Your pictures Oct 8, 2009
"The soldiers can wait hours for a call so pass the time by playing card games or practising a musical instrument. But as one member says 'at least when we're not flying, people aren't dying.'". "Medevac units are on stand-by at all times to deal with emergencies. The radio crackles with a mayday call and the team leap into action.". (BBC News -- Africa)
Where were the doctors? Oct 8, 2009
Certainly the doctors who closely examined players with this and other symptoms such as rapid weight gain, uncharacteristic hair growth, shrinking testicles, and emotional swings had their own concerns about what was going on in the clubhouse besides card games. Perhaps some of the physicians associated with teams brought the issue to the attention of players and management, but their voices went unheard; or they felt bound to silence by their relationship with their patients or the teams for... (Boston Globe)
Drabble’s ‘Pattern in the Carpet’ pieces her life into history of jigsaw puzzles Oct 4, 2009
She is soon led to consider board games, card games, crossword puzzles, novels of puzzle-like structure, mosaics, map-making, children s literature, all of which come to comprise a jigsaw model of experience and of the universe in which scattered pieces from the first dispersal are reunited at the end of time. It is clear why a person in Drabble s emotional circumstances would gravitate toward materials suggesting that cohesion and happy resolution were possible. (Boston Globe)
Lillian W. Wiener (nee Wattenbach) Oct 2, 2009
She loved to play many card games and cook for numerous friends and relatives. Lillian had a keen interest in the Milwaukee Brewers (Bochert Field), Milwaukee Braves, Milwaukee Brewers and the Green Packers, attending endless games including the World Series and The Ice Bowl. (Forest Republican, WI)
One Band of Orcs to rock us all Oct 2, 2009
At least that's why the fantasy worlds of "Lord of the Rings" movies and "Magic: The Gathering" card games would have us believe. Or A Band of Orcs could just be a metal band that goes the extra mile in costuming and mythology. (Fresno Bee)
EUR30,000 Omaha Poker Cash Race at DevilfishPoker.com This October Oct 2, 2009
Dave "Devilfish" Ulliott, ambassador for who has more than 50 international pot-limit Omaha cashes to his name, said, "Omaha is one of the most exciting card games in the world and OMG Omaha October will surely see plenty of OMGs, FFSs, and PMSLs as our players start jockeying for position on the leader boards. Good luck with hitting those outs and be careful with your danglers!". In other October news DevilfishPoker. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Port Orange has big plans for adult center Oct 1, 2009
PORT ORANGE -- The city's longtime hub for everything from parties and painting to woodcarving and card games is getting a makeover after being in operation for more than 30 years. The Port Orange Adult Center will undergo a $460,000 renovation that's slated to begin early next year. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
8 charged in San Diego with casino card scam Sep 25, 2009
Eight people have been charged in San Diego with conspiracy to cheat casinos in the U.S. and Canada out of thousands of dollars by bribing dealers to rig card games. The eight were indicted by a federal grand jury this month and face up to five years in prison if convicted. (Longview Daily News, WA)
LA fire inspector pleads guilty to taking bribes Sep 25, 2009
Eight people have been charged in San Diego with conspiracy to cheat casinos in the U.S. and Canada out of thousands of dollars by bribing dealers to rig card games ... Eight people have been charged in San Diego as part of a conspiracy that authorities said cheated U.S. and Canadian casinos out of millions of dollars by bribing dealers to rig card games ... Eight people have been charged in San Diego as part of a conspiracy that authorities said cheated U.S. and Canadian casinos out of millions... (Fresno Bee -- State)
8 Charged With Bribing Casino Dealers to Rig Game Sep 25, 2009
Eight People Charged in San Diego With Bribing Casino Dealers to Rig Card Games ... SAN DIEGO Eight people have been charged in San Diego as part of a conspiracy that authorities said cheated U.S. and Canadian casinos out of millions of dollars by bribing dealers to rig card games. (Fox News)
New Twists for a Harry Potter Party Sep 24, 2009
The trading card games are easy to find online, too, and they're great party fun for older kids and teens. Hogwarts Party Favors. (Suite101.com)
Airport Lounges Sep 23, 2009
In that nearly forgotten era of the jet set, an airport lounge conjured images of the idle rich killing time over champagne and card games think Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton in the 1963 movie The V.I.P.s. When American Airlines opened its first lounge 70 years ago, at what is now New York's LaGuardia, there wasn't really much need for one: Few people flew, there was no security to speak of, and travelers could show up mere minutes before their departure without fear of losing their seat.... (Concierge.com)
'No reportable actions' on Children's Theatre Sep 22, 2009
The card games and bull sessions must stop. Posted by Cross exam, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, 6 hours ago. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Geraldine GerryKnudsvig Sep 22, 2009
She also enjoyed playing all kinds of card games and golfing. Survivors include two friends, known as her girls ; Lorna Berk and Liz (Richard) Dawson and their families both of Charles City; two nieces, Marlene (Virgel) Theisen and Shirley (Ron) Gansen; and a nephew, Ronnie (Maggie) Bonfig. (Charles City Press, IO)
Eight More Individuals Charged in Casino-Cheating Conspiracy Sep 19, 2009
The indictments allege that members of the criminal organization bribed casino card dealers and supervisors to perform false shuffles during card games, thereby creating "slugs" of un-shuffled cards ... By doing so, members of the conspiracy won thousands of dollars during card games. (PR Newswire)
Many People Enjoy the Fun of Online... Sep 19, 2009
Multiplayer Online Card Games can be Played for Free or Real Money ... Individuals have enjoyed the fun of a simple card game for many generations, although the option of different ways to play card games has definitely increased over time ... Many people now enjoy playing online card games and there are many ways to engage in these online activities. (Suite101.com)
Continue reading Sep 17, 2009
In addition to the card games, Ridgway would bring her son and daughter in for a mocha or hot chocolate before they auditioned for various honor bands. Said Ridgway: "It was a good luck thing.". (Selma Enterprise, CA)
Kings Gap holds Camping 101 Sep 14, 2009
Then, as the family recounted Saturdays experiences hiking, learning how to make mountain pies and playing card games Zane asked if he could head out on a small hike before they left. More happy campers. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Think economic times are tough? Local seniors talk about the Great Depression (2) Sep 13, 2009
Hide and seek, Kick the can and card games filled the hours. Going shopping or to the movies was a special treat. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Goodman M.D., Dr. Lawrence O. Sep 12, 2009
In addition to his professional career, L.O. greatly enjoyed golf, three-cushion billiards and a variety of card games. He was active in the American Medical Association and served in the House of Delegates of the Iowa Medical Society. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Playing at Granddaddy's was great Sep 12, 2009
If Jean and I were indoors engrossed in one of our favorite card games such as Go Fish, Mommy would shoo us out of the house. "Go outside and play!" We'd stuff the cards in our pockets and run over to Granddaddy's, where we could resume our card game undisturbed in his big garage. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Technology Monitor: A new Turing test Sep 10, 2009
But the latest effort to use machines to emulate the way people interact with one another focuses neither on natural languages nor traditional board and card games. Rather, it concentrates on that icon of modernity, the shoot- em-up computer game. (The Economist)
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The company holds an exclusive patent on trading card games (TCGs) and their method of play and produces the premier trading card game, Magic: The Gathering, among many other trading card games and family card and board games. Wizards is also a leading publisher of roleplaying games, such as Dungeons ns. (IGN PC Games)
The Other LeMieux Sep 8, 2009
A few weeks later, Gov. Crist and Mitchell Cypress, chairman of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, signed a deal that allows the tribe to have Las Vegas style slot machines and banked card games such as blackjack and baccarat. (Sarasota Herald Tribune, November 15, 2007). (Human Events Online)
Life for US soldier's Iraq crimes Sep 5, 2009
The crime was planned while Green and the other soldiers drank whiskey and played card games at a traffic checkpoint where they were stationed. The court heard that Green was seen by army mental health professionals after he had talked about a desire to kill Iraqi civilians. (BBC News -- Americas)
Federal law regulates American Indian casinos Sep 4, 2009
Class II: Includes bingo and related games, including pull tabs, lotto, punch boards, tip jars, instant bingo, electronic bingo and some card games (excluding house-banked card games). Class III: Consists of all forms of gaming that are not Class I or Class II, including slot machines and house-banked table games, such as blackjack, roulette and three-card poker. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Casual Games Even More Addictive Than 'Warcraft' Sep 3, 2009
Card games were most popular, played by 88 percent of casual gamers, followed by puzzle games at 9. 5 percent. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Libraries becoming community club central Aug 27, 2009
Yu Gi Oh Card ClubWhat: Teens can play card games and trade cards with other collectorsFor: Ages 12-19 When: Saturdays at noon. . (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Restless Leg Syndrome Treatments fo... Aug 26, 2009
Try a mentally stimulating activity, such as a game of chess, checkers, card games, crossword puzzles, or sudoku, shortly before bedtime. Massaging the affected limbs may be helpful, but only if safe to do so. (Suite101.com)
Bring home the holiday fun with new Hasbro games Aug 25, 2009
TORONTO, Aug. 25 /CNW Telbec/ - The holiday is a wonderful time for family togetherness and there is no better way to spend quality family time than through a Hasbro Family Game Night (Canada Newswire)
Willis D. Schmidt Aug 22, 2009
They played card games of all types and camping. Helen and Willis attended Blue Grass Festivals, traveling and spending time with the family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. (Charles City Press, IO)
Brian Gump: The Bus Aug 21, 2009
It always makes for a fun bus ride and sometimes more guys come back and join me in order to get in on the card games. I took a cell phone picture on the bus today because I forgot to bring my digital camera with me. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Many teen gamers on the road to problem gambling Aug 21, 2009
But a high proportion of teenagers who played video games went on to take part in some form of gambling, most commonly buying scratchies, playing card games, and playing poker machines ... They're putting money on private card games, they're betting on sporting events, they buy scratch tickets from newsagents,'' he said ... Dean Bryden, 22, said he began gambling at 14 and soon developed a habit of playing card games at home and on the internet. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Bucks' Delfino introduced; Bogut's back healing Aug 21, 2009
That's forced the 7-footer to play pingpong and card games such as Uno in an effort to stay competitively sharp. "It's great to go out and practice by yourself and do shooting drills and so on, but as an athlete, you just want to go out and go against somebody," Bogut said. (ESPN -- Basketball News)
Family Night Ideas Aug 20, 2009
Card games are also a fun activity for families. The following are some card game ideas. (Suite101.com)
Galaxy Gaming's Petition Approved in Washington Aug 18, 2009
k.a. Secured Diversified Investment, Ltd.) (OTCBB: - ), announced today that on Friday, August 14th, the Washington State Gambling Commission unanimously approved its petition to amend rule WAC 230-15-040 (Requirements for authorized card games). The amended rule allows approximately 78 non-tribal casinos operating in Washington to fully implement all of the features of Galaxy Gaming's Emperor's Challenge Pai Gow Poker casino table game. (Primezone Releases)
Morneau holds inaugural Casino Night Aug 14, 2009
Throughout the night, players rotated from table to table, allowing fans the chance to play against -- and in some cases, even beat -- their favorite Twins at various card games. "It's a little overwhelming," said David Schauer, a Twins fan from Arlington, Minn. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Man of style: Aug 12, 2009
Federer is not known to be a big drinker and he has no obvious vices, except maybe card games. He went through a heavy-metal period, with a penchant for Aussie rockers AC/DC, as well as a video-game addiction, one he shares with his friend and fellow sports royal Tiger Woods. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
* When loved ones become imposters Aug 11, 2009
Many of them remain social to the end, engaged in regular card games or debates with friends who make mental demands of them. During his first six months at Kessler in New Jersey, as he lay mute, Adam heard many familiar voices. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Morneau ready to deal for charity Aug 11, 2009
But when it comes to card games, don't expect the same demeanor from the Twins' first baseman ... During the event, fans will have the chance to compete against many Twins players, including Joe Mauer, Michael Cuddyer, and Nick Punto, in various card games ... On nearly every plane ride during the season, many Twins players can be found taking part in card games. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.'s Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Is One for the Record Books With More Than 22 Billion Cards Sold Around the World Aug 8, 2009
Konami is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties and traditional trading card games. Konami's software titles include the popular franchises Metal Gear Solid(R), Silent Hill(R), Dance Dance Revolution(R) and Castlevania(R), among other top sellers. (PR Newswire)
Smoking linked to dementia Aug 8, 2009
A separate study published this week in the American journal Neurology shows that people may be able to ward off the onset of dementia by stimulating their brain regularly through everyday activities such as reading, writing and playing card games. Dr Susanne Sorensen, head of research at Britain's Alzheimer's Society, said: "Interestingly this research has found that memory loss in people who are in the very early stages of the condition may be delayed by ordinary activities that engage the... (India Times, India)
Gladys Marie (Stiasny) Cruse Aug 7, 2009
She enjoyed gardening, family gatherings, card games with friends and traveling. Glady will be dearly missed by her devoted husband to whom she was married 72 years; and her six children, Carol Bentley (Charles) in Indiana, William Cruse (Glenda) in Arizona, Richard Cruse in Alaska, Mary Andrews in Florida, Lora Saunders (Mark) in Illinois, and Pam Cruse in Colorado. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
New 10-pound Poms snap up tickets to Australia Aug 6, 2009
McLafferty said: "It's been great, we've played loads of card games and made some friends ... we've said we should all meet up again.". The tickets to Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane or Adelaide were available for anyone with a valid working holiday Visa. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
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She also loves hanging out with her friends, playing card games and going to movies. She also enjoys drawing and would like to be an architect when she grows up. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Card Games to Play for Two (2) Peop... Aug 5, 2009
Card Games to Play for Two (2) People. Card Games to Play for Two (2) People ... Playing cards can be a great way to enjoy some free time but it doesn't require a lot of people, card games for small groups of two people are just as fun. (Suite101.com)
Card Games to Play with Eight (8) P... Aug 5, 2009
Card Games to Play with Eight (8) People. Card Games to Play with Eight (8) People ... Many card games can be adapted from smaller group versions. (Suite101.com)
Old-fashioned game nights making comeback Aug 4, 2009
Strange as it may seem in this digital, electronic age, but board and card games continue to be draws. They may not get the buzz of their high-tech cousins, but they have a loyal following. (FOX 11, AZ)
GLADYS MARIE (STIASNY) CRUSE, 93, (9) Aug 2, 2009
She was a woman of great faith and took pride in many religious activities at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in Green Valley, She enjoyed gardening, family gatherings, card games with friends, and traveling. Glady will be dearly missed by her devoted husband to whom she was married 72 years; and her six children; Carol Bentley (Charles) in Indiana, William Cruse (Glenda) in Arizona, Richard Cruse in Alaska, Mary Andrews in Florida, Lora Saunders (Mark) in Illinois and Pam Cruse in... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Almaden athletic club in San Jose thrives through the dive Jul 30, 2009
Although most members are young or middle-aged, AVAC has established a 400-member senior citizens program with activities ranging from card games and fitness classes to trips to Europe. More than 70 classes a week for people of all ages offer instruction in everything from Gentle Yoga and T ai Chi to Family Hip-Hop and Zumba, the latest craze in dance-aerobic exercise set to Latin-style music. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Franklin County Silver Games Prepares for 20th Annual Event Jul 30, 2009
The endurance factor has applied to all sorts of activities, from those less active such as card games, to track and field and swimming at the Four Rivers YMCA. In fact, since their introduction to the Silver Games in 1993, swimming events have attracted many outstanding swimmers from beyond Franklin County, including two Olympics national champions for their age group: Robert Blake doing the freestyle, and Thomas Main doing the butterfly and the backstroke. The Silver Games have for many years... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Slaughter named Czar Jul 29, 2009
They were all driven by limo to the Murphy-Goode winery and the first few days were spent with the contestants watching one other s videos and giving speeches, exploring vineyards, tasting wines, having a wine blending contest, and playing lots of liar s dice and other card games. The contestants stayed in the local luxury hotel Healdsburg. (Northeastern News, MA)
Volunteer Abroad in Russia Jul 24, 2009
Volunteers spend time with disabled people by playing card games, dominoes and other recreational activities. Sometimes the disabled people request English lessons, and the volunteers help them learn basic English phrases. (Suite101.com)
Sam Raimi to direct 'World of Warcraft' film Jul 23, 2009
Great selection of World of Warcraft trading card games. Order now. (Yahoo News)
Reynolds sees D-backs' attitude change Jul 23, 2009
The attitude has permeated into the clubhouse, too, in teasing each other such as after Reynolds' great defensive play, hanging out as a group and playing card games has become more common again as well. "Everybody is having fun, everybody is picking each other up, we're playing jokes on each other and we're just having fun," Reynolds said. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Race against time for state tracks? Jul 22, 2009
To date, the state has only permitted card games in card rooms such as ours, and with this change in regulation, the Racebook allows us to reach new customers who are racing fans and to expand our offerings to our existing customers. The debate of Zenyatta versus "Rachel' This past Saturday the top two distaff thoroughbreds in training each took to the track in competition within minutes of each other. That will probably be the closest the two females get to racing against one another. Reigning... (Fresno Bee)
Hilda A. Riling Jul 22, 2009
She took pleasure in doing crossword puzzles and playing card games to help keep her mind sharp. Hilda enjoyed knitting for R.S.V.P. and loved to cook. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Comcast Teams With RealNetworks For Web Games Jul 22, 2009
net's Games channel, , provides free puzzle, arcade and card games such as solitaire, sudoku and mahjong, as well as paid game downloads. Through the partnership with RealNetworks' RealGames division, Comcast. (Multichannel News)
Executive Suite Jul 21, 2009
Born and raised in Concord, N.H., where her family competed regularly at card games. Favorite, other than poker: hearts. (USA Today -- Money)
BERNARD SHERWIN (3) Jul 21, 2009
He enjoyed gardening, clipping coupons and playing card games. Mr. Sherwin loved sports, both as a participant and spectator, and worked as a ticket taker and usher for the Cleveland Indians and Browns. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
RICKEY HENDERSONHall of Fame induction Jul 20, 2009
Eckersley: "The thing about Rickey and those card games was, money excited him. Maybe it was winning, too. He always wanted to win. I don't know about the lengths he went to win sometimes. There were crazy poker games, making the pot go really high. ... But I enjoyed Rickey. He was really a fun-loving guy. He was always in a good mood - he had a good disposition.". Righetti: "There was a lot of pressure in New York with the Steinbrenner era - George was very vocal then. Rickey was the one guy... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Found in translation: Language skills open doors for war refugee Jul 19, 2009
Redd s family has included Chapter on hikes, played card games with him and even invited him to plant wheat as part of an Eagle Scout project. Chapter also started attending the LDS Church with Redd at Chapter s request and recently made the decision to join that faith. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
* Turkey looks to enforce smoking ban Jul 18, 2009
A Health Ministry official said the force would carry out surprise checks on bars, restaurants and coffeehouses where men traditionally pass time lighting up, drinking tea or coffee, and playing backgammon and card games. He spoke on condition of anonymity in line with government rules barring civil servants from speaking to journalists without prior authorization. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Waterloo police charge man accused of shooting at officer Jul 17, 2009
chshrcat wrote on Jul 16, 2009 7:25 AM:" Just for the heck of it - I googled "play the race card". Under Wikipedia it says it refers to the act of bringing the issue of race or racism into a debate , perhaps to obfuscate the matter. It is a metaphorical reference to card games in which a trump card may be used to gain an advantage and alleges that someone has deliberately and falsely accused another person of being a racist in order to gain some sort of advantage. Hmmm.. , is that how you mean... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Debbie Diane Curey Jul 16, 2009
Debbie also loved to play cards with her many dear friends, many pots of coffee and hours upon hours of card games and laughter. The most amazing quality Debbie possessed by far was the ability to love and nurture her husband, two daughters and three granddaughters unconditionally. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
