As an industry leader over the years, we have supplied the Japanese market with machines conducive to stimulating business, and have benefited from high recognition as a global entertainment company through our overseas casino resort business. More recently, we have reminded ourselves that it is our "knowledge" behind the creation of such quality entertainment that represents our roots. Additionally, even in difficult times such as now where we face a stagnant world economy, we have a tangible sense of striving to accomplish our "dreams" for the future. These two sentiments of ours are contained within our new name, "Universal Entertainment Corporation." Formerly Aruze Corp., Universal Entertainment is a leading manufacturer of gaming machines in Japan. It makes and distributes Pachinko and Pachislot machines, which are extremely popular among Japanese gamblers. Universal Entertainment also has a 20% stake in Wynn Resorts, a casino business with gaming resorts in Macau and Las Vegas. Universal Entertainment Corporation changed its name in 2009 after selling its US-based gaming machine manufacturing business, Aruze Gaming America, to chairman Kazuo Okada.

Pacific Lottery Corporation (PLC), founded in 1995, is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is a publicly traded company on the TSX-Venture Exchange, trading under the ticker symbol "LUK", and also quoted on the Frankfurt Exchange. The principal business of the Corporation is to supply comprehensive technology and professional services required for the proper operation of jurisdictional wide On-line lottery programs utilizing point-of-sale lottery terminals and/or mobile device ticket distribution networks. Pacific Lottery Corporation has set up under exclusive contract with the Vietnamese authorities, a modern electronic online lottery program in Vietnam, one of Asia’s most populated and economically vibrant countries. Currently, the Corporation is engaged in expanding this program nationally and is expected to supply the Vietnamese Government with additional proprietary central system equipment, hardware, software and accompanying lottery terminals, as well as provide the training and marketing support that is required for the implementation and proper operation of a national modern online electronic lottery program.

The Rams Football Company owns and operates the St. Louis Rams professional football team, which boasts three National Football League championships, its last coming in 2000. The franchise started as the Cleveland Rams in 1936 and moved to Los Angeles in 1946. The team moved to St. Louis in 1995 where it hosts home games at the Edward Jones Dome. Former minority owner Stan Kroenke is now the majority owner of the Rams after purchasing the Rosenbloom family's stake for about $750 million in 2010.

Pierre & Vacances is engaged in the development and operation of tourist residences and hotels. The company owns about 45,000 apartments and holiday homes, available for both long and short stays. Pierre & Vacances' residences are located in European countries that include France, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Italy, and Spain. Included in its offerings are houses, hotels, and city apartments in locales such as Paris, Rome, Berlin, Brussels, and Vienna. The company's five segmented brands are Adagio, Hotels Latitudes, Maeva, Pierre & Vacances, and Residences MGM. CEO Gearard Bramond owns about 50% of the company and has some 67% voting control.

Hoist a pint for the local! Heavitree Brewery operates some 100 pubs in the southwest of England. Operations include such pubs as The Bishop John De Grandisson in Teignmouth, The Ship Inn in Kingswear, and The Jolly Sailor Inn and the Royal Oak Inn, both in Newton Abbot. Although Heavitree Brewery operates some of its pubs, it leases the majority to tenant managers. Heavitree Brewery touts its strong presence in the communities where it operates. Heavitree Brewery was founded in 1790 and moved out of brewing operations in 1970. The company is controlled by the Tucker family, including executive director Nick Tucker, who owns more than 35% of the company's stock.

Shangri-La Asia Limited was founded in 1971. Shangri-La Asia Limited, an investment holding company, owns, operates, and manages hotels and associated properties primarily in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Japan, and Thailand. It also provides hotel management, marketing, consultancy, reservation, and related services to third party owners. The company also engages in the ownership and leasing of office, commercial, residential, and serviced apartments; and ownership and operation of a golf club. In addition, Shangri-La Asia involves in the real estate development activities. It operates its hotels primarily under the Shangri-La, Traders, Rasa, Summer Palace, and Shang Palace. As of December 31, 2009, the company had equity interests in 49 operating hotels comprising 24,432 guest rooms. It had 16 management agreements in respect of operating hotels owned by third parties and had agreements for development of 14 new hotels in Doha, Toronto, Seychelles, Bangalore, Mumbai, Macau, Moscow, Chongqing, and Iskandar.

It shouldn't be a surprise that Uno Restaurant Holdings thinks its pizza is numero uno. The company operates and franchises about 160 Uno Chicago Grill restaurants in about 25 states and a handful of other countries. Known for its deep-dish, Chicago-style pizza, the casual dining chain also serves pasta, salads, seafood, steaks, burgers, and sandwiches. In addition to its flagship chain, the company has a fast casual concept called Uno Due Go as well as quick service Uno Express locations located in airports, sports arenas, and malls. Through subsidiary Uno Foods, it sells branded food products to airlines, hotels, supermarkets, and theaters. Uno Restaurant Holdings filed for bankruptcy in 2010.

Burnley Football Club might have been a side-switcher at first, but has been true blue (or, rather, true claret and blue) ever since. Originally formed as a rugby club, the team in 1882 switched sports to become the Burnley Football Club and moved to its Turf Moor stadium grounds shortly thereafter. Burnley FC is nicknamed the Clarets, and also known as the Claret and Blue. It currently plays football (soccer) in the English Football League Championship (formerly known as Division 1). Turf Moor has a capacity of about 22,600. Burnley FC sells a variety of team merchandise through its official Web site store.

Marriott Vacation Club International operates about 50 time-share resort properties with one-, two-, and three bedroom villas in prime vacation destinations in the US and about five other countries. The villas are jointly owned by more than 390,000 people who have exclusive use of the properties for limited periods of time. Owners can also trade their intervals for time at other Marriott Vacation Club resorts, or for other rewards programs. A division of hotel giant Marriott International, many of the resorts are located near Marriott hotels.

Since 1946, the bright eyed Big Boy has been keeping a smile on your face and your stomach full, but Frisch's has been around longer than that. From creating Cincinnati's first Drive-in restaurant to introducing us to the famous double-decker Big Boy sandwich, Frisch's has been a part of our lives for close to a century. Buddie Boy, Big Boy, Super Big Boy, Brawny Lad -- Frisch's burger menu reads like an arm-wrestling contest marquee. Frisch's Restaurants operates and licenses about 115 Frisch's Big Boy family-style restaurants in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. Famous for its double-decker hamburgers, the Big Boy chain also offers chicken, roast beef, pasta, and seafood dinners, as well as a breakfast bar that converts to a soup and salad bar at lunch. More than 25 locations are operated by licensees. In addition, Frisch's operates about 35 buffet-style Golden Corral steak houses in many of the same areas. The family of president and CEO Craig Maier owns more than 55% of the company.

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