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Source: St. Petersburg Times ()

By Times Staff Writer
Published December 23, 2007

It's not too early to start making plans for New Year's Eve. Here's a listing of events scheduled for the big day:

New Year's Eve dance party: Swing into the new year with music, dancing and libations at the Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport. The celebration for all ages includes party favors, refreshments, prize giveaways, an art exhibit, champagne toast and a countdown to midnight. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. with free swing dance lessons at 8 and the festivities starting at 9. The casino features a cash bar and free parking. $15. Advance purchase suggested. Call 893-1070 or (813) 274-4950.

WMNF New Year's Eve Bash: An evening of music and dancing featuring "Trombone Shorty" and Orleans Avenue, a party band whose music has roots in jazz, funk and soul. Magadog, Tampa's top ska band of the '90s, opens the show. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the fun runs through 1 a.m. The Coliseum, at 535 Fourth Ave. N, St. Petersburg, is a BYOB facility with set-ups and snacks available. Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 the day of the event. Call 892-5202.

First Night St. Petersburg: More than 25 merchants and venues in downtown St. Petersburg come together for the 15th annual family friendly celebration ringing in the new year. The festivities begin at 4 p.m. and feature music stages, entertainment, drama, dance, games, art and fireworks. The kids will stay busy with art activities, face painting, temporary tattoos, animals, puppet shows, storytelling, a Shana Banana performance and much more throughout the evening. Musical entertainment include Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners, the Bay City Jazz Sextet, ragtime piano player Bob Milne, 100-drum community drumming circle, the Dundu Dole Urban African Ballet and performances by the St. Petersburg Company and American Stage Theater plus a teen dance party. Enjoy a grand finale fireworks display …

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Source: MiamiHerald.com ()

The For Your Information column appears daily in The Miami Herald’s Broward section. You’ll find classes, clubs, programs for senior citizens and children, and community entertainment events. On Fridays, Broward’s Weekend section features comprehensive listings of the coming weekend’s entertainment events and a look at what’s ahead.

Listings are subject to change without notice. It is recommended that you call before attending an event.

SUNDAY, DEC. 23

Art and Culture Center of Hollywood: noon to 4 p.m., 1650 Harrison St., Hollywood; $6, $3 students, seniors and children ages 4-13, free for members and children ages 3 and under. 954-921-3274, ext. 235:

• Microwave of Mascara, exhibition features a collection of paintings by Australian artist Georges LeBar, which focus on the reality of consumer culture of art, fashion, advertising and commerce; through Jan. 6.

• Pillowtalk, exhibition features paintings and poetry by Georges LeBar, and is based on the book by the same name, co-written by LeBar and writer C.M. Clark: exhibition available for view through Jan. 6; 6-9 p.m. poetry reading and book signing 6-9 p.m. Jan. 3; poetry reading is $6, free for members.

Beach Branch Library Closing: The Broward County Libraries Division has temporarily closed the Beach Branch Library, at 221 Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach, in order to repair damage created by flooding. Other Broward library locations can be found at broward.org/library. 954-357-7468.

Call for Vendors: The First United Church of Christ is seeking vendors to sell antiques, furniture, plants, clothing, jewelry, household items and giftware during its Winter Market from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 12; First United Church of Christ, 200 N. 46th Ave., Hollywood; Inside spaces are $30, outside spaces $25. 305-951-7349.

Florida Speed Shooting Association: Event is for 10 and older; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise; …

Source: MiamiHerald.com ()

The For Your Information column appears daily in The Miami Herald’s Broward section. You’ll find classes, clubs, programs for senior citizens and children, and community entertainment events. On Fridays, Broward’s Weekend section features comprehensive listings of the coming weekend’s entertainment events and a look at what’s ahead.

Listings are subject to change without notice. It is recommended that you call before attending an event.

SATURDAY, DEC. 22

The Acappella Singers: The 32-voice choir performs during the annual Grand Plaza Concert Series. The choir specializes in eight-part arrangements with close harmonies and feature eclectic, seasonal, American and patriotic selections; noon to 2 p.m., Butterfly World, Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Rd., Coconut Creek; free with paid admission of $21.95 adults, $15.95 children 3-11, free for kids 2 and under. 954-977-4434.

Art and Culture Center of Hollywood: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1650 Harrison St., Hollywood; $6, $3 students, seniors and children ages 4-13, free for members and children ages 3 and under. 954-921-3274, ext. 235:

• Microwave of Mascara, exhibition features a collection of paintings by Australian artist Georges LeBar, which focus on the reality of consumer culture of art, fashion, advertising and commerce; through Jan. 6.

• Pillowtalk, exhibition features paintings and poetry by Georges LeBar, and is based on the book by the same name, co-written by LeBar and writer C.M. Clark: exhibition available for view through Jan. 6; 6-9 p.m. poetry reading and book signing 6-9 p.m. Jan. 3; poetry reading is $6, free for members.

Call for Vendors: The First United Church of Christ is seeking vendors to sell antiques, furniture, plants, clothing, jewelry, household items and giftware during its Winter Market from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 12; First Church of Christ, 200 N. 46th Ave., Hollywood; Inside spaces are $30, outside spaces $25. 305-951-7349.

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Source: Chicago Sun-Times ()

Jolie good show!
From Shia’s shenanigans to Angelina minding her own business, we look back, aghast, at a lively year in our toddling town

December 21, 2007

BY RICHARD ROEPER SUN-TIMES COLUMNIST

From the courtroom to the streets of the city, it was lights-camera-action in Chicago in 2007. Angelina Jolie proved she’s still the most “Wanted” star in the world, Shia LaBeouf became perhaps the first movie star ever to get into late-night trouble at a Walgreens, we found out the truth behind those “Casino” murders, and we quickly learned that “Rory’s First Kiss” involved neither a Rory nor a kiss — but it did include one scary-looking Joker.

And we saw perhaps the least convincing portrayal of a Chicago cop in motion picture history.

Let’s take a look back at the year in film — from movie-related news in the Chicago area to the best of what we saw on the big screen in 2007.

“Attention, customers, there’s no line at the cosmetics counter — hey, isn’t that the guy from ‘Transformers’?” After giving countless interviews in which he vowed not to follow the path of Lindsay and Britney et al., an apparently extra-”cheerful” Shia LaBeouf was arrested at the Walgreens on Michigan and Chicago at 2:30 a.m. on a Saturday night/Sunday morning. LaBeouf was in town filming “Eagle Eye” with Billy Bob Thornton, whose ex-wife was filming a movie of her own in Chicago earlier in the year. (More on that in a moment.)

Just think, if LaBeouf had returned to that Michigan Avenue Walgreens a week later, he could have purchased magazines with stories about his adventure at that same store. Or something like that.

You ain’t nuthin’ but a bad film: The biggest controversy at the Sundance Film Festival in 2007 centered on “Hounddog,” a Southern gothic tale with a scene involving child actress Dakota Fanning. There were calls for boycotts and even a criminal investigation. …

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Movie capsules A-Z for Dec. 20
By LOU GAUL
phillyBurbs.com
The following capsule reviews, listed alphabetically, will give you an idea of the caliber of films unreeling locally. Please refer to the movie schedule for theaters and show times.
The films are graded as follows: Very Good, (A); Good, (B); Fair, (C); Poor, (D); Turkey (F). Those with (NP) have not been previewed. (To locate a Web site, go to www.google.com and type in the film’s title.)
ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: (C+) TV favorite Jason Lee (”My Name Is Earl̶ stars in this family picture. Live-action characters and computer-animated images combine in this story about a human who tries to transform some singing chipmunks into pop sensations. Tim Hill (”Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties̶ directed. (88 minutes) Some rude humor. (PG)
AMERICAN GANGSTER: (B+) Superstars Denzel Washington (”Inside Man̶ and, Russell Crowe (”3:10 to Yuma̶ star as Frank Lucas and Richie Roberts, respectively, in this fact-based tale about a powerful drug lord in Harlem during the 1970s and the federal agent who relentlessly pursued him. Ridley Scott (”Black Hawk Down̶ directed the crime epic that shows an unsettling universe in which police are more interested in payoffs than justice, the system is rigged against minorities and getting ahead means committing profitable crimes, not learning a trade or getting an education. (157 minutes) Strong violence, pervasive drug content, harsh four-letter profanity, nudity, sexual elements. (R)
ATONEMENT: (A-) Keira Knightley (the “Pirates of the Caribbean” trilogy) and James McAvoy (”The Last King of Scotland̶ co-star in this rare cinematic accomplishment that lifts the hearts of viewers and also breaks them, often at the same time. The British drama chronicles the consequences that result when a 13-year-old girl charges the boyfriend of her older sister with a sexual assault. Joe Wright (”Pride & Prejudice̶ …

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The #1 cited sports betting expert on the recent Tim Donaghy NBA and Toledo college football game-fixing scandals, RJ Bell of Pregame.com, provides eye-popping info on the latest point shaving allegations.

Las Vegas, Nevada (12/19/07) – The sports world is abuzz with talk of Big 10 Official Stephen Pamon history bankruptcy, casino gambling, child abuse and allegations of sexual harassment.

Two games from 2007 have been cited: (Penn St/Purdue on 11/3/07; Ohio St./Illinois 11/10). Both games had disproportionate money bet on the teams that benefited from the objectionable calls in those games (Penn St and Illinois). “If a game is fixed, the benefiting team will be bet more heavily – and that was the case in both 2007 games in question” said RJ Bell of Pregame.com

Few realize the massive amounts of money bet on sports. A US Government report estimates that 360 BILLION dollars are bet worldwide per year on sports; Congressional Testimony states that 40 million Americans bet on football alone.

Fewer still realize how common point-shaving is: A University of Michigan survey on collegiate sports gambling concludes that more than 5 percent of male student-athletes provided inside information for gambling purposes, bet on a game in which they participated, or accepted money for performing poorly in a game; the survey also concluded than 45 percent of male collegiate football and basketball athletes admit to betting on sporting events, despite NCAA regulations prohibiting such activities

”Money plus opportunity results in corruption; it happens to Senators – why wouldn’t we EXPECT IT in officials, who make far less money? If 5% of college athletes are corrupt, that means hundreds of games a year are not legitimate!” said RJ Bell of Pregame.com

It’s startling to consider how easy it is to fix game. On average, 70% of teams end games within one touchdown of the Las Vegas spread …

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Source: Sun-Sentinel.com ()

Cities worry about losing land as Seminoles buy property

By John Holland |
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
December 17, 2007

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The Seminole Tribe owns 105 acres around its Broward County reservation and casinos, has plenty of cash to acquire more and awaits approval of a landmark deal with the state to add high-stakes card games and slot machines.

But the tribe’s success is causing anxiety for some local governments, which worry the land will be taken off public rolls and converted into a federally protected trust — making it exempt from property taxes, local oversight and all building regulations.

“Around the country you’re seeing tribes expand their trust land to the point where they rule and control towns completely,” said Davie Vice Mayor Bryan Caletka.

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He took notice of the tribe’s reach last year, when the Seminoles bought the 11-acre Stirling Mobile Home Park and evicted 150 residents, and when it petitioned to take 44 acres in Coconut Creek into trust. Although the tribe has made no attempt to turn Stirling into trust land, Caletka and other city officials they expect the Seminoles to do so.

“Right now we’re a little concerned because we’re …

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UltimateBet Promises Million Dollar First Place Prize at 2008 Aruba Poker Classic

The popular online poker site today announced plans for its 7th annual land-based poker tournament in Aruba.

Miami, FL (PRWEB) December 16, 2007 — UltimateBet.com isn't resting on its laurels. Just two months after wrapping up the 2007 Aruba Poker Classic and garnering nonstop praise from the international poker community, the popular online poker site today announced plans for its 7th annual land-based poker tournament on the Caribbean island.

"We're heading back to Aruba for the biggest poker celebration of the decade," stated UltimateBet.com spokesperson George MacLean. "And we're bringing the largest first place prize in our history with us."

The 2008 Aruba Poker Classic will kick off on September 27th, 2008 and run through October 4th. For the 7th year in a row, the poker tournament will be held at the luxurious Radisson Aruba Resort and Casino.

UltimateBet is guaranteeing a first place prize of $1-million, a startling $200,000 more than what was won by Travis Rice, the poker player from Fort Worth, Texas who finished first in the 2006 Texas Hold'em tournament.

The popular weeklong island tournament gives online poker players the chance to celebrate their successes at the tables and on the beach with poker's best professionals. Matt Savage, one of the world's most respected poker tournament directors, will return to oversee the event. Savage made his Aruba debut at the 2006 event.

Past Aruba Poker Classic participants include Phil Hellmuth, Jennifer Tilly, Phil "The Unabomber" Laak, Annie Duke and Scott Ian from Anthrax. MacLean notes that several Hollywood and entertainment celebrities have already confirmed their intention to attend the 2008 Aruba Classic. Details on those celebrities will be announced next year.

Qualifiers for the 2008 Aruba …