Sports Memorabilia: A Good Investment? And Why?

Are Sports Autographs a Good Investment? All purchases can be a great investments, when buying low and selling high. With sports memorabilia, it helps to pick the right player, at the right time. Then choose the players who will have long-term name recognition. Potential Appreciation If you have "the" player's autograph on their piece of equipment, then, sports memorabilia can be a great investment. For example, a rare, mint-condition tobacco card sold in 1992 for $451,000. It sold again in 2008 for $2.8 million, an increase of 521%, in approx. 13 years. Memorabilia Vs. Collectibles The difference between sports memorabilia, and sports collectibles: Sports memorabilia have been authenticated by a reputable dealer, who certifies that the autograph is legitimate. It is a $5 billion...

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Basic Playground Safety Guidelines and Maintenance Issues

The information stated below should be used as a guideline to minimize injuries associated with playground equipment. However, it is believed that these recommendations, along with the technical information in the ASTM Standards for Public Playgrounds will contribute to greater playground safety. What is a Public Playground? A public playground refers to one intended to be used by children ages 6 months through 12 years in commercial child care facilities, institutions, multiple family dwellings, parks, restaurants, resorts and schools. Information in this Article: General playground safety considerations Playground materials and surfacing Identifying specific playground hazards and how to prevent them Proper steps needed to maintain a playground and its' equipment The use...

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Why Try A Sumo Suit Hire?

Wrestling is indeed a fascinating sport to watch, be it theatrical wrestling (as we see on TV) or real wrestling (as we see in school meets). Throw in the idea of seemingly obese men in what look to be thongs grappling, about to overpower each other, and you just amp up the fascination. Not a lot of people get to experience being a sumo wrestler. You know you don't simply have a defeatist attitude when you tell yourself there's no way you're ever going to be one, and it doesn't even have anything to do about not being Japanese; there's the weight factor as well, of course. I doubt regular folks would be willing to gain all that weight just to pursue sumo wrestling as a career choice. Unless you have a similar body type, you can't even experience trying it out for a day. This...

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The Sports and Hobbies of Mozambique

Mozambicans are quite passionate about their sports; with a firm focus on soccer and to a lesser extent other sports. There are lots of opportunities for hobbies and recreational activities, but as these can be quite costly at times you will find most Mozambican's aren't able to partake. As with most other facets of this beautiful country, the lack infrastructure combined with the poverty levels have had a profound effect on the development of sports and hobbies through the entire land. As a result of this, many of the most popular sports are those that don't require much money to play. Soccer Soccer, sometimes known as football due to the Portuguese influence, is hugely popular in Mozambique as in other African nations. You will often come across both children and adults...

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Factual or Moral Statistic?

I was raised in an athletic family. My dad went to college on a full ride soccer scholarship to UCLA and my mom received her blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do a few years ago. From a very young age my brother and I were taught that we both had different skill sets. My brother has impeccable balance and strength, so he chooses to surf, snowboard, and skateboard. I have good balance, but I also am able to keep a beat. I chose to dance and play soccer. Not once were my brother and I ever pitted against each other. I knew he would 'out-board' me in his sports and he knew I would crush him in any dance battle. Every single human being on this planet has different attributes. A man can sprint 100 meters in so many seconds and so can a woman. Put these two athletes up against each other and what...

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How to Succeed in Your Sport of Choice

Training for any sporting event can be very difficult. This is true, whether it is training for a local event or the Olympics. Certainly, athletes must train for these events differently, as a local event is quite distant from the Olympics. This is why it is necessary for athletes to recognize that every event requires a different mindset. If an athlete can recognize this, then they can reap the awards. Some athletes may even win prestigious awards like Olympic medals or the Boston Marathon medals. Training for a difficult event like the Olympics or the Boston Marathon requires athletes to use the 3D approach: Determination, Diligence and Discipline. Each of these factors can help an athlete to excel in their field. The athlete must have the determination to see their goal...

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5 Things to Do If You Don't Have the Size to Play College Level Sports

You can't coach height! It helps if you are the tallest, widest or largest athlete on the court or the field. Only 1% of the athletes can make that claim. But, each and every team is filled with athletes who are not the biggest, but they are the best. These athletes showcased their personal strengths that made them better and earned them roster spots and playing time on college teams. · Be strong, be very strong. Strength is a good personal advantage to have on any team. Strength keeps athletes healthy and free from many injuries. It also acts as an obstacle to opposing players. The opposing team must plan a strategy, including double and triple teaming a player to help off-set their individual strength. · Be skilled. Athletes who learn the finer skills associated with their...

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Fun Water Activities to Add to Your Itinerary

Vacation time is once again upon you. If you have already picked your destination you may need to decide on the type of activities you want to enjoy while on holiday. If you choose to spend your vacation near the water there is numerous water activities you can enjoy. Each of the activities will afford you with a different experience while still allowing you the opportunity to get the most of your water-based activity. Water skiing & Wakeboarding If you are someone that loves a rush of adrenaline when partaking in any type of water activity then you may want to consider water skiing. The sport of water skiing is a simple one. You need a boat, water skis, a towrope, and two people to ride in the boat. The purpose for two people in the boat is to have one to do the driving...

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Fun Water Sports to Enjoy During Vacation

If you are heading to a tropical destination for your vacation, or a destination on the water, then you definitely want to make the most of your vacation and that means picking some fun water sports. Picking the type of water sport to enjoy depends on what type of things you like to do. You also have to consider how brave you are and how adventurous you want to be while on the water. The following are some sport options that are great for enjoying when on vacation, regardless of your holiday destination. Jet Skiing One extremely fun water sport to enjoy when on vacation is the Jet Ski. Instead of swimming or having a boat pull you around, a jet ski gives you the opportunity to spend time on the cruising at high speeds. It is possible to do tricks on the Jet Ski as well. The...

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Why You Should Consider Hammocks

Mesh netting in hammocks is a mistake. Mesh netting causes all kinds of torture. It can cause rope burns on your skin and a general uncomfortable feeling when trying to get comfortable. Hammocks should be made of sturdy material that is gentle and pleasant usually solid or tightly intertwined string. These kinds of hammocks are the conventional hammocks used in Central and South America. The people of Central and South America sleep in their hammocks every night just because they want to and not because it is cheaper.They consider the tightly intertwined hammocks most comfortable. Most people don't know that sleeping in a hammock is actually good for you, This is because it relieves pressure point and puts you at that special sleeping spot. This special spot is what doctors...

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Top 5 Family Parks in Orange County

Perfect for today's active families, Orange County Parks offer seemingly endless possibilities for fun, adventure and relaxation. These fully equipped, beautifully maintained parks let your and your family enjoy swimming, fishing, surfing, ball play, a BBQ and many other fun activities. There's no better way to enjoy the OC in a structured setting. Great Park in Irvine Nestled in the heart of Irvine, this large park hosts art exhibits, a variety of youth and adult sports activities, exciting rides and featured events. The iconic attraction continues to be the Great Park Balloon, which lifts 25 to 30 passengers 400 feet, affording riders a stunning 360° view of Irvine. Kids of all ages love the Great Park Carousel, which provides a two-minute ride for up to 36 passengers. Natural...

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The Underrated Sport

Perfect for today's active families, Orange County Parks offer seemingly endless possibilities for fun, adventure and relaxation. These fully equipped, beautifully maintained parks let your and your family enjoy swimming, fishing, surfing, ball play, a BBQ and many other fun activities. There's no better way to enjoy the OC in a structured setting. Great Park in Irvine Nestled in the heart of Irvine, this large park hosts art exhibits, a variety of youth and adult sports activities, exciting rides and featured events. The iconic attraction continues to be the Great Park Balloon, which lifts 25 to 30 passengers 400 feet, affording riders a stunning 360° view of Irvine. Kids of all ages love the Great Park Carousel, which provides a two-minute ride for up to 36 passengers. Natural...

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The Underrated Sport

The world contains a wide variety of sports that require physical and mental strength. We constantly hear the talks of Football being the toughest sport to play due to the constant injuries received from players being tackled to the ground. Some might even argue that Rugby is more challenging and physically demanding since they do the same that football does except without padding. With these sports enticing the audience with their constant violent behaviors they start to watch their games on TV. While they are very physically demanding sports, they do not compare to what it's like to battling other athletes in Water Polo. The sport of swimming is a great way to test an athlete's endurance and stamina through simple laps in the pool. Now add two goals and a ball, the size of...

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Why Watch The Big Game In A Sports Bar?

The big game is on. But where will you watch it? While viewing it from your own couch is one option, there are many reasons why you might consider venturing out to a sports bar instead. Ambiance and Atmosphere When you want to immerse yourself in the revelry of the event, a sports bar is second only to attending the game live. The excitement you'll experience by hanging out and socializing with friends at a pub can be contagious. Big Screens Seeing an event in person can be fun, but you don't always have the greatest view of the action. Even sitting at home might not afford you the same experience you would have if you watched the game on a big screen at a sports bar. Hanging out at a tavern, everyone has an excellent seat with a perfect view of the action. Food and Drink It's...

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Micron Gold - The True Mother Lode

Illusive Gold - The True Mother Load Throughout the centuries man's quest for Gold and precious metals has been focused on the noticeable or visible material that can be extracted from the earth with minimal effort using gravity and water to harvest these metals from their surrounding gravels and soils. I am going to speak primarily about Gold in this article. Most prospectors and miners realize that Gold has a specific gravity of 19.5 and that means it is much heavier than surrounding earth particles of its equivalent size. For example, a particle of gold that is 1/8" should easily out weigh a particle of granite, quartz, etc, by at least 4 to 5 times if that surrounding particle is the same size. This type of situation makes it very simple to pan the gold very quickly because...

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The Tale Behind Customized Cotton Bags

As more people turn environmentally conscious, several green trends are catching up in today's society. Most of them include tiny and seemingly insignificant habits like saving water, reducing the use of plastic, and using degradable materials. And perhaps, as a result of this green movement, cotton bags have started to become increasingly popular. People have started to move from leather bags and plastic cases to cotton and jute bags. Also, since this trend has begun to pick up in metropolitan cities as well as little towns, a number of startups and entrepreneurs have entered the field with a serried of creative ideas for cute, classy cotton bags. However, no matter what great designs may line the shelves, nothing beats the warmth of a customized, personalized cotton bag....

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Micron Gold - The True Mother Lode

1 1 Illusive Gold - The True Mother Load Throughout the centuries man's quest for Gold and precious metals has been focused on the noticeable or visible material that can be extracted from the earth with minimal effort using gravity and water to harvest these metals from their surrounding gravels and soils. I am going to speak primarily about Gold in this article. Most prospectors...

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The Tale Behind Customized Cotton Bags

As more people turn environmentally conscious, several green trends are catching up in today's society. Most of them include tiny and seemingly insignificant habits like saving water, reducing the use of plastic, and using degradable materials. And perhaps, as a result of this green movement, cotton bags have started to become increasingly popular. People have started to move from leather bags and plastic cases to cotton and jute bags. Also, since this trend has begun to pick up in metropolitan cities as well as little towns, a number of startups and entrepreneurs have entered the field with a serried of creative ideas for cute, classy cotton bags. However, no matter what great designs may line the shelves, nothing beats the warmth of a customized, personalized cotton bag....

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How To Help Your Child Perform His Or Her Best At Sports: One Simple Tip

Today, parents spend a lot of time, money and energy on their childrens' athletic development. They also derive a great deal of pleasure from watching their children learn the mechanics of a sport and then apply those skills during a game regardless of the age of the child. Honing those athletic skills and forming relationships with other kids and with coaches can be a marvelous experience for a youngster as they building self-esteem, develop social skills, learn to win and to lose with grace. Yet, every day, as a therapist, I receive calls from parents who want their children to perform better at sports. Today, excelling at sports can lead to athletic scholarships worth thousands of dollars. Some elite young athletes will get free rides to the college of their choice and so...

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Gold Prospecting Is the Ultimate Game of Hide and Seek

Gold Prospecting The Ultimate Game of Hide and Seek Many books and articles have been written about gold prospecting and gold recovery. They offer a general idea of the most likely places to find and collect gold flakes and small nuggets. Most rivers and streams that are mentioned, are the ones that flow through known gold bearing regions. The gold flakes are liberated from there host rock by many types of natural occurrences such as: Erosion, Freezing and Thawing, Glacial slides, etc. These gold flakes and small nuggets are discovered in the creeks and rivers by test panning and visibly looking at the material for noticeable gold particles. This is called: Looking for color. When gold particles are seen in the test panning, then it is obvious that the area is a good place...

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Tock, tock, tock; everyone who has been to or is living in Burma knows this hollow clicking sound characteristic for a small ball when kicked in what is arguably Burma's most popular ball game and played here since 1.500 years: Chinlone. It is played with a ball that has a diameter of roughly 6 inches/14 centimetres and 12 pentagonal holes. Wein-kat is the team version of chinlone and the solo version played by women only is called tapandaing. Chinlone, which means cane ball in Burmese, is played with just that: a woven cane/rattan ball, and has its roots in tzu chu also called cuju an ancient Chinese game. A team of six players passes the light wicker ball back and forth between them with their feet, knees, shoulders and heads as they move around a circle. One player goes...

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Buying Youth League Sporting Goods for Your Area

When children get involved in sports, they rarely just participate in one activity. Instead, they typically work to develop their athletic abilities through a variety of sports. Whether it's swimming, basketball, baseball, soccer, softball, tennis, cross-country, or football, you'll need the right gear! This makes finding a good distributor of youth league sporting goods important for the active parent. If you want your child to have the best chance of success, you need to give him or her all of the essential gear to get the job done. Sporting goods go beyond simply buying the right balls or gloves for the individual sports - you'll also need to find the right clothing. A basketball player needs more than just a good basketball to practice. He needs shorts, shoes, and a comfortable...

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A coach is the single most important person in a team. they are responsible for their team's successes and failures. I believe a coach is good when they master the techniques and strategies of their sport. But they become great when they have a coaching philosophy. This is a coherent ideology about what the coach recognizes as important. It contains what they strive for, why they strive for it and how they believe to achieve it. It also may contain what they want to avoid. This philosophy is usually turned into a statement with all important elements. For example: "My coaching philosophy is: I am a firm believer "If you have knowledge pass it on to those who do not". I also believe that playing sports as a child, not only builds character and confidence but also gives them...

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Time Is Not the Friend of High School Student Athletes Who Want to Play Sports in College

With the recruiting clock starting as early as middle school, why do parents think they have plenty of time if their eleventh grade son or daughter has zero activity going on? What do they have to gain by waiting for the high school coach who waits until the student's senior season is over before getting started? Why do parents think they can wait until next season to start taking video? If the student athlete is not noticed after attending 2 or 3 summer showcases, why do parents think that attending 5 or 6 more showcases will magically get them noticed? Any family who takes this path will have limited opportunities, limited offers, pay too much for college and, in the worst case scenario, not play ball in college and be forced to pay full boat list price for college. Time...

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