COSTA RICA TO BUILD NEW CONVENTION CENTRE AFTER 20 YEARS OF LOBBYING
Conference and Meetings World (press release)
AMERICAS – The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) has finally presented its preliminary designs for a new state convention centre to government. The proposed new centre will house local and international events. Twenty years in the making, …

Pineapples survive rain in Costa Rica
Fruitnet.com
Adverse weather conditions experienced in Costa Rica towards the end of 2012 do not appear to have affected the pineapple harvest, according to a report on Inside Costa Rica. pineapple suppliers in the Central American country expect a similar …

Gabon: Surfing hippos, lacking tourists
BBC News
It wanted to become Africa's version of Costa Rica – a magnet for eco-tourists. But turning Gabon's natural assets into tourist cash has been tougher than expected. "They're body-surfing in the waves, it's quite amazing." So says my guide, …

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Panama Indians seek release of detained protesters
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Ngobe-Bugle people blocked roads in two provinces on the border with Costa Rica to protest against mineral exploitation on their lands. Photo: Arnulfo Franco / AP Riot police detain a member of the Ngobe-Bugle ethnic group man after clash with riot …
One killed as riot police break up Panama protestsTico Times
Panama police, indigenous clash over blockadeSan Francisco Chronicle

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Poker Pro: Marketing Suicide?
MarketWatch (press release)
LONDON, February 7, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Few things in online poker's short history have remained the same for long including the pecking order on player liquidity which has seen the lead change hands four times in just over 10 years.

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888 records best ever quarter as consumers gamble on casino and poker games
The Guardian
Online gaming group 888 had its highest ever three monthly revenues in the fourth quarter, boosted by its casino and poker businesses. With cash strapped consumers staying at home, the company's games are attracting more attention.
888 On The Rise Despite Stagnating British EconomyPoker News Report
Online poker too big a gambleThe Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines (blog)
All seems in order for Iowa to set the Internet poker process in action (Globe …Mason City Globe Gazette
CompatiblePoker -Reuters -PokerNews.com
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888 records best ever quarter as consumers gamble on casino and poker games
The Guardian
Online gaming group 888 had its highest ever three monthly revenues in the fourth quarter, boosted by its casino and poker businesses. With cash strapped consumers staying at home, the company's games are attracting more attention.
Online poker too big a gambleThe Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines (blog)
888 On The Rise Despite Stagnating British EconomyPoker News Report
All seems in order for Iowa to set the Internet poker process in action (Globe …Mason City Globe Gazette
CompatiblePoker -Reuters -PokerNews.com
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Poker Pro: Marketing Suicide?
MarketWatch (press release)
LONDON, February 7, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Few things in online poker's short history have remained the same for long including the pecking order on player liquidity which has seen the lead change hands four times in just over 10 years.

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Online poker too big a gamble
The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines (blog)
But proposals to legalize and regulate online poker within the state aren't worth the projected extra revenue. Legalized online poker is not only unlikely to reign in illegal play, it likely would increase the risk for gambling addiction.
All seems in order for Iowa to set the Internet poker process in action (Globe …Mason City Globe Gazette
PPA Rebukes Romney's Stance Against Online PokerPoker News Report
Matt Romney Rapped for Anti Poker StanceCompatiblePoker
PokerNews.com -Online Poker.net -Reuters UK
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Robbie Williams Launches Free Online Poker Site
Gambling Kingz
by Renee Israel Platinum selling British musician Robbie Williams has launched his own online poker site called Robbie Williams Poker which will offer free online poker games. The launch of the Robbie Williams free online poker room may seem somewhat …
Robbie Williams criticised for launching poker siteMinute15
Robbie Williams Eyes Online Poker IndustryCompatiblePoker
Robbie Williams criticised for launching poker websiteMirror.co.uk
The Sun -Daily Mail -Pokerjolt
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