You may think Atlantic City is nothing more than bingo and boardwalk, but America's Playground has enough martinis and Manolos to cash in as a top girlfriends' getaway destination.

A Forrester report released on Wednesday revealed that of 50,000 enterprise users, over 87 percent were still using WIndows XP. The author of the report compared Vista to the ill-fated "New Coke"

Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic have discovered evidence of the growth of new neurons in adult human brains. The findings were published today in the British neurology journal Brain. WKSU's Karen Schaefer reports.

Kelso, WA. The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation and their Lucky Eagle Casino are the major sponsors of the new ABA Washington Raptors professional basketball team that begins play in December.

The City of Cleveland is looking at a new wave of cost cutting to keep the city out of the red. Today, Mayor Frank Jackson outlined a plan that includes more energy efficiencies, fewer hirings, and less overtime. WKSU's Kevin Niedermier reports.

South Floridians who think they can "out wit, out play, and outlast" any opponent should head to Hollywood this weekend, that's Hollywood, Florida, where there's a casting call for the latest incarnation of TV's "Survivor."

(AP:MACAU) Macau's casino revenues rose 48 percent in the second quarter, driven largely by growth in VIP baccarat play.

"21" portrays a struggling yet brilliant student at MIT who discovers that all he needs to come out of his shell is a system for cheating casinos, several hundred thousand dollars and Kate Bosworth's tongue in his ear. Truly, it is the American dream come alive.

The BC Lions Street Party powered by Pepsi and presented by The Beat 94.5 kicks off two hours prior to the game on the corner of Beatty and Robson streets.

John Fogerty was at his prime when he wrote Creedence Clearwater Revival's biggest hits, says CCR drummer Doug "Cosmo" Clifford.

DOHA • Graham Marsh Golf Design in collaboration with golfing great Vijay Singh have combined forces to design the golf course for Qatari Diar's Al Houra Resort in Tangiers, Morocco.

Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today unveiled its product offerings for 2009, highlighted by the company's biggest product launch in All-Terrain and Side-by-Side vehicle history, and its celebration of a decade of success in ...

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MINNEAPOLIS----Polaris Industries Inc. today unveiled its product offerings for 2009, highlighted by the company's biggest product launch in All-Terrain and Side-by-Side vehicle history, and its celebration of a decade of success in the motorcycle industry.

It’s been a year since Braden McKinley opened his Proud Annie Mystery Theater in Jonesborough, with the wild idea that a theater could combine several courses of a gourmet meal with several acts of a murder mystery, then let the audience ask questions and figure out whodunnit.

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Mid-Columbia happenings for the week of Friday, July 25, 2008

Cold War Kids line up a Europe / United Kingdom tour for November. Dates include Birmingham on November 3, Manchester on November 6, Amsterdam on November 10, Vienna on November 17 and Toulouse on November 28.

MANILA, Philippines—Instead of being a hub of used-vehicle imports, Port Irene in Cagayan province can concentrate on developing its niche as an offshore base for high-end rollers who do their gambling online, according to the American Chamber of Commerce.

Planning a large outdoor festival for late July might seem like a bad idea to some folks. Not the kind expected for the city's Day of the Cowboy festival, says Jim Coplin of the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce, who's coordinating the event.

What do you do when your profit is down in the double digits and near-term profits are uncertain? If you're Steve Wynn, you tell investors to suck it up or look elsewhere to buy stock. And you say it in the kind of tone teachers use to reprimand spoiled children.

Billing the production as a "Weekend at Bernie's" set in Monte Carlo, the Southwestern Illinois College musical, "Lucky Stiff," is set to debut at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The limited-run show will continue with evening performances on July 19, 25 and 26 and 2 p.m. matinees on July 20 and 27.

NASA MSFC Memo: Marshall Center Director David King to hold all-hands meeting at 9 a.m. Friday, July 25

AT THE CASINOS

How's this for a nickname that just doesn't fit? A 6-foot-9, 295-pound bull of a power forward who goes by 'Tiny'. Yes, he exists. He's here in Las Vegas this week, actually. If you don't believe it, he's certainly worth seeing.

Ask the members of Phaded Ink what kind of music they play, and they will tell you it’s unclassified.

Regulators finish second at Roller Hockey tournament

With educational costs rising and the budget seemingly shrinking, people want to know if schools are really benefiting from gambling in Missouri, said state Rep. Belinda Harris, D-Hillsboro.

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Pocono Blues Festival, 17th annual event with Geno Delafose, the Holmes Brothers, Eric Bibb, Sugar Pie DeSanta with Jimmy McCracklin, Kenny Neal, Nappy Brown, Bobby Rush, Trudy Lynn, Ronnie Baker Brooks, the Kinsey Report, Michael “Iron Man” Burks, Sharrie Williams and more. Big Boulder Ski Area, Lake Harmony. Tonight, 7 p.m. to midnight; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 9 p.m. 443-8425 or jfbb.com.

Gov. Chris Gregoire negotiated controversial tribal gambling compacts in full compliance with state and federal law, state Attorney General Rob McKenna told tribal leaders.

Oklahoma fans will have plenty of chances to see the Sooners on television this basketball season.

How Often Will the Dealer Bust That Blackjack Hand? Say you're sitting at the blackjack table and are dealt an 11 as your starting hand. The dealer has a wimpy-looking 5 up. The obviously correct play is to double down.

The second teaser poster for the upcoming James Bond film "Quantum of Solace" is now available to purchase online. The poster is available as either double or single sided and measures 24x36 inches (61x104cm).

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J erry's Nugget has made several major revisions to its players club. More Club members now receive $1 cashback plus $1 comp for every 600 points ($600 coin-in) earned on their cards.

Average recreational gaming enthusiasts and gamblers on a budget are fortunate if they can find a $5 or even $10 blackjack game in the Chicago area.

BEAT KITCHEN - 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, (773) 281-4444: Today, Deadstring Brothers.

COMEDY

Actress Pamela Anderson has moved in with her ex-husband, rocker Tommy Lee.

Drug distributor AmerisourceBergen Corp., Chesterbrook, posted a fiscal third-quarter loss on a charge associated with the sale of its struggling PMSI workers' compensation business.

Community donation distribution center for fire victims Fire victims may stop by Chico Women's Club, 592 E.

BUTTE — It’s early afternoon and Evel Knievel’s widow, Krystal, is racing around the Metal’s Bank building in Butte wearing a bright pink polo shirt.

Bringing Vegas to the Valley 11 a.m. Sunday / Tachi Palace, 17225 Jersey Ave., Lemoore / $20 / (559) 924-7751, tachipalace.com/therapy Taking a page from the Hard Rock Cafe in Las Vegas, Tachi Palace in Lemoore is launching a new party -- a Sunday afternoon pool party. It's called Therapy, and it's inspired by Rehab, the popular Hard Rock pool party.

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Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV has deployed a Scala InfoChannel® digital signage network as part of their extensive renovation project.

Bodog is giving online players the chance to freeroll their way to APT Macau and compete for share of its $1.5 million guaranteed prize