Slot machines contain RNG a random number generator, which is a computer chip that constantly spits out numbers. The numbers correspond to positions on the reels in the slot machine. When you pull the handle, or push that spin button, you are telling the computer to select numbers. Then the slot machine moves the reels to correspond to the number you picked.
Rubén Díaz Senior and Junior.... Politically speaking, the two have not always agreed.
On this Fathers Day, City Island Images takes a quick look at a high profile father and son political duo, who don't always see eye to eye.
The father, Reverend Rubén Díaz was born in 1943 In Puerto Rico and was elected to the New York State Senate in November 2002 in the 32nd Senate District in South Bronx, Previously, Díaz was elected to the New York City Council in 2001, representing the 18th District in the Bronx.
This Week in History, Jun 17 - Jun 23
Jun 17, 1885
Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor. Lady Liberty was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of America. She arrived in New York Harbor after being shipped across the Atlantic Ocean in 350 individual pieces packed in more than 200 cases. The copper and iron statue, which was reassembled and dedicated the following year in a ceremony presided over by U.S. President Grover Cleveland, became known around the world as an enduring symbol of freedom and democracy.
Jun 18, 1812
CRITICAL POLLING IN GREECE. Election Concerns Politics and Euro's Future.
From huge Athens to tiny islands, Greeks have turned out to vote in elections that once again are being seen as a referendum on the country’s membership in the European Union.
EGYPT VOTES AGAIN. Egyptian Returned To The Polls Today.
The lower voter turnout is the second day of the runoff election to choose a President since Hosni Mubarak was ousted. Low enthusiasm as the military tightens the reigns of government.
WILDFIRES HALF CONTAINED. Western Relief?
Jennifer Christman is stepping down as Executive Director after almost six years of working with The Picture House. When she arrived, The Picture House was an aging downtown theater. It showed a mixed bag of commercial films, but by no means a destination theater. Today, it is a rejuvenated space that presents compelling programs for a diverse regional audience.
The symptoms of a stroke are sometimes obvious, like numbness or weakness on one side of the face, trouble speaking, difficulty walking, and vision problems. Some strokes, though, pass completely unnoticed. But even these can have a significant and lasting effect on memory, reports the June 2012 issue of the Harvard Women’s Health Watch.
These so-called silent strokes create pinpoints of dead cells in the brain. The damaged areas are smaller than with a traditional stroke, and often don’t affect areas of the brain associated with movement or speech.
In many ways, our memories shape who we are. They make up our internal biographies—the stories we tell ourselves about what we've done with our lives. They tell us who we're connected to, who we've touched during our lives, and who has touched us. In short, our memories are crucial to the essence of who we are as human beings.
No we're not talking about Alice and Ralph, but a Chinese version of "Honeymooners"
Peoples Republic of China has launched its most ambitious space mission yet, carrying its first female astronaut in an attempt to dock with an orbiting module and work on board for more than a week.
The Shenzhou 9 capsule has lifted off as scheduled from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on the edge of the Gobi Desert. All systems functioned normally opening its solar panels and entering orbit.
50 KILLED IN MYANMAR CLASHES. Violence Will Cause Intense Hardships.
Communal clashes in the country's western region Myanmar is causing UN officials to warn of future hardships faced by thousands displaced after the rioting.
25 KILLED IN PAKISTAN. Open Market Car Bombs Increasing.
Another car bomb ripped through northwest Pakistan tribal town close to the Afghan border, killing dozens, including children.
UN SYRIA OBSERVERS GROUNDED. Mission Suspended.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced his strong hope that the final round of Egypt’s presidential elections will proceed this weekend in a peaceful and inclusive atmosphere.
The country’s presidential election process is “a very important part of the transition to greater democracy that the Egyptian people have struggled so patiently and so courageously to achieve,” said a statement issued by Mr. Ban’s spokesperson.