delusional state by enabling him (Blundo, 2000). Patrick desperately wants to contact Nikki but cannot due to a restraining order. Tiffany offers to take a letter from Patrick to Nikki in exchange for training with her for a dance competition in Philadelphia. Dancing for Patrick is a chore at onset however, he begins to enjoy it, though not near as much as Tiffany. Patrick is in love with Tiffany, and this love will eventually help his delusional disorder-erotomanic to be reduced or…
When looking at the natural sciences, we will see that doubting oneself is important in order to extend one’s knowledge. The sciences can be seen, as reliable sources because they use the scientific method and reasoning as a way of knowing, however the natural sciences are harder to control and to predict because of human irrationality and other variables that cannot be controlled. Thus, doubting could be a good thing since not everything could be known for sure. In 2008, occurred the…
Leeja Carter is a faculty member at the Adler School of Professional Psychology in the sport and health psychology department of Temple University. Studies have shown that, when confronted by their favorite athlete's bad behavior, sports fans utilize a number of coping mechanisms to retain their admiration for the athlete. These mechanisms include ignoring or refusing to believe the news of the athlete's misconduct (denial), forgiving the behavior outright, or gradually forgetting the…
of police misconduct. People feel like the police are abusing their power and this law reinforces that belief. Minorities are affected the worst by this law, they are targeted by the police. Two white sons whose father was the coach of the Philadelphia Eagles were convicted of having a “emporium of drugs”. Their emporium didn’t get seized by the police. Even though whites aren’t targeted, they are still persecuted through this law. The police don’t look good to the public, they have made some…
Michael Vick, once an NFL quarterback known for his amazing playing style and dynamic abilities, found himself at the center of a controversy that impacted the world of sports. In 2007, Vicks’ involvement in a dogfighting ring came to light, leading to his conviction and a 21-month prison sentence. This sequence of events almost ruined Vicks’ reputation and sparked broader discussions about animal cruelty and ethical standards in professional sports. Despite his rapid descent, Vicks’ story is…
United States lost to the front lines” (ww2db.com World War 2 database). Further more, according to a documentary called (The Forgotten Eagles- The 201st Squadron- in English) “President Camacho authorizes an Expeditionary Air Force centered on the 201st Squadron by sending 300 young volunteers for advance training with the U.S. Army Air Force” (The Forgotten Eagles- The 201st Squadron- in…
In the movie Silver Linings Playbook, Bradley Cooper takes on the role of Patrick Solatano, a young man who is released from the mental hospital after undergoing an 8-month treatment for bipolar disorder. Pat is originally institutionalized after beating up the man he discovered having an affair with his wife Nikki. After being released into the custody of his mother Dolores Solatano, and father Patrick Sr. Solatano, Pat decides to work on his own well being in order to win back Nikki. Though it…
The National Anthem represents the freedom that we have the in the United States. At sporting events we stand and salute the flag during the anthem to show respect for our nation and the troops that are defending our country. Unfortunately some athletes are in a “protesting” our nation by kneeling during the National Anthem. This act is showing disrespect to our flag, country, and the troops fighting for our country and it needs to stop. The United States of America is a place where we have…
Calvin Johnson Net Worth Calvin Johnson Jr. was born on the 29th September 1985 in Newnan, Georgia USA. His name is well known in the football fields, playing as wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. His professional career began in 2007 and already Johnson has a number of career achievements under his name, including, Detroit Lions all-time career leader in receiving yards and touchdowns, fastest receiver to reach 10,000 receiving yards and NFL single-season…
discretion is a mandatory component of our job, I am seeking your advice in particular because I know you to be a trustworthy man. If you haven’t heard already, Philadelphia Eagles’ star receiver Derrick Cowl was recently injured in a game against the Chicago Bears. After assessment by the team’s trainer and an orthopedic in Philadelphia, a tear of the right ACL and damage to the right medial collateral ligament and medial meniscus was confirmed. About 2 years ago I treated a similar injury…