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The New Heads of the NBA.

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The New Heads of the NBA.

The NBA has new stars coming in every year and the “old” stars are decreasing day by day. But, this is a great time to watch and be an NBA fan because we are watching the new stars progress and become the next heads of the NBA . But there are 2 NBA players I want to talk about.

1. Anthony Edwards was drafted pick 1 in the 2020 NBA draft to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Growing up Anthony Edwards’ dad left the family and then when Anthony was in the 8th grade he lost his Mother and his Grandmother due to cancer. They both died on the fifth day in separate months and that’s why he wears number 5. Anthony Edwards was raised by his 2 elder brothers being his brother Antonie or Antony and his sister Antoniette. Anthony was a very hard worker and really wanted to go to the league to provide a better life for his family.

2. Another amazing player in the NBA right now is Victor Wembanyama who was picked number 1 in the 2023 NBA draft to the San Antonio Spurs. Victor grew up in a suburban town 15 minutes away from Paris called Le Chesnay in France. His parents Felix Wembanyama and Elodie de Fautereau raised him alongside his 2 siblings Oscar and Eve. His parents were professional athletes and taught Victor how to play basketball. Victor was blessed with a very tall stature and amazing hand eye coordination. He would practice shooting and his post skills all day long and really tries to perfect his craft. People agree that he is the best NBA prospect since Lebron James.

Now both of these players are putting on amazing statlines but the one that stands out the most is Victor Wembanyama. As a rookie he is averaging 20.7 pts 10.4 reb and 3.5 blk per game! Here are Shaquille O’neal’s rookie stats compared to Victors. 23.4 pts 13.9 reb and 3.5 blk. These stat lines are nearly identical! Now Anthony Edwards is also looking amazing. He is already considered a superstar in his 4th season in the league. This season he is averaging 26.7 pts 5.4 reb 5.1 ast and 1.3 stl. Another NBA legend and one of the best guards of all time is Dwayne Wade. In his rookie year he averaged 27.4 pts 4.7 reb 7.5 ast and 2.1 stl. Both these NBA players are looking like they have an amazing bright career in front of them.

As we all know the biggest feat in any sport is winning the NBA championship and one of these players as a matter of fact is pretty close to winning it. Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves are the 3rd seed in the western conference with a 47-22 record. They are led by there big three Anthony Edwards, Karl Anthony-towns and Rudy Gobert. I wouldn’t be surprised if in the next couple of years the Minnesota Timberwolves become NBA champions.

Unlike the Timberwolves the San Antonio Spurs are out of the playoffs and are dead last in the western conference. But this isn’t Wemby’s fault. In the beginning of the season Jeremy Sochan was the point guard and they were not winning games . when they changed it to Tre Jones they did way better. In the future if the Spurs get a new point guard it will make Victor even better.

So the next time you are free, turn on the TV and watch some of these young players become better and better, and the next heads of the NBA.

Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will Win the NBA Championship

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Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will Win the NBA Championship

If you are wondering which team will win the NBA Championship, I have an answer for you. It’s the Minnesota Timberwolves. In these upcoming paragraphs I will give you reasons, and evidence to support this claim. From their depth, to their chemistry, and having a leader of the pack, this team has it  all. By the end of this you will fully understand, and agree why this team will win it all. 

Roster

The Timberwolves roster is extremely well put together. They have a superstar in Anonthy Edwards, the DPY (Defensive Player of the Year) in Rudy Gobert, the Sixth man of the year (Best player off the bench) in Naz Reid, and an all star veteran guard in Mike Conley. I could name even more big pieces to this team, such as KAT (Karl Anthony Towns. A center which won the three point contest last year). Championship winning teams don’t just have a bunch of superstars that are selfish with the ball. This team cares about one another, plays for each other, and is a pack. They have all the pieces for a championship winning roster. This team hasn’t lost a single game in the playoffs yet, and we are in the middle of the second round. If this roster stays healthy, no team can beat them. 

Anthony Edwards

Yes I am going to make a whole paragraph about this guy. Because he is the leader of the pack, the guy that you give the ball to in the clutch, the man that leads by example of how to win. Anthony Edwards isn’t just the normal leader of a team, or the average all star. We are witnessing a superstar in the making. People, including me, are comparing him to Michael Jordan, Or Kobe Bryant. Yet he is only 22. He has that much potential. Now when comparing him to the greatest of all time he obviously hasn’t one as many championships, or MVP’s, but it comes down to his mentality. His mindset is to destroy anyone that comes in his way, and he won’t stop. He’s not gonna lose to anyone, and won’t take that disrespect. He’ll do whatever it takes to beat a team or player, and we just don’t see that nowadays. That’s why this guy is so special, and has those comparisons. Now this helps the Timberwolves win a championship even more. This is just one guy on the team. ANT (Anonthy Edwards) literally will not allow them to lose. It makes winning so much harder for the other team, when you have a guy like him, that has the mentality that he has.

Overall season

The Timberwolves have been one of the most consistent teams all year. They finished 3rd in the western conference, behind the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Denver Nuggets. But right now Minnesota is beating the Nuggets in the series 2-0! This team was really good in the regular season, but right now in the playoffs they are playing great, and at a new level. Like I said earlier, they haven’t lost a playoff game yet this year. This team is on fire right now, and I don’t expect them to stop. Everyone is playing their part, and ANT is doing his thing. The only thing in this team’s way is the Thunder. But the Thunder don’t have this great of a roster, or superstar. The Timberwolves Season has been amazing this year. From the regular season, to especially the playoffs. So why would it stop?

 

All these reasons show why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win the NBA Championship. Their amazingly well put together roster, with the talent it has, and playmakers, makes this team unstoppable. The superstar in ANT is leading them to an NBA championship, and their overall seasons show for it. So in conclusion, these reasons show why the Timberwolves will win the NBA Championship.

 

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay or SeaWorld Orlando?

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay or SeaWorld Orlando?

Busch Gardens or Good Old SeaWorld? Both parks are great and actually owned by the same company, but which one should you go to? I’ll touch on two things I love about each park and two things I don’t love about each park.

 

(Water rides will not be included)

 

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is located in Tampa, Florida. Busch Gardens has 9 thrilling roller coasters and is known for the fastest, steepest, tallest roller coasters in the country. The roller coasters are Tigris, Cheetah Hunt, Cobra’s Curse, SheiKra, Kumba, Scorpion, Montu, and most importantly Iron Gwazi. You might be asking, “Why is Iron Gwazi so special?” or something along those lines. I say that because Iron Gwazi truly, I feel put Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, well on the map. Yes, their other coasters are good such as Montu but personally, nothing beats Iron Gwazi.

 

Iron Gwazi

Iron Gwazi is the tallest, steepest, and fastest hybrid in North America. Iron Gwazi is 206 feet and the drop is 91 degrees with top speeds at 76 mph. Iron Gwazi wasn’t always this crazy insane hybrid we all know and I’m sure a lot of us love. It used to be a dueling wooden coaster called “ Gwazi “ with two separate tracks with development starting in July 1998. The ride was named after a fabled creature with a tiger’s head and a lion’s body. Trains riding on both tracks, respectively named Lion and Tiger, reached a height of 105.4 feet (32.1 m) and a maximum speed of 51 mph (82 km/h). Gwazi opened on June 18, 1999, and received positive reviews from critics and the public. Over time, the wooden roller coaster became difficult to maintain, resulting in the Tiger side closing in 2012. Following rising maintenance costs and declining ridership, the remaining side was closed in 2015. A roller coaster company called Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) was hired to retrofit the original wooden structure’s layout. RMC takes old wooden coasters such as Gwazi, and makes them into these insane and intense hybrid coasters, just like how Gwazi went to Iron Gwazi. I can say this roller coaster is the BEST roller coaster I’ve ever been on. Better than Cannibal at Lagoon, better than Velocicoaster at Universal Studios. If you have the chance to go on this crazy roller coaster, I 100% recommend it! 11/10 it broke the scale.

 

Montu

Montu is an inverted roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida. Designed by Swiss manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard, it is the park’s second roller coaster designed by that company following the success of Kumba, which opened 3 years prior. When the ride opened on May 16, 1996, it was the world’s tallest and fastest inverted roller coaster, a title it has since conceded to Alpengeist at sister park Busch Gardens Williamsburg. The ride stands 150 feet (46 m) tall and reaches speeds of 60 miles per hour (97 km/h). Something that gets me every time on this coaster is something called a “bat wing”. I don’t necessarily know how to describe this inversion but the force that it has is absolutely crazy and super fun too! I’m not a huge fan of the over-the-shoulder restraints but this coaster is definitely an exception! 9/10, I love this coaster!

 

Cons

 

There really aren’t many cons for the park as a whole but I’d say the main cons are the fact schools go there and the odd park layout.

 

I might sound a bit like a hypocrite but it is somewhat annoying when schools located in Florida go to Busch Gardens as a graduation celebration thing. The thing is that the park closes at 8 for everyone else but the schools get to stay until midnight. Like who wouldn’t want to stay at an amusement park until midnight? I just think it is somewhat unfair but I also just want to ride roller coasters the entire time so maybe don’t trust everything I say. Or do, I don’t care!

 

My last con of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is the odd park layout. The park has an odd park set up with lots of walking. It can get really tiring and exhausting to be walking and then standing in line for three years for one ride or something of the sorts. I just wish that the park had a bit of a better layout.

 

SeaWorld Orlando

SeaWorld Orlando is located in Orlando, Florida. SeaWorld Orlando has 5 intense and fun coasters. Those coasters are Pipeline, Kraken, Icebreaker, Mako, and Manta. My personal favorites are Mako and Manta but I do want to say that Pipeline is the first of its kind, being a modern standing coaster! 

 

Manta

Manta is a steel-flying roller coaster at SeaWorld Orlando. The attraction allows guests to encounter numerous species of ray before boarding a manta ray-shaped train that takes them on a 3,359-foot-long (1,024 m) roller coaster ride above the park, reaching top speeds of 56 miles per hour (90 km/h). Designed by Swiss firm Bolliger & Mabillard, Manta restrains riders in the prone position and features four inversions. The well-received attraction officially opened to the public on May 22, 2009. You’re obviously meant to be kind of like a manta ray! SeaWorld Orlando revealed the concept that was to become Manta to a gathering of travel industry representatives and community leaders on April 2, 2008, although it had been in the planning stages for years. The exact specifications were not immediately revealed, but the park said it would be its largest single investment in an attraction and that it would open sometime in 2009. The park also announced that the attraction would include a roller coaster, but that it would be more than just a roller coaster. Joseph Couceiro—vice president of sales and marketing—described the ride as “the next generation SeaWorld attraction” that would immerse guests in elements of marine life. Manta has something that is called a “pretzel loop” like the bat wing, I don’t really know how to describe it but with flying coasters, you are pushed against the vest restraint. But with pretzel loops, you are pushed to the back of your seat like you’re laying down but you’re also getting these crazy forces. Pretzel loops always get me with the crazy forces it has against you is crazy! 9/10 great coaster.

 

Mako

Mako is a steel roller coaster located at SeaWorld Orlando in Orlando, Florida, United States. Manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard, the hypercoaster model opened to the public on June 10, 2016. Mako is named after the mako shark and is located in the Sea of Mystery section of the park. It reaches a height of 200 feet (61 m), a maximum speed of 73 mph (117 km/h), and features a track length of 4,760 feet (1,450 m). In April 2015, SeaWorld officials began teasing an upcoming announcement of a new thrill ride for their flagship park in Orlando, Florida. At the time, the only detail revealed was that the roller coaster would be 200 feet in height and would become the longest, tallest, and fastest roller coaster in the city. A month later on May 13, 2015, SeaWorld filed a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the name “Mako” along with “Reef Hunter”. On May 27, 2015, SeaWorld officially announced the construction of Mako, which was named after the mako shark. The mako has been identified as the fastest species of shark in the ocean. Mako has so many airtime hills that in the back, you’re out of your seat for a solid 5 seconds! Airtime is the feeling created by negative g-forces which gives riders the sensation of floating on a roller coaster. 9.5/10 best ride at the park!

 

Cons

 

Again there aren’t many cons but my main ones are the weird layout and often keeps dolphins, whales, and other animals trapped with incompatible tankmates.

 

The park layout is just confusing to deal with. One thing is over there and the other is on the complete other side of the park.

 

Some animals are just paired with other animals they straight up shouldn’t be with. The tension leads to fights and even fatal injuries. Staff members drug some animals to try to relieve their endless frustration.

 

Which one wins?

 

I say that Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is better. To be honest, here, Iron Gwazi carries it to the victory line. If you are visiting Florida, you have to go to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. It is really just such a good amusement park and I think it has a lot to do and is just a great place to visit.

 

There you go! My personal opinion on which one is better is SeaWorld Orlando or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. What do you say? Was I wrong or what other things do you wish I included? Say it down below and I’ll try reading them! Enough talking GO RIDE IRON GWAZI!

Why Wood?

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Why Wood?

In schools all across the world, wooden pencils have been a staple tool for students for many years. However, as technology continues to advance, it may be time for schools to reconsider this traditional choice and switch to using mechanical pencils instead. 

One of the main reasons why schools should make the switch to mechanical pencils is for environmental purposes. Wooden pencils are typically made from wood harvested from trees, which can lead to deforestation and habitat destruction. On the other hand, mechanical pencils are typically made from materials such as plastic and metal which can be recycled and reused. By making the switch to mechanical pencils, schools can help reduce their environmental impact and promote sustainability.

Beautiful oak tree in green hills with flowers

 In addition to being more environmentally friendly, mechanical pencils also offer a number of practical advantages over wooden pencils. For starters, mechanical pencils do not require sharpening like wooden pencils do. This can save time and reduce the mess often associated with sharpening pencils. Mechanical pencils also typically have a finer point than wooden pencils, which can lead to neater handwriting and more precise drawings.

 Furthermore, mechanical pencils are also less prone to breakage compared to wooden pencils. Wooden pencils can often break when dropped or when too much pressure is applied while writing, leading to frustration and wasted time. Mechanical pencils, on the other hand, are designed to be durable and are less likely to break under normal use.

 Another advantage of mechanical pencils is that they are refillable. Instead of having to constantly buy new packs of wooden pencils, students can simply refill their mechanical pencils with lead when they run out. This can save money in the long run and reduce waste. Additionally, mechanical pencils come in a variety of colors and styles, allowing students to express their individuality and personalize their writing tools. 

Some may argue that mechanical pencils are more expensive than wooden pencils. While it is true that the initial cost of a mechanical pencil may be higher, the long-term cost savings of not having to constantly buy new packs of pencils can outweigh this initial expense. Additionally, since mechanical pencils are refillable, students will not have to continually replace their writing tools, further reducing costs.

 In terms of ease of use, mechanical pencils also have the upper hand. With traditional wooden pencils, students may constantly have to stop what they are doing to sharpen their pencils. This can be a disruption to class time and can lead to distractions. Mechanical pencils, on the other hand, eliminate the need for sharpening, allowing students to focus on their work without interruptions.


Another benefit of mechanical pencils is that they are less likely to leave behind marks or smudges on paper. Wooden pencils can often leave behind smudges or graphite marks, especially if the pencil is not sharpened properly. Mechanical pencils, with their fine points and consistent lead, can help prevent smudging and ensure that students’ work is neat and clean.

 Overall, there are many advantages to using mechanical pencils over traditional wooden pencils in schools. From their environmental impact to their practical benefits, mechanical pencils offer a superior writing experience for students. By making the switch to mechanical pencils, schools can promote sustainability, save money, and improve the overall learning environment for their students. It may be time for schools to say goodbye to the wooden pencil and embrace the convenience and efficiency of the mechanical pencil.

 

Best Kanye Albums

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Best Kanye Albums

Kanye West is one of the most famous people in the world right now. His advancements in the music and fashion industries, along with beef with Taylor Swift have made him a household name nowadays. He also has some of the best albums and music ever. In this article, I’m going to rank all 13 of Kanye West’s amazing albums, and break down their rankings. First, I will cover his solo albums, then go to his collaboration albums. *DISCLAIMER*  All of Kanye West’s albums are amazing, even Jesus is King. So to pick them apart and separate them, is insanely hard. Also this is my opinion, and my friends mostly call me whack for it.

Solo Albums

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy1: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

This album is classic. It includes great songs like my personal favorite, Devil in a New Dress, which features Rick Ross. Additionally, it has tracks such as Gorgeous, Runaway, POWER, All of the Lights, and Monster. Additionally, Dark fantasy, the first song on the album, and H*ll of a Life, the last track, are amazing. It has such great songs, making it my favorite Kanye Album. The cover art is a bit strange though…

2: College Dropout

College Dropout, Kanye’s first album, has great tracks, with varying features such as Jamie Foxx on Slow Jamz, and Syleena Johnson on All Falls Down. It also comes with great songs such as Through the Wire, and Family Business, and Spaceship. The album cover is cool too.

Graduation - Kanye West - Hip-Hop/Rap Album Cover POSTER - Measures 12 x 12 inches3: Graduation

When you get Flashing Lights, Stronger, Champion, and I Wonder on one album, it’s ‘Bound 2’ be good. (Get what I did there?) Also good tracks like Can’t Tell Me Nothing, and Homecoming, Good Morning, Barry Bonds, and Good Night. Mos Def, one of the features on Good Night, was also on Drunk and Hot Girls, which is widely regarded as the worst song on the album, and one of Kanye’s worst songs. The Album cover is also arguably one of Kanye’s best.

4: Ye

It is short and sweet, coming with some of my favorite Kanye songs; Violent Crimes, Ghost Town, and All Mine. Also, a beautiful album cover, with a picture of some mountains in the Teton Range. All in all it is one of the best Kanye Albums, despite only having 7 songs.

Kanye's Reveals 'Yeezus' Album Cover - Singersroom.com5: Yeezus

Yeezus, the 2013 album. Sometimes labeled as the ‘most experimental’ albums by Kanye, has some absolute bangers, such as On Sight, Black Skinhead, New Slaves, Hold My Liquor, Guilt Trip, and of course, Bound 2. A CD disc in a clear case, sealed by red tape. The late Off White fashion designer made the album cover.

6: Donda

The Donda album cover, an all black square, is classic. An album titled in respect to his mother starts off with a song with just a chant of her name. It goes on to have some great songs such as Praise God, Jail, Ok Ok, Life of the Party, Come to Life, No Child Left Behind, Moon, and Off the Grid. These songs may be good, but they aren’t near the level of good as the MBDTF group of songs.

808s & Heartbreak - Wikipedia7: 808’s and Heartbreak

Don’t get me wrong, The Life of Pablo and Late Registration are both good, but in my opinion, they aren’t as good and 808’s, Yeezus, Donda,  Ye, Graduation, College Dropout, and MBDTF. That being said, 808’s has some bops such as, RoboCop, Street Lights, Heartless, Say you will, and the Kid Cudi Collab, Welcome to Heartbreak. The  album cover is a deflated balloon in the shape of a heart, staying with the theme of heartbreak. One of Kanye’s cleaner albums, this album is honestly really good.

8: The Life of Pablo

The Life of Pablo is a great album, with songs like Saint Pablo, No More Parties in LA, with Kendrick Lamar, on of the greatest rappers ever, Father Stretch My Hands parts 1 and 2, Famous, the Taylor Swift diss track, and I Love Kanye, the best song ever. With controversial album art, the pictures signify Keanye’s struggle with… certain addictions… and his Christian beliefs.

Late Registration - Wikipedia9: Late Registration

The third album by Kanye west, might just be one of his worst solo albums. (In my opinion.) There are some great songs, like Roses -which is about his grandmother’s surgery and him not knowing if she will make it- and Gold Digger, featuring Jamie Foxx, but to me, that’s it. I don’t really like any of the other songs. The album art is cool however, with the Bear standing in front of some big doors.

10: Jesus is King

It has a couple of good songs, like On God, Closed on Sunday, and God Is. This album is definitely more spiritual than some of the others, but that might have been its downfall. It is normally called the worst Kanye album, which makes sense. It’s not too good for Kanye.

Collab Albums

Kids See Ghosts (album) - Wikipedia#1: Kid’s See Ghosts

The collaborative album with Kid Cudi is one of my favorites. With Ghost Town Part 2 — Freeee — Reborn, and my personal album favorit, Cudi Montage. The cover art is a bit weird, but super cool, which was designed by Takashi Murakami. I don’t even know what it’s supposed to be… But this album is short and sweet, just like Ye.

 

#2: Vultures 1

I hear a lot of hate about this album, but I think it is better than Watch the Throne. With tracks like BACK TO ME, VULTURES, PROBLEMATIC, BURN, CARNIVAL, and F*K SUMN  make up a great album. Features from Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Freddie Gibbs all make me a little more happy. The cover art might be Kanye’s worst… If you know, you know.

Watch the Throne - Wikipedia#3 Watch the Throne

Frank Ocean has the best features off of Watch the Throne, on No Church In The Wild, and Made In America. But there are also songs like Ni**a’s in Paris, H*A*M, Otis, and Welcome To The Jungle. The cover art is a bit weird, but Jay Z makes it all better.

There you have it. All of Kanye’s albums ranked. Let me know in the comments if you agree or disagree.

Why Fortnite is a Game Worth Playing

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Why Fortnite is a Game Worth Playing

Fortnite is a game where one hundred people are on a battle bus where they drop onto an island to go to different locations to get different loot. Only one person can win in the game and their is a storm that closes every three minutes usually to make the island more little and little until their is one person left. You can even play two player on the same screen in Fortnite.

Fortnite has many different game modes going from solos to duos to trios and then to squads. If you’re really good at the game they have two different other types of things or game modes to do. The first of them is ranked which are competitive games. The ranked games have different ranks they are bronze, silver, gold, platinum, diamond, elite, champion, then finally unreal. To get to the highest rank you have to win many games or have good games and you have to get many kills according to your rank.

The second competitive game mode is online competitions. This mode makes it so you can compete for money tons of money hundreds of thousands of dollars you can compete for they have mix up Monday’s. Console cash cups, solo cash cups, duo cash cups, trios cash cups and more. The biggest mode to compete for money is FNCS which stands for Fortnite Champion Series. This mode has the most people trying out for it they have up to two-three qualifying rounds to qualify to the semi finally rounds which basically if you make it this far you are one of the best in the world.

If you can somehow qualify from semi-finals to grand finals you are officially in FNCS, which is the top one hundred people in your region which is like America , Europe and Canada type. Everyone who makes it to the top one hundred in FNCS which is grand finals gets money and the better you do in the twelve games you get in grand finals which means the more money you get. The top two to three teams in the grand finals each season go on to the finals which can usually be once every five to ten years or in the middle of that.

That means you can compete for millions of dollars if you qualify for that. Fortnite has a Youtube channel which weekly uploads videos giving clues to the next season that’s coming up to the game which means map changes, weapon changes, and scenery changes and environment changes which means they might add natural disasters again.

Fortnite also has a tradition every December which they call Winter fest its where they add winter weapons and have free gifts which there usually are like fifteen and this can include skins and gliders and pickaxes and backbling’s and trails. This season they added underground areas and a train that travels around the entire map to get you to where you want to go as fast as you can. They also added several new locations such as Grand Glacier, Reckless railways, and more. Fortnite has a new battle pass every season usually including one hundred items for only ten dollars.

If you don’t want to pay for the next battle pass Fortnite has v-bucks in the battle pass about one thousand and two hundred and each battle pass costs nine hundred and fifty so that makes it so you don’t even have to pay for the next season because you already can get the next one. Fortnite also has creative games in case you get bored of the same types of game such as box fights, vent wars, zone wars, and more.

I hope you enjoyed this useful and helpful information on Fortnite and why it is a good game.

 

How Smart is a Rotting Brain:TWD

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How Smart is a Rotting Brain:TWD

In the Walking Dead universe, we very quickly become familiar with “Walkers”, the zombies of this story. When A person dies in this universe they reanimate as a Walker and start attacking people without hesitation.

One thing about these monsters is their mysterious intelligence. Looking at the First Walking Dead compendium for the sake of simplicity. We see many events involving these beasts’ intelligence. Firstly we see very clear signs of limited recognition in which people are walking with the zombies undetected by covering their bodies in the entrails of a freshly killed walker, The zombies were unable to detect them because of the smell but once it wore off then they began to act hostile again suggesting that the Walkers can change perception based on new knowledge.

They also can recognize sources of food and even linger where they know food is such as hospitals and prisons. Some more unclear signs could be hearing recognition, mild speech, or group-based hunting. However, something very big we see is the act of someone “taming a zombie”. A good chunk into the book we meet a character named The “Governor” who is seen lingering with his family of zombies, he brings them food, and even tries to treat them like living people and it works. They seem to recognize that he brings them food and as such they don’t kill him but instead mind their own business and even show a small amount of submission toward him.

Looking at all of these points it seems fair to say that these creatures display very limited learning abilities, recognition via scents, familiarity with sources of food, and even a very very little amount of obedience or even symbiosis. Even though these feats sound respectable they are still outweighed by mental weaknesses such as almost no spatial awareness as they run into everything, inability to recognize threats with the number of times they walk up to someone and get slaughtered immediately, no sense of problem-solving abilities, and no concept of association that isn’t connected to food giving these creatures an intelligence level similar to a koala or cane toad which isn’t exactly very smart.

By coincidence however there is another much more interesting connection to intelligence, The Ophiocordyceps Unilateralis also known as the zombie ant fungus has strangely familiar connections to the behavior of these rotting beasts. The zombie ant fungus works by infesting the minds of worker ants through airborne spores, after the ant is infected it will become controlled by the fungus leading to the ant climbing above the nest from either a tree or some other stilt, The ant then becomes immobile and is consumed by the newly sprouted mushroom so that the cycle may repeat itself. Very Strange.

 

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The crazy season of the Dallas Cowboys

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The crazy season of the Dallas Cowboys

When the Dallas Cowboys did not have a great season last year they had to do everything to be back up top. In the NFL draft they had to draft new players. There were 3 to choose there pick. Their first pick goes to CeeDee Lamb, one of the best WRs in college. They had to wait till their turn was up. Then they choose Dak Prescott A QB! Then they picked Michael Gallup, DaRon Bland, Miach Parsons, Trevon Diggs, Tony Pollard, KaVontae Turpin, and Zach Martin! 

 

PRESEASON

There are 3 games that are called the pre-season games where the best players don’t play. Also, they lost all three pre-season games. It was the regular season where the best players could play. They will be playing the Seattle Seahawks. Then we did the coin toss since the Seahawks were visiting. They get to make them call tales. Then it landed on heads and they kicked it off to us. When the kicked the ball KaVontae Turpin was receiving the ball which we got to the 35 yard line on the are side. As the game went down the keeper scored as well as the seahawks. Then with 7 seconds left and one time out left we were up 42 to 36 if they scored they would win. Then they throw the ball which is incomplete. They had 2 seconds left and no timeouts. They had to throw it then DaRon Bland gets A Interception! He takes it down to the 40 the 30 the 20 the 10 touchdown Cowboys! It was A Pix six!

 

As the seasons went on they were 8-0! They had beat the 49ers, the Rams, and even the Eagles! They had a Bye week which means  they did not play this week. They could work on more plays and relax a little bit more. They Had to play the Chiefs next week they have won the super bowl back to back. We lost by 3 points but we are 16-1. It was time for the playoffs 8 teams would play and if you lose you lose. We beat the packers and the rams and we know where going to the super bowl. But the chiefs had to play the Eagles but the chiefs won.

 

   SUPER BOWL

The super bowl is one of the best events in the world. A lot of famous people come and watch the super bowl. The cowboys will be playing the Chiefs. Everybody is very nervous. The Cowboys had not made it to the super bowl since the late 90s. The coin flip the chiefs call for tales and it lands on heads. They wanted to kick off so they did and it was a touchback. Then they threw a 47 yard throw and got on the are side. Then they scored a touchdown 0 to 7. Then it was their turn to kick off to us and it also was a touchback. Then we decided to run and only got 6 yards. Then Dak Prescott got sacked and was lost for 10 yards. It was 3 and 14 so they try to throw it but it was incomplete. They decide to go for it and CeeDee Lamb is wide open he gets the pass and it is a touchdown! Now it is 7 to 7 and with a minute and 23 seconds in the second  quarter. They did not score and now it is half time. After half time is over the chiefs are kicking off to us they kick it a little short then Turpin catches it and starts running and he gets a bloke and there is nobody who can stop him it is a touchdown! Now it is 14 to 7. Then the chiefs get the ball back and we keep going back and forth its 42 to 41 and then the chiefs go for 2 and they get it 42-43. Then we missed a chance and there is less than a  minute left and then the chiefs throw a pick! Picked off by DaRon Bland he is at the 30 the 20 the 10 Touchdown cowboys. And then there was barely any time for the chiefs to score so the cowboys win the Super Bowl

What Are The Best and Worst Basketball Shoes To Buy Today?!?!

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What Are The Best and Worst Basketball Shoes To Buy Today?!?!

There have been thousands of basketball shoes made from Walmart And 1’s to Jordan’s and these are the best and worst.

One of the worst modern basketball shoes made was the GT Cut 2’s. These shoes look great but have really bad traction and grip, making people slide all around the court. They were a big downgrade from the GT Cut 1’s. The GT Cut 1’s are basically affordable Kobe’s having amazing cushion, great grip, and  amazing traction. They are one of the most affordable at about $120 to $200.

The PG’s are one of the best basketball shoes to play in. The PG 6’s are one of the best Nike  basketball shoes because of the cushion. These shoes are so comfortable and great for playing basketball they have good grip . They are worn by players like Patrick Beverly, Tyrese Haliburton, and Clint Capela etc.

The first NBA player to sign with Nike was Micheal Jordan. Micheal Jordans are most known for being lifestyle shoes but back in 1985 Micheal Jordan debuted his first pair of Air Jordan shoes.  He would bleed in these shoes because of how tough these shoes were.  They would be full of blood after the game and Mike had a lot of foot problems because of them but Nike would pay Mike every time he would wear them. Now Jordans’ are one of the most famous shoe’s on the planet.

 Micheal Jordan is his own brand with Nike a part owner. Jordan has signed many great NBA players to have signature shoes, some being Jayson Tatum, Luka Doncic, and Zion Williamson. My personal favorite out of these three would be the Jayson Tatum 1’s. These shoes have an amazing cushion and a decent grip. Its air zoom on the bottom of the shoe makes jumping and landing easier. This shoe is very affordable at about $120 on nike.com.

The Ball brothers are very famous because of their high school careers. All 3 of them played on the same team in Chino Hills and were some of the best basketball players in high school. Their dad Lavar Ball made his own brand of shoe before Lonzo ( the oldest son) put in for the NBA draft called Big Baller Brand. He made his son wear these shoes during his  rookie season . However due to the shoes horrible traction and horrible ankle support Lonzo had many injuries during his rookie season. After these incidents he stopped using these shoes. In the next couple of years Lonzo looked like a good role player but couldn’t stay healthy. Later in his career Lonzo got a season ending injury in 2021 and hasn’t made his return yet.

Probably the best and more comfortable shoes are the Way of Wade 808’s. These shoes fit your foot like a glove. They feel amazing when running and making hard cuts. You won’t get your ankles broken or get juked out in these shoes because chances are you will probably recover quickly.

Arguably the best basketball shoe ever made was the Nike Kobe 6 Protro. These shoes have everything you’d need in a basketball shoe. They have amazing grip, great cushion, outstanding traction, and look amazing. These shoes first came out in 2011 and are releasing again this year in great colorways. The most famous colorway is the Kobe 6 Grinch’s . These shoes go for a retail price of $225 to $1000. You can find them on shoe apps like Stock x and GOAT.

So, if you want to buy new basketball shoes these are  the ones I would recommend and hope you play great in them.

Top 5 Shoes for Volleyball

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An athlete standing on the court wearing white Nike shoes.
An athlete standing on the court wearing white Nike shoes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All athletes out there know that shoes play a big factor in how you play. All sneaker-head athletes know that they don’t only affect how you play, they affect how you look. They affect how you feel on the court.

With tons of different options to choose from these days, how could anyone decide what shoes to pick? Don’t worry, I got you.

Here are the top 5 shoes you should pick for volleyball.

5.) Gel Tactic Asics

Men's Gel Tactic Asics, black.
Men’s Gel Tactic Asics, black.

Now, these may not be the most attractive pair of shoes, but asics is an amazing brand for court shoes. With gel soles and tough materials, these shoes are perfect for traction and running. The heavy build on the shoes offers support and security to your feet and ankles. While the lower pricing allows these shoes to be for anyone. Although, the heavy build can also prohibit running and speed. It’s hard to look past the rather unattractive design, pushing these shoes back to #5.

https://www.asics.com/us/en-us/gel-tactic/p/ANA_1071A065-100.html

4.) Hyper Race 2

Women's Nike Hyper Race 2, white and blue.
Women’s Nike Hyper Race 2, white and blue.

Many people would describe these shoes as plain, but that’s not always a bad thing. For athletes looking for sleek, unnoticeable shoes, these are perfect. With the average pricing of $100, these are a popular choice for many athletes. They are cheap, comfortable, and allow the player to move with confidence on the court. But, the loose design can also lack the support needed for certain movements.

https://www.athleteps.com/nike-mens-air-zoom-hyperace-2-multiple-colors

3.) Nike Hyperspeed Court

Women's Nike HperSpeed Court, white and black.
Women’s Nike HperSpeed Court, white and black.

With few choices in color, these shoes also ride on the safer side. The sleek white and black designs match with any jersey or outfit. As someone who owned a pair of these as her first court shoes, these are a great pick. With the secure and lightweight build, these shoes support and guide for jumping and quick movements. These are some of the most popular shoes for volleyball. While they may not be the coolest shoes on the market, they are sleek, clean, and the cheapest on this list. Although, the light designs and the chosen material allow for the shoes to get real dirty real quick.

https://www.nike.com/t/hyperspeed-court-volleyball-shoes-vJLCz9

2.) Way of Wade 10

Men's Way of Wade 10, "Art"
Men’s Way of Wade 10, “Art”

Way of Wades are perfect for athletes wanting a bold look and great performance. While these shoes come in classic white and gray shades, there is also a large array of colors to draw every eye in the gym. Way of Wade 10s aren’t only for looks, they are also perfect for jumping, quick movements, and traction. But, these shoes are the most expensive on my list. The average pricing for these shoes is around $160-250, taking these out of the question for many athletes.

https://www.goat.com/sneakers/silhouette/way-of-wade-10

1.) Lebron Witness 7

Men's Lebron Witness 7's, black and red.
Men’s Lebron Witness 7’s, black and red.

Lebron Witness 7s earned spot #1 because of the lightweight and supportive design. When I bought a pair of these, I was afraid the loose material would prohibit me from making quick movements. But they actually secure your foot without making the shoe uncomfortable. With a wide selection of colors to choose from, these shoes are perfect for sneakerheads and athletes alike. The springy soles offer support for fast movement, and the low cut allows for full ankle flexibility. With that said, these shoes do not support your ankles. I’ve rolled my ankle twice in these shoes, but that’s not uncommon for volleyball players to do. The average pricing of $110 allows for most athletes to own a pair. But, the main seller for these is the design. The colorful designs allow for all athletes to feel confident in these. Who wouldn’t want a lion printed on your heel?

https://www.nike.com/t/lebron-witness-7-team-basketball-shoes-vHcv2n

Let me know your favorite sports shoes!

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