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    person on this planet is unique and has something that they are good at. Most people‚ when given the opportunity‚ will try to pursue a career that reflects their strengths and interests. Some people aspire to be professional athletes‚ while others would like a science career. No matter what field one wishes to enter‚ however‚ a college degree is usually required‚ which in turn favors those who had high GPAs in high school. GPAs‚ if you don’t already know‚ are based on the grades students receive in

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    my life. Although they weren’t always easy‚ I strived to do my best in everything and achieve goals that satisfied my own being. As I continue to grow up‚ I hope to keep aiming to do my best and attend McNeese State University and study Radiology. I believe I deserve this scholarship because I have the determination to go through college ready and willing to learn about things that will affect my future. I know that I have the ability to do anything I put my mind to‚ no matter how hard the task is

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    Juveniles Deserve their Punishment Juveniles are considered juveniles and should be given juvenile punishment unless it’s for something inhumane‚ such as murder. The United States of America has the highest teen murder rate out of every country. The reason is due to guns being easy to get‚ the amount of violence they see today‚ and the T.V. programs shown. The 2012 Supreme Court decision to abolish mandatory life in prison for juveniles who commit murder was not a just decision‚ because teens should

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    Every person has to earn a living by doing a job. We do not live independently‚ but in communities and have to find our place in society. Choosing one´s job is a challenge and it can take time to make a final decision and choose the job we would like to do. In childhood and even later as teenagers‚ we do not think hard about how important such a decision is. We want to be pop singers‚ actors‚ actresses or even top sportsmen. As we grow up‚ we become wiser‚ gain more knowledge about ourselves and

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    Two Professional Athletes Emmitt Smith and Jerry Rice both played College and NFL football‚ but for different Teams and they played different positions. They were the greatest football players in there Time when they were playing. Emmitt Smith also played football in high school and shined on the field there as well. He played football for Escambia High School in Pensacola‚ Florida. Escambia won the state Football championship‚ and Emmitt rushed for 106 touchdowns and 8‚804 yards‚ which

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    Professional athletes get paid over a million ¬¬dollars each year just to compete and advertise for companies while teachers get paid $40k- $158k per year. Boxer Floyd Mayweather‚ Jr. is the highest paid athlete of 2015-2016 making $150 million yearly with soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo of Spain coming in a close second with a yearly salary of $80 million. Teachers and professors in Luxembourg are paid the highest amount in the world with a starting salary of $79k that can reach over $138k. The

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    I think I deserve marketing because I possess what it takes to be a marketer. I am agile‚ dynamic‚ a good motivator‚ problem solver. I also perform well under pressure. I am loyal‚ eager to learn and honest. I like talking and selling. These are things I love to do and would not be bored or uninterested ever. I like challenges because I believe “Smooth seas cannot make skilful Sailors”‚ and I am ready to do what it takes to face the challenge. I am a quick learner and a keen observer too. I believe

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    THE EARNINGS PUZZLE: WHY DO WOMEN EARN LESS THAN MEN? ABSTRACT Even though it is against the law to pay women a lower wage based on gender‚ a significant earnings gap exists. Women earn less than men in almost every line of work regardless of age‚ race‚ ethnic background or level of education. This study discusses the disparity of income between men and women‚ and the primary factors that contribute to the disparity. It then looks at some of the legislation that has been passed or is under consideration

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    Economics of Sports Prof. Enz 4/5/13 Why do so many professional athletes go broke after retirement? After watching ESPN’s 30 for 30‚ Broke‚ my mind starting pondering this question of why and how so many professional athletes are blowing through the millions they make while playing their specific sport? It is amazing that someone can spend that much money so quickly. What are they buying and who are they buying things for? Where are they spending it? Where do they go wrong? When did this trend

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    Should Gay Athletes Participate in Professional Sports? Critical Annotated Bibliography English 112 Moebs April 4th‚ 2014 Borden‚ Sam. (2013 Nov 14) Robbie Rogers Reflects on the Season in the Spotlight as a Gay Athlete. Nytimes.com. 2014 Apr 4. Borden is writing about Robbie Rogers‚ a MLS soccer player who came out in early February and played for the Los Angeles Galaxy this past season. Rogers appeared in games prior to Jason Collins and was coined the first openly gay

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