Bugsy and the Indians: gambling

Article Abstract:

Native Americans are increasingly running casinos on their reservations as a means of raising money. The Agua Caliente Indians, who own a large part of Palm Springs, CA, recently voted to run a casino on their land. Over half of the nation's 280 reservations have some form of casino gambling.

Social aspects, Finance, Native Americans, Palm Springs, California, Casinos, Native American reservations, Shoshoneans

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Gambling on flat screens

Article Abstract:

Television manufacturers are developing flat-screen liquid crystal display (LCD) devices for use in the next generation of high-definition television (HDTV) monitors. Active-matrix color LCD's and ferro-electric LCD's are the two most promising varieties currently under study.

Innovations, Product development, Equipment and supplies, Liquid crystal displays, Television equipment industry, Video monitors, High-definition television, High definition television

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