Brunswick, Mercury Marine post losses Oct 24, 2008
Brunswick's (NYSE: BC) billiards and bowling business, which has Wisconsin operations in Bristol, had total sales for the third quarter of $111 ... The billiards operation in Bristol is combined with Brunswick's bowling segment, which includes bowling centers, equipment and products, billiards, air hockey and foosball tables. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Sportsbeat: Inspiration can come in all shapes and sizes Oct 23, 2008
Paul Cook, a newcomer to the Needham Senior Center, operates on one leg, but he can play billiards with the best of them. Angie Bergantino, legally blind, lost the lower part of a leg earlier this year; but he has come back better than ever. (Needham Tab, MA)
More of this story Oct 22, 2008
Opening the swiftly paced session, the council approved a permit for the new Back Room Pub Restaurant at 999 West Main Road, which has been the home of Bumpers Bar & Billiards for years in the Eb Lens Shopping Center. Councilman Edward J. Silveira Jr. recused himself, like all other similar requests that come before the council, because the item was food service related, the industry in which he works for Sysco Corp.. (Newport Daily News, RI)
New water park opening in Pennsylvania Oct 21, 2008
Indoor recreation at the resort includes bowling, billiards, basketball, a movie theater, spa and fitness center. The resort is also hosting the Great Brews of America Classic Beer Festival, Nov. 22-23. (Yahoo News)
Lower County's Pool League begins new season Oct 17, 2008
The rules of the game are a hodgepodge of the official Billiards Club of America rules and bar-rules ... Fun and love of billiards is why most show up. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Second game too ends in a draw Oct 16, 2008
Online edition of India's National Newspaper Thursday, Oct 16, 2008. Anand scores a psychological point in a complicated tussle. (Hindu)
Harris leads Hyderabad Heroes to a thrilling win Oct 16, 2008
Online edition of India's National Newspaper Thursday, Oct 16, 2008. PHOTO: K. RAMESH BABU. (Hindu)
Liukin Honored As Sportswoman Of The Year Oct 15, 2008
The other nine finalists were: Mao Asada, figure skating; Veronica Campbell-Brown, track; Natalie Coughlin, swimming; Ashley Fiolek, motocross; Allison Fisher, billiards; Yelena Isinbayeva, pole vault; Lorena Ochoa, golf; Lindsey Vonn, downhill skiing; and Rebecca Ward, fencing. The team award went to softball player Jessica Mendoza. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Mailbag: Giants drafting more hitters? Oct 14, 2008
He can play all the tennis, shuffleboard or billiards he wants, and it won't affect the Giants one iota. Do you think the Giants will pull in the outfield walls. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Man takes deal in casino case Oct 11, 2008
Kim and his wife, Min Ju Kim, were indicted for allegedly running an illegal gambling business, conspiracy and money laundering related to the 24-hour, seven-days-a-week operation of "Sheridan Billiards," which operated game rooms at different locations in the Ke'eaumoku/Sheridan area. Kim could be sentenced to up to 30 years in prison and fined up to $1 million. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Man pleads guilty to running $3 million Honolulu gambling operation Oct 10, 2008
Kim and his his wife, Min Ju Kim, were indicted for running an illegal gambling business, conspiracy and money laundering related to the 24-hour, seven days a week operation of "Sheridan Billiards," which operated game rooms at different locations in the Ke'eaumoku/Sheridan area. Kim could be sentenced up to 30 years in prison and fined up to $1 million. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Miller-Valentine to build $31M apartment community Oct 10, 2008
The community will have a 6,000-square-foot club house, a swimming pool, a theater room, a billiards room and walking trails. The apartments are large, averaging more than 1,000 square feet per unit, and will feature nine-foot ceilings, patios or balconies, gourmet-style kitchens and about 40 percent will have attached garages. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Snooker: Ibrahim makes final round of Asian 9-Ball Tour Oct 10, 2008
Malaysian Snooker and Billiards Federation (MSBF) secretary Melvin Chia said this was Ibrahims second appearance in the final round. Hopefully Ibrahim will do better than the seventh placing last year, said Melvin. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Brunswick Accelerates Resizing and Fixed-Cost Reduction Efforts; Will Record Non-Cash Impairment Charge in Third Quarter Oct 10, 2008
These risks include, but are not limited to: the effect of (i) the amount of disposable income available to consumers for discretionary purchases, and (ii) the level of consumer confidence on the demand for marine, fitness, billiards and bowling equipment and products; the ability to successfully complete restructuring efforts in the timeframe and cost anticipated; the effect of higher product prices due to technology changes and added product features and components on consumer demand; the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
One gold isn't enough Oct 7, 2008
There are people who are good at kabaddi, hockey, tennis, billiards, golf, athletics, boxing, wrestling, badminton and so many other sports. But, sometimes, mere talent is not enough. (India Times, India)
Chetan Anand makes history Oct 6, 2008
Online edition of India's National Newspaper Monday, Oct 06, 2008. New Delhi: It was a memorable day for Indian badminton as Chetan Anand became the first Indian to win the men s singles title in a Grand Prix event and the pair of V. Diju and Jwala Gutta claimed the honours in the mixed doubles event in the Bitburger Open in Germany on Sunday. (Hindu)
Short takes lead; exciting finish on the cards Oct 6, 2008
Online edition of India's National Newspaper Monday, Oct 06, 2008. Arun Prasad joins Ganguly in second place. (Hindu)
Scottsdale resorts Oct 3, 2008
Other recreational activities include art tours, basketball, bicycling, cactus garden tours, croquet, golf and tennis clinics, health and fitness classes, hiking, jogging, lawn bowling, ping pong, billiards and water sports. For luxury at its best, this legendary resort continues to serve up the spectacular as part of its everyday existence - which is why The Phoenician continues to hold its place as one of the finest resorts in the world. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Bridging The Gap Oct 3, 2008
Game day morning our daughter or son in law take us downtown about 10:30 so we can met old and new friends at Temple Billiards. We have parked a car downtown in advance for returning. (SeahawksInsider.com)
Spotted: Drew Barrymore snogging Chuck Bass Sep 25, 2008
That night they turned up at Fat Cat Billiards, where they stayed until 6 in the morning, shooting pool with Gossip Girl's Crawford, Juno actress Ellen Page and "Into the Wild" star Emile Hirsch. What do you think of this match. (Los Angeles Times)
SPARE CHANGE Sep 25, 2008
With bowling, billiards and booze on tap, Lucky Strike hopes to offer plenty of diversion from Wall Street. "Historically, inexpensive entertainment has done well in recessionary periods," says co-owner Ethan Hunt. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
An iron will Sep 25, 2008
He went to Indianapolis and competed in golf, billiards, bowling and table tennis. Not only did he compete, he nearly medaled in billiards. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Smiley: One Euro fan looking on the bright side Sep 24, 2008
From there, I make the short walk to Q's Billiards, which is already serving a few dozen fans. Covering the walls are 34 flat-screen TVs, ranging in size from large to if-that-fell-on-me-I'd-surely-die. (ESPN -- Golf)
Ruthless Australia A crushes New Zealand A Sep 23, 2008
Online edition of India's National Newspaper Tuesday, Sep 23, 2008. David Hussey makes it a no-contest after Kiwis fritter away a good start. (Hindu)
Family weekend: Alumni, friends gather for NIUs first home game of the season (36) Sep 21, 2008
The three-day festivities, which included bowling and billiards, a welcome reception in the Holmes Student Center and Big Dogs tailgating, concluded Sunday. We ve got it down to a pretty good routine, Joanne Costa said Saturday, as she began tidying a picnic table that had been packed with barbecued food, fruit and cookies. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
NASCAR notes Sep 18, 2008
Labonte believes he should be among the favorites to win the charity billiards tournament on Friday night ... Mears will participate in the charity billiards tournament Friday night; $10,000 will be awarded to the winner's charity of choice. (USA Today -- Sports)
WINLESS TEAMS: Look to '07 Giants for inspiration Sep 18, 2008
In billiards, you don't want to be behind the 8-ball. In the NFL, there is the 0-2 start. (USA Today -- Sports)
Super Senior has distance Sep 17, 2008
Urine samples following bingo, chess and billiards. Actually sorry to see the LPGA poo-bahs cave on the speak English, please'' issue for its largely Asian membership. (Pekin Times, IL)
Click here to read more. Sep 17, 2008
-based restaurant concept that offers bowling and billiards, instead of Frank Theaters on the tentatively named Muvico Paragon 12, according to Anthony Cafaro Sr., president and chief executive officer for Cafaro Co.. As originally announced, Muvico Paragon 12 would be a 12-screen, all-stadium-seated digital theater able to show 3-D movies as well as sports events and concerts, including opera performed at the Met. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Fart of Darkness Sep 14, 2008
This new Marina boasts a pristine new building which contains a bar, a restaurant, a billiards room and a full conference hall. The contrast between this glittering high-class clubhouse and the ragged trousered, weather-beaten old coves with dental work like burnt out villages who unload the battered old ships next door couldn't be more marked, but that's Jakarta to a tee I guess. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Neponset Valley in midst of commercial building boom Sep 13, 2008
Legacy Place recently announced that Kings, the Boston bowling and billiards complex, has signed on as a tenant. Patriot Place is playing up the arrival of Davio s, the well-known Newbury Street bistro. (Medfield Press, MA)
Amazing Advani achieves a double Sep 11, 2008
Advani, who first performed the double in Malta in 2005, capped 10 days of superlative play by adding the time format title to the points format crown in the ONGC IBSF World billiards championship here on Wednesday. The KSBA hall wore a deserted look when the match commenced and even at the end of the first session, there were just around 100 spectators watching the summit clash. (Hindu)
Advani begins title defence in style Sep 7, 2008
Press Trust of India Saturday, September 6, 2008 (Bangalore) Defending champion Pankaj Advani on Saturday started his journey in style defeating compatriot Prem Prakash in the World Billiards championship's time format. Pankaj, who annexed the point format of the championship on Friday, outperformed Prakash 1735-703 in the league opener. (NDTV.com)
Whither Google As It Turns Ten? Sep 6, 2008
Workers enjoy an array of not-so-typical perks, such as billiards, a pool, volleyball court, and much more. V-P of People Operations Laszlo Bock says, "They're certainly working. But, they're also having a lot of fun. One of the things we believe is that you want to make an environment that's efficient for people so that, in their personal lives, they can live and enjoy and have a great time and, when they're working, they can focus on getting their work done.". (CBS News)
Spotlight nightclub listings for Sept. 4 through Sept. 10 Sep 5, 2008
Navy Yard Bar & Billiards Karaoke and Dancing with Darlene ... Navy Yard Bar & Billiards Karaoke and Dancing with Darlene. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Bhupathi: AITA decision Sep 3, 2008
If security concerns are an issue, then how come the World Billiards and the Test match versus Australia have been cleared at the same venue, said the former Davis Cup captain. More stories in Sports. (Calcutta Telegraph)
AITA to restrain private promoters Sep 2, 2008
Online edition of India's National Newspaper Tuesday, Sep 02, 2008. Special Correspondent. (Hindu)
Raising an important issue Sep 2, 2008
Online edition of India's National Newspaper Tuesday, Sep 02, 2008. The IPL money and perks are for a few fortunates, writes Makarand Waingankar. (Hindu)
Churchill in semifinals Sep 1, 2008
Online edition of India's National Newspaper Monday, Sep 01, 2008. FOOTBALL / Mahindra held by Mumbai FC. (Hindu)
TRACK TIME: Lavish facility to debut in N.C. Aug 29, 2008
By Nate Ryan, USA TODAY CONCORD, N.C. The crown jewel of drag racing's new $60 million palace four lanes of horsepower-gripping concrete that Top Fueler Doug Herbert describes as "smooth as a billiards table" won't be fully operational for the first NHRA national event at zMax Dragway. The sterling surface already has received a workout, though. (USA Today -- Sports)
Okoro nets winner for Mohammedan Sporting Aug 29, 2008
Online edition of India's National Newspaper Friday, Aug 29, 2008. KOLKATA: Mohammedan Sporting returned to winning form as it beat George Telegraph by a solitary goal in a premier division encounter of the Calcutta Football League on Thursday. (Hindu)
The Shack opens in Waikiki Aug 29, 2008
The 9,000-square-foot space on Kuhio Avenue is The Shack s largest location and has a dance floor, billiards, arcade and video game machines. Chef Michael Leslie, former executive chef at Roy s Restaurant, will oversee The Shack s culinary operations. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Time travel shot through a comedic lens Aug 29, 2008
Also making its Canadian premiere from the same series is Pool Pool, a short on "aqua billiards" - shooting eight-balls in a public swimming pool ... Their competition - covered by a deadpan sports broadcaster - lapses into 1970s-style cable TV segments where they compete for the World International Aquatic Billiards Federation championships. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Lawn games challenge: Corn toss Aug 28, 2008
A century ago, the newly arrived men of Floral Estates might have banded together to form a fraternal organization named after a regional mammal, and set up a nearby clubhouse with a bowling alley and a billiards room. But times have changed, and modern family life doesn't leave as many hours or as much disposable income for such things. (Albany Times Union)
Perception propels TV's latest chic geek Aug 25, 2008
"Every time I do art, I feel like I'm not serving utility in a direct way," he said during a break from filming a high-speed video segment involving billiards at the "Time Warp" studio inside an artist's loft in the Fort Point neighborhood. "Every time I do science, I miss the spark of the creative impulse. But I've come to realize it's the same. In science or art, it's about introducing people to new truths.". (Boston Globe)
ELECTION HQ: VP Secrecy Sparks Media Frenzy- NEW: Doin' Denver During the Democratic Convention Aug 21, 2008
As you enjoy one of their many creations, head upstairs for a game on one of 22 pool tables or in one of their private billiards rooms. On warm evenings, the patio is an enjoyable place for people watching, as folks make their way around town. (Fox News)
Raghu Krishnan: A gold for bn people Aug 17, 2008
And then there is the Olympic Gold Quest Foundation, started by 1980 All England Badminton Championship winner Prakash Padukone and former world billiards champion Geet Sethi. Well before these recent initiatives, the Tata Football Academy was set up. (India Times)
Olympic Ramblings & Skepticism Aug 15, 2008
Olympic Ramblings icism. Reported by: Sean Carroll Email: Last Update: 12:02 am. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Running a bowling center easy for these women Aug 15, 2008
There's a game room for kids; a billiards area; a party room; a 100-seat restaurant and bar with TVs tuned into all of the Major League Baseball and NFL games; and crimson-painted walls with a colorful background above the pins. "Those walls have been all kinds of colors," Levens laughed. (Florida Today)
Time to throw for the gold Aug 15, 2008
no celebratory drinks quite yet, just billiards. I can tell you that I am not the best pool player and this game was a marathon. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Bass Pro megastore opens its doors Aug 15, 2008
Celebrity guests include NASCAR driver Martin Truex Jr.; five-time national turkey calling champion Walter Parrott; billiards star Jeanette "The Black Widow" Lee, and former University of Alabama All-American and 14-year Dallas Cowboy Lee Roy Jordan. Store officials were unsure how many customers had come through by Wednesday afternoon. (AL.com)
A triumph for globalisation Aug 12, 2008
This time around, the funding constraint has been somewhat eased for Indian Olympians with the Mittal Champions Trust an initiative by steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal chipping in with $10 million and with former badminton and billiards champs Prakash Padukone and Geet Sethi setting up an Olympic Gold Quest Foundation respectively. Bindras gold shows how globalisation can take a relentless individual quest for excellence to the pinnacle of international sporting success. (India Times)
Poppy's master suite gets an island makeover Aug 12, 2008
Poppy and her two teen-age kids live in a dream home: a huge estate complete with a billiards room, swimming pool and squash court. However, much of the house has the same 1980s decor it did when she and her husband bought it many years ago. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Census: Sierra Nevada draws seniors Aug 12, 2008
The community has a swimming pool and clubhouse where, during the summers, residents participate in daily exercise in the pool and people meet to play bridge, billiards, cribbage and poker. "There's something going on here ... probably regularly six days a week," Morris said. (The Union Democrat)
Wide World Of ... Aug 9, 2008
In this series, we also meet volunteer boaters who take kids with special needs out for a day on the Chesapeake Bay, a young man working to prove his talents in the female-dominated sport of synchronized swimming, kayakers training for a grueling race down the Mississippi River and foosball enthusiasts who meet weekly at a neighborhood billiards parlor for intense tournaments. You'll also see swim team coaches sharing their love of the sport with local kids, underwater rugby players seeking a... (CNN -- US)
Bickley: Best sports bar in Beijing? Aug 9, 2008
"It's mainly because of Yao Ming, but basketball is just blowing up here. We also get Chinese clients who are interested in Premier League soccer. They love golf. They love billiards. And you know what? There's an emerging group of people very interested in the NFL.". He tells me that the NFL recently came through China searching for a kicker, holding tryouts at various locations. (AZCentral -- Sports)
11 cheap bars Aug 5, 2008
That said, you can get your billiards fix here or listen to some 'N Sync on the downloadable jukebox if there isn't a DJ spinning, while you load up on $3 32-ounce pitchers of Pabst Blue Ribbon. 29 W. Southern Ave., Tempe 480-967-4777 The Yucca Tap Room is home to the artsy-er kids from Arizona State University and hip adults, with a cool mix of live bands playing every night from hip-hop to psychedelic rock. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
EDITORIAL: If that's a sport, then I'm an athlete Jul 31, 2008
it ends with a "2." Scrabble championships, bowling, dart championships, trick shot billiards and other "sports" can be found on this channel, and the best part is, you never know what you're going to get. Flipping to the channel is the ultimate roll of the dice for me, and I'm never disappointed. (Dallas County News, IA)
A Wii bit of fun (and fitness) for travelers Jul 30, 2008
The standard unit comes with Wii Sports (baseball, bowling, boxing, golf and tennis), Wii Play (table tennis, billiards and others) and Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree (mental games and puzzles). Individual properties can manage what games are offered and add new ones as they become available. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Bound for Sin City Jul 24, 2008
We qualified by winning the Mid-North Florida Division at Bankshot Billiards in Ocala, team captain Frank Millin said. There are 81 teams in the division and 26 qualified for the tournament. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
6 trips that'll thrill your family, even your teen Jul 24, 2008
In addition, kids can hang (while mom and dad enjoy dinner) at The Underground, a teen lounge designed by teens, with its array of PS2 stations, billiards, darts, various arcade games, filtered Internet access, and a smoothie bar that serves up a variety of nonalcoholic mocktails. Whats in it for you: Knowing your kids are being supervised by hotel staff in a secure environment while you enjoy some alone time. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Ford Executive Anne E. Belec Joins Brunswick Board of Directors Jul 24, 2008
Brunswick Corporation endeavors to instill "Genuine Ingenuity"(TM) in all its leading consumer brands, including Mercury and Mariner outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives and inboard engines; MotorGuide trolling motors; Teignbridge propellers; MotoTron electronic controls; Albemarle, Arvor, Bayliner, Bermuda, Boston Whaler, Cabo Yachts, Crestliner, Cypress Cay, Harris, Hatteras, Kayot, Lowe, Lund, Maxum, Meridian, Ornvik, Princecraft, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Savage, Sea Ray, Sealine,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Children and burns are hot topics for parents Jul 22, 2008
Getting better Alexander Billiards, 1, at home recovering from burns caused when he pulled himself up on an oil heater in his bedroom ... Alexander Billiards, 1, severely burnt his right fingers and palm when he pulled himself up on an oil heater in his bedroom three months ago ... au/ffximage/2008/07/21/alexanderbilliards_wideweb__470x320,0. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Anne in the Stands: Bonding Moments Jul 22, 2008
After he married and moved to Chicago, he sold bonds and became a champion at billiards and golf, but his honor as an athlete began with his career as a catcher for a Boston Braves' farm team. My mother watched and listened to baseball on TV and the radio, Pops was the one who took my brother Billy and me to Cubs games. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
How About You Jul 19, 2008
Ackland provides blood and thunder, Redgrave gives us tipsy loneliness and faded grandeur; Fricker is pursed-lipped and self-absorbed, except with a billiards cue in hand. Staunton plays her role so that we can see the child she must have been - artistic, shy and timid. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
