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What is Basketball and what is March Madness? Bball or Basketball is played by millions of people, both men and women, in all parts of the world. Professional basketball is watched by millions more on TV. The game is played between two teams, with five players per team allowed on the court at any one time. Points are scored by getting the ball through a hoop called 'the goal' or 'the basket', and the team scoring the most points wins. History In 1891, Dr. James Naismith, a Canadian physical education instructor at YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA, decided to create a new indoor game to keep his students fit during the cold winter months. He experimented with a team game in which players threw a soccer ball to each other and scored by throwing it into a peach basket nailed high on a wall. Later that year he wrote the first version of the rules of what he now called 'Basket Ball'. In 1906, the baskets were replaced by metal hoops in f...

General Essay Writing Tips    Writing a compelling essay is a challenging task for high school students. Translating thoughts and research into an effectively stated argument requires careful attention to detail. While the body of the essay is crucially important, the introduction and conclusion contribute strongly to the reader's overall impressions. An effective introduction hooks the reader so he wants to read more about the topic. The conclusion provides the reader with a final understanding of your argument and stimulates further thought. First Impressions The first paragraph of your essay acts as a foundation for the piece, telling your reader what he can expect. A strong introduction grabs the reader's attention and inspires him to read on. Use a hook to catch your reader. It could be a bit of surprising information you discovered while researching your topic. Maybe it's a short narrative that relates to your topic. It could also be an ...

10 Women Immigrants Who Changed Art, Thought, and Politics in the U.S. 03/20/2017 Hedy Lamarr, 1944. Publicity photo for The Heavenly Body. With the current attention to immigrants from both sides of the political fence, it seems pertinent to examine some of the women who came to the U.S. and then made changes from within our borders. Some sought to escape oppression in their homelands or were seeking new economic opportunities. Others may have been attracted to a place that boasts free thought and equal opportunity. Whether or not these dreams were realized, the following 10 women changed art, thought, and politics in the U.S. — and beyond.   1. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross (1926-2004) Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross was a Swiss-born psychiatrist and famous for her theory of the five stages of grief. She was also known for her work in the AIDS movement and hospice care. She moved to the United States in 1958. 2. Isabel Allende (1942-) Known for her many “magi...

Biographies Mary Todd Lincoln Occupation: First Lady Born: December 13, 1818 in Lexington, Kentucky Died: July 16, 1882 in Springfield, Illinois Best known for: Wife and First Lady to President Abraham Lincoln Mary Todd Lincoln by Brady-Handy Biography: Where did Mary Todd Lincoln grow up? Mary Todd Lincoln was born in Lexington, Kentucky on December 13, 1818. She grew up in a big house with lots of brothers and sisters. Mary attended Madame Mentelle's school for girls where she learned to speak French and how to dance. As she grew older, Mary became interested in politics. Her father was a state senator and the family often discussed politics and the government. Meeting Abraham Lincoln In 1839, Mary went to stay with her sister in Springfield, Illinois. There she met a tall young man named Abraham Lincoln. She really liked Abraham. He was smart and liked to talk about politics. Some of Mary's relatives didn't want her to...