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MITM18

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yardgames said:
You're right, Native Americans run casinos in America--Native Americans are the only ones ALLOWED to run casinos in America. Indians live on patches of land called reservations where they have all kinds of special rules, including exemption from property taxes and casino privilages, if they work out a compact, or aggreement, with the state. Other than that, gambling is illegal.
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You couldnt be more wrong, in Las Vegas its legal to gamble and is encouraged for the economy.

Las Vegas, Nevada and any other gambling service or state isnt dominated by Native Americans.

The Native Americans have reservations which dont really have the same laws compared to nonreservation lands so they are allowed to make casinos.

They are popular but nothing really beats Vegas.

Here are the gambling laws in the land

http://www.gambling-law-us.com/State-Laws/Nevada/

and for other states

http://www.ncsl.org/programs/econ/gamblingdev04.htm
 
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yardgames

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You couldn't be more wrong in telling me how wrong I am. I stand by everything I originally said, but to answer Jimmy Junior's question, Nevada is the only state in the country in which non-Native Americans can operate casinos.
 
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Emrysgirl

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Jimmy Junior said:
Yes, Lavernia's greasy cafe for woodcutters or whatever they did.
How can you possibly say he didn't work in hospitality when he worked in a hotel!? The term 'hospitality' refers to the industry which deals with paying guests, whether it be hotels, restaurants, bars, cafes, B&Bs... Get the picture?
There are plenty of jobs which don't require qualifications, but considering Francis only has experience of working in the hospitality industry, that is where he is most likely to work next.

From what I've seen on TV, casinos in America mainly appear to be operated by native Americans - I pictured Piama getting them both jobs in a casino, whether Francis be working as a croupier or behind the bar - Francis is good with people and seems like tha gambling type.

So are you suggesting he should be a professional pianist? Yes he can play the piano, but there are plenty of people who can play better - Dewey for example. Why would the writers want 2 virtuoso pianists in the family?
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Lavernia ran the entire logging business, not just the cafe.

I know what hospitality is. But what Francis did on the Ranch was not confined to that. He deals extensively with barn animals and just did odd jobs around the place. And in Busey's Take a Hostage, real estate and camp activities director were the fields Francis was looking at.

With his drinking problems, I don't see him working at a bar or a casino. I really don't think Francis' next job is going to be that predictable. I goes against his character to find a path. Plus, it's not like he learned any special skills at his previous jobs that make him a good candidate for a job in hospitality.

I believe Piama is Japanese (judging by her last name. She doesn't really look it though). So according to the previous discussion, he'd have to move to Vegas.

And, actually, we know very little about Francis' piano playing skills. Maybe he just got bored and gave up, like with every thing else. Besides, I wasn't suggesting that he become a concert pianist or anything. I was thinking of small gigs.

Another sugesstion: If such an occupation exists, maybe he can teach people to play pool.
 
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Randee15

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Emrysgirl wrote:
I believe Piama is Japanese (judging by her last name. She doesn't really look it though).
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Piama's an Alaskan native, or in other words an Inuit. It's mentioned several times that she has lived on a reservation.

The surname is Inuit too. Tananahaakna is a surname just begging to be searched for its meaning :D, so I actually did that a while ago and found out, at least partially, what it means: Tanana means "moutain river" in Athabascan, which is one of several Inuit languages. In Real Life, Tanana's the name of both a village and a major river, both of which are in Alaska.

Oddly enough, Emy Coligado is actually Filipino in heritage. Which explains why she doesn't quite look Inuit, lol.
 
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Emrysgirl

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Wow. Really? Oops:eek:! I haven't seen the last part of S3 and the first part of S4, so I guess I missed those eps.

It's strange that they would pick a Filipno to play the part.

When I saw her this was my reasoning:

'Ooh...Asian. She looks almost Chinese but not quite. Maybe SE Asia.' Then I heard the last name and thought 'That's not a Chinese or SE Asian name. Sounds kinda Japanese. But she doesn't look Japanese.'
 
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Jimmy Junior

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Emrysgirl said:
Lavernia ran the entire logging business, not just the cafe.

I know what hospitality is. But what Francis did on the Ranch was not confined to that. He deals extensively with barn animals and just did odd jobs around the place. And in Busey's Take a Hostage, real estate and camp activities director were the fields Francis was looking at.

With his drinking problems, I don't see him working at a bar or a casino. I really don't think Francis' next job is going to be that predictable. I goes against his character to find a path. Plus, it's not like he learned any special skills at his previous jobs that make him a good candidate for a job in hospitality.

And, actually, we know very little about Francis' piano playing skills. Maybe he just got bored and gave up, like with every thing else. Besides, I wasn't suggesting that he become a concert pianist or anything. I was thinking of small gigs.

Another sugesstion: If such an occupation exists, maybe he can teach people to play pool.
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Lavernia may have run the entire logging business, but Francis only worked in the cafe, apart from his brief stint as an exterminator.
I must admit I'd forgotten about Francis' drinking problem, but if he has really recovered he shouldn't find the temptation too great - my idea was that working in a bar (possibly as the manager) he would be free to laze around and play pool with the customers.
Although he wasn't very good at it, he still worked in a cafe and a ranch - employers in bars rarely check references - provided he could blag his way through an easy interview he'd be sure to get the job.
 
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Garbage Kills Megan

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Emrysgirl said:
It's strange that they would pick a Filipno to play the part.
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Actually, it's seems pretty typical. In general in Hollywood, they will cast almost any sort of Asian to play any sort of Asian part. I think they just figure that most people can't tell the difference. They're probably right.
 
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Randee15

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"Poker #2". It was one of the side stories though, and Piama's father Enoch's appearance was very brief. He only had a total of about two lines, both of which were variations of "Can I have some money?"

Piama visited Francis at work, and told him it was good that he would be working late that night, because "He should be gone by then," meaning when Francis finally got home.

Francis thought nothing of this, but Eric (?) insinuated that Piama was cheating. Francis eventually got Eric to cover for him at work, and rushed hom in a jealous frenzy.

When he arrived home, he found Piama ranting at a strange older man. (Unfortunately, he misses the part where Piama is specifically ranting about Enoch being a deadbeat father. :p) Some confused dialogue goes back and forth (I forget the exact things said), and then eventually Piama realises what Francis is thinking, and explains the situation.

Francis apologises to Enoch and holds out his hand like a good son-in-law for a handshake. But Enoch simply says something to the effect of, "So, I'm not getting any money after all? What a waste of a good night," and simply ups and leaves right then and there.

Enoch's name wasn't said in his brief appearance, but I assume his name appeared in the credits, because Steve Reevis is credited as Enoch both on the IMDb and TV Tome.
 
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Dina91

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Francis:A good, ordinary job. Maybe work for Otto again?

Reese:I've got a feeling that he might be a wrestler or something that involves his fists. He might even turn out to be a chef?

Malcolm:Something really good. Maybe a psychiatrist(have i spelt that right?) He might carry on working for lucky aide. Maybe Lois makes him!

Dewey:Definately a musician. But then again, it is too early to say. He can change in the way he does things.

Jamie:???Again, it is too early to say. Maybe he can be a kind of person that charms girls? I seriously dont know!
 
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yardgames

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Welcome to the forums.

I beg to argue with you; I think all of those professions are all too predictable. Think outside the box. Reese won't be a chef, for example--he'll be the big mean chef in Hell's Kitchen. Malcolm will come in first place in teh Google Puzzle championship and then get rejected for some reason...something odd like that.
 
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Dewey

Minimalistic
yardgames said:
Nevada is the only state in the country in which non-Native Americans can operate casinos.
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What about Atlantic City, NJ?
I have done some gambling there. Is this yet another exception, or is this land that is held by Native Americans also?

I don't meant to start a riot - this is a genuine question.
 
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MITM18

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In my previous post I wrote this

Las Vegas, Nevada and any other gambling service or state isnt dominated by Native Americans.

The Native Americans have reservations which dont really have the same laws compared to nonreservation lands so they are allowed to make casinos.

They are popular but nothing really beats Vegas.

Here are the gambling laws in the land

http://www.gambling-law-us.com/State-Laws/Nevada/

and for other states

http://www.ncsl.org/programs/econ/gamblingdev04.htm

Anyways, I liked Dina91's choices they all dont have to be "outside the box" or not predictable.

They will go in what they love most.
 
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Dewey

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cool - that link is very informative.

One should have to define gambling though...I mean, it is usually regarded as slot machines and poker tables etc...

You know those machines where one has to grab a soft toy with a claw? ...is that also gambling?
 
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MITM18

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Dewey said:
cool - that link is very informative.

One should have to define gambling though...I mean, it is usually regarded as slot machines and poker tables etc...

You know those machines where one has to grab a soft toy with a claw? ...is that also gambling?
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First, no problem :)

gam·ble
v. gam·bled, gam·bling, gam·bles
v. intr.

    1. To bet on an uncertain outcome, as of a contest.
    2. To play a game of chance for stakes.
  2. To take a risk in the hope of gaining an advantage or a benefit.
  3. To engage in reckless or hazardous behavior: You are gambling with your health by continuing to smoke.
v. tr.

  1. To put up as a stake in gambling; wager.
  2. To expose to hazard; risk: gambled their lives in a dangerous rescue mission.
n.
  1. A bet, wager, or other gambling venture.
  2. An act or undertaking of uncertain outcome; a risk: I took a gamble that stock prices would rise.
Third I guess in a literal respect since you are gambling your money with seeing if you can get the toy.


Life's decisions are a way of gambling.


But not in the legal government way.
 
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