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Regardless of wagering ebbs and flows, injuries continue on the national Thoroughbred racing stage even after the industry boasts of its best efforts to contain them.

Pascal, the great mathematician and philosophical thinker, claimed that if you bet God existed, you stood the chance to win all and lose nothing.

Pascal was an important figure in mathematics, probability theory and philosophy. His ideas differed from the current thought of his times influencing existentialism.

Philosopher Blaise Pascal famously suggested that believing in God was the best default position, since it would allow at least a chance of entrance into the afterlife.

Learn how to place a bet at the racetrack, what do a horse's odds mean, and an explanation on the different types of exotic bets.

Biography of Blaise Pascal with focus on his religious philosophies as opposed to his scientific discoveries. He is famous for his "Pensées" and "Pascal's Wager.

Although Americans adopted and refined much of its horse racing culture from the English, pari-mutuel betting at the race track is a gift from the French.

It is a common misconception among the faithful that atheists are simply believers who have grown so angry with God that they turn their backs on their faith. Not so.

While Xbox Live Arcade may be one of the most ingenious and interesting online marketplaces for purchasing online video games, some of them sure are stinkers!

Muscle Hill tied the Hambletonian world record speed mark and trashed the stakes record. Brian Sears won his first Hambo and first Oaks. Well Said faded in the Adios.

Wireless laptops and handheld devices allow unfettered access to online gambling. But is it legal?

The term "atheist" has a negative connotation for many. This blanket term for non-believers is laden with baggage. What is widely attributed to atheists is often wrong.

Experience adds knowledge in any sport. Learning one's way around horse racing betting terms increases one's chances to score.

Non-profit organizations fund raise to pay for the costs of providing services. But non-profits must be careful about fundraisers that are unrelated business income.

Don't just stand there when you spot someone who catches your eye! Ask them out. Here are some hassle-free suggestions on how to approach people.

For the novice in any sport, picking up terminology is essential to getting hooked. In the 2003 Seabiscuit movie, recognizing words brings fascination to the hoofbeats.

When you're saving money, you don't have to give up going on fun dates with your significant other. Here are some cheap, fun date ideas for men and women.

Stalking tailing fish in shallow water is normally reserved for fly fishing's salt water practitioners, but, for freshwater refugees, there is a viable option: Carp.

Picks for NFL week 17.

While Ohio courts sort out ballot votes, executives orders, and restraining orders, horse racing track managers are installing skill playing kiosks.

Albatross, Precious Bunny, and Cam's Card Shark raced at this year's Henry County Fair via their offspring, who represented these great racers and revered stallions.

Thirty years ago, said Thoroughbred owner/breeder Arthur Hancock III, horse racing came together to avoid federal regulation. "...things have gotten worse, not better."

Whether it's with family, friends or customers, Newbury Racecourse offers a wide range of attractions from golf, to watching first class races on a top class racetrack.

White's, the UK's oldest and most prestigious gentlemen's club, is one of the places where centuries-old British tradition still thrives.

Behind Doc Fenton, and buoyed by an enthusiastic crowd, LSU blasted Havana University, 56-0, on Christmas Day of 1907 in what was billed as the first Bacardi Bowl.

Toledo (Ohio) area vintage base ball clubs end their county tours next week.  Playing by 1860s rules, they entertain summer crowds in replica uniforms.

While surely not as strong as holding aces, holding kings is an excellent start to a hand - requiring a very different approach to play than most starting positions.

As a young man, Pete Rose was a member of the Order of DeMolay and is a member of the Order's Hall of Fame. So were Bill Clinton and John Wayne.

Sacred Hearts is a title that evokes images of the passion of Christ. The religious title is ironic, because in the end this story is not about religion, but about power.

Communities fight two different battles for same reason: Preservation

Played in casinos, cyberspace, card rooms, and in homes across the world, Poker has become universally popular.

Juvenile and Derby champ Street Sense will look for rival Hard Spun in the 132nd Preakness Stakes this Saturday. Curlin may be close. Some Derby entrants undecided.

The next sets of questions are simple and focus on the relationships forged in life and on what constitutes good conduct.

Tough economic times are forcing Northern California's only major racetrack to approach its current meet with a reduction in opportunities for its higher quality horses.

Thousands of tourists pour into Lightning Ridge every year, attracted by opal jewellery,and such tourist attractions as goat races, hot bore baths and walk-in mine tours

The whole family can have fun and play together with pirate theme floor puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, board games, and card games about finding treasure and building crews.

The next US Education Secretary will have a mountain of problems to tackle. Who will President-Elect Obama trust to get the job done?

Hannah Braun-Allen has created a unique game for beaders and crafters, and those who would like to be. "Bead Trade" is a fun time for friends and family.

Due for release in April 2007, this ultra-violent feature gives us two movies for the price of one.

Bribery, by any name, is universal. Its styles may be different from place to place, but its substance is always the same.

The Boston Midsummer Opera entertained audiences on August 7th with a fun modernization of Così fan tutte, Mozart's comic opera about the pitfalls of love.

The ability to preorder titles is a great benefit to the average consumer as well as for the consummate gamer - with swag and other neat bundles being added incentive.

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss can be used to teach primary students comprehension skills, three types of sentences, to try new foods, and chef and cooking vocabulary.

When we think of Dr. Seuss, the most popular characters are probably the Cat in the Hat and the Grinch Who Stole Christmas. But Dr. Seuss was so much more.

Rolling up pocket rockets in a game of no-limit Texas Hold 'Em is one of the best feelings in the world for a consummate poker player, always consider your options.

Make short game practice fun. Find a friend to compete against and try a variety of short shots for fun. Practice for fun and make your short game improve more quickly.

A spreadsheet and an Internet connection are all that's needed to start analyzing horse racing results to find that chink in a bookmaker's armour.

Betting in NHL hockey pools or on Survivor at work, or guessing a coworker's baby's birth weight could increase your stress level & decrease your happiness at work.

In September, London celebrates the famous River Thames with a free party for the public, climaxing in a stupendous firework display on the final night.

Jackson challenged at least three men to duels before he was forty years old, with the purpose of building and protecting his reputation on the cutthroat frontier.