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    Does Fighting Have a Place in Hockey? Hockey is a sport played all over the world by people of all ages. Just like any other sport, hockey has experienced changes over the years it has been played. Rule changes, CBA renegotiations, and style of play are a few changes that come to mind, but there is another potential change coming to the sport: fighting. For many years the question has been whether or not fighting should be allowed in hockey. The issue is complex and impactful, and it can be…

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    Dog fighting is not only illegal, but the participating dog may never rid itself of the attitude and aggression from the fighting activities. Training a dog to be capable of fighting involves some very harsh treatments that no animal should have to endure. At any point during, and after a dog’s fighting career, it would absolutely exhibit hostile behavior towards people, especially other dogs. Dog on dog…

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    This year is expected to be a huge year for the WBU Novice World Champion Rock Blackwell. Blackwell was born in Baltimore, Maryland. His heritage is of African Hebrew and Yahudah Isreal descent. Blackwell began boxing at just seven years old and holds an amateur record of 156-28. It hasn't been a cake walk for Blackwell. He lost his first professional fight in 2009, due to a broken right hand and life threatening levels of dehydration. Not to mention, he was forced to jump up a class to super…

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    GAY SKI WEEK : TOP EVENTS FOR NEXT WINTER Don't miss out on the biggest and most exciting parties being held this winter. The long tradition of Gay Ski Week first began in Aspen in 1977. Today, there are almost 20 gay skiing and snowboarding events the world over. From Australia to the Aspens, gay ski events draw crowds ranging from hundreds to thousands of participants. From heated rendezvous in the pool to sintilizing drag queens at the club, these parties feature the best DJ's and will…

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    Nich Zlevor Case Analysis: Schlippenfall Thesis: Schlippenfall will not be able to recover on a claim against Tee for his injuries. Rule Section: The first rule applicable to this potential case is the Illinois Dog-Bite statue, officially referred to as Ill. Rev. Stat. ch. 8, para 366 (1973). This statute states the owner of a dog attacking or injuring a person(s) is liable for damages so long as [1] the injury is caused by a dog owned by the defendant, [2] there is a lack of provocation,…

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    Pitbulls are more commonly known as family dogs today but are often still used in dog fighting. There are more pitbulls in shelters across America than any other breed and only number 3 on the list of most likely to be adopted. Pitbulls are often overlooked in shelters due to their terrible reputation. But pitbulls are one of the most trainable dogs. In 2001 50 pitbulls were seized from a dog fighting ring Bad Newz Kennels, ran by NFL athlete Michael Vick. Most of these dogs had only known the…

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    Some people blame the dog for being mean, but other people like groups and gangs that support pit bulls and take action, believe it's the owner’s doings. If pit bulls were banned and eventually died off or euthanized, humans who wanted a fighting dog that looked mean and will do everything that their human asks. Humans would just choose another dog that fits a pit bull’s profile. Research has been done and checked and they believe that if pit bulls are banned, german shepherds would be the…

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    decision by the AKC in the early 1930s to give it a new name, American Staffordshire Terrier, to separate it from its pit-fighting past”2. The American Pit Bull Terrier has not been recognized by the AKC. The qualities that make these dogs tenacious “players in obedience and agility games also attract highly unscrupulous people looking for”1 strong competitors for their dog fighting rings. Pit Bulls can't lock their jaws. In a recent “study of 122 dog breeds by the American Temperament Testing…

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    As an owner of three different pit bull dogs they have their own different personalities. Duramax, Zane, and Bruce are complete opposites of each other. Most of people say something like “omg, he’s a pit bull there so mean. Watch out!” but that’s not case with pit bulls. There really sweet, loving, and friendly pets. Duramax is a red nose pit bull that weights about eighty pounds. He is almost two years old and the oldest one. He is definitely the baby of the house. When he’s sleeping, he has…

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    The Crucible: The Lessons With Pride Arthur Miller 's play, The Crucible, recounts the story of the accusations of witchcraft throughout the town of Salem, Massachusetts in the late 1600’s. Reverend Hale, a well-respected minister known for discovering if witches exists, enters the play expecting to make a decision if witches are involved in the town or not. Hale has great pride about his work as a minister and his ability to decide if there are witches. Hale struggles to find the truth in the…

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