| Crapshoot for Vegas franchise
The center of gambling in the United States, Las Vegas, is marketed as "The Entertainment Capital of the World." It is also commonly known as "Sin City" or "Vice City" due to the popularity of legalized gambling, availability of alcoholic beverages at any time, and various forms and degrees of adult entertainment. Yet, Vegas lacks a professional sports team. After some extensive research on the topic, I'll tell you why. Las Vegas was ranked as the 29th largest city in the United States in 2000, but recent surveys suggest that the city's population has since surpassed that of Atlanta, Nashville, Washington D.C., Louisville, Denver and Boston to place it 22nd in rank with a population of just over 1.6 million. So what's the problem? Let us start with a semi obvious one: sports betting and gambling.
Talk of adult entertainment has township review zoning
Adrian Township trustees plan to prevent a rumored adult entertainment bar at L.A. Cafe, which an owner says is up for sale; L.A. Cafe owners have not confirmed the sale nor any plans if the club were sold.By Andy RogersDaily Telegram Staff WriterADRIAN TWP. — Township leaders are posturing to prevent a purported adult entertainment business from opening in the Adrian area after hearing rumors about the potential sale of the LA Cafe. Two of the club's owners, however, say they don't know what kind of enterprise may take over their business.Adrian Township Supervisor Jim Koehn said he believes buzz about a potential adult entertainment business at the night club is credible. He asked the Adrian Township Board of Trustees this week to start working on ways to prevent such a business from opening.
Meridian teams with Ferrari for F80 home entertainment system
No, it's not surprising in the least that Ferrari has found yet another firm willing to cater to their every demand in order to form a distinct partnership, but regardless, the automotive firm is looking to sweep the rug out from under your current home entertainment setup with the F80. Teamed up with Meridian Audio, the same folks who channeled HD content from your iPod to your TV, Ferrari is delving into yet another consumer electronics realm by coordinating an oddly-shaped and still mysterious "home entertainment center." Aside from looking more like a semi-circle and less like an AV component, the device purportedly packs DAB / FM / AM tuning, a CD / DVD player (no word on HD DVD / Blu-ray just yet), and 80-watts of power dispersed through the two front-firing speakers and rear-mounted subwoofer.
Flat-panel TVs offer placement, furnishing options
Today's flat-panel TV sets are good news for small rooms. Not since the proliferation of 24-inch-deep refrigerators and blow-up beds has there been such an ally to tight space. Slim, space-saving plasma and LCD displays provide installation options - and thus furniture arrangements - that had been impossible.
The depth of a 42-inch flat-panel display is only 3 1/2 inches, and a 50-inch screen is about 4 inches deep. These sets can be hung on a wall or from a ceiling, allowing you to enjoy large-screen entertainment without losing precious floor space.
And because the equipment is no longer so large, the support piece beneath no longer has to be overwhelming. That means the near obsolescence of hulking TV armoires. Although these were a good idea when sets were bulkier, they are definitely last year's news.
Podcast Alert: PR Newswire Entertainment Roundup
SAN FRANCISCO, March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- A weekly audio roundup of top Entertainment industry releases transmitted by PR Newswire. This week's roundup includes stories on Martin Scorsese, Mick Jagger, Johnny Depp, Star Trek, George Benson, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. When: The Podcast will be available for download on March 2, 2007 Where: http://feeds.feedburner.com/entertainmentroundup How: Go to the URL above, and follow the subscription instructions on the website. Minimum Requirements: a computer, an Internet connection, (broadband required), a portable MP3/Video player or MP3/Video-player application on your computer, podcasting software and QuickTime 7. If you experience problems downloading the podcast, send an email to webcast@multivu.com.
How Much Will PS3 Games Cost?
How much will PS3 games cost when Sony Computer Entertainment Europe launches the much-craved next generation console on March 23rd? Much more than we have to pay, but that's to be expected since the actual systems are priced higher as well. Here's how the numbers break down, courtesy of SCEE: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe today announced pricing details for its first party title launch line-up, to accompany the 23rd March 2007 launch of PLAYSTATION 3. Providing details of the prices to be charged for first party software available on both disc and through the PLAYSTATION Network1, SCEE confirmed that its five disc based launch titles, including the highly acclaimed Motorstorm and Resistance: Fall of Man will be priced at an RRP of €59.99 (£39.99, AUD 99.95, NZ 109.95).
Not quite black and white
With her "brace face", granny glasses, '80s hairstyle and dependably cringe-worthy wardrobe choices, Betty Suarez is an unlikely trendsetter. And yet in the months since her debut last September on American TV, this gawky-looking outsider has become that and much more. The main character on the Golden Globe-winning Ugly Betty, a one-hour dramedy that premieres on Sunday, March 4, on MediaCorp TV Channel 5, Betty is nothing less than a worldwide phenomenon. After starting life as the focus of a Colombian soap called Yo Soy Betty, la Fea (I Am Betty, the Ugly), the small screen's leading fashion victim was transplanted to US TV by Mexican actress Salma Hayek and has since appeared in scores of other countries in translated or adapted versions. Not bad for a nerd from a working-class Latino immigrant family in New York City.
From Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Terror Knows No Bounds ...
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- A young couple becomes trapped in a terrifying game of cat and mouse when the blood-drenched, action- packed thrill ride "The Hitcher" comes to DVD and HD-DVD on May 1, 2007 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Sophia Bush ("John Tucker Must Die," "One Tree Hill") and Zachary Knighton ("The Prince and Me") star as college students who are terrorized and framed for a killing spree by a sociopathic drifter, portrayed with chilling intensity by Sean Bean ("Lord of the Rings Trilogy," "Flightplan"). In his feature film debut, director Dave Meyers deftly creates a brutally intense, heart-pounding saga that will keep viewers on the edges of their seats all the way to the bloodcurdling climax. "The Hitcher" is available on DVD and HD DVD Combo format.
Myrtle Beach Golf Retailer, Martin's PGA TOUR Superstore, Hosts ...
The public is invited to attend and see the changes and technological innovations that have been made to the store. In addition to having two simulators, the store is now equipped with six hitting bays that feature 27-inch flat screen flight scope monitors to provide a detailed readout of each shot. A new short game improvement area features a 1300-square foot putting green, indoor chipping area and a real sand trap. The practice area will be available to golfers who want to test their short game skills clubs, as well as for use during lessons with one of the store's professional instructors.
Martin's North Myrtle Beach location now features a huge assortment of home décor in a new and expanded home entertainment department. Shoppers have access to a wide assortment of golf specialty furniture that is ideal for the home office, den or condo.
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