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    Robust correlation analyses revealed that smoking showed medium positive associations with caffeine intake (entire day: r = .40, morning: r = .34, afternoon: r = .30, evening/night: r = .28). As concerns personality traits, in line with previous findings (Gurpegui et al., 2007, Jones and Lejuez, 2005 and Waldeck and Miller, 1997)

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    AN EXAMINATION OF LEADERSHIP STYLES OF INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DIRECTORS _______________________ A Dissertation Manuscript Presented to The College of Graduate and Professional Studies Department of Educational Leadership Indiana State University Terre Haute, Indiana ______________________ In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Philosophy _______________________ by Marques Glen Clayton May 2017 21 CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF LITERATURE The literature review provides

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    Jackie Robinson Essay

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    Pasadena Junior College. At Pasadena Junior College Robinson set a National Junior College record in the long jump of 25’ 6 ½” (Ringer 22). After only one year at Pasadena Junior College Robinson received an athletic scholarship to the University of California, Los Angeles (23). There, Robinson became the first Bruin athlete to earn varsity letters in four sports (25). Robinson was a standout in football, baseball, basketball and track (26). After three years of college Robinson left college to work to

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    Canadian sport is divided amongst its classes. Not all people engage in the same sports or do the same things to stay physically active. In following pages, I have critically examined explanations on how to tell there are differences within classes, and what these differences mean to sport and physical activity in Canada. After examining some reasons why there is division within classes in Canadian sport, I will discuss what steps or measures would be necessary to take in order to achieve equality

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    Business Proposal for Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. The following is a proposal for Sirius Satellite Radio to gain exclusive rights to Division 1 college football. It examines Sirius' current business model and how this new line of programming could be incorporated in to the existing model. Sirius Satellite Radio offers advertisement free, subscription based, satellite radio service in the United States and Canada. Sirius was founded in 1990 as Satellite CD Radio Inc., but, according to Radio

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    Stephen King’s Life Stephan King is easily one of the most well-known writers in the horror genre. Often regarded as “The Master of Horror,” King’s impact on the horror genre is remarkable, and he has written both books and screenplays. Many of his works have been turned into movies, further increasing his popularity. Most people at least vaguely know who Stephen King is, but not many know his real story. In today’s time Stephen King entrances audiences and his classic books are converted into screenplays

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    different levels of experience. There is a level at the fifth and sixth grade level, the seventh and eighth grade level, the junior varsity level, the varsity level in high school, the college level, and the professional level or National Basketball Association (NBA). Basketball was invented in 1892 by a Canadian doctor named James Naismith. He started with having simple rules so all the players were able to get used to playing the sport very easily. Basketball has changed over the years and it will

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    violent in some cases during sporting events or even sport practices. Some people may view it as good pressure against the kids to make them work harder. But they do not realize how serious of an issue this can be. James Keller, a journalist for the Canadian Press, states “a father in North Vancouver was handed a conditional discharge for threatening nine-year-old on his son’s team.” Children should not be afraid to play the game they love. They should be able to go out and play without the pressure

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    in December 1891. Basketball was founded by a Canadian born instructor named James Naismith at the Young Men’s Christian Association training school in Springfield, Massachusetts. The YMCA developed rules for the game which were later used in high schools, colleges, and settlement houses. The game grew bigger and popular in a lot of areas. Particularly in urban areas, where games were sponsored by schools, social clubs, churches, and companies. Colleges sponsored tournaments to attract players to their

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    Concussions In Sports

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    Background Information To begin with, the concussion is a traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow or a heavy hit to the head or a violent shaking of the head, according to Web MD. It has always been a major factor in affecting the lives of athletics because most people who suffer from this brain injury engage in sports activities such as football, soccer, hockey, boxing, skiing, snowboarding, etc. Although it has very severe effects on kids, it can affect people of all ages. A kid that suffered

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