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The German Bundesliga kicks off at Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena where reigning champion will host Wolfsburg (7:30pm UK time). The Bundesliga will certainly draw more attention this season after Germany's national team made history and won the World Cup in Brazil. Bayern and Wolfsburg have met last month in the Telekom Cup final where Bayern won 3-0 with two goals by new striker Robert Lewandowski. Bayern Munich Last season Bayern Munich dominated the Bundesliga having secured its second successive championship title with seven matches remaining in the season. The Bavarians finished 19 points ahead of the second position Dortmund, also the team's biggest rivals. The numbers were spectacular: Bayern scored 94 goals while only conceding 23, and won 29 games out of 34 in total. Although a favorite for today's match, Bayern will have to do without some key players including Bastian Schweinsteiger, Jerome Boateng, Javi Martinez and Franck Ribery. Yet, Guardiola will have goalscorers Thomas Muller and Robert Lewandowski on the front. Wolfsburg Wolfsburg is aware of Bayern's lacking squad and they certainly will try to take advantage of that. The team finished in the fifth position last season with 60 point composed of 18 wins, 6 draws and 10 loses, having scored 63 goals and conceding 50. Wolfsburg is still bruised from its 1-5 friendly loss to Atletico Madrid earlier this month, and it will most likely miss key players like striker Nicklas Bendtner, goalie Diego Benaglio and Sebastian Jung who moved from Eintracht Frankfurt. Bet Live Online sportsbook bet365 is covering today's game with pre-match and in-play betting markets as well as a high quality live stream to watch. In full time result bet365 offers 2/9 on Bayern, 10/1 on Wolfsburg and 11/2 for a draw. Tune-in bet365 this evening for a quality display of German football.
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Tired of needing to charge your smartphone battery all the time? Always looking for a charger? Researchers from telecommunication giant Nokia have teamed up with colleagues from Queen Mary University of London and are hard at work in developing a new technology which will allow for mobile phone charging via sound alone. A recent experiment shows that the wondrous vision might not be as far as one may think. This is good news for mobile online gamblers, whose batteries are often used up quickly from online casino websites and online games. Mobile Gaming Could Benefit Mobile gaming technologies go hand-in-hand with the rapid advancements of mobile devices and in some senses spearhead the movement with live dealer technologies which allow players to experience a real-life casino experience straight through their phones. These technologies tied together with HD games and mobile casino platforms could all benefit greatly from smartphones being able to be charged via sound alone. Potential Breakthrough for Mobile Users With the rapid advancements made in the competitive mobile device market, battery life has become a main worry and issue for any smartphone user across the globe. Solutions like bigger or even massive batteries and compact on the go charging devices can serve as a remedy for battery problems but a real breakthrough could come in the image of sound-based charging. Zinc Oxide at Work The main component required to put this technology to work is Zinc Oxide, a piezoelectric material which can convert mechanical energy or that created by sound into electrical energy. The Zinc Oxide was broke down into nanorods and nanowires and in the proper heating environment, was coated upon a plastic surface, gradually being sprayed all over the surface. The scientists then sandwiched the nanorod sheet between two electrical contact sheets made of aluminum foil (as opposed to the traditional gold). According to the team, the prototype device managed to charge a Nokia Lumia 925 in generating 5 volts while using what the team called "everyday background noise" like voices and traffic ambiance. We'll be watching these technological developments closely and looking forward to the day when we no longer need to carry around extra chargers.
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The second week of the Premier League gets underway today with an interesting meeting between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park (5:30pm UK time). Last season when Arsenal visited Goodison Park the final result was 3-0 in favor of the hosts. Everton Everton failed to get the edge in their season opener away at against last Leicester in a game that ended 2-2. Everton was leading 1-2 when Leicester's Chris Wood managed to score a late equaliser in the 86th minute. Coach Roberto Martinez was aiming to bring Everton closer to the top four this season but grim news struck when key midfielder Ross Barkley suffered a knee injury which could see him out for two months. Romelu Lukaku is expected to start today and he will be a piece of work for Arsenal's defenders. Arsenal Arsenal is currently positioned third in the table with 3 points after beating Crystal Palace at the Emirates last Saturday with a stoppage time goal by Aaron Ramsey. Crystal Palace gave a good game and troubled Arsenal especially in the first half, but that is not to say that Arsenal cannot step up their game today and take the three points. Ramsey is Arsenal's key player for today's fixture with Mesut Ozil still in doubt. Ramsey will have Sanchez on the right wing with Giroud as a lone striker. This fixture won't be easy on any of the sides, but Arsenal's got the upper hand on possession with great passers and that might turn the game in their favor. Bet Live Winner Sports is offering live betting on today's fixture. In full time result Winner is offering 9/5 on Everton, 6/4 on Arsenal and 47/20 for a draw. Log-in Winner Sports for a full range of pre-match and in-play betting markets for this fixture.
The third annual Russian Affiliate Congress and Expo (RACE) is set to be hosted from 3-4 October 2014. Organised by Smile Expo, specialists in various business conferences and exhibitions, RACE 2014 will draw ambitious affiliate marketers from throughout Russia and further afield. Affiliate Marketing Conference RACE is the only conference of its kind in Russia, and it is organised based on a need for Russia and members from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) to maintain parity with global business development approaches. RACE will allow for the facilitation of communication between potential partners and the subsequent forming of deals. Broad Spectrum of Exhibitors Exhibitors will be coming to the conference to represent various business activities. Affiliate networks will be present as they seek out new opportunities with affiliate marketers. Various digital marketing agencies will be appearing, as will production studios, advertising networks, and rich media specialists – plus some others. Research Specialists Curiously, the exhibitors in 2014 are also said to include research specialists in behavioural marketing. Russian affiliates will have access to research findings that will encourage them to consider the deeper motivations of their website visitors. As a result, RACE 2014 will also be highly beneficial in terms of marketing education. Meet the Attendees Of course, the principal attendees will be the webmasters who run various gambling and gaming blogs and/or websites. Various SEO, SMM, and social media experts will be visiting to meet with key brands. Lots of key relationships will be established at the conference. Event Details RACE 2014 will be taking place at the Moscow Exhibition and Convention Centre (Sokolniki) from Friday 3 to Saturday 4 of October. The event will be hosted in pavilion number two of Sokolniki. Tickets are currently available via the RACE website. The conference is ideal for affiliate marketers based in Russia and CIS countries.
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Manchester United makes the journey to Sunderland for Sunday's Premier League match. Pundits have expressed hope that Man United’s star striker Robin van Percie will be match fit for the fixture. His absence in the team's starting line-up was attributed to his commitment to Holland during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Provided he suffers no setbacks in the training leading up to the match on Sunday, he will be playing against Sunderland. Man United Injury List Grows Another one of Manchester United's players – Marouane Fellaini - suffered ankle injuries during a training session on Monday, and a further set of examinations will be required to determine the extent of his injuries. Manchester United comes under increasing pressure to perform, owing to their recent defeat against Swansea City back at Old Trafford. In that match they lost 2-1. There is no doubt that Van Persie will be the go to man for Manchester United as they try to get back on track early on in the 2014/15 Premier League season. Another United player – Jesse Lingard – was replaced last Saturday when he left the match against Swansea. He was later seen in crutches when he emerged from Manchester's Bridgwater hospital. Head to Head: Sunderland and Man United There is no doubt that injury concerns are weighing heavily on the mind of United's manager Van Gaal. The absence of Fellaini and quite possibly Van Persie will put a big dent in his team's hopes of turning their campaign around. The Man United/Sunderland match kicks off at 4 PM GMT at the Stadium of Light. As for Sunderland they will be well pleased with their 2-2 performance against West Bromwich. Sunderland midfielder Seb Larsson was buoyed by his side's performance, and the team will take that confidence with them into the match against a downtrodden Manchester United. Betting Odds from William Hill Sports William Hill Sports is offering odds of 3/4 on Manchester United for a win, and odds of 7/2 on Sunderland for a win. Punters who favour a draw have odds of 11/4 to contend with. Football fans will be able to bet live on this fixture at William Hill Sports.
American daily newspaper USA Today has recently launched a fantasy sports betting site where its readers can place fantasy sports bets on NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL. Keeping in mind that USA Today is one of the papers with the widest circulation in the US, this recent move shows just how popular fantasy sports betting is in the country. US Fantasy Sports Popularity Estimations put the number of fantasy sports players in the US somewhere between 25 and 30 million. The numbers differ between estimating bodies, but the fact remains: Fantasy sports betting is huge in the US. This begs the question why, and one of the simplest answers is: because it's legal. The Unlawful Internet Gambling and Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA) considers fantasy sports as games of skill and not of chance because they can be won with knowledge about players. What's the Difference? The weird part is where non-fantasy, real sports betting comes into the picture – something which is illegal in the US. Just like fantasy sports betting, in real sports betting players can put to use their knowledge of the teams and players involved in order to make wise and learned bets; skill is undoubtedly a factor which plays a part in real sports betting. The net's prime sports betting sites the likes of Winner Sports, William Hill Sports and bet365 Sports all provide bettors with an arsenal of tools with which they can make learned bets based on knowledge and experience. Live betting is one of the main attractions offered by these online sportsbooks, enjoyed by people all over the world provided it's legal in the countries from which they are betting. Live Betting Live betting is where bettors can follow the sports event as it unfolds and place different in-play bets according to the happenings on the field. It would be hard to argue that skill and knowledge are not a factor when live bets are placed by bettors. Unless they simply decided to bet on a team because they liked the jersey its players wore, real sports betting requires skill from players exactly like its fantasy counterpart. All things considered and with the popularity of the "Big 4" inside the US and all around the world, it is weird that real sports betting is illegal in the US. Like online gambling, perhaps it's just a matter of time – one (or many) can only hope.
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