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Slide # 5 The game in the Early Stage
It was invented in 1891 by a Canadian named James Naismith, he simply just put two baskets at the end of the gym in a 10 ft. ladder and described this way of playing as basketball. It was invented at a local YMCA gym in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Slide #8 Early Ball vs. Modern
The first ball for basketball consisted of lace, in order to play you would have to unlace and then lace back up again until the pressure inside the ball would be just right for the game.

Slide #10 Associations and their Criterias
FIBA: The International Basketball Federation, the ball had to be a size 7 have the name of the manufacturer and have a serial number.
NCAA: The National Collegiate Athletic Association, the ball has to be around a circumference of 29.5 and 30 inches and it must weigh 18-20 pounds. The official ball is the Wilson SOLUTION.
NBA: The most recognized among us is the National Basketball Association. Their criteria was that the ball must be manufactured by Spalding.

Slide #12 Associations Game Durations
Rule FIBA NBA NCAA
Game Duration Four, 10 min. Periods Four, 12 min. Periods Two, 20 min. Periods
Overtime Duration 5 Min. 5 Min. 5 Min.
Duration of Periods 2 minutes 130 s.(2 min. 10 s) Not applicable
Half-time length 15 minutes 15 minutes 15 minutes
Shot Clock 24 s. 24 s. 35 s.
Backcourt Violation 8 seconds 8 seconds 10 seconds
Foul limits 5 6 5


Slide #14 Structure and Position
1. Point Guard: the fastest player and usually the
Smartest he/her organizes the team and what
Happens on the field.
2. Shooting Guard: takes multiple shots on teams
Offensive.
3. Small forward: Usually makes
Points by penetrating into
Opponents defense.
4. Power forward: Plays offensively
And defensively.
5. Center: Size and Height to score
And get rebounds.


Slide # 15 Zone Defenses
There are many zones that have evolved to use both defensively and offensively. Zones like the 2-3, 3-2, and 2-1-2 Zones can make a defensive game into an offensive game within less than a second.
The most popular play in use of offense and defense is the man to man defense it creates an emotional effect and a well organized part of the game.

Slide #16 Events
 In the United States(locally) there are a lot of events:
All-Star game
Hoop It up 3 on 3
The Olympics although not played here every four years.
Dallas Mavericks Hoop Camp
SMU Basketball Summer Camp

Slide #17 Fundamentals
 Shooting: the act of aiming at the goal most likely with the concept of making it
 Rebounding: act of getting the ball back after it has been shot
 Stealing: act of taking the ball away from your opponent at any given time.
 Blocking: the act of not letting the opponent get away.
 Passing: act of creating a play and organizing the game.
 Dribbling: act of moving around the field. .

Slide #18 variations Upon the game
 These are activities in which we all have played once in our life time.
 Games such as:
• H-O-R-S-E
• 21
• 42
• Around the World
• Knockout
• Tip it
• Tips
• Basketball War and the list goes on and on…..
Slide #20 Modern Day Basketball
 Today the game is not only played with skills but also with fashion. It seems as most trainers try to get the best quality in their uniforms. Nowadays
there is 32 teams separated
into the West and East
Conference which contain
16 teams.

Slide #21 Pegs in Basketball
 Social: Cultural diversity gets united(North Americans, South Americans, Asian, European, Africans, and others) get together no matter their skin color or their language to watch a game of basketball. The Olympics play a major part in basketball as well.
 Political: the first basketball stamp is issued In the Philippines, as well as people Nations get united it creates a huge phenomenon specially when the Olympics arrive.
Slide #23 What I learned
 Why is basketball so perfect and what makes the game so abstract and passionate?
Perfect in many ways: it creates diffusion against culture, peace acts towards racism and discrimination and the game is so unique that is fun to play. Basketball is passionate anything can happen in the game, and is a matter of seconds in which a game can turn from victorious to disastrous. Basketball is the holding together of America and the culture diffusion that takes place in an everyday life that makes Basketball a sport of major importance.

Slide #24 What this means to us
 Knowing thoroughly pieces of the history of basketball we have concluded that it will be easier to watch a game of basketball. We know the fundamentals and the structure of the players which definitely give us a better understanding of how the game is played. I would also like to know if there is a very first video clip of the first game in the Basketball history. I would put videos descriptions and more illustrations to create a better understanding of the topic.
Slide #25 Awards
James Naismith had won many awards
such as:
o Nashville Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1951.
o FIBA Hall of Fame
o Won multiple Wick steed medals for outstanding gymnastics performances
o Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame
o Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame
o Canadian Sports Hall of Fame
o The Ontario Sports “Legends Hall of Fame”
o The Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame
o University Sports Hall of Fame
o Kansas State
o Sports Hall of Fame

4 "summary" Newspaper/magazine ''Navy Seal killed in Afghan honored ''

I think that this is a real big honor for someone that has gave their life up for this country. Is not easy being up there and knowing that at any second you can lose your life. The security and emotion towards losing your life is just indescribable. It is a real honor to name a street after a fallen soldier and im sure that he is greatful. Although the war is insignificant until this moment we should just be thankful that we still have a life and that we are lucky to not be put in the situation that this guy was put in. The Navy and the united States Of america did something really honorable for this navy man.

4 Newspaper/magazine ''Navy Seal killed in Afghan honored ''

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (WSVN) -- A special honor was held for a South Florida Navy Seal killed in Afghanistan to ensure he will forever be remembered.
It was a bittersweet unveiling of a street which, from now on, will be known as Louis Maxwell Jr. Street. It was named after a man described as a hero, who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Louis' family and friends gathered for the street dedication ceremony Monday. "It really makes us very proud because that means he's not forgotten. He paid the ultimate price, he sacrificed his own life in order to save others," Louis' mother, Sandra Maxwell said.
The stretch between Northwest 37th Avenue, from 199th to 215th Street will, from now on, bear his name. Miami Gardens Mayor Shirley Gibson said, "For the City of Miami Gardens, it is indeed an honor for me to bring greetings from the City, where we are most honored to be able to say, geographically, this street is in the City of Miami Gardens."
An ex-Navy seal, the 27-year-old was a protection officer for the United Nations when he was killed in Afghanistan, after Taliban militants stormed the guest house he was guarding in November 2009. "He died because his father and I instilled in him that you do your best and then some to make sure you're fulfilling your obligations," Maxwell's mother said.
At the ceremony, Louis Maxwell Sr. said, "To my son, I'm very proud of you. You did good."
Maxwell will always live in the hearts of his family and loved ones. They said they are truly happy and grateful that, from now on, anybody who drives on this street, will get a chance to remember the hero he was.

3 "Summary" Newspaper/Magazine "18 year old for Shreveport Mayor"

I think is a bit too rethorical to let this young man take a chance at being a cities mayor. It is big responsibilty and he is a soon the be senior? the kid is a Junior. I mean the young man probably has no clue of what he is doing he is not too mature yet and there needs to be a tough guy that can run a whole population not a kid that still doesn't even finish high school. Shreveport is a major city and for him to take charge would be an eyes turnaround. Not wishing him anything bad but just stating that i believe he is still too young and that he needs more time for him to toughen up and become better at what he is about to do. If he makes it to become major than way to go but my opinion is still for him to get more time he does need it.

3 Newspaper/Magazine "18 year old for Shreveport Mayor"

SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA) – The race to become mayor of Shreveport is about to get a whole lot more interesting. An expected third mayoral hopeful is expected to 'throw his hat into the ring' later this week. And, he's already raising some eyebrows.
His name is Parker Ward. He is a soon-to-be high school senior and a former Elvis impersonator. And this 18-year old Libertarian has one message for anyone who chooses to take him lightly in the race for Shreveport mayor: Watch out.
"This is an actual Elvis scarf that he wore across his neck," pointed Parker Ward inside his home in southwest Shreveport. Ask Ward about his two favorite subjects, Jesus and Elvis, and he'll tell you everything he knows about both.
In fact, his love and fascination with Elvis led to a 13 year run, from the ages of 3-to-16 as an Elvis impersonator, performing mostly at birthday parties and festivals. "That's what's given me my skill to be able to talk with people," credited Ward.
He lives with his aunt, Tammie Wilhelm, who won't soon forget her first reaction to Ward's intended run for Shreveport mayor. "I mean I thought he was actually crazy. I did. I honestly, I honestly did," revealed Wilhelm. She added, however, that feeling didn't last long. "Now I think, I think it's a good idea. I really do."
We wanted to know what some of his fellow classmates at Southwood High School thought of Ward's pending announcement. We caught up with fellow junior Jacorey Washington who told us, "Oh, Parker's a very good person," before Washington gave a thumbs up and smiled to our camera.
With no large war chest, Ward plans to run an internet-based, grassroots campaign. And Crescent Landing Catfish Restaurant in southwest Shreveport will be the place where it officially kicks off. That news conference is scheduled for this Thursday (5/27) at 5 p.m.
Restaurant owner Chester T. Kelley said he has no plans to endorse any of the candidates, choosing to stay neutral. But, Kelley did acknowledge Ward's loyalty to the end, as a campaign staffer, during Kelley's most-recent failed bid for congress.
Kelley continued, "I'm always intrigued how his sights are set so high at such a young age. But at the same time he has the enthusiasm certainly that you would want one to have for that position," said Kelley.
Ward's first big challenge: Getting a thousand signatures to get on the election ballot. Until then, he has time to polish up his Libertarian message. "It would be less government, less taxation and personal freedom," concluded Ward.
Besides Parker Ward, State Representative Roy Burrell announced his intention to run for mayor at a news conference Saturday afternoon. Shreveport Councilman Bryan Wooley was actually the first candidate to officially announce his intention to run.
Current mayor Cedric Glover is by all accounts expected to seek re-election. But, there's been no official announcement, yet. We'll keep you posted.

2 "Summary" Newspaper/Magazine "Over 100 and still Driving"

I think that this is real dangerous because there is alot of drivers out in the ral world and all these majority in age people are out in the roads like an innocent child out in a racing track. the elderly now are driving in such a slow pace as if they didn't know that the earth is revolving much faster and that time is passing much more quicker than it was back in their days. Is dangerous because all these teen drivers are speeding up and going over the limit while we have these elderly people out there going ten fifteen miles below the speed limit. They are already fragile so any little hit and they would result back in the hospital or even death. Young teens and the elderly people out in the streets just isn't a good match and is hard to understand in what way do these two age groups have any similarities.

2 Newspaper/Magazine "Over 100 and still Driving"

COATESVILLE, Pa. - May 24, 2010 (WPVI) -- She's about to turn 104-years-old, yet she lives alone and still drives!
She doesn't look like it.
"I'll be 104 in 2 weeks."
And she doesn't act like she's over 100-years-old.
"Many people my age and even younger aren't able to cope and do what I do."
Gladys Flamer lives on her own in Coatesville, Chester County and does everything for herself.
"I make my own decisions, and do my own business and everything."
The feisty senior is also the owner of a two-toned 1979 Cadillac Coupe Deville.
"I tell you I always wanted to drive one."
And while many of us would be concerned for a woman her age driving a car that big, Miss Gladys says she wouldn't have it any other way.
"Well I've always drove a bigger car, I've been driving since I was 15-years-old."
She took us on a ride through her hometown of Coatesville to show us what being more than a century old is all about.
"I go wherever I want, cities or wherever."
Though a lot has changed on the roads over the years, Miss Gladys always gets to where she's going - even if she has to put a few extra cushions on her seat to reach the pedal.
"A lot of them think they can drive better than me. Maybe they can. But I don't have any problems with accidents. The cops don't bother me, so I think I drive alright."
So what's her secret?
"A lot of it is mental, a lot of people give in to something and they wait for the graveyard. It's going to come anyhow whether you wait or not, so why wait for it. Keep on doing what you been doing."