Article Archives for 2009-06-14

(AP:BATON ROUGE, La.) A spokeswoman for Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. says there's no way to say now when it may break ground for a $250 million casino project in south Baton Rouge.

DRUNK DRIVER KILLS 98-YEAR-OLD

A spry, 98-year-old Queens man who loved to travel and was a Meals-on-Wheels volunteer tragically died in a head-on collision with a drunk driver barreling down the wrong side of the road, police said today. Joseph Capatosto, a retired navy yard...

'Jodhaa Akbar' dominates Bollywood awards

A historical epic about the romance between a Mughal king and a Hindu princess dominated the 10th International Indian Film Academy awards in the southern Chinese enclave of Macau on Saturday by winning six awards, including best picture and best actor for heartthrob Hrithik Roshan.

After Paris, Cristiano Ronaldo leaves for Las Vegas

Cristiano Ronaldo left Paris behind yesterday – to carry on partying in Las Vegas.

Severe thunderstorm reported in Parkland and headed south

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for central and eastern broward until 4:45 p.m.

Bond 23 Has Its Screenwriters

The next installment in the long-running James Bond franchise (for now referred to as simply Bond 23), has had its screenwriters announced. They are the returning Neil Purvis and Robert Wade (Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace), with a new addition of Peter Morgan (Frost/Nixon, The Queen, The Last King of Scotland). Daniel Craig will of [...]

Flashing Star clinches Ernakulam Plate

UDHAGAMANDALAM: Flashing Star (Rajendra Singh up) claimed the Ernakulam Plate, the main event of the races held here on Saturday (June 13). The winner is the property of Mr. M. A. M. R. Muthiah and is trained by R. Foley. ...

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Director Steve Taylor loves the city's accessibility: My Cleveland

Chuck Crow/The Plain DealerSteve Taylor, director of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, with Foster, a Parma wallaby. Steve Taylor, who started his zoo career as a keeper, wasn't a bit flustered when camera-shy Foster, a Parma wallaby, made a mess on his...

Training to be truckers

Amid swirling dust clouds and the rumble of 18-wheelers, three would-be truck drivers sat at a picnic table in the middle of a dirt yard, sipping iced tea.

Allies hail Arroyo House bid

The allies of President Arroyo in Pampanga have yet to hear it straight from her mouth, but without official word—and even with strong denials from Palace officials—they welcomed the idea of her contesting Pampanga’s second district seat.

Green shoots are not a fig leaf for the City

Ruth Sunderland: Poor, poor bankers. They are scared that Brown will not defend them against new European regulation

Gala Coral faces wrath of regulators

Gala Coral, the private equity-owned gambling group, is facing another wave of regulatory uncertainty just as the debt-laden business struggles to swallow swingeing duty hikes imposed on its bingo halls and slot machines.

It's the Conservatives who are now promising real reform in the City

Reforming the City of London - as with any powerful vested interest - takes both political courage and intellectual conviction. I have often privately wondered whether this comes more easily to Tory than Labour politicians.

MI6 :: Licence To Kill (1989) :: James Bond 007

James Bond 007 at MI6 Headquarters - Full coverage of Quantum of Solace (2008) the 22nd James Bond movie starring Daniel Craig as 007 (AKA Bond 22), news of the upcoming film Bond 23, plus indepth coverage of all 007 movies including Casino Royale, the new videogame from Activision, the Ian Fleming centenary, Devil May Care and Young Bond, plus the largest discussion forum.

Bring on the heat

With a tank full of optimism, Hot August Nights president and CEO Bruce Walter announced the schedule for this year’s classic car event, which will kick off July 31.

Making a big splash

As on most weekends, Leland Ede and Natalie Jayne took their golden retrievers out to Sparks Marina to play fetch. More than just retrieving a toy, the dogs are participating in a fast-growing sport: splash dogs.

DA: Local street gang masterminded $500K bank fraud

SAN DIEGO - Authorities Wednesday announced the break-up of a large bank fraud scheme in which street gang members bilked a San Diego credit union out of $500,000.

Gaming pioneer remembered for honesty, education work

Family and friends remembered pioneering casino executive Claudine Williams on Saturday for her honest personality, her loyalty and commitment to education. A memorial service to honor Williams was held Saturday at Harrah’s main ballroom. More than 100 family members and friends gathered at the casino to honor Williams, who died May 13 after a long illness at the age of 88.

Acropolis Rally: Stobart M-Sport leg two summary

Stobart VK M-Sport Ford driver Matthew Wilson produced an outstanding performance on day two of the Acropolis Rally of Greece, climbing 14 places to put himself back in contention to score manufacturer points for the team as the rally reaches its climax tomorrow.

WRC: Acropolis Rally: Stobart M-Sport leg two summary

Impressive Wilson moves up Acropolis field Stobart VK M-Sport Ford driver Matthew Wilson produced an outstanding performance on day two of the Acropolis Rally of Greece, climbing 14 places to put himself back in contention to score manufacturer points for the team as the rally reaches its climax tomorrow. But it was a day of mixed fortunes for the Stobart team as Henning Solberg fell victim to ...

JOIN THE GLOSSY POSSE

Matte is so not where it's at. This season it's high time to shine MIRRORED MANI For summer, nails get a gloss-over with new glamour polishes - so shiny they'll leave even last season's fluoro shades in the dark. Bourjois So Laque!

£80m Winker's in Vegas with '2 old pals' in £5k-a-night Penthouse hot tub suite

Star celebrates £80m Real deal on night with Hilton heiress. MONEYBAGS Cristiano Ronaldo was spreading his bets last night, holed up in a Las Vegas hotel penthouse with two pretty girls . . . and neither was Paris Hilton.

GoldPoint Resources, Inc. Completes Reverse Acquisition With Shareholder of Privately Held Island Breeze International

MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - June 13, 2009) - GoldPoint Resources, Inc. ( OTCBB : GPNT ) announced the closing of a share exchange transaction with Olympian Cruises, LLC, the sole shareholder of Miami based Island Breeze International, a privately held company that is engaged in the development of gaming and entertainment cruises. Under the terms of the share exchange transaction, GoldPoint will ...

Palmer's proposed Mohegan Sun casino attracts demonstrators and talk of problems and benefits

PALMER - Paul E. Burns stood in the Shell station parking lot at the Massachusetts Turnpike exit entrance, across from where Mohegan Sun wants to build a $1 billion casino on Thorndike Street.

Moviegoing, Margaritas and Distribution Roulette, in Equal Doses, at CineVegas

It’s 1 p.m. on sunny Friday afternoon at the Palms hotel in Las Vegas. Hundreds of scantily clad twenty-somethings are swarming the outdoor resport area at the hotel, standing in and around the multiple pools, cabanas and deck chairs.

Mourners share memories of musician Sam Butera

De De Didier, daughter of Sam Butera, gets a hug from Bobby Brown during a post-funeral gathering at the Italian American Social Club in Las Vegas on Saturday, June 13, 2009. The funeral was for Sam Butera.

Teen sacrifices fun for hard work, education

While her classmates were signing yearbooks and preening for the prom, Vicheka Chres was experiencing a different kind of senioritis as she approached Friday's graduation. As she had since she started high school, Vicheka, 17, was studying six hours a night.... Sponsored Topics: Yearbook - High school - Prom - Education - Kids and Teens

Beer pong tournament offers $25,000 to winner in Atlantic City

Anthony Chirchirillo, of Philadelphia, takes his turn during the Atlantic City Beer Pong Tour Championship at Resorts Atlantic City.

Lake Tahoe resort swings from Sinatra to foreclosure

Resort's fortune swings from Sinatra to foreclosure

ROS 180

Sarah Palin. Letterman's "joke" was way out of line, and his "apology" was not sincere at all. David Letterman. One brief look at Palin's family history explains the joke. There was no harm intended. Palin is a public figure, and she needs to stop crying.

Middleboro water superintendent to retire

Richard E. Tinkham, a 35-year town employee who has served as water superintendent since 1992, will retire on June 30 and be replaced by Paul Anderson, the water and sewer superintendent in Duxbury.

Kentucky Could Turn to Slot Machines for Budget Help

Could Casino style slot machines cure Kentucky's billion dollar budget problems. On Monday, Kentucky lawmakers will debate the controversial plan in a special session.

Friends, admirers remember Claudine Williams

Phil Satre speaks at a memorial for Claudine Williams at Harrah's in Las Vegas on Saturday, June 13, 2009. JOHN GURZINSKI/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Flashy jewelry told the world Claudine Williams made it as a successful Las Vegas casino operator.

2009 Rumble to the Summit

All of the proceeds go toward the Make A Wish Foundation

Patriotville

Patriotville’s economy is suffering. Not even the train bothers to visit anymore. So Patriotville’s Mayor Fishback (Corddry) decides to build a casino on the town’s famed battleground site.

Motorcade protest of proposed Palmer casino

(NECN: Palmer, Mass.) - The debate over plans for a possible casino in Palmer, Massachusetts heated up on Saturday. Quaboag Valley Against Casinos organized a protest, because the group is worried about the traffic problems a casino would create. To demonstrate its point, 75 cars spent the morning making a figure eight through town. Supporters of the casino learned about the protest and ...

Wet, wild, hidden - and newly protected

With 170 canoeable river miles and more than 200 lakes and ponds, the Taunton River watershed includes all or parts of 43 communities south of Boston. At its center is a 40-mile stretch of open waterway overlooked by 19th-century factory builders.

Sorry Frank Lampard, but now it's 2-0 to your ex

POOR old Frank Lampard's already on the sidelines after being dropped . . . now he can only watch as his sexy ex scores for the SECOND time since their split.

Special session could be lengthy

Some lawmakers are worried that a special session won’t be finished in five days, citing the weighty issues on the agenda.

Casino looks to keep on rolling

NICHOLS - Mary Darling, of Endicott, has stayed at Tioga Downs Casino for up to six hours at a time, hoping for that big payout.

Alleged pot smuggler ran Village Inn

EL PASO -- Rodrigo Rodney Eckenroth, arrested last month by the DEA, made a quantum lifestyle leap from restaurant manager to a drug trafficker with connections to a Sinaloa cartel boss, say federal agents and court documents.

Kicking up their heels

For the third year in a row, the local community has been dazzled by Guardian Angel Community Services' annual fundraiser - Angelica: Dancing With Our Local Stars.

Nothing sticks like gloom

FRANKFORT — Gov. Steve Beshear uses stark words such as dying to d

Chilembe wins WBO Africa title!

In a disappointing fight Malawi’s Isaac Chilembe won the vacant WBO Africa light-heavyweight title when he beat David Kitooke of Uganda on points over 12 rounds at the Graceland Casino in Secunda on Saturday night.

Lake County Sheriff's logs: Thursday, June 4

Officer initiated activity at Jack In The Box, Dam Rd, Clearlake. Disposition: OUTSIDE AGENCY ASSIST. Officer initiated activity at 3B Chevron, W State Highway 20, Upper Lake. Disposition: CHECKS OK.

PM assures security to journalists

Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal has said the government would ensure security to journalists and take action against those involved in attacks against journalists at Hotel Malla earlier this week.

Calendar, June 14, 2009

Spending time with the wild and crazy

Summer vacations tend to follow certain routines. Visit historic buildings whose wooden floors creak with every step. Take a side trip to roadside attractions like the world's largest cow (hint: it's made of six tons of reinforced fiberglass and it's in North Dakota).

Freedom Festival offers community what it wants

pMick Conati's role with the Growth Alliance for Greater Evansville is making Downtown a destination for events, festivals and shopping. Now, he's busy making final preparations for the Old National Bank Freedom Festival, which begins Thursday. Conati, vice president of Downtown development for GAGE, appears this week on Newsmakers, a weekly public affairs television program co-produced by ...

A fervent campaign for slots

The Las Vegas-based outfit that wants to bring video slot machines to Salem's Rockingham Park has created a dream team of lobbyists, strategists and public relations folks to make their case, spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to get their message out.

North Carolina - Team Notes

Rematches of regular-season meetings have occurred in the national championship game before, and, in fact, North Carolina was involved in one in 1993, when the Tar Heels beat Michigan for the title after losing to the Wolverines in the regular season.

Today in History - June 14

Today is Sunday, June 14, the 165th day of 2009. There are 200 days left in the year. This is Flag Day. On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress in Philadelphia adopted the Stars and Stripes as the national flag.

Is contending a Giant stretch?

When day dawned Saturday morning, the Giants were the fourth-best team in the National League, which if Bud Selig had lost his mind and declared that 60 games is enough of a season would have made them the National League wild-card team. This would have come...

Acoma Pueblo region offers chance to be surprised

SKY CITY, N.M. — The otherwise deadpan delivery of our Acoma Pueblo guide was noticeably broken when she directed our attention to a mammoth sandstone formation rising 400 feet from the desert.

Life after 40: Freedom Festival reinvents itself

Divas Madonna and Cher have done it. So has "Star Trek," the TV and movie series.

Glenn's Visitor Center Hosts Dress for Success

Upcoming NSPIRES Changes Affecting Proposal Submission

Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity 14 Jun 2009

Daniel Edouard Defeats Welliver

Daniel “The Haitian Sensation” Edouard (22-2-2, 13 KOs ) gave an excellent account of himself by overpowering durable challenger Dumont Welliver into a round 8 retirement of their scheduled 10 round middleweight bout.

Justifying trade key for New Orleans Saints' Sean Payton, Jeremy Shockey

It appears free-spirited tight end Jeremy Shockey will be allowed to dance to the beat of his own drum in New Orleans as long as he stays in step with Saints Coach Sean Payton....

State House Dome: Lawmakers on the hunt for $150m

THIS IS the big week, one of early mornings and late nights as House and Senate members try to finish budget work.

New American Indian casino resorts thrive in spite of slowed economy

The Tulalip Resort Casino, located about 30 miles north of Seattle, sits near Puget Sound amid some of the most beautiful countryside in the United States.

Connecticut officials wage press release battle over Keno

HARTFORD, Conn. – In what could be called the battle of the press releases, Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Gov. Jodi Rell are duking it out over a proposal to introduce Keno in Connecticut to raise state revenues.

Dexterous parkour practitioners scale surfaces using strength, gymnastics

"Charge as fast as you can." Eitan Lewin obeys the command. The 16-year-old breaks into a sprint and heads straight for a 12-foot high concrete wall. He...

Quad Cities, always on the remake

Although the historic Delta paddleboats no longer steam into the Quad Cities, there is still plenty of traffic on this stretch of the Mississippi River and plenty of fun to be found on its shores. Much of it is family-oriented and there are plenty of activities that are attractively value-priced or, in many instances, absolutely free. Getting around the Quad Cities is, quite literally, a ...

Moody's sour on casino recovery

Casino operators have told the investment community that business levels along the Strip have stabilized in recent months.

OASIS DRIES UP IN DOWNTURN

It was a symbol of Las Vegas largesse during the good times. Now it's an emblem of recession blues.

Temporary fix to Hwy. 16 in works

A temporary solution could be put into effect as early as next week which could give Esparto residents relief in driving from one end of town to the other.Highway 16 through Esparto was shut down on May 20 when the Wyatt Building -- located at the northern edge of the rural community where the road

Nepal PM assures journalists full security

Kathmandu, June 14 : Nepal's Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal has said the government would ensure security to journalists and would take action against those involved in attacks against journalists at Hotel Malla earlier this week.

Airport panel seeking input from public

BULLHEAD CITY - The Air Service Development Committee is soliciting input to help in its ongoing effort to attract a carrier to provide regularly scheduled air service into and out of Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport.

Sax plays 'Exodus' at Sam Butera's funeral

They saved the saxophone until the end of the traditional Catholic funeral Mass. And the recording was not "When the Saints Go Marching In," the hand-shaking closer of nearly every lounge show Sam Butera ever played.

Storied life in a golden age

Flashy jewelry told the world Claudine Williams made it as a successful Las Vegas casino operator.

The Queen screenwriter joins James Bond bandwagon

London, June 14 : Celebrated screenwriter Peter Morgan has been roped in to create a new assignment for James Bond in the next project.

The Week: Stories and photos from June 7-13

The Carrie Prejean saga took another twist Wednesday when beauty-pageant organizers stripped the Vista native of her Miss California USA title. “This was a decision based solely on contract violations, including Ms. Prejean's unwillingness to make appearances on behalf of the Miss California USA,” Keith Lewis, executive director of the Miss California USA organization, said in a statement.

Tony Walter column: Take a stand on countys best places

Someone in England started an online survey to determine The Greatest Place to Stand in the United States.

Ensign, Heller opposed tobacco bill

One day, as smokers wait in Nevada’s casinos for their next hand or roll of the dice, they will have a little something extra to consider as they pass the time.

Trade-offs between technologies include speed, cost

It’s a tale of two trains. One would be a conventional steel-wheels-on-rails model that would move faster than any train operating in the West, powered by electricity or a diesel-electric hybrid locomotive.

Gay marriage law’s impact on Iowans subtle, yet powerful

The April marriage ruling hasn’t enticed Jean and George Huffey’s two gay children to move back to Iowa from Wisconsin and Indiana, as the two parents had hoped.

Maglev or DesertXpress? One could be your new ride

Dreamers have long envisioned a fast train to whisk riders between Las Vegas and Southern California. But probably no one expected that, with $8 billion in federal money available for the smartest proposals across the country, two starkly different proposals for fast trains would compete for the business. And neither proposal is perfect.

Freebies proving fertile ground for businesses

Some businesses are finding that the best price they can charge is nothing at all. From minor league baseball teams letting kids eat free to banks making a $100 deposit in new checking accounts, merchants are realizing that giving recession-battered consumers something for nothing can be a good way to get them to buy something else.

CyberSoulMan: Percy Mayfield, One Night Only

In about 1979, I had backslid into the town of Hayward from where I’d graduated high school some 11 years prior to that. Wandering aimlessly downtown one day, I noticed that the marquee on the Brickhouse nightspot proclaimed, “Percy Mayfield, One Night Only.”

Retailers' strategy turns to giveaways

LAKEWOOD, N.J. - Some businesses are finding that the best price they can charge is nothing at all.

Rain too much of a good thing

For farmers, rain can be a blessing or a curse. With muddy shoes, Robin Hetherington of Ringtown and a dozen part-time workers picked strawberries on her family farm Thursday, the morning after a storm.

Gaming head: Casino's still a big winner in Pennsylvania

CHESTER — The new chairman and executive director of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board gave their nearly three-year-old industry a clean bill of health during an interview Friday at Harrah’s Chester Casino and Racetrack.

It's the 'end of the line' for a dying Joe Philion

Reclining on a couch in his mother's tiny home, Joe Philion senses he's near death.

Construction projects in valley offer seeds of hope

The Desert Sun's quarterly Economic Index hit a new low in the first quarter and is expected to drop again this quarter, but positive signs exist throughout the Coachella Valley.

Desert Discount Cleaners opens 7th location

Business opportunities in the east valley are as crisp as the collars on shirts laundered at Desert Discount Cleaners.

Business briefs from Sunday, June 16

Going All-in: Some love for Kobeâs cast

If all goes well tonight, the NBA season will come to an end tonight (not that we're complaining should the Orlando Magic force the series back West, of course), and we'll probably hear ad nauseum from the motormouths at ESPN on ABC, "Kobe Bryant finally wins an NBA World Championship on his own."

COMMUNITY NEWS: The Californian, June 14, 2009

WHAT'S HAPPENING Kids club kicks off June 15 TEMECULA ---- The Promenade mall is offering its Promenade Pals program for children ages 3 through 10 that will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays.

21 and thankful for every day

Jared Larsen's 21st birthday wasn't just a milestone, it was a miracle.

Regional Week in Review for June 14, 2009

A recap of stories in our area during the past week.

business Interests

The Public Relations Council of Greater Atlantic City will meet at noon June 30 at the Cuba Libre Restaurant in The Quarter at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City.

Beer pong: Another male-dominated sport

People (mostly young men) play beer pong during the World Beer Pong Tour ,Atlantic City Beer Pong Championship held at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City. A $25,000 prize goes to the winners..

Paving the way for a gambling mecca

With table games and sports betting in order, lawmakers are now pushing for more casino sites.

A crowning achievement

Magnolia's Lehman beats out 15 others for Miss Delaware 2009 title

Beyond the tie: Gift ideas for all kinds of dads -- even yours

Dad's had a tough year, but does the bad economy mean you save this Father's Day or splurge to help him take the edge off?Some gift ideas ranging from free to higher end to satisfy a world of interests, which isn't to say he won't be darn happy with ...

High court stays out of fight between Ill. casinos and racetracks in case tied to Blagojevich

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is staying out a fight between Illinois ' casinos and horse tracks over a state law that cropped up in the impeachment and indictment of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich .

Palmer casino creates divide

PALMER - Paul E. Burns stood in the Shell station parking lot at the Massachusetts Turnpike exit entrance, across from where Mohegan Sun wants to build a $1 billion casino on Thorndike Street.

Michigan briefcase: Regional exec chosen

PrivateBancorp Inc. has named Daniel Pehrson CEO of its Michigan region, which includes offices in Bloomfield Hills, Rochester and Grosse Pointe Farms.

It may not be such a wild idea

As day dawned this morning, the Giants are the fourth-best team in the National League, which, if Bud Selig had lost his mind and declared that 61 games is enough of a season, would make them the National League wild-card team. To which a sensible person...

Messing about with a hangover

The Hangover is billed to be the comedy hit of the summer.

Obama signs Recovery and Reinvestment Act with reinstated support for the arts

NEW YORK. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Smithsonian Institution have secured a ...

Many Swiss gamble their lives away

Will the person or persons who won SFr15 million ($13.9 million) in the Swiss lottery this weekend find happiness?

These days, if you give it away, they will come

LAKEWOOD, N.J. -- Some businesses are finding that the best price they can charge is nothing at all.

Carson Lanes: Project to add new restaurants, activities

Carson Lanes is undergoing a remodeling project that promises to spruce up the southern entrance to Carson City.

Business licenses for Carson City and Douglas County

Business licenses issued in Carson City as of June 5.

An arousing display at the Met

Show designers dark pastThe Metropolitan launched its much anticipated show, Superhero: Fantasy ...

Online Gambling for UK TV Channel

Channel Five, one of the premier TV stations in the United Kingdom, has placed a bet on the growing online gambling market, and it's hoping for a big return. Dawn Airey, the chairperson of Channel Five, announced the deal as part of an enthusiastic move into the new digital entertainment age.

Kandoo attitude

Robert J. Maynard Jr. is rolling the dice in a down economy, pumping millions of dollars of his own money into a new ocean activities business that's set to make a splash off Waikiki next month.

Blues Traveler has eye on future

Why more outdoor shows don't take place in the courtyard of the Seneca Niagara Casino, I've no clue. What a beautiful setting for a show, particularly a free one, like the Blues Traveler gig on Saturday evening.

Fernwood railway garden nearly done

NILES -- No, the new display at the Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve isn't based on the railroad bridge in the 1957 film "The Bridge on the River Kwai.''

Debate over casino in Palmer, MA heats up

(NECN: Palmer, MA) - The debate over the plans for a possible casino in Palmer, Massachusetts heated up Saturday. Members of a group called "Quaboag Valley Against Casinos" organized a protest because they're worried about the traffic problems a casino would create. To demonstrate their point, 75-cars spent the morning making a figure eight through town. Supporters of the casino learned about ...

Melbourne retailer goes into receivership

Melbourne-based retailer, Tecs Computer Source, has gone into receivership.

Letters: A note to parents: read to your children

A note to parents: Read to your children Kids love summer. But as school comes to a close on June 25, it's important that adults keep in mind that learning does not take a summer vacation.

Table games in cards?

Philadelphia Park already is planning for poker, blackjack and other table games at its Street Road casino.

Township hopes casino becomes revenue source

Added traffic by the new Bethlehem Sands Casino Resort has Springfield officials looking for a slice of the profits.

Did I mention I'm worth £80m? Ronaldo's roadshow moves on to Las Vegas - and another girl (or maybe girls)

Steady pulse radiates from players pondering best bets

Tucked into a corner of the casino, the Gold Coast's poker room might seem easy to overlook -- if all you're doing is looking.

The party never stops on Fremont Street

Jim Lower bends over and takes his spanking with an all too-happy grin. His buddy waits his turn with a crocodile smile of his own.

BOOKMARK

Here is a listing of events designed for book lovers. Information is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Additions or changes to this listing must be submitted at least 10 days in advance of Sunday publication to Bookmark, Las Vegas Review-Journal, P.O. Box 70, Las Vegas, NV 89125. For more information, call 383-0306.

Birthday bash adds energy to light night on the lanes

The guns of "Time Crisis 3" sit in their holsters waiting for a trigger-happy soul to stop the Zagorias' army invasion.

Roach hoping for Pacquiao-Floyd Jr.

If it were up to Freddie Roach, Manny Pacquiao's next fight would be against Floyd Mayweather Jr. in December in Las Vegas.

Gambling Laws and Casino Games

Where to watch the games before playing? Is online betting on horse racing legal in the US? How to enter WSOP 2009 for free? Another Weekly Edition video in High Definition brings you the latest developments from the world of online gambling.

Moondance Jammin Country Fest ready to roll

Country music will come alive in northern Minnesota Thursday through Saturday at the Moondance Concert grounds near Walker for the third annual Moondance Jammin Country Fest. Webkinz!! WALL'S MEDICINE CTR - Ends Jun 20, 2009

'Charged doctors for Pieters murder'

Doctors who switched off the life-support machines of ex-provincial rugby player, Andries Pieters, should be held responsible for his death, defence lawyers have said.

Pinnacle can't give timetable for casino project

A spokeswoman for Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. says there's no way to say now when it may break ground for a $250 million casino project in south Baton Rouge.

Table games likely

Philadelphia Park already is planning for poker, blackjack and other table games at its Street Road casino.

Sunday June 14, 2009 - 10:23 EST

How Would You Play $500 in Free Table Play? You are a straight shooter. Question: If you had say four or five hundred in free table play, how would you max that out? Would you just play safe and go red and black, covering the 00 and 0, or pass, don't pass covering the 12 and settle for half?

Article: Ask iLounge 6-12-09

This week's Ask iLounge topics: Conserving power on iPhone, Syncing iPhone Notes, Syncing Apps on new iPod touch, Block pop-ups in Safari, Syncing new iPhone, Playing multiple albums

Tribes fight for judicial independence

Native American tribes across the country are fighting for more autonomy when it comes to managing their own judicial systems. As it is now, the federal government largely stipulates how tribes must administer justice on reservations and to what extent they can apply the law.

Exclusion burden hurts pokie addicts

Problem gamblers hoping to ban themselves from hundreds of Victorian poker machine venues could be forced to join three exclusion programs.

Fan hatred convinced Ronaldo to move to Real Madrid

London, June 14 : Friends of Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo say that he decided to move to Real Madrid because of the abuse his family and friends were being subjected to at Old Trafford on match days.

Man at Mount Airy Casino Robbed

State Police in Monroe County are looking for a man accused of a strong armed robbery at a casino.

Rookie Anna Nordqvist leads in LPGA Championship

As a rookie playing in the third round of the LPGA Championship, Anna Nordqvist probably figured the only problem she might encounter was a little bit of nervousness. That wasn't an issue Saturday. Neither was a lengthy rain delay or fading daylight. Nothing, it seems, is too much for this cool Swede to handle. Nordqvist took a one-shot lead over Lindsey Wright by making a 20-foot birdie putt on ...

Bikers for charity have I-95 to themselves

Run from Coconut Creek to Hollywood honors fallen firefighter Rumbling two-abreast down the center lane, more than 300 motorcyclists had a section of southbound I-95 all to themselves this morning for a blazing-hot charity run that raised more than $15,000.

Ky. lawmakers face pressure

Kentucky lawmakers roll into a costly legislative special session at noon Monday to try and plug a gaping hole in the budget and pass issues that failed to garner support in this year's regular session.

Gaming head: Casinos still big winners in Pennsylvania

Scott lays boot into Lismore | Rugby Union

THE unerringly accurate boot of Ballina's Kane Scott proved the big difference in the top-of-the-table Far North Coast Rugby Union clash with the Lismore City Greens on Saturday.

Primex honours farming industry | News

Lyn Bulmer (centre), of Casino, presents the Earle Bulmer Memorial Shield for the most outstanding Promotion of Beef Cattle to Brett and Leanne Warne, from Jembrae Droughmaster Stud, Casino.

Casino gets new cultural centre | News

Member for Page, Janelle Saffin (centre) looks at plans of Casino’s new Community and Cultural Centre with Casino Red Cross vice-president Carrie Kennedy (left), and Casino Neighbourhood Centre manager Noeline Olive.

Gods are now happy for Devils field goals | Rugby League | QRL and NSWRL

BYRON BAY coach Nathan Cross' career has been punctuated by winning field goals and the football gods smiled on him again on Saturday as the Red Devils snuck home 13-12 over Marist Brothers at Oakes Oval, Lismore.

The AdweekMedia Plan of the Year

The global economy may be in a shambles. The prospect of world peace may again be at its nadir. The U.S. government may now even own a majority of General Motors. Despite all these dire circumstances and events, it’s a pleasure to present one reliable, stable, happy truth: Some media agencies continue to execute innovative, original and effective plans for their clients to move the needle—sales ...

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'Charge doctors for Pieters murder'