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September 6, 2010The front page picture in Wednesday’s DAILY Nation of international superstar Rihanna viewing herself in wax at the famous Madame Tussauds Museum in Washington, DC, brought to mind the comment by former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan that Barbados consistently “punches above its weight”.
Is the Merlin engine the workhorse of future spaceflight?
September 6, 2010All eyes are on SpaceX as it seeks to lower the cost of space access and open up new markets. Stewart Money argues that the company's most important innovation may not be its launch vehicles or spacecraft but a rocket engine that could be for space what another engine was for the automotive industry.
Rachel Maddow Reminds America That David Vitter Is Still A Senator
September 6, 2010It seems that Louisiana Rep. Charlie Melancon 's attack ad against Republican Senator David Vitter have reawakened long-dormant attacks on Vitter for his various ethics infractions. Last night, Rachel Maddow brought up the ad in the context of how little criticism Vitter has received for his previous behavior, noting that Melancon had "crossed the Rubicon" in leading the charge against it. But ...
Judge says Rosecroft Raceway lawsuit can proceed
September 6, 2010GREENBELT, MD. — A federal judge has ruled that Rosecroft Raceway's lawsuit against Maryland's horse-racing industry for allegedly conspiring to drive the track out of business can proceed.
State: KY Small Businesses Honored For Innovations and Contributions - Lane Report
September 6, 2010 Lane Report | State: KY Small Businesses Honored For Innovations and Contributions Lane Report Keeneland officials say the new pari-mutuel wagering approved by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission is a valuable tool that will help generate additional ... |
Online Gambling In The US: Ladbrokes, William Hill Likely To Lose Out - Gambling911.com
September 6, 2010 Gambling911.com | Online Gambling In The US: Ladbrokes, William Hill Likely To Lose Out Gambling911.com That company has already gotten a foothold in the US via horse racing (which is legal on the Web under the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act of 2006) ... |
Judge: Rosecroft Anti-Trust Suit to Continue - BloodHorse
September 6, 2010Judge: Rosecroft Anti-Trust Suit to Continue BloodHorse The Maryland Racing Commission, which has jurisdiction under the Interstate Horseracing Act of 1978, stepped in last spring and revoked Rosecroft's license ... |
A blue-ribbon year at the fair - Daily Inter Lake
September 6, 2010A blue-ribbon year at the fair Daily Inter Lake A prime one was the return of horse racing after a four-year absence. Horse racing alone attracted 10000 people over the weekend. ... |
Rob Dibble apologizes after firing by Nationals - USA Today
September 6, 2010Rob Dibble apologizes after firing by Nationals USA Today Reid has covered everything from high schools to horse racing to the college and the pros. The only thing he likes more than his own voice is the sound of ... |
Gambling giants trade barbs - Maryland Gazette
September 6, 2010Gambling giants trade barbs Maryland Gazette Penn National is also in a partnership with MI Development, the company that owns the Laurel Park horse-racing track, considered another potential site for ... |
