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Manny Pacquiao-Antonio Margarito to Boardwalk? | BoxingInsider.com Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:09PMAtlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall is one of three U.S. sites promoter Bob Arum is considering for the Manny Pacquiao-Antonio Margarito junior middleweight title fight Nov. 13.
Budget Crunch Hits Atlantic City Hard Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:23PMState and local governments have cut 242,000 jobs since the summer of 2008, and that number is expected to grow as many states face massive deficits. Atlantic City is trying to shore up its finances by firing cops and city workers. Nationwide, these layoffs are causing a drag on the economy. read...
Budget Crunch Hits Atlantic City Hard Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:27PMState and local governments have cut 242,000 jobs since the summer of 2008, and that number is expected to grow as many states face massive deficits. Atlantic City is trying to shore up its finances by firing cops and city workers. Nationwide, these layoffs are causing a drag on the economy.
Pinnacle: `Significant discount' on AC land sale Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:06PMNot long ago, Pinnacle Entertainment had grand plans for a sparkling new casino resort on the Atlantic City Boardwalk that would cost upward of $2 billion. On Thursday, the company acknowledged what has long been apparent: It's going to take a bath when it... Casino - Pinnacle Entertainment - Atlantic City New Jersey - Recreation - Travel
Pacquiao-Margarito: Abu Dhabi asks for additional time Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:40AMsource: Ronnie Nathanielsz | philboxing.com Abu Dhabi, one of the cities interested in hosting pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao’s showdown with Antonio Margarito for the vacant WBC light middleweight title on November 13 has asked for an extension of two days before deciding on a proposal submitted by Top Rank promoter Bob Arum and Pacquiao’s adviser Michael Koncz. Koncz who together with ...
BSkyB buys HBO's TV catalogue Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:17AMBroadcaster gains exclusive rights to hit series including The Wire, Sex and the City and the forthcoming Boardwalk Empire Rupert Murdoch's BSkyB has bought the exclusive rights to the entire HBO TV catalogue, which includes a huge range of American shows such as The Wire, True Blood, The Sopranos and Martin Scorsese's eagerly-awaited crime drama Boardwalk Empire, MediaGuardian can reveal. The ...
BSkyB buys complete HBO TV catalogue Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:17AMBroadcaster gains exclusive rights to hit series including The Wire, Sex and the City and the forthcoming Boardwalk Empire Rupert Murdoch's BSkyB has bought the exclusive rights to the entire HBO TV catalogue, which includes a huge range of American shows such as The Wire, True Blood, The Sopranos and Martin Scorsese's eagerly-awaited crime drama Boardwalk Empire, MediaGuardian can reveal. The ...
ABU DHABI ASKS FOR TWO DAYS EXTENSION Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:34AMAbu Dhabi, one of the cities interested in hosting pound-for-pound king and Fighter of the Decade Manny Pacquiaos showdown with Antonio Margarito ...
Bad Bet: Pinnacle Cuts Its Losses on Atlantic City Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 3:33PMAfter its losing bet on Atlantic City, Pinnacle Entertainment is giving up its plan to build a Las Vegas style resort on the city's storied boardwalk.
Salem: Dear TiVo, Get ready, there’s good TV ahead Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:29AMOur columnist reports from the fall critics' tour in L.A. where he's sampling the best, and the worst, of the coming TV season.
Manny Pacquiao-Antonio Margarito to Boardwalk? Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 3:23AMAtlantic City's Boardwalk Hall is one of three U.S. sites promoter Bob Arum is considering for the Manny Pacquiao-Antonio Margarito junior middleweight title fight Nov. 13.
19 Entertainment and dick clark productions are Once Again Taking the Hit Summer Series 'So You Think You Can Dance ... Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 2:14PMThe most beloved summer series is going live as the "So You Think You Can Dance Tour" takes the show directly to fans nationwide. The most crowd-pleasing moves start making their way through the country on September 19 in New Orleans, LA.
Emerald Jet Charter Offers Helicopter Travel Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 6:10AMEmerald Jet Charter announces expansion of charter options to include helicopter flights as a more eco-friendly and cost-effective way to travel for business and recreation
Critics' media tour offers a glimpse of the next big TV hits Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 2:12AMWhat looks good for fall? That's what friends are asking in advance of the TV critics' summer media tour, which begins Tuesday, July 27, in Los Angeles. The long journey into the black hole of network promotions is at the Beverly Hilton this year.
11 Korean War veterans to be honored Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:55PMEleven Korean War veterans from New Jersey will receive medals for their service during a ceremony in Atlantic City on Tuesday.
Martin Scorsese’s HBO Series Boardwalk Empire Trailer #4: “Countdown to Prohibition” Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:11PMHBO has released a fourth trailer for the Terence Winter and Martin Scorsese created Prohibition-era gangster television series Boardwalk Empire titled "Countdown to Prohibition". The new trailer focuses on Steve Buscemi, who plays the undisputed ruler of Atlantic City and town Treasurer, Enoch “Nucky” Thompson, who is described as "a political fixer and backroom dealer who is equal parts ...
13 FINALISTS CHOSEN FOR A.C. HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 4:51PMATLANTIC CITY--A proposed holocaust memorial on the boardwalk in Atlantic City is one step closer to becoming a reality. Monday afternoon at Boardwalk Hall, finalists were announced from an original pool of more than 700 from 55 countries who submitted their designs for the site.
'Boardwalk Empire': A toast to Prohibition Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 2:54PMThe latest teaser from HBO for its new show "Boardwalk Empire" gives a sense of the field its lead character is playing on -- and this is no small-time guy.Nucky Thompson (Steve Buscemi) runs the liquor business in Atlantic City, N.J., at the dawn of Prohibition in 1920, thanks to -- as he says in the newest trailer for the series -- "those beautiful, ignorant b***ards" in Congress. He and his ...
East cooks in heat Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:28PMTOMS RIVER, N.J. — Another wave of oppressive heat clamped down on a broad swath of Eastern states on Saturday, with temperatures in the high 90s and 100s and residents scrambling for shade or just staying indoors.
Christina Paciolla: What happens in Vegas should stay in Vegas Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:34PMGov. Chris Christie said this past week that he wants Atlantic City to become “Las Vegas East.” Sorry, but no thank you. There’s no question that Atlantic City is dying, and honestly, no one loves that city more than me.
The Places We Call Home: A Guide To Fairfield County, CT Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:13PMAnd you may ask yourself, well, how did I get here? So, you’re here.
End of the road on the north shore of the St. Lawrence Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:58AMMost highways don't simply stop; they merge or intersect, so a traveller can roll on to another destination. And yet here I am, at the end of the Route 138 on Quebec's north shore.
Photos: Atlantic City Boardwalk Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 6:24AMCheck out over two dozen photos of the Atlantic City boardwalk over the weekend.
Walt Disney World Resort Update Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 2:18AMGrape Getaway offers high-end Food & Wine Festival experience | Ticket price hike coming this weekend?| Last Tour to Endor details released | Winter Holiday Event schedule released | Via Napoli to soft-open next Wednesday | Room reservation
Amusement parks offer new summer thrills Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:14AM(ARA) - Every summer and early fall, theme park thrill-seekers and amusement park aficionados prepare to flock en masse to these attractions across the country.
Lynchburg heat hits triple digits, setting record Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:04AMFor the second day in a row, Lynchburg broke a heat record, this one more than 70 years old.
City boat ramp might move outside city Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 7:28AMThe city's Waterfronts Florida Partnership Committee has brought up the possibility of relocating the downtown boat ramp to a more distant locale - maybe even outside city limits under the Shave Bridge.
In & Around Roxbury Township Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 4:30PMFRIDAY, July 30 The Sixth annual “Talent Show of Hope”, entitled “A Beautiful Nite of Sharing” will take place at 7:05 p.m. at the Eisenhower Middle School, Succasunna. Doors Open at 6:30 p.m. The event benefits charities from Roxbury to Africa. Please bring non-perishables for Roxbury Social Services Pantry. The minimum donation is $7 for adults and $5 for children 3 and up and for seniors ...
New Jersey Doubles Down on Casinos Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:11PMThe state wants to remake Atlantic City into Las Vegas East.
Brestle Opens New Boxing/Fitness Gym In Atlantic City | BoxingInsider.com Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:09AMLiterally in the shadow of the Tropicana Casino & Resort stands G&P Training & Fitness, the finest gym in Atlantic City. Just opened earlier this summer, G&P features 6,500 square feet of space with 25 machines including Ellipticals, cardio equipment and 25 different workout machines.
Football season is approaching Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:57AMAfter a slow start, the New Jersey Spartans have been playing well in the Metropolitan Baseball League.
Christie backs gambling changes Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:22AMEAST RUTHERFORD (AP) -- Gov. Chris Christie proposed a state takeover of services in Atlantic City's casino district, citing the city government's long history of corruption, its decades-long failure to deal with blight and a steady decline in casino revenues and jobs amid growing competition.
7/22: Charity, a Concert and Comedy Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:23PMA PAWS party, Chrisette Michele and comedy by Jim Gaffigan and friends Jim Gaffigan - Arts - Performing Arts - Comedy - United States
The Ocean City Pops Present Steve Lippia in Simply Sinatra Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:03PMOCEAN CITY-- The Ocean City Pops Orchestra, William Scheible, Artistic Director, presents Simply Sinatra with Steve Lippia on Tuesday, August 3rd and Wednesday, August 4th at 8:00 PM. Be sure not to miss this exciting singer in a night of swinging standards and great pop music.
For Christie, Risks in Move on Atlantic City and Meadowlands Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 10:13PMGov. Chris Christie faces practical and political hurdles in a plan for an Atlantic City takeover and a Meadowlands retreat.
So You Think You Can Dance tour Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 8:58PMThe So You Think You Can Dance tour dates have been released.
N.J. plans takeover of Atlantic City casino district Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 7:59PMEAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) - New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announced plans on Wednesday to seize control of Atlantic City's gaming district, seeking to revitalize the gambling industry, prop up city finances and create a family-friendly attraction similar to Las Vegas.
Proposal by N.J. Gov. Christie would take over AC casino district, sell off Meadowlands track Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 4:56PMGovernor Christie will announce plans for an unprecedented overhaul of New Jersey’s troubled gaming industry Thursday — including a complete takeover of the Atlantic City casino and entertainment district, and the sell-off or shutdown of the struggling Meadowlands Racetrack.
Business briefs Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 4:49PMHomebuilders are feeling increasingly pessimistic about their industry. The National Association of Home Builders said Monday that its monthly reading of builders' sentiment about the housing market sank to 14 -- the lowest level since March 2009.
N.J. Gov. Christie plans takeover of Atlantic City casino district, sale of Meadowlands Racetrack Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 4:14PMThe unprecedented overhaul of N.J.'s gambling industry includes the near-dismantling of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, refinancing of stalled Meadowlands Xanadu project
SENIOR MOMENT: The Sands of Time Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 3:46PMAs a country gal who rarely spends time at the beach, I was in awe of the beauty and cleanliness of Virginia Beach during a recent visit.
Cool is back: Air conditioning on at 2 NJ casinos Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 12:55PMATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) Air conditioning is back on at two New Jersey casinos that had been without it since early Thursday. Pepco Energy Services says cooling was restored at Trump Plaza Hotel and Caesars Atlantic City on Sunday morning.
Cool is back: Air conditioning on at 2 NJ casinos Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 12:15PMAir conditioning is back on at two New Jersey casinos that had been without it since early Thursday.
Cool is back: Air conditioning on at 2 NJ casinos Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 12:05PMAir conditioning is back on at two New Jersey casinos that had been without it since early Thursday. Pepco Energy Services says cooling was restored at Trump Plaza Hotel and Caesars Atlantic City on Sunday morning. Pepco owns a power plant that provides cold... New Jersey - Caesars Atlantic City - Air conditioning - Power station - Plaza Hotel
Air conditioning up and running again at 2 Atlantic City casinos Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 11:58AMThe Associated PressThe Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City has its cooling operations back after an outage. ATLANTIC CITY — Cooling operations have been restored at two Atlantic City casinos that have been without air conditioning since early...
A tale of two cities Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 12:08AMAs I write this week's column, a pile of folded clothes awaits placement in my suitcase for a Saturday flight to Atlantic City. Stan and I are heading to my hometown at the Jersey Shore, which has... read more
Tourists Come for Beach, Spend Money at Night Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 2:03PMCREST HAVEN — Dragnet’s Sgt. Joe Friday always told complainants “Just the facts, ma’am.”
Daily Briefing Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 3:19AMToday's business news in brief
AC casino closes 'til AC restored Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 1:47AMATLANTIC CITY - Trump Plaza Hotel Casino on the Atlantic City Boardwalk shut down yesterday until air conditioning service could be restored. The closing is expected to cost the casino more than $1 million, but possibly more, depending on how long the building is shuttered.
A.C. without AC Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 1:35AMThe cards and dice are hot at two Atlantic City casinos - and so is everything else.