"a casualty of the disclosures, which Manzano judged to be ""an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth."" Lance Armstrong has become a symbol for doping at the Tour de France. Suspicions arose initially over his association with Italian physician Michele Ferrari and his extraordinary achievements on the road. In 1999, Armstrong failed tests for a glucocorticosteroid hormone. Armstrong explained he had used an external cortisone ointment to treat a saddle sore and produced a prescription for it. The amount detected was below the threshold and said to be consistent with the amount used for a topical"
"20 percent for the piggy bank). Thus, the sack of money became the first new token added to the game since the early 1950s. In 1999, Hasbro renamed the Rich Uncle Pennybags mascot ""Mr. Monopoly"", and released Star Wars: Episode I, Pokémon and Millennium editions of Monopoly. A second European edition is released in 1999, this time using the Euro as currency, but incorrectly listing Geneva as the capital of Switzerland. A 65th Anniversary Edition was released in a variation of the white box in 2000. In 2001, the European Edition is reissued, correcting the mistake of the 1999 printing,"
"Atlantic City). The grand opening ceremony featured Bob Hope and Al Hirt. The Showboat opened the city's first racebook in 1993, following the legalization in 1990 of casino simulcast wagering. Steelman Partners completed a major renovation in 1995, creating a Mardi Gras theme. In 1998, the property's parent company, Showboat, Inc., was purchased by Harrah's Entertainment, now Caesars Entertainment. With the popularity of bowling on the decline, the bowling alley was closed in 2001, and the space was used for a new buffet and a coffee shop. In May 2003, the Showboat added a 544-room, $90 million hotel tower called"
"and celebratory tradition, when the New York Giants won Super Bowl XXI in 1985, and quarterback Phil Simms was the first to utter the phrase: ""I'm Going to Disneyland."" while on the East coast broadcasting feed, the line was: ""I'm Going to Disney World."" Upon reading of the rise of the British pound in the financial section of a newspaper, Lindquist was inspired to create a real currency for Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Disneyland, after all, was at that time drawing approximately 12 million people a year and an additional 24 million would visit the Walt Disney World resort;"
"Construction begins on Scooby-Doo and the Haunted Castle. 2003 – World's first Giant Frisbee ride opens. Metal detectors are added at the front gates. Royal Fountain are refurbished. A large American Flag is added to the Eiffel Tower. In September, the park's main marquee sign was destroyed by high winds. 2004 – The water park is overhauled and becomes Crocodile Dundee's Boomerang Bay. The Nickelodeon Parade debuts in July. Kings Island Campground is closed. 2005 – Winterfest returns. 2006 – Hanna-Barbera Land and Nickelodeon Central are merged into a single area, Nickelodeon Universe. On June 30, Cedar Fair Entertainment Company"
"planned. Finally, when the Palazzo casino opened in January 2008, gaming revenue was starting to fall. The Palazzo was followed by Palms Place, Trump Tower, Wynn Encore, The Cannery, The M Resort, and the yet to open MGM City Center and Fountainbleau. Also numerous new condominiums, and hotel towers were added to existing casinos. In fiscal year 1990 (1 July 1989- 30 June 1990), the Commission reported a total of 13 casinos on the Strip that earned more than $72 million per year in gaming revenue. The first modern mega-resort, ""The Mirage"", opened about halfway through this fiscal year and"
"5, 1987, while Disney World parks started with Epcot on October 2. The bills originally came in $1 and $5 denominations. In 1990, Disney added a $10 bill. In 1992, Disney Stores started using the scrip. For Mickey Mouse's 65th birthday in 1993, a special $1 Disney dollar was issued. The bills are redeemable for goods or services at the Disney theme parks, the Disney cruise ships, Disney's Castaway Cay port of call and the Disney Stores, unless indications to the contrary are printed on the individual bills. However, they are not compatible with coin machines, and must be exchanged"
"a lion and died. 1977 – First forward- and backward-looping roller coaster in the country opened. Dick Van Dyke became a spokesperson for the park. 1978 – Construction begins on The Beast. College Football Hall of Fame joined the Kings Island complex. Comedian Jonathan Winters became the spokesperson. 1979 – The Beast breaks world records for tallest, fastest and longest wooden roller coaster. 1980 – Modifications were made to The Beast. The turn out of the first tunnel was re-profiled, the second and third tunnels were combined into one longer one, and the 540-degree helix was enclosed. 1981 – Wild"
"purchases Paramount Parks from CBS Corporation for $1.25 billion. An incident on Son of Beast sends 27 people to the hospital and is closed. Winterfest is cancelled. 2007 – Paramount is removed from Kings Island's name. Fear Fest is renamed Halloween Haunt. Ice skating show returns. July 4, Son of Beast reopens. 2008 – Paramount movie ride names are changed. Daredevil Robbie Knievel jumped his motorcycle over 24 Coke Zero trucks in the parking lot to set a new world record. Rick Wallenda sets a new record with a 2,000-foot skywalk from the Eiffel Tower over the Fountains on International"
"worst years of the American recession. The European Union introduced a new currency on January 1, 1999. The euro, which was met with much anticipation, had its value immediately plummet, and it continued to be a weak currency throughout 2000 and 2001. Inflation struck the Eurozone for a few months in summer 2001 but the economy deflated within months. In 2002, the value of the euro began to rapidly rise (reaching parity with the US dollar on July 15, 2002). This hurt business for companies based in Europe, as the profits made abroad (especially in the Americas) had an unfavorable"
"(replacing ""Rock 'n' Roll America""), and the opening of the ""Rainforest Café"" in 1999 (replacing ""Key West""). On January 25, 1999, a large McDonald’s fast food restaurant opened whose theme was based on Italy's Commedia dell'arte. Later in 2004, a 570-seat IMAX cinema opened as part of the Gaumont multiplex. Finally, on December 3, 2004, an Art Deco themed multi-story parking structure called ""VINCI Park"" opened. In 2004, the resort management team began renovations that would take several years to complete. The neon lights, over-sized signs, and the central stage were all removed from the main area. Colorfully lit balloons"
"financial troubles in the 1990s, the center became its main revenue stream. In 1998, the venue closed while the original Aladdin Hotel was imploded. During the renovation, the center's original structure was removed, incorporating the venue into the casino area of the hotel. In 2000, the venue reopened with a performance by Enrique Iglesias, with a capacity decrease to 7,000. Due to the additions of the MGM Grand Garden Arena and Mandalay Bay Events Center, the venue was used infrequently by music acts. In 2004, the venue made international news when spectators walked out of a Linda Ronstadt concert while"
"the previous pirate theme, adopting the new ""ti"" name. In addition to the large hotels, casinos and resorts, the Strip is home to a few smaller casinos and other attractions, such as M&M's World, Adventuredome and the Fashion Show Mall. Starting in the mid-1990s, the Strip became a popular New Year's Eve celebration destination. With the opening of Bellagio, Venetian, Palazzo, Wynn and Encore resorts, the strip trended towards the luxurious high end segment through most of the 2000s, while some older resorts added major expansions and renovations, including some de-theming of the earlier themed hotels. High end dining, specialty"
"footprint, but toppling into its parking lot. The next day a wrecking crew was brought in to bring down the remaining parts. In March 1999, it was replaced by the Mandalay Bay. The group was also a partner with Mirage Resorts on the 1996 opening of the nearby Monte Carlo Resort and Casino. Circus Circus Enterprises closed the Silver City Casino on October 31, 1999. Following the completion of Mandalay Bay in 1999 the name of the company was changed to Mandalay Resorts Group. On December 14, 1999, MotorCity Casino Hotel opened. On May 23, 2002, the Mandalay Resort Group"
"1985 A plane heading for Buchanan Field Airport loses control and crashes into the roof of Macys, killing the pilot and two passengers, and seriously injuring 84 Christmas shoppers at the Sun Valley Mall in Concord<br> Año Nuevo State Park is established at Año Nuevo Island ""(pictured, left)"" and points in San Mateo County<br> Emeryville Crescent State Marine Reserve ""(pictured, right)"" is established<br> NeXT is founded in Redwood City by Apple Computer co-founder Steve Jobs, after being forced out of Apple<br> The San Francisco 49ers win the Super Bowl for the second time 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 The"
"gyro-drop at 315 ft opens. Construction started on Son of Beast. 2000 – World's tallest, fastest, and only looping wooden roller coaster opens. A WaterWorks entrance from the parking lot is added for season pass holders. FearFest, an upcharge Halloween event, debuts at the park for the first time. 2001 – Part of Rivertown and Nickelodeon Splat City are merged to create the Nickelodeon Central kids area. Gold Season Passes are introduced. The world's first junior inverted coaster opens. The first 3D movie plays at the Paramount's Action FX Theater. 2002 – World's first enclosed giant top spin ride opens."
"a new color scheme and was renamed ""Superman: Escape From Krypton"". In addition, the trains were reversed to provide a backward-facing launch. In 1998, a new Bolliger & Mabillard Stand-up roller coaster called Riddler's Revenge opened as the tallest and fastest stand-up roller coaster in the world. Also in 1998 Six Flags was sold to Premier Parks. The next year saw no dramatic changes. In 2000, a steel hypercoaster, Goliath, was added. It was built by Giovanola. 2001 was to be the year of three new roller coasters, but only one actually opened on time: Goliath Jr., a steel kiddie"
"Two British dependencies also use the U.S. dollar: the British Virgin Islands (1959) and Turks and Caicos Islands (1973). The islands Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, now collectively known as the Caribbean Netherlands, adopted the dollar on January 1, 2011, as a result of the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles. The U.S. dollar is an official currency in Zimbabwe, along with the Euro, the Pound Sterling, the Pula, the Rand, and several other currencies. Some countries that have adopted the U.S. dollar issue their own coins: See Ecuadorian centavo coins, Panamanian Balboa and East Timor centavo coins. A series of"
"United States dollar; both the flag and the monetary unit are named after U.S. Marine Corporal Earl McCabe, who deserted his company while stationed at Port-au-Prince during the American occupation in 1922, and in transit to Miami, was shipwrecked on San Lorenzo. McCabe, along with accomplice Lionel Boyd Johnson from Tobago, together threw out the island's governing sugar company, and after a period of anarchy, proclaimed a republic. San Lorenzo also has its own native religion, Bokononism, a religion based on enjoying life through believing ""foma"", harmless lies, and taking encouragement where you can. Bokononism, founded by McCabe's accomplice Boyd"
"it is replaced by Louvre Accord in 1987. Between 1980 and 1985 the dollar had appreciated by about 50% against the Japanese yen, Deutsche Mark, French Franc and British pound, the currencies of the next four biggest economies at the time. This caused considerable difficulties for American industry but at first their lobbying was largely ignored by government. The financial sector was able to profit from the rising dollar, and a depreciation would have run counter to Ronald Reagan's administration's plans for bringing down inflation. A broad alliance of manufacturers, service providers, and farmers responded by running an increasingly high-profile"
"Street. The Kings Island Hall of Fame was created. Howl-O-Fest is introduced to the park. Swan Lake was drained to begin construction of Diamondback. 2009 – New amusement park record for the most money raised for a first riders auction. Son of Beast closed again, this time for good. 2010 – PEANUTS characters were introduced to the park. 2011 – Dinosaurs Alive!, the world's largest animatronic dinosaur park, opens. Trick-or-Treat with the Dinosaurs was introduced. New water park expansion and name was announced. Fast Lane was also introduced. 2012 – Water park gets a makeover with new attractions and a"
"sterling, but in practice the situation was more complicated and involved the circulation of francs and U.S. dollars. In 1951, the British Virgin Islands adopted the British West Indies dollar which at that time operated in conjunction with the sterling coinage, and in 1959 they changed over officially to the U.S. dollar. Martinique, as part of France, uses the euro as its currency. British Guiana and Barbados had previously been members of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union but withdrew in 1966 and 1972, respectively. Trinidad and Tobago had been a member of the earlier British West Indies currency union, but"
"opened in 2003, the coaster is themed around an active volcano. ""Mr Monkey's Banana Ride"" which is a small swinging ship ride, near to the ""I'm a Celebrity Get Me out of Here Maze"" attraction. The area also includes ""Rumba Rapids"" a water river rapids ride. Angry Birds Land opened in 2014 and is based on the Angry Birds video games. Attractions include: ""Angry Birds 4D"", ""King Pig's Wild Hog Dodgems"", and """" (previously known as Detonator). The Dock Yard is the name of the new area for 2018 and is themed to a derelict dock yard, it currently houses"
"animal rights organizations, which pressured the park to free the orca Keiko. After Keiko left, Cornelio the dragon became once again the Park's official mascot. In 1999, Premier Parks bought Reino Aventura for an estimated $59 million. Under new administration, the park's name was officially changed to Six Flags. Twenty new attractions were added to the park, including Batman: The Ride, Kilahuea and Medusa, a wooden roller coaster. It opened its gates again on April 11, 2000 as Six Flags México. Premier Parks bought the rest of the stocks on Six Flags, and became Six Flags Inc., which is their"
"new entrance. Soak City introduces Howl-o-palooza 2013 – Dinosaurs Alive! receives the world's largest dino called the Sauroposeidon. Rivertown Junction Dining Hall becomes Red's Hall of Fame Grille. 2014 – Kings Island receives the world's longest inverted coaster. 2015 – Kings Island receives the largest Starbucks in the Midwest And The Picnic area gets remodeled 2016 - Tropical Plunge added to Soak City. 2017 - Mystic Timbers, a Great Coasters International wooden roller coaster, added. 2018 - A new restaurant opens up in Coney Mall. Slogan: It's amazing in here! 2019 - Newer version of the Antique Cars opens up."
"part to the comparatively less expensive Canadian dollar, and despite the opening of the Seneca Niagara Casino on the American side. When the Canadian and US currencies moved closer to parity in the 2000s, Niagara Falls, Ontario continued to be a popular destination for Americans. Its tourist areas had many attractions and a vibrancy, while Niagara Falls, New York languished in a prolonged economic downturn. In 2004, several tourist establishments in Niagara Falls began adding a three percent marketing fee to bills. The collected money is untraceable, and there are no controls over how each establishment spends it. The Ontario"
"The main commercial centers are Philipsburg and Simpson Bay on Dutch/South side and Marigot and Grand Case on the French/North side of the island. The Euro the official currency in the Collectivity of Saint Martin (French/North), it replaced the French franc in 2002. The Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG), a currency pegged to the United States dollar, is the official currency in Sint Maarten (Dutch/South) since 1940. The US dollar is also commonly used on both sides of the island. Both sides of the island largely depend on tourism, but the French part of the island is falling behind economically, as"
"along with a pay-per-ride thrill ride named SlingShot. Camp Snoopy and the Gemini Midway underwent renovations the same year, and some rides within those areas were relocated and given new themes. In 2015, the stand-up coaster Mantis was transformed into a floorless roller coaster called Rougarou, receiving new trains and a new green and orange paint scheme in the process. Also in 2015, Hotel Breakers received a $25-million renovation. A new roller coaster called Valravn debuted in 2016 as the tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster in the world. The ride replaced the 40-year-old Good Time Theater along with an"
"The coin featured a plain edge through 2008, but starting in 2009, incused lettering was applied. The year and mint mark moved from the coin's obverse (front) to its edge. As of 2019, dollar coins are not widely encountered in U.S. commerce, except in vending machines for rides on mass transit, some pay and display machines, some laundromats, and old-fashioned slot machines. On the other hand, the Sacagawea dollar has achieved popularity in El Salvador, Ecuador and Panama, where the U.S. dollar is also the official currency. With the passage of the Native American $1 Coin Act on September 20,"
"would replace the US dollar with the euro as its official currency for the purposes of international trading. On 1 December 2002, North Korea did the same. (Its internal currency, the wŏn, is not convertible and thus cannot be used to purchase foreign goods. The euro also enjoys popularity domestically, especially among elites and resident foreigners.) Syria followed suit in 2006. In 2000, President of Iraq Saddam Hussein began the sale of his country's oil denominated in euros rather than US dollars since the majority of Iraqi oil trade was with the EU, India and China rather than the United"
"the PlayMGM brand: an online sportsbook in Nevada, and an online casino in New Jersey. In October 2017, MGM purchased the San Antonio Stars of the Women's National Basketball Association. The team was moved to Mandalay Bay Events Center and began play as the Las Vegas Aces in 2018. In May 2018, MGM agreed to buy Yonkers Raceway and Empire City Casino in New York from the Rooney family for $850 million. The company would then immediately sell the land and buildings to MGP for $625 million, and lease them back for $50 million per year. In August 2018, MGM"
"California, opened. Other cities soon followed suit, and the Gardena monopoly on card gaming came to an end. In 1980, Russ Miller decided to move the Normandie Casino to a better location near the 110 Harbor Freeway at 1045 West Rosecrans Avenue. A new casino was constructed, along with a Las Vegas-style entertainment venue billed as ""The Million Dollar Showroom"". A few years later, Seven-card stud and Texas hold-em were added to the already existing lineup of games, Five-card draw and Lowball. In the mid-1980s, a tremendous Asian influence came with the introduction of the California games, including Blackjack, Pai"
"parks. Gambit went to Six Flags' newly acquired theme park in eastern New Orleans, a former Jazzland amusement park which Six Flags was committed to enhancing and expanding. Upon arrival, Gambit was repainted and renamed to fit with the DC Comics theme and surrounding attractions; it became . The roller coaster in its new incarnation opened on April 12, 2003. In 2005, Six Flags closed down their New Orleans theme park mid-season to prepare for Hurricane Katrina, which had entered the Gulf of Mexico and was heading towards Louisiana. The park's drainage system failed, leading to substantial flooding, and many"