Gaming board wants to increase its work force...

By admin at Sun, 2008-11-02 04:39

HARRISBURG -- With as many as six new casinos opening by late 2009, including the one being built on Pittsburgh's North Shore and the larger, permanent casino at The Meadows in Washington County, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board says it needs to beef up its workforce.

The seven-member board, born when slots gambling was legalized in July 2004, is seeking a $37.3 million budget, with...

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No time for Nader: A letter to Nader McKinney voters...

By admin at Sun, 2008-11-02 17:39

I'd thought little about Ralph Nader's potential electoral impact until I read recent polls suggesting he was drawing 3% among likely Ohio voters, 4% in Nevada (plus 1% for Cynthia McKinney), 3% in Pennsylvania, and 5% in Missouri. This means he might once again help tip an election.

Most of Nader's supporters suggest their votes won't make the critical difference. Or explain �the les...

New courts for old...

By admin at Mon, 2008-11-03 00:39

Over the years, a lavish array of around 70 tribunals has been set up to hear appeals by claimants against decisions by public authorities. These deal with areas ranging from consumer credit to criminal injuries compensation, from gambling to gender recognition.

But although these tribunals have generally had to decide disputes between the government and the citizen, they were often appoi...

The lure of the racetrack...

By admin at Mon, 2008-11-03 02:39

Horse trainer Dean Krongold.

DEAN Krongold has taken a different path from his family and friends. The 26-year-old horse trainer has worked for 10 years in the racing industry, and is now responsible for horseflesh worth more than $1 million.

Krongold had his bar mitzvah at South Caulfield synagogue and played junior football with AJAX, but discovered an inte...