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Affinity Gaming Announces Closing of its $200.0 Million Senior Notes Offering
LAS VEGAS, May 09, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Affinity Gaming, LLC announced today that it, together with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Affinity Gaming Finance Corp., have completed an offering of $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of 9% senior … See all stories on this topic »
Mass. rep. launches probe into gaming director
Daniel Winslow has hired an investigator to look into past allegations of child sexual abuse against the newly appointed interim executive director of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. The Norfolk Republican said he hired former state police … See all stories on this topic »
Scientific Games Announces First Quarter 2012 Results
NEW YORK, May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ:SGMS) today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. Attributable EBITDA and free cash flow as used herein are non-GAAP financial measures … See all stories on this topic »
MoleBot gaming interface blends the virtual and physical
A new gaming robot concept celled MoleBot provides a physical environment that allows users to physically interact with a virtual game world. Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine
Pop Salad: Gaming Website For Celebrity Gossip
Pop Salad may sound like something you would (or wouldn't) want to consume for lunch, but it's actually a new social gaming site that pits celebs against one another in a kind of Internet popularity contest. Titled "The Addictive Game of Celebrity … See all stories on this topic »
Colin Powell's New Book: War With Iraq Never Debated
The book, “It Worked For Me: In Life and Leadership,” which will be released May 22, is largely a series of leadership parables from Powell, who now spends a lot of time on the lecture circuit. The Huffington Post obtained an advance copy. See all stories on this topic »
Non-Gaming News Extra: Titan Books to Release 'Awakening: The Art of Halo 4'
You might have seen some of the early campaign images released by 343 and Microsoft a few days back, but just in case you didn't, point your browsers here. The book will be released on November 2nd and retail for $29.95, a little under a week before … See all stories on this topic »
Cantor Gaming releases point spreads for 240 (out of 256) NFL …
Last year, Cantor Gaming waited till late June to release NFL point spreads for all 256 regular season games. In 2012, they've bumped that up all the way to May 9. Cantor spreads Cantor — which operates numerous Las Vegas sportsbooks … Beyond The Bets
MTV Multiplayer – Non-Gaming News Extra: Titan Books to Release …
The Master Chief's return will be heralded with arts! In a book! Awakening: The Art of Halo 4 is a hardcover which will contain commentary from 343 Industries about the creation of the weapons, vehicles, and characters for the Master Chief's … MTV Multiplayer
Give a R.A.T.'s ass about gaming mice with the R.A.T.3 from Mad …
Mad Catz is a name that is more often than not associated with quality gaming peripherals, and over the years, they have come up with their fair share of devices which ought to suit different gamers at different seasons. However, [...] Ubergizmo
Suzanne Somers Releases 'Bombshell' Book on Lifelong Health and Vitality
Actress and author Suzanne Somers has released a new book called 'Bombshell: Explosive Medical Secrets That Will Redefine Aging.” Of her 23rd book, Somers says what she's trying to do is 'make aging aspirational.' “I turned 65 this year and on my … See all stories on this topic »
Gaming Partners International To Introduce New Products At Upcoming G2E Asia …
LAS VEGAS, May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Gaming Partners International Corporation (NASDAQ:GPIC) , a leading provider of casino currency and table game equipment worldwide, announced today that it will introduce several new products at the … See all stories on this topic »
Hawaiian Airlines adds fourth destination in Japan
Sapporo will become Hawaiian's fourth Japanese destination once flights from the airline's Honolulu hub begin on Nov. 1. Hawaiian plans to offer three flights a week on the route, pending the expected approval of Japanese regulators. See all stories on this topic »
Hollywood to Produce Kim Dotcom Documentary; Book in the Works (Exclusive)
The book could be released on Igniter, Strauss' subimprint with HarperCollins Publishers. Strauss and HarperCollins did not respond to e-mails seeking comment. Also, according to Mardikian, Dotcom, 38, will release his first album mid-summer, … See all stories on this topic »
Cantor Gaming Releases Lines For First 16 Weeks of NFL Season
Cantor Gaming is the only Nevada-based sports book that has offered lines on every game, every week, for the first 16 weeks of the NFL season for four consecutive years. Lee M. Amaitis, President and CEO of Cantor Gaming, said: "We are passionate about … See all stories on this topic »
EA Games CEO promises “mobile won't kill consoles”
He began speaking on how Electronic Arts would be a proponent of innovation and change in the mobile industry with games, of course. Showing an intense series of images in rapid succession with maddeningly loud dance music, he showed essentially how EA … See all stories on this topic »
Catalyst Search Scientists Coauthor Book on Next-Generation Search
DENVER, May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Two leaders of research and development at Catalyst have helped write a seminal new book on search, Next Generation Search Engines: Advanced Models for Information Retrieval, released in March by IGI Global. See all stories on this topic »
MTR Gaming Group Reports First Quarter 2012 Results
CHESTER, W.Va., May 09, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (nasdaqgs:MNTG) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. "We are very pleased with our first quarter 2012 results, which saw a second … See all stories on this topic »
Colbert's Maurice Sendak tribute: 'I Am a Pole' released, coincidentally, on …
The author of “Where the Wild Things Are” had complained about celebrities' attempts to write children's books as a moneymaker. The book finally made its public debut on Tuesday, the day of Sendak's death. It was purely a coincidence — the release… See all stories on this topic »
The Smashing Book #3 "Redesign The Web" Is Finally Released …
Wild," British extreme adventurist Bear Grylls recently released his autobiography, "Mud, Sweat & Tears." The book is essentially the story of how Grylls became the grub eating, naturalist risk taker that has captivated a global audience. See all stories on this topic »
Summer Travelers Seek Vacations with Substance
"Consumers want deeper, richer experiences when they travel," said David Patron, Vice President of American Express Travel. "When a traveler visits a destination they want to understand the local traditions and feel like they are getting a true insider … See all stories on this topic »
Q & A with Bob: 5 of My Most Frequently Asked WordPress Questions
That is why we hear so many WordPress peeps saying: Set up your blog in less than an hour! WordPress is so easy, even my 90-year-old grandmother can set up her own blog! Changing themes is as simple as putting on a new coat of nail polish! See all stories on this topic »
Celebrity Stock: Social Gaming Company Salad Labs is All About Buzz.
By Sarah Max | May 9, 2012 | + Last week, when news broke that Jessica Simpson had given birth to a baby girl her “stock” on celebrity gossip social gaming site Pop Salad more than quadrupled to $200000. But, alas, celebrity gossip is a volatile market … See all stories on this topic »
Oman Air takes 'Best Business Class Airline, Middle East' at Business …
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has been awarded 'Best Business Class Airline, Middle East' in the prestigious Business Destinations Travel Awards 2012. Wayne Pearce, Oman Air's CEO, says: “We are delighted that Oman Air has … See all stories on this topic »
Americans traveling abroad in bigger numbers
Europe remains a popular destination for Americans, with travel numbers up 9% in the first two months of the year. But the biggest increases in foreign travel were to Central America (up 25%), the Middle East (up 19%) and the Caribbean (up 14%). See all stories on this topic »
In its latest "Global Online Gaming Report 2012" Hamburg-based secondary market research firm yStats.com gives a detailed account of the global online gaming market, without accounting for global online gambling. In addition to the global market, … See all stories on this topic »
[Gossip] First Chapter Of Snooki's New Book Gorilla Beach Released
Hollywood Life has the first chapter of Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi's new book Gorilla Beach, which will be released on May 15. The first chapter is called "Like A Slutty Virgin". Here are some excerpts from the chapter: -Gia strutted the length of the … See all stories on this topic »
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) Welcomes Rep. Ed Perlmutter to Its …
GOLDEN, CO, May 09, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), the world's leading gaming testing laboratory and technical consultancy, recently welcomed Congressman Ed Perlmutter (D) of Colorado's 7th District to its lab … See all stories on this topic »
DC tourism industry counts more visitors, says spending by visitors reached $6 …
Elliott Ferguson, CEO of Destination DC, said it's the sixth year Washington's travel industry has captured more than $5.5 million from visitors. Tourism officials are projecting strong numbers in 2013 with Washington set to host 14 major conferences. See all stories on this topic »
Retro gaming craze: What's old is new again
Gannett News Service Today's video games may boast photorealistic graphics, surround sound and worldwide multiplayer matches via the Internet, but many still long for the days when games were, well, simple. You know, when you didn't need to master 14 … See all stories on this topic »
Triposo's Mobile Travel Guide Now Actively Recommends Your Next …
Of course, this is no easy task, and Triposo has been in an ongoing process of honing these content algorithms, launching 30 destination travel guides for iOS and Android to help test the waters and encourage user feedback. Today, Triposo is … TechCrunch » Mobile
Kalliope Paine Releases New Book: Not Quite There Yet, a Picture of Our Life …
Paine, who makes her home in southern Ontario, has just released an emotionally charged new volume of poetry entitled Not Quite There Yet. Using rhythm and rhyme, over the course of its 124 pages, Paine takes readers through a full range of emotion, … See all stories on this topic »
Governor Deval Patrick's new e-book hits GOP, seeks to rally liberals
The themes of the 100-page e-book released Tuesday are in keeping with the Patrick brand – warm rhetoric about the aspirations that unite all Americans, spiked with sharp, partisan attacks on Republicans – that the governor has been honing in cable … See all stories on this topic »
Egencia Mobile Extends to Additional Platforms
With Egencia Mobile, flight and destination alerts, online check-in, and customer support are always a touch away to help business travelers travel more efficiently, smartly, and safely. — Flight alerts inform travelers about flight delays and … See all stories on this topic »
Cheapest Destinations for British Tourists are Revealed | World …
Recent survey by the Post Office Travel Money shows that Bulgaria is the cheapest destination for British tourists this summer. All based on criteria of a list of items and as well as their prices. Bulgaria managed to beat Turkey which comes in at … World Footprints Travel Radio
DOBANGO Announces Launch of Innovative Social Gaming Service Connecting Online …
Social gaming service for Facebook, mobile and Web where users play games and win prizes Sunnyvale, CA (PRWEB) May 09, 2012 Dobango, a leading social gaming company, today announced that it is coming out of stealth mode having completed its beta phase … See all stories on this topic »
Wednesday Travel Ticker: Erosion worries for Hawaii
Browse our destination and topics pages to read about vacation ideas, view photos and videos and get advice from our experts. Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger Mary Forgione likes to hit the dirt when she's on vacation. See all stories on this topic »
Gaming panel head pressed to reveal terms of settlement
By Peter Schworm Massachusetts Citizens for Children demanded that the state gaming commission push acting director Carl Stanley McGee (above) to disclose the terms of a civil settlement McGee reached in an alleged child abuse case in Florida in 2007. See all stories on this topic »
SORRY, RE-UPLOADED video because of missing info bar for Hitchhiker. All fixed now. Thanks to everyone who commented and rated in my original video! Reenactment of this morning: Annotation time! ……… ….Wheres the info. bar to Hitchhiker…..??? Im pretty sure I included it in the vid when I was making it.. *Looks at original .mp4 file* …WHERES THE INFO BAR??! *Checks after effects* There it is! Why isnt it showing?! *Looks closely at settings and see eyeball not clicked (which hides the info bar)* ……FFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUU And thats how my morning was. lol Procrastination and RL busyness is a BAD combination. Update on the status of the giveaway (I appreciate everyones patience!), and book reviews on books based on the theme of humour. Click on the annotations on the video to go to specific reviews listed below. Lamb, The Gospel According to Biff, Christs Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut Music: Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Sound effects are from the freesound project: btn029, btn034 produced by junggle (www.freesound.org Writing produced by www.digifishmusic.com (www.freesound.org
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Sain, who led the public-private partnership that promotes Orlando as a travel destination, died unexpectedly last week while attending a charity event. He was 61. Visitation is 3-7 pm Friday at Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home, 301 NE Ivanhoe Blvd., … See all stories on this topic »
Video games at the Smithsonian draw massive audience, perhaps future show
Running from March through September, "The Art of Video Games" exhibition at the museum understands that video games are art and spends its space and time tracing that art's evolution and influence. The idea behind the exhibition came to life back in … See all stories on this topic »
Telomeres and TA-65 Are No Longer a Secret Thanks to a New Book Released This Week
Woynarowski is referring to Suzanne Somers' latest book, Bombshell, which is available in book stores this week. "With the release of Suzanne's book, telomerase activation is sure to go main stream as an anti-aging therapy. It's ironic to see and hear … See all stories on this topic »
Be Healed by the God Who Cares, Newly Released Book, Directs Us To The Supreme …
According to author Sherif Michael in his recently released book Be Healed By The God Who Cares, Jesus Christ healed and can heal today. Sherif Michael in his book maintains God heals both spiritual and physical disease. Michael asks, "Modern day … See all stories on this topic »
Some Philadelphia lawmakers want to redirect gaming revenue to city schools
By Angela Couloumbis and Troy Graham As Philadelphia school officials were pleading with City Council for more money Tuesday, a group of Philadelphia state legislators was pushing a bill to redirect gaming revenue to the schools. See all stories on this topic »
Launch of JoGuru, a new travel social venture based on web 3.0
This is a social network which focuses on making travelers online research about their destination quick and easy and travel planning more fun. It allows you to find seek and organize all your travel information at one place. See all stories on this topic »
Travel sector fumes over departure tax rise
With the domestic tourism industry struggling due to record numbers of Australians travelling overseas and the high dollar making the country an expensive destination for foreigners, Graham Turner said the decision to increase the departure tax by $8 … See all stories on this topic »
Tibet Travel Coop Announces 16-day Holy Mount Kailash Trek
Pilgrims travel thousands of miles on foot to circumambulate the mountain and gain spiritual merit. Because of its beautiful, remote location, Kailash is also a premiere trekking and adventure destination. Lhasa, Tibet (PRWEB) May 09, 2012 Tibet Travel… See all stories on this topic »
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A great WordPress theme makes an average site exceptional. A theme is what gives WordPress its function and appearance. Free WordPress themes always come handy when you are creating a website with a very small budget. so today, I'm … WordPress Aisle
Best value destinations in Europe
“Demonstrations are planned in advance and times posted so they can easily be avoided” says Matt Barrett of greektravel.com, a blog focusing on travel in Greece. “When they end the cafes in Syntagma Square open up and it is life as normal”. See all stories on this topic »
By MARY PEREZ – meperez@sunherald.com BILOXI — Those who came early to the Southern Gaming Summit played in a golf tournament Tuesday, met at a Global Gaming Women Luncheon and wandered into the Coast Convention Center in shorts and sandals to … See all stories on this topic »
Massachusetts Gaming Commission advances plan to reduce timetable for casinos
By Dan Ring, The Republican BOSTON — The Massachusetts Gaming Commission advanced a plan today to expedite the timeline for opening casino resorts by as many as six months. During a meeting in Boston, the five members of the commission agreed to … See all stories on this topic »
Why Aren't Games More Compatible With My Social Life?
For this week's Burning Questions, Jason and Kirk look at how gaming impacts their everyday life. Why is it so hard to maintain a social life and play games? Is there something about some games that is simply incompatible with being social? See all stories on this topic »
It's aimed at selling Shreveport and Bossier City as vacation destination
It's being celebrated all across the country and it's aimed at selling Shreveport and Bossier City as vacation destination. The National Travel and Tourism Rally was held in Shreveport today along with seventy-five other cities. See all stories on this topic »
Announcing the Xperia Mobile Gaming Arena, Brought to You by …
So, “gaming experiences.” Gotta love the art of the cryptic marketing language. Does that mean Sony will be unveiling 20 brand new games at the show? It would be an almost unheard of number for a first-party game presence at E3. See all stories on this topic »
Triposo's Mobile Travel Guide Now Actively Recommends Your Next Destination …
Of course, this is no easy task, and Triposo has been in an ongoing process of honing these content algorithms, launching 30 destination travel guides for iOS and Android to help test the waters and encourage user feedback. Today, Triposo is ready to … See all stories on this topic »
DeNA to Abandon Gaming Payment System Scrutinized by Regulators
(2432), Japan's biggest social- gaming operator, will abandon a payment system scrutinized by regulators over the amount of fees paid by some customers. The company will stop using the “complete gacha” feature as it was becoming a problem, … See all stories on this topic »
to Release 'Awakening: The Art of Halo 4'
Lamb, The Gospel According to Biff, Christs Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut Music: Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Sound effects are from the freesound project: btn029, btn034 produced by junggle (www.freesound.org Writing produced by www.digifishmusic.com (www.freesound.org
