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The Biohazards versus the Elite soccer match in the North Texas Soccer League in Dallas, Texas.
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Photography, Soccer and Bunco (210)Ever take a great vacation only to return home and discover that your only lasting memory of the trip is an overexposed, red-eyed monster lying on the beach? Photographer David Luria shows regular folks how to take more professional photos. Next, we visit soccer players in the North Texas State Soccer Association to learn why more Americans are getting onto the playing field. Finally, many are calling the dice game "bunco" the "bridge of the new millennium."
Bunco Facts:
- Bunco was introduced in the United States in the 1800’s during the Gold Rush. It originally was called Eight-Dice Cloth.
- The game is played traditionally with 12 players and is very social – fun at parties, socials or community events.
Getting Started: Bunco
- To play Bunco, contact the World Bunco Association to join a club near you, or to start your own group.
- To form your own Bunco club, you’ll need 12 players and nine dice.
Contact Information:
World Bunco Association
800-786-9456
www.WorldBunco.com
For more information: Search keyword(s): bunco
Soccer Facts:
- Most of the U.S. plays soccer in the Fall. But because of its increasing popularity it is becoming a year-round game.
- Most amateur soccer teams play one game a week and try to get together for one practice session per week.
- It is estimated that more than 18 million Americans play soccer at least once a year.
Getting Started: Soccer
- Shorts, sneakers and a T-shirt are acceptable gear for beginners.
- If you are ready to get serious then invest in some cleats, socks and shin guards.
Contact Information:
North Texas State Soccer Association
1740 S I-35, Suite 105
Carrollton, TX 75006
972-323-1323
www.ntxsoccer.org
Resources:
The Soccer Yellow Pages
For more information: Search keyword(s): soccer
Photography Facts:
- Before shooting think about what you are trying to show in the picture.
- "Red-eye" occurs indoors when the pupil reflects the flash. Most new automatic cameras have red-eye reduction features.
- Buildings look best in the sun. People and flowers look best in the shade.
Getting Started: Photography
- Check with your local college or photo store for courses in your area.
- You can learn to take great pictures with any camera.
Contact Information:
Washington Photo Safari
4545 Connecticut Ave., NW #1016
Washington, DC 20008
877-512-5969
Info@WashingtonPhotoSafari.com
WashingtonPhotoSafari.com
Resources:
Teach Yourself Photography
By Lee Frost
Arts-Entertainment-Recreation.com
For more information: Search keyword(s): photography
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