gambling

Before the November election of this past year a large debate was brewing amongst many Marylanders on whether to vote for or against question number two on the ballot. Many questions have been raised from both sides of the argument. Will gambling have a positive effect on the local economy or will people find themselves spending what they don’t have during these traumatic economic times?  Read More »

Obama has several bits in the news today. One of them is the fundraising tactice of donating 5 dollars or more which earns a chance to go to the convention. Obama considers it not gambling but some in the state government do.  Read More »

I'm one of those avid sports fans. I play any sport whenever I can and I love watching ESPN and pretty much any channel that airs a sports broadcast. Recently I was asked a question that really had me boggled for awhile. My professor asked how much sports affect and control the society we live in.  Read More »

It's that time again. Brackets are filled, deals are made.

You pay so much attention to the perfection of your bracket that you put off studying for finals. Too much is on the line. Your money, or maybe, your parents money, can be lost or doubled.  Read More »

So, I was watching the news earlier today, and they were discussing this guy who was ripped off from his $5 million jackpot by a casino in the Virgin Islands. He was playing a slot machine, and to his excitement, he won!  Read More »

The other day, I was passing by and I happened to hear this girl expostulating on the merits of Barack Obama and why, come November 2008, she will vote for Obama.

"He makes such great speeches," she said wistfully, "So inspiring and y'know, you don't really get that in American politics anymore."

Um...sorry?  Read More »