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Universal officials said in a news release Tuesday that the show will have stuntpeople performing with high tech props in front of an enormous LED screen that gives the illusion they’re on a globe-trotting chase. … [Read more...] about Universal opening stunt show based on Bourne franchise

Horse Racing Agreement made to keep Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Baltimore officials and the owners of the historic racetrack that hosts the Preakness Stakes reached an agreement to keep the Triple Crown series’ middle jewel in the city. The agreement, which is subject to approval of the General Assembly during its next session, ends a bitter dispute between owner The Stronach Group and the city over the future of historic Pimlico Race Course. The second-oldest track in America has been home to the famed annual race since 1909, but it is in need of a major overhaul, which has previously been estimated at nearly half a billion dollars. Under the plan, The Stronach Group would donate the site to the city for community development in and around the track and an area hospital. The company would also build a new clubhouse, and the track would be rotated 30 degrees to the northeast to create parcels of land that could be sold for private development. The grandstand, whose dilapidated … [Read more...] about University of Kansas apologizes for Snoop Dogg’s performance

Officers also recommend planting cover crops on fields of stubble to disrupt dogs' sight lines. Greyhounds and lurchers used by coursing gangs need to be able to see their quarry to chase it. … [Read more...] about Revealed: Tactics to combat hare coursing

Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center says the unit opened Oct. 1. It’s affiliated with Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America, a network of 11 centers in eight states. … [Read more...] about Las Vegas hospital opens burn and reconstructive care center

The Clement is an all-inclusive urban resort in Silicon Valley that strives for a residential atmosphere. The room rate includes all food and beverages (even booze), valet parking, internet access, everything in the minibar (stocked with guest preferences in advance) and a service charge (5% of the room rate, 100% of which is distributed to the staff) so you don’t have to tip. … [Read more...] about 5 hotels in college towns that really make the grade