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Slots supporters have the cash to back their cause
The horse-racing industry and gambling companies have pumped $3.8 million into a campaign to convince voters to approve slot machine gambling in Maryland, according to campaign finance documents released yesterday. Slots supporters have out-raised...Tags: Gaming and Lotteries, Peter Franchot, Voting, Magna Entertainment Corporation, Consumer Electronics Industry
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CRISIS IMPERILS CHARITIES
SENTINEL STAFF WRITEREllen Parcell couldn't keep from crying as she talked about the slow death of her dream: a transitional home for previously homeless mothers and their kids. Though 80percent of the women who have come through her doors in the past year have been...Tags: Winter Park, Corporate Officers, Darden Restaurants, National Government, Winter Garden
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A Few Haunts To Visit
• Trail of Terror: 60 North Plains Highway, Wallingford. Opens at 7 p.m., October 3-4,10-12,17-19,24-26,30-31 & November 1 $10 general admission, $20 for a "speed pass." All proceeds benefit the American Red Cross. trailofterror.com/ •Haunted...Tags: Old Saybrook, Lake Compounce, West Haven
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Friday's Ten: What Wall Street dive awaits today?
Spin CycleSorry for the late start this morning: Overnight selloffs in foreign markets portend another bad day on Wall Street, one day after the Dow dove 600-plus points. World financial leaders will try to come up with a global approach......Tags: Sarah Palin, Riverhead (Riverhead, Suffolk, New York), Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
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NYC mayor: charities will suffer in hard times
Billionaire philanthropist Mayor Michael Bloomberg says he's "petrified" about how charitable organizations will suffer amid the financial meltdown. The former CEO, who gives away hundreds of millions to charitable causes each year, says he is likely to...Tags: Michael Bloomberg
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south windsor: Charity Group Plans Pasta Dinner, Auction
The Melissa Makes Bears Charity Organization is to hold a pasta dinner and auction to benefit the charity Nov. 2 at the South Windsor Fire Station Headquarters, 1175 Ellington Road. The charity donates customized Build-A-Bears to state safe homes,...Tags: Auction Service, Fires
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President Bush visits South Florida
NewsChannel 5 and The Associated PressPresident Bush will head to South Florida today after adressing the country about the economy. The President will meet with leaders of the Cuban-American community in Miami and present the President's Volunteer Service Award to Teodoro Rodriguez for...Tags: Government, Florida State University, U.S. Department of Treasury, George Bush, National Government
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UN refugee chief calls on governments to remember aid programs amid financial crisis
Associated Press WriterGENEVA (AP) _ Countries spending billions on financial rescue packages should spend a few extra "peanuts" to fund aid programs for those worst hit by the global financial crisis, the U.N. refugee chief said Friday. U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees...Tags: Energy, Refugee, Financial Markets, Disasters
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Martin guitar auction nets thousands for charity
Of The Morning CallAn unprecedented auction of rare and valuable Martin guitars netted thousands of dollars for the company's local charity this afternoon. The top-selling guitar, a 2000 D50 Delux Brazilian Rosewood guitar, fetched $37,500. The model was designed with...Tags: Eric Clapton, Gene Autry, Auction Service
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Recent Illinois editorials
Midway privatization is good news for city. Finally, some good economic news. Mayor Daley on Tuesday announced a $2.52 billion deal to privatize Midway Airport, generating a windfall for our cash-starved city. This page supports the city's...Tags: Corruption, Rod Blagojevich, Laws, Michael Madigan, Values
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Make a date with a sensational single, for charity
247-4737It's not that Connie Gardner doesn't want to date. But, as she says, it's hard out there. The 52-year-old technology resource teacher from Toano divorced her second husband three years ago and has tried everything from joining local clubs to searching...Tags: Magazines, Newspaper and Magazine, Auction Service, Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Hampton Roads
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The 'joy' of helping others
247-4795Most 10-year-olds get excited for a day off from school or summer vacation, because they know they can play with friends or do other fun activities. Janae Hester gets excited too, but for a different reason. The Jones Magnet Middle School student...
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