...Sports play a large role in the communities where the game is basically the perception of the people. The society revolves around, and lives for the sport. With NFL, many cities make a majority of their money from the football games every Sunday, as well as, the fans buying tickets to fill the seats or viewers on the television. As shown through the movie Concussion, based on a true story about Dr. Bennet Omalu finding out about the brain damage in famous National Football League players after they have unexplained deaths. For example, Mike Webster a former Pittsburgh Steeler and Hall of Fame player died at the age of 50 (Litsky, 2002). Litsky (2002) included a quote from Webster’s emotional speech from his Hall of Fame induction into the article, “You only fail if you don't finish the game, “he said. “If you finish, you won. You have to measure by what you started out with, by what...
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...Name Instructor: Course Date: Pros and Cons of Freedom of Speech The freedom of speech is a political right of every human being to communicate their own ideas or opinions, using their body, or property to any other person who is ready and willing to receive them. This right is also synonymously used with the freedom of expression. Under the freedom of rights, the right to seek or receive information or impart any information regardless of medium of transformation is limited. This right as with any other has come certain limitations that and limitations to actions such obscenity, slander, libel, incitement to rebellion, violating copyrights and revealing any information that may be classified otherwise. The freedom of rights is recognized as a basic human right (Powers, 2). There are several advantages of freedom of speech. Top of the list is that we can say anything that we like regardless of the consciousness of the issue without fear of punishment or reprisal. This means that we can be able to speak up against any act of oppression that we may observe. This allows Amy people to speak up if they feel that any of their basic rights is being infringed. This right has led to their rise of philosophy and also political theory. Thanks to the freedom of speech people have been able to promote ideas such and capitalism, socialism, democracy and animal rights (Barendt, 89). The freedom speech has been beneficial in the area of constitutional and governance. People in different...
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...Transgenders Deserve Respect Caitlyn Jenner used to be known as a former Olympic track runner and a father of ten children, but today, he is known as one of the role models for the LGBT community. She made her first appearance on the ESPY Awards and expressed her thoughts on what the transgender community should have. It was difficult for her to come out of the closet, but luckily, she received love and support from her loved ones. Countless people look up to her for being inspiring and courageous. She is still learning new things of what a girl physically deals with. Caitlyn stated, “Thousands of transgender people are coming to terms with being true to who they are” and yet, they are being humiliated, abused, becoming homeless, and worst...
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...of emotional, physical, spiritual and moral development that is complemented and supplemented by Co-curricular Activities. Definition of Co-curricular Activities Co-curricular Activities are defined as the activities that enable to supplement and complement the curricular or main syllabi activities. These are the very important part and parcel of educational institutions to develop the students’ personality as well as to strengthen the classroom learning. These activities are organized after the school hours, so known as extra-curricular activities. Co-curricular Activities have wide horizon to cater to the cultural, social, aesthetic development of the child. Examples and Types of Co-curricular Activities Sports Musical activities Debate Model Art Music Drama Debate and discussion Declamation contest Story writing competition Essay writing competition Art craft Recitation competition Wall magazine decoration Writes ups for school magazine Folk songs Folk dance Flower show School decoration Sculpture...
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...children should have access to birth records Aggressive driving (road rage) could be reduced by anger management Air bag restraint systems reduce traffic fatalities Animal rights movement can prevent scientific advancement Athletes are good role models Bilingual education deserves support Body decoration is not a health risk Bullying causes school violence Censoring the internet violates free speech Charter schools should receive tax support Children's Internet Protection Act is unconstitutional College athletes and professional sports recruitment Companion animals enhance the lives of disabled individuals Digital Millennium Copyright Act protects intellectual property on the net Eating disorders are a widespread problem Faith based initiatives should be funded by the government Gender equity in sports is essential for female athletic programs to succeed Genetically altered food should have warning labels Good Samaritan laws are necessary to protect citizens Internet 2 (Internet product enhancements) Juvenile boot camps are safe and effective Juvenile criminals should be treated as adults Libraries should not regulate internet access Mandatory sentencing is unfair and should be abolished Parental violence in youth sports should be controlled Prayer in the public schools should be encouraged Prescription drugs cost too much Recycling sewage sludge into compost is a health hazard Student athletes should be tested for drugs Suburban sprawl threatens America's...
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...Rachel M Prof. Sarah Collins COMM 1113 – Summer 2015 Speech #2 An Informative Speech on Josh Hamilton General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about Josh Hamilton before cocaine took over his life, during the use of cocaine, and now as he is recovering from the addiction. Organizational Pattern: Topical Order INTRODUCTION I. Attention Getter: I have a story to tell you about a boy, blessed with a God given talent, who grew up to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional baseball player. A wonderful story, except that after becoming that amazing athlete, a monster crept into his life that has and will change it forever. Let me tell you about his journey. II. Credibility Position: Through thorough research about Josh Hamilton, his life and his career, I am excited to share with you many of the interesting facts and stories that I have learned. III. Reveal Topic: Lots of people in this world struggle with addiction, but only some people are blessed enough to get the opportunity to get their life back before the drugs. IV. Preview: Today I would like to share with you about Josh Hamilton prior to his drug use, during the use of cocaine, and now as he is recovering from the addiction. (Transition: First let’s take a look at the kind of person Josh was prior to drugs.) BODY OF SPEECH I. Main Point # 1: a. From the age of six, Josh spent as much time as he could...
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...Persuasive Speech Ideas These penguins are persuading their friends to take a dip in the cool water... but you can persuade our class on any of the following ideas or come up with one of your own. Remember these are broad topics so make sure you narrow your area and choose your side so that you can properly defend your position. Also I NEVER censor speech topics HOWEVER keep in mind I want the ideas fresh, some topics are very OVER DONE - for example: "smoking is bad for you" - no kidding I think we would all agree with that. "everyone should go to college" - DUH you are preaching to the choir. "std's are bad you should protect yourself" - well there is a new idea. "drinking and driving could kill you or someone you love" - again no one would argue with that logic. So if you are going to pick a topic make sure you approach it in a fresh and exciting way - for example: "Barbie is a good role model" "Smoking Cigarettes are bad for you, so smoke cigars!" 1. same sex marriage 2. adoption 3. heaven and hell (careful to not preach to your audience) 4. abortion (overdone) 5. TV violence 6. gun control (overdone) 7. TV ratings 8. internet 9. profiling 10. Vietnam 11. immigrant laws 12. exercise 13. Ford vehicles 14. cloning 15. breast feeding 16. bilingual education 17. voting 18. red light cameras 19. salary caps for...
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...the ribbon, entrance of colors (from different schools), invocation, opening and production number and lastly the Welcome address by our very own Dean of SBE, USC Dr. Challoner A. Matero. The first speaker was our very own Chairman of SBE, USC Ms. Joyce N. Yang, she discussed the Marketing insights:”IMC playing a vital role in Marketing Communication” and I learned that Integrated marketing communication plays an integral role in communicating brand message to a larger audience, Integrated marketing communication goes a long way in creating brand awareness among customers at a minimal cost, Integrated marketing communication scores over traditional ways of marketing as it focuses on not only winning new customers but also maintaining long term healthy relationship with them and most importantly, Integrated marketing communication saves time which is often lost in figuring out the best marketing tool. The Second speaker was Mr. Bong Osorio, PR Director, ABS-CBN he discussed about “Corporate Communication: The ABS-CBN Way.” And I learned the importance of the corporate communication. The third speaker was Mr. Hans Chua he discuss about “Digital Marketing: Roles that Drive Value for Organization” and I learned that Digital Marketing is really important because it is not only a rapidly growing force in the current marketing playing field, it is set to be the future of marketing, and it seems likely that digital media will soon replace more traditional...
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...Public Speaking 24 October 2014 When we were children, every single one of us idolized a celebrity. Whether it was an actor or actress, a famous political figure, I'm musician or an exceptional athlete, everything they did had an impact on us. And this is not just the case for us and for generations before us, but also future generations. In sports, one must have discipline, a strong work ethic and the unceasing desire to succeed. These are the values and morals that famous athletes bestow on children and young adults that give them the opportunity to become exemplary role models. But all of this can be completely erased if that athlete so much as humors the assistance from performance enhancing drugs. Steroids cause some of the most elite athletes on the planet to become shunned by the organization for whom they played and the fans that they disappointed. 4 in 10 teenage steroid users credit their knowledge of and use of the drugs to a famous athlete, which is why it is so critical to inform people of the danger that come with steroids and the numerous reputations they have shattered. It is my goal throughout this speech to not only enlighten you as to what steroids are and why they are such a problem, but also urge you to never let the use of these deadly drugs cross your mind. Listen well, because it is your right to be informed about a problem so common in people our age. Anabolic steroids is the familiar name for synthetic variants of the male sex hormone ...
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...Michael Jordan is considered to be the most iconic person in sports history. Throughout his professional career Jordan built the blueprint to which all elite sports figures are critiqued. In 2002, a young man named Lebron James made headlines as he received the hype of being the next Michael Jordan. After Lebron's first seven seasons in the NBA, the similarities to Michael Jordan are striking, but a viable case could be made that the two basketball superstars are completely different as well. One way in which the two are similar is exposed through statistical analysis. In Lebron James' first seven seasons in the NBA he has accumulated a 27.8 point per game average along with seven rebounds per game, and seven assists per game. When evaluating Michael Jordan's first seven seasons as a pro, we find that he averaged 31.1 points per game along with 6.2 rebounds and 6.1 assists. Overlooking minor discrepancies these numbers are strikingly similar, but we are forgetting the most important statistic in professional sports. The number of championships acquired. In Michael Jordan's first seven years he led his team to one championship in comparison to Lebron James' zero . Though the difference is small, it means everything in the world of professional sports. Another blatant difference between the two icons is the level of media savvy that they each possess. Stemming from his college days, Michael Jordan always had the media eating out of his palm. While many celebrities point their...
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...You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Many high-level positions in companies are filled by men even though the workforce in many developed countries is more than 50 per cent female. Companies should be required to allocate a certain percentage of these positions to women. To what extent do you agree? Write at least 250 words. Model answer In many countries these days, females make up over 50 per cent of the workforce, and increasingly highly skilled women are taking managerial positions. However, it is still a fact that high positions such as CEO posts are still dominated by men. Although this is not desirable, I do not personally believe that imposed quotas are the solution. Firstly, I believe companies have a right to choose the best person for the job, whatever their gender, in order to contribute to the success of the business. Forcing companies to hire, promote and appoint women could negatively affect business in the short term and even the long term. Secondly, to my mind the solution to this problem should be solved outside the workplace. Girls need to be encouraged to take more male-dominated subjects at school and later at university, and to aspire to do well in their careers. Girls and boys also need to be taught equality from an early age. This education can take place in schools and career programmes and in the home. To those who argue that quotas are a good way to initiate this change, I would like to point out that artificially imposing rules has not always...
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...Teaching Listening ‘Nature gave us one tongue and two ears, So we could hear twice as much as we speak.' (Epictetus, Greek philosopher) Listening is the language modality that is used most frequently. It has been estimated that adults spend almost half their communication time listening, and students may receive as much as 90% of their in-school information through listening to instructors and to one another. Not all listening is the same; casual greetings, for example, require a different sort of listening capability than do academic lectures. Language learning requires intentional listening that employs strategies for identifying sounds and making meaning from them. Listening involves a sender (a person, radio and television), a message, and a receiver (the listener). In addition, listeners must deal with the sender's choice of vocabulary, structure, and speed of delivery. The complexity of the listening process is magnified in second language contexts, where the receiver also has incomplete control of the language. Teaching listening skills is one of the most difficult tasks for any ESL teacher. This is because successful listening skills are acquired over time and with lots of practice. It's frustrating for students because there are no rules as in grammar teaching. Speaking and writing also have very specific exercises that can lead to improved skills. This is not to say that there are not ways of improving listening skills; however...
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...precious knowledge was divided only between the chosen few: from high priests of the ancient civilizations to the nobility and servants of God in the middle ages; from the dictators like Stalin and Hitler to modern moguls like Rupert Murdoch. In our times mass media became a super-power: it has a colossal impact on society as a whole and its political, economic, cultural constituents, therefore it must be governed and regulated aiming to ensure a freedom to communicate, diversity and universal provision as well as secure communicative and cultural ends chosen by the people for themselves (McQuail, 2010). The obligatory argument that always emerges when discussing necessity of universal media regulation practices is the violation of freedom of speech. ‘Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.’ (The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948, Article 19)....
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...Informative Speech: LeBron James LeBron James stands at 6 feet, 8 inches tall, and weighs 265 pounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers player was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. Most of his life has been like a never ending roller coaster. Not many people can go through what he has and still be this successful. He is a role model to many young basketball players, and has been a model citizen. Today I am here to tell you about LeBron James’ early life, NBA career, and his life outside of basketball. LeBron was a unique kid, who didn’t have what people consider a normal childhood. His mother, Gloria, gave birth to him when she was just sixteen. She struggled to hold a steady job which led to him having to move an abnormal amount of times, from one...
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...my church takes part of, and I am currently in the Girls Speech Winners Circle. I am an experienced competitive shooter and I have taken a leadership role by coaching younger shooters. The statements above describe who I am, and that I have a great ambition to be a strong leader, but where do I get this drive? The Bible is my life’s rulebook, and I try my best to be the best Christian I can be. Because of this I...
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