A look at senior golf tournament winners

By Denise I Smithson

Ever since 1980 the winners of senior golfing tournaments have enoyed the recognition that they deserve. Through senior tournaments a golfer can continue their golfing career and still enjoy the excitement of competion. Today many senior players compete in the events which are held both in the United States as well as in other countried, with the result that many of them have become even more well known.

Seniors can play golf and they are recognized today for their golf efforts when they participate in some of the golf tournaments that are set up by the PGA and other organizations. Senior golf tournament winners must be 50 years of age or older. The Champions Tour is the leading senior tour and it is U.S. based. It was established in 1980 and is a very popular tour. There are five major championships that are a part of the senior tour. Each event plays over three rounds.

Initially, the Championship did not include five major chapionships. These have become part of it over the past two decades. As already stated, the senior golf tournament was started in 1980 by the PGA and the US Senior Open. In 1983 the Senior Players Championship became a part of the tournament. The tradition joined six years later in 1989. It was followed four years after that in 1993 by the Senior British Open Championship.

Golfing events specifically for seniors were already being held back in the 1930s but because of the success of the four tournaments mentioned above, the PGA Seniors Championship is still though by many people to be the beginning of Senior Tours. But the PGA Senior Championship actually began when players such as Gary Player and Arnold Palmer turned the proper age in order for them to participate. It was when they joined the PGA Seniors Championship that it became a tournament in its own right, especially since their presence on the Tour also attracted other senior golfers to join.

Senior Tour winners include famous golfers from the United States as well as from outher countries around the world. With the most titles for the most senior wins is Jack Nicklaus. This well known golfer and highly respected golfer also holds eighteen regular major wins and this he accomplished back in the early days of his golfing career. But Jack Nicklaus is not the only famous golfer to win. Another familiar and respected golfer is Jay Haas. This champion has won the Senior British Open title, while Eduardo Remeor won the US Seniors Open. Great golfers who have contributed much to golf all participating in great Senior Tournaments.

Senior golf tournament winners are excellent golfers and they are over the age of 50. There are many people who love to play golf when they get older and these events allow you to continue playing and winning trophies. Many of these events are included in the most popular tournaments known around the world which include the U.S. Open, the PGA Championship, and more. Seniors have been included in the game since the 1980s when the well known golfers began to turn the age of when they were in their own league.

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Golfing for Beginners: Part 3

By Owen Jones

The term 'the long game' is used to refer to the drives (shots off the tee) and fairway shots, which means every shot with the exception of the ones you make to actually get onto the green.

Because each hole has a different difficulty level, a different par and different hazards, advising you to use your driver every time on every tee would obviously be wrong.

This is something that you will learn over time as you learn the various shots you need to make according to the club, the placement of the ball and your personal swing.

Generally speaking, the lower the club number, the longer and lower your ball will fly. A 4-iron shot will travel a long and low trajectory and will most likely roll on the ground, whereas a 9-iron shot will have much more loft and go less distance both in the air and on the ground.

Don't the professionals on the television make it look easy? They whack the ball long and straight time after time after time and never slice the ball sending it a sickly eight or nine feet or miss the ball altogether.

Driving is very important to the game, and many hours spent at the driving range will help improve your distance. Experiment with the same club to see what works for you if you move the ball forward or backward in your stance. Take a lesson, if possible, and learn the proper swing from the beginning.

Mastering the long game will help you get to the green in fewer strokes, keeping your score and frustration levels down. Remember that it takes a long time to learn consistency and also remember that you're supposed to be having fun!

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Craft Fairs Selling vs. Online Selling

By Mara Hernandez-Capili

During these times more people are turning to the practical side of life, they either get rid of other habits that they got used to or look for other ways to earn more. Some people who have their day time jobs learn how to make a sideline or side business in order to have something to spend for a planned weekend vacation, a piece of dress or even just to add up on her savings. They usually make use of their skills of their talents in order to earn extra cash.

Creative people usually tap their inner core gifts to make extra money. They make crafts and sell them at craft fairs. Craft fairs or shows are excellent venues where creative minds and spirit meet. They make use of their talents in order to earn more and thus fend for their needs more. Craft fairs are good venues for them because they are directly associated with people who are willing to buy their products.

Online selling is another option where you can sell your goods using the internet as your medium. You can take images of your work and post it in your websites or blog for buyers to see. Payments are usually made through online banking and/ or money transfers. This is also advantageous as anyone can sell their crafts right at the comfort of their homes. It means no registration/ booth fees, no transportation and membership dues which are common on craft fairs.

So which is better?

These two have their own share of advantages and disadvantages. Selling in festivals will give you a first hand view and experience on selling. It will provide a first hand encounter or interaction with your buyers, which is a very important factor in selling. I prefer selling to crafts fairs. Why? It is because of the experience of that you will gain by selling your stuffs face to face. I believe that interacting and speaking with your customers are a best way to learn how to effectively sell and be good in the business.

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Mara Hernandez-Capili is a writer and a researcher on events in Travel and Leisure. Visiting events such as the Vermont craft fairs will open ones spirit on the beauty of the world beyond home's borders. If youre staying in Vermont, the author suggests checking out the Vermont craft shows for entertainments to make your stay memorable.

Ronaldinho - One of Soccer's Greatest

By Denise I Smithson

Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, born March 21st, 1980 in Porto Alegre, Brazil, has risen to become one of soccer's greatest players. The 5'11", 177-lb "Ronaldinho" began wowing spectators back in 1999 with his amazing mastery at the forward position. He began his amateur soccer career by following the path of his father Joao. Here he honed his talents by playing beach and indoor ("futbal") soccer.

Ronaldinho was raised by his mother, Miguelina, and his brother and sisters after his father died when the boy was only eight years old. Ronaldinho earned his first cap with Brazilian club Gremio's senior team led by coach Celso Roth in 1999. Two years later, Arsenal FC began heavily recruiting Ronaldinho, but his inability to obtain a work permit thwarted this draft. Ronaldinho went on to sign a five-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain FC. Unfortunately, he seemed overwhelmed by his new success at his young age and was often said to pay more attention to the Parisian nightlife than to soccer practice. An unhappy Ronaldinho returned to Barcelona in 2004.

It was at the Copa America in Paraguay where Ronaldinho and teammates Ronald and Rivaldo mesmerized onlookers; and here, he achieved truly huge success by scoring Brazil's fifth goal in a 7-0 crushing of rival Venezuela. But there was also the "wonder goal" of 2002's FIFA World Cup in Japan. This was Ronaldinho's scoring of the game-winning goal via an amazing 30-yard free kick which took England's goalie David Seaman utterly by surprise. Winning the quarterfinal, his team went on to win the World Cup. Ronaldinho achieved yet more soccer accolades here by being named part of the all-tournament team.

Winning almost every possible award in soccer, Ronaldinho's prizes include the FIFA World Player of the Year in 2004 and 2005, and the UEFA's Champion League Award in 2006 in Barcelona-that year scoring seven goals in just twelve matches. In 2008, Sport Illustrated magazine put Ronaldinho in the top fifth wealthiest athletes at $37.5 million that included earnings, bonuses, endorsements, and appearances. Only Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, David Beckham, and Kimi Raikkonen beat him in earnings-quite the achievement for the twenty-eight year old.

Soccer fans and enthusiasts were saddened in the early summer of 2008 where, in his 200th match, Ronaldinho injured a muscle in his right leg that would bench him for the rest of the 2007-2008 season. Further complicating his injury situation, Ronaldinho's player situation looked bleak when he and his club fought over his choice to play in Bejing's Olympic games. After much squabble, Ronaldinho did strike a deal with the Italian Club AC Milan-a deal that would allow him to play in the Olympics alongside his countrymen.

Ronaldinho turned down a $25.5 million contract offer from Manchester City to play for AC Milan for three years. He was getting paid $21 million in Barcelona. The great Italian AC Milan player Clarence Seedorf had also worn Ronaldinho's #10 and it was retired, so he went with jersey #80 to honor the year of his birth. Milan quickly saw the wisdom of their new player selection when Ronaldinho scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Internazionale in September of 2008.

Against Sporting Braga in the November 2008 UEFA Cup, Ronaldinho got Milan inot a 2-2 draw after they had fallen behind 2-0 when he scored a match-winner in the 93rd minute. His brother Roberto has been quite the force as Ronaldinho's brother Roberto has acted as his brother's agent and already brought him more endorsements for him that are booked up through 2014. Ronaldinho seems in better spirits these days in Milan, Italy.

Becoming a father in 2005 with the birth of his son Joao, named after his father and mother of Brazilian dancer Janaina Mendes, Ronaldinho's soccer fate seems to be set in stone-what team he will remain on may be known only to Ronaldinho and Roberto. With fans of soccer everywhere shouting his name and cheering him on, we bet Ronaldinho will be a best bet for any team and some may dream, "what about the US?

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Grooming Table Selection

By Bob Donson

When people shop for supplies for their pets, they only want the best. This philosophy definitely extends to pet grooming supplies, like pet grooming tables. But when you begin shopping, it is very easy to become confused and lose interest when you consider the vast number of options out there. The industry is overripe with worn out sales pitches designed to get consumers to buy more than what they need. I'll show you how to weed through all the bull and find the pet grooming table that's right for you.

Step one in selecting a pet grooming table is determining what your needs are. There is no point to purchasing a table and subsequently realizing that it is not at all what you need. The best antidote for this is a little prevention in the form of articulating your needs. There are lots of great professional grooming tables out there, but if you do not plan to be a professional groomer, they are probably outside of your budget, and have more features than you would ever use.

Step two should be deciding which varieties of pets you intend to groom. For most people this is limited to cats and dogs, sometimes either, sometimes both. If you're grooming your cat, a smaller table with limited surface area and a thinner harness will do just fine. But if you plan to groom your great dane on the table, be aware that your needs will be significantly different.

A common pitfall for consumers is the online shopping craze. While buying online can be very convenient, it can often lead to consumers buying products that don't exactly line up with their needs. The best way to avoid this is to read the literature carefully. Check product specifications and components. Make sure that the materials that the grooming table is made of are sturdy enough to support your animal, and double check the height measurements against a similar table in your home.

When people see pet grooming tables, they are often negatively affected by the leash harness, which is the leash designed to keep your pet in place while you do your work. It is important to remember that the leash harness is a safety device rather than a convenience issue, and not using one can result in serious injury for you or your pet. Most well trained pets don't actually mind it very much!

An option for the professional pet groomer is the hydraulic lift table, which has a lift that raises and lowers the table by way of an included foot pedal. This type of table can make the work of a professional groomer much easier, but it is important to remember that for casual groomers the cost outweighs the benefit.

For pet owners with very unmanageable dogs, there is another option, the double harness. The double harness, just as it sounds, holds your dog around the neck as well as from the hindquarters, and prevents excessive wiggling or jumping on the table. It can make your work considerably neater, and keep the dog safe.

While there are many styles and options available for pet groomers, I hope I've given you some tips that will help you make an informed decision. The most important thing to remember is that you must take an active role as a consumer, and don't be sold without asking the right questions.

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Pontoon Boats: Transporting Materials

By Chris Newman

Off of the East Coast a real estate businessman purchased a tiny island with the intention of building a resort area. As he surveyed the island it was determined that he could build a small hotel including a golf course. He had an idea to build a brick retaining wall to encircle the whole resort area thinking this would enhance and add value to this place. His designer present the plans to the construction company and it was then noted that getting the materials from the mainland to the island was a dilemma Transporting passengers from the mainland was also something that needed to be thought out. What would be the best direction to go with these two problems? All roads led to the plan of buying pontoon boats. The boats would be a big plus in transporting the building supplies and help with the construction. The pontoons would be used in moving guests from one area to another. With pontoons, they were able to solve two problems with move.

As soon as possible the businessman located a local boat dealer and was able to purchase three pontoon boats. Two pontoons would be used for the construction and building matters the third one, larger more detailed pontoon, would be delivered when the hotel was opened to transport guest. The two smaller pontoons were the basic models with fourteen feet of open space. This space would be used for a work area by providing a platform to be used as fourteen feet of work space. Construction started two weeks later and with the help of the pontoon boats the crew were able to work quickly and so efficiently they would be able to complete the project in a timely manner.

When the workers needed to berth in shallow water, they found the pontoons to be especially helpful. Berthing in shallow water could not be done in other type of boats. With the versatility of the pontoons the construction crew were able to mover around the island with much ease and less stress. The contractors could roll out their blue prints right on the deck and work directly from the dock. Never having to be concerned with tipping over or falling into the water the platform was so stable. The pontoon boats made such an impact on the owners of the construction company with the strength and durability of one that they decided to buy a small fleet for themselves for their next marine project.

When the resort was completed within the estimated time frame our owner was so happy and impressed that he gave all of the crew a big bonus, thanking them for a job well done. The rock wall surrounding the island was even better than the owner thought it would be and the hotel was beautifully built. He was very happy that he had all of his supplies and materials brought to the island on pontoon boats, realizing how pontoons can be so helpful. He was surprised that what he thought was a pleasure boat was really a work horse .You can find pontoons on the water being used more than just cruising and having fun. People are finding new ways to use the pontoon with work in mind.

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Larry Bird Basketball

By Denise I Smithson

Born in West Baden Springs, Indiana, Larry Joe Bird was raised in the nearby community of French Lick. Even as a youth it was apparent that Bird had an incredible talent of the game of basketball, being the all-time scoring leader at Springs Valley High School. His record in high school won him a basketball scholarship to the University of Indiana.

Coming from a small town, Bird felt a little out of place at the immense campus of the Hoosiers and wanted to drop out right away. Once satisfied with his decision to leave, he took a year off and then enrolled at Indiana State becoming part of their Sycamore team. Here he began to show true promise and in 1979 as a senior, Bird led his team to the NCAA Championship game where they faced the Michigan State Spartans. Another future legend, Magic Johnson, was a Spartan team member and it was at this first game the two would meet, but certainly not the last time these two forwards would play against each other. Indiana finished its year with a 33-1 record giving Larry a place in the school's history. When he left Indiana State, he left with a 30.3 points per game average and was the fifth-highest scorer in NCAA history-quite the accomplishment for the three-year only player.

In 1979, the Boston Celtics called on Larry Bird as their number one draft pick and he signed with them for a record $650,000 a year. With the Celtics, he averaged 21.3 points per game and earned the title NBA Rookie of the Year. He also dealt up 10.4 rebounds per game, 143 steals and led his team in minutes played at 2,955. He also led the Celtics to a playoff qualifier with 61 wins and 21 losses. Losing to Philadelphia's 76ers, the fans of Boston loved their number thirty-tree as they had seen some sad times in the early 1970's-the fans hoped for the return of greatness to Boston and with Bird, they could see their vision coming true.

The following year, the Celtics relocated to the Robert Parrish Center and took on Kevin McHale. Bird and McHale are considered by many to have been the best frontline in NBA history. In the 1980-1981 season, the Celtics made it to the NBA finals, where they defeated the Houston Rockets six times to take the championship. In the 1980's, the Celtics made it to nearly every NBA final, often facing off against the Lakers.

Bill Fitch, the Celtics' coach nicknamed Bird "Kodak", since as Fitch said: "it's for his ability to picture how a play would unfold. He can turn a play into points.". Bird was also a formidable defensive player and his statistics are truly amazing - his tallies in the 1981-1982 season reached the double digits. The Celtics became even more of a force to be reckoned with in 1983, when guard Dennis Johnson signed on and new coach KC Jones came on board.

The Celtics took the NBA championship in the 1983-1984 season in a seven game series against the Lakers, with an 111-102 score in the final game. In this series, Bird averaged 14 rebounds and 27 points per game, also taking the MVP awards for the series and for the season. Bird also won the MVP award the next season, even after a loss to the Lakers. Bird and Magic Johnson had a friendly rivalry which fans still talk about.

Returning to the finals in the 1985-86 season, the Celtics beat the Houston Rockets in only 6 games and made a 76-15 record for the season. He won the MVP award for the series, his third championship victory. Bird won the MVP award from the league this season, the third player to receive this honor. The Celtics would take the NBA championship again the next season in a six game victory over the Lakers.

Bird's biggest season in terms of numbers was 1987-1988 with an average of 29.9 points per game in 30 minutes per game. His field goal percentage was .527 and his free throws .916. He had to sit out the 1988-1989 season due to a bone spur, but came back for the following season; however, he knew it was getting close to time to retire. His status as legend was cemented in 1992, when he joined Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson on the US Olympic "Dream Team", winning the gold medal. With his career average of 24 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists per game, his 49.6% field goal average and a stunning 88.6% average on free throws, as well as a 37.6% three-pointer average and twelve All-Star games, Bird is a legend and his name is a synonym for basketball with fans all over the world.

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