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Long Odds For Online Gaming Legislation In US
By admin on May 20, 2010 | No Comments
crimeandpunishment writes “The odds of Congress passing legislation to legalize and tax online gaming are probably no better than those of filling an inside straight, but some lawmakers are pushing for it anyway, hoping to lay the foundation for future passage. At a hearing Wednesday, one lawmaker cited numbers from industry analysts that Americans bet nearly $100 billion a year on the Internet, generating $5 billion for offshore operators. He said (more…)
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Long-Running Underwater Robot Lost At SeaBy admin on March 13, 2010 | No Comments
this_boat_is_real writes “Somewhere off the coast of Chile a pioneering underwater robot named Abe lies in a watery grave today. The Autonomous Benthic Explorer was one of the first truly independent research submersibles, being both unmanned and un-tethered to its launching ship. While on its 222nd research dive on Friday all contact with the craft was lost, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution has announced.”
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How long past the Expiration Date is food safe?By admin on January 10, 2010 | No Comments
Determining when a bag of chips or a box of macaroni is past its prime can be tricky. What some refer to as the expiration date is actually a “best used by” date or “sell by” date, which don’t necessarily indicate when a product becomes unfit to eat.
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Wash Post: With Suicides, Train Engineers Long HauntedBy admin on October 3, 2009 | No Comments
The response of transit systems and railroads after a fatal strike has changed dramatically in recent years, said John Tohman, vice president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. Although some rail systems push workers to finish their shifts, most relieve them immediately, offering counseling and ample time off.
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