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    Steroid Use In Sports

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    Most people would hate if they could not watch their favorite player play the game that they love so much. “A positive test result in an athlete may lead to disqualification from a game or the loss of a medal” (“Drug Testing “). This loss of a medal or disqualification will destroy an athlete's reputation and name. If news of a positive drug test gets out that will forever change how you or anyone else views that athlete and it really makes you question if your favorite player was really that vigorous or if it was the drugs the whole time. A very well known Phillies player “Carlos Ruiz was found to have adderall in his system and was serving a 25 game suspension” (Major League baseball players…”) as well as “Donnie Sadler from the Arizona Diamondbacks who was suspended in July 2007 for using performance enhancing drugs” ( “Major League baseball players…”). All in all the lose of an athlete's job or medal is devastating for both the player and the fans. “Major League Baseball's drug policy—the Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program—was established by agreement between the MLB Players Association and the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball [...]” ( “Major League Baseball…”). The goal was to deter and end the use of banned substances, including anabolic steroids and other illegal drugs, and to "provide for, in keeping with the overall purposes of the Program, an orderly, systematic, and cooperative resolution of any disputes that may arise concerning the existence,…

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    Snapmaw Dichotomy

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    Sony has released several videos showing off the mechanical beasts that roam the world of Horizon Zero Dawn. These hulking beasts are perhaps the most intriguing facet of the game. In a world that has been taken back to its primordial roots, these beasts represent technology at its highest point. The dichotomy that exists in Horizon Zero Dawn is truly amazing. The first video shows of the Snapmaw. The Snapmaw is a crocodile-like machine that utilizes its powerful jaw and tail, coupled with its…

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    20 Obvious Reasons To Love Arizona There are endless reasons to love Arizona. With nearly 300 or more days of sunshine a year, we can enjoy all that our state has to offer on any given day; unlike many other states that experience snow storms, hurricanes, or earthquakes. Interested to find out why everyone should enjoy Arizona? The Grand Canyon: We deserve bragging rights for this one. Case and point: It’s one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Not many states can say they own one of…

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    We have many essayists and novelist today, one of the best is Edward Hoagland. He has written many nonfiction essays and books. In his essay ‘The Courage of Turtles,’ he talks about a younger him who seemed like an animal activist wanting to help rescue exclusive animals, not just turtles. All animals live off of gumption, searching, storing, gathering, and collecting anything they can do to keep living. Hoagland explains how his love for animals began, and how he even made mistakes in trying to…

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    Did you know that western diamondback rattlesnake can be found in multiple ranges. for an example they can be found in Arizona,California,New Mexico,Oklahoma,and Texas. What they eat for diet can be Mice, rats, rabbits, gophers, ground dwelling birds, lizards and other small animals. Some of the Diamondbacks predators are Eagles, hawks, roadrunners, kingsnakes, coyote, bobcats, and foxes. the diamondbacks can live up to approximately 15-20 years in captivity. The Diamondbacks live…

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    Why Am I Attending College

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    In these nineteen years of my life and being a college student for about two years, the one thing that I have come to realize is that getting a higher education from a good college is the key to success. I was raised mostly by my grandparents and my single mother while growing up. My grandma continued her education at Central Arizona College for her certificate in education, while my grandpa only obtained his high school diploma. My parents and grandparents come from poor families and not many…

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    In today’s world computerized career information systems are very important, as students rely in technology to learn about career development. Two of the career information systems that I had the opportunity to explore are Arizona Career Information System (AzCIS) and Iseek careers. Both systems present useful information for students who are interested in exploring furthering their education or interested in entering the workforce. AzCIS and Iseek systems are easy to read and understand and…

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    I feel Arizona State has very good location. Because Arizona State are very close to California State and Las Vegas, also share board with Mexico. So during the school break, I can go each of those place to have fun easily. At this point, my personal opinion is Arizona State is quiet place for study, and convenience to have fun here. On the other hand, Arizona State has less traffic than other States, Last year I were in Seattle, the traffic is huge problem over there, and people spent so much…

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    Carl Hayden as once being a “well regarded school…meant for white kids”, now littered with trash surrounded by abandoned houses. Davis goes on to describe the transformation of the student body as a reflection of Phoenix’s transformation. Giving a brief history of Arizona, Davis explains the transformation of immigration through the decades. As more Anglo immigrants came to Phoenix, so did the idea of segregation. East Phoenix was home to White families, and West phoenix- home of Carl Hayden…

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    Career As A Social Worker

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    Yet in Arizona, you can start your career job with a bachelor’s due to the different regulations. Since I am willing to get my bachelor’s first, then my master’s, having a bachelor’s in Arizona will get me into a Social Work job quickly. In the Social Work field, the clinical and healthcare areas interest me. A clinical social worker will usually help individuals work toward meeting their goals. It often involves referring the clients to offices and facilities that offer services they may need.…

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