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newsMarch 20, 2009 3:02 pm

basketball

When I was still 1st year high school, I started playing basketball. It started when my brother thought me how to play it. I started to be trained in a varsity team in our school when I was still 3rd year. And that time the school joins the DACS organization, and one of the players of the basketball team of our school is me. That time I was prepared for the game and practice a lot for that game, because it was my first time to play in an inter-school league. The first opponent we had is the SMAD, and I was shocked when I’ve seen my score at the referee’s table. I scored 40pts out of 109 or our score, but unhappily we’ve loss by 11pts. The SMAD got 120pts. Afterwards we loss and loss and loss again. But that’s not the point there, if you play basketball you play it with your heart and enjoy even you were defeated.

What is basketball? Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five active players each try to score points against one another by propelling a ball through a 10 feet (3 m) high hoop (the goal) under organized rules. Basketball is one of the most popular and widely viewed sports in the world. Points are scored by shooting the ball through the basket above; the team with more points at the end of the game wins. The ball can be advanced on the court by bouncing it (dribbling) or passing it between teammates. Disruptive physical contact (foul) is not permitted and there are restrictions on how the ball can be handled (violations).

Through time, basketball has developed to involve common techniques of shooting, passing and dribbling, as well as players’ positions, and offensive and defensive structures. Typically, the tallest members of a team will play center or one of two forward positions, while shorter players or those who possess the best ball handling skills and speed, play the guard positions.

While competitive basketball is carefully regulated, numerous variations of basketball have developed for casual play. In some countries, basketball is also a popular spectator sport. While competitive basketball is primarily an indoor sport, played on a basketball court, less regulated variations have become exceedingly popular as an outdoor sport among both inner city and rural groups.

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news 2:33 pm

Hosting

A webhosting service is a type of internet hosting service that allows individuals and organizations to provide their own website accessible using the WWW or the World Wide Web. Web hosts are companies that provide space on a server they own for use by their clients as well as providing internet connectivity, typically in a data center. Web hosts can also provide data center space and connectivity to the internet for servers they do now own to be located in their data center, called collocation.

The service scope of the hosting service varies widely. The most basic is web page and small-scale file hosting, where files can be uploaded using FTP or the File Transfer Protocol or a Web Interface. The files are usually delivered to the Web or with little processing. Many ISP’s or the Internet Service Providers offer this service free to their subscribers. People can also obtain Web page hosting or website hosting from other, alternative service providers. Personal web site hosting is typically free, advertisement-sponsored or cheap. Business web site hosting often has a higher expense.

The host may also provide an interface or control panel for managing the web server and installing scripts as well as the other services like e-mail. Some hosts specialize in certain software or services. They are common used by larger companies to outsource network infrastructure to a hosting company.

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news 2:01 pm

insomia

how to cure it:

- Avoid stimulants like caffeine (found in cola, tea and chocolate) and excessive sugar. Certain medications like sinus pills and diet pills speed up the metabolism and can keep you awake long after they’re taken. Check with your doctor or pharmacist about any prescription drugs you are taking as there are many that can interfere with sleep. Nicotine products should be avoided close to bedtime as these can help you stay alert too.
- Don’t use alcohol as a sleep aid. It doesn’t work. Many people think that a drink—or many drinks—will relax them enough to sleep but alcohol only provides broken or interrupted sleep. It can make you wake up repeatedly through the night or only allow you to stay asleep for a few hours. Drinking in moderation is best for your sleep and your health in general.
- Exercise to improve your sleeping habits but don’t do it too close to bedtime. Getting your heart rate up keeps you awake. You need to exercise—especially if you’re a sedentary person—but it needs to be done several hours before you even attempt to sleep.
- Stop eating two or three hours before bedtime. It’s also best not to eat a huge meal at night. Trying to digest food while lying down will make it more difficult to go to sleep. It may also upset your digestive tract, which will cause you more problems. If you must have a snack, warm milk or foods high in trytophan (like turkey, cashews or yogurt) are a good choice. It’s best to stop liquids before bedtime so you don’t wake up to use the bathroom when you should be sleeping.
- Avoid napping during the day if you aren’t sleeping at night. Napping will help to train your body to sleep in the daytime or in short spurts rather than in seven- or eight-hour shifts.
- Turn off the TV and the computer about 30 minutes before bedtime as their light mimics the intensity of sunlight and can keep you up. Spend the last 30 minutes reading, practicing deep breathing, meditation or relaxation exercises. Taking a warm bath or listening to soothing music can also be relaxing.
- Keep regular bedtime and waking hours. This helps to train your body to sleep regularly. It is very hard to improve sleep when your hours are erratic. Choose a regular bedtime that allows you enough time for a full night’s sleep.

 Many people have a sleepless night once in a while but for some people, NOT sleeping is a habitual and they walk around half asleep, like people who were in the call centers. Without enough sleep we feel lousy, and function poorly and can’t enjoy what life has to offer.

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