1) Major League Baseball could have prevented the "Steroid Era" by taking action earlier based on numerous reports of players using steroids in the 1980s and 1990s.
2) Stars like Jose Canseco and Alex Rodriguez admitted to using steroids to perform better and sign more lucrative contracts.
3) While MLB said they would enforce any anti-drug laws, they failed to crack down on steroid use until it became a major scandal.
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Period 7 - Kaitlynn Aguilera - End Teen Violencemrsalcido
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The document discusses the impact of the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia. It affected many Cambodians mentally and physically, causing psychological issues. The presenter's family experienced the effects firsthand. The current generation still feels the negative influence. Pol Pot started the Khmer Rouge movement in the jungle to remove Western influence. Those who opposed the regime were tortured and killed, including children. Some former Khmer Rouge members were brought to the US unintentionally. This affected communities through increased violence. A gang formed from Cambodian refugees called TRG. Helping programs were established but some argue it is unfair to only help Cambodians. Overall it highlights the long-lasting human impacts of the Khmer Rouge genocide.
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The document discusses poverty in Cambodia and Thailand. It notes that while tourism thrives in these Southeast Asian countries, much of the population lives in poverty. Poverty leads to issues like human trafficking, gang involvement, and deaths from starvation and disease. The rates of these problems are alarming. Government intervention is needed to address the root causes of poverty and improve conditions.
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This document summarizes the history of performance enhancing drug use in Major League Baseball from the 1990s steroid era to recent scandals. It describes how home run records fell rapidly in the late 90s, which was later attributed to widespread steroid use by stars like Barry Bonds and Mark McGwire. Several investigations like the Mitchell Report revealed the extent of PED use throughout MLB. While PED use has declined significantly since stricter testing was implemented, occasional cases still emerge, showing that completely eliminating their use remains an ongoing challenge for the league.
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Sports leagues and venues have begun implementing fan codes of conduct to regulate spectator behavior in response to incidents of fan misbehavior. These codes prohibit offensive language, throwing objects, unruly behavior, and outline punishments such as ejection or banning. They were created to protect fans and the business of sports. The document discusses examples of fan misbehavior in various sports leagues and a specific incident where a fan was severely beaten that led the government to propose banning violent fans from future games.
Anabolic steroids increase muscle growth but have many health risks. They work by increasing protein synthesis and tissue growth, especially in muscles. Known steroids include Anavar, Deca Durabolin, Dianabol, and Testosterone. Major League Baseball has struggled with steroid use for decades. The Mitchell Report named over 80 players for using steroids and made recommendations to strengthen MLB's drug policy. Some players like Jason Giambi and Gary Sheffield admitted to using steroids. High school steroid use is also a problem according to surveys.
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Period#3-Ivan Pichardo-Steroid and Performance Enhancing Drugs in Baseball
1. Steroids and Performance Enhancing Drugs in Baseball Presentation by :Ivan Pichardo SLC: Liberal Arts
2. The Importance Grew up a baseball fan Became a baseball fan during the “Steroid Era” I play baseball and love baseball
3. Could it had been prevented? Major League Baseball could of prevent the “Steroid Era” Long before it blew up to be the monster it was. Numerous Reports about players using steroids.
4. Time Line In 1980, a LA writer came out with a story claiming that Jose Canseco was the biggest steroid user Numerous team called the 1989 A’s, the Oakland Raiders due to their size. Anabolic steriod act was put out in the U.S making it illegal to sell, or use them.
5. Continued MLB baseball stated that any law or act put out by the U.S about drugs will be enforced in the MLB.
6. Jose Canseco Won rookie of the year Couple years later, broke his wrost and missed half the year, still hit 36 homeruns. Admitted to suing steroids and said it “ made him the player he was” Juiced: Wild Times, Rampant 'Roids, Smash Hits, and How Baseball Got Big Vindicated: Big Names, Big Liars, and the Battle to Save Baseball
7. Alex Rodriguez He was Baseballs Cover Boy Won Rookie of the year Signed a 10 year $250 million Contract With The Texas Rangers Said he used steroids because “ there was a lot of pressure to perform and perform beyond good.” He got himself another 10 year contract, this time 275 million during the time he used steroids
9. Conclusion MLB could have prevented the “steroid era” before it became the monster it set out to be. They used to much time trying to find out when all the evidence was right there in front of their eyes.
10. Work cited Bryant, Howard. Juicing the Game: Drugs, Power, and the Fight for the Soul of Major League Baseball. 1st. Edition Plume, 2006. 1-419. Print. InText (Bryant) Canseco, Jose. Juiced: Wild Times, Rampant 'Roids, Smash Hits, and How Baseball Got Big. 1st Ed. . It Books, 2006. 304. Print. InText (Canseco) Roberts, Selena. A-Rod: The Many Lives of Alex Rodriguez. 1st. Ed. Harper, 2009. 1-271. Print. InText (Roberts)
11. Smith, Gary. "Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa Treated the Nation to a Home - 12.21.98 - SI Vault." Breaking News, Real-time Scores and Daily Analysis from Sports Illustrated SI.com . 21 Dec. 1998. Web. 19 Dec. 2010. <http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1014828/index.htm>. InText (Smith) Walker, Eric. “ Steroids, Other “Drugs”, and Baseball” (2009): n.pag.web. 15 Nov 2010 <http://steriods-and-baseball.com> InText (Walker) Roberts, Selena. "Baseball's Steroid Era » List of Steroid Users, Implicated Players, Suspensions."Baseball's Steroid Era » News, Lists, Quotes, Timelines, Statistics. Web. 17 Nov. 2010. <http://www.baseballssteroidera.com/bse-list-steroid-hgh-users-baseball.html#manny-ramirez> InText (Roberts) Roberts, Selena. "Baseball's Steroid Era » Performance-Enhancing Drugs List » Definitions, Side Effects." Baseball's Steroid Era » News, Lists, Quotes, Timelines, Statistics. Web. 17 Nov. 2010. <http://www.baseballssteroidera.com/bse-all-performance-enhancing-drugs-list-baseball.html>.
12. A-Rod admits, regrets use of PEDs. Perf. Rodriguez, Alex, Gamons, Peter. 2009, Film. <http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3894847>. This video is a confession. It was about Alex Rodriguez coming clean about his Pads use. He is interviewed by Peter Gammons, one of baseballs more famous people. He regretted it and explained why he used it and when. This is a good source because its someone talking and telling me information. A-Rod is admitting to using PEDs and explains everything and anything he is asked. InText (Gammons), or (Rodriguez) Gaffney, Gary. "Hall of Famer Whitey Herzog: MLB Allowed Stroids to Juice the Game." Steroid Nation . Web. 19 Dec. 2010. <http://grg51.typepad.com/steroid_nation/2010/07/hall-of-famer-whitey-herzog-mlb-allowed-stroids-to-juice-the-game.html>. InText (Gaffney) RHODEN, WILLIAM C. "Why Should Baseball Keep Talking About the Past." Newyorktime.com . 12 Jan. 2010. Web. 19 Dec. 2010. <http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/13/sports/baseball/13rhoden.html>. Newspaper