Article Archives for 2009-06-20

DRY RIDGE - Paul Wayne "Sparky" Alexander, 55, of Center Square, Ind., formerly of Dry Ridge, died Wednesday, June 17, at Kings Daughters Hospital, Madison, Ind.

Patrons like possibility of slots at Lebanon Raceway

Patrons of Lebanon Raceway are excited about the possibility of slot machines coming to the Warren County

300 show up for sports club expo

The Third Annual Tonto Rim Sports Club Expo held June 7 turned into an overwhelming success attracting more than 300 inquisitive visitors.

Deighton pondering possible recipients of his free land offer

Offering something for free can bring a variety of respondents out of the woodwork, as Greensburg’s Matt Deighton has discovered in recent weeks.

Sony Online Entertainment President to Deliver Third Annual Community Address at Fan Faire 2009

Registration for Live Webcast Now Open

Who was paid what: province releases payee list

The provincial government on Friday released a list of people and companies who received payments from Saskatchewan's major crown corporations, including SaskTel and SaskPower.

Neighbors Na and Cejka Go Gambling

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Kevin Na and Alex Cejka were cumulatively 11 under par in their morning pairing Friday at The Players Championship. They are both Las Vegas residents who enjoyed their round together.

Legislators update Collier business leaders on latest session

Collier County business and community leaders received a direct line to the minds of Tallahassee this week.

Coast casino revenue down 8 percent in May

May casino revenue on the Coast was up from $6 million in April but down $8.6 million compared to last May.

Strickland reverses position on slot machines

Gov. Ted Strickland wants to allow Ohio’s seven horse-racing tracks, including Beulah Park and Scioto Downs in Franklin County, to install video slot machines to generate tax revenue that would help ease the state’s budget problems.

Ovechkin snags another MVP trophy at NHL awards in Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Alex Ovechkin is again Alex The Great, but he'd rather be known as Alex the Champ.

THE LIST: Eli Young Band ... George Jones ... etc.

Eli Young Band - Thursday at Dakota Magic: The Eli Young Band will play at Dakota Magic Casino, Hankinson, N.D., on June 25. Recently nominated for the Academy of Country Music Awards, the Eli Young Band has a song on the charts with "Always the Love Songs." Dakota Magic Casino is located just off Interstate 29 on the North Dakota/South Dakota border. Tickets/info: (800) 325-6825, ext 488. ...

Ohio Governor Now Supports Expanded Gambling

Breaking News: Gov. Strickland announces plan for slots at horse tracks

Ovechkin named NHL's MVP again

LAS VEGAS (AP) He is Alex The Great — again. Washington Capitals star forward Alex Ovechkin pulled off the kind of repeat the Detroit Red Wings dreamed about by snagging the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP for the second straight year on Thursday night. Read the full story

'Screaming' Susan Boyle axed from fourth Britain's Got Talent live show

Screaming fit prompted producers to remove the 48-year-old from the play-list at Friday's live tour in Cardiff.

Strickland Accepts Gambling Amid Budget Deficit

After years of opposition to the expansion of gambling, Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland has announced a plan for slots machines at seven racetracks as a way to help balance the budget.

Quezada Takes on World Heavyweight Contender Travis

(JUNE 19) LOS ANGELES-Tachi Palace's own Manuel Quezada said he was ready to make his move in the Heavyweight division after winning his 16th straight fight in April of this year.

'Screaming' Susan Boyle skips FOURTH Britain's Got Talent live show

Strickland clears gambling for Ohio

After years of opposition to the expansion of gambling, Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland has announced a plan for slots machines at seven horse racing tracks as a way to help balance the budget.

Carjacking suspect dies in Spokane crash

Associated Press - June 19, 2009 4:55 PM ET SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - The Spokane County sheriff's office is investigating the fatal crash that occurred as city police were chasing a stolen car in...

Dream fly-fishing vacation offered at Hospice Western Casino Night

A dream vacation of fly-fishing for two on a picturesque Utah lake is in store for the lucky bidder at the 3rd Annual Western Casino Night to benefit the River Valley Adult Day Program.

Casino-free day in downtown Reno

You may think of Reno as a sun-blasted, casino-littered wasteland populated by fanny-pack-wearing conventioneers and chain-smoking old ladies with blue hair. But a day's journey through downtown's Riverwalk area - with its parks, cafes and markets - shows how...

First Look: Hunk of the Titans

Sam Worthington just got done dispatching killer robots in Terminator Salvation. Now he gets to dispatch killer monsters in the upcoming Clash of the Titans. Production is underway on...

Green Lantern Screenwriter Talks Script, Cast & New Characters

Marc Guggenheim has been hard at work on the script for the upcoming live-action Green Lantern movie for some time now. Along with writing partners Michael Green and Greg Berlanti, Guggenheim has been trying to find the perfect balance between a script that captures the nature of the comic book character, while still providing an [...]

Bellotti trumps Claveran

Last Saturday's Amador High School Football Team Benefit Golf Tournament ended with former Amador quarterback Jeff Bellotti's stunning, walk-off ace on the 11th hole at Castle Oaks Golf Course in Ione, putting a dramatic exclamation point on a remarkable round of golf by the foursome of Jeff, Jon and Brian Bellotti with Steve Simmons.

Don't drink water in Arapahoe

SO. OZ. PK. TRIANGLE REHAB

The president of the Locust Grove Civic Association (LGCA) informed attendees at their June 3 meeting at St. James/St.

In Reversal, Strickland Backs Slots As Budget Fix

Gov. Ted Strickland has announced a plan for slots machines at seven horse racing tracks as a way to help balance the budget.

Stewart Gets First Win As Owner; Kyle Busch Takes, Breaks Guitar

"I hate this kind of racing," said Tony Stewart just prior to winning Sunday's Sprint Cup Pocono 500 on fuel mileage. Stewart, who won the pole, had to start the 200-lap race as the last car in the 43-car field after wrecking his primary car during Saturday's practice.

Datsyuk wins 2 of 3 awards

Pavel Datsyuk pulled off a double play of his own for the second consecutive season.

I Remember When: Vegas fascinated 10-year-old boy

I was 10 years old at the time and living in Port St. Lucie. My Nannie and Poppie (who now live in Port St. Lucie) lived in Tampa and were taking the whole family to Las Vegas.

Bellator's four championship finalists make weight for season-ending Week 12 event

All 16 competitors who fight at Friday's Bellator Fighting Championships Week 12 event, including...

Legislators offer take on session

With the Florida legislative session completed last month, Osceola County’s lawmakers said this week that some of the work started this year could continue into next year’s session.

Governor expected to announce support for video lottery terminals to raise money for budget

COLUMBUS In an apparent reversal of position, Gov. Ted Strickland was expected Friday afternoon to embrace a proposal to use slot machines to help shore up Ohios increasingly leaky budget. Multiple sources close to the talks told The Blade that the Democratic governor would propose "video lottery terminals" as part of a budget-fix package that would also include more than $2 billion in spending ...

Chamber Golf Tourney set for next Friday

The Sapulpa Chamber Foundation will be holding its Annual Chamber Golf Classic on June 26 at Sapulpa Golf Course.

Gambling bill passes Ky. House, heads to Senate

The latest local Louisville news including the top Louisville news stories from around the area on WHAS11.com.

Playing with house rules

ELLENSBURG — There was a time, not long ago, when the Wild Goose Casino would never consider closing its doors before 4 a.m. Even if the tables were empty, the doors would stay open until then, no matter what.

14 signed up for casino ban

HE IS not even 21, yet the part-time student is already on the run from loan sharks, having owed them 'tens of thousands of dollars'. The youth, who bet on all sorts of games, started gambling in his teens and his parents could not do anything to stop him, said Tanjong Pagar Family Service Centre (FSC) senior counsellor Charles Lee.

Arraignment postponed for fatal bus crash driver

Arraignment was postponed earlier this week for the driver involved in the Colusa County bus crash last year that killed 11 people. Quintin Joey Watts, 52, of Stockton, was scheduled to appear in court Tuesday for the first time since the fatal wreck.

Bremerton Fast Food Manager Arrested on Theft Charges

Police believe he may have embezzled money because he had lost a lot of money gambling.

Dream big, Obama

The president should be a revolutionary, not just a reformer

Armed robbery reported at Sioux Falls casino

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Stone prepares for state Senate bid

Jeff Stone, who parlayed his Temecula ties to become the first supervisor elected from Riverside Countys southwest corner, said he plans to run for a state Senate seat that will be up for grabs in November 2010. Stone plans to run for the 36th District seat held by Dennis Hollingsworth (R-Murrieta), who cannot seek re-election due to state term limits. Stone is slated to make a formal ...

Friday June 19, 2009 - 20:23 EST

Do you remember the blackjack scene from the movie Rain Man? You know that's where autistic Dustin Hoffman is card counting at the blackjack tables at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and telling his selfish brother (Tom Cruise) how to play and how much to bet. Cruise is winning and winning big.

Monaco arrests 'Pink Panther' suspect

Monaco police arrested at least one suspected member of the 'Pink Panther' international of jewel thieves.

Witness: 'Something really choked him and it looked like he was bleeding'

SPOKANE, Wash. - Emily Swenson woke-up to pounding on her front door this morning. The man at the door told her he was carjacked and needed help. "I was kind of scared, I didn't know what to think," she said. The man told her he needed to borrow her phone to call 911 after he was carjacked. "His head had like some blood or something, on it and then there was rope or something marks on his neck," ...

NHL attempts to expand its brand

It's not every day you see Robin Leach at an NHL event.

Insurance agent charged with embezzlement

Prosecutors from the California Attorney General’s office announced Friday that they flied grand theft, embezzlement and burglary charges against a Sacramento life insurance agent who they say fleeced retirees to pay for her gambling activity.

NHL attempts to expand its brand with visit to Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS - It's not every day you see Robin Leach at an NHL event. But there he was among hockey's rich and famous this week, chatting with Mark Messier during an exclusive party at the Palms before turning up for the league's award show. As much as anything, this is why the NHL came to Las Vegas.

Arrest Made In Crown Casino Attempted Robbery

Man Arrested After Trying To Rob The Crown Casino On 42st Street

Ensign Says Payout Was Sought

Republican senator accuses his mistress's husband of trying to get a large financial payment.

'Pink Panther' suspect nabbed near casino

MONACO police have arrested at least one suspected member of the "Pink Panther" gang international jewel thieves.

Putnam betting cleared by governor

An off-tracking betting room planned for a Putnam restaurant has been approved by Gov. M. Jodi Rell.

Local officials weigh in on gambling

Three area members of the Kentucky House voted in favor of legislation that would expand gambling opportunities at Kentucky horse tracks. The measure, which passed 52-45 on Friday, would allow Kentucky's tracks to install video gambling terminals that offer casino-style games likes slots and poker to generate more money for the horse industry.

Crime and public safety, June 20

LUCERNE VALLEY Vandals damage cemetery headstones Lucerne Valley vandals sprayed-painted swastikas and obscene sketches on cemetery headstones after breaking into a church and eating food inside, sheriff's officials said Friday.

Festival builds on its past successes

TIGNISH – This is a transition year for the Tignish Irish Moss Festival. “We are building on some of the new events from last year,” said committee chair Judy Morrissey-Richard, “because they were such a success.

City Hall Notebook

Cruiserweight Troy Ross wins tough 10-round bout over Michael Simms of U.S.

MONTREAL - "The Contender" champion Troy Ross left the ring with a nasty welt under his right eye, but the Toronto cruiserweight also came away with a tough 10-round decision over American Michael Simms before 13,659 fight fans on Friday night at the Bell Centre.

Circling the card sharks: The dark world of casino fraud

In a cramped and stuffy security room tucked at the back of the Empire Casino in the heart of London's West End, burly security guards crowd round a television monitor, quietly watching five customers play poker.

ARC honors award recipients, names new board officers

ONEIDA — Madison Cortland ARC recognized the achievements of seven individuals and businesses as well as elected new officers to the Board of Directors at the agency’s recent Annual Dinner & Award Presentation held at the Kallet Civic Center in Oneida.

Longtime radio announcer Michael Bernz dies in his sleep

Michael Cipriani, a longtime local radio announcer who was better known as Michael Bernz to his listeners, died in his sleep Thursday night. He was 58.

Eric Baldwin wins big poker pot

Eric Baldwin, a 26-year-old poker pro who graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and played on the school's 2005 Division III national championship baseball team, won a World Series of Poker event worth $521,991 Thursday in Las Vegas.

Mohegan Sun casino lays off 7 executives

It isn’t a mass of layoffs, and line employees were spared, but earlier this week, an upper management restructuring at Mohegan Sun nine months in the making eliminated seven high-end positions from director levels and up.

Governor's Gamble on Gambling

"This has been a difficult choice for me," says Governor Ted Strickland. "But I believe it is a necessary one." Despite years of opposition to expand gambling in Ohio, Governor Strickland sees slot machines as the only way to help fill a $3.2 billion dollar gap in the state's budget. State lawmakers tell me the action would allow the state to raise money without raising taxes. "I think it's ...

Today in Kansas City | June 20

EVENTS RIVERSIDE BBQ BLASTOFF: Includes a BBQ contest, music and fireworks. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; E.H. Young Riverfront Park, next to Argosy Casino on Argosy Parkway, Riverside. (816-372-9023)

He could be a contender

He won The Contender, a popular boxing reality television show in the United States. And now, Canadian Troy Ross is attempting to become a contender in the cruiserweight division – with the assistance of Montreal promoter Yvon Michel.

Lake Charles day trip appeals to the whole family, gas tank

My nephew's first trip outside Texas was just across the state line for a weekend at L'Auberge du Lac Casino Resort.

Cruiserweight Ross wins tough 10-round bout over Simms

Please read the full story on TSN.ca for the latest details

Sen. Ensign Accuses Mistress' Husband Of Seeking Payment

Three days after revealing an eight-month affair with a former campaign aide, Sen. John Ensign today formally accused his mistress's husband of trying to get a financial payout from the Nevada Republican over the last several weeks.

'Craiglist Killer' case grips America

Trisha Leffler is alive today because she did what she was told. A couple of months ago, the 29-year-old prostitute from Las Vegas was staying at the plush Westin Copley Place Hotel in downtown Boston, offering her services on the local edition of Craigslist, the hugely popular online advertising site.

AG: Woman Bilked Retirees For Gambling Habit

A Sacramento woman is accused of bilking several people out of thousands of dollars to pay for her gambling habit.

Jefferson Parish does paving, drainage work at Avondale carwash owned by Kenner councilman's son

Jefferson Parish has spent $340,000 on paving and drainage work at an Avondale car wash being built by sons of former longtime Kenner City Councilman Nick Baroni....

Insurance Agent Steals Thousands From Retirees

A local insurance agent who authorities say took a big gamble with her clients money is now behind bars.

A.G.: Woman "Fleeced" Retirees to Play Slots

A Sacramento woman is facing dozens of charges for alleged stealing close to $350,000 from elderly investors to support a gambling habit, says Attorney General Jerry Brown.

Husband of Ex-Mistress Sought Cash, Ensign Says

Three days after confessing an extramarital affair with a campaign aide, Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) yesterday accused his former mistress's husband of trying to extract a financial payout from the Nevada Republican.

Casino groups express interest in Fontainebleau

Several casino and hotel operators and high net worth individuals that could provide funding to finish the bankrupt Fontainebleau Las Vegas have visited the stalled Strip property recently, numerous sources said today.

GF casino faces state hurdles

The biggest hurdle to a proposed tribal casino in Grand Forks may be at the state level, rather than in the city itself. Some City Council members, who read about the revival of the project today, said they would rather not deal with it until the governor and the Legislature give their blessings. Sign up now for the 2 person Best Ball Derby - July 18th! RAY RICHARDS GOLF COURSE - Ends Jul 9, ...

Fireworks displays getting too expensive for some

For years, Union Lake hosted one of the biggest Independence Day celebrations in the region. Vendors and entertainers set up shop at the secluded and scenic lake, and people flocked from around the region to revel in a festival hosted on its shores.

Utes: Wilson Brothers Hidden Valley preview

Wilson Brothers Racing is set to make a bang at the fourth round of the Yokohama V8 Utes series at Darwin's Hidden Valley Raceway this weekend, with team driver Kurt Wimmer picking up backing from Backwidow Fireworks for the event.

In a parallel universe, Shawn Jones is a corporate banker

Part of me didnt want to go to the Eagles Nest last Friday. The show started at 7 p.m. and it was 7 p.m. when I did decide to go and leave the office. Id been to this casino so many times. As I walked through the entrance, I barely felt the doormans hesitated suspicion to ask me for my ID. Seriously, Im 20? I freaking hate that feeling like I did something wrong. But it only lasted a second, ...

Atlanta mayoral candidates discuss budget plans

The dozen men and women who dream of becoming Atlanta's next mayor talk tough about how they'll handle the city's shaky finances.

NMSU professor named Fulton chair

Michael Hyman, a marketing professor at New Mexico State University, has been named the Stan Fulton Chair in Business at New Mexico State University's College of Business.

Resort boat cast a wide Shadow on narrow roads

POLSON - Four weddings and a funeral are already booked on The Shadow, a 65-foot-long and 149-passenger tour boat that slid into the waters of Flathead Lake for the first time Friday morning.

Jess Eye appears focused on Futurity

FARMINGTON - A trio of stakes races highlights a strong card of racing today at SunRay Park and Casino, with each race highlighting some of the top equine performers in the state.

Downs card features 4 stakes tonight

Three stakes races for registered Pennsylvania-breds and the Tall Ships Stakes combine for a lucrative program tonight at Presque Isle Downs and Casino.

Friday Night Fights

Twenty-two fighters entered the steel cage at the Soaring Eagle Casino on Friday night for the King of the Cage Encore event.

Suspect sought in area stabbing

ARCADIA, Kan. — A suspect is being sought in the non-fatal stabbing of a 21-year-old Arcadia man, according to a release from the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department.

Two people hurt in car accident in Crawford County

Two people were injured in a single-vehicle crash at 9:39 a.m. Friday on Kansas Highway 47, just east of 170th Street, according to a release from the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department.

GOP backup budget plan riles Dems

INDIANAPOLIS | The state budget high-wire act shifted Friday to the Senate, where Republican leadership riled Democrats in both chambers by rolling out a safety net.

Dining Guide for 0620

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Etheridge powerful 'Alive and Alone'

With or without her band, Melissa Etheridge makes a mighty sound.

'Jewel' adds to Lost Marsh luster

HAMMOND | Rain may have soaked the greens, but it didn't dampen spirits of the more than 200 people celebrating the dedication Friday evening of the new clubhouse at Lost Marsh Golf Course.

Arrest in fatal Spokane, Wash., carjacking

Spokane authorities have made an arrest in a carjacking that ended in a fatal crash.

Mazers will lead the 2009-10 United Way Community Campaign

GRIFFITH | Rick and Aria Mazer have been named the first husband and wife team to lead the annual community campaign for the Lake Area United Way.

Pascal wrests WBC light heavyweight title from Diaconu by decision

MONTREAL - The speed and style of Jean Pascal was too much for rusty brawler Adrian Diaconu to keep his WBC light heavyweight title.

State's Longest Operating Casino To Be Honored

On Saturday, Nevada's longest operating casino is being honored.

Fire marshal offers reward for info on Arcadia fires

ARCADIA, Kan. — A $5,000 reward has been issued for information leading to the arrest of a person or persons suspected of setting fires that destroyed two buildings in Arcadia on Tuesday, according to a press release from the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office.

Crawford County fried-chicken places named wonder of Kansas cuisine

The fried chicken restaurants in Crawford County on Friday were designated one of the Eight Wonders of Kansas Cuisine. The promotion is sponsored by the Kansas Sampler Foundation. The winners were determined by mail-in and online voting.

Women build home for woman, sons

Julie Martinez-Smith and Kelly Leondelapaz were each looking for a sign. The two women didn’t know each other, but both found their prayer answered in the other person.

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LuPone Offers The Gypsy in My Soul June 20-21 in Las Vegas

Stand back, Las Vegas! Olivier and two-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone arrives June 20.

BEN column: The Southern Shore Music Festival needs all the help it can get today.

Good morning! The Southern Shore Music Festival needs all the help it can get today. From Mother Nature. The entertainment is lined up, the county fairgrounds are ready, the vendors are ready and the photographers are ready.

WORTH NOTING

Ovechkin MVP; Datsyuk takes 2

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Alex Ovechkin is again Alex The Great, but he’d rather be known as Alex the Champ. The fun of repeating as league MVP and snagging the NHL Players’ Association award for most outstanding player isn’t enough to satisfy the itch.

Tribal officers, police cooperate in fighting crime

LAC DU FLAMBEAU, Wis.—The two law officers meeting over breakfast at the Lake of the Torches Casino had not gone there looking for trouble. But they found it when they walked out into the sunshine and saw two teenagers flashing bills in the parking lot. Quickly, they patted down the teens, then searched their casino hotel room. They netted a pocketful of marijuana, four bottles of vodka and a ...

WHAT'S HAPPENING FOR JUNE 20

Send events of community interest in South Mississippi to mynews@sunherald.com or fax to 896-2104. Please label “What’s Happening.” Deadline is noon, Monday-Friday.

Casino revenues are up, down

Casino revenue on the Coast was up $6 million from April to May but down $8.6 million compared to last May.

Pascal wrests WBC light heavyweight title from Diaconu in 12-round decision

MONTREAL - Jean Pascal overpowered Adrian Diaconu with speed and style to win the WBC light heavyweight title in a thriller 12-round unanimous decision before 13,659 Bell Centre fight fans who seemed split in their support of the two Montreal fighters on Friday night.

Goa ministers frequent Casinos: Parrikar

Four of the ministers in Digamber Kamat-led cabinet are habitual gamblers who are frequent to casinos in Goa, a police deposition by staffers of a casino in Majorda Beach resort, a five star hotel, reads.

Casino groups express interest in troubled project

Several casino and hotel operators and high net worth individuals that could provide funding to finish the bankrupt Fontainebleau Las Vegas have visited the Strip property recently, numerous sources said Friday.

Woman arrested for fleecing elderly

A Sacramento woman was arrested by Yolo County law enforcement officials on suspicion of grand theft, embezzlement and burglary charges after she allegedly "fleeced" retirees out of almost $350,000 to pay for a daily gambiling habit.

Hold the Rice

In the spirit of our continuing courtship, I was inspired to purchase an edition of Maxim magazine. The attraction was not, be assured, the multiple photographs of Lucy Liu in her undies. No, my intended, I checked it out to see how it executed its marriage of words and visuals.

Budget bill omits region's projects

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Senate Appropriations Committee received a two-year budget proposal Friday that excluded several key projects in Northwest Indiana. Noticeably missing from the $28.5 billion budget was funding for renovation of Indiana University Northwest's Tamarack Hall, expanded transportation services, lakeshore development and a teaching hospital to be built in Gary. Some of the ...

The First Light On The Strip

In 1940 businessman James Cashman and other civic leaders invited hotel owner Thomas Hull to Las Vegas to encourage him to build one of his El Rancho chain of hotels. They thought his other California hotels would lure customers to an El Rancho Vegas. To their surprise, Hull picked a spot just outside the city boundaries on U.S. Highway 91, at the intersection of what would later be Sahara ...

BIG SUMMER DEALS WEEK: Braves offer quality bargains

Though baseball salaries continue to rise, the cost of attending games at Turner Field can be cheaper than in seasons past. The key is being aware of discounts.

July 3 Concert on the Green canceled

EL CAJON: The Concerts on the Green show scheduled for July 3, featuring the band Java, has been canceled because of a scheduling conflict with the July 4 weekend. The free concerts are offered every Friday at 6 p.m. through Sept. 4 at Prescott Promenade in downtown El Cajon.

Ensign: Mistress's husband wanted money

Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., on Friday accused his former mistress's husband of trying to extract a financial payout from him.

Online classes backed, despite cost

Even as university system regents were consumed Friday by discussion about how to manage major budget cuts by the state in higher education, they took time to discuss how to increase student access to higher education — even though it might cost more.

‘Senatoriables’ rethink 2010 election plans

Many senatorial hopefuls of diverse political persuasions are scaling down their election plans in 2010 because of poor ratings in recent surveys.

Kapamilya and Kapuso in Cebu

Two prime media partners join the CCCI events in the spirit of tourism. On June 17, GMA-7 and SM sponsored the launching of People at the SM Cinema 1, with Kapuso artist, former StarStruck and Binibining Pilipinas 2009 finalist, Rich Asuncion, as guest celebrity.

Twilight has cast Lefevre into showbiz' bright lights

TORONTO (Jun 20, 2009) -- Montreal native Rachelle Lefevre has a devised plan to ensure she never loses touch with her Canuck roots as her star soars on the smash success of the Twilight vampire film and its upcoming sequel, New Moon.

Glenolden students get grants

The Glenolden Business Association awarded scholarships June 1 to four graduating seniors in recognition of their academic achievements and contributions to the borough.

County's 13% tops state unemployment rate

Riverside County's unemployment rate last month matched the 13.1 percent high mark set in March, the U.S. Department of Labor reported Friday.

Bombs bursting in air getting too expensive

Elko Motorcycle Jamboree thrives by a group effort

ELKO — The Elko Motorcycle Jamboree, one of the biggest events of the year, continues to thrive while similar events elsewhere are blowing away like dust on the highway.

Full tilt: Jamboree performer draws fans

ELKO — Tires screeched as Kane Friesen’s Kawasaki came to a stop in the Commercial Casino’s parking lot, the sound of the bike soon drowned out by the screams of the crowd.

Community events list, 6/20/09

Avoca Goods pickup: Avoca Street Department two white goods pickup for households with 2009 garbage stickers: First Ward/July 13, Second Ward/July 14, Third Ward/July 15; washer, dryer, refrigerator and freezer with doors removed, hot water heater, air c

Arrest made in fleecing of retirees

A Sacramento woman was arrested by Yolo County law enforcement officials on suspicion of grand theft, embezzlement and burglary charges after she allegedly "fleeced" retirees -- including one person in Vacaville -- out of almost $350,000 to pay for a daily gambiling habit.

'Pink Panther jewellery thief' suspect arrested in Monaco

At least one suspected member of the "Pink Panther" international jewel thieves has been arrested in Monaco.

100 Hand Video Poker

In what must surely be described as poker nirvana, online players are now able to satiate themselves with up to 100 hands of video poker simultaneously. The concept is as thrilling as the game and players are lapping it up in a whirlwind of frenzied poker action.

BOXING: Mosley wants a piece of Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao and promoter Bob Arum sat next to each other last Saturday as a bloody Miguel Cotto fought tooth and nail against Joshua Clottey while defending his welterweight title at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Burnett: Thanks to Spring Has Sprung Run sponsors

On behalf of the Lake County Milers running/walking club, I would like to express our gratitude to the 2009 sponsors of the seventh annual Spring Has Sprung 1K/5K/10K event on May 30. This was one of the best “Spring Has Sprung” events ever.

Reception planned for retiring pastor

GOVERNOR PROPOSES SLOTS

State leaders, gambling opponents race to gauge the public's opinion on plan that would put video terminals at Ohio's horse tracks, including Summit County, to help bridge budget gap Machines may bring in $300 million or more

Race against time

Harry Gillespie and his great-granddaughter are in a race against time. Gillespie is 103 and Gwendolyn Strong, 20 months, is battling spinal muscular atrophy, a neurological disease that inhibits muscle use.

Finding work is hard work

Job seekers stood elbow to elbow in the Veterans Memorial Hall in Yuba City on Thursday in hopes of landing a steady paycheck. The employment fair, hosted by Sutter County One-Stop, featured 37 employers, down from 80 booths a year ago. But that didn't

Spring training evidently near end

The Colorado Rockies and the Arizona Diamondbacks notified the city and county that next season will be their last in Tucson, making it more likely fans will have to drive to the Phoenix area to get their spring-training baseball fix.

Saugerties plans 3-day Fourth of July festival

SAUGERTIES — The Fourth of July will be celebrated in Saugerties with three days of festivities.

Everett will install red-light cameras

EVERETT -- Add Everett to the list of cities turning to video cameras to enforce traffic safety laws. Later this summer, cameras will be installed at four accident-prone intersections and one school zone in Everett, issuing tickets starting at $124 each.

Strategic plan banks on employees

A reflection of democracy in action, the Teller County Strategic Plan for 2010-2020 emphasizes teamwork and establishes a road map for the future.

What's Happening: Check out tall ships at Rainier

The Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, replicas of 18th-century tall sailing ships, are calling at Rainier this weekend.

Crown Casino sting

REVEALED: MORE than $23 million in stolen money was laundered through Crown casino as part of one of the world's biggest frauds.

Kevin Pollack's Internet Talk Show

Actor Kevin Pollak, who has appeared in The Usual Suspects , Casino , A Few Good Men and Otis , now hosts a talk show that runs weekly. It's not on TV or on radio, but strictly on the Internet.

NY Officials Set Deadline for Casino Bid OK

New York officials this week told bidders vying for the Aqueduct casino development rights to assume the contract will be awarded by Aug. 1, a questionable timetable given the chaos and leadership questions still swirling following a coup in the state Senate on June 8.

Concerns raised over automated poll in RP

MANILA - The Philippines has embarked on an ambitious $150 million plan to automate presidential elections next year, giving it a result within two days of voting instead of the weeks it takes currently.

Get out of the dark movie theater long enough to see some sites associated with the local film industry

Take the Tinseltour of New Orleans

Kings of the KO

Tony Lopez isn't a bad guy, he just played one Friday night.

David Osborne’s mistress: His music!

He said he is happily married (to his second wife who will soon be giving birth to their second child), but David Osborne, dubbed “Pianist to the Presidents,” has a mistress, this he admitted at a press conference held last Friday at the Tap Room of The Manila Hotel.

Aerojet Supports NASA's Lunar Exploration Missions

Former Tufts Employees Plead Guilty In $1M Theft

Two former Tufts University employees were both sentenced to two years in prison for stealing nearly $1 million from the student activities fund to pay for personal indulgences.

Herschel's daring test: a glimpse of things to come

Herschel opened its 'eyes' on 14 June and the Photoconductor Array Camera and Spectrometer obtained images of M51, 'the whirlpool galaxy' for a first test observation.

NASA Reschedules Test of Max Launch Abort System for June 25

Because of delays completing preliminary tests at the launch site, NASA has rescheduled the test launch of the Max Launch Abort System, or MLAS, to no earlier than June 25.

Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity 19 Jun 2009

Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

2 former Tufts employees plead guilty in $1m theft

WOBURN - Two former Tufts University employees were both sentenced to two years in prison for stealing nearly $1 million from the student activities fund to pay for personal...

Two former Tufts employees plead guilty in $1m theft

Two former Tufts University employees were both sentenced to two years in prison for stealing nearly $1 million from the student activities fund to pay for personal indulgences. Josephine Nealley and Raymond Rodriguez, both executives in the student activities office, pleaded guilty on Friday to multiple counts of larceny.

Benefit Golf Scramble Signups Now

Golfers are sought to play in a four-man scramble Monday June 22 at the Ponca City Country Club with all proceeds to benefit the Otoe-Missouria Encampment Committee as they prepare for the tribe's annual July encampment.

Nearly News

Ponca City's Driver License Testing Office will relocate this weekend. The current location at the National Guard Armory on South Avenue will close today.

Police chase ends in fiery, fatal crash - Sat, 20 Jun 2009 PST

A fiery crash that began with a carjacking Friday killed a woman who had a history of car theft. The woman’s boyfriend was arrested Friday night.

6/20 Galveston County Commissioners Receive Bolivar Rec...

A plan created by a committee of Bolivar Peninsula residents was presented to Galveston County commissioners. The plan was put together from input collected at several public meetings.

Incognito #4 Review

IGN reviews Incognito #4.

Former Tufts employees plead guilty to stealing nearly $1 million from university

Two former Tufts University employees, including a Wayland woman, pleaded guilty late Friday to stealing nearly $1 million from the University in two separate schemes, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone informed the public Saturday.

Seventh Annual Blues, Brews, & BBQ on Saturday

Celebrate Father's Day with a little blues and barbeque! Over at the Cannery Casino on north Craig, the seventh annual Blues, Brews and BBQ festival will kick off at 5pm.

A casino in Grand Forks would face state hurdles

GRAND FORKS, N.D. - The biggest hurdle to a proposed tribal casino in Grand Forks may be at the state level, rather than in the city itself. FREE GOLF FOR FATHERS DAY!!!! Heart of the Valley Golf Course - Ends Jun 21, 2009

Nullarbors us to tears as domestic tourism dives

As a boy, Stuart Christelow spent school holidays camping by the coast in a tent that folded into a trailer behind the family car.

Diners hungry for swank that won't break bank

Restaurant industry faces greatest challenge since introduction of the controversial fringe benefits tax in 1986, as the economic downturn takes hold.

Millions laundered through casino

THREE Chinese conmen, jailed for a massive $605 million fraud, have boasted that they spent their dirty money in Australia.

High cost at Crown

CROWN Casino has become a significant part of life in our great city.

Slot machines could be coming soon to Ohio racetracks

The deal would place slot machines -- technically called video lottery terminals -- at Ohio's seven struggling horse racetracks and run the program through the state's lottery program.PDF: The governor's proposal.

Late Surge by Giants upends Ports, 6-4

STOCKTON, Calif.- The Stockton Ports (25-43) kept the San Jose Giants (40-28) hitless until the sixth frame, but then allowed four runs on five hits in the last three innings to drop Friday night's game 6-4.

Youth golf clinic set for July 16

The annual Southwestern Oregon Youth Golf Clinic, sponsored by the Coquille Indian Tribe, is scheduled for Thursday, July 16, at the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort Practice Center.

Most exciting game of season ends in Blizzard loss

After a high-scoring and fast paced first half, the Green Bay Blizzard lost it's bout with the Tulsa Talons 66-54.

High rolling crooks

THEY pulled off one of the world's greatest cons, fleecing the Bank of China of more than $600 million.

Edge Wise: Do We Need a New Buffy?

Edge Wise rants and raves against the new Buffy movie currently in production and without Joss Whedon at the helm. We propose that the film change it's title to "Worst Idea Ever. But With Vampires."

NASA Awards Contract for Kepler Planning and Mission Support

International Forecaster June 2009 (#6) - Gold, Silver, Economy + More

The following are some snippets from the most recent issue of the International Forecaster. For the full 29 page issue, please see subscription information below.

IGT cuts management staff

International Game Technology, the world's largest maker of slot machines and casino systems, has laid off some management-level employees, a spokesman confirmed Friday.

Services put discount-card bar codes into one spot

Ever feel loyalty-card overload?

Slot Machines May Be Closer To Reality In Ohio

After years of opposition to the expansion of gambling, Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland has announced a plan for slots machines at seven horse racing tracks, including Thistledown and Northfield Park, as a way to help balance the budget.

Former Tufts University employees plead guilty to stealing nearly $1 million from the university

Raymond Rodriguez and Josephine Nealley used stolen student activity funds on trips to Paris and Las Vegas, tickets to Madonna concerts, luxury watches and handbags and at Foxwoods Resort and Casino, among many other splurges.

Cebu school marks inaugural with concert

REVEREND Father Ernesto Javier, SJ, had the herculean task of moving out Sacred Heart School for Boys from crowded Mango Avenue in Cebu City and completing its new location in a 15-hectare property in Mandaue City.

News archive for 2009-06-20

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