On September 19, 2014 Rep. Wolf of Virginia asked for and granted permission to address the United States House of Representatives for a few minutes to speak about the evils of gambling. “Mr. Speaker, I have long been opposed to any expansion of legalized gambling and have continually sought to raise awareness of the dangerous […]
Gambling on Casinos
By Barry Rascovar July 18, 2014 — Once upon a time, casinos looked like the salvation of Atlantic City, that famed but dilapidated resort on the Jersey shore. For well over a quarter-century, New Jersey’s gamble worked. Unfortunately, state and local politicians failed to reinvest the taxes flowing from a dozen casinos into Atlantic City. It […]
“Lesbian” couple faces prison.
Homosexuality is strictly taboo in the highly conservative society of Pakistan. It is little wonder that same-sex marriages are disallowed by the law itself. Perhaps not the most broad-minded of approaches, but clear and unambiguous nonetheless. If you’re a woman, don’t marry a woman…simple, right? Wrong! Because, how do you define a woman? That […]
The Real Consequences of Driving Under the Influence
Photo Courtesy: Huffington Post Close your eyes for a moment and picture yourself in a beautiful place. A place that has no sense of time, and a place where the days are endless. Imagine yourself lying on the green grass looking up at the blue sky, just thinking. Wondering how’d you get here, and trying […]
How to prepare financially for a comfortable retirement
In this time and age, financial security for the senior citizens is far from guaranteed. However, following a good plan based on professional advice can improve the chances for an easy ride into the sunset. To be completely honest, nobody is ever ready for retirement. After decades of hard work and money saving, it’s not […]
Casino-nomics — the good and the bad
By Barry Rascovar July 17, 2014 — Once upon a time, casinos looked like the salvation of Atlantic City, a famed but dilapidated resort town on the Jersey shore. For well over a quarter-century, New Jersey’s gamble worked. Unfortunately, state and local politicians failed to reinvest the taxes flowing from a dozen casinos into Atlantic City. […]