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Women's Participation in Sports, 2002.
Reviews four articles concerning the gradual increase of women performing and participating in exercise and sports activities.
1,361 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper analyzes and discusses four articles written about the increasing trend towards active performance of women in the world of sports. An emphasis is placed on the sociological issues and health concerns surrounding this trend. The articles reviewed discuss the positive psychological and physiological benefits derived from a women's active participation in sports. They also discuss the detrimental effects women may experience from excessive physical activity and the social barriers women often encounter in the athletic arena.
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"While the Women?s Sports Foundation article (discussed earlier) had outlined the sociological, psychological, and physical benefits of engaging in sports, two articles regarding women?s physical health in sports discuss the problems that women face nowadays in order to be physically fit and attain their ideal ?body figure/form,? which is the thin figure. The first article, entitled, ?Women?s Health and Sports,? is a research study by Drs. Stephen and Amelia Pribut, wherein the different physical problems that commonly afflict women as a result of sports and exercise participation are discussed. It cited the famous ?Female Athlete Triad,? which is a tripartite ?relationship of three (3) health problems? common among female athletes. This topic is also discussed in the second article, entitled, ?The Female Athlete Triad? (Women?s Sports Foundation 2001). These three common health problems are eating disorders, amenorrhea (loss of monthly period), and osteoporosis (bone loss)."
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The Life and Career of Todd McFarlane, 2002.
Looks at the background and successful career of businessman and comic book, artist Todd McFarlane.
1,421 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses the background and early life of comic book artist, entertainer, publisher, and successful businessman, Todd McFarlane. The paper explores the reasons behind his phenomenal success and the motivations that drove him to get where he is now. Also discussed are his accomplishments and how they have impacted our lives.
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"Meanwhile Todd continued to draw comic book characters and was determined to find a job in the industry. After countless rejections, he got his first break when Marvel/ Epic comics offered him a job in March 1984. From there onwards Todd continued to develop as a comic book artist and eventually became the number # artist at Marvel. His innovative penciling and covers for the Amazing Spider Man made it the number one title at Marvel Comics. Recognizing his talents, the company eventually gave him the opportunity to write, pencil and ink his own title?Spider Man. Todd had always had a passion for producing high-quality products. When given an opportunity to display his talents, he availed it with both hands and proceeded to produce the first copy of the Spider Man that hit the stands September 1990. It was an immediate hit and became the best-selling comic book of all times?selling 2.5 million copies."
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Drugs and Sports, 2002.
This paper reviews the history and problems of drugs and alcohol by participants in sports, including golf.
1,985 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses that drug use by athletes has been a problem from the Olympic Games of 668 BC to present time. The author reviews problems of alcohol use by professional golfers. The paper concludes that not all athletes may take drugs, but the author assures that the majority has considered it in order to get an edge.
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"Not surprisingly, many common medicines contain banned drugs or substances so an athlete would have to be responsible for checking with a doctor or coach prior to taking anything. But many athletes know they are taking enhancers. They take the substances because they feel they need a boost to enhance their athletic prowess. But, unlike dried figs, the performance enhancing substances can lead to many severe side effects and even death."
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Wrestling, 2002.
An introduction, discussion, and analysis of professional wrestling in America today and its effect on children.
1,965 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper addresses the question: Does pro-wrestling cause violence in children? The paper presents both sides of the debate and cites sources and legal cases that support the arguments. A conclusion is drawn that finds that most of the evidence, although still debatable, indicates an increase in violent behavior in children who watch professional wrestling.
From the Paper
"While many educators and parents seem to think watching televised wrestling matches creates more violence in their children, many others find their children are mature enough to recognize the difference between the reality of violence and the fantasy portrayed during wrestling matches. Michael Cunningham, a professor and father of two young sons said, "'Some young people are able to recognize the distinction between entertainment in wrestling and what is permissible behavior in specific locations and real life'" (Billups 2). Children have more sense than we often give them credit for, and most understand that violence is society is unacceptable, while violence in a controlled setting, such as a wrestling ring, is quite another thing."
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Modern-Day Olympics, 2002.
This paper examines the modern Olympics from 1896 to 1936.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper explores the founder of the games and the reason he wanted to start the games again. It explains the ways in which politics have been involved in the Olympic Games. The paper also focuses on the diversity of the athletes and the nations that they represent. In addition, it discusses the sports that were included and the technologies that were used. Finally, the writer discusses how the early participants were selected and the manner in which the games have affected us socially.
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"The modern Olympics have become an event that encompasses the idea of sportsmanship and unanimity among athletes from nations around the world. Since the inception of the modern Olympics we have seen people from diverse nations and backgrounds come together in competition. The Olympics are indeed an event that athletes and sports fans around the world have come to enjoy and celebrate."
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Corporate Responsibility, 2002.
An essay on the need for corporate responsibility, for both non-profit and general corporations.
2,411 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper examines why a high standard of ethical behavior is just as important for non-profit corporations as it is for for-profit corporations. The paper makes special reference to the recent problems with the United States Olympic Committee, which demonstrated that even non-profit organizations are subject to corporate failure and need to be monitored and regulated. The paper suggests that a responsible organization will in fact benefit from its own proper actions, as well as ultimately benefiting the wider business and social community.
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"To take up the moral objections first, one can argue that corporate social responsibility must be practiced because it is the right thing to do. A business executive should never find himself or herself asking the question: ?If I conduct my business in an unethical way, how much more money will I make?? Rather, each individual must determine how much gain is reasonable and, having decided this, match those expectations of financial gain with a business that can be carried out in a responsible and moral fashion (www.business-ethics.org). This is true rather one is raising money for a charity or trying to make a profit."
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The Birth of the Super Bowl, 2002.
Looks at the history and creation of the Super Bowl.
1,637 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper recounts the beginnings of the Super Bowl by first looking at the creation of the AFL. It looks at the role television had in the success of the Super Bowl and the tremendous amounts of money spent by both leagues which encouraged fans to pick sides. The continued success of the Super Bowl and some of the factors that contribute to its success (half time shows, commercial airtime) are also discussed.
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"By 1968, the year of Super Bowl I, America accounted for over 78million households with televisions (out of a worldwide 200million) and its popularity was ever increasing. At this point, television shows that are now steady re-runs on Nick at Nite, were entertaining Americans as they lived their ?American Dream?. Televised football games were highly popular (much like today) and were a ready source of commercial income for broadcast stations and football franchises. Television programs and commercials were defining what Americans should buy, eat and live by. It was a viable force then as it is now."
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Sponsorship, 2002.
Discusses the sponsorship strategies of the two soft drink giants, Coca-Cola and Pepsi.
2,501 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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The paper shows that it comes as no surprise that in the run up to (as well as during) the World Cup in 2002, Pepsi was found exhibiting very aggressive promotional behavior. Its approach was an unapologetic attempt to blunt the effect of the Coca-Cola marketing plan in Japan and South Korea. For this reason, it proves an interesting, individual study (for section one of this paper) in the use of ?ambush marketing? through sponsorship agreement. However, the cola wars have been going on for some time now, and this particular event was but one small battle in the greater struggle for soft-drink-dominance. So, in addition to an appraisal of the problems encountered by the two firms during the 2002 World Cup, this paper also shows how the issue goes back a long way. Sponsorship, after all, has been and still is vital to both company's marketing strategies.
From the Paper
"In contrast to this official sponsorship, Pepsi was forced to adopt a more indirect approach to maintaining and upholding the recognition of its brand name. They were not able to hang banners within the stadiums and receive television coverage that way so they "ran advertisements featuring a David Beckham [well-known UK soccer player] led soccer team competing against a soccer team of Japanese Sumo wrestlers." ("World Cup," 2002). Also, before the World Cup had even begun, advertisements in Argentina were run "featuring top international soccer players under a banner that read 'Tokyo 2002.'" The goal of this was to imply that Pepsi had some kind of a sponsorship with the 2002 World Cup to be held later in the year in Japan (Bikoff & Jones, 2002). Further attempts using television commercials by Pepsi were found in Ecuador and even the United States."
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The Importance of Physical Education, 2002.
Promotes the importance of school curriculum that includes physical education.
4,615 words (approx. 18.5 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 119.95
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This paper explores the history, the implementation and defense of physical education. It starts from the premise that a well-rounded child has a good understanding of his or her own body and understands what it takes to keep that body healthy and active.
History of Physical Education
Goals of Physical Education
Childhood Health Crisis ? Inactivity and Obesity
School Sports
Cuts and Inequality in Physical Education
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"The history of sports and physical activity is a tremendously engaging story starting with the early Greeks and the first Olympics, to soldiers and warriors throughout history. Indeed, an argument can be made that modern physical education was the result of war worries in and of itself. Like many other major achievements in the United States, the promotion of physical education was a byproduct of the Cold War."
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"Friday Night Lights", 2002.
Critically analyzes "Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team and a Dream" by H.G. Bissinger a book about community football.
1,894 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper introduces and analyzes the book "Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team and a Dream" by H.G. Bissinger. Specifically, it discusses the philosophical, psychological, social and ethical views from the book, in regards to life, sports, coaching and the students/players. Football in Odessa is the only reason most people live, and "Friday Night Lights" vividly shows the petty small town bigotry, small mindedness and mentalities that create a culture out of football and create life or death drama over winning or losing.
From the Paper
"Psychologically, the people of Odessa seem not only extremely simple minded, they obsess over the games as if they were life and death. One prominent businessman says, "'Life really wouldn't be worth livin' if you didn't have a high school football team to support'" (Bissinger 20). It would be funny if it were not so sad. These people, even those who are happy and successful, seem to have nothing else in their lives but these Friday night games. What causes them to lead such empty and superficial lives that football is the only entertainment? Admittedly, Odessa is a "wretched" place to live, and there seems to be little else to do there to keep society interested and involved."
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Terminal Ballistics, 2002.
This paper examines a category of ballistic science known as terminal ballistics, the study of how a projectile penetrates solids and thus is the mechanism of incapacitation.
1,505 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper explains that the penetration and ?stopping power? of a bullet can be measured using the kinetic energy and Taylor Index equations. The paper reveals that wound ballistics is concerned with the motions and interactions of the projectile with tissue. The author believes that, through understanding of the physics behind bullet impacts and penetration, the criminologist more fully understands how different types of projectiles react when striking flesh or other resistant mediums and can lead to better a understanding of the whys and hows of a crime. Formulas included.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Physics behind the Bullet
Wound Ballistics
Conclusion
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"To get the bullet in a vital area you need penetration. As a rule of thumb, velocity times sectional density is equal to relative bullet penetration. This is valid for bullets of similar composition. In good hunting bullets, expansion is consistently in the neighborhood of double the diameter and we assume the bullet will retain its weight. If the bullet goes to pieces, losing weight and consequently its sectional density, you might as well forget about it. The heavier bullet has a higher sectional density and will maintain the higher sectional density when it has expanded to double its diameter. In addition, the heavier bullets tend to have lower velocity. At lower velocity the resistance and consequently crushing force on the bullet nose, is lower, so expansion is delayed. This is why heavy bullets have delayed expansion, and do not show the same tendency to blow up on the surface as light bullets even though they have identical impact energy. It is how a given bullet interacts with tissue that determines its lethality."
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Mia Hamm, 2002.
A first person account of being a fan of soccer giant Mia Hamm.
1,358 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper presents a fictionalized view of soccer great Mia Hamm that has been drawn from factual evidence. The writer uses first person narratives and creates a fictional setting from which to display the wonders of the soccer champion?s abilities. The writer uses factual evidence to provide the fictional account.
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"I have never been a soccer fan. Well let me change that, I was never a soccer fan because I never knew anything about the game. When I was small I played for one season and I remember everybody running around in the sun chasing a ball until the whistle blew. It did not seem like something I could get into and I signed up for basketball the following year. Because I have never been a soccer fan I was quite surprised when a friend invited me to go to the world cup game with her. It was the day my view on soccer, and my love of the game was born. I know now I had never been a fan before because I had never had the opportunity to watch Mia Hamm perform."
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