Internet Gambling Prohibition Could Be Repealed

Seeded on Thu Mar 15, 2007 12:07 PM EDT (Associated Content)

The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act was passed last year after being hidden inside a Homeland Security bill. Rep. Barney Frank is now hinting that he may endorse new legislation to repeal the internet gambling prohibition.

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Playboy Playmate Tells All in Open Court

Seeded on Wed Mar 14, 2007 2:13 PM EDT (Associated Content)

Lexie Karlsen was Playboy Magazine's playmate of the month for March 1999. She has now testified in open court as part of a fraud case, as to how she received lavish gifts, including $150,000, a Lexus SUV, a house and many trips to destinations such as Las Vegas.

entertainment, playmate, playboy, bankruptcy-fraud, alexandra-karlsen, lexie-karlsen

Climate Change Study Suggest Things Are Worse Than We Thought

Seeded on Sun Mar 11, 2007 2:32 PM EDT (Associated Content)

The IPCC will be releasing the results of it's latest climate change study in Belgium next month. Early drafts of the report indicate that things are worse than anyone thought, and that we could be fighting extinction within the next couple of decades

global-warming, science, climate-change, natural-disaster, human-extinction

Lead Singer Of Boston Passes Away

Seeded on Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:19 AM EST (Associated Content)

Boston vocalist, Brad Delp, was found dead at his home in New Hampshire, following a call for help placed to the local police. At 55, Delp's passing was tragic and untimely. He planned to be married later this Summer.

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Rare Coins Put Into Circulation

Seeded on Thu Mar 8, 2007 2:21 PM EST (Associated Content)

The US Mint has recently minted 300 Million George Washington Dollars. Of these, as many as 50,000 coins lack the phrase "In God We Trust", sparking renewed excitement among coin collectors. One of the faulty coins has already sold for $600.

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Death Toll Rises from Tornadoes in Southern States

Seeded on Fri Mar 2, 2007 12:32 PM EST (Associated Content)

An outbreak of tornadoes on Thursday have killed at least 20 people. More bodies are expected. Hardest hit was Enterprise, Alabama, where the local high school took a direct hit, while teachers and students were still inside.

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Casino Security Guards May Form Union

Seeded on Sun Feb 25, 2007 12:30 PM EST (Associated Content)

The security guards of Atlantic City casinos may soon have their own labor union. The International Union of Security, Police and Fire Professionals of America (SPFPA) have filed paperwork with the casino control commission to begin moving forward with the union drive.

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Terms For UK Super-Casino Bids Released

Seeded on Fri Feb 23, 2007 10:27 AM EST (Associated Content)

The United Kingdom has released the official criteria for bidding on the Super Casino in Manchester, and 16 smaller casinos as well. Ladbrokes is expected to be a major contender.

entertainment, super-casino, uk-based-ladbrokes, manchester-casino

Contaminated Peanut Butter Triggers Terror Concerns

Seeded on Tue Feb 20, 2007 4:40 AM EST (Associated Content)

After a contaminated batch of Peter Pan peanut butter sent nearly 300 people to the hospital with Salmonella poisoning, Congress is concerned over whether or not the nation's food supply is safe from potential terror attacks.

fda, health, drug-administration, conagra-foods, peter-pan, cdc, salmonella, great-value

Atlantic City Casinos Face Financial Crisis

Seeded on Tue Feb 20, 2007 4:22 AM EST (Associated Content)

Since gambling was first legalized in New Jersey in 1978, the casinos of Atlantic City have faced more than their fair share of obstacles. They have endured hurricanes, blizzards, and the collapse of a parking garage.

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10_tips_to_stop_smoking_associated_content - Associated Content

Seeded on Sat Feb 17, 2007 7:53 AM EST (Associated Content)

Cigarette smoking is the world's leading cause of preventable death. Tobacco related illnesses kill 438,000 people per year in the United States alone, and costs the U.S. economy over $167 Billion per year in health care related costs.

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Iran Blames U.S. For Diplomatic Kidnapping - Associated Content - Associated Content

Seeded on Wed Feb 7, 2007 1:17 PM EST (Associated Content)

Iran accused the United States on Tuesday, of coordinating the abduction of an Iranian Diplomat conducting business in Iraq. U.S. Officials have denied any direct or indirect involvement in the kidnapping, as tensions between the two nations continue to escalate.

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Company Dumps Florida Insurance Policies - Associated Content - Associated Content

Seeded on Tue Feb 6, 2007 12:12 PM EST (Associated Content)

Earlier this week, Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed an emergency rule week to freeze insurance rates and enact a moratorium on nonrenewals for 90 days and prevents cancellations through the end of the hurricane season, Nov. 30.

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