Kavanaugh Responds to Gambling Addiction Accusations, Sort of – Paste Magazine

Earlier this week, we reported on Supreme Court pick and amateur BS-er Brett Kavanaughs, possible gambling issues. Suspicions arose when it was reported that Kavanaugh accrued large amounts of debt buying baseball tickets, combined with evidence suggesting his debts outweighed his personal assets. Kavanaugh tried to wave accusations away by saying he frequently bought season…

Balmain stave off voluntary administration, but fight is far from over – Brisbane Times

Balmain Tigers have demonstrated their traditional fighting spirit, staving off voluntary administration by negotiating a significant financial contribution from Heworth Pty Ltd, the developer who took control of their Rozelle site 18 months ago. Rumours have swirled for days that Balmain, a 1908 foundation club, would be forced into voluntary administration, almost 10 years to…

Why do some restaurants get millions while others go bankrupt? – Restaurant Business Online

The restaurant industry sure seems to be struggling these days. To wit: Noon Mediterranean, formerly known as Verts, filed for bankruptcy protection. Just last week, Mike Isabella Concepts declared bankruptcy. So did Rubys Diner. This after Real Mex Restaurants filed last month. Barnes & Noble admitted that its full-service restaurant experiment has been a major…

Bleak news for 138 creditors in Metro Builders’ collapse – Rockhampton Morning Bulletin

THE liquidator of a failed Rockhampton building company has released its report – and it’s not good news for the company’s 138 unsecured creditors. Metro Builders ceased trading on June 9, more than six months after becoming insolvent, owing more than $2.4million. On Tuesday, director and sole shareholder Glen Finning declared personal bankruptcy. Liquidator Christopher…

Baseball tickets? Gambling debts? Democrats dig for answers from Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh – Newsbug.info

WASHINGTON Senate Democrats are demanding written answers from Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh to more than 1,000 questions following a four-day confirmation hearing last week that elicited more heat than light. The queries go beyond the law to policy, politics and Kavanaugh’s personal life, including his finances and potential benefactors. Several senators sought details on the federal…