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Baseball Historian - Part of the Sports Historian Network - 0 views

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shared by Phillip O on 16 Apr 15 - No Cached
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      Phillip O on 16 Apr 15
       
      In my book, when the Red Sox sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees it was called the Bambino Curse.
  • "The Curse of the Bambino."
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      Phillip O on 16 Apr 15
       
      For nearly 100 years, the Red Sox never won a World Series after they traded Ruth. 
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      Phillip O on 16 Apr 15
       
      In 2004 the Red Sox finally won a World Series, breaking the curse.
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CDC | Home | Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) | NCBDDD - 0 views

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      Phillip O on 23 Mar 15
       
      In "Rules", Catherine (main character) has a little brother named David. David has autism, and has trouble communicating with other kids his age.
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      Phillip O on 23 Mar 15
       
      David's behavior is very wild and obnoxious.
  • resources that help identify children with ASD as early as possible.
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      Phillip O on 23 Mar 15
       
      David and Catherine's parents noticed the strange communication and behavior from David, and luckily caught it early.
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Cane Toads, Cane Toad Pictures, Cane Toad Facts - National Geographic - 0 views

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shared by Phillip O on 05 Mar 15 - No Cached
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      Phillip O on 05 Mar 15
       
      In my book ¨Toad Heaven¨the main characters are Cane Toads. Limpy, Goliath, and Nick are their names.
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      Phillip O on 05 Mar 15
       
      In my book the toads live in Florida, there job is to catch insects to eat for the family.
  • Cane toad venom is a mix of toxins that primarily affects the functioning of the heart.
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      Phillip O on 05 Mar 15
       
      In the book, the toads use their venom to attack some of the insects for an easier kill.
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plantation definition, meaning - what is plantation in the British English Dictionary &... - 0 views

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shared by Phillip O on 29 Jan 15 - No Cached
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      Phillip O on 29 Jan 15
       
      In my book the main character, Nick, is sent to his dad's plantation to visit him
  • a hot part of the world
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      Phillip O on 29 Jan 15
       
      In the book the plantation is in Burma, a country very close to the equator
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  • /cotton
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      Phillip O on 29 Jan 15
       
      He is at a cotton plantation that is then over run by the Japanese and Nick's father is taken away. Nick is then forced to be a slave to pick cotton.
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Vietnam War (1954-1975) | Encyclopedia Britannica - 0 views

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      Phillip O on 18 Dec 14
       
      In my book "All the Broken Pieces" a young Vietnamese boy named Matt, is taken away from his family in Vietnam due to the fighting there.
  • as many as 2 million civilians on both sides
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      Phillip O on 18 Dec 14
       
      Matt does not know what happened to his family, but he has a feeling that they were killed.
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  • United States.
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      Phillip O on 18 Dec 14
       
      When Matt was brought to the United States, he was put up for adoption and adopted by a family. (Mother, Father, and brother Tommy). He has to adapt to American culture so he learns how to play the piano, and plays on a baseball team. He is the best pitcher on the team.
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What is contract? definition and meaning - 0 views

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shared by Phillip O on 18 Nov 14 - No Cached
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      Phillip O on 18 Nov 14
       
      In the book Troy benefits from the contract because he is getting paid millions of dollars. The Jets are benefited because he can help their team win.
  • generally
  • A contractual relationship is evidenced by (1) an offer, (2) acceptance of the offer
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Concussion: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention - 0 views

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      Phillip O on 08 Oct 14
       
      In the book "Plunked" the main character, Jack, is hit in the by a pitch which gives him a slight concussion.
  • take a few weeks to recover
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      Phillip O on 08 Oct 14
       
      In the book Jack has to be benched for 1-2 weeks and can't take part in physical activity
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  • Concussions can also happen while participating in any sport or activit
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      Phillip O on 08 Oct 14
       
      Jack is playing baseball when he gets the concussion
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Hamstring injury Definition - Diseases and Conditions - Mayo Clinic - 0 views

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shared by Phillip O on 11 Sep 14 - No Cached
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      Phillip O on 11 Sep 14
       
      In my book "The Second Stringer" the star quarterback of the Warren High Lions -Rob Montgomery, tears his hamstring, it's up to Kevin Taylor to lead them to the championship title
  • football
  • You may be more likely to get a hamstring injury if you play
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      Phillip O on 11 Sep 14
       
      In my book Rob Montgomery tears his hamstring while playing football.
  • surgery may be
  • needed to repair a torn muscle.
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      Phillip O on 11 Sep 14
       
      Rob Montgomery needed surgery to reapair his torn hamstring and used crutches. He was also out for the season.
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