| More campers have officials under pressure
Robert Georges of Cheyenne, who also owns property near Guernsey State Park faulted the reservation system because none of the money goes to Wyoming and because people from other states are able to reserve spots, then not show up.Westerfield said money is a problem with a reservation system as well as state law, which prevents the department from undertaking such a project."Now this is not something you can do on your kitchen table with a notepad," Westerfield said.Lou Miller of Cheyenne asked: "Is there going to be any enforcement on the amount of time they can stay?"The department is trying to beef up enforcement in all areas, Simpson said."We are having a really, really difficult time even attracting season employees," he said. The state's unemployment rate is extremely low and there are plenty of other higher paying jobs.The proposed rule changes also include making it illegal to possess fireworks, which are now only illegal if lighted in a park.And it includes a loosening of rules to allow glass containers in tents or campers but not outdoors in the parks.Westerfield said the no glass rule change has been aimed at drunken parties where people break bottles and leave the glass for others to be injured.
Mandalay Bay President To Head $5B MGM AC Project
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (CBS/AP) ― The president of the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas will oversee MGM Grand's massive $5 billion casino-hotel project in Atlantic City. The company announced Thursday morning that Bill Hornbuckle, Mandalay's president and chief operating officer, also will serve in the same capacity for MGM Grand Atlantic City, a three-tower complex to be built on land next to the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in the city's Marina district. It is due to open in the first quarter of 2012. "We are going to be taking what the Borgata has done in terms of recreating the Las Vegas experience, and take it to a whole different place," Hornbuckle said. "We want this to be compelling enough for you to get on a plane in Chicago and fly east instead of west." A 25-year veteran of the gambling industry, Hornbuckle previously served as president and COO of MGM Mirage Europe, after spending three years as president and COO of MGM Grand Las Vegas.
The Last Word: Akon's Finds Legal Troubles, Beyonce Makes the Naughty ...
In happier Akon news, the singer joined Amy Winehouse, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Ne-Yo and Kanye West among this year's Grammy Award nominees. Although the awards won't be given out until February, Akon already knows what he's going to do should he win one of the four Grammy he's nominated for.
"I'm calling my mom," he told MTV. "She's probably going to scream, 'cause she's always said, 'You know what, you're gonna win.'"
Now that he has someone in mind to make his one phone call should he end up in the big house, maybe now Akon can get that "Sorry, Blame it On Me" Long Arm of the Law remix with fellow law-abiding singer R. Kelly in the can too. To keep his name out there, of course.
2. Aretha Franklin Breaks Down Her Lack of Movie Time
If you know anything about music, you know about Aretha Franklin.
Super Bowl Stars Sing on Gospel Music Channel This Weekend
A 90-minute Super Bowl Gospel Celebration 2008 TV special will world premiere exclusively on the Gospel Music Channel television network this Saturday, February 9th at 9:00 pm ET/PT. The Super Bowl Gospel Celebration 2008 was recorded live at Symphony Hall in Phoenix, AZ, site of Super Bowl XLII, last Friday, Feb. 1. Tyree and Watson joined players and coaches representing all 32 NFL teams, including All-Pro's Baltimore Ravens Linebacker Ray Lewis and Chicago Bears Defensive tackle Tommie Harris, to form the choir. The choir was lead by gospel legend Donnie McClurkin, who co-hosted the show along with David Mann, aka Mr. Brown from Tyler Perry's House of Payne television series and Perry's movies. Patti Labelle, CeCe Winans, Marvin Winans and Martha Munizzi were among the featured performers of Super Bowl Gospel Celebration 2008, the only gospel event sanctioned by the National Football League for Super Bowl Weekend.
Farecast Launches Free International Airfare Predictions
SEATTLE, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Farecast.com, the smart travel search site, today launched free international predictions for more than 200 markets from U.S. cities to the most popular destinations in Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean and Canada. Consumers concerned with the wavering economy can expect higher airfares this summer to popular international destinations. Fares to Europe during the peak summer months are on average 11 percent higher this year over 2007. Consumers will be relieved to save over $150 on average for two tickets, using Farecast.com international predictions when shopping for airfare. "With economic uncertainty and fares to Europe tracking 11 percent higher this year, the stakes of knowing when to buy are considerably higher for international flights," said Hugh Crean, president and CEO, Farecast.com.
Patterson: Cobo plans stalled
In the latest roadblock facing an effort to expand Cobo Center, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson said Tuesday that no progress has been made and he won't attend a regional summit Friday called by Gov. Jennifer Granholm to work on a plan for Cobo. .
Taught math at Kennedy-King, Chicago public high schools
Gwindelle Wilson Ponder made her math classes at Kennedy-King College inspirational as well as educational. Successful educators and other professionals were invited to the classes to tell the students about their careers to help motivate them, said her daughter, Anita Ponder. Mrs. Ponder, 80, who taught at Kennedy-King for 19 years, died of cancer Jan. 30 at Advocate Trinity Hospital. Prior to Kennedy-King, she taught math in Chicago public high schools for 16 years, 11 of them at Wendell Phillips. Born in Kingstree, S.C. on June 9, 1927, she grew up in nearby Charleston. She received a B.A. in mathematics from Fisk University in 1948 and an M.A. in mathematics from Columbia University in 1951. She was active at the Congregational Church of Park Manor and liked to host parties, play bridge and collect African-American art.
|
