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Pro Wrestling, 2004.
This paper reviews whether the violence in pro wrestling cause violence in children.
1,960 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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The paper explains that professional wrestling, one of the most popular sports in America today, is an extremely violent sport that is built upon the centuries old theme of "good vs. evil," somewhat like a medieval jousting tournament. The author relates that, 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. The paper concludes that the evidence, though certainly debatable, seems to point conclusively to televised wrestling creating more violence in children who watch it.
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"The many fans of pro-wrestling (and there are many) do not think the violence is "over the top" or out of control. Doug Martin, a fan of professional wrestling for many years, and totally understands its current popularity. He says there is a "'constant search for new subcultures to enliven our entertainment diet.' Wrestling fills that void nicely, and its broad appeal is not unlike the intense popularity of NASCAR," he continues. Fans also say they know the moves are choreographed, but that is one of the reasons they love the sport. "That's just the point, wrestling fans say. They love the grunting moves and choreography for the same reason: Everyone knows they're orchestrated"".
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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.
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"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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Steven Greenberg's "Wrestling with God and Men", 2006.
A book review of Rabbi Steven Greenberg's book, "Wrestling with God and Men".
4,950 words (approx. 19.8 pages), 5 sources, $ 196.95
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This paper explores the theories presented in Rabbi Steven Greenberg's book, "Wrestling with God and Men". The paper explains that Rabbi Steven Greenberg works to reconcile his love for God with his homosexual nature. Greenberg identifies himself as both a devout follower of God and the Jewish faith, but also identifies himself as having homosexual preferences. The paper also explains that the thesis of Greenberg's book is that the question whether homosexual activities are permitted in the Holy Scriptures is actually a moot point: Greenberg seeks to identify whether the nature of homosexual love is permitted.
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"In his book, Wrestling with God and Men, Rabbi Steven Greenberg works to reconcile his love for God with his homosexual nature. Greenberg identifies himself as both a devout follower of God and the Jewish faith, but also identifies himself as having homosexual preferences. The thesis of Greenberg's book is that the question whether homosexual activities are permitted in the Holy Scriptures is actually a moot point: Greenberg seeks to identify whether the nature of homosexual love is permitted. In doing so, Greenberg transforms the question of homosexuality from one of sex to one of love, in which he asks how God can deny the nature of love through prohibition. The root cause of this problem is found in the passage "Va-yar Elokim et kol asher asah v-hinei tov meod" (Bereshis 1:31) or, translated, states "And G-d saw..."
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Wrestling With Chaos, 2006.
An analysis of the art and philosophy of ancient Greece.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper studies how ancient Greek art and thought were affected by their sense of chaos in the world. The paper argues that, from at least the time of Homer, the Greeks displayed an anxiety about their chaotic world. The paper charts the evolution of their response to this chaos, both creatively and philosophically, as depicted in their art and writings. The paper then turns to Greek drama, which it asserts is the culmination of this evolution. The paper assesses how drama served as an inquisition into the nature of man and a fusing of humanist expression with religious tradition. The paper quotes from a variety of original texts to support its argument.
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"As an early example of orally presented poetry, the Iliad is clearly an ancestor of drama on a technical level, both as performance art and as verse. The purpose of Homer's epic was primarily to provide a poetic record of an important event in the history of his people from which they could draw a sense of identity and pride after the fall of Mycenean society. In it, however, we can also see "three persistent themes of human interest: the nature of the supernatural, the intervention of the supernatural in human events, and acute observations about the behavior of men toward one another" (Hooper, 60). These themes would continue to influence the development of artistic expression and philosophic thought through Classical Greece and the rise of drama."
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Jacob in Genesis, 1999.
Exegesis of Jacob's significance, his name change to Israel, relationship of God & people of Israel and wrestling with angel.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 47.95
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"The purpose of this research is to provide an exegesis of a portion of Genesis regarding the meanings and implications of the change of Jacob's name to Israel. The plan of the research will be to set forth the background and context of the events in which the name change is described, and then to discuss ways in which the change reaches narrative and theological meaning for the writers of Genesis and the audience at which the book was directed.
Jacob's name change is specifically cited in two places in Genesis, at 32:23-31, when the angel that Jacob wrestles with says that Jacob's future name will be Israel, and at 35:10-12, when God appears to Jacob and more formally blesses him and designates the change. The most important feature of the background of and context for these passages is the status of Jacob.."
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Over-Training.
This paper discusses, in detail, that, in some sports, especially wrestling, the consequences of over-training can be devastating and can lead to permanent injuries and even death.
14,905 words (approx. 59.6 pages), 85 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This paper explains that the quest for the gold medal and the residual fame and fortune forces younger athletes from college and high school to over-train, especially in wresting where there is a motivation to reduce weight and perform at a lower weight category to have a superior strength advantage. The author points out some of the symptoms of over-training are the decreased ability to perform in terms of strength, power, muscle endurance, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility, a decreased in tolerance to training, prolonged recovery times, altered resting heart rate, chronic fatigue, involuntary eating disorders, disruptions in menstrual cycles, and psychological problems. The paper proposes that IgA, a protein of the family of immunoglobulins found in the mucus membrane of the mouth, be used as a marker of over-training.
Table of Contents
Preamble
The Problems
Dehydration
Over-Training
Symptoms of Over-Training
Injuries from Over-Training
Physiological Markers
Guidelines to Avoid Over-Training
Over-Training and A Weakening Immune System
Supporting Evidence for Proposal
Conclusion
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"The Profile of Mood States is an important psychological marker that can be used to create an emotional profile of an athlete. This is a high profile often used questionnaire than is extensible to different surroundings. The original questionnaire contained sixty-five questions. Later the questions were reduced to thirty. Test subjects often have to rate different psychological parameters on a scale of one to five. One being "no influence;: five being "completely affected." The questionnaire is subdivided into six subheadings: Tension-anxiety, Depression-dejection Anger-hostility, Vigor-activity (physical or mental strength), Fatigue-inertia (Remaining inactive) and Confusion-bewilderment. In order to avoid confusion with the answers of athletes who might not be completely forthcoming Morgan and co-workers developed graphical representations of the Profile of Mood States. This is called the Morgan Iceberg profile."
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Science Fiction, 2005.
This paper compares Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World", Kurt Vonnegut's "Slaughterhouse Five" and Stanislaw Lem's "Solaris" as examples of the science fiction genre.
1,310 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper explains that perhaps the best definition of the distinct genre of science fiction is human morality and technology in a dialogue, projected into the human future. The author points out that Huxley critiques not genetics so much as human fears of unhappiness and the fear of not being able to experience perfect pleasure at all times; and Vonnegut satirizes not so much the technology of modern war, but the institutions that human beings have developed around the new technology, such as the military industrial complex. The paper relates that "Solaris" contains elements of science fiction, such as the projected use of present day technology into a probable future, and a wrestling with its possible moral implications for humanity.
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"This coolness of tone is one reason why readers seldom feel the same emotional investiture in the characters of science fiction as they do in characters of other genres. Bernard Marx of "Brave New World" is as close to a hero as Huxley's novel is willing to have, and Marx is callous, clever, and mainly interested in bedding the main female protagonist, even though he occasionally questions his society's values. In "Slaughterhouse Five", the novel's initial setting depicts the main protagonist in 1968, where he is married and has two children. Although it gradually becomes clear that he is injured, and that his wife is dead, the reader does not care so much as merely appreciate the irony that, despite all that Billy has gone through, he may die by accident, even after having survived Dresden."
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Children In Organized Sports, 1999.
Examines the positive and negative effects, gender issues, competition, the role of parents and coaches, moral development, physical requirements, injuries, protective equipment and diet.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 15 sources, $ 119.95
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"Controlled sports permeate the everyday life of American society. Even young children are affected through their exposure to organized athletics, which include baseball/softball, soccer, football, karate/judo, wrestling, field/ice hockey, lacrosse, boxing, and rugby.
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"Controlled sports permeate the everyday life of American society. Even young children are affected through their exposure to organized athletics, which include baseball/softball, soccer, football, karate/judo, wrestling, field/ice hockey, lacrosse, boxing, and rugby. Participation in such sports can have both a positive and negative effect on the lives of children.
Griffin (1998) offers research and personal insight on organized athletics in an attempt to help parents make decisions about their children and sports. One of the main issues the author addresses is what impact sports have on the social, physical, and moral development of children. The basis of this book is that children see sports as more than just enjoyment and the enhancement of physical skills, particularly for the child who is an enthusiastic participant: "sports is about growing up ..."
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The Pentathlon of Ancient Greece, 2001.
This paper discusses the Olympic Games held in ancient Greece, various events, point systems, awards and participants.
1,440 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 4 sources, $ 47.95
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This paper examines how the ancient Greeks determined who would win the pentathlon, a competition of professional athletes who participated in numerous sporting events in Olympia. The author discusses the Olympiad Games, who was allowed to participate, particular events-javelin, discus, wrestling, etc., festivities, and awards presented to victors.
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"An event that was intended to show all-round development was the pentathlon. Five events were included in this activity. They were running, long jumping, discus throw, javelin throw, and wrestling. The exact order of events and the precise method of determining a winner are not known. Wrestling is believed to have been the last event and may have decided the winner of the pentathlon if a participant did not have a clear advantage in the first four events. Historians have somewhat been able, with some degree of certainty, to determine how the winner of the pentathlon was actually decided. If a point system had been employed, as in our modern games, there would be no difficulty in crowning a champion; however, no evidence has been produced to support a point system in the Greek pentathlon. With the absence of such a scoring system, we are able only to present some theories and assumptions about the Greek pentathlon."
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Brixton's Boiling Pot of Anger, 2001.
An exploration of the political and historical reasons for the 1981 Brixton riots.
1,353 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper discusses how in April of 1981, the tension between the police and Afro-Caribbean youths living in Inner London exploded in the Brixton Riots. It examines how the riots were the culmination of many factors that had ravaged the community in Brixton including unemployment, poverty and police harassment. It evaluates the then two-year old Conservative government, which had been wrestling already with a major economic downturn the Winter of Discontent in 1979 and the transition from an industrial economy to a post-industrial economy. It covers the main events during the riots and the post effect on other London ethnic minority groups.
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"Beginning in 1975, Britain had seen its general unemployment rise steadily. By 1979, workers in many sectors, including sanitation and transport were striking. The winter of 1978-1979 was called The Winter of Discontent as thousands of people were put out of work and thousands more were striking in a nearly general strike in protest of wage restraint. Bodies were piling up at the morgue, garbage bags on the streets, and the feeling of the working class and poor was growing more and more hostile. Although inflation had stabilized by 1979 unemployment remained stubbornly high, hovering at more than 7%."
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Japanese Culture Influenced by Sport, 2006.
An examination of the influence American sport has on Japanese culture.
1,082 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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The paper discusses the similarities between Sumo wrestling, martial arts and baseball. The writer notes that one of the influences on the Japanese culture is in connection with cheering. The writer details similarities and differences between Japanese and American sports events. The writer explains that the Japanese, who are usually more staid than Americans, cheer quite boisterously at sports events. In conclusion the writer states that American sports have influenced Japanese culture in all areas, including in the business culture, which is seen in the use of brand promotions at sports events.
From the Paper
"One example of the way American sports has influenced Japanese social forms is the way Japanese fans participate in cheering. The Japanese are generally courteous and take care not to embarrass a person before a group. They are especially polite when greeting strangers, and are slow to express their feelings to outsiders. However, none of these customs are evident in cheering at a sports event. "As such, the game here is slower paced and more strategic in Japan than its American forerunner. Also, Japanese teams revolve around their managers, who put their players through rigorous practice routines and spend a lot of time on the field during games in strategy sessions. Finally, baseball in Japan is more of a collective enterprise, and players don't receive the same attention and adulation that their colleagues in the United States enjoy."
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Fashion Models, 2008.
A discussion on how the media influences women to be thin, affecting even those females who are not overweight.
1,326 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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The paper states that no media outlet strives to influence public perception more than fashion magazines, and in their quest to mold public opinion, fashion magazines have had a negative impact on how women perceive their bodies. The paper comments that the consequences have been frightening. Images of overly-thin fashion models have had a negative effect on the self-esteem of women, and this low self-esteem has led to dangerous conditions, such as eating disorders. The paper highlights that the desire to be thin among American women, which has largely been driven by media influence, affects even the youngest females who are not overweight. The paper concludes that it is time for the fashion magazine industry to stop claiming that it cannot control this problem.
Outline:
Introduction
Fashion and Self Esteem
Wrestling with a Solution
Conclusion
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"Is there a way to remedy the hazardous effect that super-thin models have on women's self esteem? It's possible, of course, for women to simply stop purchasing magazines that are making them feel poorly, although they will likely encounter these same models in other media, such as television. Also, some would argue that models should look thinner and more beautiful than the average woman -- they are, after all, models. But turning a blind eye to the problem is to ignore overwhelming research that shows that ultra-thin models are posing a public health risk for America's women, let alone the risks those models are enduring themselves. To solve this problem, the fashion industry should borrow a strategy from high school and college wrestling, which have dealt with dangerous weight problems by requiring wrestlers to maintain a certain level of body fat in order to compete."
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Courageous or Not?, 2006.
An examination of the life of Kyle Maynard, born a congenital amputee.
1,466 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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In this paper the author examines the life of Kyle Maynard who was born a congenital amputee. The author looks at the courage that Maynard faced despite adversity at every stage. Maynard did not let the fact that he was different from other kids get in the way of his sporting achievements and he became a top wrestler. The author relates many aspects of Maynard's life as a definition of courage as he sees it. In particular he looks at how Maynard forced himself to play football as a child and wrestled despite the glaring differences to other children. The author clearly believes that Maynard is not a disabled man because disabled people have limitations that prevent them from completing routine functions, but Maynard does not fail to complete anything. He believes that Maynard is an innovator. A man that has found the courage to face fear, and develop new ways to accomplish the same challenges as any other person, with his own unique approach. The author concludes with his belief that Maynard is the epitome of what courage stands for.
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"Kyle is courageous, but not because he participated in football and wrestling. Thousands of people play sports every year. Certainly there is inherent pressure, but that alone does not make one courageous. What makes Kyle courageous is that he played both sports in the face of cynicism from outside forces. Despite his obvious and glaring physical shortcomings, he went out and performed at a high level. That despite the fact that he could not walk, run or throw, he played football, a sport that cherishes those very abilities. That in the face of a seventeen match losing streak, he found his way to the mat for that eighteenth match, and somewhere inside himself overcame his disability, to prove that in fact he had no disability."
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Climate Change and Developing Countries, 2008.
This paper explores the impact of climate change on the development of Third World countries.
2,032 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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This paper examines how climate change will impact the development of under-developed lands that figure to be (and already are) hardest hit by changes in the natural environment. In particular, the paper looks at how the development projects already in place in the developing world (or those now being conceived) will shortly - if not already - find themselves the targets of new, restrictive regulations aimed at cutting down runaway greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, the paper looks at the human toll caused by climate change and how this injures the growth and development of Third World nations. In addition, the paper examines the role climate change plays in depleting natural resources - chiefly water - that fuel important economic activities in lands that can scarcely be without these activities. The paper also looks at how the local tourist sectors of these countries will suffer (are surely suffering already) as biologically diverse locales decline in the face of relentless global change. Last of all, climate change as a precipitator of foreign control over the economic policies of developing states is discussed with a focus upon how climate change has wrestled control for many economic initiatives out of the hand of Third World countries and placed that control firmly in the hands of international regulatory bodies dominated by western elites.
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"Climate change means trouble for impoverished "Global South" nations in a host of other ways, as well. A study recently concluded by the World Health Organization insists that climatic changes unfolding since the middle 1970s could be causing (at this very moment) nearly 150,000 annual deaths in the developing world and approximately five million "disability-adjusted life-years" (DALY) in that part of the world, as well. In short, climate-instigated diseases and "heat-related morbidity" are both seen (at least by the WHO) as heavily impacting the developing world even though the developing world is hardly culpable for man-made global warming (Patz, 2006; for a slightly more recent study that affixes a greater responsibility for global climate change to developing lands, please see Raupach, 2007)."
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