How Basketball Came To Be…
How Basketball Came To Be… In early December 1891, Dr. James Naismith, a minister on the faculty of a college for YMCA professionals (today, Springfield College) in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA, sought a vigorous indoor game to keep his students occupied and at proper levels of fitness during the long New England winters. After rejecting other…
Read MoreFrench Cheese Can Add A European Touch To Your Entertaining
French Cheese Can Add A European Touch To Your Entertaining France is certainly in the forefront of cheese manufacturing, with over 500 varieties of cheeses that are made in this region alone! While many of these cheeses are of the soft variety, French cheeses can actually be a healthy alternative to some of the cheese…
Read MoreThe Thai Lottery
Thailand’s official national lottery is drawn twice a month. It is one of only two forms of gambling that is legal in the country. The winners are announced on the official lottery website on the day of the draw. The lottery is a popular game in Thailand, and is a great way to make money.…
Read MoreBest Home Based Business Ideas: Where To Find Them
Best Home Based Business Ideas: Where To Find Them Finding the best home based business ideas is not always as easy as it may seem. So many people think that they can make big money online, but when it comes down to it they do not even know where to find an opportunity that suits…
Read MoreGive A Piece Of The Picture
Give A Piece Of The Picture Know someone who loves the movies? Most people do. Almost everyone sees a movie or two every couple of months, but movie lovers are something else. They are the ones who go to the theater 2 hours early on opening night just to be one of the first to…
Read MoreUsing Spontaneous and Observational Humor
Using Spontaneous and Observational Humor An impromptu quip will hit the target more often than a canned joke. Imagine this. I arrive at a junior high school auditorium for a teacher inservice program. While setting up my session, I note two unrelated signs posted one above the other. Most of the 300 arriving faculty members…
Read MoreExploring the Benefits of Soccer Training for Children
Exploring the Benefits of Soccer Training for Children As parents, we want our children to pursue healthy activities and make the right lifestyle choices. We often encourage them to become actively involved in sports and other extracurricular activities. Many children may decide to take part in a soccer training program that will develop them for…
Read MoreGaming Hall of Fame: American Casino Game Leaders
Gaming Hall of Fame: American Casino Game Leaders Since 1989, the American casino gaming industry honors some its selected members by inducting them into the Gaming Hall of Fame. The 18th annual Gaming Hall of Fame charity dinner and induction ceremony will take place at Wynn Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on November 15,…
Read MoreSports Memorabilia History
Sports Memorabilia History You might learn sports memorabilia history from your grandfather, who lived to tell the tales of rare moments in history, because he was at the event and saw the action up close and personal. These sports memories are fond ones, and are related on days when the children gather around on the…
Read MoreFun & Unique Baby Shower Favors
Fun & Unique Baby Shower Favors A baby shower is often the highlight of an expectant mother’s pregnancy. Planning a baby shower requires some thought and consideration for the expectant mother’s special event. Baby shower favors are among the items that must be considered when planning a shower. Baby shower favors do not have to…
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