Today, it may be more of a mainstream activity than Sunday church services. Nearly every daily newspaper (this one included) publishes point spreads on a daily basis. With shameless state governments feeding on human frailty through lawful lotteries, and casinos popping up wherever regulators allow, gambling's stigma has essentially evaporated..Griffen faces charges Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen was accused of assaulting a police officer and faces an NFL investigation after he was arrested during a traffic stop in Los Angeles. Los Angeles police said officers used a stun gun to subdue the 6foot3inch, 275pound Griffen during a struggle after he tried to flee. He was released from jail early yesterday on $50,000 bail and is due in court Feb.

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