Monday, 8 September 2014
Car racing
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pxt5_am1t4
Car Racing
Some may therefore describe car racing as a masculine activity, but is it? Car racing is one of the most dangerous activities one could participate in, but many people enjoy it and yes especially men because that’s where they get to exceed the speed limit and that’s what every guy’s dream is, well so they say.
A race car is a type of automobile that is designed or modified to be used in contests of speed with other vehicles. Some race cars are specifically designed from the ground up for this purpose, though others are stock vehicles that have been modified to varying degrees. One factor that often differentiates a race car from any other automobile is the lack of passenger seating, working doors, and other features that would increase the overall weight of the vehicle. Race cars can also be differentiated based on the types of competitions they are designed to participate in. Some race cars are built for straight line speed, while others require sufficient handling characteristics to run on a circuit, rally race, or tour. (wisegeek).
Although all this may seem exciting, racing is still considered as a dangerous activity, so if one desires to participate in the activity, one must at least be an expert or must at least know what they are doing just to be on the safe side. So don’t let racing be a danger but a benefit in your life.
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wisegeek, "what is a car", www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-race-car.htm
Monday, 1 September 2014
playing soccer
Playing Soccer
Soccer is one of the most popular sports in South Africa. Soccer is therefore not only loved by those who play it but also those who watch it. Soccer is therefore a very enjoyable activity which both male and females can play. "According to the Oxford English Dictionary soccer is "a form of football played by two teams of eleven players with a round ball which may not be handled during play except by the goalkeepers".
image: www.dordt.edu, 2012
Just like any other sport, soccer can be played for fun, professionally, as a hobby and more, but the most important aspect is that soccer has positive health benefits towards one’s life so it would be a very positive sport for one to play. Therefore here are some of the benefits of playing soccer, 8 reasons to play soccer:
It is simple; Soccer requires one ball and a space to play.
Something for everyone, anyone that can kick a ball can play soccer. It’s a blast for beginners and experts alike.
Work Ethic, to become successful at soccer, you need good work ethic. You need to train hard, and focus on your play.
Leadership, Leaders often form on a soccer pitch. Players learn that their teammates need someone to guide them in the right direction.
Sportsmanship, through good examples by coaches and teammates, players learn what it takes to play a sport gracefully.
Perseverance, at first, players get frustrated when they can’t get something right. They eventually realize that through perseverance, their ability as a player will improve.
Fitness, through soccer, players develops fitness and creates positive fitness habits. They learn what it takes to be in shape, and work at it.
Social, Soccer players often make friends with their teammates. Teammates share a common bond which promotes a sense of unity and fosters friendships. (The complete soccer guide)
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"The complete soccer guide", www.completesoccerguide.com/soccer.benefits/
Soccer is one of the most popular sports in South Africa. Soccer is therefore not only loved by those who play it but also those who watch it. Soccer is therefore a very enjoyable activity which both male and females can play. "According to the Oxford English Dictionary soccer is "a form of football played by two teams of eleven players with a round ball which may not be handled during play except by the goalkeepers".
Just like any other sport, soccer can be played for fun, professionally, as a hobby and more, but the most important aspect is that soccer has positive health benefits towards one’s life so it would be a very positive sport for one to play. Therefore here are some of the benefits of playing soccer, 8 reasons to play soccer:
Something for everyone, anyone that can kick a ball can play soccer. It’s a blast for beginners and experts alike.
Work Ethic, to become successful at soccer, you need good work ethic. You need to train hard, and focus on your play.
Leadership, Leaders often form on a soccer pitch. Players learn that their teammates need someone to guide them in the right direction.
Sportsmanship, through good examples by coaches and teammates, players learn what it takes to play a sport gracefully.
Perseverance, at first, players get frustrated when they can’t get something right. They eventually realize that through perseverance, their ability as a player will improve.
Fitness, through soccer, players develops fitness and creates positive fitness habits. They learn what it takes to be in shape, and work at it.
Social, Soccer players often make friends with their teammates. Teammates share a common bond which promotes a sense of unity and fosters friendships. (The complete soccer guide)
bibliography
"The complete soccer guide", www.completesoccerguide.com/soccer.benefits/
Tuesday, 26 August 2014
Chess
Playing chess
image: www.thetimes.co.uk
It’s never too late to learn how to play chess. Chess is one of the most complicated games one could ever imagine, although there are people who are experts with it, you may sometimes ask yourself how they manage to do that. Chess is played by students and adults and can also be played with a bet of money or any other beneficial aspect.
The origin of chess are therefore not clear, though most believe it evolved from earlier chess-like games played in India almost two-thousand year ago. The game of chess which we know today has been around since the 15th century where it became popular. (chess.com). although we are not even sure about its origin, we participate in it anyway, some even participate on a daily basis, well what can one say, it’s all about how enjoyable it .
bibliography
chess.com, ''learn how to play chess", www.chess.com/learn-how-to-play-chess
It’s never too late to learn how to play chess. Chess is one of the most complicated games one could ever imagine, although there are people who are experts with it, you may sometimes ask yourself how they manage to do that. Chess is played by students and adults and can also be played with a bet of money or any other beneficial aspect.
The origin of chess are therefore not clear, though most believe it evolved from earlier chess-like games played in India almost two-thousand year ago. The game of chess which we know today has been around since the 15th century where it became popular. (chess.com). although we are not even sure about its origin, we participate in it anyway, some even participate on a daily basis, well what can one say, it’s all about how enjoyable it .
bibliography
chess.com, ''learn how to play chess", www.chess.com/learn-how-to-play-chess
Wednesday, 20 August 2014
SkyDiving
Skydiving
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, skydiving is "the sport of jumping from an aircraft and performing acrobatic manoeuvres in the air under free fall before landing by parachute". Not everyone is able to sky dive due to the fact that some people are scared of heights and some have heart problems so they cannot therefore participate in dangerous activities which may cause their lives to be at risk.
Sky diving is therefore considered as a very fun activity and it is therefore also unique, experiencing it may actually make one discover things they have never discovered before. Skydiving can be done individually and with other people. Training is therefore required to go solo. "The jump can also be made from a helicopter or the bottom of a hot air balloon from 4000m or 13,000. Some thrill seekers attempt to skydive without a parachute whilst flying through the air, and instead rely on the small parachutes they have that professionals have put on them".
This may sound scary but at the end of the day it turns out very fun, I will be the greatest experience one could ever experience. "Most people are drawn to skydiving initially because of the 'adrenaline buzz' that is experienced when falling towards the ground. Freefalling is an out-of-this-world experience that feels more like floating than falling. This is because you are so high that you have no reference points to gauge your speed by. After the first few jumps the initial fear and adrenaline buzz will subside and you can start to enjoy the sport for more than just its excitement".(university of Portsmouth,2011)
image: startsstydiving.com (Tandem skydiving)
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university of Portsmouth skydive, ''what is skydiving", www.skydiveport.co.uk>about>skydiving overview
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, skydiving is "the sport of jumping from an aircraft and performing acrobatic manoeuvres in the air under free fall before landing by parachute". Not everyone is able to sky dive due to the fact that some people are scared of heights and some have heart problems so they cannot therefore participate in dangerous activities which may cause their lives to be at risk.
Sky diving is therefore considered as a very fun activity and it is therefore also unique, experiencing it may actually make one discover things they have never discovered before. Skydiving can be done individually and with other people. Training is therefore required to go solo. "The jump can also be made from a helicopter or the bottom of a hot air balloon from 4000m or 13,000. Some thrill seekers attempt to skydive without a parachute whilst flying through the air, and instead rely on the small parachutes they have that professionals have put on them".
This may sound scary but at the end of the day it turns out very fun, I will be the greatest experience one could ever experience. "Most people are drawn to skydiving initially because of the 'adrenaline buzz' that is experienced when falling towards the ground. Freefalling is an out-of-this-world experience that feels more like floating than falling. This is because you are so high that you have no reference points to gauge your speed by. After the first few jumps the initial fear and adrenaline buzz will subside and you can start to enjoy the sport for more than just its excitement".(university of Portsmouth,2011)
image: commons.wikimedia.org
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university of Portsmouth skydive, ''what is skydiving", www.skydiveport.co.uk>about>skydiving overview
Monday, 28 July 2014
Shopping
Shopping
Shopping is perhaps one of the other addictive activities/hobbies one could get up to, well that’s if you have the money. Luckily there is what we call window shopping , that is shopping whereby one just gets in and out of shops viewing the items but not buying anything but just admiring, so shopping is not only for those with money but it’s for all of us.
One can therefore shop for different and several occasions, some shop for clothes, some shop for food, some shop for material things like furniture, some shop for cars, and the list goes on and on. With the new technology that has emerged in the 21st century, there is also what we call online shopping whereby you buy whatever you need online without going to the shop physically and the item you have bought will therefore be delivered to you. So as one can see. There is actually more to shopping than just getting into a shop and picking up an item.
Shopping is so addictive that one can become bankrupt because of shopping. Some people to an extent that they have nothing in their accounts, to an extent that they don’t even have a cent not even affording to buy bread, that’s how addictive shopping can get. So not that shopping is bad, its good, but one should be able control themselves and their money. So let’s shop but also be safe on the other hand.
image:( anonymous) visituzbekistan.travel
Shopping is perhaps one of the other addictive activities/hobbies one could get up to, well that’s if you have the money. Luckily there is what we call window shopping , that is shopping whereby one just gets in and out of shops viewing the items but not buying anything but just admiring, so shopping is not only for those with money but it’s for all of us.
One can therefore shop for different and several occasions, some shop for clothes, some shop for food, some shop for material things like furniture, some shop for cars, and the list goes on and on. With the new technology that has emerged in the 21st century, there is also what we call online shopping whereby you buy whatever you need online without going to the shop physically and the item you have bought will therefore be delivered to you. So as one can see. There is actually more to shopping than just getting into a shop and picking up an item.
Shopping is so addictive that one can become bankrupt because of shopping. Some people to an extent that they have nothing in their accounts, to an extent that they don’t even have a cent not even affording to buy bread, that’s how addictive shopping can get. So not that shopping is bad, its good, but one should be able control themselves and their money. So let’s shop but also be safe on the other hand.
image:( anonymous) visituzbekistan.travel
Thursday, 24 July 2014
Business
Business
Any actions undertaken by individuals or companies, such as buying, selling, marketing, or investing, for the purpose of generation profits or developing economic opportunities. Every business wants to earn profit for their survival or retaining competitive edge over others but nothing can happen without customers. If any business wants to survive in society they should think about their customers first then profits. So according to me, business is business not only for business.
image: www.momentumni.com
Any actions undertaken by individuals or companies, such as buying, selling, marketing, or investing, for the purpose of generation profits or developing economic opportunities. Every business wants to earn profit for their survival or retaining competitive edge over others but nothing can happen without customers. If any business wants to survive in society they should think about their customers first then profits. So according to me, business is business not only for business.
Wednesday, 7 May 2014
Gym
Gym
Is going to the gym a lifestyle activity or just a hobby which some people have? Well it’s actually a lifestyle activity because some people do it every day and some people do it professionally as well, so to them it is actually their lifestyle.
People therefore go to the gym for different reasons, some go there to workout, some go there to grow their muscles, and some gym to lose weight and some just gym to stay fit on a daily basis. Going to the gym can therefore also be good for your health, going to the is not only physically beneficial, it can help you in several ways , so it can be considered as an advantage in ones’ life, and promoted that more people should participate in it.
Is going to the gym a lifestyle activity or just a hobby which some people have? Well it’s actually a lifestyle activity because some people do it every day and some people do it professionally as well, so to them it is actually their lifestyle.
People therefore go to the gym for different reasons, some go there to workout, some go there to grow their muscles, and some gym to lose weight and some just gym to stay fit on a daily basis. Going to the gym can therefore also be good for your health, going to the is not only physically beneficial, it can help you in several ways , so it can be considered as an advantage in ones’ life, and promoted that more people should participate in it.
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