Friday, February 29, 2008
Police raid two bingo halls
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Casper
Police raid two bingo halls
Two bingo halls have been stripped of dozens of electronic gambling machines and assorted equipment after police raids on the businesses.
Police raid two bingo halls
Two bingo halls have been stripped of dozens of electronic gambling machines and assorted equipment after police raids on the businesses.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Meditating at the Office May Improve Your Performance
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NEW STUDY: Meditating at the Office May Improve Your Performance
Daily meditation may improve performance at work and reduce stress, suggests a study in Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioral Neuroscience. Subjects sat and focused on their breathing for 30 minutes a day for eight weeks. The result: Mediators responded significantly faster than a control group to commands to push certain computer buttons, an indicator of precise focus and an ability to make quick decisions. Meditation may help control your attention and push troubling thoughts aside, making room to focus on tasks at hand, says lead author Amishi P. Jha, Ph.D.
NEW STUDY: Meditating at the Office May Improve Your Performance
Daily meditation may improve performance at work and reduce stress, suggests a study in Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioral Neuroscience. Subjects sat and focused on their breathing for 30 minutes a day for eight weeks. The result: Mediators responded significantly faster than a control group to commands to push certain computer buttons, an indicator of precise focus and an ability to make quick decisions. Meditation may help control your attention and push troubling thoughts aside, making room to focus on tasks at hand, says lead author Amishi P. Jha, Ph.D.
Monday, February 25, 2008
BABY AT BINGO IS LUCKY OMEN
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BABY AT BINGO IS LUCKY OMEN Most prospective parents might object to their child being regarded as an "omen", after the film exploits of a certain Damien. But for one bingo fan, the word proved slightly more positive recently, as she attempted to shock her daughter into labour. While the trick failed, National Bingo reveals that 44-year-old Tracey Firth instead landed in the money. Following a win at the Buckingham Bingo hall in Bradford, Tracey says of her daughter: "She was definitely my lucky omen." She adds that the £18,000 UK bingo jackpot is to be shared between herself and four others.
BABY AT BINGO IS LUCKY OMEN Most prospective parents might object to their child being regarded as an "omen", after the film exploits of a certain Damien. But for one bingo fan, the word proved slightly more positive recently, as she attempted to shock her daughter into labour. While the trick failed, National Bingo reveals that 44-year-old Tracey Firth instead landed in the money. Following a win at the Buckingham Bingo hall in Bradford, Tracey says of her daughter: "She was definitely my lucky omen." She adds that the £18,000 UK bingo jackpot is to be shared between herself and four others.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Bingo night
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Here, Now -- Bingo night
Delores Johnson watches her cards as she plays bingo at Super D Bingo on Feb. 17. Johnson came with her granddaughter and great-granddaughter for the evening's games.
Everyone here is hoping.
Sunday night, in the pale wash of fluorescent lights, tangled in the scent of nacho cheese, luck and fortune hold out their shiny promises. It's bingo night, where old and young alike sit quietly along the long rows of tables, watching the bingo ball flick onto the television screen, daubing slick circles of ink onto their cards.
They give many reasons for coming. For some, it's the company, the weekly ritual. Others simply say it's the money.
It's also a ritual of hope -- with daubers in canvas bags and cards lined out like a fortune teller's deck. Anyone might be the one to shout out "bingo," be the winner, claim the prize. Everyone has potential.
Here, Now -- Bingo night
Delores Johnson watches her cards as she plays bingo at Super D Bingo on Feb. 17. Johnson came with her granddaughter and great-granddaughter for the evening's games.
Everyone here is hoping.
Sunday night, in the pale wash of fluorescent lights, tangled in the scent of nacho cheese, luck and fortune hold out their shiny promises. It's bingo night, where old and young alike sit quietly along the long rows of tables, watching the bingo ball flick onto the television screen, daubing slick circles of ink onto their cards.
They give many reasons for coming. For some, it's the company, the weekly ritual. Others simply say it's the money.
It's also a ritual of hope -- with daubers in canvas bags and cards lined out like a fortune teller's deck. Anyone might be the one to shout out "bingo," be the winner, claim the prize. Everyone has potential.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Worker steals store deposit, spends it all at Bingo - Northwest Florida Daily News
Worker steals store deposit, spends it all at Bingo - Northwest Florida Daily News
Worker steals store deposit, spends it all at Bingo A Beach Liquors worker is telling police investigators she stole a deposit bag from her employer — and used it at a bingo hall.
Nalynle Carol Torres, 52, of Denton Boulevard, was charged Friday with grand theft.
She stopped showing up for work in January after an investigation was launched into the missing deposits, according to her Fort Walton Beach Police arrest report. When officers went to her home, she eventually told them she took the money.
Worker steals store deposit, spends it all at Bingo A Beach Liquors worker is telling police investigators she stole a deposit bag from her employer — and used it at a bingo hall.
Nalynle Carol Torres, 52, of Denton Boulevard, was charged Friday with grand theft.
She stopped showing up for work in January after an investigation was launched into the missing deposits, according to her Fort Walton Beach Police arrest report. When officers went to her home, she eventually told them she took the money.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Still a bingo addict
The Herald-Mail ONLINE - At 100, Dot Michaels is still a baseball fan, 'bingo addict' (print view)
At 100, Dot Michaels is still a baseball fan, 'bingo addict'
Violet "Dot" Michaels' biggest complaint is that she's getting forgetful, but her sense of humor is as sharp as ever.
When asked about turning 100 today, Michaels quipped, "That's pretty high. I'll go along with it and see what happens."
At 100, Dot Michaels is still a baseball fan, 'bingo addict'
Violet "Dot" Michaels' biggest complaint is that she's getting forgetful, but her sense of humor is as sharp as ever.
When asked about turning 100 today, Michaels quipped, "That's pretty high. I'll go along with it and see what happens."
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
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70-year-old killed
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70-year-old killed in crash loved to play bingo
Ottawa County Sheriff's Office deputies respond to the scene of a fatal car crash on U.S. 31 near Taylor Street in Port Sheldon Township early Monday morning.
Eileen Lois Grotzinger never missed a game of bingo with her friends. It was a hobby she was committed to four mornings a week.
But on Monday morning, 70-year-old Grotzinger never arrived at bingo, and the game went on without her.
Grotzinger, of West Olive, died when her 1998 Ford Escort was struck on the driver's side by an oncoming vehicle as she attempted to cross U.S. 31.
70-year-old killed in crash loved to play bingo
Ottawa County Sheriff's Office deputies respond to the scene of a fatal car crash on U.S. 31 near Taylor Street in Port Sheldon Township early Monday morning.
Eileen Lois Grotzinger never missed a game of bingo with her friends. It was a hobby she was committed to four mornings a week.
But on Monday morning, 70-year-old Grotzinger never arrived at bingo, and the game went on without her.
Grotzinger, of West Olive, died when her 1998 Ford Escort was struck on the driver's side by an oncoming vehicle as she attempted to cross U.S. 31.
Schools cutting bingo fundraisers
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Schools cutting bingo fund raisers, daunted by state rules
MANCHESTER, Conn. (AP) _ Organizers of some school bingo events say they are shying away from the fund raisers this year, afraid of breaking complicated state finance rules.
School officials, parents and community organizers say many were alarmed after East Catholic High School in Manchester was cited last fall for using a money wheel in a fundraising drive.
State officials decided against legal action after determining the school was unaware it was breaking state laws. Those rules require organizers to register with the state Division of Special Revenue, go through background checks and other regulations.
Schools cutting bingo fund raisers, daunted by state rules
MANCHESTER, Conn. (AP) _ Organizers of some school bingo events say they are shying away from the fund raisers this year, afraid of breaking complicated state finance rules.
School officials, parents and community organizers say many were alarmed after East Catholic High School in Manchester was cited last fall for using a money wheel in a fundraising drive.
State officials decided against legal action after determining the school was unaware it was breaking state laws. Those rules require organizers to register with the state Division of Special Revenue, go through background checks and other regulations.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
It's game over as smoking ban kills off city bingo hall
It's game over as smoking ban kills off city bingo hall - Edinburgh Evening News
It's game over as smoking ban kills off city bingo hall
THE number's up for an Edinburgh bingo hall that has been forced to close after an 80 per cent drop in players since the smoking ban.
Gala Bingo, in West Granton, once boasted around 8000 customers a week – but numbers have slumped to as low as 1500 since the ban came into force.
On Saturday night, the decision was finally taken to close the club, which opened 12 and a half years ago.
It's game over as smoking ban kills off city bingo hall
THE number's up for an Edinburgh bingo hall that has been forced to close after an 80 per cent drop in players since the smoking ban.
Gala Bingo, in West Granton, once boasted around 8000 customers a week – but numbers have slumped to as low as 1500 since the ban came into force.
On Saturday night, the decision was finally taken to close the club, which opened 12 and a half years ago.
Bingo-mad housing chief 'bullied' tenants out of thousands » Housing » 24dash.com
Bingo-mad housing chief 'bullied' tenants out of thousands » Housing » 24dash.com
A bingo-mad housing chief, who "bullied" vulnerable tenants out of more than £63,000 to fund her gambling addiction, was warned today jail was virtually inevitable.
For three years grandmother Jeanette Harris, 50, lied to both the "socially needy" and key workers such as firemen and nurses to pocket money.
The estate manager, who turned to crime just weeks after starting work for the Crown Estate Commissioners (CEC), first told her victims they needed to pay deposits to secure the scarce accommodation.
She then insisted they had to pay their rent in cash. Harris cooked the books to cover up her crimes.
One of those she targeted, who complained about her behaviour and took her bosses to a tribunal, found the CEC siding with their employee and winning.
A bingo-mad housing chief, who "bullied" vulnerable tenants out of more than £63,000 to fund her gambling addiction, was warned today jail was virtually inevitable.
For three years grandmother Jeanette Harris, 50, lied to both the "socially needy" and key workers such as firemen and nurses to pocket money.
The estate manager, who turned to crime just weeks after starting work for the Crown Estate Commissioners (CEC), first told her victims they needed to pay deposits to secure the scarce accommodation.
She then insisted they had to pay their rent in cash. Harris cooked the books to cover up her crimes.
One of those she targeted, who complained about her behaviour and took her bosses to a tribunal, found the CEC siding with their employee and winning.
.Closing the generation gap with a game of bingo
Catholic Explorer :: Closing the generation gap with a game of bingo
Valentine’s Day has been called a Hallmark holiday—a day when people express their love by sending cards to those they care about.
Showing someone you care can require a lot more effort than purchasing a greeting card or a bouquet of flowers. A group of Darien Cub Scouts donated a Sunday afternoon to show residents at the Carmelite Carefree Village retirement home how much they care. The scouts showed up Feb. 3 to play games and interact with the senior residents.
Thirty members of Cub Scout Pack 36, which is sponsored by the Darien Lions Club, turned up on Super Bowl Sunday to play bingo and chitchat with the seniors. The annual event has been held for 12 years, according to Christine Klassek, program director at the Darien facility.
“It’s really a wonderful time,” Klassek explained over the phone prior to the annual function. “The children come in their uniforms and sit with the residents and engage in conversation. Sometimes they sing songs with the seniors and they usually play games like bingo.”
Valentine’s Day has been called a Hallmark holiday—a day when people express their love by sending cards to those they care about.
Showing someone you care can require a lot more effort than purchasing a greeting card or a bouquet of flowers. A group of Darien Cub Scouts donated a Sunday afternoon to show residents at the Carmelite Carefree Village retirement home how much they care. The scouts showed up Feb. 3 to play games and interact with the senior residents.
Thirty members of Cub Scout Pack 36, which is sponsored by the Darien Lions Club, turned up on Super Bowl Sunday to play bingo and chitchat with the seniors. The annual event has been held for 12 years, according to Christine Klassek, program director at the Darien facility.
“It’s really a wonderful time,” Klassek explained over the phone prior to the annual function. “The children come in their uniforms and sit with the residents and engage in conversation. Sometimes they sing songs with the seniors and they usually play games like bingo.”
Monday, February 11, 2008
Obama's stepmother is a bingo-lover
Barack Obama's stepmother is a bingo-lover from Bracknell - Mirror.co.uk: "For while Barack criss-crosses America on the campaign trail, his stepmother Kezia Obama, 67, lives quietly here in the UK.
Many of her neighbours in Bracknell have no idea she is related to the media's man of the moment.
She spends her time playing bingo and socialising in the Berkshire town, where she has lived for five years."
Many of her neighbours in Bracknell have no idea she is related to the media's man of the moment.
She spends her time playing bingo and socialising in the Berkshire town, where she has lived for five years."
Playing bingo is about so much more that just winning
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Playing bingo really is about so much more that just winning, don’t you think? And for the elderly it really does seem to help them, not only socially but also in helping keeping their minds active. For many seniors, bingo is simply something fun to do with their friends, no tricks or strategy is needed for them and it is just a way of socialising with friends. One avid bingo player even helps to set up the senior center for the game that is played at 1 pm every Thursday. She says “It’s something she looks forward to”. “I’ve been doing it so long, it’s just a part of my life. I love bingo and I love people. It’s just a game of luck, really. Bingo keeps the mind working, it’s a matter of finding the letter and number coordinate on multiple cards”. Also, bingo there is free, and winnings include baked goods and novelty items. Another player called Jackie Moats, who has been playing for about eight years, said “It’s a break in the day, it’s just something to do".
Playing bingo really is about so much more that just winning, don’t you think? And for the elderly it really does seem to help them, not only socially but also in helping keeping their minds active. For many seniors, bingo is simply something fun to do with their friends, no tricks or strategy is needed for them and it is just a way of socialising with friends. One avid bingo player even helps to set up the senior center for the game that is played at 1 pm every Thursday. She says “It’s something she looks forward to”. “I’ve been doing it so long, it’s just a part of my life. I love bingo and I love people. It’s just a game of luck, really. Bingo keeps the mind working, it’s a matter of finding the letter and number coordinate on multiple cards”. Also, bingo there is free, and winnings include baked goods and novelty items. Another player called Jackie Moats, who has been playing for about eight years, said “It’s a break in the day, it’s just something to do".
Friday, February 08, 2008
the industry struggles to survive ‘double taxation’
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A new report by market analyst Mintel has identified the smoking ban as the biggest cause of the decline in business at UK bingo halls. It said that the result of bingo players either staying away or spending time outside smoking during game intervals has been a sharp downturn in refreshment sales and gaming machine takings.
Mecca Bingo refuted the report’s finding, stating that gambling laws posed a greater threat as the industry struggles to survive ‘double taxation’. Under current regulations bingo halls are the only businesses that are required to pay both gross profit tax and VAT.
A spokesman for Mecca Bingo commented: “The Gambling Act has severely disadvantaged bingo halls across the UK. Some MPs have been very supportive in terms of lobbying for taxation parity, but because of this discrimination, the bingo industry is facing some pretty severe head winds.”
A new report by market analyst Mintel has identified the smoking ban as the biggest cause of the decline in business at UK bingo halls. It said that the result of bingo players either staying away or spending time outside smoking during game intervals has been a sharp downturn in refreshment sales and gaming machine takings.
Mecca Bingo refuted the report’s finding, stating that gambling laws posed a greater threat as the industry struggles to survive ‘double taxation’. Under current regulations bingo halls are the only businesses that are required to pay both gross profit tax and VAT.
A spokesman for Mecca Bingo commented: “The Gambling Act has severely disadvantaged bingo halls across the UK. Some MPs have been very supportive in terms of lobbying for taxation parity, but because of this discrimination, the bingo industry is facing some pretty severe head winds.”
Thursday, February 07, 2008
'taking insufficient exercise'
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Children 'taking insufficient exercise' Nearly nine out of ten children fail to engage in the minimum amount of physical activity, 5 hours a week, recommended to avoid long-term health problems, a Scout Association study has found. A number of factors ranging from a lack of outdoor space and excessive school homework to peer pressure and parental fears about safety were cited.
Children 'taking insufficient exercise' Nearly nine out of ten children fail to engage in the minimum amount of physical activity, 5 hours a week, recommended to avoid long-term health problems, a Scout Association study has found. A number of factors ranging from a lack of outdoor space and excessive school homework to peer pressure and parental fears about safety were cited.
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
$136,000 stolen from bingo hall
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Man accused of stealing money from bingo parlor Heath Volk, 33, is accused of stealing $136,000 from the Bingo Palace in Grand Forks over a three-year period. The bingo parlor is operated by the North Dakota Association for the Disabled. NDAD President Ron Gibbens said Volk had been an employee for more than 14 years but was fired late last year after the theft allegations surfaced.
Man accused of stealing money from bingo parlor Heath Volk, 33, is accused of stealing $136,000 from the Bingo Palace in Grand Forks over a three-year period. The bingo parlor is operated by the North Dakota Association for the Disabled. NDAD President Ron Gibbens said Volk had been an employee for more than 14 years but was fired late last year after the theft allegations surfaced.
Win a romantic, seven-day cruise for two
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Princess Asks 'Are You the Greatest Romantic' online video contest. Winner to be named 'Ambassador of Love' for one full year where they will be featured on the company's website telling their story, offering advice and discussing romance on a special podcast, in addition to receiving a romantic, seven-day cruise for two to Mexico or the Caribbean, including airfare. Videos can be entered until March 20.
Princess Asks 'Are You the Greatest Romantic' online video contest. Winner to be named 'Ambassador of Love' for one full year where they will be featured on the company's website telling their story, offering advice and discussing romance on a special podcast, in addition to receiving a romantic, seven-day cruise for two to Mexico or the Caribbean, including airfare. Videos can be entered until March 20.
Friday, February 01, 2008
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Win a Free ‘Fun Ship’ Cruise For Two by writing and submitting the most romantic story to the line’s Web site, carnival.com. “Read My Valentine” on-line contest runs from Jan. 14 – Feb. 14, 2008, so recount a romantic story about your partner on any topic you choose ...
Messiest Office Contest Send a picture or video. 10 finalists will be voted on by you. The entry with the most votes will win $10,000 cash.
Win a Free ‘Fun Ship’ Cruise For Two by writing and submitting the most romantic story to the line’s Web site, carnival.com. “Read My Valentine” on-line contest runs from Jan. 14 – Feb. 14, 2008, so recount a romantic story about your partner on any topic you choose ...
Super Bowl bingo
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Fun for the whole family
If you're one of those people who only enjoys the Super Bowl for the commercials, there's finally a game for you.
It's easy to play and requires zero football knowledge. You don't have to worry about the spread, over/unders or what a money line is. It's fun for the whole family.
Three words: Super Bowl Bingo.
We've assembled 50 words, phrases, people or terms that probably will be mentioned during the Super Bowl telecast.
We've tried to eliminate any term that was too obvious. For example, you won't find ''Tom Brady'' listed on any of the cards. ''High ankle sprain'' will be because the controversy surrounding Brady's injury probably will be discussed. So Eli Manning, no; Archie Manning, yes.
Go to www.suntimes.com/sports and download the PDF of our bingo cards. We've shown a couple of card examples, but there are 12 unique cards for your participants.
Then watch Sunday's telecast. We suggest beginning Bingo at the actual start of the game broadcast at 5 p.m. Mark the square when you hear the term mentioned. You determine who wins.
So enjoy the Super Bowl and enjoy Bingo -- you'll still have plenty of time to watch the commercials.
Super Bowl bingo
Fun for the whole family
If you're one of those people who only enjoys the Super Bowl for the commercials, there's finally a game for you.
It's easy to play and requires zero football knowledge. You don't have to worry about the spread, over/unders or what a money line is. It's fun for the whole family.
Three words: Super Bowl Bingo.
We've assembled 50 words, phrases, people or terms that probably will be mentioned during the Super Bowl telecast.
We've tried to eliminate any term that was too obvious. For example, you won't find ''Tom Brady'' listed on any of the cards. ''High ankle sprain'' will be because the controversy surrounding Brady's injury probably will be discussed. So Eli Manning, no; Archie Manning, yes.
Go to www.suntimes.com/sports and download the PDF of our bingo cards. We've shown a couple of card examples, but there are 12 unique cards for your participants.
Then watch Sunday's telecast. We suggest beginning Bingo at the actual start of the game broadcast at 5 p.m. Mark the square when you hear the term mentioned. You determine who wins.
So enjoy the Super Bowl and enjoy Bingo -- you'll still have plenty of time to watch the commercials.
