Area casinos creating dramatic ripple effects in local economy, problems
By Denise Allabaugh (Staff Writer) from the times-tribune Dramatic ripple effects have resulted from Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs and Mount Airy Casino Resort opening and bringing table games to Northeast Pennsylvania. Casinos are directly linked to many positive impacts:…
G8 ministers condemn North Korea nuclear moves
BBC Foreign ministers from the G8 group of nations have condemned in the “strongest possible terms” North Korea’s nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programmes. Tensions have risen on the Korean peninsula in recent weeks. The ministers also expressed “deep concerns…
Samsung unveils 6.3in Galaxy Mega smartphone
BBC Samsung has unveiled the biggest smartphone to date – the Galaxy Mega, which features a 6.3in (16cm) screen. The firm suggested its size made it ideal for watching videos or running two apps alongside each other. Samsung helped popularise…
CML to fund Purple Dragon scholarship
Recruitment agency CML recently announced that it has funded a one-year scholarship at the Purple Dragon Martial Arts School, enabling a deserving student to participate in the facility’s renowned training programme. Staff and management at CML have decided to sponsor…
A Murder Trial Is Just The Latest Twist In This Legendarily Bizarre Fake Identity Case
Adam Taylor Business Insider A 52-year-old German immigrant by the name of Christian Gerhartsreiter is on trial this month in Los Angeles for the 1985 murder of California man John Sohus. While Gerhartsreiter is little known, many have heard of…
Austria slams U.S., UK “tax havens” as EU turns up heat
By Padraic Halpin and John O’Donnell From Global Post Austria hit back at critics of its banking secrecy on Thursday by urging Britain and the United States to crack down on money laundering and tax havens in their own backyards,…
Apple apologizes to Chinese consumers, revises local warranty policy for iPhone 4 and 4S Mobile
By Richard Lai engadget Apple revises warranty policies in China amid pressure from consumers Over the last couple of weeks, Chinese consumers and media had been up in arms over Apple’s lesser warranty coverage — specifically over refurbished replacement devices…
Eat and Drink This to Prevent High Blood Pressure
By Leah Zerbe RODALE Got high blood pressure? Start swilling hibiscus tea. More people visit doctors for high blood pressure than for any other condition, aside from the common cold. And while blood pressure medications are usually effective, science has…
Cayman team to demonstrate culinary Caribbean delicacies on Signature cruise
Oceania Cruises Introduces New “Signature Sailings” in 2013 April 10, 2013 By: Newswire Oceania Cruises’ line-up of “Signature Sailings” for 2013 featuring Master Chef Jacques Pépin, Wendy Perrin from Condé Nast Traveler, jazz artists, wine and culinary experts and more….
Coutts bolsters Middle East office
Sophie Baker, Financial News UK private bank Coutts has made five hires – including three from Deutsche Bank – to its team serving clients in the Middle East, where it recently obtained enhanced authorised status. Michael Dismorr has joined as…
