for information. However‚ the truth is that even though movies are a source of entertainment‚ they can also teach their viewers important lessons. For example‚ the movie Selma teaches its audience about the American civil rights movement. The movie Ex Machina teaches audiences about the dangers of artificial intelligence. In the same way as these films‚ the 2009 Star Trek movie is able to teach audiences about science and space.
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A Pretend Conversation Between the Sayings of an Ex-Atheist and an Ex-Christian Lewis: I believe in Christianity as I believe in the risen sun: not only because I can see it‚ but because it illuminates everything else. Pullman: Christianity is a powerful and very convincing mistake. You must know this. Lewis: The sun in the sky‚ the creatures of the world‚ the earth and all of its elements. All of these things tell me that there is a God. Pullman: To believe in God is to subjugate yourself
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Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images The popularity of women’s soccer has increased exponentially since the inaugural Women’s World Cup in 1991‚ and with the improved quality of play has come a steady stream of great players over the years. This is our list of the 10 greatest female soccer players ever. Most of these names you’ll recognize‚ whether you’ve followed the game only in America or on the world stage. Who would make your top 10? Let us know in the comments. 10. Kelly Smith Stuart Franklin/Getty
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know doctors save lives‚ Soldiers protect lives. So why do athletes earn more than both of these combined. * The average NBA player earns 5.5 million dollars per year * The average MLB salary is 2.8 million Dollars * The average NFL salary is 1.8 million dollars * All of these salaries are not including endorsements * Famous boxer Floyd Mayweather just made 32 million for one fight against Miguel Cotto * Athletes in today’s society are earning substantial amount of money
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The sport of basketball was invented 113 years ago. The first original 13 rules of basketball are much different than the rules today. Not only have the rules evolved‚ but also the number of players‚ regulation time‚ and mainly just the dynamics of the game altogether. After explanation‚ you will be able to see how many changes basketball has truly undergone to become what it is now. The original 13 rules of basketball written by James Naismith are as follows: 1. The ball may be thrown in any
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have come to the conclusion that basketball is my all-time favorite pastime. Watching the sport on television is just as enjoyable as playing it. Strangely‚ basketball has always seemed to permeate my life in one way or another. Sometimes‚ I feel like I was born to dream‚ live‚ and even sleep thinking about basketball. Basketball is such an amazing sport and I cannot fathom living in a world in which the sport did not exist. Nonetheless‚ basketball has impacted my life in such a
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creates an almost euphoric sensation for the avid sports fan. An argument can be made for any sports as to why it is the best‚ but in my opinion‚ college basketball takes the top spot. The reasons why are nearly endless‚ but there are a few that stick out. Smaller arenas‚ pace of the game‚ and overall competitiveness make college basketball the best sport worth watching. If one were to attend‚ let us say‚ a college football game‚ one would no doubt be entertained. Some football stadiums can
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I Love Basketball 1 Basketball is among the world’s popular sports. Basketball refers to a sport played by two teams whose main goal is to shoot the ball through the rim placed horizontally while following a set of rules. The teams consist of five players and it is played on a marked rectangular court having two baskets on all width ends. The regulation basketball hoop comprises of a rim or basket attached to a backboard. The
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Sports athletes are one of the most paid hard working people for your entertainment in our country. Are sports stars paid too much? Professional athletes are not paid too much because they work really hard. The owner of the team pays the players‚ and a small percentage of players make it to that level. Am athlete’s chances of playing in the professional leagues. Only a small percentage of high school and college athletes make it to the professional leagues. High school baseball players have a 10
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In college basketball‚ alley oops‚ fancy no look passes‚ and trash talking‚ are just some of the things we are now accustomed to today. Before 1991 though‚ it was all about making the simple plays just to get the ball in the hoop. Before the 90’s all players would wear long white socks and short shorts‚ but now baggy shorts that go to your knees and black socks are in style around the world. What caused these changes to take place? It was a group of college basketball kids called the Fab Five at
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