Article Archives for 2010-01-18

Louis Cruises, which operated the first international cruise liner in India , yesterday announced it was stopping its services in the country after suffering losses of about $3.5mn (Rs160mn) due to “high taxation” and “poor government policies”.

Scotland's Murdoch sweeps skins game final

With $37,000 on the line, Scotland’s David Murdoch came through with a clutch shot to win the Casino Rama Curling Skins Game Sunday

Affiliate Summit West Kicks Off With Foursquare Foolery

The first night of Affiliate Summit is always an enjoyable one primarily for two reasons.

Roseville man startled by phone crashes into creek, uses gun to escape

A security officer at Thunder Valley Casino was lucky to survive Sunday after the 28-year-old accidently drove into a creek, then used his gun to shot out the window of his sinking car to escape.

Chavez nationalises French-owned stores

Venezuela's socialist President Hugo Chavez has nationalized a chain of supermarkets controlled by France's Casino on charges of price gauging after the government devalued the bolivar currency.

Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds Live Release Coming Next Month

On February 9th, Bama Rags/RCA Records will release Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds' Live In Las Vegas

Lawyer proposes strip club in South Tahoe casino corridor

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Douglas County Sheriff Ron Pierini confirmed this week that South Shore lawyer Michael Laub has approached him regarding the licensing that would be required to establish a strip club inside the building once occupied by Bill's Lake Tahoe Casino. The casino shut its doors on Jan. 4. Laub was concerned about whether or not a strip club would be approved by county ...

NASCAR weighs options for shifting second race to Kansas

The chief operating officer for International Speedway Corp. says the financial fortunes of Auto Club Speedway of Southern California, ...

Murdoch shuts out Ferbey in Casino Rama Curling Skins final

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

Can Mel Gibson Still Draw A Crowd?

A couple of days ago The Hollywood Reporter published an article entitled Can Mel Gibson Still Draw a Crowd?. The piece weighs up the pros and cons of Mel Gibson’s return to acting after a seven year absence. As Screen Rant’s most vocal Mel Gibson supporter the article caught my attention and made me ponder [...]

World champion Murdoch shuts out Ferbey to win curling skins game event

RAMA, Ont. - Scotland's David Murdoch shut out defending champion Randy Ferbey to capture the $100,000 Casino Rama curling skins game.

Casino Issue May Snag Smoking Ban

A leap by Kansas into the casino business creates an obstacle for public health advocates as they push for statewide restrictions on smoking in public places.

Vikings crush Cowboys 34-3

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Vikings and quarterback Brett Favre didn't have any trouble beating the Dallas Cowboys Sunday and now the Vikings head to New Orleans to play the Saints.

Badge Of Gold may score an encore

CHENNAI: Badge Of Gold, who retains form, may score an encore in the Class I Royapuram Plate (1,000m), the feature event of the races to be held here on Monday (Jan. 18). There will be no false rails. •BABA KHAN CUP (Div. ...

Melbourne Bands Farewell The Tote Today

Melbourne’s legendary pub venue The Tote will close today and Melbourne’s top live acts will play it out from 2pm. After 27-years The Tote has been forced to close its doors suddenly because of government changes to licensing laws.

Legislation would permit online betting at Atlantic City casinos

Legislation introduced this week would allow Internet wagering at Atlantic City casinos. The bill sponsored by state Sen. Raymond Lesniak, D-Union, specifically would allow "New Jersey residents to place wagers on casino games via the Internet," according to the text of the legislation.

Chavez orders takeover of French hypermarket chain

(AP:CARACAS, Venezuela) President Hugo Chavez on Sunday ordered the expropriation of a French-owned hypermarket chain that operates dozens of stores in Venezuela, accusing it of price speculation following the country's currency devaluation.

Venezuela's Chavez nationalizes French-owned retailer

Venezuela's socialist President Hugo Chavez on Sunday nationalized a chain of supermarkets controlled by France's Casino on charges of price gauging after the government devalued the bolivar currency.

Venezuela's Chavez orders expropriation of French hypermarket chain Casino Guichard Perrachon

(AP:CARACAS, Venezuela) Venezuela's Chavez orders expropriation of French hypermarket chain Casino Guichard Perrachon. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Ohio furniture bank offers donated items to needy

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The economic recession is increasing the demand at nonprofit groups that provide furniture to the needy.

Today's Law: Charitable Donations

CLEVELAND -- As usual when tragedy strikes such as in Haiti, Americans are quick to reach into their wallets to help those less fortunate.

Venezuela takeover of French hypermarket chain

CARACAS, Venezuela: President Hugo Chavez on Sunday ordered the expropriation of a French-owned hypermarket chain that operates dozens of stores in Venezuela, accusing it of price speculation followin...

Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (LEH)

1. Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (LEH) Die nächste Großbank die in Folge übertriebener Spekulationsgeschäfte in Schieflage geraten ist, bietet sicher allen Spekulanten und Spielern eine Spielwiese an Möglichkeiten, um so oder so von der Schieflage dieses Supertankers aus dem Finanzsektor zu profitieren.

Man shoots window to escape submerged car

A quick-thinking driver extricated himself from his submerged vehicle after it plunged into a creek this morning.

Rise of new generation of investors

When it comes to stock trading, age does not necessarily equal wisdom. At just 18 years old, Liang Hao has outperformed many institutional investors and private equity funds by making a nearly 100 percent profit from the stock market last year.

Sanchez, Greene lead Jets to shocker over Chargers

SAN DIEGO -- New York is halfway toward that Super Bowl parade promised by coach Rex Ryan after rookies Mark Sanchez and Shonn Greene led the Jets to a stunning 17-14 upset of the San Diego Chargers in the divisional playoffs Sunday.

Melco Crown Seeking to Regain Macau Market Share, Herald Says

Jan. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. is seeking to regain market share as gambling in Macau returns to “double digit” growth for the first time since the global recession started, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.

Murdoch cashes in at Casino Rama

Scottish star dominates made-for-tv curling finale against Randy Ferbey at $100,000 Casino Rama curling skins game

Senior Activities in Whittier: Whittier park and senior center closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.

In observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, both Parnell Park and the Uptown Senior Center will be closed Monday.

Motorist whose car plunges into Roseville creek shoots his way out of vehicle

A driver shot his way out of a submerged vehicle today after his car plunged through a bridge guardrail and landed in the 50-degree water of Pleasant Grove Creek in Roseville.

Dense fog delays flights at Cleveland Hopkins aiport

CLEVELAND -- The thick fog today has delayed many flights at Cleveland Hopkins International Aiport.

‘Nightmare’ dashes ‘Dream’

GLENDALE — Desperation is a powerful motivator, but so is the lure of world title shot.

Scarlets turn the tables in style as Irish gamble their lead away

In terms of blowing it London Irish resembled that man in an old Volkswagen advert who falls out of a casino with his bow tie undone having lost all his money. They gambled it all yesterday and it came up red. In fact, it came up Scarlet.

Venezuela's Chavez orders expropriation of hypermarket chain owned by France-based company

CARACAS, Venezuela - President Hugo Chavez on Sunday ordered the expropriation of a French-owned hypermarket chain that operates close to a dozen stores in Venezuela, accusing it of price speculation...

Monday January 18 2010

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — Last month, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak called his country’s top business tycoons for a little pep talk. The message was simple. Jump-start domestic investment and help the government generate economic activity, said financial executives familiar with the meeting.

2. Venezuela takeover of French hypermarket chain

Bringing foreign capital back

KUALA LUMPUR - LAST month, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak called his country's top business tycoons for a little pep talk. The message was simple. Jump-start domestic investment and help the government generate economic activity, said financial executives familiar with the meeting.

Dalli back to his best

EVERGREEN Tintenbar- East Ballina captain Phil Dalli batted his team to vic-tory with his first ton of the season in Far North Coast LJ Hooker League cricket on Saturday.

Mashantuckets to retool power system

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is spending millions to retool its power system, generating its own electricity while heating and cooling Foxwoods Resort Casino.

Murdoch sweeps skins game final

With $37,000 on the line, Scotland’s David Murdoch came through with a clutch shot to win the Casino Rama Curling Skins Game Sunday.

World champ Murdoch shuts out Ferbey

Scotland's David Murdoch shut out defending champion Randy Ferbey to capture the $100,000 Casino Rama curling skins game.

Bill would legalize Internet gambling in New Jersey

New Jersey has joined the race to become the first state to legalize Internet gambling. A bill ready for consideration when lawmakers convene this week would put New Jersey in the running to approve online wager games, such as poker, ahead of efforts by other states such as California.

Car Into Creek

Driver Escapes With Minor Injuries From Submerged Vehicle A quick-thinking driver extricated himself from his submerged vehicle after it plunged into a creek this morning.

Dream, struggle both alive in Atlantic City before MLK Day

Atlantic City Councilman Moisse Delgado says the black community has made ‘leaps and bounds in various areas of society’ but ‘we still have to attain prosperity.’

Earle murder trial enters 2nd week

PRINCETON — The prosecution case in chief nears conclusion Monday as the Barbara Earle murder trial enters its second week.

Reno church ceremony honors Dr. King

The late civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.’s message of equality for all remains alive today, religious leaders and scholars said Sunday during an interfaith memorial service in Reno.

Ebert wins I-500 championship

Dan Ebert of Lakeshore came away from the three-day Seven Clans Casino Red Lake I-500 with a championship in warm temperatures Sunday at Thief River Falls.

January 17, 2010

Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2010 4:20 pm | Updated: 8:04 pm, Sun Jan 17, 2010.

Casino exemption complicates push for smoking ban

A leap by Kansas into the casino business has created an obstacle for public health advocates as they push for statewide restrictions on smoking in public places.

REGION: Indian families face disparate outcomes in disputes

Members of a local American Indian family are one step closer toregaining part of their identity as San Pasqual Indians. Anotherfamily is one step closer to losing its status ---- and hugemonthly checks ---- as members of the Pechanga tribe.

Driver Shoots His Way Out Of Submerged Car

A Roseville man escaped his crushed vehicle that was trapped underwater by an unusual method: gunfire.

Part of roof crumbles at old IGA supermarket in Atlantic City

Atlantic City fire Chief Dennis Brooks says part of the roof at the former IGA supermarket collapsed because the roof was not properly draining Sunday's rain.

'Wild Recon' host Donald Schultz to live with snakes for special

Harrah's Entertainment says "Wild Recon" host Donald Schultz will spend 10 days in Las Vegas locked inside a large glass box with 100 snakes.

World Championship Boxing returns to the Las Vegas Hilton February 13 and live on pay-per-view

TWO WORLD TITLE FIGHTS AND A TITLE ELIMINATOR! SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 and LIVE ON PAY-PER-VIEW!

Hoping for stardom

More than 100 people turned out Sunday with hopes of becoming the next Kevin Skinner, starting with the Local 6 Talent Search.

Local ReMax Agent Teams Up with NFL Legend Marshall Faulk to Fight Breast Cancer

Local San Diego ReMax real estate agent Lindy Kaiser teamed up with future NFL Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk to raise money towards the fight against breast cancer. Lindy, Marshall and their team raised over $85,000 this year alone and over a quarter million dollars over the past three years.

1. Venezuela takeover of French hypermarket chain

Kizon, Mansfield plead not guilty

Perth businessmen John Kizon and Nigel Mansfield have pleaded not guilty to charges of insider trading and conspiracy relating to alleged share buying activities in the first half of 2002.

OUT OF THIS WORLD: New Zealand police sick of emergency calls

WELLINGTON (AFP) – New Zealand police are getting hot under the collar over emergency calls including a woman whose husband didn’t spray air freshener after using the toilet and another complaining of pressure to attend a family wedding.

Singapore’s First Casino ‘Ready’ to Open, Awaits Gaming License

Genting Singapore Plc is ready to start operating Singapore’s first legal casino as soon as the city state’s government issues its gaming license, the company said today.

Pinoy survivors living on Haiti streets

MANILA, Philippines - Many Filipinos who survived a magnitude 7.0 quake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti have been sleeping on the streets for fear that aftershocks might further undermine their homes, one of the Filipino quake survivors said Monday.

Lowdown: Week ahead in high school sports

Rockland hockey arch rivals Suffern and Clarkstown North tangle Friday night at Sport-O-Rama in Monsey (7 p.m.). The rink's initials are SOR, but for that night think "SRO" as in Standing Room Only. Get there early to have any chance of getting a seat — not that you'll be using it much during what figures to be a thriller.

007 could get Bollywood-style makeover

MGM is in a financial crunch right now, and is set to be bailed out by Indian movie giants Reliance Big Pictures, which is owned by tycoon Anil Ambani.

Genting Singapore casino ready to open

Genting Singapore Plc is ready to start operating Singapore's first legal casino as soon as the city state's government issues its gaming licence, the company said today. Genting Singapore's stock added as much as 4 per cent this morning on speculation gambling may begin at the company's Resorts World Sentosa complex as soon as February's Chinese New Year holiday. "We are ready," Robin Goh, a ...

Electronic Cigarette & E-Liquid

Why E-Cigs? Electronic Cigarette does not come under the smoking ban in most countries

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-01-18 07:07 French and Benelux stocks - Factors to watch on Jan 18

PARIS, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Below are company-related news and leading stories from French and Benelux newspapers which could have an impact on the region's markets or individual stocks.

N.Y. Democrat throws Issas words back at him

In the world of politics, poorly chosen words have a way of coming back to haunt those who utter them. Inland Rep. Darrell Issa , R-Vista, got a taste of that in recent days, as his simmering feud with House Oversight Committee Chairman Edolphus Towns threatened to boil over.

Chavez Orders Takeover Of French Supermarket Chain

What's Your Reaction? CARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez on Sunday ordered the expropriation of a French-owned hypermarket chain that operates close to a dozen stores in Venezuela, accusing it of price speculation following the country's currency devaluation.

Piece of the Action

In Sam Raimi's thriller, "A Simple Plan," the lives of three men unravel after they discover a bag of money in the woods and decide to keep it. Minus the murder and mayhem, the same lesson ("there's no such thing as a free lunch") is playing out in...

ISC weighs options for shifting second Sprint Cup race to Kansas

The chief operating officer for International Speedway Corp. says the financial fortunes of Auto Club Speedway of Southern California, ...

Companies, Clubs Can Host Clinics

Ohio County companies wanting to host their own miniature swine flu vaccination clinics now have that option. The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department is offering to hold clinics at companies' work sites to allow employees to receive the inoculation against the H1N1 virus.

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-01-18 05:39 China, HK stocks slip; banks, property weigh

By Sui-Lee Wee and Claire Zhang

"Snake man" raising eyebrows on the Strip

If you're fearful of snakes you may want to avoid the Las Vegas Strip for the next ten days! Beginning Sunday, a sideshow set up outside O'Sheas Casino is sure to have a lot of people doing a double take.

Seniors column for Jan. 18, 2010

SENIORS EVENTSDinner will be served at 5 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Southwestern Indiana Regional Council on Aging's Activity Center at 16 W. Virginia St. The menu will consist of sliced pork loin with gravy, stuffing, Normandy blend vegetables, tomato salad, wheat roll, blackberry cobbler with ice cream, coffee and tea. A trip to Casino Aztar will follow. This is open to anyone ages 21 and older ...

Here comes Mega Millions

Lottery players have mixed opinions about Wisconsin adding another multi-state game

Profile: Illinois State Sen. Bill Brady runs for the GOP nomination for governor

Brady is the only Republican gubernatorial candidate who lives outside Chicagoland -- State Sen. Bill Brady sat quietly with his wife and daughter in a pew at St. Malachy Catholic Church this month, listening as the priest talked to parishioners about the long struggles people undergo to "find themselves."

China, HK stocks slip; banks, property weigh

* HK property counters fall on weak sentiment

Casino exemption, smoking ban at odds

TOPEKA - A leap by Kansas into the casino business has created an obstacle for public health advocat ...

Pocono Police Blotter: Monday, Jan. 18

A Pocono Lake man is in the county jail after police charged him with statutory sexual assault. According to police, Charles Margretta, 25, of Locust Lake Village, had sexual contact with a 15-year-old girl between May 22, 2009, and Jan. 7.

Lake County Sheriff's logs: Monday, Dec. 21

Occurred at Sutter Lakeside Hospital on Hill Road East. Cellular E911 Call: Disposition: GENERAL SERVICES RENDERED.

McDevitt calls tax requests by Revel 'corporate welfare'

ATLANTIC CITY — In tough financial times, Revel Entertainment Group has turned to local and state government to help complete its $2 billion casino project. But at every turn, a powerful casino union president has been there to question and oppose.

Revel may get $300 million tax break

Revel hopes to get the funding it needs to complete its $2 billion casino project and says that the state sales- and room-tax abatement it has applied for will help the company obtain financing.

A Wall Street pay puzzle

Why does Wall Street make the big bucks? A nation with 10 percent unemployment is understandably puzzled and outraged when the very people at the center of the financial crisis seem to be the first to recover and are pulling down fabulous pay packages. At Goldman Sachs, the average bonus for 2009 has been estimated at nearly $600,000; at J.P. Morgan Chase's investment bank, it's been reckoned at ...

Very rare Stout Scarab turns heads on Lumberton streets

Dick Taylor doesn't drive his 1936 Stout Scarab around Lumberton much.

Nigeria : Hoteliers Defy Recession With 2010 Openings

As the global recession bears down on capital intensive projects all around the world, the hotel industry is said to be recording the worst slumps in decades in an industry that has thrived on better days.

Nurse is suspended over alleged drug use

The Iowa Board of Nursing has suspended the license of a hospital nurse who was allegedly hallucinating and under the influence of drugs while trying to care for a dying patient.

Alabama's broadband initiative remains on course

The governor's nearly two-year-old broadband initiative is heading into the next phase of unveiling maps and establishing teams of people throughout the state who could help make high-speed Internet access throughout Alabama a reality.

Murdoch tames Canucks

They say it's all mental, at some point.

First retail space at Resorts World Sentosa to open on Jan 20

SINGAPORE: Visitors to Resorts World Sentosa will be able to shop there when the first of its retail belt opens in time, for its soft launch on Wednesday.

Caesars Palace plays hardball with dealers, asserts right to tips

Two years after casino dealers at Caesars Palace voted for union representation, they still don’t have a labor contract and relations with management have gone from bad to worse. Both sides filed complaints with the National Labor Relations Board in late December, alleging the other had failed to bargain properly.

Law to address power vacuum not a priority

MANILA, Philippines - Some quarters have raised hell over a possible failure of elections in May 2010, but chances are slim that Congress would be able to pass a law addressing the problem.

Miles Mogulescu: Why is Obama to the Right of The Wall Street Journal, Greenspan, and McCain on Breaking Up Banks and ...

On Friday, The Wall Street Journal editorial page joined such noted left-wing radicals as Alan Greenspan, John McCain, and Paul Volker in support of restoring...

Casino Night aids Central Ave. School in Madison

MADISON — Try your hand at blackjack, roulette, or craps at the Casino Night fundraiser from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Road, Morristown. The event, which benefits Central Avenue Elementary School, also...

Europe Markets: Miners, Richemont lead Europe stocks rise

European shares advanced on Monday, with gains for commodity sector firms and Richemont helping stocks regain some ground lost last week.

Venezuela nationalizes foreign-owned supermarket chain

Venezuela has nationalized a foreign-owned chain of supermarkets, charging the retailer with price gouging after Caracas devalued the country's currency.

LAC Keynote Speakers - PKR and Bing

The keynote speakers at the annual London Affiliate Conference (LAC) were announced over the weekend by event organizers, iGB Affiliates. The event will be held on 29-30 January. It will be its fourth year running.

32Red enjoys strong H2

LONDON (SHARECAST) - Online gaming operator 32Red said a strong second half performance saw gaming revenues reach £12.8m in 2009.

HK stocks slip to near 3-wk low; China rises

* HK property counters fall on weak sentiment

Akwesasne referendum vote nears

DID YOU KNOW? You can now view Calendars of Events for today and upcoming weeks? A complete and up-to-date list of local events is now available on every section of PressRepublican.com.

Man shot in chest in South Everett; seriously wounded

A man was rushed to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Saturday night after a shooting in South Everett.

Car collectors gather in Valley for 5 major auctions

Hundreds of sellers will be offering 2,300 collector cars at Barrett-Jackson and four other auctions this week in the Valley.

The Slingo Quest Download Game is Now a Free Online Game

The award winning Slingo Quest download game is now a free online game available at http://www.slingo.com a fun free casual game website where members can play games (http://www.slingo.com) not available anywhere else online. (PRWeb Jan 18, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/play_games/prweb3444194 ...

N.M. tribe hopes to profit from solar energy

A poverty-stricken Indian tribe that holds the sun and nature's other gifts sacred sees a brighter future for itself in solar power.

Skill games in murky legal territory

It's been more than two years since Ohio lawmakers tried to define and limit so-called skill games, but they've yet to hit the jackpot in classifying them as slot machine clones.

SEGA Games Limited Introduces Real Money, Online Poker and Casino Website

ST ANNES, England, January 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Summary - SEGAGames Limited today announced the launch of the SEGA branded online gaming sites; SEGACasino.com and SEGAPoker.com. Users will now able to win real money playing SEGA branded casino and poker games.

Plenty of Room at the Inn for Hotel CRM Systems

Pick a room -- any room. There are lots of choices of places to stay for travelers in the U.S. In fact, there are 4.4 million guestrooms across the country, according to the American Hotel and Lodging Association. And that's a problem. Competitors in the hospitality sector need some kind of an edge to gain new customers and, even more importantly, to keep their current customers coming back.

Outdoor Channel Announces Nominees For It's 10th Annual Golden Moose Awards

Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. , America's leader in Outdoor TV, today unveiled the list of nominees for its 10th Annual Golden Moose Awards, the most popular and longstanding outdoor television awards event in the country.

Online Casino Gambling Gripes of 2009

Figures just out show the value of advocacy in the gambling arena and highlight the role of mediation in the resolution of disputes. eCOGRA is the online fair and responsible gaming advocate that works with players, operators and affiliates.

Pair deny insider trading charges

Perth businessmen John Kizon and Nigel Mansfield have denied allegations by Commonwealth prosecutors that they engaged in a criminal conspiracy eight years ago by buying shares in the companies AdultShop.com and My Casino.

Pequots to generate power to heat, cool Foxwoods

Associated Press LEDYARD — The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is spending millions to retool its power system, generating electricity while heating and cooling Foxwoods Resort Casino.

Gun Lake Casino in Wayland Township construction on track

Cooperative weather up until mid-December allowed work crews constructing the Gun Lake Casino in Wayland Township to get a bit ahead of schedule on the 83,000-square-foot facility.

Community briefly: Shreveport concert to benefit Haiti relief efforts

A benefit concert by the Shreveport Opera Express will begin at noon today at First Presbyterian Church, 900 Jordan St. in Shreveport.

BOWLING: Aberdeen men roll 300 games

The perfect games keep coming at Aberdeen's Village Bowl, with two more in the past few days, making three since Wednesday....

Murdoch wins big at Rama

David Murdoch and his team from Scotland will have a little extra spending money when they head to Vancouver next month to represent Great Britain at the 2010 Olympic Games.[...]

Developer Wants to Open Arkansas Casinos

(Harrison, AR) -- A Texas businessman wants to expand the casino business in Arkansas.

Suite Talk, Jan. 12, 2010

John Versaggi is the new vice president of government affairs at the American Gaming Association, where he’ll advocate on behalf of the casino industry.

Odd news

A demolition contractor said a pipe that contained about five pounds of residual red dye No. 40 ruptured at a building being torn down near the former Buffalo Color plant Thursday afternoon. John Yensan of Ontario Specialty Contracting said powder was carried by the wind across homes, cars and streets.

Gig roundup: Van Etten maximizes with minimalism

Brooklyn sad, prairie-folk singer and songwriter Sharon Van Etten plays at the Cactus Club this week. She brings along Chicago-based Daniel Knox, further helping to guarantee that Wednesday's show will be an interesting one.

Research and Markets: A Comprehensive and Detailed Overview of the Market for Retailer Financial Services in Southern ...

DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Retailer Financial Services in Southern and Western Europe" report to their offering.

Greektown restaurateur eyes spot on Nautical Mile

A longtime Detroit restaurateur has plans to bring new life to the closed Tom’s Oyster Bar on the Nautical Mile in St. Clair Shores.

Savola Has 4th-Quarter Income of 269 Million Riyals (Update1)

Jan. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Savola Al Azizia United Co. , Saudi Arabia’s second-largest food producer, reported a fourth-quarter income on increased sales and expanded operations.

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-01-18 10:51 SE Asia Stocks-Undertone weak but S'pore, Thailand edge up

By Viparat Jantraprap

Cyndi Lauper Concert Canceled

The Cyndia Lauper concert that was scheduled for 8 p.m on Saturday, February 13 at Ameristar Casino Hotel in Kansas City, Mo. has been canceled due to an illness. The venue said credit card transiactions will be automatically refunded. Cash and check transactions will be refunded at the point-of-purchase.

Chamber Banquet Jan. 21

The McLoud Chamber Banquet is set for Thursday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. at FireLake Grand Casino. Bryan Lee White and Terry Floyd will provide the music.

Monday January 18, 2010 - 11:47 EST

LAS VEGAS – Sitting in the epicenter of Lagasse's Stadium at The Palazzo on a Sunday morning in November, it suddenly occurred to me that I was living the dream of a sports gambler.

What You Missed: NAMM, Boozy Floozy Burlesque, Mickey Avalon, Ducks

What'd you miss this weekend? On Thursday (hey, it's the new Friday, okay?), Keith May had the arduous task of visiting the Boozy Floozy Burlesque at the Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana. Heart...

Police Log Jan. 16, 2010

Name, age, address Place of arrest Charges; bail Jan. 16 Heather Nicole Jacobs, 33, Elko 550 S. 12th St., No. 15 Warrant; $467 Heather Hansgen, 37, Salt Lake City, Utah Rainbow Casino Domestic violence, trespassing; $3,347 Susan Anna Zazueta, 55, Elko Third and Idaho streets DUI, speeding; $725 Ryan Andrew Kyllonen, 19, Spring Creek Silver Dollar Club Minor in possession, minor in consumption ...

Tapia plots return to ring

Five-time world champion Johnny Tapia (56-5-2, 28 KOs) will headline a March 6 card at the Ohkay Casino near Espanola, N.M. The former champ last fought three years ago and has been in prison on a parole violation since the summer.

Grafton bears the brunt of storm

Photograph sent in by Northern Star reader Wesley Walker of the storm that hit west of Lennox Head about 8pm on Sunday.

Monday January 18, 2010 - 11:31 EST

STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Virgin Casino has added four more games from the GTECH G2 side games portfolio.

Hugo Chavez orders takeover of French hypermarket chain

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Sunday ordered the expropriation of a French-owned hypermarket chain that operates close to a dozen stores in Venezuela, accusing it of price speculation following the country’s currency devaluation.

International RevenueWire Affiliate Network Expands to 74 Countries

Victoria-based affiliate network platform RevenueWire today announced impressive international growth in its affiliate network during 2009. With affiliates now based in 74 countries worldwide, RevenueWire has paved the way for increased global expansion in 2010, including affiliate and sales development in new markets and a more expansive presence in existing markets.

MGM Mirage Plans Macau IPO

MGM is marching ahead with its Hong Kong initial public offering plan.

On the trail of the holy grail

Everyone likes yum cha, and the choice of venues, like the menu, is huge. But who makes the best?

Industry Education Builds Depth At PKE2010

January 18, 2010, Las Vegas, NV – PKE2010 February 5-7, 2010 is adding a number of important seminars and industry discussions to the schedule for the weekend.

Casino fan is waiting for William

Casino royal collector Nancy Moran (right) with a secret visitor who dropped in to have a cuppa to celebrate the visit of PrinceWilliam.

Red Lake Band of Ojibwe Opens New Casino, Hotel and Conference Center

RED LAKE, MN--(Marketwire - January 18, 2010) - The Red Lake Band of Ojibwe is opening a new casino, hotel and conference center on the reservation just north of Bemidji on January 21, 2010. The grand opening will be Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 21 through 23, and will include free performances by Powwow Comedy Jam and Crystal Shawanda. This is the second casino in the state (after Upper ...

Couples Watch: Rihanna Goes Clubbing with Matt Kemp

• Rihanna enjoyed a night out at L.A. nightspot Voyeur with new baseball player beau Matt Kemp, who was especially doting, making sure she always had a drink in her hand. The two weren't afraid to show their affection at all: Kemp would hold her hand or touch her leg during the lowkey evening. According to a fellow clubgoer, they looked super comfortable with each other and they kept making each ...

Casino Exemption Complicates Push For Kan. Smoking Ban

A leap by Kansas into the casino business has created an obstacle for public health advocates as they push for statewide restrictions on smoking in public places.

Monday January 18, 2010 - 10:32 EST

LAS VEGAS, Nevada --Harrah's Entertainment will take over management of Planet Hollywood Resort's hotel operations at midnight tonight while the gaming giant continues to work on buying the property.

Hollywood Couples Update: Rihanna & Matt Kemp, Miley & Liam etc

Rihanna and Matt Kemp were spotted together at the L.A. nightspot Voyeur during the weekend. The couple enjoyed drinking and laughing together. Of course there was some amount of PDA; they were seen resting their hands on each other. Meanwhile Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth to whom she is rumored to be engaged went out on [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Hollywood Couples Update: Rihanna ...

Editorial: The bingo circus

By focusing his rhetoric and clumsy legal maneuvers on Houston County, is Alabama Gov. Bob Riley trying to uphold the law, or settle a score?

Vikings head for Big Easy after making it look easy

Vikings head for Big Easy after making it look easy REUTERS/Eric Miller Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is sacked by Tyrell Johnson and Chad Greenway during the third quarter. By Jim Klobuchar | Monday, Jan. 18, 2010 In three uproarious hours at the Metrodome Sunday, the firm of Allen, Edwards, Williams and Williams destroyed the Dallas Cowboys offense. All of which creates a match-up in ...

Learn to be a casino dealer in Northampton Community College course

The three-hour workshops are being offered Wednesday as well as Feb. 2 and 8.

Vanes Martirosyan beats Ugandan Kassim Ouma

Beating Ouma, the Armenian boxer, defended his NABF and NABO titles.

Scotland's David Murdoch Skins foes at Rama nailbiter

David Murdoch and his team from Scotland will have a little extra spending money when they head to Vancouver next month to represent Great Britain at the 2010 Olympic Games.[...]

Monday January 18, 2010 - 10:02 EST

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Country Crossing grand opening mixes politics, music

Country Crossing grand opening ceremonies continue with ribbon cuttings.

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All Slots Named Best Slots Casino and Best UK Casino, All Jackpots Wins Best Jackpots Casino and the VIP Lounge Is Recognized as the Best Loyalty Program by Top Casino Portals

EVENT: Seattle Jazz Community Haiti Quake Relief Fundraiser

The tragic earthquake in Haiti has hit close to home for the Seattle jazz community. David Pierre-Louis, owner of LUCID Jazz Lounge and one of the biggest supporters of jazz in Seattle, flew to Haiti on Thursday to search for his family and the family of friends. Thankfully he was able to find his mother, who was unharmed. But while there he witnessed first-hand the devastation and tragedy the ...

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PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Live Jazz Music Schedule - Chicago - 15jan2010 to 22jan2010

Here is the Live Jazz Music Schedule for Chicago from January 15th to January 22nd, 2010...The Green Mill 4802 N. Broadway Ave. Chicago, IL 60640 773.878.5552 http://www.greenmilljazz.com This Weekend's Headliners Friday, January 15 and Saturday, January 16 9pm - 1am Fareed Haque's Flat Earth Ens...

Pa. is chipping away at W.Va.âs slot profits

WHEELING - Slot machine revenue at West Virginia's four racetracks dropped from $972 million in 2007 to $848 million in 2009. This $124 million loss can be attributed, in part, to Pennsylvania plugging in its gambling machines, according to officials.

65 more Pinoys residing in Haiti safe - DFA

MANILA, Philippines - Sixty-five more Filipinos residing in earthquake-devastated Haiti have been accounted for and are safe, the Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced Monday.

What is clicker training?

All species can be trained using this method.

Chartwell Technology to Exhibit at International Gaming Expo 2010- Earl's Court London, UK

UK Licensed Online Casino Supplier Provides Opportunity for One-on-One Meetings for Press/Media & Financial Community

Car collectors gather in Valley for major auctions

Dave Brewer came to Scottsdale last week with a trailer full of cars to sell. He brought two Corvettes, a 1969 Camaro Z28, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 convertible and a 1934 Woody street rod.

Monday January 18, 2010 - 14:46 EST

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Microgaming, the world's largest provider of online gaming software, gets 2010 off to a great start with two new feature-rich themed video slots with some innovative winning twists.

Poker Player Honored at Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack

Lucky guest got to play poker with Darvin Moon.

Roseville Man Shoots His Way Out Of Sinking SUV

ROSEVILLE, Calif. -- A driver whose SUV plunged into a Northern California creek after he was startled when the hands-free device of his cell phone activated, escaped the sinking vehicle by blasting out the window with a handgun.

MMA event boasts four femme fatales

B.C.'s first cage match event on Jan. 23 features four women and two local men.

UPDATE: Casino 4Q Sales Rise 1.2%, Lifted By South America

(Adds detail and comment.) PARIS -(Dow Jones)- French retailer Casino Guichard-Perrachon et Cie. (CO.FR) Monday said it sees improving consumption trends across emerging and mature markets as it reported a 1.2% rise in fourth-quarter sales.

Badge Of Gold bags Royapuram Plate

CHENNAI: Badge Of Gold (B. Prakash up) won the Royapuram Plate, the main event of the races held here on Monday (Jan. 18). The winner is owned by Mr. Rm. Lakshmanan and trained by R. Foley. The results: ...

Pascagoula and Ocean Springs were among a handful of coast cities experiencing an increase in their sales tax revenues in December, according to a State Tax Commission monthly report.

New ‘Edge of Darkness’ Clips

Some new clips for Martin Campbell’s (The Green Lantern) Edge of Darkness have appeared online to tease and titillate. Other than being one of ScreenRant’s Most Anticipated Movies of 2010, the film’s claim to fame comes in the form of it’s star, Mel Gibson. Collider clued us in. As mentioned with our posting of the first [...]

Man shoots his way out of sinking SUV

ROSEVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A driver whose SUV plunged into a Northern California creek after he was startled when the hands-free device of his cell phone activated, escaped the sinking vehicle by blasting out the window with a handgun. The 28-year-old man whose name wasn't immediately available is an armed security guard at Thunder Valley Casino, north of Sacramento. He sustained minor injuries in ...

Calif. man shoots his way out of sinking SUV

A driver whose SUV plunged into a creek escaped the sinking vehicle by blasting out the window with a handgun.

Monday January 18, 2010 - 13:46 EST

PERTH, Scotland -- An accounts assistant has been jailed for two years in Scotland for gambling his clients' money, the BBC reported. Gambling addict Bryan Kettle, 37, stole £120,000 from his clients during 2006 and 2007, The BBC report said.

Love is in The Air For Celebrity Couples

Many celebrity couples were out and about this weekend Allison Manchel Rihanna and her new boyfriend, baseball player Matt Kemp, were seen at Voyeur, a club in L.A., where the two weren’t afraid to show affection. The two were seen continuously laughing and enjoying the night.

Monday January 18, 2010 - 13:31 EST

ADELAIDE -- A welfare agency has proposed that pokie barons should lose poker machines under a "lottery system", Adelaide Now is reporting. The proposal comes as a way for the government to carry out its promise to reduce the number of machines by 3000, the Adelaide Now report said.

Money on lawmakers' minds

When the Hawaii Legislature opens Wednesday, state lawmakers will have their minds on money and money on their minds.

Trump kicks off Ray Kot poker tournament

ATLANTIC CITY - The Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort's first annual poker tournament in honor of slain employee Ray Kot began at noon today.

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation re-elects Burnette

Fort McDowell Yavapai NationVice President Bernadine Burnette was re-elected in a four-way race that defeated former President Raphael Bear.

2010 Detroit Auto Show Walk Around The Exhibit Floor

Detroit MI January 18, 2010; The theme of the Detroit auto show, according to chairman, Detroit auto dealer Douglas R. Fox, is “What a difference a year makes.” I must agree.

Why Green Lantern won't be a cheesefest; plus, the villain!

Director Martin Campbell ( Casino Royale ) talked with us for the first time about his upcoming Green Lantern movie, a live-action adaptation of the DC Comics series, starring Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively. Even with a mythology set on other planets and dealing with extraterrestrial forces, Campbell promises to keep the film believable.

Monday January 18, 2010 - 13:02 EST

MACAU -- Macau has returned to double-digit growth, according to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald. The growth in the past six months to December surpassed previous highs back in March 2008, the Sydney Morning Herald said.

Casino Fourth-Quarter Sales Rise on International Gains

Jan. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Casino Guichard-Perrachon SA, the biggest supermarket owner in Paris, said fourth-quarter sales rose 2.2 percent as gains in international markets offset a decline in France.

Making the White noises

COASTAL nephew and uncle Jason and John White will be aiming to extend their lead in the Australian Tarmac Rally Championship series when the second round is held near Hobart at the end of the month.

Monday January 18, 2010 - 12:47 EST

ST. ANNES, England -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- SEGAGames Limited today announced the launch of the SEGA branded online gaming sites; SEGACasino.com and SEGAPoker.com. Users will now able to win real money playing SEGA branded casino and poker games.

Antonio Perkins to be at FireLake blood drive

FireLake Casino and the American Red Cross are partnering for a blood drive on Friday, Jan. 22 from 3-8 p.m. All healthy, area residents, 21 years or older, are invited to donate blood.

Lawyer proposes strip club at Bill's

Douglas County Sheriff Ron Pierini confirmed that South Shore lawyer Michael Laub has approached him regarding the licensing that would be required to establish a strip club inside the building once occupied by Bill's Lake Tahoe Casino. The casino shut its doors on Jan. 4. Laub was concerned about whether or not a strip club would be approved by county commissioners, Pierini said. The lawyer ...

Big Love: One Wedding and a Funeral [Recaps]

Last night's Big Love was all about how sad love is. Even when it's happy, it's sad. And when it's sad, it's really sad. Like [SPOILER] weeping at a backyard wedding for all the wrong reasons...

Barrett-Jackson auction this week has room for vroom

Some 1,200 cars, trucks, tractors and an airplane on the auction block Tuesday through Sunday.

Bvilles third annual Big Chill next weekend

Imagine 150 summer-clad individuals wading into the Seneca River this January. Those are the numbers Big Chill organizers are hoping to recruit for the Baldwinsville winter

Sunday Function [Built on Facts]

...you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya, punk? - Dirty Harry The laws of probability, like most of the mathematical rules that govern the world, are a relatively recent discovery. Ancient people like the Romans loved to gamble as much as we do, and they had at least some idea of how certain kinds of odds worked, but they'd probably have been flummoxed by many ...

Soboba Tribal Leader Hospitalized

SAN JACINTO - Soboba Tribal leader Robert Salgado was hospitalized this weekend in intensive care for an undisclosed illness.

Police: Man took debit card from casino patron

A York man was recently charged with access-device fraud and theft of mislaid property for a December theft at Hollywood Casino, according to state police.

New Jersey consumer confidence on rise; many planning to visit an Atlantic City casino in 2010

More New Jersey residents expect to be better off financially in the next 12 months, and they even plan on visiting an Atlantic City casino, according to a poll released today by Fairleigh Dickinson University's Silberman College of Business.

Monday January 18, 2010 - 12:01 EST

LONDON, England -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Free bingo pioneer Costa Bingo has expanded its suite of side games with the addition of 18 new instant games.

Casino plans scholarship fund to honor Gilliam-Mosee

ATLANTIC CITY - Gaming company Harrah's Entertainment Inc. will create a scholarship for Atlantic City High School students in memory of Redenia Gilliam-Mosee, the former casino executive, educator and community activist who died Jan. 1.

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