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  • Luck rides in on the last few cents (record AtlanticCity jackpot ;)

    04/22/2006 10:03:57 PM PDT · by STARWISE · 27 replies · 601+ views
    Phil. Inquirer ^ | 4-22-06 | Troy Graham
    An 84-year-old South Jersey woman hits the nickel slots for $10 million. By Troy Graham Inquirer Staff Writer One happy grandmother, Josephine Crawford of Galloway Twp. talks to reporters after her record win at Harrah's Atlantic City. One happy grandmother, Josephine Crawford of Galloway Twp. talks to reporters after her record win at Harrah's Atlantic City. Down to her last credits on a nickel slot machine, an 84-year-old retired waitress hit for an improbable sum of money Tuesday night. $10,010,113.48. The largest jackpot ever in Atlantic City. The largest jackpot ever on a nickel slot machine, nationwide. And certainly the...
  • DAY 49 DUmmies held hostage

    06/14/2005 11:40:37 PM PDT · by franksolich · 74 replies · 1,920+ views
    debate on Mike Malloy ^ | June 15, 2005
    DUMMIE ALERT! DUMMIE ALERT! DEBACLE STILL ONGOING! AFTER SEVERAL HOURS, ANDYITES STILL HAVE NOT ANSWERED 3 SIMPLE QUESTIONS! THIS SIDE: COOL, CALM, AND DIRECT! THAT SIDE: EMOTIONAL, UPSET, AND NAME-CALLING! AVOIDING 3 SIMPLE EASY-TO-ANSWER QUESTIONS!
  • Megabucks winner loses in court

    12/30/2004 7:28:47 PM PST · by ConservativeStatement · 34 replies · 1,607+ views
    AP ^ | December 30, 2004 | Ken Maguire,
    Louise Outing's luck ran out Thursday when a judge denied the 94-year-old woman's request to force the state Lottery Commission to pay her entire $5.6 million winnings up front. After an initial gross payment of $283,770, Outing would be paid 19 annual gross checks of $280,000. After taxes, it's $196,639 a year.
  • John Kerry, This Is Your Wife

    04/16/2004 8:47:11 PM PDT · by holyscroller · 21 replies · 1,385+ views
    Wall Street Journal, Opinion Journal ^ | April 16, 2004 | Unknown
    The Boston Globe has an article about Teresa Heinz Kerry, the presumptive Democratic nominee for first lady, which describes her as Mr. Heinz Kerry's "secret weapon." It contains this impressive bit of investigative reporting: True, she is one of the richest women in America, wears suede Chanel boots, and speaks five languages. But she is also comfortable enough--and has distinct professional interests she will continue to pursue if her husband makes it to the White House--to move from her high station in life and commiserate with the young and old, black and white, rich and poor. Incidentally, we'd like to...
  • Industry to sponsor Stanford's research

    11/20/2002 5:56:34 PM PST · by sasquatch · 6 replies · 120+ views
    San Francisco Chronic ^ | Wed. Nov. 20, 2002 | Keay Davidson, Chronicle Science Writer
    <p>Stanford -- In an unusual alliance between one of the nation's top research campuses and some of the country's most polluting industries, Stanford University will receive a huge donation for research on energy, climate and environmental problems.</p> <p>The grant -- which could reach nearly a quarter of a billion dollars -- will come from oil, gas and other energy companies such as ExxonMobil and General Electric.</p>