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- Barn Fire Kills Dozens Of Horses Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 4:34PMMore than two dozen horses were killed in a barn fire Monday at the Charlestown Race Track, but more would have been lost if people hadn't risked their own lives to save them.
- Horses killed in Charles Town fire now at 29 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:13PMCHARLES TOWN, W.Va. -- Fire investigators have raised the number of horses killed in a fire in Charles Town to 29. Investigators initially said 27 horses died in Mondays fire. Independent Volunteer Fire Co. Chief Ed Smith told The Herald-Mail of Hager...
- Number of horses killed in W.Va. fire rises to 29 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:53PMCHARLES TOWN, W.Va. -- Fire investigators have raised the number of horses killed in a fire in Charles Town to 29. Investigators initially said 27 horses died in Mondays fire. Independent Volunteer Fire Co. Chief Ed Smith told The Herald-Mail of Hagerstow...
- 29 Horses Killed In Fire Near W.Va. Track Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:35PMUPDATE: Fire investigators have raised the number of horses killed in a fire in Charles Town to 29.
- Racetrack fire kills thoroughbred horses Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 12:57PMWASHINGTON, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- A fire in a group of privately owned stables at a West Virginia racecourse killed at least 27 thoroughbred horses, officials said. Thoroughbred - West Virginia - Race track - United States - sport
- 29 Horses Killed in Fire at Charles Town Races Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 11:06AMThe horses were racing horses at the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.
- 27 horses killed in fire near Charles Town Races in W.Va. Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:00PMAt least 27 thoroughbred racehorses died Monday near West Virginia's Charles Town Races after a fire broke out at a group of privately owned stables, local and race officials said. Sports - United States - Recreation and Sports - Texas - Cocktail
- Anndrovette posts Vernon Downs top time on Labor Day Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 9:46PMVERNON — The nifty filly Anndrovette continued her winning ways with a career-best 1:52.1 performance in the opening division of Labor Day’s $146,073 New York Sires Stakes headliner for 3-year-old pacing distaffers at Vernon Downs.
- Twenty-seven horses die in Charles Town fire Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 2:13PMCHARLES TOWN, W.Va. A fire early Monday that destroyed four barns next to Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races killed 27 racehorses, and witnesses said they heard squealing from the animals that were trapped in the blaze.
- Revived Indiana resorts mirror their gilded pasts Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:13PMBETSA MARSH/Special Contributor The 200-foot dome is prominent from a back view of West Baden Springs Hotel.Bitter rivals for so long, French Lick and West Baden Springs in the Hoosier countryside now thrive as sister resorts, yoked in a mammoth historic-preservation project. It took $500 million to restore French Lick to grandeur and bring West Baden back from ruin.
- HURON TWP: Questions surface regarding fate of Pinnacle Race Course (with videos) Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:18PMHURON TWP. — Did the Sault Ste. Marie tribe of the Chippewa Indians purchase the entire 320 acres of land owned by Post-It Stables, or just a portion of it?
- Wheeling and dealing Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:56PMON TRACK, PART 9: CONTINUED, A PROFILE OF R.D. HUBBARD Lincoln County voters will mail in their ballots next month, deciding whether a 3/16th of a cent gross receipts tax, called a Business Retention Tax, will be imposed on the sale of goods and services in the county to offset a portion of the annual tax debt to the state of New Mexico of Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Billy the Kid Casino.
- Radecker lands first double in two years Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:12AMMandy Radecker showed her riding ability hadn't diminished despite a lack of city opportunities when she landed her first metropolitan double in more than two years at Eagle Farm on Wednesday.
- Alex Higgins' ex-wife Lynn on her life with the snooker legend Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 5:11PMLITTLE did she know it would be the last time his familiar face peered in at her window.
- For Kasie, it is in the blood Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 11:47AMKASIE STANLEY has a fair reputation to uphold.
- HURON TWP: Parcel of racetrack property sold to Indian tribe Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 4:17AMHURON TWP. — A parcel of the Pinnacle Race Course property along Vining Road has been sold to the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
- Horse Racing Capsules: Concord Point early favorite at W.Va. Derby Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 3:42AMCHESTER, W.Va. (AP) — Concord Point is the morning-line favorite for Saturday's $750,000 West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort.
- First Voices: a pubTV first about the original Americans Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 3:09PMA small Native tribe near San Bernardino, Calif. — the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians — has pledged $6 million over three years to help pubTV station KVCR develop what the partners say will be the first national TV channel about Native Americans.
- Inside Saratoga: Dinner to benefit abused equines draws sold-out crowd at Canfield Casino Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 4:11AMIf you were at Equine Advocates annual benefit dinner and auction Thursday night, you may have thought you were standing around the paddock at Saratoga Race Course instead of inside Canfield Casino.
- MGM Grand digs in for garden growth Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 3:08AMMGM Grand Detroit casino broke ground Friday on what promises to be downtown's only big community garden and one of the most elaborate gardens in the city. Created with the nonprofit Greening of Detroit organization, the MGM Grand garden will occupy 1.8 acres at Third and Plum near the casino.
- TGIF: Weekend events in Southern California Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:31AMThank Garth It's Friday! Take a look at some of the events happening around Southern California this weekend.
- Jasper explosion caused by gas leak Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 3:19PMA propane leak caused Saturday night's explosion at a lodge in Jasper, fire investigators say.
- New Jersey's moribund racing industry lost millions of dollars last year Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 7:43AMThe Meadowlands racetrack expects an $8 million falloff in revenue
- Touring Cherokee history Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 2:37AMThe majestic Murrell Home in Park Hill, near Tahlequah, was built by love — the till-death-do-us-part kind. It would take equally overwhelming forces to break the family apart.
- Tioga enjoys the silence Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 1:14PMNo one likes to see a downtown business close, but the departure of Joe's Honky Tonk comes as a relief to many Tioga Hotel residents. They've been sleeping much better lately.
- Ex-star of sumo seen with mobster Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 4:22PMMATSUYAMA, Ehime Pref. (Kyodo) Sumo stablemaster and former grand champion Takanohana met with a yakuza member in Ehime Prefecture in early June, prefectural police sources said Friday, revealing what could be another example of ties between the mob and the ancient sport. The sources said Takanohana, also a member of the Japan Sumo Association board, at the time was on a visit to the prefecture ...
- Grand, annual, and elegantly equine Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 1:20PMSARATOGA SPRINGS — As a rule I don’t turn up at the racetrack in a seersucker jacket and tie, but I do here. One never knows when the Whitneys might proffer an invitation to their private box so it’s wise to be appropriately turned out, just as it was in the 19th century when this spa town was the playground ... Spa town - 19th century - United States - Saratoga - New York
- Jessica Is Back rallies for prize Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 12:46AMSUMMIT OF SPEEDInvaders were unceremoniously repelled Saturday, as Calder Casino & Race Course's annual $1.35 million Summit of Speed showcased and rewarded those most familiar with Calder's track surface and stifling midsummer heat.
- STAR-SPANGLED SUCCESS FOR O'BRIEN Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 1:05AMStarspangledbanner became the 11th horse to complete the Golden Jubilee-Darley July Cup double as he blazed a trail under Johnny Murtagh at Newmarket.
- Deposit Only has career best time Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 10:44PMVERNON—Daley Deposit Only’s super season continued after the gritty gelding produced a 1:50.4 career-best victory in Monday afternoon’s $10,000 featured sixth race at Vernon Downs.
- Fair Grounds president Tim Bryant optimistic about future of racing in New Orleans Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 7:41AMTrack's new executive getting up to speed
- Tribal casinos boost Oklahoma revenue Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 9:03AMQUAPAW, Okla. -- Tribal casinos, including those in Northeast Oklahoma, appear to be weathering the recession just fine.That assessment is based on fiscal 2010 state revenue in Oklahoma collected from American Indian tribes operating casinos in the state. The figures are from the Oklahoma Office of State Finance.
- Tribal casinos boost Oklahoma revenue Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 6:41AMTribal casinos, including those in Northeast Oklahoma, appear to be weathering the recession just fine.
- Ponying Up Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 12:53AMThe state's horse-racing industry, and riders like Dave Palone, were early winners when the state expanded gambling. But will the industry fade down the stretch? By Charlie Deitch.
- HOT BOXING NEWS ARCHIVE Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 8:02PMDe La Hoya was the only American to win a boxing gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, earning the nickname "Golden Boy." Since his Olympic triumph, he is undefeated and has won three professional championships.
- Laughlin in brief - a collection of area events. Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 2:21AMLAUGHLIN - A major detour has been scheduled by Wiser Construction as part of the multi-million dollar Casino Drive reconstruction project, from 7 p.m., Monday, June 28, to 7 a.m., Wednesday, June 30, according to the Laughlin Town Manager's Office.
- Comment on SIME DARBY: A Conglomerate Gone Awry by Bigjoe Saturday, June 19, 2010 @ 11:34PMWhen Badawi came into power, he initiated the GLC transformation program where suppose professional management were brought in. It had some initial success but like his administration, it somehow lost its way also. Where the entire process went haywire was when Badawi decided it as a good idea for GLC to lead or play a leading role National Corridor Region initiative. From focussing on ...
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- Sime Darby a conglomerate gone awry Saturday, June 19, 2010 @ 2:54AMThere is a place for conglomerates in the business world. However, as with everything else, some are good, but mostly they invariably become unwieldy and difficult to manage effectively.
- SIME DARBY: A Conglomerate Gone Awry Saturday, June 19, 2010 @ 2:01AMBy Tunku Abdul Aziz There is a place for conglomerates in the business world. However, as with everything else, some are good, but mostly they invariably become unwieldy and difficult to manage effectively. Many come unstuck, leaving behind a trail of miserable examples of management failures, human greed and frailties. As always, there is a lot of cleaning up to do after the party is over. The ...
- SIME DARBY: A Conglomerate Gone Awry Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 4:14PMBy Tunku Abdul Aziz There is a place for conglomerates in the business world. However, as with everything else, some are good, but mostly they invariably become unwieldy and difficult to manage effectively. Many come unstuck, leaving behind a trail of miserable examples of management failures, human greed and frailties. As always, there is a lot [...]
- Grand Dame Resorts Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 11:00AMTrue hospitality still exists at destination resorts around the country.
- Laughlin in brief - a collection of area events. Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 2:22AMLAUGHLIN - A major detour has been scheduled by Wiser Construction as part of the multi-million dollar Casino Drive reconstruction project, from 7 p.m., Monday, June 28, to 7 a.m., Wednesday, June 30, according to the Laughlin Town Manager's Office.
- Gaming exec John Gaughan sued over business loans Monday, June 14, 2010 @ 7:31PMLas Vegas gaming executive John Gaughan and one of his companies, Gaughan Gaming LLC, have been sued after allegedly defaulting on loans totaling more than $5.8 million.
- Racers not horsing around Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 9:25PMWith racing getting a boost from casino cash, $5 million equestrian facility in works for East Penn Township. document.write (" "); In southern Carbon County, not far from the boundary with Schuylkill and Lehigh counties, grass grows knee-high on 50 flat acres flanked by farms.
- 10 for Tahoe: Get to, on, by and above the lake Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 12:15AMThe world's traveling community knows something we locals so often overlook: Lake Tahoe is a year-round playground with endless possibilities.
- World Cup 2010: A guide to South Africa's nightlife Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 9:46AMLizzie Williams recommends Fifa's Fan Fests and suggests where to find a big screen and party.
- There's just no stopping Bart Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 9:00AMBART Cummings is still house-bound after a severe chest infection and breathing difficulties. But he's still set for glory.
- Bart Cummings a big factor in Oaks Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 9:00AMTRAINER Bart Cummings is the favourite to win his 260th Group 1 race with Dariana in the Treasury Casino Queensland Oaks at Eagle Farm.
- New York racing woes overshadowing Belmont Stakes Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 1:14PMPublished: Monday, May 31, 2010 at 1:13 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, May 31, 2010 at 1:13 p.m. NEW YORK - The most intriguing five weeks of the thoroughbred racing season come to a close with Saturday's 142nd running of the Belmont Stakes, the final leg of the Triple Crown and New York's premier horse race.