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Synthetic surfaces are in vogue as more racetracks across North America are adding them. The newest racing phenomenon is altering they way horseplayers are handicapping.

Before you go to the races for an evening out, you should make sure that you understand how to pick the horses.

Twelve is a magic number if you are an American Idol contestant because that means you have made the final cut and are either one of top six male or female vocalists left in the competition, according to the voting public at least.

Informative article that explains exotic wagering to the novice handicapper.

Plenty of tools are at the handicapper's disposal when trying to figure which horse is worth a wager.

My predictions for the winners among the recently announced nominations for the 2008 Academy Awards.

Each year, Time Magazine selects its "Person of the Year." While the most recent years have included mostly cop-outs and uninspired selections, this year's selection should be much more provocative.

The Indians' Eric Wedge and the Diamondbacks'Bob Melvin have a good chance of grabbing an award that their frnachises have never received.

The Nascar chase is set to begin and it is time to handicap the favorites to take home the title.

So many pitchers in the mix this year, but the author likes the Orioles' Erik Bedard to emerge the winner.

Seven men are in the hunt for their first batting crown in the senior circuit.

Yesterday we focused on the NL Central and NL West. Today we are looking at the other division in the NL...the East. At the beginning of the season, most people picked the Mets or Phillies to win.

The second of six parts. I am breaking down the six division races in Major League Baseball as most teams are approaching their 100th game of the 2007 season. We focus on the National League West this time.

This is the first of a six part series covering each of the six Major League Baseball divisions. We are now roughly one hundred games into the 2007 Major League Baseball season. Right now, we are focusing on the National League Central.

Handicapping horses and horse betting are two separate things. You can handicap a race perfectly, but you won't continually make money from handicapping the horses unless you bet the horses properly.

he Oscar nominations have been announced and, as usual, there were surprises and sure things. But now that the dust has settled, who has the best shot of taking home the coveted trophy?

Horse racing fans have varied interests from handicapping to breeding to sales to the horses themselves.

The Project Runway Season Three Finale airs October 18th, but the final four are already known. Which one will take home the grand prize?

My opinion of who will make the 2006 baseball playoffs, by diehard Mets fan Stephen Sullivan.

The Atlanta Braves look to be on the fast track to win its 14th straight division championship. That is despite the fact that many believed before the season (and some may still believe) that the Braves are not the most talented team in the division.

Dave "King of the Turf" Feldman lived up to his nickname for decades. The author of "Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda" and long-time horse handicapper, writer, owner and trainer in Chicago, Dave Feldman is remembered.

There are trends involving the Run for the Roses that can't be dismissed when handicapping America's Race. For example, 3-year-olds that have three or four preps do the best at Louisville.

Producers talk about the pending Video Game Empire Earth 3

Though, to some, the Football War might seem like one of history's foibles, a detailed analysis of the conflict presents an excellent case study for why wars are waged.

Pari-mutuels are legal in 43 states, and are widely available on the internet. This form of gambling consists of greyhound racing, horse racing, jai alai, and poker.

I let people know about the real victims of this media firestorm.

Preview of the Masters Tournament being held Thursday, April 4th through Sunday, April 8th.

Struggling with a gambling addiction affects the entire family and circle of friends. It is not a game. The symptoms of gambling addiction are clear and destructive.

Gamblers that bet baseball on a regular basis rely a great deal on trends and statistics to make their wagers. Betting on baseball is a long grind that last over six months and has many ups and downs.

Where are all the jobs that were supposed to be there? Where do you start?

What would you do if you found our your spouse was cheating on you? Or what if you were the one caught with your hand in the cookie jar, the wrong cookie jar? Would infidelity ruin your marriage or make it stronger?

Some of the most common words moving around in the psychiatric circle are attention Deficit; hyperactivity; Ritalin; ADD, ADHD. These words are being most commonly being discussed by most educators, physicians, psychologists and young parents in the society today.

There are plenty of places where couples can go to make a date of it and wager on greyhound races. Here are seven tips to having a great time win or lose.

As an advocate for my children in what has become more often than not an adversarial role, it's difficult to work with a system that its financial bottom line than ensuring my children get an adequate education.

A few challenges to anyone who thinks that they are better than someone who suffers from a mental disease.

Trifectas are among the best paying wagers at the dog track, but there are many options available to the patron, as this article explains.

The handicap system works to give a weaker golfer the chance to compete against a stronger player by giving the weaker player strokes on certain holes. The handicap system makes sense when you think about it, but how does it work?

The Workplace Religious Freedom Act has been introduced into Congress during 7 consecutive sessions. So what is it, and why has it still not been acted upon>

The 23rd Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships worth $20 million in purses, thanks to increases in seven of the eight stakes, will be held at on Nov. 4 at historic Churchill Downs.

This article will offer helpful tips on successfully flirting.

My career of betting on sports lasted about a year, enough time for me to learn that it was one I was not cut out for.

It's season number five on American Idol and I have to admit I am finally a fan of this show.

After last week's winning picks, here's another set of four winning picks and even more recommendations on where to spend your gambling windfall.

By following these crucial tips on how to pick the upcoming NFL playoffs, you can enjoy these highly recommended ammenities found in Sin City. Viva you!

The session long project will consist of five sections. Each section will lead into the next as the topic of school reform is discussed. The time period of this piece will start in the early 1950's and extend into the next century.

My philosophical perspective is represented by the hypothesis that minorities are not hired due to the fact that they do not possess the necessary networking skills or interviewing skills needed to obtain doctorate level positions.

The time period of this piece will start in the early 1950's and extend into the next century. This paper will reflect upon the four principles of the No Child Left Behind Act and will present an essay on contemporary school reform.

Many people may not realize that gambling is indeed and addiction and considered a mental disorder that increases one's risk for suicide, this article explains the criteria used by the american psychiatric association to label a person with an addiction