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The Debate Over School Mascots
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This 5 page paper presents an overview of the debate concerning school mascots. The use of American Indians as mascots and symbols is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA231mas.rtf

The Greek Olympics
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A 7 page paper discussing the nature of the original Olympic Games and their importance to the Greek culture. The Olympic Games after which the modern Games are patterned have come to us as a model reported only in fragments that have been widely scattered and at times contradictory. Though we cannot know all of the details of the Games as they were held in ancient Greece, we can surmise many points from the information we have and relate the importance of the Games to the higher ideals of Greek culture. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSolympics.doc

The History of Japanese / American Baseball
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The History of Japanese / American Baseball: This 15-page report examines the origin of baseball in both the U.S. and Japanese cultures. In addition, it explores the way in which the game developed and how it was used to promote bicultural unity. Although now centuries old our country’s national pastime will never lose its luster. Bibliography lists 8 sources. SNBasebl.doc
Filename: SNBasebl.doc

The History of Lacrosse: From the Native American Stickball Game to the Game We Know Today
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A 9 page overview of the game Lacrosse. Traces the game from its origin among the Native Americans to the present day. Details the spiritual meaning of the game to Native Americans as well as its history among the non-Natives in their relations with Natives. Outlines the evolution in gear, rules, and playing fields. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPlacros.wps

The Impact of Mega Events, Such as the Olympic Games on the Hotel Industry in the Host Nation
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This paper looks at the literature and data to determine how the holding of a mega event, such as the Olympic Games influences the hotel business of the hosting city and nation. The paper looks at the way demand is created for hotel accommodation through a range of factors, such as price, advertising, complimentary and competing factors, disposable income and even fashions and tends. Holding a large sporting event such as the Olympic Games impacts on al of these factors and also create new and different pressures. Literature looking at the impact on the hotel industry is sparse, and is contradictory, some indicates short and long term benefits, and others look at long term costs and the negative results. A third perspective argues that the result depend on the city and the level of maturity in the tourism industry. This paper looks at the various ideas and then compares data taken form the hotel industries in Sydney and Salt Lake City to assess the short and long term impacts. Both indicate an increases in demand in the years leading up to the games and fall in demand and income in the years after the games but the levels of gain and loss are very divergent.
Filename: TEhotolympic.rtf

The Importance of Cohesion in Team Sports
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This five page paper considers the role of cohesion in team sports. The writer looks at team cohesion in relation to its determinants and consequences. Included in the paper is a consideration of cohesion is needed in all team sports and how the motivation of the individuals will impact on the cohesion and how this will transfer into the team performance and results. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEteamco.rtf

The Importance of Fans in Sports
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A 4 page paper which examines how the sports fans are vital to the success of sports teams and often act as another player, urging teams on to win. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAfans.rtf

The Influence of Hero Worship
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This 11 page paper consider the way in which hero worship may be both a positive and a negative influence on society. Using the examples of sporting stars the paper discusses the sociological and psychological framework that gives the stars their power and how it can be seen to impact on those what 'worship' them. Examples of sporting heroes, past and present are used, including Jackie Robinson, Dwight Gooden and O.J Simpson. The bibliography cites 11 sources.
Filename: TEherowp.wps

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