Though legal sports betting is prohibited in the US by Federal law, there has been in recent years a re-examination of its logic on a variety of levels. Part of this is a desire for new revenue sources, while part is simply a growing acceptance of gambling in all forms. Ultimately, the true injustice of banning sports betting lies in its contempt for the Constitution.

Unfortunately, the Congress of the United States has shown very little respect for the Constitution in recent years. Were it to abide strictly by the role outlined for it by the founding fathers, the Legislative Branch of our government would have to relinquish any number of its powers in a variety of areas. The primary problem with our Congress is that it has increasingly become a collection of career politicians rather than a body representative of its constituency. As a result, the overriding concern of the average Senator or Congressman is increasing the power that he is able to wield, and as a result the power that his body is able to bring to bear.

The Federal prohibition of sports wagering which was enacted a few years back is of very dubious Constitutionality. Were it not for the grandfather clause, which allowed it to remain legal in jurisdictions in which it already existed, it would have certainly been struck down as unconstitutional on a number of different fronts. Ironically, the Nevada gaming industry wasnt too concerned at the passage of this law; indeed, they certainly liked the fact that they could go about business as usual while potential competition from other states for the sports wagering dollar was completely curtailed.

The mere fact that a proposed law or initiative is unconstitutional offers no protection for the citizenry. If a politician can suggest that a law is for ‘the children’ many will swallow the bait hook line and sinker. In many cases such prohibitive legislation contradicts one of the most important concepts in the Constitution–that of the right to sovereignty and self-determination of the individual states:

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

The overriding concern of the writers and framers of the Constitution was that the personal liberty of the individual not be violated by a too-powerful central government. In other words, unless the power in question has been expressly given to the Federal government by the Constitution, and/or unless it has expressly been prohibited to the states (as in the case of treaty making) it is the right of each individual state to govern themselves as they see fit. If an individual state chooses not to regulate a certain activity, it is the right of each individual citizen to make their own decision.

So, you should be asking yourself at this point, where exactly does the Constitution delegate to the Federal government the right to make policy on sports gambling? The answer is that it doesnt, and it is very questionable that they have the Constitutional authority to do so. The sanctimonious blowhards who oppose sports betting would like to think they know best, but fortunately for all freedom loving Americans the founding fathers would beg to differ.

Sports gambling may seem a minimally important issue to some, but the erosion of liberty is an incremental danger. The danger to broader concepts of personal liberty may seem a million miles away, but with each additional law intended to protect us from this or that the Federal government becomes larger and more powerful and the rights of the sovereign states”and the individuals that comprise them”are shrinking and being weakened.

Ross Everett is a widely published widely published freelance sports writer and respected authority on sports betting odds comparison. He writing has appeared on a variety of sports sites including sportsbooks and betting odds portal sites. He lives in Northern Nevada with three Jack Russell Terriers and a kangaroo. He is currently working on an autobiography of former interior secretary James Watt.

South America will host the Summer Olympic Games for the first time in 2016, as Rio De Janeiro, Brazil was awarded the honor on Friday. Rio beat out the US choice of Chicago, Illinois along with Tokyo, Japan and Madrid, Spain to earn the right to host the games. Despite a high pressure effort from the American power elite–including President Barak Obama and TV gabfest queen Oprah Winfrey–Chicago was the first city eliminated from contention. Tokyo was the next to go, before Rio got the nod over Madrid in the final round of balloting.

Bookmakers offered odds on the host city choice, with Rio listed as second favorite at +200. Chicago had been the wagering favorite at most books, particularly after President Obama got involved personally in the US bid effort. Chicago was bet as high as a -300 favorite, while Madrid and Tokyo were priced in the +250 range. Some suggest that Tokyo didnt deserve to have such short odds, but was the beneficiary of regional pride from the notoriously enthusiastic betting population of Japan.

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil, got the better of his US counterpart with a passionate speech that stood in marked contrast to Obamas typically baleful collection of talking points. The Brazilian leader stressed the unfairness that South America had never hosted the games in his speech to the committee;

“It is a time to address this imbalance. It is time to light the Olympic cauldron in a tropical country.”

The Olympic committee was apparently swayed by this presentation and paid no mind to Rios many downsides. It is without a doubt the most dangerous of the finalist cities, where drug cartels and armed bands of thugs roam without impunity. Well do to Rio citizens are used to removing watches and jewelry before they drive anywhere lest they be targeted by carjacking brigands. Rios murder rate is also one of the highest in the world. Brazilian bid officials have stressed that security will be a priority at the games and it better be lest the Olympics turn into a bloodbath.

Some IOC members suggested that the summary dismissal of Chicagos bid was more of a rebuke of the notoriously corrupt USOC. The last two Olympics held in the US were tainted by crime and corruption. The’96 Atlanta Olympics were disrupted by a terrorist bombing, while the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Games were marred by a well known bribery and corruption scandal.

Ross Everett is a widely published widely published freelance sports writer and respected authority on sports betting odds comparison. He writing has appeared on a variety of sports sites including sports news and betting odds portal sites. He lives in Southern Nevada with three Jack Russell Terriers and an emu. He is currently working on an autobiography of former energy secretary Donald Hodell.

Gay couples pay more money. That is more than just a simple statement. Over the average lifetime of a gay couple, they will spend more money than any heterosexual couple. There are all kinds of arguments that can be made by anti-gay groups and individuals, but the truth of the matter is that gay couples pay into all of the systems nearly twice as much as heterosexual couples do.

One of the most obvious additional costs includes the payment of taxes. Without the same marriage benefits, child benefits, and filing benefits of the heterosexual community, the gay couple will pay out a higher amount of the household money as each individual files separately without benefits. Even something as simple as true deductions have to come under scrutiny to ensure that the wrong deduction doesn’t end up on the wrong tax return. The average additional taxation for couples of the GLBT community is generally three quarters to even twice the amount paid for a hetero household with the same income requirements.

Health insurance is the next big hitter. Many employers still do not health insurance to the partners’ of gay employees. Even for companies that do offer coverage, the money is taxable income. Heterosexual couples have the benefit of using pre-taxed dollars. The cost of health care when one partner is not insured comes out of the family’s household but can not be claimed adequately on taxes if it was paid for by the healthy partner.

Most couples in the family that either own property together or they have children together are likely to need legal counsel and representation. Everything from their intentions to their monetary assets must be documented and legally regulated in order to make sure that family heirlooms to children stay within the immediate family. Some gay couples find that even with their legal documentation, they have nothing backing them up.

If a couple wants children they can expect some very high expenses. Men can anticipate adoption fees that can creep into the hundreds of thousands while women can expect to find about seventy five thousand extra dollars in order conceive a child. There are plenty of anti-gay family arguments that have been interjected and debated over this point, but that’s beside the point. A family is possible but only for those who can afford the initial step.

Later in life, domestic partners cannot collect any death benefits from Social Security. When it comes to pensions, it is up to the deceased partner’s company to decide if they will pay anything to the surviving partner.

Children who are not biologically related to one parent will find that they can not expect their abilities to make medical decisions for their parent without appropriate paperwork. Likewise, the same can be said for minor children under the care of their non-biological parent. Second parent adoptions help to clear up these issues, but few states permit them. A non-biological parent can still be held accountable for the medical bills.

Yes, there are many ways that we can be told to live differently if we don’t like it. We all know the answer to that. However, when it comes down to everything from opposition to same sex benefits to opposition to same sex marriages, it’s not a bad idea to put it in black and white how gay couples pay more for living than het couples do.

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The 2012 predictions are becoming more and more aware by people everyday. You may want to know why people are talking about this topic so soon. You will be able to gain some information in this article, if you are not aware of these predictions. The developments in astronomy do not worry many people. People think that this does not effect their personal life, they don’t even care to listen to the news reports that come from the world famous astronauts. You have to become more cautious about the 2012 prediction if you are in the this group.

The Mayan calendar state the this word will com to an end in 2012. The date that the astronomers think this will happen is December 21, 2012. Although we can control the movements of planets due to the increase of technology, they still believe this will happen. If this scares you you can do some extensive research. For the non-believers i have listed some examples below. This will give you a better understanding of this topic.

This fact can be proven by all of the reasons that are in tact. If you read religious books you will also get to know about this. Astronauts are not the only ones telling us this. Almost all religious books will mention this somewhere in their chapters. You can also refer to the bible. The phrases that will quote this information can also be read in the book of revolution. It is also believed that, this is also the beginning of Age of Aquarius which is the new era for all the planets which is in the solar system.

Earth is affected and because of the changes in cosmic activity, we may also face floods or droughts that is very powerful to wipe away the human beings from the earth. The 2012 Predictions were described five thousand years before in the I-Ching prophecies. As this scripture has been able to forecast many events that happened in the history of the world there is nothing to talk about the efficiency of this scripture.

Even though it is pretty hard to digest the predictions of 2012; it is the fact that the whole human inhabitants have to face.

The 2012 Predictions which is also called as the “end of the world predictions” have caused panic among the crowd. If you are eager to know more about this forecast, you also have an option to refer internet to know more about this topic. As this is becoming one of the most concerned issues, there are many sites that are providing more information on the developments of this topic. You can also see the live videos of the developments of it. The only thing that we can do is to hope for the best.

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Here you will find a few Adolf Hitler facts that a lot of people never knew about.

Adolf was brought into this world on the 20th day of April’89. His fathers name was Alois Hiedler (Hitler). He was a gruff man who was known to place horrible beatings upon his son. He was not kind to Adolf, he never used his hands in these horrific beatings but a very large stick instead.

During the years at elementary school Adolf was thought by his teachers to be a good student and a bright child. He did have some issue with wanting to be the leader at everything even in these early days. High school was a different story his grades slipped and his interest in learning stalled. When he reached the age of 16 he quit going to school.

Hitler was quite a great artist in his day. When he was in his 20’s he used to paint beautiful landscapes from post card depictions. These were so good in fact that many merchants would buy these painting to carry within their stores for sale. Tourists all throughout Vienna would stop in and buy works of Hitler’s art directly from him as well.

Hitler hated smoking and worked tirelessly to get an anti-smoking ban going all over Germany. He was not a meat eater and only ate vegetarian foods.

His talent for speaking became noticeable when he would speak at events to the troops and have them hanging on his every word. At first he had no desire to become involved within the military. Eventually he joined in the service and was even decorated with the Iron Cross.

Here are some of the stranger facts about Adolf Hitler few people knew about. He refused to use any type of scents such as colognes. His coat was never once removed while he was out in the public view and he refused to take it off no matter how high the temperature was.

Circus acts and circus fun was just about the only thing Adolf loved to watch and be entertained by. He particularly loved the stunts and death defying acts which had ladies at their core. Did you know that he was the Man of’38 year on the New York Times listing?

Even though Hitler hated the Jewish people so much, ironically he was part Jewish. His Great Grandmother was Jewish and worked as a house maid for several years for Jewish families.

A very personal one of Adolf Hitler facts is that he was born with only one testicle. Maybe this is why he felt so compelled to show his worth and authority to others? Who knows why Hitler viewed things the way he did but looking back at some of these facts one can see how he turned out the way he did.

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There will be a day no one will ever forget. A day that has never been seen before that day is on December 21, 2012. We will all have our questions that day. But I think it will take quite a bit of time to actually know what is going on. No one knows what will happen will we be hit by a mysterious planet, or will we have a massive climate shift? Everyone will need a guide to surviving 2012 if they expect to live.

A survival bag is going to be the main thing you need to survive. Have this bag ready to grab in a seconds notice. Fill this bag with all the gear and food that you will essential need for your survival. Lots and lots of canned food should be packed. Have a plan for you and your loved ones to escape. Practice this plan the same way you would with a tornado and fire drill.

You will need a planned escape route, and you and your family should educate yourselves on basic survival skills. Plan for many different scenarios, because we have no way of knowing which will occur. All we know is what everyone else is saying, and what we are hearing is scary.

You and your loved ones will need to know all of these important skills that could save your life. I know everyone is scared, but we have to learn more before it’s too late. Do not think that you are educated enough to go walking into the road talking at people about this, it will only scare them.

Anyone that owns a TV has been watching the news and they all know what people are saying about 2012. I personally do not believe that 2012 we be as bad as some are saying. I do however believe that our world is about to undergo some serious changes now whether those changes are good or bad i have not got a clue.

The media is hyping up this 2012 event to keep people scared. I don’t think it will be the end of the world, but I think were approaching a new age and I don’t know if it will be good or bad, I just don’t know. Here are some tips on how to get ready for 2012.

We have talked about the food, I did get a little side traced on the water issue, so just pack plenty of cold bottled water. Do what you will with these tips, I hope they keep you and your family safe but I want one more thing from you, I want you to take one more piece of advice find old loved ones, friends, and family member and just keep them close to you. Make sure you can help them if you can.

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Whats in it for me?, people would inquire. There are a few people who think fighting for a cause to be unnecessary. They are usually just satisfied to sit around and allow other people to fight for the causes that are crucial for the betterment of the lives of people. This kind of action is downright irresponsible. Apathy is not a thing to be admired. In fact, many noble men have said that being a fence sitter is the most serious crime. Each person owes it to himself and to other people to at least make a stand.

One way to make a difference would be to join a trade union. In today unstable economic climate, these trade unions could use all the help they can get. So many people are at risk of losing their jobs because companies are attempting to cut costs. And each signature on a petition would certainly mean a lot. But really, lets be realistic. Lets go back to the first inquiry, what is, indeed, in it for you?

Ensuring your Job Security

Hard times are upon us these days, and nobody is exempt from the risk of losing his job because this is an ever-present threat. Sometimes, its all a person can do to wait and hope for the best. But there are some actions you can do to lessen the risk. If you join a trade union, they can take measures in order to ensure that you and your fellow members are not laid off unjustly. But in the situation where getting fired is unavoidable, unions can at least ensure that its members get a nice settlement.

Free Legal Advice

If you are ever in a scenario where you feel that you have been unjustly treated, you can rely on the trade unions to give you appropriate legal advice. You wont have to pay an unimaginable amount of money just to get advice from a lawyer. In fact, the trade union can even give you the representation you possibly might need.

Increased Pay and Working Conditions

The main purpose of Trade Unions is to act as advocates for the employees. They continually campaign for change, for improvement. And if you support your trade union, then you would have a bigger chance at getting a salary increase and better bonuses.

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With flu season coming up, the number of flu incidents is already well ahead of its usual pace. I saw a report on TV a few nights ago that said there have been more illnesses from flu this year than there usually are in a whole season.

Scarily enough, many of the cases (and the deaths) are affecting young children and adults. This is a stark contrast from the usual flu, which strikes the elderly and those already ill the hardest.

This goes against the very nature of almost every illness known to mankind. As a result, the public is rightly concerned.

While people are looking for a way to avoid the effects of the swine flu, those in the medical field are pushing the notion of getting vaccinated to prevent this epidemic from spreading. They say it may cost us a few billions dollars, though the consequences of not acting on this would be far more damaging.

On the other hand, the swine flu is said to only end up killing less than one percent of those afflicted with it. Being that just a fraction of one percent of those will face a death rate, is it worth getting vaccinated from this epidemic?

Others are simply afraid of these vaccines. Very recently, a story in the news covered a woman in the DC area who was left virtually paralyzed after getting a simple vaccination. Incidents like these naturally scare people.

At the end of the day, your decision to vaccinate yourself from H1N1 should really rest on the advice of your medical professional. As someone who has no affiliation with the medical profession, I really can’t advise you on something like this – but, I will advise you to speak to your doctor to ask for the best recommended course of action.

There is no doubt that H1N1 will be in the news for quite some time. Unfortunately, this may just be its beginning.

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Loss of PPL rate caps has resulted in a number of increased costs to consumers. Ranging from 19 to 37%, many customers began turning to ChooseEnergy.com to learn what could be done. By learning how to switch to a utility company that will provide power services at a lower cost, many consumers can offset the increases experienced in these rate hikes while continuing to enjoy the same quality of service.

As the time for the rate hikes drew near, a PPL representative explained why they were necessary. In a prepared speech, it was revealed that PPL’s operational costs were high, costs which must be passed onto their consumers.

Many factors were blamed for these increased costs. First, claims were made that they had been absorbed by power companies since 1996. Increase costs in material, equipment and fuel were also blamed Finally, the cost of meeting EPA-mandated requirements has also risen in previous years.

Despite the picture painted by these claims, this deregulation also brings along with it a number of consumer benefits. Customers can now choose from a wider pool of power providers. Furthermore, customers have greater choice in the process used to generate their electricity, thus resulting in new opportunities for companies specializing in generating clean, renewable power.

Still the fact remains that energy costs are going to rise. PPL states that it is going to help diminish some of the impact these rate hikes are going to have on consumers. The company offers a discount program available to customers using products that are rated high in energy efficiency. Some customers of PPL have also begun using the advance pay and deferred payment options to help them deal with the rate hikes that are coming.

Advanced utility meters are also being introduced that lets residential consumers keep track of their energy usage. These meters enable customers to monitor which appliances are using the most power. Customers are able to use these meters to track energy use during peak hours and the devices even lets them compare their energy requirements and use to energy use by other similar households in the area.

However ChooseEnergy.com is providing the best plans of all for consumers to use. This company is widely regarded for its expertise and experience in the energy field. They are making it possible to get the services customers need at the lowest possible price by encouraging and promoting competition in this deregulated market.

Make the Best Choice With Energy Experts. ChooseEnergy.com was first established in 2005. The company was structured around a far sighted vision that would allow customers to comparison shop for their energy supplier from among a variety of utility companies. It even integrated a means for some electric companies to actively place bids in hopes of gaining a customer’s business.

ChooseEnergy.com knew that allowing and supporting a customer’s right to switch to a provider offering energy at a lower cost would create a more competitive environment. This would then be reflected in lower prices due to the increased competition among companies vying for the right to deliver energy services to customers.

ChooseEnergy.com is dedicated to helping the average citizen connect with an electrical company provider that will give them the best price, improved customer care, flexible payments and more billing options.

This is where ChooseEnergy.com can help. By connecting customers with electric companies, the public will learn that they can select options that provide the same great service but at a much lower cost. Based in the midwest, ChooseEnergy.com made its first impact in Texas by introducing a high-tech system for comparing electric companies based on feature, energy source and price. With such a system in place, choosing the best option becomes an easy matter.

Started in the midwest, ChooseEnergy.com’s nationwide mission began in Texas, where it introduced a high-tech system that facilitates the comparison of electrical companies based on price, energy source and many other features With such a system in place, choosing the best company for any one situation becomes an easy matter. Furthermore, ChooseEnergy.com operates a number of additional websites aimed at enhancing customer awareness and education. CleanTexasEnergy.com, for instance, informs Texans about clean energy options available in their state.

Other sites are dedicated to increasing the awareness and education about choices and options to energy customers around the country. By the end of 2009, new websites will target the newly deregulated New York energy market.

About the author: Jerry Dyess has been in the Commercial Energy business and written about Texas Electric prices for many years.

Alexis Arguello, one of the greatest boxers to ever compete at 130 pounds, was found dead in his Managua, Nicaragua home in early July of an apparent suicide. He was 57 years old. Arguello was the mayor of Nicaraguas capital city at the time of his death.

Known for his class outside the ring as much for his tenacity inside the ring, hes best known to casual fight fans for his epic war in 1982 with Aaron The Hawk Pryor when he moved up in weight after dominating at lighter weight classes. Though Arguello would lose via 14th round knockout (amid some controversy due to an apparent mystery drink offered to Pryor by his trainer Panama Lewis) it was a thrilling toe to toe battle that even the most knowledgeable boxing experts remember fondly to this day. Ring Magazine not only named it Fight of the Year, but later would dub it Fight of the Decade. Promoter Bob Arum offered these thoughts on Pryor/Arguello:

“It was a brutal, brutal fight. That was something I will never, ever forget as long as I live. That was one of the most memorable fights I ever did.”

Arguello is arguably the best lightweight and junior lightweight in the history of the sport. Arguello never lost a fight at 130 pounds and would end his career with an astounding 82-8 record with 65 knockouts and championships in three different weight classes. At the time, he was only the sixth man in boxing history to hold title belts at three different weights.

Ironically, Arguellos career didnt get off to a good start and he lost his debut in 1968 via first round TKO. After that, he seldom lost again. He was at his best against his toughest adversaries including Ray Mancini, Bobby Chacon and Ruben Olivares. Bob Arum remembered him not only as a great fighter, but as a great man:

“Not only was he one of the greatest fighters I’ve ever seen, he was the most intelligent fighter. He was a ring tactician. Every move was thought out. And he was a wonderful, wonderful person.”

The articulate, intelligent Arguello was frequently quoted on the fight game and how champions should conduct themselves. Here, he speaks of his attitude toward his opponents:

Of course after the fight you want to make sure that youre okay and so is the other guy, its a brotherhood in there, so you want to make sure everyone is okay after the war is over.

Arguello didnt fight for his first title until hed had 58 fights, and would frequently admonish boxers who didnt show the same respect for the sport or their status as champion:

When you won that title you should know now that you are representing a whole country or nation with your actions and you are now in a glass house or under a microscope and you better be ready to make your people proud.

Arguello loved boxing and fought to protect it from those who would undermine its greatness:

I respect boxing because it has given me so much and thats why I will never allow anyone to mistreat the sport of boxing if I can help it.

While the modest Arguello would never say it himself, that was for from a one sided debt and he contributed more than his fair share to the sport of boxing with his grace, intelligence, talent and toughness.

Ross Everett is a freelance writer who has written on sports betting and how to successfully bet on NFL football. He has appeared on TV and radio talking about boxing, cricket and NFL pointspreads. He lives in Southern Nevada with three Jack Russell Terriers and a lynx.