Steroids are alive and well in sports today. Not until the 1960’s was the use of performance-enhancing drugs by professional athletes acknowledged as a problem (CITE). Today, steroids are widely known throughout all levels of sports, and are prohibited in all of them. Even though there are rules in professional sports as well as collegiate, athletes still find a way to consume them, even though they are aware of the consequences. Athletes not only have to be aware of the repercussions of…
A parent is loosely defined as a mother and father who raises a child to their full potential. Most kids are raised by either their biological and/or stepparent. In some cases, however, there are children who grew up not knowing their biological father. According to (Wolf, 2017), there are 82.2% reported single mothers in the US alone. With the ever increasing number of fathers being absent in a child’s life, it brings the question of how much of an impact having an absent biological father has…
their children’s lives. Sons are referring to technology rather than their fathers, and are struggling with tasks because of this. When sons consult their fathers, they are more successful at accomplishing tasks; this also strengthens the father-son bond. Considering these circumstances, Gillette released the ad “Go Ask Dad” for Father’s Day. It [the video] presented that 94% of teenagers ask the Internet for advice before their dads. Subsequently, it showed fathers of diverse backgrounds…
Jaxson Ziemann Miss Davis College Prep English 2 31 March 2017 A Hero’s Accomplishments Baseball is known as America’s pastime for good reason. The sport is does many things to draw interest to the game and how it’s played. Baseball is highly competitive, complex, and difficult to master. That is why people enjoy it so much. A game’s outcome could change with one pitch, and one swing of the bat. On Tuesday, September 8th, a ball is hit and leaves the field over the left field wall. Just like…
It's the dog days of summer. Football is right around the corner, moves are still to be made on the NBA front and we are smack dab in the middle of All-Star break. Days are long, sun is hot, BBQ's are blazing and summer love is in full swing. Turning on the news is a mistake, the hatred, ignorance, and negativity are consuming. No one televises the positive stories anymore. Yesterday, I attended my first HR derby, first of many. Not since the days of Sosa and McGwire have things been so…
Rich Piana took steroids, fully aware of the serious risks they posed to his health. However, the 315 pound body builder ultimately met the consequences of taking steroids, when he suddenly fell into a coma, and died shortly thereafter at only 46 years of age. Sports are largely about exploring and stretching the limits of human athletic skill and aptitude. As athletes, we work to enhance our performance and up our abilities to our absolute maximum. However, steroids, as a means to enhance…
gadgets, it must be the James Bond franchise. Ever since the chauffeur blows himself up with the cyanide cigarette in Dr No, we’ve been fascinated by the quirky gadgets. The scene were Q would present James Bond with the latest equipment has become a thrilling event in itself. Not only have these gadgets managed to captivate our imaginations on screen, some of them have found their way on to the mainstream. So, what are some of the most memorable gadgets of James Bond? Spiked Umbrella from…
Sharii, it is unfortunate that sports celebrities have an attitude of entitlement in regards to expecting immunity from criminal behavior on or even off the field. It also appears that some fans feel that they are an extension of this immunity. The incident you mentioned between Bertuzzi and Moore was absolutely brutal. I agree that Bertuzzi assaulted Moore with malicious intent and he should be culpable! Moore was left brain damaged, his career was over, with his disability hindering him…
The world is full of a multitude of colors that are used for both practical and aesthetic purposes. The colors that are seen when looking at different objects are due to the ability of the compounds in those objects to absorb specific wavelengths of light. In other words, the colors that are seen are the ones that are not absorbed. The wavelengths of light that are absorbed are determined by the electrons in a compound.1 As electrons move around, they can absorb energy and become excited. The…
during the season. There was also another case in 2013 when 13 major league baseball players got suspended from baseball from using performance enhancing drugs during the season. Some of the well known baseball players that have been caught are Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez, Sammy Sosa, Mark Maguire, and Jose Conseco. If the commissioners of professional sports don’t do something about…