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Sports is an activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively. Sports commonly refer to activities where the physical capabilities of the competitor are the sole or primary determiner of the outcome (winning or losing), but the term is also used to include activities such as mind sports (a common name for some card games and board games with little to no element of chance) and motor sports where mental acuity or equipment quality are major factors. There are artifacts and structures that suggest that the Chinese engaged in sporting activities as early as 4000 BC.[1] Gymnastics appears to have been a popular sport in China(s) ancient past. Monuments to the Pharaohs indicate that a number of sports, including swimming and fishing, were well-developed and regulated several thousands of years ago in ancient Egypt.[2] Other Egyptian sports included javelin throwing, high jump, and wrestling. Ancient Persian sports such as the traditional Iranian martial art of Zourkhaneh had a close connection to the warfare skills.[3] Among other sports that originate in Persia are polo and jousting. A wide range of sports were established by the time of Ancient Greece and the military culture and the development of sports in Greece influenced one another considerably. Sports became such a prominent part of their culture that the Greeks created the Olympic Games, which in ancient times were held every four years in a small village in the Peloponnesus called Olympia.[4] Industrialization has brought increased leisure time to the citizens of developed and developing countries, leading to more time for citizens to attend and follow spectator sports, greater participation in athletic activities, and increased accessibility. These trends continued with the advent of mass media and global communication. Professionalism became prevalent, further adding to the increase in sport(s) popularity, as sports fans began following the exploits of professional athletes through radio, television, and the internet--all while enjoying the exercise and competition associated with amateur participation in sports. In the new millennium, new sports have been going further from the physical aspect to the mental or psychological aspect of competing. Cyber sports organizations are becoming more and more popular. Activities where the outcome is determined by judgement over execution are considered performances, or competition. With the changes in the world new changes have come about in the world of sports, new guidelines for sports have come into light and have changed activities that were once viewed as sports into competitions. From Wikipedia.

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Open Question: what sport would a 57 yr. old man most likely succeed?

I'm a charity sporting event coordinator for the baby boomer generation, so wanting to know your opinion. SCENARIO: a 57 yr. old man, 6'0, 240lbs, solid build but slightly overweight. Rank the sports below in order of most likely to succeed (from 1 to 5, with 1 being most likely to succeed) Basketball, Boxing, Tennis, Golf, Swimming

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Open Question: what is biting me? Am I allergic to something?

It is about 10degrees F here in Colorado. I just woke up and have a huge golf ball sized welt on my knee, forearm, arch of my foot, on top of my other foot, and on the back of my neck. These are not flea bites. Any ideas?

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Open Question: SAMSUNG SGH-U600 HELP PLEASE?

-I've just gotten the over phone. -I have windows vista as my operating system on my computer and I have installed the samsung PC studio for it too. -I don't have any mini SD memory card in the phone however the phone still can have its files read. Now here is the problem when I open the PC suite I only have access to the images,videos,music,other files and sounds folders there are no folders where I can store my downloaded games! Can someone please tell me the good 3D games I can download onto this phone and how to do it? Also can someone tell me how to unlock the already installed games like asphalt Urban GT and mini golf Las Vegas without having to pay?

6 Jan 2009, 2:38 am | click here to view more

Open Question: how do i position text on my myspace side by side?

this might not make sense but.. Example: <3 food <3 golf <3 friends <3 dirtbikes <3sleep <3 snowboarding someone told me to put the
after the right side but then there isnt gap in between the to words. So my point being how can i receive the words to separate? I want there to be space between the words. please help!! thanks!

6 Jan 2009, 2:35 am | click here to view more

Open Question: did your dad like golf?

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Open Question: How long will it take 5 novice golf players to play 9 holes?

The course is par 71 and is 5567metres in length so clip that in half and you receive a 9 hole course approximately par 35 and 2000 metres. 2 of us have played golf before and are okayish, while the other 3 have never played.

6 Jan 2009, 12:23 am | click here to view more

Open Question: How can I love my family? I've been trying to love them, I just can't?

I'm a 13 year old girl, and I just can't find a way to adore anyone in my family. I'll start with my brother - he's exactly the nice of person I would never like - popular among his friends because he's a show-off, teases boys because they're not "chilly". And my mum seems proud of his popularity. And he's such a bl***y show-off. To his friends, to everybody. Then there's my mum. I know she doesn't adore me; she says regularly how I'm such a pain in the a*se. Sure, she pays heaps of money for me, for music tuition, but she doesn't give any of her spare time to spend time on me like she does with my brother. Every night she'll read to him and put him to bed. She calls him a "little boy" even though he's eleven, acts like there's a five year age gap even though it's only two years. She expects me to act so much older than him. For example, next week my grandma's getting eye surgery. When she comes home, she has to have a "responsible adult" (yes, notice the word ADULT) with her for 24 hours, so I have to snooze the night at her home so mum can "put David to bed" (david's my brother). every she does is complain about being a working mom, how she has no time. Well she finds time to do things with him. For example, I have a game I got for my birthday from my cousins, a board game. I asked my mum if she would play it with me, she said no. A day later, my brother and my mum were playing my game. Then there's my dad. I don't have much to say about him because he's always at work, except for on Sundays when he plays golf with his friends. Notice when I say always, I mean from 7:45 AM to 7:30 PM. And at 8:00 we have to receive ready for bed: showers, etcera. In the morning we have to receive ready for school. One of the only times we receive to spend with him is pupil free days, when he takes a day off work and me and david hike up mount lofty with him. Something only my dad enjoys. How can I adore them? I just don't! As if they'd play a board game with the whole family! So not them.

5 Jan 2009, 9:39 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: What set of irons should I get?

When I will be buying this set of irons I will be 15 (about 50 days), and I was wondering which set of irons i should receive. The lowest iron I possess right now is a 5 iron, which I can hit about 160 yards. However, I am not consistent with my 5 or my 6 iron. So I would like something that gives you a little more consistency in my iron game as I am trying to make at least jv golf as a freshman. My price range is anywhere from $700-$800. The two ideas I had already were Callaway X-20 or Nike VR Full Cavity irons. I would like to receive steel irons as they are not only cheaper, but I like the feel better. Any help is appreciated.

5 Jan 2009, 8:48 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Can I get into Air Force Academy?

GPA-3.75 rank 20 out of 125 ACT-25 EXTRACURRICULARS-football,golf,IM basketball, NHS, and two other clubs JOB-i have a year round job i am in civil air patrol, mn home page program i am avergae for fitness i volunteer a little i talk with my alo every once in a while too if i receive my ACT up to 28-30, and receive in a ton of volunteer hours, and receive my rank and therefore my gpa up, will i receive in then?

5 Jan 2009, 8:34 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Which Golf Ball Do You Use?

I am taking a survey for my science fair project and I would like to know what nice of golf ball you use? and give me your list of the top 10 golf balls you like. Please be specific to the model not just the brand.

5 Jan 2009, 8:26 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: VW city golf speed question?

Exactly how quick can the VW city golf go? How comfortable is it on the highway? WTF? My questions stupid? what's ur problem! Yo what? y r u talking about the seats? and did u say my question's stupid?

5 Jan 2009, 8:14 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Can anybody list every single video game in which Mario is a playable character?

All games since the NES (don't bother w/ Game & Watch games), including games like Super smash bros, mario party, and mario golf. Do not list games in which Mario has a cameo but is not playable. Do list games in which Mario has a very tiny role as long as he is playable at one time or another. For example, you should count Yoshi's Island. Although you control Yoshi most of the time, there is star power up that lets you temporarily control Mario. Factors in choosing the best answers include quality, organization, & completeness. Thank you. By the way, you don't have to list ports if they are exact remakes (like Virtual Console on Wii). If your curious why I'm asking, it's because my goal is to beat every game in which Mario is a playable character.

5 Jan 2009, 7:41 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: gonna get irons ,what kind of clubs are ..?

Ill desribe the best i can, and im gonna gettem on ebay , but what nice.. they need to be cheap, i adore my walmart SW it feels like the shaft is very light and the head of the club seems ........ medium heavy...?? does that make sense , either way , i like that feel, what set of irons can i look for like that? please be specific, i know nothing about golf brands. Thanks , and thanks for your answers on my other questions.

5 Jan 2009, 7:37 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: how is there a better way to greens?!???!!!?

i have been golfing for 4 years now and i have always focused more on my short game then any other thing..........but lately i have just been having problems reading the greens and judging putts any good pointers?!?!?? than just standing back and looking which way the grass might break thanks

5 Jan 2009, 7:32 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: What is a good golf mat to be hitting off in the backyard?

I received a big driving net for my backyard for christmas. Now comes the dilemma - what to hit off? My grass out back definitely wouldn't stand the divots. So what i need is a good "astro turf" style hitting mat. I shopped around and bought a strip of a similar material, but the salesman told me to fill it with sand. However, you have to keep filling it up with sand to maintain it. I realise i need a good quality surface to hit from that prevents "bounce" of the golf club and more replicates a divot. What can anyone recommend?

5 Jan 2009, 7:30 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: does anybody know what is the golf hustler secret?

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Open Question: Best way to get rid of middle back pain?

Okay. I play golf. I started last summer. I finally went to a driving range after about 3 months. My body isn't used to twisting and turning like that, I know it isn't. I was sore for about 2 days. But, it was on the sides and it went away. Now it's in the middle of my back. I know because I took a swing and it's exactly where it hurts. I tried streching a bit, but it didn't help. If I lay on the ground and kinda roll on my back, there's that one spot that hurts. Any suggestions? I'm 15...

5 Jan 2009, 6:57 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: In 1915 would £10 have been classed as a lot?

It's in this history sources exam paper thing. It's for an every inclusive trip to France and I want to know if it would have been a lot in 1915 and what sort of money can it be compared to today. The trip includes: ‘private motor cars…luxurious hotels…casinos, the opera home, balls, concerts, golf, tennis, dancing and bridge tournaments…trains and boats’ and ‘for the tango, tennis, golf and bridge tournaments prizes’.

5 Jan 2009, 6:53 am | click here to view more

Open Question: golf...how to fix shank?

Only with 7 & 8 culb

5 Jan 2009, 6:49 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Will the Kennedy's find some fling for Caroline?

To drug, beat with a golf club, or steer into a river to finalize her legacy as a Kennedy?. Mary Jo...Mary Jo...glub glub glub Go for the trifecta, drug then beat and the steer the car into the river yeah thats the ticket. It is unhappy, I bet the Kopensky's never got over it. Sorry, Kopechne's Um...Jackie, look up!. but if we don't want to go back that far the Kennedy's can show you a swinging good time with a set of clubs. Angel your like a support group to me, hows thangs?. Yes monkey pig a figure head with no figure go figure ha ha. And the bay of pigs was a glowing success?. And David, people, ordinary shmucks lose family violently everyday. It's not an immunity badge to reality. Call it Gypsy curse or bad luck but the facts are many have died around the Kennedy's, it's almost Clinton'esqe

5 Jan 2009, 6:36 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: 2005 05 Reg VOLKSWAGEN Golf 2.0/alloy size?

without modin wat would b the biggest size alloys i could have. any ideas. ps with low profile tyres

5 Jan 2009, 6:29 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Help on Freedom of the Seas?

I know what I have to pay when I receive to Freedom of the Seas' destinations but what do I pay ON the boat? The Flow-rider? Mini Golf? Pools? How about the dining? If I wanna eat some sort of food from Johnny Rockets in the middle of the day and It's not lunchtime, do I pay for the drink or food? How about the Ice Skating? Gym? About the price......What do I pay the moment I book it? When do I start paying the total price? Can I finance it? And......I have a pal who is an AAA Travel Agent, should I book my cruise with her or Vacations To Go or the Royal Caribbean or American Airlines? Thank You sooooooo much!!!!!

5 Jan 2009, 5:31 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: (Cake Decorators) I need ideas. Can u help me?

Ok, so i need to make a birthday cake for a family pal. He is a carpenter, and he is really good at that. He has helped us with many things. I usually at a special touch to my cakes, (for example, for a golfer i put in a golf tee with a ball), i don't know what to put for a carpenter though... Thanks in advance!

5 Jan 2009, 5:29 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: i am losing my hair im only fifteen whats happening?

for two or three months i have been losing the hair on my eyebrows, just recently i found a bald spot on my head the size of a golf ball. i am very scared and going to receive it checked out when my family gets enough money, what could be going on with me? i have no other side effects just losing my hair and im only 15 and healthy and i work out never stressed and receive good snooze, whats happening to me?

5 Jan 2009, 5:19 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Aliante Station Fun for 15 and 14 year olds ? Please help !?

Ok, I am turning 15 and I want to go stay at this really nice hotel and casino called Aliante Station. It is beautiful! Except, I don't know what there is to do there? They have a pool but it is going to be during winter, they have a fitness middle but you have to be 18 and up to receive in, they have golf (we don't want to do golf) and they have a speedway middle (too expensive for every of us to pay for). They also have they casino and bars but we aren't old enough to go there. I need some help! Maybe, if you guys can look and look if there is anything close that hotel that we can do or anything! I just really want to have it there so please help!

5 Jan 2009, 5:17 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Girls...who would you go out with?

I'm making up these 2 guys...which one would you prefer to date and why? (I'm bored) 1) He has brown flippy hair. He's shy at first but more outgoing when you receive to know him. He's and artist and great at drawing. He plays football. He has a little brother. He waves and smiles when he sees you somewhere. He's pretty smart. He gives you hugs. Has only had 1 girlfriend. 2) He has straight brown hair. He has an older brother. He plays basketball and golf. He comes up and talks to you when you look him somewhere. He gives you a high five and shakes hands. He's very outgoing. He's pretty smart. He asks you for a lot of advice. Has had about 6 girlfriends. Which one of these guys seems to be more of your type?? just for fun! =)

5 Jan 2009, 4:41 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Whats a good way to practice driving in golf during the winter?

I have a putting thing, ive got those plastic balls for chipping but i cant practice my driving in the home. How can i do that?????

5 Jan 2009, 4:34 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: 2003 Renault Megan Dynamique Dci 1500CC any good?

Hi was going to swop my golf for a 2003 Renault Megan Dynamique Dci 1500CC just wondering if any1 knew if this car was any good? Miles are 69,000

5 Jan 2009, 4:09 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Joke from Monday's repeat on Dave of "QI"?

My Aunt got hit by lightning on the Golf Course. She was struck between the first and second hole.

5 Jan 2009, 3:45 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: which of these is hardest sport to play?

***i'm talking for someone who has never played the sport. NOT counting gymnastics/dance or like karate. out of these: football baseball/softball hockey soccer golf lacrosse basketball MY OPINION: baseball/softball, because you may be able to kick a soccer ball, but people have the most trouble trying to hit a baseball coming at them. it takes years of practice/skill to receive that down. and getting a difficult ball hit at them on the ground and fielding it cleanly is tough for someone who hasn't played.. thats just my opinion. your answer: just answer the sport , no explanation needed; this is a survey because i was curious as to what youd say

5 Jan 2009, 3:44 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: calculating the highest point of h? quadratics! help please!?

The path of the ball for many golf shots can be modelled by a quadratic function. The path of a golf ball hit at an angle of about 10 degrees to the horizontal can be modelled by the function h = -0.002d^2 + 0.4d where h is the height of the ball, in metres, and d is the horizontal distance the ball travels, in metres, until it first hits the ground. a) What is the maximum height reached by the ball? b) What is the horizontal distance of the ball from the golfer when the ball reaches its maximum height? c) What distance does the ball travel horizontally until it first hits the ground? I think the equation represents a parabola going down so the highest point would be the vertex. But how would I calculate the vertex of this? Looking at the back of my textbook gives me the answers: a) 20m b) 100m c) 200m Can someone explain how to receive these calculations?

5 Jan 2009, 3:42 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Best first car for a 17 year old male?

With either a 1.4 or 1.6 4 cylinder engine, what is best out of: Vauxhall Astra Ford Focus Seat Leon VW Golf Audi A3 I am looking to spend no more than £1,500, and I need a good, reliable, comfortable, practical car. Which one is the best every rounder? Thanks for any ideas!

5 Jan 2009, 3:25 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: UPennSchool of Nursing? ?

I was wondering how difficult it it to receive into the UPenn School of Nursing. I was reading somewhere that the acceptance rate for the school of nursing is around 48% on Ivy Sucess.com, but I'm not sure that thats a reliable source. These are my credentials: Afican-American female 3.3 GPA (every AP and honors classes) lots of community service play golf Please give me your honest opinion as to whether or not UPenn's school of Nursing is attainable for me. Thanks

5 Jan 2009, 3:23 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Ladies and Men over 25 please?

Ok... I was dating this guy for almost 3 years. We talked about having a family looked at buying a home. He worked out of town Mon- Fri and just came home on the weekends. He lived with me when he was home. I was very into his family as he was with mine. Just oneday out of the blue he was acting every silly went golding with his pal and when I called him later that night he said he didn;t want to look me anymore. I was so very upset. He wouldn't talk to me or even pick up the phone when I would call. I was heart broken. Six months went by and still nothing. I have a huge thing to attend and ask "gary" the ex if he would attend with me. He said NO im going out of town golfing. So I got set up on a blind date. He came to pick me up and I really didn't know what to do or how to act as soon as we walked into the bar that the party was being held I ran into one of the ex's coworkers and he goes on to tell me my ex had cheated on me with some lady they work with for almost a year and half. So I told myself Im going to make sure I have fun with my date tonight. and I did. i didn't snooze with him or anything but we danced and had a good time. Well that was 3 months ago and im still with the guy. So sweet. Well my ex is upset now because he lost me. He wants me back but just hasnt came out and said it. I feel bad that hes upset.. PLEAS HELP WHAT SHOULD I DO???NEVER TALK TO HIM AGAIN? BLOW HIM OFF???I JUST DONT KNOW.. I REALLY LIKE THIS NEW GUY AND I DONT WANT TO MESS THINGS UP WITH HIM.. BUT I STILL adore MY EX WITH every MY HEART... "IM 27 THE EX IS 30 AND THE NEW GUY IS 23" THE EX TEXT ME TODAY AND SAID YOUR BOYFRIEND IS REALLY YOUNG DONT YOU THINK...

5 Jan 2009, 3:17 am | click here to view more

Open Question: Where are good 4-season resorts in the northeast?

Looking for a good 4-season resort in the northeast to buy a second home. Looking for good skiing in the winter, and some nice of water activity (lake/ocean) and golf in the summer. every the places I know only have only have one or the other. A good nightlife/restaurant scene would be nice too, but let's not shoot for the moon here ;) The only place i can think of would be Lake Placid, NY. But, that leaves a bit to be desired in both areas (Icy skiing, tiny(ish) mountian, tiny lake).

5 Jan 2009, 2:45 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: I am so lost on what set of woman's golf clubs I should buy. I have $300.00 to spend.?

I look every of these word's on websites like "forged" and I am just getting into the game of golf and I want to receive a good set of lady's clubs and I don't know what to receive or what words to watch out for. Please I need help with this. Can you give me a link to a good set for $300.00. Thank you.

5 Jan 2009, 2:36 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Would my 3.45 get me into Michigan State?

I am a sophomore in High School and have a 3.45 G.P.A. I am in my 2nd trimester and have a 3.6 right now in the trimester. I have taken one year of honors English, and I have AP history and got a B in the class the first trimester. Would this be good enough to receive into Michigan State? I was also on the Varsity Golf team as a freshmen. Best answer 10 points! And thumbs up! I need to know.

5 Jan 2009, 2:35 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: How come in the summertime you can hear a pin drop?

but in the winter time (scenario: same circumstances, no breeze or noise) it's harder to hear. Yahoo wanted to put this in Golf :/ where's every the weather experts?

5 Jan 2009, 2:26 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: which car is better for all use : 1991 honda civic.. 1980ish vw golf mk1. HAPPY DAY?

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Open Question: is the mk1 vw golf a reliable car ? ?

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Open Question: Unemployment while attending school?

I was recently unemployed because of closure of the golf course. I currently attend school (nursing) but I have no control over my class schedule. Once in the nursing program, the person who runs that program picks your schedule. I only have 10 credit hours, but full time is 12. I was wondering will I still receive unemployment benefits after the initial 6 months of unenployment benefits are up?

5 Jan 2009, 1:58 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Any suggestions for flowers?

I am getting married in May, the ceremony is going to be on a golf course, the reception in the restaurant. I have no idea what nice of flowers I should go with nor the colors, for the bouquet or anything else...the bridesmaids dresses are like a fuchsia color and I'm not too fond of roses, at least not just roses. I really like any tropical flowers or any nice of lilies. I'm pretty sure I'm going stick with fuchsia and silver for the colors, and hints of green. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance :)

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Open Question: did i cause my miscarriage?

I was pregnant and i am a gymnast. I knew i was pregnant but wasnt exactly sure because i did not test. i am 15. i tried not to do anything when i got to practice but when i got on bars and did a khip free hip my stomach instanly starting hurting and i figured i either hurt the baby or lost is.i was tardy on my period already(2days to be exact) to days later i started bleeding and when i went to the bathroom and pee'd i past out this big clot that was the size of a golf ball at least. the bleeding wasnt like my normal period and had no scent. i bled for 5days. passing stuff that look like tissue i guess. and when i touched it it was stretchy. it has been about 3 wks since that has happend and i am having bda sharp pains in my lower abdominal area also.

5 Jan 2009, 1:23 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Vw golf mark 4 1.6 engine management light?

My golf is playing up. When i start up it starts ok with engine management light on but i have no throttle. When i turn off and immediately restart the engine it starts up again with the engine mangement light on but this time thottle is working. The car runs fine after this until the next time i arrive to start it after it has stood a couple of minutes. Thanks

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Open Question: help pls right testical varicocele problem?

about 3 weeks ago my right testical was the size of a golf ball. this was because i had mastubated, and if i massage the testical,it goes back to normal size but the spermatic cord attached close to the tesctical has a lump and i beleive it is a varicocele problem.i do not have no pain in the testical. please help i have delayed going to the docter but i will soon. and can you tell me the differecne between testical torsion and varicocele problem.

5 Jan 2009, 11:51 am | click here to view more

Open Question: I need help bc i don't know anyone Else to ask.....10 POINTS TO BEST ANSWER!?

Okay, Well you look there's this 14 year old girl named mary potts, And her mom is in jail for every kinds drugs and stuff, And she goes around calling me and my sister and Whore and a hoe continuously.We need some GOOD arrive backs. When we go walking she will sit there and flick us off. And i did it back and she said "No thank you,Im not like that." But she has a freaking adam's apple and 'it looks like she swallowed a golf ball. But i give the best answer to the one i like most! --Thanks♥Kayla Im 11 and My sister is 14 Yeah well she is that way. Her mom has been in PRISON for a while now. Half of her family is in there for drugs... Her brother her mom Her uncle... Etc..

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