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Basketball Coverage, 2002.
A comparative analysis of the newspaper coverage of two college basketball games.
1,273 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper compares the newspaper coverage of two college basketball games, one involving the men's basketball team at UCLA, the other involving the women's basketball team. The paper covered is be the Daily Bruin, published and distributed on the campus of UCLA. It evaluates how the message sent by the newspaper and received by the reader is that the women's basketball game is simply not as important a sporting event as the men's basketball game. Through a literature review, it also examines how social theories support the view that male sports dominate female sports in the mind of the public and that dominance inevitably is expressed in the media coverage of men's and women's sports in the country.
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"One might argue that some of the differences between the coverage of the two games is due to the simple fact that the men's team won their game (and was an upset over a highly-ranked team) while the women's team lost. If the outcomes had been reversed, perhaps the coverage would have been reversed as well, with the coach of the men's team and the reporter both complaining about bad refereeing. Such arguments would be fair, but they would ignore the more important differences between the two stories. There is no doubt whatsoever that the men's game was seen by the editors of the paper as deserving of greater coverage than the woman's game, not only in its place at the top of sports stories in the Daily Bruin, but also in terms of length, with the story on the men's game being almost twice as long as the story on the women's game. The story on the women's game was given short shrift in comparison."
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The Success of Basketball, 2006.
Examines how NBA athletes have contributed to the success of the game of basketball.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 95.95
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Once basketball was considered the bastard child in the arena of competitive sports. Today, it is second behind only soccer as the most watched sport in the world. This paper shows that understanding basketball's growing hold on sports enthusiasts begins with an examination of the professionals of the National Basketball Association. The paper examines the popularity of NBA stars such as Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal and how they have contributed to the popularity of basketball around the globe. The paper also discusses the African-American element of basketball.
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"In Kobe Bryant, the media created an icon out of a one-dimensional image. Although magazines and commercials made sure everyone was aware of Kobe's bright smile and exceptional basketball abilities, they ignored his flaws as a player and as a person. Fans saw Kobe's flashy drives to the basketball and thunderous dunks but ignored his selfish ball hogging and oftentimes unforgivable turnovers. Kobe's image heralded in a new era of basketball, one that demanded one on one skill and superior athleticism rather than teamwork."
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Fixed Base Operators, 2007.
This paper presents a critical review of fixed base operators in the aviation industry.
1,676 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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The paper explains that although the safe, efficient and legal operation of airports is the responsibility of the airport management, many of the individual services are provided by other organizations such as fixed base operators. The paper analyzes the specific type of services that these organizations provide, the range of employment opportunities offered by them and what changes have taken place, particularly following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The paper concludes that fixed base operators represent an important component in the nation's aviation industry, employment opportunities at fixed base operators are good and the salary ranges offered by these organizations are competitive.
Outline:
Review and Discussion
Types of Services Provided
Changes in Fixed Based Operators and Future Trends
Employment Opportunities
Conclusion
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"In the United States, a number of organizations play an important role in keeping aircraft well maintained and in training civilian pilots, including fixed base operators. According to Andrews and O'Neil (2000), "Fixed base operators provide a variety of services at civilian airports including charter flights, line service (refueling), maintenance, aircraft rental, aircraft storage, and flight training" (p. 17). There have been trends and legislation that have affected the way these organizations operate over the years, though, and these issues are discussed further below."
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1972 Olympic Basketball Travesty, 2008.
Details the three issues that created the 1972 Olympic basketball travesty against the U.S.
940 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper explains that, amidst the Cold War and the killing of 11 Israeli Olympic team members by Arab terrorists, the 1972 United States Olympic basketball team took to the court in Munich, Germany, and lost ... or were the players cheated by the Soviets? Dating back to 1936, no American team had ever lost in men's basketball in Olympic play. The author describes the final game between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, which was marred by controversy. After the loss, the paper relates, the U.S. team players refused to accept their silver medals.
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"This is where the strange confusion begins. After the Soviets in-bounded the ball, the officials halted the game for the first time. The officials decided to put three seconds back onto the clock because it was believed that the Soviet Team tried to call a time-out between Collins' free throws. The officials never acknowledged the Soviet time-out at the time; nonetheless, the additional seconds was granted; the first of a few "issues" that seemed to stack against the United States."
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Basketball Player Larry Bird, 2009.
Discusses the basketball player Larry Bird, who is above racial controversies.
1,160 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper explains that legendary Celtics MVP Larry Bird did not simply prove that white men could jump but also he is credited in bringing back the lagging Boston basketball franchise and infusing new energy into the league. The author uses the functionalist theory, which relates the individual to culture, media and society, to describe Bird's life and career. The paper underscores that, although Bird came of age during an era when America was becoming increasingly racially polarized and although basketball is a cultural template of racial conflicts, this white star has remained focused on the game and has maintained cordial relationships with African-American athletes on his and other own teams.
Table of Contents:
The Importance of Larry Bird
Chronological History of Bird's Career in Sports
How Socialized
Impact of Deviance
Impact of Violence
Athlete's Gender, Race/Ethnicity And Social Class Background As A Factor In His Sport Career
Economics of the Athlete's Sport and the Athlete's Career
Relationship with the Media
Functionalist Theory
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"Bird had no fancy schooling in the game and began playing after he received a cheap rubber basketball for Christmas, shooting hoops for hours in his backyard to dull the pain he felt from his parents' divorce and later his father's suicide. As for many disadvantaged players, basketball was his only solace during a lonely and troubled childhood. He also grew up with a strong female role model, although not with a strong male role model. In an era and a town where few women worked, his mother had to work long hours, away from the growing Bird."
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Basketball Injuries and Strength Training, 2007.
An analysis of the types of injuries and ways to prevent them in basketball players.
1,051 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper analyzes injuries in basketball. It reviews the literature with regard to the types of injuries that can be expected in basketball and how they can be prevented. The paper suggests that strength training is essential in the prevention of injuries and explains why this is so. The paper also explains why the focus of strength training is leaning towards the entire athlete for injury prevention.
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"The future of strength training in realtion to basketball appears to be leaning toward a focus on the entire athlete. It has always been known that football players, for example, require massive strength in order to be capable of defending themselves against physical contact on the football field. However, as basketball players in crease in size and ability, the physical contact that occurs in basketball continues to be more intense. Therefore, basketball players must be stronger and more in tone that ever before in order to meet the demands of the game. Professionals have also concluded that there may be a need to use strength training to build up limbs to an eqaul strength, as some parts of the body are toned more than others due to use. Yet, the focus on strength training to prevent injury is the key to the future of this type of exercise because of the increaed demands on players and the need for players to be capable of functioning at the optimum playing levels."
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African Americans in Basketball, 2002.
A look at the role of African Americans in the rising sport of basketball in the 1970's.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper will show how seventies era basketball helped to elevate the role of African Americans in the sport. By understanding the racism inherent in American history, we can see this offers positive and negative trends in racial identity.
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James Naismith and The History of Basketball, 2005.
Traces the creation of the game basketball through the life story of its founder, Dr. James Naismith.
5,050 words (approx. 20.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 127.95
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This paper presents a detailed look as to how Dr. James Naismith, Canadian theologian and teacher, created the game of basketball. The paper examines the influence he got from the game as a young child up until him experimenting with the early game in his capacity as gym teacher in the early 1900's.
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"After the practice, the captain approached James and asked if he would play in the team's next game against Queen's University. James accepted and for seven years James played without missing a single game. Even though, at that time, football was viewed as a tool of the devil, Dr. Naismith enjoyed it enough to block negative feelings expressed by fellow theology students."
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Argentina Crisis: Fixed Exchange Rate, 2002.
An analysis of the major causes of the decline in the Argentinean economy, focusing on the fixed exchange rate system of the country which seems to be the major cause of the problem, forming unrealistic expectations.
4,330 words (approx. 17.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 114.95
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The following paper examines the economic strategies adopted by the past Argentinian governments and the loop holes in their economic plans that led to such an economic disaster. This essay also examines the impact of the fixed exchange rate strategy adopted by the government of Argentina over the past few years.The writer uses some quantitative approaches to analyze the economic slowdown in Argentina and how it has affected the market conditions and what impact it has made on the standard of livings of a common man.
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"Due to the unrealistic economic policies and unwise decisions made by the government, the Argentinean economy is going through the worst times of its history. The general public is holding the government responsible for the worsening economic crises that have led to high rate of unemployment and decline in trade activities. The current economic crises are believed to be the worst economic decline since the economic crisis of the 1980s. The credit ratings agencies and several other economic forecasters have warned that Argentina is currently facing a threat of getting defaulted on its $132bn of debt. Due to the economic slowdown and the political unrest, created by the economic crisis, it is much likely that the government of Argentina will not be able to arrange the short term repayments for its debts."
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History of Basketball, 1998.
The paper takes a historic look at the sport of basketball.
4,020 words (approx. 16.1 pages), 24 sources, $ 108.95
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The paper takes a historic look at the sport of basketball. The author takes a detailed look at how the game has changed in terms of rules and protocol, and also delves into the differences between men's and women's participation in the sport.
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"During the winter of 1891, Dr. James Naismith, a student and professor at Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts "was struggling with a concept for a new type of game to condition young students during the winter months after football had ended and the track and baseball seasons were still several months away" (Hometown Delicatessen, 1997). In the next few days, Naismith invented the game of basketball."
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"The Basketball Diaries", 2002.
A comparison of the book "The Basketball Diaries" by Jim Carrol and Scott Kalvert's movie version.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 53.95
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This essay will examine both Carrol's book and Scott Kalvert's movie and compare and contrast the two. What will be demonstrated is that, although the movie is well-made in that it tells Carrol's story, the power of the diary in the novel as an expressive tool and framing device, which gives testimony to the best and darkest of youthful experiences, is lost in the movie and this lessens the impact and immediacy of Carrol's experiences. Moreover, the movie in turn makes its depictions too broadly and morally; this is a change from the subtle narrative strategy of Carroll, whose power of characterization is the ambiguity of human interaction.
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N.B.A. Basketball Players, 2004.
This paper discusses the process of motivating N.B.A. basketball players.
7,005 words (approx. 28.0 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 157.95
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This paper explains that coaching is nothing but a form of leadership that involves the skills of motivation, guidance, direction, and mending. The author points out that the setting of goals is highly significant for inspiration and triumph because it permits players to set a target with the help of a preconceived plan for evaluating their development at various points over the course of time. The paper states that the motivational level is greatly influenced by the 'pump-up' sessions at the beginning and interval time of the matches; the content of the team talk is determined by the relative position of the opponents in the league.
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"A tactful analysis of the various factors of confidence necessitated analysis of the interrelationship of foundation, organization and the behavior of the athletes. The competitive spirit in the sports demonstrates the circumstances for fostering the expertise and performance. The question arises as to what is the means of attaining confidence by the athletes. In the arena of sports psychology, the Achievement Goal Theory in relations to social perceptions is a widely accepted representation in the field. The past analysis in the sphere of Achievement Goal Theory reveals that the task-oriented approach has a long way in achieving the desired motivation and confidence among the athletes. An interrelationship between the guidance to achieve the objective and enhanced sport confidence is being perceived. It is evident that the motivation of the athletes towards achieving the goals is positively correlated to their sports confidence. Conversely, by emphasizing on skill development in the process of learning and competition the athletes are said to develop their sport confidence."
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Adjustable vs. Fixed Rate Mortgages, 1996.
Compares & contrasts the benefits & costs of adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) to those of fixed rate mortgages (FRMs).
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 63.95
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"In the early 1980s, most mortgage lenders were making long-term, fixed-rate loans only, and at the same time, most of the funds used to make such loans came from short-term deposits. This was a mismatch that meant that lenders were vulnerable to short-run increases in the cost of deposits, while at the same time the yields from their portfolios responded relatively slowly to rising interest rates. To solve this problem, Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs) were introduced into widespread use in 1981. They were difficult to market at first as homebuyers were accustomed to fixed-rate mortgages (FRMs), and they liked the security of locking in a fixed monthly payment. FRMs became an unaffordable luxury when interest rates increased to the range of 14 to 18 percent. ARMs attracted more borrowers, and this type..."
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System Of Fixed Exchange Rates, 1973.
This paper reviews the modern history of international currency exchange rates by focusing on the system of fixed rates based on the gold standard.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 39.95
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There is important historical precedence for arguing that a system of fixed exchange rates is most advantageous for the purpose of economic stability. Such international monetary stability was quite apparent in the Western World during the period between 1875 and 1914. The core mechanism for this stability was the gold standard. Most major countries then set fixed values for their currencies in relation to gold. These countries also allowed the relatively free movement of gold across their boundaries and agreed to convert their currency into gold at the established price.
The exchange rates between currencies were allowed to fluctuate in response to market demand. This meant that if country A were spending more abroad than it was taking in, the overabundance of its currency abroad might lead to a fall in its ... "
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The United States and Fixed Exchange Rates, 1989.
A discussion of the pros and cons of the proposition to return to system of fixed international currency exchange rates.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 47.95
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Introduction
"The purpose of this research is to examine the question: should the United States (US) return to a system of fixed international currency exchange rates? Both the pro and the con positions are addressed in this research.
The Position Opposed to a Return to Fixed Exchange Rates
At the outset of this discussion, it must be understood that the US cannot unilaterally discard the floating exchange rate system, and return to a system of fixed rates. The system to be used must be acceptable to all of the participating countries, unless, of course, one country is both willing and capable of defending a fixed exchange rate for its currency in the face of a system which neither recognizes nor supports such a rate."
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