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Decision-making deficits related to driving under the influence are often undetected Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 5:12PMDriving under the influence of alcohol is a major public health problem. New findings show that people who had relapsed to DUI have subtle deficits in their decision-making abilities. These deficits tend to go undetected through conventional neuropsychological testing.
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Decision-making deficits related to driving under the influence are often undetected Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:54PMDriving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol is a major public health problem. A study of people who had relapsed to DUI found subtle deficits in their decision-making abilities that tend to go undetected through conventional neuropsychological testing.
Bryant Welch: Pete Rose's Crown of Thorns Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 12:47PMAmerica has much at stake in the way we treat Pete Rose. This is not because Pete Rose is innocent, but because he is guilty. In this respect, we are on trial, not Pete Rose.
More and more people in Ontario need help with gambling Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 12:20PMProviding treatment for problem gambling is an escalating challenge. When provincial governments began legalizing casinos and VLTs in the early 1990s, operators made a boatload of profits, according to Statistics Canada.[...]
IOC worried over impact of gambling on Games Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 12:11PMTHE International Olympic Committee is concerned that betting syndicates could target the London Games in 2012 for match-fixing.
Return of riots as food crisis grows Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 12:00PMPolice in Mozambique killed ten people and injured more than 400 during protests against crippling price increases last week. The fighting is a symptom of a growing global food crisis.
Gambling on breast scans Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 11:31AMA mathematical tool known as a Monte Carlo analysis could help improve the way X-rays are used for mammography and reduce the number of breast cancers missed by the technique as well as avoiding false positives, according to research published this month in the International Journal of Low Radiation.
Developing News: Tracking gambling addiction in Arkansas Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 11:14AMIt has been almost a year since the first lottery ticket was sold in Arkansas. Has there been an increase in gambling addiction across the state?
Bentley talks new jobs in Moody Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 8:11AM“The thing I’ve enjoyed most is shaking hands and meeting people,” Dr. Robert Bentley said of his gubernatorial campaign. Here, he greets Lt. Freddie Turrentine, St. Clair’s GOP Vice-Chairman, during his Moody visit.
Near Record High Correlations: Is this the End of the Fundamental Value Investor? Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 8:09AMAs stimulus induced economic indicators drove financial markets higher through the end of 2009 and into the middle of 2010, many financial advisors and researchers believed the Great Recession was taking its final breath and believed they bore witness to a forceful yet successful example of a proper response to a endemic crisis by policymakers around the globe. Fast forward to the present and ...
Mum disowns son over debt Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:02AMJOHOR BARU: A tyre shop owner has disowned her son after Ah Long harassed her over his RM60,000 (S$25,872) gambling debt. Bong Swee Yin, 50, said although she could tolerate her son stealing from her to fuel his online gambling habit, the visit by the Ah Long was "unbearable."
www.outlookindia.com | Bummer Ticket Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:54AMIt’s almost a part of Kerala’s landscape: the sight (and sounds) of people peddling lottery tickets from roadside kiosks, cycles or autorickshaws fitted with mikes.
Meet the candidates Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:41AMMerrimack County Dist. 12 (Concord Wards 5, 6 and 7) (four seats) In advance of the Sept. 14 primary, the Monitor is presenting profiles of the candidates who are running in contested races in the Concord region for the New Hampshire House of Representatives. We sent surveys to the candidates that posed three questions: 1) What are your top legislative priorities over the next two years? 2 ...
Herald News: Slots would be temporary fix Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:35AMVideo slots at the Meadowlands is a quick fix at best.
Kids left in cars sparks action Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:17AMSome state legislators are hoping that the threat of an additional two years in prison and having a felony on their record will be enough to deter people from leaving children unattended in a vehicle.
British Columbia's high-stakes bet on online gambling Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:32PMPotentially giant jackpot fuelled by high hopes and credit cards could have huge and hidden costs as the number of problem gamblers grows
Ainsworth says pokie laws won't work: report Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:00PMPoker machine magnate slams Wilkie, Labor agreement. 4 Sep 2010 12:56 PM
ICC chief says fixing allegations against Pakistan players are most serious since Cronje Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:42PMLONDON - The head of the International Cricket Council has called the fixing allegations against three suspended Pakistan players the most serious case of corruption to hit the sport since South Africa captain Hansie Cronje was banned for life 10 years ago.
3. Mum disowns son over debt Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:46PMJOHOR BARU: A tyre shop owner has disowned her son after Ah Long harassed her over his RM60,000 gambling debt.
My foolish prediction? Lions aren't totally bad Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:38AMThe Lions went 3-1 in this preseason, which is a sure sign that they played four games. Other than that, what does it mean?
Sparks touts gambling as revenue source Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:36AMDemocratic gubernatorial nominee Ron Sparks on Thursday touted his plan for a statewide lottery and other forms of gambling at a campaign stop in Tuscaloosa.
My foolish prediction? Lions aren't totally bad Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:24AMThe Lions went 3-1 in this preseason, which is a sure sign that they played four games. Other than that, what does it mean? Jim Schwartz said Thursday it means nothing.
Maes won't quit race Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:05AMDENVER - Republican Dan Maes rebuffed calls to get out of the governor's race Thursday during the first head-to-head debate of the campaign.
Clamour grows for legalised betting in India Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:33AMThe Pakistan spot-fixing scandal has once again shone the spotlight on illegal betting in the sub-continent and reopened the debate on the legalisation of gambling in India.
Ex-CSEA aide gets prison in $11,500 scam Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:26PMA former CSEA vice president from Rensselaer who pleaded guilty to stealing $11,500 from the union has been sentenced to a year in federal prison and ordered to pay back the money. "The defendant's embezzlements were not isolated incidents, but rather were a continuing course of conduct that was only stopped because she was terminated from her position with her union after the union found out ...
Australian political limbo to continue: MPs Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:21PMAustralia's political paralysis will stretch into a third week with three "kingmaker" MPs still undecided Friday about which party to hand power in the first hung parliament in 70 years.
related stories Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:57PMWASHINGTON — Here's how area members of Congress voted on major roll calls in the week ending July 2.
Analysis: Net gambling next on ISP filter hitlist? Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:45PMStakeholders discuss blocking overseas gambling sites.
County supervisors discuss furniture, problem gambling Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:31PMHenry County Emergency Management Director Ed Farley and ADDS Problem Gambling Counselor Nicolas Foss discussed vastly different topics at the Thursday, Aug. 19 meeting of the Henry County Board of Supervisors.
Finance firm of great interest to many Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 12:17PMInstant Finance chief executive Richard de Lautour does not look much like the smiling faces that feature so prominently in the company's adverts. Standing in the company's sparse South Island branch in South Christchurch, he says he is not photogenic and quickly apologises for being under-dressed, despite wearing a tie.
From the Press Box Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 12:04PMOne of my first, and most indelible, memories of the NBA is watching Michael Jordan weep while holding the NBA Championship trophy after his Chicago Bulls beat the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1996 NBA Finals.
BCLC relaunches PlayNow.com Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 11:17AMBritish Columbia Lottery Corp. (BCLC) relaunched its controversial PlayNow.com website August 19 after receiving certification and approval from the Gaming...
Dice rolling again in B.C.'s online casino Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:57AMGamblers in British Columbia are being invited to place their bets as the B.C. Lottery Corporation rolls the dice again on its new online casino.
Redpath In Race For 10th District Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:07AMLibertarian William Redpath knows that his election to the 10th District seat of the U.S. House of Representatives is a long shot.
Machines OK’d To Sell Tickets Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 9:32AMThe Associated Press Family Council President Jerry Cox holds a stack of forms in North Little Rock on Thursday that he says are public comments about proposed lottery ticket vending machines during a session for public comment before the state Lottery Commission.
Panel knew casino ATMs dispensed welfare funds Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 7:30AMSince the practice was disclosed two months ago, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's administration has repeatedly criticized the fact that a state agency under his control was allowing welfare recipients to withdraw cash benefits at casinos and other gambling... Arnold Schwarzenegger - Welfare - California - Governor - Automated teller machine
Plans for online gambling questionable deal for local business Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 7:15AMLast week the Saskatchewan government stated its intent to enter the world of online gambling, a strategy that could have implications for the local gaming industry.
Illicit Massage Parlors, Prostitution Create New Challenges For Law Enforcement Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 7:37AMEvery couple of weeks it seemed a different massage parlor was getting raided or simply being shut down by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office and the Leesburg Police Department because of allegations of prostitution and improper conduct.
Austin's source for local news Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 7:25AMChef Joe Morse prepares to steam vegetables at the Eagles Club Friday for a steak and shrimp dinner Friday night. Morse was hired as the chef to help promote the Eagles club as a place for meals, weddings and other events.
Aquino: RP will be ‘good neighbor’ in ASEAN Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 5:51AMPresident Benigno S. Aquino III on Monday said the Philippines will be “good neighbor, a productive partner, and a consensus-builder” to neighbors in Southeast Asia. Addressing the 43rd foundation anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the Department of Foreign Affairs main office along Roxas Boulevard in Manila, Aquino outlined his administration’s policies and ...
Spending time, not money, is daughter’s goal Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 5:46AMDEAR ABBY: My widowed father-in-law is 77 and my mom is 71. I try to spend time with them so they won’t be lonely. The problem is they now have only one interest. Gambling. They are only happy if someone will take them to a casino. A simple dinner or movie is no longer wanted.
Privatizing Pagcor tickles Noynoy Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 4:36AMDescribing it as a “very interesting proposal,” President Benigno S. Aquino III on Monday said the privatization of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) should be thoroughly studied. The President was reacting to reports that Ramon Ang, vice chairman of San Miguel Corporation, is interested in buying Pagcor, the government-owned and -controlled corporation which handles ...
Drilon: Pagcor should not be operating casinos, only exercise licensing and regulatory functions Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 3:07AMAugust 9, 2010. Senator Frank Drilon today said he was in favor of the proposed privatization of casino operations in the country but said the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) should retain its licensing and regulatory functions and bid out casino operations to the private sector through an open and...
Jeanne Phillips: Mother's gambling hurts her daughter Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 3:04AMDear Abby: My widowed father-in-law is 77 and my mom is 71. I try to spend time with them so they won't be lonely. The problem is they now have only one interest -- gambling. They are only happy if someone will take them to a casino. A simple dinner is no longer wanted.
Rescued octogenarian is recuperating Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 12:50AMNEW BEDFORD An 86-year-old New Bedford woman was reported in good condition yesterday after a scare early Saturday when her Buick rolled into the water at Pope’s Island Marina. After two passersby rescued the woman from her car at the bottom of the marina, she was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, where she was reported in serious ... New Bedford - New Bedford Massachusetts - Buick ...
Brain potentials reveal spectator effect Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:07PMThe neurological responses caused by observing somebody else playing a game have been uncovered. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Neuroscience found differing responses for neutral observers, compared to those who wished the player to fail and those who wanted to see the player succeed.
The Most Speculative Stocks on the Market Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:56PMBy Street Authority. We'd all love to find a way to find that +1,000% gainer. To capture this kind of upside, investors will have to take their chances on companies that may have a great future but little to show for it right now. These speculative plays, more often than not, fail to pan out. They often serve as vehicles to separate investors from their money -- diluting whatever stake they had ...
2 Big Internet Gambling Companies to Merge Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:27PMTwo of the biggest European operators of Internet betting sites, PartyGaming and Bwin Interactive Entertainment , said Thursday that they planned to merge, forming the world’s largest publicly traded online gambling company, The New York Times’s Eric Pfanner reports from Paris.
The Explainer: What crimes could federal investigators charge against Lance Armstrong? Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:27PMThe Explainer looks at laws that prosecutors might be considering when investigating Floyd Landis' allegations against Lance Armstrong and others