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Online gambling is only one entertainment available on the internet today. Taking into account all the information that is available via the social media channels and educational channels and the dot everything channels it’s amazing that online gambling has gained so much traction.
With billions of smart phone users on the planet we will be connected as never before. The cell phone of just a few years ago did nothing compared with the mobile technology of now. There are some serious questions being asked about to much program use or the over doing of the use of technology. Well maybe this is true for people that are watching themselves tweet every five of ten seconds or those that have facebook on twenty four seven or those who can’t sleep unless they have posted they had a great time that night. Gamblers sometimes are more interested in the social aspect of the games.
Poker can be fun and social as well as is bingo, the horses, sports for sure, whatever the pleasure it can be very social especially when there’s a little money riding on your favourite. It is socially acceptable to text someone while you’re at dinner with friends or family and they say an addiction is something that negatively affects your life. “If it’s adversely affecting your life, your work, relationships, that’s probably addiction,” said Beitsma who helps businesses run social media campaigns, “It’s kind of a balance.” The University of Bergen in Norway has developed a new instrument to measure Facebook addiction.
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With billions of smart phone users on the planet we will be connected as never before. The cell phone of just a few years ago did nothing compared with the mobile technology of now. There are some serious questions being asked about to much program use or the over doing of the use of technology. Well maybe this is true for people that are watching themselves tweet every five of ten seconds or those that have facebook on twenty four seven or those who can’t sleep unless they have posted they had a great time that night. Gamblers sometimes are more interested in the social aspect of the games.
Poker can be fun and social as well as is bingo, the horses, sports for sure, whatever the pleasure it can be very social especially when there’s a little money riding on your favourite. It is socially acceptable to text someone while you’re at dinner with friends or family and they say an addiction is something that negatively affects your life. “If it’s adversely affecting your life, your work, relationships, that’s probably addiction,” said Beitsma who helps businesses run social media campaigns, “It’s kind of a balance.” The University of Bergen in Norway has developed a new instrument to measure Facebook addiction.
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There has been a lot of news that the new govt. of the German state Schleswig Holstein is going to abandon the previous liberal laws of online gambling.
It has been stated that the govt. is going to turn its back on internet gambling and join the more restrict regime that other German states are following. Many companies stated that if the new govt. alters or breaches any terms or conditions of their licenses, they will go to court and as for the companies awaiting their licenses, they also made similar threats.
This is exactly what two of the biggest gambling operators have done. Bwin.Party and MyBet has started legal suits against the new govt. of Schleswig Holstein. They based their law suits on allegation that the govt. is delaying the issuing of their licenses of internet gambling without any reasons.
Bwin.Party and MyBet are not the only companies waiting for their licenses as they are two of many companies that are awaiting the issue of their internet gambling licenses.
The new govt. and the new regime of SH is trying to revert and abandon all of the liberal online gambling laws in the state and return to the Treaty with other fifteen states in Germany that follow a more restrict regime when it comes to internet gambling.
The problem that faces the govt. is that such actions would put them at the receiving end of many lawsuits from companies that got their licenses and others that are awaiting theirs.
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It has been stated that the govt. is going to turn its back on internet gambling and join the more restrict regime that other German states are following. Many companies stated that if the new govt. alters or breaches any terms or conditions of their licenses, they will go to court and as for the companies awaiting their licenses, they also made similar threats.
This is exactly what two of the biggest gambling operators have done. Bwin.Party and MyBet has started legal suits against the new govt. of Schleswig Holstein. They based their law suits on allegation that the govt. is delaying the issuing of their licenses of internet gambling without any reasons.
Bwin.Party and MyBet are not the only companies waiting for their licenses as they are two of many companies that are awaiting the issue of their internet gambling licenses.
The new govt. and the new regime of SH is trying to revert and abandon all of the liberal online gambling laws in the state and return to the Treaty with other fifteen states in Germany that follow a more restrict regime when it comes to internet gambling.
The problem that faces the govt. is that such actions would put them at the receiving end of many lawsuits from companies that got their licenses and others that are awaiting theirs.
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According to the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) entertainment chart, which combines UK retailer sales of DVDs, games and music albums, The Twilight Saga - Breaking Dawn Part 1 has sold more than 1.2 million copies for the first half of 2012.
In second-placed was the compilation album Now That's What I Call Music 81, which racked up 667,932 sales in the six months.
A surge in videos on Blu-ray and DVD now account for 21 of the top 40 best-sellers - up from 2011 when only 19 video made it into the chart.
Starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, Breaking Dawn Part 1 had already grossed more than $700m (£442m) at the global box office before its release on video.
It heads a list of successful videos which boasts a wealth of strong British connections - from Irish/Scottish comedy Mrs Brown's Boys to the Guy Ritchie-directed Sherlock Holmes movie A Game of Shadows.
Other top Brit video connection to the latest remake of John Le Carre's Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, and Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's Warhorse.
ERA director general Kim Bayley said: "Films and TV on video was the highlight of the entertainment market in a tough first half (and) it is striking to see the success of British-themed content.
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In second-placed was the compilation album Now That's What I Call Music 81, which racked up 667,932 sales in the six months.
A surge in videos on Blu-ray and DVD now account for 21 of the top 40 best-sellers - up from 2011 when only 19 video made it into the chart.
Starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, Breaking Dawn Part 1 had already grossed more than $700m (£442m) at the global box office before its release on video.
It heads a list of successful videos which boasts a wealth of strong British connections - from Irish/Scottish comedy Mrs Brown's Boys to the Guy Ritchie-directed Sherlock Holmes movie A Game of Shadows.
Other top Brit video connection to the latest remake of John Le Carre's Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, and Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's Warhorse.
ERA director general Kim Bayley said: "Films and TV on video was the highlight of the entertainment market in a tough first half (and) it is striking to see the success of British-themed content.
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England has had sports betting pools for a long time actually since 1923 and now the pools will move beyond the borders of the United Kingdom and will be offered in France for the first time ever. Sportech, the UK-based sports betting and pools service said that it has signed a revenue-sharing deal with France-Pari.
This agreement will essentially allow the French punter to place bets on their own league games, as well as on the English Premier League matches. The Chief Executive Officer of Sportech, Ian Penrose, made the comment that the idea was still experimental and there was no way of knowing how French gamblers would take to the game. He also said that Sportech was thinking positive and that exposure of the Football Pools to a new audience would put some new life into the old game.
Online gambling as well as lotteries and other gambling venues have cut into the popularity of the pools. There are just less players playing the pools since the 90’s. The football pools since in 1923, have had over 60 million lucky winners which have won over £3 billion in prizes. In 2010, The Football Pools had the biggest weekend payday in its history, when £4 million was won by lucky players.
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This agreement will essentially allow the French punter to place bets on their own league games, as well as on the English Premier League matches. The Chief Executive Officer of Sportech, Ian Penrose, made the comment that the idea was still experimental and there was no way of knowing how French gamblers would take to the game. He also said that Sportech was thinking positive and that exposure of the Football Pools to a new audience would put some new life into the old game.
Online gambling as well as lotteries and other gambling venues have cut into the popularity of the pools. There are just less players playing the pools since the 90’s. The football pools since in 1923, have had over 60 million lucky winners which have won over £3 billion in prizes. In 2010, The Football Pools had the biggest weekend payday in its history, when £4 million was won by lucky players.
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A combination of online poker rivalries and long political memories could spell trouble for legislation meant to keep open the card club at Hollywood Park Racetrack in Inglewood.
Hollywood Park is the only race track with a card club. Lawmakers have had to tweak the law over the years to reflect the fact that such clubs are more likely to be owned by publicly traded corporations or similar entities. That most recently happened in 2006.
Proponents of the recently amended legislation, Assembly Bill 1290, say it would clean up the 2006 law and ensure the continued operation of the card club, which provides nearly 1,000 jobs.
But influential tribes with casinos, such as the Morongo Band of Mission Indians near Banning, and some card clubs have come out against the latest measure, by Assemblyman Jerry Hill, D-South San Francisco.
Hollywood Park is owned by Stockbridge Capital Partners. The company’s clients are mostly large government pension funds, including CalPERS, that seek to diversify their holdings by investing in real estate. Stockbridge also is a developer of the former Bay Meadows race track south of San Francisco, which is in Hill’s district.
In addition, Stockbridge has a stake in the 1,720-room Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
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Hollywood Park is the only race track with a card club. Lawmakers have had to tweak the law over the years to reflect the fact that such clubs are more likely to be owned by publicly traded corporations or similar entities. That most recently happened in 2006.
Proponents of the recently amended legislation, Assembly Bill 1290, say it would clean up the 2006 law and ensure the continued operation of the card club, which provides nearly 1,000 jobs.
But influential tribes with casinos, such as the Morongo Band of Mission Indians near Banning, and some card clubs have come out against the latest measure, by Assemblyman Jerry Hill, D-South San Francisco.
Hollywood Park is owned by Stockbridge Capital Partners. The company’s clients are mostly large government pension funds, including CalPERS, that seek to diversify their holdings by investing in real estate. Stockbridge also is a developer of the former Bay Meadows race track south of San Francisco, which is in Hill’s district.
In addition, Stockbridge has a stake in the 1,720-room Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
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WONDER Woman and Superman are an item, locking lips in a passionate embrace. Yes, it's happened.
The couple kiss as they realise that there's no one out there like them. It's the culmination of a dramatic story in Justice League No.12, which marks the first full year since DC relaunched its stable of heroes with new stories, new costumes and revised origins.
DC Comics co-publisher Jim Lee, who has drawn each issue of Justice League since its debut, called the canoodling in tomorrow's issue not a stunt or an alternate reality smooch.
"This has been in the works for some time and we certainly wouldn't have pulled the trigger on without there being great creative benefit to the liaison," he said in an email. "Beyond the joy and sorrows of new love, there are potentially huge ramifications and dramatic ways this single relationship between these iconic characters will change the entire political and interpersonal landscape of the DC Universe."
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The couple kiss as they realise that there's no one out there like them. It's the culmination of a dramatic story in Justice League No.12, which marks the first full year since DC relaunched its stable of heroes with new stories, new costumes and revised origins.
DC Comics co-publisher Jim Lee, who has drawn each issue of Justice League since its debut, called the canoodling in tomorrow's issue not a stunt or an alternate reality smooch.
"This has been in the works for some time and we certainly wouldn't have pulled the trigger on without there being great creative benefit to the liaison," he said in an email. "Beyond the joy and sorrows of new love, there are potentially huge ramifications and dramatic ways this single relationship between these iconic characters will change the entire political and interpersonal landscape of the DC Universe."
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Online gambling operators who were granted licenses by the German province of Schleswig Holstein are still unsure of whether they will be able to offer their services to German players in the future, as the government mulls the future of the licensing process.
Due to elections which were held recently in the province, the new government has announced it intention to rejoin the German Treaty which makes no allowance for online gambling or licensing processes.
A new process has begun in parliament to repeal the new online gambling licensing laws, however this week the process was still not suspended, meaning that, in theory, the government is still bound to the agreements it has with licensed operators.
The coalition government, instead, issued a statement to members of parliament, suggesting that no moratorium be issued on gambling online in Germany before the proposed new legislation is at least seen and commented on by the European Commission.
European law dictates that the Commission be given the opportunity to comment on any new legislation governing online gambling which is proposed by member states.
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Due to elections which were held recently in the province, the new government has announced it intention to rejoin the German Treaty which makes no allowance for online gambling or licensing processes.
A new process has begun in parliament to repeal the new online gambling licensing laws, however this week the process was still not suspended, meaning that, in theory, the government is still bound to the agreements it has with licensed operators.
The coalition government, instead, issued a statement to members of parliament, suggesting that no moratorium be issued on gambling online in Germany before the proposed new legislation is at least seen and commented on by the European Commission.
European law dictates that the Commission be given the opportunity to comment on any new legislation governing online gambling which is proposed by member states.
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In our report on short interest in casino stocks, we noted a drop in short interest at one company that makes gaming machines, International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT). In addition to slot machines, IGT — like competitors Bally Technologies Inc. (NYSE: BYI), Boyd Gaming Corp. (NYSE: BYD), WMS Industries Inc. (NYSE: WMS) and Shuffle Master Inc. (NASDAQ: SHFL) — is preparing for an expected legalization of online gambling. Zynga Inc. (NASDAQ: ZNGA) and its play-for-fun casino games at Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ: F😎 also figure in the mix.
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All Slots Online Casino introduced Live Dealer action not all that long ago and has decided to terminate the activity for good. Although it is not clear why the web site will discontinue Live Dealer it has been suggested that player reaction to the live dealer format has been minimal. The removal of live dealer action is permanent and is effective immediately and it comes after only two months following AllYouBet, Brightshare’s sportsbook shutdown.
All Slots was launched in 2000 and over the past decade has established itself as one of the internet's premier online casino brands. It is eCogra certified and has won numerous awards at player advocate sites. As it’s name suggests it has a strong slots focus, but actually offers the full complement of Microgaming games including RNG, mobile phone. The live dealer offering include Baccarat, Roulette, and Blackjack
Accessing the live dealers was simple with an All Slots dedicated live dealer page on their website containing links to load the browser-playable games. No software download was required, however there was a need to register an account before viewing the games and fund that account before you can play, there were no free play games offered. The live games were streamed from Microgaming's live dealer studio, where all aspects of the games from dealer and premise management, to video streaming technology, to interface functionality are all taken care of by Microgaming. All Slots is part of the Jackpot Factory group of casinos, which in turn is owned by Canvar Limited, a company licensed by Kahnawake's Gaming Commission to accept bets online. Live Dealer did not prove as popular as was expected so it has been discontinued forever.
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All Slots was launched in 2000 and over the past decade has established itself as one of the internet's premier online casino brands. It is eCogra certified and has won numerous awards at player advocate sites. As it’s name suggests it has a strong slots focus, but actually offers the full complement of Microgaming games including RNG, mobile phone. The live dealer offering include Baccarat, Roulette, and Blackjack
Accessing the live dealers was simple with an All Slots dedicated live dealer page on their website containing links to load the browser-playable games. No software download was required, however there was a need to register an account before viewing the games and fund that account before you can play, there were no free play games offered. The live games were streamed from Microgaming's live dealer studio, where all aspects of the games from dealer and premise management, to video streaming technology, to interface functionality are all taken care of by Microgaming. All Slots is part of the Jackpot Factory group of casinos, which in turn is owned by Canvar Limited, a company licensed by Kahnawake's Gaming Commission to accept bets online. Live Dealer did not prove as popular as was expected so it has been discontinued forever.
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Dreaming of a Galaxy S3 Mini for Christmas? It looks like Samsung has two interesting smartphones coming out between now and the holiday shopping season that may be perfect for those of us who prefer smartphones that fit in your pocket and not your backpack.
While we love smartphones here at Online Casino Archives, we’re not big fans of obese screens. We like
our French Fries supersized; not our smartphones.
The Galaxy S3 Mini and Galaxy S2 Plus have not yet been confirmed by Samsung, but rumors abound. The Galaxy S3 Mini will have a 4 inch screen instead of a 4.8 inch screen. This will allow it to compete with the iPhone 5’s 4 inch screen. With a dual-core processor and 5 megapixel camera, the S3 Mini should run for about $200.
The S2 Plus will be a more powerful version of the S2, though no specs are available yet. It should cost between $250 and $350. While Apple releases one new iPhone model and one iPad, Samsung has a model with every possible flavor. Apple is aspiring to “expensive simplicity and excellence” while Samsung is going for “cheap, choices and damn good”.
Which do you prefer?
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While we love smartphones here at Online Casino Archives, we’re not big fans of obese screens. We like
our French Fries supersized; not our smartphones.
The Galaxy S3 Mini and Galaxy S2 Plus have not yet been confirmed by Samsung, but rumors abound. The Galaxy S3 Mini will have a 4 inch screen instead of a 4.8 inch screen. This will allow it to compete with the iPhone 5’s 4 inch screen. With a dual-core processor and 5 megapixel camera, the S3 Mini should run for about $200.
The S2 Plus will be a more powerful version of the S2, though no specs are available yet. It should cost between $250 and $350. While Apple releases one new iPhone model and one iPad, Samsung has a model with every possible flavor. Apple is aspiring to “expensive simplicity and excellence” while Samsung is going for “cheap, choices and damn good”.
Which do you prefer?
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Lindsay Lohan will not be charged with felony burglary.
The actress and her assistant Gavin Doyle became official suspects in a theft investigation after Sam Magid filed a report claiming over $100,000 worth of accessories were stolen from his Hollywood Hills home last week. Sam threw an all-night party that Lindsay and Gavin attended when his possessions went missing.
According to USA Today, the District Attorney’s office will not pursue a case against the pair.
"We do not have sufficient evidence to prove this case beyond a reasonable doubt," a prosecutor wrote in a memo.
Lindsay is elated that a formal charge is completely off the table.
"Lindsay is glad this matter has been cleared up so she can focus on her upcoming projects," the star’s representative Steve Honig released in a statement.
The 26-year-old star found herself in hot water last year when she breached the terms of her probation stemming from her no contest plea in a necklace theft case.
If she were charged with theft again Lindsay would have definitely gone to jail.
Lindsay was also involved in a car crash this year in which she wrecked a hired Porsche on the Pacific Coast Highway.
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The actress and her assistant Gavin Doyle became official suspects in a theft investigation after Sam Magid filed a report claiming over $100,000 worth of accessories were stolen from his Hollywood Hills home last week. Sam threw an all-night party that Lindsay and Gavin attended when his possessions went missing.
According to USA Today, the District Attorney’s office will not pursue a case against the pair.
"We do not have sufficient evidence to prove this case beyond a reasonable doubt," a prosecutor wrote in a memo.
Lindsay is elated that a formal charge is completely off the table.
"Lindsay is glad this matter has been cleared up so she can focus on her upcoming projects," the star’s representative Steve Honig released in a statement.
The 26-year-old star found herself in hot water last year when she breached the terms of her probation stemming from her no contest plea in a necklace theft case.
If she were charged with theft again Lindsay would have definitely gone to jail.
Lindsay was also involved in a car crash this year in which she wrecked a hired Porsche on the Pacific Coast Highway.
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The Republican Party’s national platform was released Tuesday at the party’s convention in Tampa, Fla., and plenty of political blogs out there will tell you all about the planks on job creation, taxes, and gay marriage and so forth.
The only item relevant to Meadowlands Matters, though, is filed under, “Renewing American Values to Build Healthy Families, Great Schools and Safe Neighborhoods.”
That addresses online gaming, an issue that has won the ongoing support of the New Jersey legislature at the state level – though Governor Christie has yet to be convinced that the wagering wouldn’t run afoul of Atlantic City’s monopoly on table games.
New Jersey once was one of a handful of states that seemed to be racing to be first in line to offer such gambling (for better or for worse, depending on your point of view), but California and Washington, D.C., among others, seem to be gaining more traction at a state level.
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The only item relevant to Meadowlands Matters, though, is filed under, “Renewing American Values to Build Healthy Families, Great Schools and Safe Neighborhoods.”
That addresses online gaming, an issue that has won the ongoing support of the New Jersey legislature at the state level – though Governor Christie has yet to be convinced that the wagering wouldn’t run afoul of Atlantic City’s monopoly on table games.
New Jersey once was one of a handful of states that seemed to be racing to be first in line to offer such gambling (for better or for worse, depending on your point of view), but California and Washington, D.C., among others, seem to be gaining more traction at a state level.
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High quality global journalism requires investment. Please share this article with others using the link below, do not cut & paste the article. See our Ts&Cs and Copyright Policy for more detail. Email [email]ftsales-support@ft-com[/email] to buy additional rights. Paddy Power given online and retail boost - FT-com
A strong performance from its online and retail businesses helped Irish bookmaker Paddy Power to healthy first-half profits, as it eyes opportunities to expand in the US.
The group has seen strong revenue growth across all its divisions so far this year thanks to a rise in online betting activity and favourable sports results in the first months of the year. High quality global journalism requires investment. Please share this article with others using the link below, do not cut & paste the article. See our Ts&Cs and Copyright Policy for more detail. Email [email]ftsales-support@ft-com[/email] to buy additional rights. Paddy Power given online and retail boost - FT-com
Paddy Power launched an online operation in Italy in May but is also exploring expansion into the US, having being granted a preliminary licence in Nevada, according to Patrick Kennedy, chief executive. Paddy Power only operates in territories where it can obtain a licence in order to minimise regulatory risks, he said.
“We’re the most legally conservative company in the global industry,” Mr Kennedy claimed. “That’s the way we play.”
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A strong performance from its online and retail businesses helped Irish bookmaker Paddy Power to healthy first-half profits, as it eyes opportunities to expand in the US.
The group has seen strong revenue growth across all its divisions so far this year thanks to a rise in online betting activity and favourable sports results in the first months of the year. High quality global journalism requires investment. Please share this article with others using the link below, do not cut & paste the article. See our Ts&Cs and Copyright Policy for more detail. Email [email]ftsales-support@ft-com[/email] to buy additional rights. Paddy Power given online and retail boost - FT-com
Paddy Power launched an online operation in Italy in May but is also exploring expansion into the US, having being granted a preliminary licence in Nevada, according to Patrick Kennedy, chief executive. Paddy Power only operates in territories where it can obtain a licence in order to minimise regulatory risks, he said.
“We’re the most legally conservative company in the global industry,” Mr Kennedy claimed. “That’s the way we play.”
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The Republican National Convention is in full swing in Tampa, Florida and as one would expect, the rhetoric is flowing, the conventioneers are chanting catch phrases, and American flags are waving. Coinciding with the GOP festival was the release of the official party platform. It is a lengthy document, spanning 50 pages, and included in one small section on page 32 is a call to stop online gambling once and for all.
The simple, two sentence passage that falls under the heading “Making the Internet Family-Friendly” invokes conservative moralism disguised as the desire to protect people from themselves:
Millions of Americans suffer from problem or pathological gambling that can destroy families. We support the prohibition of gambling over the Internet and call for reversal of the Justice Department’s decision distorting the formerly accepted meaning of the Wire Act that could open the door to Internet betting.
The next and final paragraph of the section plays the “won’t anyone think of the children?” card, urging vigilance against child pornography, child predators, and human trafficking. Naturally, online gambling, which obviously includes poker, is a comparable horror.
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The simple, two sentence passage that falls under the heading “Making the Internet Family-Friendly” invokes conservative moralism disguised as the desire to protect people from themselves:
Millions of Americans suffer from problem or pathological gambling that can destroy families. We support the prohibition of gambling over the Internet and call for reversal of the Justice Department’s decision distorting the formerly accepted meaning of the Wire Act that could open the door to Internet betting.
The next and final paragraph of the section plays the “won’t anyone think of the children?” card, urging vigilance against child pornography, child predators, and human trafficking. Naturally, online gambling, which obviously includes poker, is a comparable horror.
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The Internet today is known for its international accessibility and openness. This concept perplexes those who have anything to do with the law and how business is conducted in jurisdictions all over the planet. America has been pushing the limits of their legal jurisdiction over the internet ever since they violated the World Trade Organization’s rules on international e commerce when they banned online gambling from offshore sources in 2006. The can of worms has never been more active with certain American States declaring sovereignty over international companies by seizing their domains and calling hem illegal under the laws of the USA.
The long arm of American justice has swept the world and brought to justice online gambling executives for violating their laws from abroad. The US government set up the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) in the 1990s, which is the entity that oversees global IP address allocation, autonomous system number allocation, root zone management in the Domain Name System(DNS), media types, and other Internet Protocol-related symbols and numbers.
The United States Department of Commerce now oversees this process by contract with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. Jurisdiction used to be related to location but now those rules have become very complex looking at the boundless nature of the Internet. The American government is seizing any and all websites that allegedly violate laws in the USA even those the acts may be totally legal in the country where they originated.
Examples are plenty in the American legal system where trademark infringement cases are common as are those associated with America’s copyright laws. In cases where the registrant, registrar and registry are all located outside the U.S. there may be little American lawyers can do to serve and protect its vulnerable population. Being the global police has been the USA’s identity in conflicts of all sorts around the world. Now all there needs to be is a dot com registration form the control tower in the USA and a target for the Justice Department is created.
American Justice Pushes Limit on Internet Jurisdictions
The long arm of American justice has swept the world and brought to justice online gambling executives for violating their laws from abroad. The US government set up the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) in the 1990s, which is the entity that oversees global IP address allocation, autonomous system number allocation, root zone management in the Domain Name System(DNS), media types, and other Internet Protocol-related symbols and numbers.
The United States Department of Commerce now oversees this process by contract with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. Jurisdiction used to be related to location but now those rules have become very complex looking at the boundless nature of the Internet. The American government is seizing any and all websites that allegedly violate laws in the USA even those the acts may be totally legal in the country where they originated.
Examples are plenty in the American legal system where trademark infringement cases are common as are those associated with America’s copyright laws. In cases where the registrant, registrar and registry are all located outside the U.S. there may be little American lawyers can do to serve and protect its vulnerable population. Being the global police has been the USA’s identity in conflicts of all sorts around the world. Now all there needs to be is a dot com registration form the control tower in the USA and a target for the Justice Department is created.
American Justice Pushes Limit on Internet Jurisdictions
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An eyewitness claims that cocaine was being used in the now infamous Las Vegas hotel party where Prince Harry was caught on camera in the nude, according to a report from Radar Online.
The scandal erupted last week when photos of a nude Prince Harry were leaked. He appeared to be playing “strip billiards” at the Wynn Hotel and Casino. Later, Radar reported that there is also a video of the prince’s nude escapades that is being shopped around.
But the new bombshell drug claim only adds to the embarrassment that the royal family is facing, as a source says people were “drinking and using drugs” in the suite.
“Things got pretty crazy in Prince Harry’s suite that night. Everyone was drinking and drugs were also being used by some people,” the eyewitness source told Radar. “Some people were snorting cocaine.”
“Some were already rolling on shrooms when they arrived at the party and some were just high on weed. And that’s exactly why no one there has come forward on the record,” the source added. “They don’t want to be implicated for any illegal activities.”
A Las Vegas newspaper reported that the leaked nude photos from the weekend were just the tip of the iceberg and that “something gigantic” had yet to be revealed.
Read more: Cocaine was used in Prince Harry's Las Vegas hotel suite during infamous nude romp, report says | Fox News
The scandal erupted last week when photos of a nude Prince Harry were leaked. He appeared to be playing “strip billiards” at the Wynn Hotel and Casino. Later, Radar reported that there is also a video of the prince’s nude escapades that is being shopped around.
But the new bombshell drug claim only adds to the embarrassment that the royal family is facing, as a source says people were “drinking and using drugs” in the suite.
“Things got pretty crazy in Prince Harry’s suite that night. Everyone was drinking and drugs were also being used by some people,” the eyewitness source told Radar. “Some people were snorting cocaine.”
“Some were already rolling on shrooms when they arrived at the party and some were just high on weed. And that’s exactly why no one there has come forward on the record,” the source added. “They don’t want to be implicated for any illegal activities.”
A Las Vegas newspaper reported that the leaked nude photos from the weekend were just the tip of the iceberg and that “something gigantic” had yet to be revealed.
Read more: Cocaine was used in Prince Harry's Las Vegas hotel suite during infamous nude romp, report says | Fox News
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Michael Jackson's family are reportedly dealing "with a range of emotions".
The King of Pop would have turned 54-years-old August 29.
Michael's mother Katherine and his sister LaToya took his three children, Prince, Paris and Blanket to their hometown of Gary, Indiana to celebrate the big day.
According to sources there is not much merriment going on.
"Katherine and Michael's children, along with LaToya and their co-guardian, TJ, are all in Gary, Indiana for birthday festivities for Michael," a source told Radar Online. "It's a very somber day filled with a range of emotions but they are trying to not let the sadness of Michael's death consume them. LaToya is just an absolute ray of light for Michael's children and she is trying to keep things upbeat."
Katherine, who is also mother to Janet, Jermaine and Randy, is said to be furious with her brood as the fallout over tragic Michael's estate continues.
Read more: Michael Jackson birthday dramatic - News, Entertainment - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk
The King of Pop would have turned 54-years-old August 29.
Michael's mother Katherine and his sister LaToya took his three children, Prince, Paris and Blanket to their hometown of Gary, Indiana to celebrate the big day.
According to sources there is not much merriment going on.
"Katherine and Michael's children, along with LaToya and their co-guardian, TJ, are all in Gary, Indiana for birthday festivities for Michael," a source told Radar Online. "It's a very somber day filled with a range of emotions but they are trying to not let the sadness of Michael's death consume them. LaToya is just an absolute ray of light for Michael's children and she is trying to keep things upbeat."
Katherine, who is also mother to Janet, Jermaine and Randy, is said to be furious with her brood as the fallout over tragic Michael's estate continues.
Read more: Michael Jackson birthday dramatic - News, Entertainment - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk
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Armstrong, who inspired a generation to reach for the stars, underwent cardiac bypass surgery earlier this month after doctors found blockages in his coronary arteries, but he died following subsequent complications. He was 82.
Praising Armstrong as a "reluctant American hero," his heartbroken relatives expressed hope his legacy would encourage young people to "work hard to make their dreams come true, to be willing to explore and push the limits and to selflessly serve a cause greater than themselves."
Armstrong and fellow Apollo 11 astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin landed on the moon's desolate surface on July 20, 1969. His first words upon stepping on the lunar surface have since been etched in history: "That's one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind." The estimated 500 million people who watched the grainy black and white broadcast breathed a sigh of relief when Armstrong told mission control the module had landed safely, saying: "Houston, Tranquility base here. The Eagle has landed."
A "deeply saddened" President Barack Obama on Saturday hailed Armstrong as "the greatest of American heroes -- not just of his time, but of all time." His "legacy will endure -- sparked by a man who taught us the enormous power of one small step," said Obama, who was just under eight years old at the time of the historic Apollo 11 mission.
Republican House Speaker John Boehner remembered Armstrong as a "true hero." "Ohio has lost one of her proudest sons. Humanity has gained a legend," Boehner said.
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard said the astronaut's death "marks the end of an amazing era in human progress." "His example of service, accomplishment and modesty... will never die."
US astronaut Neil Armstrong dead at 82 - thenews-com.pk