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Feds Close Juarez Casinos

Despite the extreme violence that erupted in Ciudad Juarez after 2008, the gaming industry continued to expand locally.

(LAS CRUCES, NM) - Mexican federal law enforcement agents swooped down on three Ciudad Juarez casinos last weekend, detaining employees and placing “closed” seals on the businesses.

The target of the July 28 raids was the Uno bingo and sports book chain that maintained three casinos in different sections of the border city.

July 4th DEADLIEST Day for Teens and Americans on the Road

July 4 Declared Deadliest Day for Teens and Americans on the Road: Holiday claims more than 800 in traffic-related deaths during five-year period, Oregon loses 39 people in July alone

(PORTLAND, OR) - Summer is supposed to be a time of celebration for teens and their families with prom, graduation and college on the horizon.

Unfortunately, new analysis of crash data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows that July 4 is the deadliest day for teens on the road.

Mother Receives Bill to Clean her Dead Son`s Blood After he was Killed by Drunk Driver

“I had to pay for the vehicle removed and to clean up the street from Justin’s blood on the ground.” - Loretta Robinson

(GREENVILLE, S.C. KultureKritic) - Loretta Robinson, a mother in South Carolina, was hit with tragedy when she found out that her son was killed by a drunken driver. Adding insult to injury, the state has sent her a bill for the cleanup of her son’s blood off the highway.

The incident took place in Greenville.

Portland`s `Kali-Ma` Beer Re-Launched as `International Incident` After Hindus Protest

The topic of “Kali-Ma” beer was reportedly raised in the upper house of India’s Parliament.

(PORTLAND, OR) - “Kali-Ma” beer, whose launch on May 15 was cancelled after Hindus protested and the issue was raised in India’s Parliament, has now been re-released with a new name of “International Incident”.

Portland Made Beer Emerged in India`s Parliament

Goddess Kali, who personifies Sakti or divine energy, is widely worshipped in Hinduism.

(NEW DELHI / PORTLAND) - “Kali-Ma” beer, earlier scheduled to be launched today by a Portland brewery but then cancelled after Hindu protest, was reportedly raised in the upper house of India’s Parliament on May 15 with demand of immediate summoning of US ambassador.

According to reports, it was stated in Rajya Sabha in India’s capital New Delhi on this issue that the religious feelings of Hindus were being hurt.

Portland Brewery Apologizes & Will Rename `Kali-Ma` Beer After Hindus` Protest

Portland brewery does the right thing...

(PORTLAND, OR) - Portland based Burnside Brewing Company, which earlier announced to release its “Kali-Ma” beer on May 15; has apologized, postponed the release and would rename it.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who spearheaded the protest, thanked and commended the Company for taking quick action and for having an understanding for the hurt feelings of Hindu community.

Perturbed Hindus Urge Portland Brewery Not to Release `Kali-Ma` Beer

Goddess Kali, who personifies Sakti or divine energy, is widely worshipped in Hinduism.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Upset Hindus have urged Portland, Oregon based Burnside Brewing Company not to release its “Kali-Ma” beer proposed for May 15, calling it inappropriate.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, says inappropriate usage of Hindu deities or concepts or symbols for commercial or other agenda was not okay as it hurt the devotees.

Study Shows Marijuana Users Are Safer Drivers Than Non-Marijuana Users

The new study was released by a leading US auto insurance quote provider.

(New York (PRWEB)) - In a recent study, a national quote provider for online car insurance quotes cites a strong correlation between traffic-related accidents and marijuana use.

The study, which looks at statistics regarding accidents, traffic violations, and insurance prices, seeks to dispel the thought that “driving while stoned” is dangerous.

Control your Kids in Front of the T.V.

It is not a problem spending hours in front the television. However, the problem surges when this habit brings about social passivity, that is, not spending one’s leisure time by doing more active activities.

(MADRID) - This tells us that something is wrong. It seems as if reading, discussions, family time, friend reunions, and studies are things of another world.

This issue becomes somewhat critical when the ones to be affected are children that spend too much time in front of the television.

Alcohol is a Burden that Kills Teenagers

A plenary held at the main room of the Supreme Court has ordered Bacardi to remove all of its “White Label” billboard ads.

(MADRID) - The Galician Health Service has launched a campaign with the goal of preventing alcohol consumption among teenagers.

This initiative was adjudicated last year following the celebration of a public contest, which was provided with a budget of 1 million Euros.