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What do LeBron James, Serena Williams, Inbee Park, Usain Bolt, and Peyton Manning all have in common? Other than all being very popular, they are some of the most successful athletes that are currently active to this day. From Olympic Track and Field sprinters to professional Golfers, these athletes have worked hard to make millions. In this grouping of athletes, one of them earns the most money, and is one of the highest paid athletes in the United States. Each sportsperson has accumulated well…

As a third generation Lakers fan, loving basketball is in my blood. When I was little, Dad used to explain basketball to me when we watched NBA games together. As I grew older and my knowledge of the sport expanded, Dad and I would discuss trades, scrimmage in our backyard, and debate who would win the championship that year. My passion for basketball intertwined with my enthusiasm for academics when I took a debate class in seventh grade. My first topic, I decided, was to debate why Byron Scott…

Kobe Bryant is a hero to the city Las Angeles. He describes himself by saying, "I am what I am when I step on the court and I become that stone cold killer snake." He grew with his dad playing for the Philadelphia 76ers but his favorite team was the Lakers and favorite player was Magic Johnson. Kobe Bryant is a hero because of his clutch performance, determination, and drive. Kobe is a hero of the city of LA because he is a clutch performer. Kobe has made 36 game winners his whole career.…

After a defeat in the NBA Finals to the Golden State Warriors, the defending Eastern Conference Champions Cleveland Cavilers headed to the off-season with plans to improve the team. What the team got was one of the worst off-seasons by a team that just went to the NBA Finals in recent history. Even though the team is going through a lot of changes, players are starting to get upset with the origination, more importantly, LeBron James. With all that has gone down this offseason in Cleveland,…

“he didn’t mean to”, are some allegations made in the media against women in cases of rape and sexual assault. Looking at the Kobe Bryant case shows exactly how the media can distort such perceptions of sexual assault and make it practically an acceptable offense. On July 1, 2003 a women reported to the police that she had just been sexually assaulted by basketball start Kobe Bryant, however the Bryant stated that the sex was consensual. Prosecution believed that there was enough evidence…

It seems like these days rape has become a common occurrence. If you look at any news outlet, new stories and cases can be found just about daily. Today’s society is becoming increasingly desensitized to rape because it is seen so frequently. With cases piling up, we begin to see each new instance as a meer number and forget the weight of these heinous crimes, as well as, the toll it can take on the victim. The trials that ensue after a rape is reported are grueling and tend to place the word of…

When going out to eat at a restaurant, everyone plans on having an enjoyable and relaxing time. Often dining out can be a positive experience, but sometimes it can be the opposite. Most restaurants try their best to satisfy their customers in hopes that they are enjoy food make by their chef and customer always come back again. Especially, Raku in Las Vegas gives me a spectacular dining experience because of its wonderful service, and delicious food, even though some of their location limited…

Nagoya. He also learns the Japanese idea that acceptance and cooperation are also strengths and that fighting and disapproving of everything thrown at you is not the best way to succeed at life. He also learns to appreciate Japanese food, such as Kobe beef, and respect the culture in general. Lord Hidetora Ichimonji is the protagonist of Akira Kurosawa's film Ran and is an aging warlord with three sons who could potentially take his place as ruler. Lord Hidetora's status as a warlord provides…

Gwyneth Paltrow, Kobe Bryant, Salma Hayek. If you catch any of these stars sipping from a mug, there’s a good chance it isn’t coffee or tea. That’s because these are just a few of the many celebrities who swear by bone broth for health and healing. You’ve likely heard all about this. Bone broth is the same as most stocks and clear soups with animal products in them. The basic concept is that boiling animal bones imparts the liquid with gelatin, collagen, minerals, and more. So, does drinking…

bills, we forget about those things for a moment while being down here. “Thanks guys, I appreciate the recommendation”, he says while advancing down the street. Glancing to his right, Brandon spots the covenant, infamous “Kobe Japanese Steakhouse”. Known for its delicious Kobe Beef, it stands as one of the most prolific restaurants in the area as well as the entire city. Directly beside it is “The Chesterfield”, a spacious interior bar with a jazz age atmosphere. A few doors down is home to the…