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News hit yesterday that Stern Pinball, Inc. has laid many of its line workers and several designers. No official press release from Stern yet, but the internet groups are a buzzing with comments from various sources talking about the devastating news. Does this signal the end of Pinball as we know it? Sadly, with a good chunk of Stern's revenue coming from private collectors and the economy doing a headstand right now, it's probably a safe guess that Stern might be a casualty of these trying times. Word is that Stern has been stockpiling machines for a few months now,...

Discrimination against British soldiers in uniform to become a criminal offenceby MATTHEW HICKLEY - More by this author » Last updated at 16:35pm on 19th May 2008New laws will make it a criminal offence to discriminate against Britain's soldiers, sailors and airmen wearing uniform in public, under Government proposals outlined yesterday. Courts will also hand out tougher punishments to anyone who assaults or threatens a serviceman wearing the Queen's uniform - which will become an 'aggravating factor' during sentencing. Other measures designed to boost recognition and respect for the UK armed forces include a drive to encourage thousands more...

Tommy Thompson's campaign just released the following statement: Thompson Thanks Supporters, Exits Presidential Race Madison - Saying he has 'no regrets', Governor Tommy Thompson thanked his supporters Saturday night and officially left the campaign trail. "I want to thank the people of Iowa who were welcoming and supportive as well as my volunteers and contributors from around the country," said Thompson. "I have no regrets about running. I felt my record as Governor of Wisconsin and Secretary of Health and Human Services gave me the experience I needed to serve as President, but I respect the decision of the...

MILWAUKEE (AP) - A staffer with Tommy Thompson's presidential campaign says the former Wisconsin governor will make an announcement about his future within the next 48 hours. In the weeks prior to today's Republican straw poll in Iowa, Thompson repeatedly said he'd need to finish in the top two to keep his campaign going. Instead he finished 6th, making it likely that he'll drop his White House bid. He finished with about 1,000 votes, or seven percent of the total. Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney won with almost 4,500 votes, or about 32%. Thompson campaign spokesman Brian Dumas (DOO'-mas) says...

Hi everyone! Hope you all had an enjoyable Fourth of July. If you are in the area, please join Tommy Thompson at one of these events open to the public. Invite your friends and families to come meet Gov. Thompson and learn about the campaign. 7/7/07 8:30 AM Coffee & Rolls with Tommy Thompson 2nd St. Emporium 615 - 2nd St. Webster City, Iowa 7/7/07 10:00 AM Coffee & Rolls with Tommy Thompson Webster Co. GOP Headquarters 900 Central Ave. Fort Dodge, Iowa 7/7/07 12:00 PM Presidential Party at the Pizza Ranch Pizza Ranch 211 N. Main St. Pocahontas,...