The author takes us back to a simpler time when he was but a young, pre teen boy. ... This is, according to him, when his own "love affair" with these sports began, a time of innocence for both. ... Williamson uses and quotes from other authors, journalists and other knowledgeable individuals. ... He uses a very "in-your-face" style of writing, as he bombards us with facts, figures and quote upon quote. ... Toward the end of the article he calls upon all who are fans and who love sports to help induce change. ...

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It has also turned him into a little dark puppy, meaning that he has become someone that would do anything for the ones he loves and would do anything to protect them from someone who could potentially hurt them like Johnny's parents hurt/have hurt him. ... In the quote, "Johnny was scared to death. ... If something really really big were to happen, a teen who is losing brain cells all day long, will not react greatly under the situation. ... In the quote, "He wasn't scared either. ... In the quote, "The Supreme Court in 1988 banned the execution of those under 16 at the time of the...

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A Wallflowers Story "When you become a teen, it's like you get a second chance to remake your life. ... This quote is about how teens with the issue that all teens deal with upon entering high school. ... With economy rising, teen realized there was no need for them to work so hard anymore. ... Today's teen try's to reach this unreachable goal. ... And when Gay people come to there parents they can be accepted for who they are or they can be shunned, disowned and beaten by the people that were supposed love and care for them. ...

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This is a quote by the artist known as Madonna. ... She was quoted in saying, "As a black woman, burning crosses means something to me (Madonna-online). ... Instead, in 1990, one of the most controversial aspects of Madonna's life came about when she debuted her video to her number one hit, "Justify My Love." "Justify My Love" is a black and white homage to orgies, which was banned from MTV and VH1 because of its strong sexual content. ... "Justify My Love" was banned by MTV not because of any specific scene of nudity or sexuality, but rather for its overall tone of sexuality (teen...

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It reveals many secrets, such as the true meaning of "Smells like Teen Spirit." ... Special quotes about Cobain's life and personality were told by Michael Stipe, lead singer of R.E.M., Eddie Vedder, lead singer of Pearl Jam, and many other of his close friends. ... Through this book, one can further understand Courtney Love, and the pain the couple endured. Readers can also see how much love he had for his daughter, Frances Bean. ... Growing up, his love of punk music is what kept him going. ...

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• Grade Level: High School