Rank has brought enjoyment to customers around the globe, initially through the production, distribution and screening of motion pictures; and more latterly through the operation of casinos, bingo clubs, restaurants, pubs, theme parks and hotels. The Rank Group Plc stays true to the pioneering spirit of its founder, J. Arthur Rank. The Rank Group Plc iconic ‘gong’ motif continues to represent Rank’s desire to excite and to entertain. The Rank Organisation, bringing together a number of motion picture businesses acquired in previous years, including Pinewood Studios and Denham Films. Over the next four years, he added to this the Odeon chain of cinemas, the Gaumont-British Picture Corporation and the noted film studios at Elstree and Lime Grove.

Tully’s Coffee has been focused on creating remarkable handcrafted coffees that truly stand apart from the rest. Now the last independent Seattle-pedigreed coffee company in the world, TC Global, Inc. look forward to sharing our passion for small-batch roasted specialty coffee with every customer who walks through our door. TC Global, Inc. neighborhood stores have an amazing ability to bring people together. Perhaps it’s the welcoming aroma of fresh-roasted, just-brewed coffee. Maybe it’s the warm greeting and expert advice you’ll get from our highly skilled baristas. Or it could be the comfortable atmosphere and lively hum of laughter and conversation. Whatever draws you in, you’re surrounded by others who share your appreciation of exceptional, handcrafted coffee—and all the knowledge, hard work, and care that goes into creating it.

Gondola Group is the leading UK casual dining group operating PizzaExpress, ASK, Zizzi, BYRON and Kettners, together with a number of smaller brands.The Group employs approximately 13,500 people, serving over 38 million meals a year in over 600 restaurants. Hop aboard this company to take an epicurean journey to Italy. Gondola Group operates more than 580 casual dining restaurants in the UK under the banners PizzaExpress, ASK, and Zizzi. PizzaExpress is a leading purveyor of gourmet pizzas with about 350 locations designed to appeal to hip urbanites, while ASK is popular for its broad menu of Italian pasta and pizza favorites served at more than 110 units. Zizzi, with about 100 outposts, offers authentic dishes Italian served in an upscale, contemporary setting. Gondola is controlled by private equity firm Cinven.

Boyne USA appreciates people who were born to ski. The company, which operates as Boyne Resorts, operates a dozen ski resorts, including Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain in Michigan, Big Sky Resort in Montana, and Sugarloaf in Maine. The resorts offer accommodations, hospitality services, and other amenities in addition to skiing; during warmer months most of the properties also offer golf, tennis courts, hiking trails, and other outdoor activities. In addition to ski resorts, Boyne owns some golf resorts, including the Inn at Bay Harbor in Michigan. The family-owned company was founded in 1947 by skier Everett Kircher.

Interactive Systems Worldwide develops and markets a play-by-play sports wagering system called SportXction that allows betting on a number of different outcomes during live sports events. With SportXction, punters can wager on pitches and strikes, penalties, or other in-game action in real time. Interactive Systems Worldwide Inc. software can operate with interactive television systems or online. Interactive Systems Worldwide distributes SportXction through UK subsidiary Global Interactive Gaming.

Welcome to the Starbucks antidote: Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate. The family-owned company serves up such treats as muffins, biscuits, meringues, pastries, fruit tarts, and scones at its Bettys Café Tea Rooms. The six-chain teashop opened its first location in 1919. Today it serves tea, cakes, chocolates -- and yes -- coffee. The company's teas and coffees are sold under the Yorkshire Tea and Taylors of Harrogate brands. Bettys & Taylors also teaches cooking classes and sells its confections online. Jonathan Wild, great-nephew of one of the company's founders, is chairman of Bettys & Taylors, which adopted its current name in the early 1960s when "friendly rivals" Taylors and Bettys joined forces.

The Washington State Lottery Commission operates a state-run lottery and other games of chance that benefit a variety of government programs. Players can choose from a number of scratch ticket games, as well as number draw games including Hit 5, Match 4, and Lotto. Washington's Lottery also participates in the multi-state Mega Millions game. Proceeds from the lottery have been used for education and economic development programs, as well as to help fund construction of Safeco Stadium, home of the Seattle Mariners baseball team. The Washington Lottery was created in 1982.

Don't expect to find any Cartwright memorabilia here, just plenty of hearty food. Hoss's Steak and Sea House operates about 40 of its signature family-style restaurants in Pennsylvania. The diners offer standard American fare and seafood for lunch and dinner, along with an all-you-can-eat soup and salad bar. Each restaurant sports local memorabilia as part of its decor. The company also operates Hoss's Fresh Xpress, its own warehouse and distribution system used to supply the restaurants. CEO Bill Campbell, a former WesterN SizzliN franchisee, opened the first Hoss's in 1983.

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary, Golden Road Motor Inn, Inc. (Golden Road), owns and operates the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, a hotel/casino facility in Reno, Nevada. Monarch’s other wholly owned subsidiaries, High Desert Sunshine, Inc. and Golden North, Inc., each own separate parcels of land located adjacent to the Atlantis. Through Golden Road, it owns and operates the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, which is located approximately three miles south of downtown in the area of Reno, Nevada. The Atlantis features approximately 61,000 square feet of casino space; a hotel and a motor lodge with a combined 973 guest rooms; 10 food outlets; an enclosed year-round pool with waterfall; an outdoor pool; a health spa; two retail outlets offering clothing and resort gift shop merchandise; a full service salon for men and women; an 8,000 square-foot family entertainment center, and approximately 52,000 square feet of banquet, convention and meeting room space.

This Avalanche is breaking loose on ice sheets across the National Hockey League. The Colorado Avalanche is a professional hockey team that represents the Denver area in the NHL and boasts two Stanley Cup championships, its last in 2001. With a popular following in the Rocky Mountain region, the team plays host at its Pepsi Center home arena. The franchise was founded in 1972 as the Quebec Nordiques of the World Hockey League and joined the NHL in 1979. It relocated to Colorado in 1995. St. Louis Rams owner Stan Kroenke, who has owned the Avalanche since 2000, will turn over ownership to his son Josh by the end of 2010 to comply with NFL ownership rules.

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