Contender

The Contender (Cliffs Notes)
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A multicultural perennial favorite by Robert Lipsyte, The Contender is a moral tale that emphasizes the importance of the fight rather than the prize, the quality of the struggle over the outcome. Hence, becoming a contender is what Alfred Brooks learns to do as he literally fights young boxers and figuratively braves the inner struggle of peer pressure.

The Contender
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Robert Lipsyte's novel, The Contender, is written for pre-teens and struggling students. The story is about Alfred Brooks, a young Harlem teen who works at a grocery store and discovers boxing through Donatelli, a successful coach. Until then, Alfred has dropped out of high school at 11th grade to work a dead-end job at family owned supermarket in Harlem. It's not until his friends Henry and James get in trouble that he decides to take up boxing with Donatelli who sees a contender much like the film, On the Waterfront starring Marlon Brando as a man who could have been a contender. Alfred's story can relate to the youth today and it's not so much about winning as it is about getting in shape and striving for something. Alfred begins his journey to be a boxer by training himself with Donatelli's help and belief in him to be the next contender despite all the risks of physical damage. It's not until Alfred starts striving to become a boxer that he becomes more alive in character and somebody to root for in life.

Wilson Men's Tour Contender Tennis Shoe,White/Black/Blue,11 M US
$99.95
Wilson Tour Contender Tennis Shoe Wilson tennis footwear is designed to meet the demands of different athletes and player profiles. The line is divided into collections that serve specific purposes. The Tour Collection is super lightweight, breathable and fits like a glove. The Trance Collection is renowned for supreme durability and unrivaled stability. Finally, the Pro Staff Collection provides all-around comfort and all-court performance. The Wilson Tour Contender is part of a new 2009 Wilson tennis shoe line. The Tour Contender is an all-new style with a lightweight, glove-like feel. Continues the use of Wilson's DST Foam cushioning in the heel and forefoot with a lightweight, breathable synthetic upper. Soft-molded TPU rear-focused stability support and sculpted TPU arch bridge. Comfort Last Breathable, Lightweight Micro-Perforated Synthetic Leather Upper DST Foam in Heel & Forefoot Ortholite Comfort Foam Sockliner EVA Insole Board Scuplted TPU Arch Bridge All Court Herringbone Outsole Available in width D (Medium). Average weight: 11.8 oz. (Size 10.5)? Color: White/Black/Blue

The Contender
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Royal Crown Review is a lcoal Los Angeles swing combo(fronted by crooner Eddie Nichols), that doesn't nessicarily stick to swing. It is not uncommon to hear Nichols singing an Elvis Presley cover, or the band playing a Dizzie Gillespie tune or a rockabilly song. Nichols writes original that sound like "Gangster 40's" he also revives 40's tunes like Stormy Waether and 50's lounge covers like Beyond The Sea, and even r&b tunes like Walk Right In(The Walking Blues). This cd is the most mature the band has ever recorded. It has mostyl originals that do swing, and a revival of Lena Horne's 40's hit "Stormy Waether" but done with a Louis Prima 50's Las Vegas lounge sounding r&b shuffle rhythm(perfect for dancing). This cd also has "Salt Peanuts" a bebop jazz cover, and a Zip Gun Bop reamke. Great cd, great short solos, and smooth as ever vocals. Tight band tight cd.