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    Lebron James is currently in his 14th season in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He spent his first seven seasons playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, just 39 miles from his hometown, Akron. After the 2009-2010 NBA season, James decided not to resign his contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers and instead sign a contract with the Miami Heat. This decision led to James joining forces with other NBA superstars such as Chris Bosh, Dwayne Wade, and Ray Allen. Later to become known as “The

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    Mitchell Thomas Ms. Conley English 12 3 March 2015 Research paper Many Americans try to pretend that just because slavery has come to an end and the Civil Rights movement occurred that racism has just suddenly vanished, but that 's not the case. A person is not born racist, it is taught while growing up in a racist environment. It is a learned behavior of hate towards someone not you. Racism is very evident in men 's professional sports today but also had an even greater effect in the past. There

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    there is unhealthy promotion of bad money habits with an obsession of money, cars, clothes, and other material things. There have been many in the entertainment industry that have been outed for their lack of fiscal responsibility. Rappers, dating all the way back to MC Hammer to as recent as 50 Cent who recently filed bankruptcy, demonstrate the problem with financial illiteracy in the United States. While denouncing falling to financial illiteracy and the ills of celebrity, Post Malone solidifies

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    The One and Done Rule: Nba

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    Introduction The NBA is a billion dollar business and known as one of the largest and most prestigious organization within American sports today. It is also home to one of the most controversial rules in all of sports, which is known as "the one and done rule." The one and done rule restricts high school basketball players from entering the NBA draft out of high school and going to straight to the NBA. According to Article X, Section 1 of the NBA's 2005 collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the

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    Lamar Carter known to all as, Vince Carter, was born on January 26.1977 in Daytona Beach, FL. Carter became an extraordinary leader at a young age. Carter used his talent to gain fame and fortune so that he could give back to his community and the less fortunate. During his years at Campbell Middle School he was the only seventh grader to ever play on the Varsity Basketball team, not only was he on the team but he was a starter on the team. While at Mainland High school he was captain of the Volleyball

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    James (Asad 1) This quote by LeBron James is a big part of who he is. It explains why he is so admired and followed by his supporters. James plays for Cleveland Cavaliers. Although LeBron James is recognized worldwide as the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time), his ability to score, pass, and rebound also makes him the League’s most valuable player and a political voice for professional athletes in America. LeBron James was born December 30, 1984, in

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    Best games ever released,thanks Some titles from US store can be bought to PAL console using US VPN. Title | Publisher | North America | Europe | Japan | Cost | Size | 11eyes CrossOver | 5pb. | | | June 8, 2010 | ¥2,940JP | 4.78 GB | 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand | THQ | May 17, 2011 | May 17, 2011 | | $59.99US | 6.36 GB | A-Train HX | Artdink | | | December 16, 2009 | ¥3,990JP | 567.28 MB | Absolute: Blazing Infinity | Idea Factory | | | December 22, 2009 | ¥2,940JP | 2.13 GB |

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    the GRAMMY Awards twelve of the last thirteen years, the 2004 & 2011 NBA All-Star Game, 2002 NHL All-Star Game, 2000 Democratic National Convention and 2009 World Figure Skating Championships”. (About Staples Center, np) Annually, Staples Center hosts countless events that range from professional sports and family shows, to concerts and boxing. These incredible concerts include performances from national and international stars. The guests comprise of celebrities like Usher, Jay-Z, U2, Beyoncé, and

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    Eno Restaurant & Wine Bar

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    to hear the word or talk about it. ENO got a second chance to shine in the spot light keeping its original name to include the new owner first name ENO by Zaza. Many would be impression that the new owner is a celebrity basketball player but was his star status good enough to score points to keep a business from failure. ENO Restaurant ENO was a European-Mediterranean influenced restaurant and wine bar. “ENO” derives from the ancient Roman term “Enotria” meaning “Land of Wine” Past and Present history

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    I was not always Emmanuel Yugu the “star” athlete, because before discovering my ability and love for basketball and soccer I was somewhat an outcast, somewhat disconnected. I was from a family who had recently moved to the United States, furthermore my parents hardly spoke English. Plus I regularly attended church, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The culture clash would result in my parents overprotective decisions throughout my childhood. Once my parents settled into their surroundings and gained

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