Cruise Lines Tap Media Darlings for On-Board Entertainment
In the past two weeks, several cruise lines have announced new programs that push in old- or new-media directions, with old-fashioned literary programs going up […]
Where to Take the Kids: At Home With Emperors, Sultans and Vampires
When it comes to planning a family vacation, Snow White’s castle shouldn’t be the only grand palace on your list. These six picks will stir […]
Italy tops global wiretap league
The Register: State of the surveillance nation Britain may have more CCTV cameras per head than anywhere else in the world but when it comes […]
Ditch the Briefcase, Grab the Snorkel and Explore Taiwan’s Great Outdoors
From scuba diving and surfing to ecotourism, birding and wildlife tours, Taiwan is an interesting dichotomy — both a serious financial and manufacturing center and […]
Ruling could open EU gambling market
International Herald Tribune: Italy was barred from using criminal law to try to stop three people who operated local gambling shops where customers could place […]
Vegas, Jr.? Laughlin, Nevada’s Gambling, Ghosts and Golf
The city slickers up in Las Vegas used to turn up their noses at Laughlin, when the little burg tried to lure away visitors from […]
Italian Case May Open Up Crossborder Gambling
New York Times: The top European court on Tuesday prohibited Italy from prosecuting bookmakers based in other European countries. … leggi tutto (read all)
NHS surgeon worked in Italy during sick leave
Guardian: · Trust paid locum to work while specialist was away · Absentee holds key post at hospital in Palermo … leggi tutto (read all)
Italy loses Europe gambling case
BBC: Shares in bookmakers rise after Europe’s top court rejects Italian gambling laws as being too restrictive. … leggi tutto (read all)
Italian prosecutors clear “euthanasia” doctor
Reuters: ROME – In a major victory for right-to-die advocates in Roman Catholic Italy, prosecutors on Tuesday cleared a doctor of wrongdoing after he switched […]