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Boyd Gaming gives up on Station Casinos deal
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Boyd Gaming Corp. said Friday it is no longer interested in buying certain assets of its rival regional casino operator, Station Casinos Inc.

Why Divorce? Just Stay Separated
For some couples, a long separation is financially prudent and easier emotionally. For a few, its become a way of life.

Port St. Lucie paying bigger portion of Torrey Pines bond debt because of stalled housing market
PORT ST. LUCIE The city is picking up unexpected costs to help repay a $40 million bond used to build the Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies because money from impact fees is down and some developers required to contribute toward the debt are struggling financially.

Taking steps toward refinancing a rental property
I have a rental property that I bought five years ago for $170,000 but now is valued at $120,000. I have a mortgage at 6.75 percent with about $45,000 in equity on the property. I am not in financial difficulty, but I would like to take advantage of low interest rates. Is it possible to refinance my rental home? If so, any tips would be appreciated.

Lying for sex means jail time
JERUSALEM Lying for sex. It happens all the time. Yet a married Palestinian man has been ordered jailed for 18 months for having sex with an Israeli woman after giving her the impression that he too was Jewish, as well as single and interested in a relationship.

Boyd Gaming Drops Bid for Station Casinos Assets Ahead of August Auction
Boyd Gaming Corp. abandoned its bid for some assets of Station Casinos Inc. , the biggest U.S. gambling company in bankruptcy, citing concerns with the court- approved auction conditions.

MLB Trade Rumors: Red Sox Call Houston Astros about Lance Berkman
While the New York Yankees are the reported front runners to trade for Lance Berkman, the Red Sox still called the Houston Astros to check in on the slumping slugger's availability, according to ESPN's Jayson Stark. Multiple reports indicate that Berkman, who's hitting just .245 with 13 homers this season, could end up in the Bronx if the Astros are willing to accept minimal or no prospects in ...

Chelsea officials hold second town hall meeting to discuss police station
On July 28, Chelsea residents were given another opportunity to voice their concerns and get their questions answered regarding a proposed $2.5 million police station and municipal building on the corner of Summit and Main streets.

N.C. mental health group in trouble: How is Cleveland County affected?
One of North Carolinas oldest mental health organizations lost its accreditation this week, preventing it from receiving federal Medicaid reimbursements and leaving state officials scrambling to fill the void. The good news is Cleveland County...

Lee Schneider: Media: Better Free Than Cheap
By allowing their content to be factory farmed writers are only hurting themselves. By posting their videos for free on YouTube visual artists are being economically blind.