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Gaming regulators say Henderson casino was short of cashLas Vegas SunCARSON CITY — The state Gaming Control Board has filed an eight-count complaint against a Henderson casino that failed to keep enough money on hand to pay off potential winnings by customers. The Klondike Sunset Casino, 444 West Sunset Road, …Cash-poor casino faces discipline from … Read more
ForbesSamsung probably won’t target the enthusiast PC gamer demographic in the marketing campaign for their new 4K monitor, but they should. The Korean electronics giant is weeks away from delivering 28 inches of Ultra HD goodness at a price that should …Samsung launches 28-inch 4K billion-color UD590 monitor for just $700ExtremeTechSamsung’s new monitors include one … Read more
Richmond, Calif., is expected to OK minimum wage hikeLos Angeles TimesRichmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin said the City Council had previously considered putting the measure before voters this fall, but decided to move more quickly. “We thought the sooner the better,” McLaughlin said. The council previously weighed two other … …read more Source: Richmond, California News … Read more
Boston GlobePolice said the shooting was reported at 11:47 a.m. The gunshot victim, whom authorities declined to identify, was transported to the nearby Brigham and Women’s Hospital, said Nick Martin, a spokesman for Boston Emergency Medical Services. The man … …read more Source: Boston News Feed From Google News
Plane Struck By Lightning On Approach To Oakland International AirportCBS LocalAlaska Airlines Flight 2580 operated by Horizon was approaching Oakland International Airport from Portland, Ore., for a 12:45 p.m. landing when the crew saw a bright flash of light, Alaska Airlines spokeswoman Bobbie Egan said. There was also light … and more …read more Source: … Read more
SFGateSan Francisco Supervisor David Campos on Tuesday will introduce legislation to overhaul the city’s universal health care program in an attempt to ensure that people who can’t afford insurance on the state exchange can remain in the low-cost program and … …read more Source: San Francisco Supervisor News From Google News
Women’s Wear DailyBACK STORY: A native of Spain who gained French citizenship at age 14, Hidalgo was deputy to outgoing mayor Bertrand Delanoë and is a popular figure among Parisian “bobos,” the catchphrase for the bohemian bourgeoisie. Hidalgo’s election promise … …read more Source: Paris News From Google News
NBC Bay AreaCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday called the corruption and gun-running charges against state Sen. Leland Yee “a tragedy for the senate, for politics, in general our democratic process.” He also said Yee should resign from his post. Brown’s …VIDEO: Jerry Brown calls Leland Yee case ‘tragedy’ for democratic processSacramento Bee (blog)Gov. Brown … Read more
Golden State Warriors‘ Offense Struggles in Loss to KnicksBlue Man HoopWith the Memphis Grizzlies losing the Portland Trail Blazers and the Phoenix Suns losing to the Los Angeles Lakers Sunday night, the Golden State Warriors had a great chance to solidify their playoff positioning. A win against the lowly New York Knicks … …read more … Read more
NFL.comCarlos Rogers signs contract with Oakland Raiders. By Dan Hanzus; Around the League Writer; Published: March 31, 2014 at 08:55 p.m.; Updated: March 31, 2014 at 09:11 p.m.. Friend(s) Email Your Email Send Email. By Dan Hanzus. Rogers signs deal with …NFL Free Agent Rumors: Oakland Raiders to host Carlos RogersFanSidedRaiders sign CB Carlos RogersESPNCarlos … Read more
FanSidedIn Rogers, the Raiders are getting a hard-hitting defesnive back, who at times may have some issues staying healthy as we saw last season on the team’s run toward the NFC Championship Game. Still, though, after they were heavily criticized when the …Raiders sign CB Carlos RogersYahoo SportsRaiders Sign Carlos RogersRaiders.comReport: Carlos Rogers visiting RaidersNBCSports.comGolden … Read more
The San Luis Obispo TribuneEnvironmental activists opposed to fracking get Gov. Jerry Brown’s attention after his speech Saturday at the California Democratic Party’s convention in Los Angeles. Brown, who signed a bill allowing fracking permits, defended his environmental record …Gov. Brown appears in Marin, urges energy officials to address global warmingMarin Independent Journal all 4 … Read more
VIDEO: Belmar Mayor: ‘I Don’t Believe’ Hoboken Mayor Is Fabricating Christie …Patch.comBelmar Mayor Matt Doherty acknowledged this weekend that he may not have heard the entire conversation Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer had with a Christie administration official that led to her accusation that she was deprived Hurricane Sandy funds for … …read more Source: Oakland … Read more
Bleacher ReportEvery pick in the NFL draft, even those that are seemingly safe, factors in the balance of risk versus reward. Some prospects in the 2014 draft, however, might be labeled with more concerns than others. While a “red flag” on a potential draft pick can …LSU’s Zach Mettenberger No. 2 quarterback in NFL draft, … Read more
New York TimesRussian listings on the London Stock Exchange; Russians buying multimillion-dollar homes in Chelsea, on streets called Billionaires’ Row; Russian children in Britain’s most exclusive schools, while their parents shop at Harrods and Asprey; Russians … and more …read more Source: London News From Google
Huffington PostAccording to The Cut, the supermodel, who has risen to fashion icon status by rocking other people’s designs, revealed while attending the British Vogue Festival on Sunday that she’ll be creating her very own collection. “I always had this feeling of …Seven talking points from the Vogue festivalThe Guardian (blog)Naomi Campbell releasing three booksSunday … Read more
CBS LocalNEWTON (CBS) — A wild chase that started in Haverhill has ended with one person in custody. Police say the chase ended in Bedford and 28-year-old Donald Hall of Everett was arrested and faces multiple charges. Haverhill Police say a man was …Man in custody after alleged carjackings, chase, shootoutBoston GlobeCops nab alleged carjacker … Read more
Size Means Nothing in Building an Innovation NationPulseI heard Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu speak at the World Economic Forum in Davos earlier this year and was struck by the fact that a country’s competitive advantage has nothing to do with physical size. As an Australian I couldn’t help but reflect on … and more …read … Read more
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Washington PostA New York federal judge ruled that Chevron can pursue claims against Patton Boggs for allegedly committing fraud while trying to enforce a multibillion-dollar judgment in a marathon case over environmental damage in the Ecuadoran Amazon. … “We look … …read more Source: Chevron Ecuador Fraud News By Google
Six former Patton Boggs partners open Dallas office of McGuireWoodsWashington PostSix partners have left the Dallas office of Patton Boggs to open a third Texas outpost for McGuireWoods, a large U.S. law firm with roots in Richmond, Va. The Dallas partners are Jon Finger, Akash Sethi, J. Kevin Boardman, David McLean, Darren W …McGuireWoods Opens … Read more
Suspect’s struggle with HPD detailed in court documentsHonolulu Star-AdvertiserA police officer pulled out his gun, but did not fire at a suspect who was dragging another officer while attempting to drive away in a stolen car in McCully last week, according to court documents. The officer, who was dragged about 150 feet, was … and … Read more
Golden State Warriors Inexplicably Lose to New York Knicks 89-84Blue Man HoopThe Golden State Warriors followed up an impressive win over the Grizzlies with an inexplicable 89-84 loss to the New York Knicks on Sunday night. The Warriors imploded in the second quarter, scoring just 12 points while allowing the Knicks to put up … … Read more
Washington Post (blog)A lot happened while I was hunkered down writing my last post, so I’m just catching up to some of the events of late last week. Specifically, that ridiculous report exonerating Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) from any involvement in or knowledge of the …Doblin: Is there chalk under Chris Christie’s shoes?NorthJersey.comA Christie-ordered report … Read more
Washington PostA large protest in downtown Albuquerque on Sunday meant to call attention to recent police-involved shootings ended with a chaotic confrontation between protesters and police. What sparked the protests? And what role did the hacking collective known as …In Albuquerque, protesters clash with policeCNNProtesters Clash With Police in AlbuquerqueABC NewsAlbuquerque Protest Of Fatal Police … Read more
Sydney Morning HeraldNot only is the rubbish a time-wasting distraction for air and sea crews searching for debris from the Malaysia Airlines flight that vanished March 8, it also points to wider problems in the world’s oceans. “The ocean is like a plastic soup, bulked up …Missing jet search makes one thing clear: Indian Ocean … Read more
Bleeding Yankee Blue (blog)When I was growing up, it always seemed like the Yankees’ August trips to the Pacific Coast — to Anaheim to play the team then known as the California Angels, Oakland to play the Athletics, and Seattle to play the Mariners — would end up doing them … and more …read more … Read more
RT (blog)Kiev’s ‘Dnepr’ hotel, which serves as headquarters for the Right Sector movement, has been surrounded by police after members of the group retreated there following a shootout in the center of Ukraine’s capital, not far from the landmark Maidan …Top Kiev official wounded in shooting incident in city center World March 31 …ITAR-TASS all … Read more
HIV Treatment While Incarcerated Helped Prisoners Achieve Viral SuppressionInfection Control TodayTreating inmates for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) while they were incarcerated in Connecticut helped a majority of them achieve viral suppression by the time they were released. The study was conducted by Jaimie P. Meyer, MD, of the Yale …HIV-Positive Inmates Benefit From Drug … Read more
KLAS-TVLAS VEGAS — Casino executives say the opening the new observation wheel the High Roller is a major milestone for Las Vegas after the recession, but it is not the only big thing coming to the Strip this year. Construction is moving at the 150 store …Las Vegas‘ High Roller observation wheel opens todayazcentral.comWorld’s tallest … Read more
Richard Sherman Admits That Erin Andrews Super Bowl Interview Was …SportsGridThat’s where he kind of let the cat out of the bag, admitting what many already suspected: he knew he was miced up for ther NFL Network during the NFC Championship game, and so had some semi-scripted dialogue ready in case he made a big … Read more