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Term Papers on Miscellaneous
The History Of The American Basketball Association
Number of words: 1209 - Number of pages: 5.... from the first
part of leagues name, American. They had a huge promotion of these colorful
ball giving away over thirty million to children country wide. Mikan was
later named the first commissioner of the ABA.
After they set up the first teams they added a three point play to the game.
The ABA created this play to give the game more excitement and to increase
the scoring. It was a half circular shape that was outside the key. It was
twenty - two feet from the basket on the corners and twenty - three feet
and nine inches from the basket at the top of the key. .....
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The Paparazzi And The Legislat
Number of words: 1812 - Number of pages: 7.... glittering parties or trying to take a secluded vacation, the glamour figures of the ‘90s are hounded mercilessly by the men-and a few women-who wield long lenses and a brazen shamelessness (Maclean, 38). Today, paparazzi’s tread on private property, film celebrities during intimate moments, and even go as far as stalking a public figure.
Some of these photos can be worth in the millions of dollars. A single photograph of Prince Charles seen together with his mistress Camilla Parker-Bowles is estimated to be worth 5 million English pounds. .....
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The History Of Baseball Cards
Number of words: 1246 - Number of pages: 5.... in value because of their
rarity and because they are some of the early baseball
cards. The common card is worth around $800. All of these
cards are common, considering that there were no star
athletes back then. There were not many cards sizes during
this time period. The only size that I could find was one
and a half inches by two inches. There were many company's
that manufactured cards during this time period. They were:
Mayo Tobacco Works, Buchner, Kimball's, Old Judge, Allen &
Ginter, and Goodwin (SCD). These cards are rare, but .....
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The School Takeover In Michigan
Number of words: 412 - Number of pages: 2.... can we expect these students to go to college with the lack of preparation our schools have (or have not) given them? Not only are our schools graduating inadequately educated students, 29.7% of Detroit’s high school seniors are not graduating at all. (McWhiter, 6A) This means only one in three Detroit ninth-graders graduate in four years, and fewer than one in three ten graduates read at the 12th grade level. (Montemurri, 2A) Michigan schools are also lacking certified teachers, which creates a very high student-to-teacher ratio. It’s ridiculous to thin .....
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How A Check Is Processed
Number of words: 707 - Number of pages: 3.... and the customer the check is scanned in the automatic check reader. This check reader recognizes the customers account number, A.B.A. number (or routing number), as well as the check number. The computer system can the recognize the specific account and check to make sure that there are no returned checks on that account. Once the checked is approved, it is then printed or endorsed on the back with all proper information for Winn Dixie deposits, including the amount of the purchase, cash back received (if applicable), store location number, date, time, ca .....
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Hazards Of Smoking
Number of words: 937 - Number of pages: 4.... promoted in advertising.
The deleterious health effects of tobacco smoking have long been recognized. As early as the 19th century, isolated reports were circulated that cigar and pipe smoking caused cancer of the mouth. It was not until the 20th century--in fact, until 1950--that firm evidence was established that lung cancer was directly related to cigarette smoking. Lung cancer is now the most common cause of cancer deaths in men of most Western countries. Because cigarette smoking became a popular and fairly widespread habit among men during World War .....
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People Are Victims Of A Greater Force: The Environment
Number of words: 317 - Number of pages: 2.... in a rich neigborhood.
A young boy could be at the top of his life. He is ready to conquer the
world. He is ready to go to west point to study to be the best soldier in the
world. When his physical come back they tell him he has a weak heart. He then
finds out he got it from his father. It is nice to believe that a five foot
hudred and fifty five pound boy could play in the NBA. But his chance are slim
to none. Michael Jordans son has a better cance than makeing pro than anyone
else. Just like how a rocket scientist son would like to be smarter than
e .....
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