime epilepsy suffererScott Schrubb dreamed about a life without seizures. No grand-mal seizures that sent his body to the floor in convulsions several times a week and left him so exhausted that he slept for hours afterward.
Biloxi casinos begin work to dry outStorm surge from Hurricane Gustav flooded the ground floors of several of the popular Mississippi haunts.
Gulf Coast escapes the worst as Gustav hitsStorm inflicts damage but New Orleans' levees pass first test
02-09-2008: Ride the volatilityGone were the days when we see retailers punt the market when prices start to recover. Sad to say, for many years, we have not seen enormous crowd of retail investors flocking to the public gallery of stockbroking firms. There are various reasons for the lack of retail participation.
Jerry Lewis' Labor Day telethon sets new recordJerry Lewis has raised a record $65 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in his annual Labor Day telethon. The 22-hour telethon also included a special appeal for families registered with the association who were forced to leave their homes because of Hurricane Gustav.
Lawmakers get gaming boostWASHINGTON -- Some of the biggest names in the gambling world are betting on the congressional futures of Detroit Democratic Reps. John Conyers and Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick.
State Fair to offer tradition with twistThis year's State Fair features a lot of the new, with a nod to the past. For the 70th anniversary of the fall event, the state has gussied up the fairgrounds in Albuquerque's Southeast Heights.
Postcard from South China: the greening of a provinceGUANGZHOU, China
New Orleans survives hurricane's furyNEW Orleans appears to have weathered a pounding from Hurricane Gustav, but more brewing giant storms threaten the city with a return of its worst nightmare.
Hurricane Gustav prompts Louisiana couple to take flight -- againShrimpers Neang Pum and Sobong In fled Cambodia and survived Hurricane Katrina. Now they're forced to leave the boat they call home, with little gas and no place to go. They left the shrimp boat in which they work and live on the Louisiana shore, driving north at noon, daring the hurricane in their red Ford Expedition.
Breathing Easy in New OrleansThe Big Easy breathed easy last night after Hurricane Gustav blew through with only minor damage - despite apocalyptic warnings that the storm would be worse than Katrina. About 810,000 mostly empty homes lost power.
Gustav brings glancing blow to Miss., floods homes GULFPORT, Miss. -- This storm was no Katrina, but it was bad enough. Hurricane Gustav dealt a glancing blow to the Mississippi Coast on Monday, flooding hundreds of homes and...
Pips brings authentic Italian to AliantePIPS CUCINA & WINE BAR — Italian restaurant developed and owned by Rino Armeni, formerly of Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada and food and beverage director and Caesars Palace.
DEAL BUT NO DEALERFormer Excalibur poker dealers are disputing MGM Mirage's statements that they have been placed in gaming jobs at the company's other resorts. More than 40 Excalibur poker dealers lost their positions because of the casino's conversion to a fully automated poker room, which doesn't use dealers.
Gustav moves on The fragile New Orleans levees survived their first test in three years, holding firm and sheltering this saucer-shaped city from devastating floods.
Lewis raises $65M for MDAJerry Lewis raised a record $65 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in his annual Labor Day telethon, which also made a pitch for victims of Hurricane Gustav.
Playtech's Beach Life Progressive Jackpot Payout Passes the $4 Million Mark Again! Playtech , the leading designer, developer and licensor of software for the gaming industry is pleased to announce that WinAJackpot.com, the first progressive network to combine online, mobile and land-based jackpots via Playtech and its subsidiary Videobet, has once more delivered a jackpot payout of over $4 million!
Gustav Weakens To Tropical Depression Over La.The National Hurricane Center says Gustav has weakened to a tropical depression but is still a flood threat.
Small South Texas town dreams big with a casino(AP) GRANJENO, Texas - Fresh off his electoral victory in May, Mayor Vicente Garza Jr. has embarked on a quixotic project, betting against long odds that a casino could secure the future of this indebted town of 485 residents.
NIC center offers new classesPOST FALLS -- North Idaho residents can learn how to stretch their minds, bodies and dollars through new classes at North Idaho College's Workforce Training and Community Education Center.
Good news about Gustav: It was no KatrinaNew Orleans can get back to its comeback. Three years ago, Hurricane Katrina traumatized residents when its floodwaters broke through the...
Local Digest Today's headlines: Elgin's 14th annual Day of Caring is Friday; Run for Day One is Sunday in St. Charles; 2nd installment of Kane County property taxes due
Gustav only sideswipes Big Easy NEW ORLEANS -- A weaker-than-expected Hurricane Gustav swirled into the fishing villages and oil-and-gas towns of Louisiana's Cajun country Monday, delivering only a glancing blow to New Orleans that did little more than send water sloshing harmlessly over its rebuilt floodwalls.
Mississippi counts blessings as weakened storm hits coastHurricane Gustav lashed South Mississippi Monday but spared Coast residents the Katrina-style pummeling of three years and three days earlier...
Gaming down? Sure. Drinking? Not so fastTue, Sep 2, 2008 (2 a.m.) Carson City — The latest state tax numbers were gloomy. Sales taxes fell to levels not seen since 2006. The gaming tax is down 6 percent. Tax from property sales was down 29 percent.
Electronic tables offer a faster gameWhen PokerTek debuted Las Vegas’ first dealer-less, electronic poker tables at the Excalibur last month, some dealers saw the beginning of a devious plan to slowly replace them with machines that wouldn’t need wages or breaks, would never get tired and wouldn’t seek a union contract.
Old 'Shoe up for saleBURNS HARBOR -- For sale: 288-foot luxury yacht, 2,420-horsepower twin engines; low mileage; great for parties with 3,200 of your closest friends. MUST SELL. Only $15 million.
Online Gambling Portal Is NFL Football Ready With the NFL regular season kicking off in a matter of days, NFL betting fans all over the world will be looking for concise information to assist them in making their betting decision. Online Gambling Insider, the leading online gambling portal, has announced the launch of its updated NFL Betting Guide. (PRWeb Sep 2, 2008) Read the full story at ...
Jerry Lewis telethon raises record $65 million for MDALAS VEGAS---- Jerry Lewis raised a record $65 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in his annual Labor Day telethon, a benefit that also made a pitch for those inconvenienced by Hurricane Gustav.
New Orleans levees holdNEW ORLEANS — A weaker-than-expected Gustav swirled into the fishing villages and oil-and-gas towns of Louisiana's Cajun country Monday, delivering only a glancing blow to New Orleans that did little more than send water sloshing harmlessly over its rebuilt floodwalls.
Casinos catering to eager marketRichard Huang unwinds at least twice a week by boarding a casino shuttle bus in Chinatown and heading south to Indiana for an evening of playing baccarat. He's part of a group casinos are increasingly trying to lure -- the Asian gambler. "I do admit [some] Asians gamble," the 30-year-old software engineer said.
'Pondo link makes Wild Coast land ours'Descendants of a Scottish settler, who married a Pondo princess, are claiming that the Wild Coast Sun land belongs to them. The area between the Umzamba and Mthavuna rivers on which the Wild Coast Sun resort is built is subject to several claims.
Residents reflect on, celebrate Labor DayTrain whistles, truck horns and the voice of a bingo caller were among the sounds that filled the air Monday at Wisconsin Rapids annual Labor Day celebration.
Hurricane Gustav only sideswipes New OrleansNEW ORLEANS -- A weaker-than-expected Hurricane Gustav swirled into the fishing villages and oil-and-gas towns of Louisianas Cajun country Monday, delivering only a glancing blow to New Orleans that did little more than send water sloshing harmlessly over its rebuilt floodwalls.
New Orleans skips full wrath of Hurricane GustavA weaker-than-expected Hurricane Gustav swirled into the fishing villages and oil-and-gas towns of Louisiana's Cajun country yesterday, delivering only a glancing blow to New Orleans that did little more than send water sloshing harmlessly over its rebuilt flood walls.
Siena mixes Champagne with spa treatmentsNot that being pampered isn't enough, but a glass of Champagne to top off the end of the workweek helps.
Gaming VC Slumps Most in Two Years as Bid Talks End (Update1)Sept. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Gaming VC Holdings SA , owner of the Casino Club online betting brand, declined the most in two years in London trading after saying talks on a possible takeover bid for the company ended.
TACOMA: Train can’t stop in time to avoid man on tracks near Bay StreetA unidentified man was struck and killed by a train in Tacoma early Monday.
SIGH OF RELIEF IN NEW ORLEANSCity escapes worst of storm; levee downriver vulnerable A weaker-than-expected Hurricane Gustav swirled into the fishing villages and oil-and-gas towns of southern Louisiana's Cajun country Monday, delivering only a glancing blow to New Orleans that did little more than send water sloshing harmlessly over its rebuilt floodwalls.
Market volatility is not unusualInvestors had grown used to a streak of uninterrupted stock gains, analysts say. The stock market's swings have made it a tough year for investors who check the balances on their retirement accounts with any frequency. But as painful as they might seem, the gyrations aren't all that unusual.
Bank of China welcomes convictions in huge embezzlement caseThe Bank of China, one of the nation's top lenders, Tuesday welcomed the conviction in the United States of two former managers for record-setting fraud estimated at nearly half a billion dollars.
Live coverage from Gustavs path, with videoGannett newspapers in Louisiana and Mississippi are hunkering down to cover Hurricane Gustavs assault on the Gulf Coast. Advertisement
Del Pointe plan may include hotel, shops (and slots?)Developers of the Del Pointe harness racing track proposed for a site on Route 113 north of Millsboro said the facility would not be a cookie-cutter design for Anyplace, USA. It will be Sussex County-unique.
8:37 a.m.: Indiana casino to pay $59,000 fineINDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Southern Indiana’s Horseshoe Casino Hotel has agreed to pay a $59,000 fine and one of its dealers will serve a two-day suspension for unrelated violations of state gambling regulations.
Miss. casinos gaming revenue up $12M in JulyMississippi casinos took in $249 million in July, about $12 million more than in June, according to figures from the State Tax Commission.
Small South Texas Town Wants Casino GamblingFresh off his electoral victory in May, Granjeno Mayor Vicente Garza Jr. has embarked on a quixotic project.
New Orleans only sideswiped by hurricaneNEW ORLEANS — A weaker-than-expected Hurricane Gustav swirled into the fishing villages and oil-and-gas towns of Louisiana’s Cajun country Monday, delivering only a glancing blow to New Orleans that did little more than send water sloshing harmlessly over its rebuilt floodwalls.
Metabolic Research, Inc. Elects Bradford van Siclen to its Board LAS VEGAS----Metabolic Research, Inc. announced today the election of Bradford van Siclen to its Board of Directors. Brad van Siclen has a MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business with emphasis on Finance and Accounting.
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ADC Selected As In-Building Wireless Solutions Provider for City of Dreams, MacauCity of Dreams, an integrated urban ...MINNEAPOLIS, BUSINESS WIRE -- ADC (NASDAQ: ADCT)(www.adc.com) today announced that City of Dreams, an integrated urban entertainment resort in Macau's Cotai, developed by leading Nasdaq-listed entertainment company, Melco Crown Entertainment Limited (ticker "MPEL"), has selected its InterReach(R) Unison and InterReach Fusion(R) distributed antenna systems to deliver high-performance mobile ...
Lewis telethon raises $65 million for MDAJerry Lewis raised a record $65 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in his annual Labor Day telethon in Las Vegas, a benefit that also made a pitch for those inconvenienced by Hurricane Gustav.
Two Pinnacle Entertainment Properties in Louisiana Report Minimal Damage from Hurricane Gustav Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. today announced that its Boomtown New Orleans property, located in the West Bank neighborhood across the Mississippi River from downtown New Orleans, and its L'Auberge du Lac Casino Resort in Lake Charles, La. sustained minor damage in the wake of Hurricane Gustav.
Former Buncombe County sheriff to be sentenced in Oct.ASHEVILLE A former North Carolina sheriff convicted of taking bribes from video poker operators is scheduled to be sentenced next month in federal court and faces a long prison sentence.
CAMBODIA: Gambling fuels poverty Source: IRIN In a dimly lit room in a frontier town along the Thai-Cambodian border, a man slaps down a card on the table, having bet all his daily earnings as a motorbike taxi driver. He loses the US$4 he earned that day. To quell his anger, he sniffs a bowl of glue - a daily habit to boost his stamina to work through the oppressive heat.
5Dimes returns football rewardsThis year’s return of football means big rewards for players at 5Dimes . 5Dimes , the Internet’s premier gaming site, is celebrating the return of football by offering both new and returning players extraordinary rewards and promotions.
Clock ticks for smoking ban onsetThe clock is ticking down on smokers who want to light up in bars, restaurants and other public places across Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Legislature approved a statewide smoking ban in June. The law takes effect in less than two weeks, 90 days after it was signed by Gov. Ed Rendell.
Coast officials predict Gustav damage will cost millionsGULFPORT - Hurricane Gustav lashed South Mississippi on Monday, but spared Coast residents the Katrina-style pummeling of three years and three days earlier.
Weaker Gustav makes landfall NEW ORLEANS - A weaker-than-expected Hurricane Gustav swirled into the fishing villages and oil-and-gas towns of Louisiana's Cajun country Monday, delivering only a glancing blow to New Orleans that did little more than send water sloshing harmlessly over its rebuilt floodwalls. Gustav weakened to a tropical storm over central Louisiana late Monday, with top winds at 60 mph. ...
Riverside County sheriff seeks casino shutdownSAN JACINTO -- With nine reservations and 10 casinos, Riverside County is a major center of Indian gambling in California.But a standoff between county sheriff's deputies and leaders of the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians has led to an unusual effort to close one of the casinos because of safety concerns.
Four Winds Casino: Weighing the good and the bad :First year a mixed bag but locals seem to like it.NEW BUFFALO -- When the Dowagiac-based Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians rolled the dice on New Buffalo Township, more than a few in the sleepy, quiet lakeside resort community -- total population 4,668, including the township -- feared the worst
ADC Selected As In-Building Wireless Solutions Provider for City of Dreams, Macau MINNEAPOLIS----ADC today announced that City of Dreams, an integrated urban entertainment resort in Macau's Cotai, developed by leading Nasdaq-listed entertainment company, Melco Crown Entertainment Limited , has selected its InterReach® Unison and InterReach Fusion® distributed antenna systems to deliver high-performance mobile wireless coverage throughout the resort's casino and hotels.
Lebanon economy looks to a revivalBEIRUT - Lebanon, whose status as "Switzerland of the Middle East' for its advanced banking sector has long been lost amid civil and cross-border war, may be going some way to regaining its standing.
Group plans meeting, trip to Atlantic CityLocal 8 of the Retired Policemen's and Firemen's Association will hold its monthly luncheon meeting at noon Sept. 17 at the Silverton Firehouse, Kettle Creek Road.
Rama's chief wins 5th termThe votes have been counted and it seems the Chippewas of Rama First Nation were pleased with the council that served them for the 2006-2008 term. All but two of the previous council members were re-elected. Sharon Stinson Henry is now going into her fifth term as chief [...]
Norman L. Grandmaison HAMPTON and#8212;Norman Louis Grandmaison, 79, of Hampton and Fort Lauderdale, Fla., a prominent hotelier, died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2008, at Hyder Hospice House in Dover.
Hampton says farewell to former Ashworth by the Sea owner Grandmaison HAMPTON and#8212; The Seacoast is remembering and honoring a Hampton Beach icon, Norman Louis Grandmaison.
Ex-Huntley trustee's wife charged with theftHUNTLEY – A former trustee’s wife is facing a felony theft charge for allegedly charging thousands of dollars of personal items to company credit cards associated with the local Hallmark gift shops she ran.
Norman Louis Grandmaison HAMPTON, New Hampshire and#8212; Prominent hotelier, Norman Louis Grandmaison, 79, of Hampton, New Hampshire and Fort Lauderdale, Florida passed away peacefully, with his loving wife Joyce by his side, at Hyder Hospice House in Dover, New Hampshire, early...
Police Report: Sept. 2 East Lyme police, Norwich police, state police Mohegan Sun casino unit.
Pantone Ships ColorMunki Create Pantone announced the immediate availability of the ColorMunki Create on Tuesday. ColorMunki Create is a package for creative professionals that helps create, manage and share color palettes
Granjeño wants casinoThe Hidalgo County border community of Granjeño wants state officials to allow them to build a casino.
Pa. casino fined for allowing girl, 14, to gambleGambling regulators have cited a Pennsylvania casino for allowing a child on the casino floor.
Tuesday September 02, 2008• Ginna Owner to Sell Some Assets The owner of Wayne County's Ginna nuclear power plant plans to sell its natural gas assets. • Freezer Sales Up 7 Percent A market research firm said U.S. shoppers bought more than 1.1 million freezers in the first half of the year.
Virgin America Launches JFK-LAS Route With In-Flight Screening of Entourage and Las Vegas Airport Celebrations ADVISORY, Sept. 2, 2008 -- Virgin America is launching its new non-stop service from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Las Vegas McCarran International Airport and marking the occasion with an in-flight sneak peek of Entourage Season 5 and festivities upon arrival at LAS.
Search on for "Mustached American of the Year"The American Mustache Institute (AMI) is looking for the first ever "Robert Goulet Memorial Mustached American of the Year," recognizing the most impactful Mustached American of the past year. The winner of the award will be announced Oct. 25 at 'Stache Bash 2008, a benefit for Challenger Baseball, a baseball league for the disabled.
James Bond - Rare Bond Books Go On SaleA rare collection of JAMES BOND novels is expected to fetch $36,000 (GBP20,000) at auction this week (begs01Sep08). The books were owned by former special forces soldier ...
Katy Perry - Perry Unfazed By Criticism Over Gay SongPop sensation KATY PERRY has dismissed criticism from gay rights campaigners objecting to the lyrics of her song UR SO GAY, insisting it is just a playful take on the ...
Katy Perry - Perry Denies Mtv RowU.S. pop star KATY PERRY has hit back at reports she considered cancelling her performance at the forthcoming MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) after network bosses refused to ...
'It's not coming back'PICHER, Okla. — John Baker and some of his friends were picking through the rubble of what remained of his cousin’s tornado-ravaged house in Picher. There wasn’t much left, but they found a few things they thought might be salvaged and threw them in the back of a pickup.
10:25 a.m. Missouri battling ash borer infestationST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri is battling a pest that could threaten potentially millions of trees in the state. Seven emerald ash borers were found in July in traps at a recreation area in southeast Missouri’s Wayne County.
NYX Interactive and Mr Green Launch Casino!Mr Green launches Casino by agreement with NYX Interactive. Casino with Mr Green is NYX Interactive's first, proper launch and the beginning of a new, potentially large player in casino gaming on the Internet. Amongst those behind Mr Green are the Swedes Fredrik Sidfalk and Henrik Bergquist, two of the three founders of Betsson. The CEO is Mikael Pawlo.
GPI hikes dividendSunWest has provided a profit underpin, but limited payout machines and RAH have added the extra kick, writes Marc Hasenfuss.
Southwest Casino Corporation Executives Recognized for Contributions to Native American Gaming in OklahomaSouthwest Casino Corporation (OTCBB: SWCC) announced today that James B. Druck, the company's CEO, and Thomas E. Fox, the company's President and COO, have both received the 2008 Career Achievement Awards from the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) for their career efforts and dedication to the success of Indian Gaming in Oklahoma. In presenting these awards, David J. Qualls, Chairman of ...
Kansas Speedway promises another race if casino bid winsDangling another carrot in front of regulators who will award a casino-management contract for Wyandotte County, Kansas Speedway said Monday that the Grand American Road Racing Association will come to the speedway if the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino development is approved.
Bingo attendance downThe lights are off, the hall is empty and everything is silent at Cold Lake’s Lakeland Bingo. It’s not usual for it to be so -- but that could change.
Larkosh Looks To Succeed Turkington Daniel J. Larkosh of West Tisbury became a lawyer to help people, and that desire is now driving him to try and succeed Eric T. Turkington (D - Falmouth) as state representative of the Barnstable, Dukes, and Nantucket district.
Gustav slams Louisiana, one million without powerHurricane Gustav slammed into the heart of Louisiana's fishing and oil industry with 110 mph winds Monday, delivering only a glancing blow to New Orleans.
Namibia: World Bank Bankrolls 50 Percent of First Five-Star HotelUNITED Africa Group (UAG) has secured 50 per cent funding from International Finance Corporation (IFC) for the development of the first five-star hotel in Namibia at a cost of N$200 million.
Gaming Standards Association Welcomes Nine New Members As the Gaming Standards Association is celebrating its 10th anniversary, it is also welcoming a wealth of new international members to its fold.
Golden Gate Hotel & Casino Selects Suite of Solutions from Agilysys Agilysys, Inc. , a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, including specifically-designed hospitality software solutions, has announced that Golden Gate Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas has selected the Visual One property management solution and InfoGenesis POS solution to streamline operations at the 106-room property.
Former store manager charged with theftHUNTLEY - A former trustee’s wife is facing a felony theft charge for allegedly charging thousands of dollars of personal items to company credit cards associated with the local Hallmark gift shops she ran.
Annual Jerry Lewis MD telethon sets recordJerry Lewis raised a record $65 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in his annual Labor Day telethon, a benefit that also made a pitch for those inconvenienced by Hurricane Gustav. This year's 22-hour telethon raised $1.2 million more than last year's total. Lewis said he was prepared not to exceed the 2007 number because of the sluggish economy.
MDOT Road ClosingsThe Mississippi Department of Transportation said Tuesday that several highways remained closed across south and central Mississippi:
Tribe waiting patiently for Middleboro casino negotiations While there’s been a lull in the fanfare accompanying the proposed tribal casino, hotel and golf course, planning quietly proceeds.
New Orleans dodges bulletNEW ORLEANS (AP) - New Orleans can get back to its comeback.
Fading Hurricane Gustav sideswipes New OrleansTuesday, September 2 NEW ORLEANS — A weaker-than-expected Hurricane Gustav swirled into the fishing villages and oil-and-gas towns of Lousiana's Cajun country Monday, delivering only a glancing blow to New Orleans that did little more than send water sloshing harmlessly over its rebuilt floodwalls.
Gustav strikes coastNEW ORLEANS (AP) Hurricane Gustav slammed into the heart of Louisiana's fishing and oil industry with 110 mph winds Monday, delivering only a glancing blow to New Orleans that raised hopes the city would escape the kind of catastrophic flooding brought by Katrina three years ago.
Texas Top StoriesTYLER, Texas — Hurricane Gustav didn't barrel ashore as the devastating terror everyone feared, leaving some of the 2 million people who evacuated second-guessing their decision to flee.
Mobile games developer XENDEX opens London officeXENDEX ( http://www.xendex.com ), a leading European mobile games developer, today announced the opening of a local office in the UK, one of its global key markets. After Krakow (Poland), the London office is the second new representation outside the company´s Head Office in Austria.
The 4 Million Dollar Jackpot ClickBecoming a millionaire is a long-term project. There are three exceptions: Winning the lottery, winning a progressive jackpot and winning a TV show. Which one are you going for?
Gustav deals glancing blow to Miss., floods homesAt least 20 people were rescued from flood waters, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said. There were no reports of injuries but MEMA said at least one traffic death was blamed on the storm.
Joplin man turns self in after double homicideA Joplin man is in custody in Tulsa, Okla., after allegedly admitting to a double murder over the weekend in Sperry, Okla. While authorities are not releasing the victims’ names, pending autopsies, they said one is believed to also be from Joplin.
Clooney, Pitt, Craig burst into theaters this fall Ah, it's fall, that special time of year that blends award-worthy performances and audience-pleasing movies.
Officials Happy with Turnout at Barbour FairAll great adventures must come to an end and the Barbour County Fair was no exception as activities concluded Saturday evening with musical performances by Halfway to Hazard and Ocean City Skyline. The event closed out a full week of family entertainment.
New Generation Gambling College to Enter Chinese Markets A new College called the International Gambling College is drawing the attention of gamblers, mathematicians, and the general public, as it introduces serious gambling students to state-of-the-art player training methods, and prepares to expand its training to people in Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
2 Pinnacle casinos suffer minor hurricane damage(AP:LAS VEGAS) Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. said Tuesday two of its Louisiana properties sustained minor damage from Hurricane Gustav and were closed for part of the weekend.
New Orleans: Sideswiped and standingNEW ORLEANS -- A weaker-than-expected Gustav swirled into the fishing villages and oil-and-gas towns of Louisiana's Cajun country Monday, delivering only a glancing blow to New Orleans that did little more than send water sloshing harmlessly over its rebuilt floodwalls.
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