Travel QA: Finding deals from Phoenix Sep 19, 2009
It sleeps 12-18, has a pool, hot tub, fantastic views of the harbor, billiards, darts, fitness room, Wi-Fi, flat-screen LCD TVs, golf cart and kayaks. It's also a two-minute walk from Honeymoon Beach, where Fodor's says Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett filmed a scene for "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.". (AZCentral -- Travel)
Spotlight equals opportunity Sep 19, 2009
The opportunity that Pintos nomination offers should not be ignored, inasmuch as any recognition burnishes Indias reputation of being a rising powerhouse of all kinds of talent, from badminton, billiards and boxing to brains, beauty and style. The spate of international beauty titles India garnered in the past had plenty of critics, who saw dark conspiracies by international cosmetics companies behind the recognition and belittled Indias achievements in that sphere. (India Times)
Bradman dismissed from test of values Sep 18, 2009
THE ''Australiana quiz'' that probed would-be Australians' knowledge of Don Bradman and a former billiards champion has been turfed for a citizenship test focusing on democracy and the rule of law ... That seems to me much more important than understanding whether Walter Lindrum was good at billiards. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
- UPCOMING EVENTS: IVCFC to meet for game 0 Sep 18, 2009
The Imperial Valley 49ers Booster Club will meet at 1 p.m. Sunday at Brawley Family Billiards in Brawley to watch the San Francisco 49ers take on the Seattle Seahawks. The event is a potluck so fans are encouraged to bring a favorite dish. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Imperial Valley Raiders Booster Club'>- NFL fans clubs to meet Sunday 0 Sep 17, 2009
NFL fans clubs to meet Sunday - Imperial Valley Press Online - Sports. Imperial Valley Raiders Booster Club - The Imperial Valley Press, the source for news and information for the Imperial County, CA, covers both the Imperial Valley and Mexicali, Baja California. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Less sport in new citizenship test Sep 17, 2009
"I want people applying for Australian citizenship to know things such as under Australian law domestic violence is illegal, that you are not entitled to hit women in Australia. "That seems to me to be much more relevant than understanding whether Don, whether Walter Lindrum was good at billiards. " The previous test was more like a quiz on Australiana, he said. "It was drafted quickly, there was a lot of politics surrounding its development. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Events honor murder victim Sep 13, 2009
Thompson said he intends to play the rest of the Billiards Congress of America league season with his friend s cue before retiring it. He was an awesome dude, it should have never happened to him, Thompson said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
India's new hero Sep 11, 2009
India billiards champion rules the world. Sports writer Anand Philar profiles Pankaj Advani, the Indian billiards player who became the world's champion this week ... Advani, at just 24, has won virtually every billiards title on offer. (BBC News -- South Asia)
- UPCOMING EVENTS: Chargers fan club to meet 0 Sep 11, 2009
The Imperial Valley 49ers Booster Club will meet at 1 p.m. Sunday at Brawley Family Billiards, 616 Main St. in Brawley, to watch the San Francisco 49ers take on the Arizona Cardinals. Food will be served. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
SportsBeat: Hicks an all-around athlete Sep 10, 2009
However, it s not over yet this year for the all-around athlete, who also won gold and silver medals in the State Senior Games billiards competition two months ago. For Mrs. Hicks will compete in Senior Synchronized Swimming in October, and the odds are good that she will be bringing home more hardware with her. (Needham Tab, MA)
Pankaj Advani wins World Billiards Championship Sep 7, 2009
MUMBAI: Pankaj Advani defeated nine times champion Mike Russell at the Northern Snooker Centre in Leeds to win the elusive World Professional Billiards Championship ... This is Pankaj Advani's first Professional Billiards world title ... He has already won the amateurs world billiards and snooker Championships. (India Times, India)
Sink'em N Drink 'em of Palm Bay team places ninth Sep 2, 2009
Its home tables are at Poolies Billiards in Palm Bay. Individual members typically practice twice a week. (Florida Today)
First-place Yankees getting bang for big bucks Aug 30, 2009
Starting in spring training, Girardi made camaraderie a priority with events like family day and a team trip to play billiards. It all starts in here. (MSNBC -- Sports)
BumperNets expands in the Galleria Aug 25, 2009
The move will allow the store, known for its table tennis, billiards and video game offerings, to provide additional arcade services, including Guitar Hero, O2 Overdrive, Safari Deluxe and Dance Dance Revolution X, he said. The expansion will have a large table tennis and pool presence in addition to what is in the existing store. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Now, You Can Bowl 'Under the Seas' at Bass Pro Shops, Brunswick Bowling & Billiards First-Ever Joint Effort Aug 25, 2009
Now, You Can Bowl 'Under the Seas' at Bass Pro Shops, Brunswick Bowling & Billiards First-Ever Joint Effort - Yahoo ... Now, You Can Bowl 'Under the Seas' at Bass Pro Shops, Brunswick Bowling & Billiards First-Ever Joint Effort ... Source: Brunswick Bowling & Billiards. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Handy tips for surviving college Aug 18, 2009
At Arizona Western College, I have taken scuba diving, Italian cooking, canoeing/kayaking, blacksmithing, and even a billiards class. You need elective credits anyway. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Replays: Memories of 1974 softball still strong Aug 18, 2009
ASARCO scored 19 runs in the final two innings to overwhelm Corner Pocket Billiards, 24-7. Tom Mulvaney hit a home run for the winners, while Marty Mouat pitched the win. (Helena Independent Record)
Right on cue: Muscatine 13-year-old makes name for self in billiards Aug 14, 2009
As an up-and-coming billiards player, Mattson hopes to eventually participate in a pro tour qualifying event and eventually become a professional player ... His teammates were young billiards players he s met at other competitions Crist Spike Airdo, 16, of Moline, Ill. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Celizic: Golf will bring star power to Olympics Aug 14, 2009
Among them are the losers in the 2016 sweepstakes squash, roller sports and karate as well as such hugely popular pastimes as tug of war, hang-gliding, lawn bowling, billiards, and dance sport. I wont even mention although I guess I already am bandy, wushu and korfball, whatever they are. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Police explain shutdown of electronic music show Aug 11, 2009
Police spokesman Enrique Torres says about a half-dozen armed men burst into the "Bull's" billiards hall Friday and opened fire on customers. China says 2. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Brunswick soars 27% on better cash picture Jul 31, 2009
The company, the world's largest maker of recreational boats as well as bowling, billiards and fitness products, posted a second-quarter net loss of $163. 7 million, or $1. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Goodwill's new location to place 500 in jobs Jul 29, 2009
Another store affected by the project, Georgia-Lina Billiards, plans to close its doors rather than relocate, said manager Tammy Teel. Sales have been down, and rent at the new location would be more expensive. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Laos to conduct dry-run for Games Jul 29, 2009
The sports are athletics, swimming, archery, badminton, snooker and billiards, muay thai, cycling, football, golf, judo, karate, sepak takraw, shooting, tennis, table tennis, taekwondo, volleyball, wrestling, weightlifting, boxing, silat, petanque, fin swimming, diving and shuttlecock juggling. Bernama. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Taiwanese finish Games with a flourish Jul 27, 2009
Taipei Times - archives. Enter your search terms. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Peng takes top prize in wushu event Jul 25, 2009
In a busy day for Taiwan in the billiards quarter-finals, mens gold-medal hope Yang Ching-shun made the last four of the nine-ball event after beating Marcus Chamat of Sweden 11-9, while womens star Liu Shin-mei went down 9-5 to Great Britains Alison Fisher. Taiwans Peng Wei-chua competes in the wushu event at the World Games in Kaohsiung yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Palmer orders study of possible civic center Jul 24, 2009
mary again wrote on Jul 22, 2009 3:00 PM:" I agree about Palmer needing a place for kids.If the city invests in basic needs for local and a tourist destination, which includes places for kids and teens, it will pay.Palmer is ripe, its not ruined.Several things I can think of is, a sports dome - possibly at fairgrounds, a billiards room (No smoking & junior tables), a really good "jungle gym" for tots that has social area / coffee for parents. All of this takes community investment. If the city... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
* Taiwan battles to 55kg jujitsu silver Jul 23, 2009
On the first day of billiards at the Martial Arts Stadium, Taiwans Lin Shu-hung advanced to the last eight of mens snooker after beating South Africas Francois Ellis 3-0, while in carom, Yuan Yung-kuo triumphed in his round of 16 match against Egypts Sameh Sidom. The final action of the night saw local favorite Chang Shu-han also go through to the round of eight after beating Japans Oi Yukiko nine games to five in the womens nine-ball pool. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
- UPCOMING EVENTS: Calexico has cheer clinic 0 Jul 22, 2009
The Imperial Valley 49ers Booster Club will have registration from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 1-2 at Brawley Family Billiards, 616 Main St.. There will be free hot dogs and sodas. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Make parking free downtown Jul 21, 2009
Newman said he was an everyday regular at Diamond Billiards in Fresno for more than 15 years. Now he plays golf at Madera Muni, just four miles from his home, and spends more time reading from his collection of science fiction and historical fiction books. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
OCEANSIDE: Search warrant sheds light on gambling investigation Jul 21, 2009
In San Diego, the five locations raided by police were Cafe Hong Hung, '08 Wireless, Cafe 2000, Phnom Penh Video and '05 Billiards. Police arrested two people, confiscated 31 video slot machines and seized more than 11,000, San Diego San Diego police said. (North County Times)
Green-Wright crowned Mrs. Hawaii Jul 20, 2009
It boasts a gym, billiards rooms, racquetball courts and a disco with stripper poles. The New York City rapper bought it for $4. (Honolulu Advertiser)
2) Cricinfo: no Steve Waugh, Ricky Ponting or Bill Ponsford in Australia's all-time XI Jul 20, 2009
3 Bradman's selection is axiomatic, and of course, has to refer to his stats because he dominated cricket in a way for which there is no comparison in any other sport, with the possible exception of Walter Lindrum in billiards and snooker. His cricket allowed him to become part of the fabric of Australian life - symbolised by the ABC's PO Box number of 9994 - in a way unmatched by any other individual. (Guardian Unlimited -- Sport)
2) Cricinfo: Gideon Haigh profiles the extraordinary Muttiah Muralitharan Jul 19, 2009
Nor is it unknown for games to alter rules in response to the prowess of individuals: in Australia, witness Walter Lindrum and the revision of the baulk-line rule in billiards. Gilchrist's book is actually worth reading for what else he writes about Murali, especially in relation to Australia's tour of Sri Lanka in March 2004. (Guardian Unlimited -- Sport)
'Recession-Proof' Video-Game Industry Drops 31 Percent Jul 18, 2009
Made up of nine mini-games, Wii Play is geared to give each member of the family something to play, including billiards, air hockey, tank battles, table tennis, and a cow-riding race. There was, however, good news for another Wii game. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Neb. officials unsure if new video games are legal Jul 17, 2009
One game, for example, is an electronic version of billiards. State lawmakers hope to resolve the issue by studying the games over the summer and fall. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Material World: Graphene's Versatility Promises New Applications Jul 16, 2009
17, 2007) A game of billiards may never get smaller than this. Physicists have demonstrated that graphene -- a one-atom thick sheet of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal rings -- can act as an atomic-scale. (Science Daily)
* JOHNNY NEIHU'S NEWS WATCH: Games people play in silly season Jul 11, 2009
Official: Im not exactly sure, but Ive heard they involve billiards, boule, ballroom dancing and parachuting. Hu: The triumphant proletariat of this mighty nation has yet to master such bourgeois pastimes. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
* One-quarter of World Games tickets sold Jul 9, 2009
They include martial arts, artistic roller skating, billiards and tug-of-war. One reason for the lack of public interest is that most of the sports are unpopular or not well-known. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
SportsBeat: Locals excel at Senior Billiards tourney Jul 9, 2009
Senior Billiards 8-ball competition was held at the Bedford Senior Center. Last year, 16 players participated in the tournament. (Needham Tab, MA)
Iberostar Daiquiri Hotel Review Jul 7, 2009
The resort is fully equipped with amenities: Tennis court, gym, volleyball court, billiards, etc. But the real experience of Cuba comes through extra curricular activities organized by private parties that offer their services openly to hotel guests. (Suite101.com)
Comings and Goings: Dancer opening new studio Jul 5, 2009
Yet another opportunity to take dance lessons - or just enjoy the dance experience - will be available to area residents of all ages with the opening of Arizona Classical Ballet at 1452 S. 4th Ave. (where Arizona Billiards previously was located). Studio owner and artistic director Erika Farrar-Romanyuk said having her own dance studio has been a longtime dream. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Muscatine woman calling the shots (1811) Jul 2, 2009
In order for Rachel to play on the professional circuit, she must win a Women s Professional Billiards Association qualifier. She s getting closer. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
The Walk-Through: 17020 Wild Way, Los Gatos Jun 30, 2009
A game room has a bar, a poker area, a 1920 restored billiards table, pool table and a 1,600-bottle wine cellar with cork flooring. Custom 10-seat theater has acoustic paneling, 130-inch screen and restored antique piano. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
6/29/2009, 6:55am Watertown softball teams sweep divisions Jun 30, 2009
Peters Billiards shortstop Erin OConnor during their 12-and-under girls division game over the weekend in the 15th Watertown Youth Slowpitch Softball Tournament at Koch Complex ... Peters Billiards 11 ... Peters Billiards 16, CiCis Pizza 1. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
UM freshmen take charge at orientation - Director says economy helping students focus Jun 29, 2009
With a catalogue full of classes from biochemistry to billiards, it's hard to know where to begin. Drye suggests students enroll in a mix of classes that meet both their general education requirements and count toward their declared major. (Missoulian, MT)
The Seat's Getting WarmJoe Girardi is one manager who has a tenuous hold on his job for 2010, writes Jon Heyman. Jun 27, 2009
There are conflicting opinions about how popular Girardi is in the clubhouse now, but he certainly has tried harder, taking the troops on field trips to play billiards and watch the NCAA championships. Girardi will always be intense, but does seem slightly less tense. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Gold standard Jun 23, 2009
For instance, chess, shooting and billiards (the latter dominated by successive Indians from Wilson Jones, Michael Ferriera and Geet Sethi to Pankaj Advani), are not spectator sports 00004000 and their niche appeal translates into limited sponsorship interest. Yet, though they hinge more on mental conditioning than physical, they need as much monetary investment. (India Times)
11 Things: Steve Albini Jun 18, 2009
On billiards: "What strikes the uninitiated most about billiards is how staggeringly boring it is. ... The game is torturously slow. Billiards has only subtle charms." ... On billiards: "What strikes the.... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Edwards counts Chase contention as a success Jun 6, 2009
On cue, Edwards hopped on the center spot of the billiards table, took his position and celebrated his latest victory with his trademark ritual to the delight of the Dover crowd. Edwards might have found the winning shots at a celebrity pool tournament, but he's still looking for the right combinations to reach Victory Lane for the first time this season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Developer building Jax Beach apartments Jun 5, 2009
Amenities at Broadstone Beach House include a swimming pool, a fitness center with flat-screen televisions on each piece of exercise equipment and a clubhouse with an outdoor fireplace, a media room and a billiards room and wireless Internet access throughout the common areas of the community. Phoenix-based Alliance Residential develops and operates multi-family communities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas, Utah and Washington, accounting for more than 55,000... (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Needham Sportsbeat: Billiard boys battle Jun 4, 2009
The annual Senior Billiards Games will take place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, at the Bedford Senior Center. A number of Needhamites plan to participate. (Needham Tab, MA)
Future of Neb. smoking ban still hazy Jun 2, 2009
Big John's Billiards of Omaha had asked the court for an injunction to keep the ban from going into effect ... In documents filed Wednesday in Lancaster County District Court, Big John's Billiards said the ban would hurt its business. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Candystand.com Celebrates Two Billionth Gameplay with a Whole New Look May 29, 2009
The tickets will then be redeemable for chances to win prizes ranging from a real Brunswick Billiards Pool Table to a Mongoose BMX Bike as well as gift cards to leading retailers like Lowes and Chilis just like a real arcade. Candystand. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Brawley Bypass: Friend or foe to local business? May 24, 2009
BRAWLEY The owner of the Brawley Billiards and Las Chabelas said downtown businesses can survive the impact of the Brawley Bypass, but only if the city acts quickly ... Weir said he thinks once the bypass is completed it will not affect business at his restaurant but does think it may decrease the business at Billiards because of a decrease in those traveling through Brawley to go to the Glamis sand dunes. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Pool hall files lawsuit over Neb. smoking ban May 23, 2009
In documents filed Wednesday in Lancaster County District Court, Big John's Billiards says the ban would hurt its business. It also says exemptions to the ban are arbitrary. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Daly Mansion features new exhibit May 23, 2009
The exhibit, located in the newly restored third-floor billiards room of the mansion, features three-dimensional models of several of those buildings, as well as writings and sketches by Gibson. There's even a fascinating piece of hate mail, sent to Gibson as he prepared to design the Missoula County Courthouse. (Missoulian, MT)
TDI launches Tuscan City in Kundli May 22, 2009
There will also be a clubhouse with a swimming pool, billiards room, tennis court et al.. Read business stories in. (India Times)
FSU Baseball Recognizes 2009 Senior Class May 17, 2009
A: I would probably leave my skills like playing darts, pool (billiards), etc. to. (Seminoles.com)
Pan for gold in Dahlonega May 12, 2009
Cardroom / billiards room. The Summit features maintenance free living with a year-round resort atmosphere. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
* Snooker bosses confront games staid reputation May 9, 2009
Sir Rodney Walker, who has been the chairman of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association since 2004, could not help agreeing that something needs to be done. Like all businesses, we have to look to the future, Walker said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
HINGHAM YESTERDAYS: East Street barn burns down May 5, 2009
The events scheduled for competition were bridge whist, billiards, pool, and two strings each of candle and bottle pins. At bridge whist, Nash and Fowler of the home club defeated Nash and Rebenious of the Norfolks, 888 to 718 points. (Hingham Journal, MA)
DUBAILAND and Royal Caribbean International Sign Strategic Joint Marketing Partnership May 4, 2009
" Brilliance of the Seas is considered one of the most elegant cruise ships in the world. The ship features an open Centrum with 10-deck high windows and ocean-facing glass elevators, both of which will offer spectacular views of the passing shoreline and sea. On Brilliance of the Seas, the whole family can share in nine holes of mini-golf; scale the iconic rock wall, which Royal Caribbean first introduced to cruising; join a basketball game on the sports court; delight in riding the Adventure... (PR Newswire)
Houston bar shooting leaves one dead May 4, 2009
HOUSTON -- Deputies say an argument over a woman lead to a deadly shooting in front of the Hot Shot Bar and Billiards at 14630 Bellaire boulevard just after midnight Sunday morning. Witnesses say Jimmy Ruiz argued with another man, later identified as Fausto "Paco" Flores, inside the bar. (KHOU.com, TX)
HINGHAM YESTERDAYS: Bowling, billiards and pool Apr 28, 2009
There will be the usual events, in bowling, billiards, and pool ... There will be the usual events, in bowling, billiards, and pool. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Norwegian Pearl wows with upgrades Apr 28, 2009
Foosball, billiards and air hockey have been added as well. 1. (MSNBC -- Travel)
