State struggles for more control over private, charity poker rooms - The Detroit News

State struggles for more control over private, charity poker rooms The Detroit News The Electric Stick, a venerable pool hall in Westland, has replaced most of its pool tables with poker ones, but it's not enough, general manager Geo Marvaso said. The crowds get so big that the few remaining pool tables are sometimes used for poker. and more »

Windsor Mill owner expresses desire to open brewpub, more - The Coloradoan

Windsor Mill owner expresses desire to open brewpub, more The Coloradoan It has been partially restored and is home to the Rocky Mountain Pool Table Co. / Beacon library WINDSOR — Questions about the future of the Windsor Mill were partially answered this week during a town board work session. “I envision a brewpub and ... and more »

An old problem: Sabattus Legion gets creative to attract new members - Lewiston Sun Journal

Lewiston Sun Journal

An old problem: Sabattus Legion gets creative to attract new members Lewiston Sun Journal It has a large hall connected to a smaller canteen with tables, chairs, the new TV setup and a 100-year-old pool table that still gets a workout on Friday nights. It's a new lure that leaders of American Legion Post 135 hope will draw in local veterans ... and more »

FEATURE-UK prison has ambitions for inmates beyond its gates - Reuters

FEATURE-UK prison has ambitions for inmates beyond its gates Reuters Resembling a youth club with its pool tables and sofas, case managers and volunteers sit at a row of canteen-style tables working with inmates on housing and bank account applications. Cells and classrooms are upstairs. Shane, who was made available ... and more »

The Crafty Traveller: £500 for a school holiday week in a dream French chateau? - Daily Mail

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The Crafty Traveller: £500 for a school holiday week in a dream French chateau? Daily Mail Once home to a wealthy marchioness and surrounded by 40 acres of olive groves, it has a giant swimming pool, pool bar, hammocks slung between fruit trees, shady patios, table tennis, antique beds, designer bathrooms, state-of-the-art music system, ... and more »