He learned at the knee of his bookmaker father in New York, took street bets in his teens, and partied with Las Vegas high-rollers. He made millions of dollars as a self-proclaimed offshore sports gambling “pioneer,” flirted with Internet gambling, and was pinched by the FBI.Offshore gambling ‘pioneer’ details rise and fall in ‘Bets’ book (USA Today)

Submitted Photo Calvert Memorial Hospital held a community health forum Oct. 6. Panelists from left are CMH President and CEO Jim Xinis, Calvert County Health Officer Dr.Hospital hopes for more feedback from residents

Nevada Senate Majority Leader Bill Raggio says Gov. Jim Gibbons should not immediately cut university, mental health and child welfare spending and wait for the Legislature’s consent before reducing state .Nevada Senate leader: Go slow on budget cuts