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A March 29, 2012 press release from the Department of Tourism

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Ramon R. Jimenez Jr. lauds the good gesture of Sotero Canonoy, a taxi driver who surrendered a bag left by three male German tourists whom he ferried from SM Mall of Asia to NAIA Terminal 1 on March 23 at about 10:00 p.m.

This is one happy piece of news that we need to hear more of. Mr. Canonoys action exemplifies the innate goodness of our countrymen. It gives support to the positive image we wish to portray through our Its more fun in the Philippines campaign. We want to highlight these good news as normal than unusual, Jimenez said.

The incident was first reported on March 26 during GMA7s Aksyon Ora Mismo and repeated over other public service programs of the network. It was through yesterdays morning report over DZBB that the information reached the DOT. Mr. Canonoy was said to have turned over the bag which contained a laptop, PSP, cell phone, wristwatch, some clothes, and medicines. His mother, Nanay Cita, who was a participant in the first Survivor Philippines Castaway reality TV series, suggested that they seek assistance from the network to make public the find, as well as to help trace the owners. Efforts are now focused on gaining more leads from NAIA authorities and the German Embassy to determine the identities of the tourists and ensure that the belongings are returned to them.

This is what we mean by tourism is everybodys business. Each little good thing adds up to the fun picture of Philippine tourism. And as important as the first impression upon arrival are the good memories that a visitor brings with him until he departs. In this particular case, the DOT is pleased to note that the DZBB team perseveres in helping resolve this matter. We all are part of the tourism experience as we all are likewise, beneficiaries. We all need to do our share of good, for tourism to make a dent in our economy and in our respective lives, Secretary Jimenez said.

The DOT enjoins everybody to share more good news through the agencys Twitter (@DOTPhilippines) and Facebook (Department of Tourism) accounts, as well as through its new campaign website itsmorefuninthephilippines.com.

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COLUMBUS - Legislation proposed by a local lawmaker Wednesday would regulate Internet cafes statewide by putting them under the oversight of the Ohio Gaming Commission, which could charge more than $25,000 a year for licensing fees.

State Sen. Joe Schiavoni, D-Canfield, on Wednesday proposed the legislation for Internet sweepstakes cafes that have popped up throughout the Mahoning Valley. There are an estimated 30 in the area.

The legislation would require an independent laboratory to inspect all gaming software used; require operators to be inspected, licensed and regulated; and require the operators to prominently display the odds of winning on the game terminals, among other regulations.

The 70-page bill also would allow local municipalities to create their own set of regulations and fees.

"The purpose of the bill isn't to shut these businesses down," Schiavoni said. "It's to regulate them like any other gaming facility. If Ohioans want to still go to these places as a form of entertainment and local municipalities decide they want to have them around, then let's continue to have them operate as long they follow the rules."

Schiavoni said he believes his bill will be more appealing to state legislators than a bill proposed in April by Reps. Nan Baker and Marlene Anielski that sought to eliminate cash prizes.

"That would kill their business," Schiavoni said. "If that was the case, they might as well just shut their doors."

That proposal stalled in the House. Schiavoni said he hopes his bill can be passed by the end of the summer.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, who worked with Schiavoni on the bill, has said he believes some Internet cafes constitute gambling. In Akron, he helped investigate an Internet cafe owner who eventually was sentenced 20 days in jail, and helped raid three Internet cafes in Warren last September. The seven owners and operators are facing gambling charges that could land them in jail for up to six months.

The difference between illegal establishments and legal ones, prosecutors say, is the amount of cash prizes a customer can win from playing the sweepstakes game offered by the businesses and if the games they provide are games of chance, rather than skill-based games.

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March 29, 2012

As an independent artist, Sam Brenner has acted as his own manager, booking agent and webmaster, but he still manages to be the type of musician the audience wants to get to know.

Brenner, 24, who will perform at the Student Programming Associations Noontime concert series Friday, said one of his biggest challenges is acting as both a small business owner and a musician.

His performance will begin at 12 p.m. in the HUB-Robeson Center.

Brenner, a native of Buffalo, N.Y., said he began playing guitar when he was 12. He then started singing and writing pop-rock songs influenced by musicians like Paul Simon and James Taylor when he was about 16 or 17.

While Brenner mostly plays original songs, he said he also includes a few covers on songs by artists like Rihanna, Michael Jackson and the Dave Matthews Band in his set list.

Adam Gibson, owner of the Acoustic Moose Caf, 516 Lincoln Ave. in Bellevue, said Brenner recently played at the venue, and his personality is one of his best attributes.

Hes an incredibly talented musician, Gibson said. But what makes him great is that he engages with the crowd. He has a natural stage presence.

The first time Brenner played at the Acoustic Moose was on a Wednesday to a small crowd, but when he returned for the second time, he returned on a weekend to a crowd double the original crowds size.

Gibson said the audience, who was engaged in the musicians show, was hanging on his every word. After the show, Brenner even took the time to get to know his fans by talking and joking with audience members, Gibson added.

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26th MAC Awards Presented March 29; Andrea Marcovicci, KT Sullivan, Eric Michael Gillett Among Nominees

By Michael Gioia 29 Mar 2012

The 26th Annual MAC Awards are presented by the Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs March 29 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. Jason Graae hosts.

Directed by Lennie Watts, the evening begins at 7:30 PM. Julie Miller produces.

The 2012 ceremony, dedicated to The Year of the Songwriter, honors and pays tribute to five songwriters: Ervin Drake and David Friedman, who will receive MAC's Lifetime Achievement Awards; and Francesca Blumenthal, John Bucchino and Julie Gold, who will receive MAC's Board of Director Awards.

Scheduled to appear are Scott Barbarino, Kenny Bell, Anna Bergman, Liz Lark Brown, Mary Foster Conklin, Scott Coulter, Baby Jane Dexter, Natalie Douglas, Kevin Dozier, Bernie Furshpin, Terese Genecco, Kim Grogg, Sean Harkness, Thomas Honeck, Karen Mason, Sharon McNight, Julie Miller, Sidney Myer, Mark Nadler, Christine Pedi, Don Rebic, Julie Reyburn, Sarah Rice, Ricky Ritzel, Johnny Rodgers, Billy Stritch, KT Sullivan, Steven Ray Watkins, Lennie Watts and Amy Wolk.

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The 2012 MAC Award nominees follow:

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