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Ordinarily states have no jurisdiction over sovereign Indian reservations. But if an Indian casino wants to offer Las Vegas--style games--like roulette, baccarat and blackjack--or slot machines in a state where such gambling is illegal, it must make a regulatory compact with the state. The Seminoles have 3,160 machines that look and perform like slots. Florida, which doesn't allow such high-stakes professional gambling, also known as Class III gaming, says the machines are illegal without a compact and wants the casinos closed down. The Seminoles claim the machines are not slots but "electronic terminals...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Indian Casinos: Playing The Political Slots | 12/23/2002 | See Source »

...true. HDTV really is that good, with a picture resolution six times as rich as ordinary analog TV--some 2 million pixels. Colors pop, and edges are crisp and distinct, revealing every hair and wrinkle. Enthusiasts call it a technological leap as momentous as the transition from vinyl to compact discs...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: I Want My HDTV! | 12/16/2002 | See Source »

...Compact...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: What Could Have Been | 12/12/2002 | See Source »

...guides have glossy covers and are printed on higher-quality paper to resist wear and tear, Brumagim said. The books are also more compact to make them easier for travellers to pack, she said...

Author: By Christine M. Delucia, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: With New Look, Let’s Go Guides Hit Shelves | 12/3/2002 | See Source »

...only a few companies sell the new models, and they don't come cheap. Uniden's TRU5865 costs $149, while the Vtech 5831 is $179. I preferred the Uniden because it was static free both inside my apartment and up to a block away. Its compact design hides the antenna inside the handset, and the glowing orange keys and display look sharp. The VTech got equally clear reception indoors, but I could stray only a few buildings down the block before buzzing...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cordless Goes Chic | 12/2/2002 | See Source »

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