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Problem gambling campaign starts Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 10:30AMAnother national marketing push gets underway today in a bit to prevent and minimise problem gambling.
Kan. legislative leadership races Monday Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 9:29AMTOPEKA, Kan. (AP) _ With a billion dollar budget crisis looming, lawmakers gather Monday to select their leadership for the upcoming session. The elections could put conservatives in charge of both chambers when legislators convene Jan. 12.
Slot addict stole $1.28M Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 4:25AM A 72-year-old bookkeeper who embezzled more than $1.28 million from three local real estate companies to feed a slot machine gambling addiction was sentenced Friday to two years less a day of house arrest.
Pottsville taxes to rise by 1 mill Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 3:34AMDespite making cuts across the board in almost every department in the city, Pottsville will need to raise taxes by 1 mill next year to make ends meet, said City Administrator Thomas Palamar.
County Council cuts deeply from most staff except its own Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 2:09AMEVERETT -- The Snohomish County Council plans to keep workers it added to its staff early this year while almost every other county department will make do with fewer employees.
SuperLotto Plus Winning Numbers Announced Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 12:44AM The winning numbers in the Wednesday November, 26, SuperLotto Plus draw are 6, 7, 37, 41, 47 and the Mega number is 13
Problem gambling clinics launched Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 4:15AMThe first NHS clinic to treat problem gamblers opens on Tuesday. The National Problem Gambling Clinic, in Soho, west London, will be trialled for 12 months but has already attracted a high level of interest, the Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) said.
NHS gambling rehab opens in Soho Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 4:08AMThe first NHS clinic which will treat gamblers through therapy and financial advice opens in Soho in the West End of London.
NHS gambling rehab opens in Soho Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 4:05AMThe first NHS clinic to treat gamblers through therapy and financial advice opens in Soho in central London.
Mobile phone spam on rise study finds Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 1:28AMUnwanted text messages advertising events goods and services are on the increase across Europe according to research.
Fixing the Economy, from the Bottom Feeders Up Sunday, November 23, 2008 @ 11:18AMPeople want to compare this recession to the recession of 1981. But there are differences. In 1981, we didn’t have payday lenders, tax anticipation loans and high-interest credit cards.
Get involved... Sunday, November 23, 2008 @ 2:05AMA SHATTERED mum has revealed how the father who butchered their two sons transformed from loving husband into a twisted control freak.
Legislators to choose leaders Sunday, November 23, 2008 @ 1:14AM On Dec. 1, Kansas lawmakers will vote on key leadership posts, deciding who writes the legislative agenda, appoints committees and manages the flow of bills. Two local legislators seek posts: Sen. Susan Wagle, R-Wichita, is one of two candidates for Senate president. Rep. Jim Ward, D-Wichita, is one of three candidates for House minority leader. As the majority party, Republicans control the ...
For LeBron, most bets not off on defense Sunday, November 23, 2008 @ 12:50AMJames having his best season in anticipating, gambling to steal ball
Adoption legislation is discriminatory Saturday, November 22, 2008 @ 12:47PMThe law that governs adoption is discriminatory against married couples. According to this law, whilst a single person can adopt a child, a married couple should have been married for at least three years before they can adopt!
Legislating by Referendum Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 6:03AMNext November, Maine voters will have another chance to rewrite their tax bills, just as they did on Nov. 4 by repealing the DirigoChoice beverage tax.
RI police dig for victim of decades-old mob hit Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 6:33PM The Rhode Island State Police on Monday arrested 18 people allegedly connected to Mafia rings and used a backhoe to dig through an East Providence lot searching for the victim of a three-decade-old mob hit.
RI police dig for victim of decades-old Mob hit Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 5:26PMThe Rhode Island State Police on Monday arrested 18 people allegedly connected to Mafia crime rings and were digging in East Providence looking for the victim of a three-decade-old Mob hit.
Welfare recipients gambling millions: Centrelink Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 4:25PMPolice are investigating several cases of welfare fraud after a Centrelink investigation found some recipients are spending millions of dollars on gambling.
Medical community looks for ways to address concerns about Staten Island methadone clinic Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 12:44PMElected officials and residents want clinic moved from downtown Stapleton.
Local News Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 10:35AMDuring the third week of November (Nov. 16-22) people all across Canada take time to celebrate their addictions free lifestyle and raise awareness about the impact addictions can have on individuals, families and whole communities.
Doug Jahnke disputes multiple charges in BAC swindle case Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 10:18AM By Keighla Schmidt, Staff Writer The attorney for a Burnsville man accused of swindling money from the Burnsville Athletic Club (BAC) is contesting the charges, saying his client is being charged multiple times for the same thing. Doug Jahnke of Burnsville appeared in Dakota County Court on Nov. 7 with his attorney Howard Bass for a contested omnibus hearing. read more
South Carolina lottery sales increase Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 7:25AMSouth Carolina lottery officials say sales since July are up $6 million from the same period last year.
Native youth raise awareness of gambling risks Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 7:06AMGambling can turn from a hobby to a devastating addiction very quickly. Youth from the Timmins Native Friendship Centre are helping to spread awareness about [...]
Film fest has international feel Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 1:17AMGENEVA - Mike Houlihan spends his days running an advertising, media relations and production firm in Chicago.
Kan. Lottery awards slots contract to GTECH Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 11:41PMTOPEKA - The Kansas Lottery Commission awarded GTECH Corp. a contract Wednesday to run the central c ...
Mountain Exchange Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 11:09PM2008-11-13
State budget faces $3.8b liability Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 7:48PMSUPERANNUATION liabilities and investment losses have stripped over $3.8 billion off the bottom line of the state budget.
No gambling in tennis, says Davydenko Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 6:07PMSHANGHAI: Russia’s Nikolay Davydenko insists tennis is not tainted by gambling and that his cor rup tion probe by tour officials was a “big mistake.”
Democrats have even greater power in Assembly Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 7:55PMMurphy’s law will now reign unquestioned in the House of Representatives, from the looks of things.
Port Orchard store manager charged with theft Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 2:37PMA 51-year-old Port Orchard man has been charged with taking money from the safe at a grocery store where he worked as manager for 12 years.
Wash. grocery store manager charged Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 12:58PMA 51-year-old Port Orchard man has been charged with taking money from the safe at a grocery store where he worked as manager for 12 years. Michael J. Selig was charged with felony...
Wash. grocery store manager charged Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 12:28PM Associated Press - November 9, 2008 1:15 PM ET PORT ORCHARD, Wash. (AP) - A 51-year-old Port Orchard man has been charged with taking money from the safe at a grocery store where he worked as...
Aussies pay for over-rate woes Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 7:00AMJASON Krejza last night gave Australia hope of plucking a stunning series-levelling win against India with a brilliant display in the fourth Test.
How to tackle a downturn-related depression Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 6:50AMWhile stress is a normal response in turbulent times, some health professionals are concerned that the enormity of the financial crisis will hinder the coping abilities of those affected most.
Mo. voters approve 5 statewide issues Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 9:27PMKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The state will no longer require gamblers to limit their losses at casinos, ending a rule that did not exist in any other state in the country.
How Dankner and Tshuva lost $810 million in Las Vegas Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 7:11PMLess than three months after upgrading Property & Building from Neutral to Buy, I.B.I. backtracked. The Tel Aviv investment firm downgraded the IDB group company from Buy, back to Neutral.
No warning prior to fines Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 5:37PMPubs in Dubbo were not given warnings prior to being fined for various alcohol and gaming-related incidents due to the fact the city has been identified as ‘experiencing significant alcohol-related problems’. Several venues in Dubbo and the region were handed a total of $20,305 in fines at the weekend after undercover officers performed a number of covert audits in line with Derby Day festivities.
Desperate Iran Barkley planning a comeback Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 5:08PMBefore Joe Calzaghe and Roy Jones Jr share their millions this weekend in Manhattan, here is a timely and painful reminder of how fast they could lose them.
Team notes: Drivers forward-thinking for Phoenix Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 5:01PMNASCAR team reports as the Sprint Cup Series heads to Phoenix International Raceway for the next-to-last event of the 10-race Chase to determine a series champion:
MEET THE ALSO-RANS Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @ 2:21PMThere have been only a few occasions in which third parties left a memorable dent in presidential politics.
Painesville adopts public nuisance law Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @ 12:23PMJacob N. LammersJLammers@News-Herald.com
NCPG mulls 12—month casino exclusion order Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @ 11:09AMSINGAPORE : The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is considering at least a year of exclusion from Singapore’s casinos for problem gamblers, before an exclusion order can be revoked.
Some waiting, few problems in voting around Lima region Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @ 9:19AM LIMA, updated 10:05 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:05 p.m., 3:35 p.m.
Slots Ammendment Is Biggest MD Issue Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @ 5:34AMGambling opponents are rallying to stop an effort to legalize slot machines, while supporters hope Election Day will bring jackpots and badly needed revenue for the state.
Proposition A opposed by most area school superintendents Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @ 4:20AMThe majority of school district superintendents in the area are opposed to Proposition A, which will be on the Nov. 4 ballot. Passage of the proposition would repeal Missouri’s $500 limit on gambling losses at casinos, a limit that doesn’t exist in any other state.
Some feel slots referendum is real gamble, others a saving grace for state Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 9:57PMOne item on this year’s ballot won’t depend on party affiliation, but whether or not you’re in favor of Question 2.
Less Finance May Be Just Fine Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 7:39PMAs painful as job cuts may be, particularly in New York and London, this shrinkage may mark a welcome reversal of a long-running trend.
Broadcaster proposes ‘monitoring body’ Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 5:20PMBy Anwar Elshamy A SENIOR Egyptian broadcaster called for establishing a civil society monitoring body for tracking what he called “offensive satellite TV channels”, saying that the body should engage consumers (the public viewers) in its fight against such channels.
Letters to the Editor Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 9:20AM Joe the Plumber