They can grow from 23 to 30 feet long and weigh up to 10 tons, they are also very fast swimmers and can reach up to 30 miles per hour. These mammals are very extraordinary, both physically and mentally. Orcas are built to do just about anything in the ocean and their mental capabilities are similar to humans. They learn and comprehend through
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child I never really thought about swimming as something that I couldn't do. My parents put me in lessons pretty young, and I was never a great swimmer, but I had a little bit of an understanding of what swimming was. I felt that I could probably survive if I was in danger. I did hear talk about black women. I heard that black women weren’t the greatest swimmers because we were
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greatest masters in music composition with no doubt. He became so successful even though he was coming from an abusive family, became deaf at the age of 31, his love left him to marry another man and he got the custody of his nephew who hated him (Swimmer, 1998). Beethoven is my
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The Brock Turner case is constantly in the media headlines. Turner a former swimmer at Stanford University was convicted in March on the charges of penetration of an intoxicated person, penetration of an unconscious person, and assault with intent to commit rape of an intoxicated/unconscious person. Turner was sentenced to six months in jail. Due to this lenient sentence there has been a media backlash at Turner and the criminal justice system. Currently, Turner is currently on probation for
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suits. The tight-fitted apparel was made from recycled polyester fabric, designed to limit aerodynamic drag and boost athletic performance. Today, it’s hard to imagine any sport that hasn’t been touched by technology. From the synthetic material swimmers wear to the carbon-fiber frames in cycling, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and other international sporting federations have welcomed most technological innovations that have arguably improved the games. While there are many variables
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Woman of Color Project on Wilma Mankiller My presentation is on Wilma Mankiller, the Cherokee Nations first female Indian Chief Can a young Cherokee girl grow up to be a Chief? Before Wilma Mankiller grew up to be her tribe’s chosen leader many Indian girls believed that answer to be no. Wilma had a lot to overcome personally in order to be a leader as Wilma was a shy and quiet person who didn’t like to speak in public or talk in front of a camera. One day while driving along the reservation
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Sexual assault is defined as, “physically forcing or threatening someone to engage in sexual activity,”(Krebs). Incapacitated sexual assault occurs more often, and occurs when the victim is unable to legally consent because they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs(Krebs). In recent years, the number of sexual assault victims on college campus has skyrocketed. Most victims are typically freshman. In 2009, two universities participated in the CSA (Campus Sexual Assault) study. Undergraduate
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Jackie Craig is a shy well mannered person. He is on the swim team with TJ and the others but barely mutters a word. How does him not speaking affect the team? Does it affect his swimming? Jackie was first introduced into the story when Coach Simet asked TJ “So how many more do you have for me?” Of course they were talking about the swim team. TJ then goes on to explain who he has drafted. When asked about Jackie, Simet says he only knows Jackie by sight which is probably because Jackie just
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can sustain well after other things have become a problem and must be retired. It's peaceful and relaxing. Many runners put on headphones and listen to music to try to drown out the rest of the world. Although you can do the same thing as a swimmer, most swimmers rely on the sound of the lapping waves and the fact that their head is under water half the time as a great way to unplug and forget their worries. Swimming regularly has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety and depression. It's a great
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