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UNITED STATES—Gambling has come a long way since the days of Bugsy Siegel. Now, thanks to the progressive and innovative nature of the industry, we have seen Las Vegas become one of the most popular cities to visit, the growth of slot games and the dominance of online gambling. This phenomenal growth has meant online casinos such as Royal...

UNITED STATES—There are just those days that you do not feel like slaving in the kitchen. I don’t mean that literally, but I know so many people who will do almost anything to prevent from having to cook. Myself on the other hand, I enjoy cooking in the kitchen; I just hate doing it when I’m super exhausted. I...

HOLLYWOOD—The passing of Hollywood writer, producer and director John Singleton this week thru me for an absolute loop. It just seemed to come out of nowhere and this guy was so young. He was only 51, and died from complications after he suffered a stroke. His family made a plea for many in the African-American community who suffer from...

UNITED STATES—It was a scuffle and a soft whimper that led Alison Sawyer Current to the pile of logs in an unkempt abandoned lot. She loved exploring Isla Mujeres, Mexico but the sleepy, little fishing island off the coast of Cancun had an animal problem. “Earlier in the day I had rescued five hungry puppies from under a pile of...

UNITED STATES—For many Americans we are in day 16 of the New Year as I write this column and many of us have committed to resolutions or things for the New Year that we would like to change. Most of us may have already broken that resolution, but I am proud to note that mine is still going strong....

UNITED STATES—I have heard so much talk from so many people I know in recent months about Cable. I feel like I’m the only person who still has and pays for Cable. I’ve been with my provider Comcast for more than a decade and my biggest concern is the fact that they charge unsuspecting fees all the time, not...

UNITED STATES—The past 2 weeks have been loaded with football games on television. Between the NFL heading into the playoff season, and college football with their endless bowl games, it’s enough to have people sitting on the couch for days. So you might be asking yourself why I’m addressing this issue. Well, it’s forcing people to get too comfortable...

UNITED STATES—One of the biggest shopping holidays of the year has come and gone, and for most Americans the spending has come to a halt. However, for some Americans things are actually picking up. Why? Well many of us received gift cards for Christmas or money that is simply burning in our pocket and we are eager to spend....

NASHVILLE, TN—After years spent in the shadows, writing hit songs for country music superstars including Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Jaida Dreyer is poised to take the spotlight in 2019 to let the world hear her voice. Dreyer was crowned the inaugural winner of USA's reality smash, “Real Country.”  Her final performance aptly describes the network's title,...

UNITED STATES—The big day is less than a week away, and unless you’re living under a rock, I’m referring to Thanksgiving. I promised we’d talk about the bird this week and I’m indeed a person of my word. I’m going to harp on this right now because it’s critical. It’s time for you to pick out that bird, if...