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- 381: Michael Jordan: The early years.
- ... University of North Carolina as a basketball recruit. Even though Jordan at 6'5" was a man with potential, he still studied very hard in an attempt to get a good education, while competing in sports. Mike wasn't expected to be a star of the Tar Heels, since they had players such as James Worthy, Sam Perkins, and Al Wood. By the end of the 1981-82 season, Jordan, as ... 3000 points in one season, with the other being Wilt Chamberlain. Mike was voted Defensive Player of the Year in 1988. Jordan has been Most Valuable Player of the NBA finals three times. He was Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year in 1991. Jordan has also received three MVP awards between 1988 and 1992.
- 382: Jim Abbott
- ... Abbott even more remarkable is that he only has one hand. As a child Jim's parents always told him that he could do anything he wanted to do. They knew that their son loved sports. They hoped that Jim would play soccer, which didn't require the use of hands, but right from the very beginning, Jim loved baseball. So, Jim's parents bought him a baseball glove. However, Jim ... States Baseball Federation's coveted Golden Spikes Award. This award is given yearly to the best amateur baseball player in the country. That wasn't his only award. He also received the Academy Award for Sports Award for Courage in 1987 and was chosen as the March of Dimes Amateur Athlete of the Year for 1988. He later won the Tanqueray Achievement Award for amateur athletes. On baseball's draft day ...
- 383: Time To Put Sexual Abuse In Pe
- ... of almost 200 on the previous year. If, as the evidence indicates, only one in 10 of child sex abuse incidents is reported, then it behoves those in charge of children (parents, teachers, youth leaders, sports officials, clergy), to be vigilant at all times, to protect the children in their care and to report all suspected cases The importance of screening those involved in child or youth social or sports activities cannot be underestimated. The stereotype of the typical child sex abuser (generally and often incorrectly described as a "paedophile") put across by the Irish media following the Father Brendan Smyth case was of a ...
- 384: Kurt Cobain
- ... She had a very tight bond with Kurt. He was her first born. She had another child three years after she had Kurt. Her name was Kim. Donald was a mechanic. He was very into sports. He often tried to push Kurt into sports but Kurt just didn't like them. Even though the Cobain's didn't have much they seemed to do all right. Wendy dressed her children in the best clothes she could afford. They always ...
- 385: Gendre Stereotyping
- ... violence oreinted toys, and girls play with dolls. Since men and women are conditioned to be different from birth, it is not surprising that there is a huge gender gap. Gender gaps are common in sports, because sports are traditionally regarded as masculine activities. Women athletes, predominately tennis and basketball players, are afraid of losing their femininity. These sprots are known for having a large number of gay players, and therefore hetero athletes ...
- 386: Gender Roles 2
- ... is a totally different theme being carried out. Most boys magazines are comic, sport, and action orientated. The message is totally different. They model they way they dress according to their favorite musicians, actors or sports figure. Perhaps if women s magazines were more aimed at how to protect yourself from violence, STD s, unplanned pregnancies or how to be confident, and promote education, sports, extra-cirricular activities instead of how to know if your popular, or the must have lipstick of the fall, or how to know if he likes you, or what your favorite BACKSTREET BOY likes and ...
- 387: Hellen Nellie McClung: A Canadian Feminist
- ... as it delighted her allies. Nellie was a curious girl, she was always asking questions. This was not commonly seen among girls in her time. As a small child she would want to participate in sports with the boys, although she was always told she wasn't allowed. "I was hoping there would be a race for girls under ten, or that girls might enter with the boys. But the whole ... answer. She loved to think, dream about one day seeing men and women as equals. Nellie was always trying to make everybody equal. During her teaching days, she would organize football (as well as other sports) and let the girls participate along side with the boys. Nellie was first introduced to the feminist movement by a woman named Annie McClung. It was Annie who first inspired Nellie to take a stand ...
- 388: The War Against Athletes
- ... by exposing the entire scandal. In our case, itΉs the Supreme Court doing the cooking now, and the problem has jumped from the frying pan into the fire. In Don NardoΉs Drugs and Sports he goes to explain that an athlete might use drugs to enhance their athletic ability. (Nardo, p.65) Steroids, muscle enhancers, and other performance drugs have been suspected of playing an important role in many ... test pits parentsΉ concern against kids rights." Miami Herald 31 March 1995. N.pag. Lewin, Tawar. "Testing the usefulness of school drug testing." New York Times 2 July 1995: 2-3. Nardo, Don. Drugs and Sports. San Diego, CA: Lucent Books, 1992. "Under the Eye." June 1997: On-line. Internet. 10 Aug. 1999. Available WWW http://www.usnews.com/usnews/issue/990531/nycu/drugs.html Wren, Christopher. "Hair Testing by Schools ...
- 389: English Composition Driving
- ... heart beating for your pleasure. A mouth open to breathe air and to show their mood. And especially a morphology which reflects their personality. Most of them are fat like those who never practice any sports, that is why sports cars are the most interesting, giving you real pleasure, they have been built to race and express themselves. Those thoroughbred are only waiting you to turn on the key. Without them, driving would not have ...
- 390: Creative Writing: When I Was A Kid
- ... little Steven Stepleman, son of Leonard (a tough man who "gave you a shot" for "your own good"), brother of Howard (an even tougher, bigger man who played football and everyone expected to get a sports scholarship), the baby to Ellen (a loving but timid woman who swore that it was a busy schedule that made Len sometimes mean, but I knew better). No, I was none of these people. I ... hospital. My father was a distant man who was usually preoccupied with his career. We rarely spent time alone. Sometimes, when my father could find time with me, we would play football, baseball, and other sports. There weren't many times that we played together alone. My brother always seemed to be involved. Eventually, my father and I developed a pretty good relationship; he hung out with my older brother and ...
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