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Internet Gambling Prohibition Could Be Repealed

Politics – 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.

Submitted and Voted for on March 15, 2007 12:01pm

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Playboy Playmate Tells All in Open Court

Celebrities – 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.

Submitted and Voted for on March 14, 2007 02:09pm

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Climate Change Study Suggest Things Are Worse Than We Thought

Science – 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

Submitted and Voted for on March 11, 2007 02:29pm

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Lead Singer Of Boston Passes Away

Music – 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.

Submitted and Voted for on March 10, 2007 10:17am

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Rare Coins Put Into Circulation

Money – 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.

Submitted and Voted for on March 08, 2007 02:18pm

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Death Toll Rises From Tornadoes In Southern States

News – 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.

Submitted and Voted for on March 02, 2007 12:26pm

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Casino Security Guards May Form Union

Careers & Jobs – 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.

Submitted and Voted for on February 25, 2007 12:27pm

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Terms For UK Super-Casino Bids Released

News – The United Kingdom has released the official bidding criteria for the super casino in Manchester, as well as 16 smaller casinos. Ladbrokes is expected to be a major contender.

Submitted and Voted for on February 23, 2007 10:14am

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Contaminated Peanut Butter Triggers Terror Concerns

Health & Fitness – After a contaminated batch of Peter Pan peanut butter infected nearly 300 people with salmonella, Congress is left wondering just how safe our nation's food supply is from possible terror attacks.

Submitted and Voted for on February 20, 2007 04:35am

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Atlantic City Casinos Face Financial Crisis

Money – 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. Last year the casinos were even closed due to a State budget crisis, and more recently the city has been plagued by a serial killer

Submitted and Voted for on February 20, 2007 04:18am

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10 Tips to Stop Smoking

Health & Fitness – 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. The effects of cigarette smoke can be avoided entirely.

Submitted and Voted for on February 17, 2007 07:37am

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Iran Blames U.S. For Diplomatic Kidnapping

News – 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.

Submitted and Voted for on February 07, 2007 01:13pm