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UNUSUAL SPORTSby Rick Dandes

In America, it’s football and baseball. In Cana-da, ice hockey and curling are major passions. In most of the rest of the world, it’s soccer. But did you know that all over the world there are national sports that you’ve never even heard of? This week Tidbits takes a look at just a few of those wild and wacky oddball sports. Let the games begin. • The World Games, first held in 1981, are an

international multi-sport event meant for sports not in the Olympic Games. Some of the current sports in the World Games are bodybuilding, power lifting, fin swimming, squash, netball, billiards, ten-pin bowling and water skiing. It has not been uncommon for World Game events to become Olympic events.

• Extreme ironing is an up-and-coming sport that started in the United Kingdom in 1997. Ironing? It sounds pretty boring, right? Wrong! I don’t think you’d see a typical homemaker ironing this way. It’s the “extreme” in extreme ironing that makes it exciting, challenging and dangerous. The objective is to iron in different and dangerous places such as while mountain climbing, water skiing, canoeing or skydiving. There’s even a world championship for the sport.

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NATIONAL BOSS DAYby Stanley Drummond

Bosses are people, too. (Really!) And every year on October 16, America pays tribute to them.• Actually, National Boss Day was created in

1958 by an Illinois secretary named Patricia Haroski. She chose October 16 because it was her father’s birthday. Her father also happened to be her boss at the time. Nevertheless, she felt that bosses in general were underappreciated, and registered the date with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as an official observance.

• Interestingly enough, a 2005 survey done by an international human resources consulting firm revealed that the majority of employees would not trade places with their boss. The primary reason given was the change that would result between them and their co-workers. They could no longer ignore or laugh at any slackers in their department; they’d be responsible for any poor performers.

• Hallmark started selling Boss Day cards in 1979. While they don’t reveal actual sales figures, they do disclose that the “holiday” is poised to break into the list of top 10 card-send-ing events within the next few years.

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UNUSUAL SPORTS (continued):• Cheese rolling is a sport in England that

takes place annually on Cooper’s Hill in Gloucestershire. This isn’t just any ordinary hill. Cooper’s Hill is so steep that it’s at a 70-degree angle in places. The sport involves a wheel of cheese that’s rolled down hill. The rules are simple: Run after the cheese, and try to be the one that has the cheese at the bottom of the hill.

• Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian sport that was developed during the time of African slavery in Brazil. It’s actually a form of fighting and self-defense, but is done through music, incorporating rhythm and dance. A group of people gather in a circle and take turns getting in the center to spar. In modern times, there is usually no contact, but rather near misses as the sport is more about technique and style than it is about beating up your opponent.

• Underwater hockey? You betcha. Invented in 1954, underwater hockey is exactly what the name implies, but this form of hockey is non-contact. There are two teams of 10 people, but only three from each team are in play at one time. All players wear snorkels and flippers while playing the game. Another difference between underwater and regular ice hockey is that the underwater stick is one foot (30 centimeters) long as opposed to four feet (1 meter) long.

• If you think underwater hockey sounds tough, you haven’t seen underwater rugby. This is a sport with two teams of six players. The object is to get a ball filled with saltwater into a goal to score. The ball must never leave the water. Each team has six players in the water and six substitutes that can switch with a player at any time. A player in this game must have extreme endurance, speed, mobility and strength.


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UNUSUAL SPORTS (continued):• Disc golf or Frisbee golf has been around since

the 1960s but has gained a lot of popularity since then. The rules are similar to golf in that it’s played on a course, the strokes are counted, and the lowest score wins. However, instead of a ball, the players use discs. Instead of a green with sand traps, the course is usually not groomed and may be out in the woods, or at least has wooded terrain. Instead of trying to get a ball in a hole, you try to get your disc into a metal basket.

• Unicycle hockey is like ice hockey or roller hockey but with unicycles instead of skates. Unlike ice hockey, there’s no physical contact with other players. Though there are unicycle hockey teams in the United States, Australia, Canada and other countries, there are only two countries that currently have national leagues: Germany and Great Britain.

• Curling was originally an outdoor sport that originated in 16th century Scotland, but it is now an indoor sport. Since 1998, curling has been an Olympic sport. Two teams of four people each throw polished granite stones down an alley of ice, and then their teammates can help the stones along by sweeping them down the alley with brooms. Scoring is calculated by the way that the stones are strategically placed, and for this reason it is often called “chess on ice.”

• Extreme croquet is closely related to lawn croquet, but the biggest difference between the two is that extreme croquet isn’t played in someone’s backyard. Instead it’s played in rough terrain. The rules are similar, but there are two wickets in extreme croquet as opposed to the single wicket in the backyard version of the game.


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UNUSUAL SPORTS (continued):• Disc golf or Frisbee golf has been around since

the 1960s but has gained a lot of popularity since then. The rules are similar to golf in that it’s played on a course, the strokes are counted, and the lowest score wins. However, instead of a ball, the players use discs. Instead of a green with sand traps, the course is usually not groomed and may be out in the woods, or at least has wooded terrain. Instead of trying to get a ball in a hole, you try to get your disc into a metal basket.

• Unicycle hockey is like ice hockey or roller hockey but with unicycles instead of skates. Unlike ice hockey, there’s no physical contact with other players. Though there are unicycle hockey teams in the United States, Australia, Canada and other countries, there are only two countries that currently have national leagues: Germany and Great Britain.

• Curling was originally an outdoor sport that originated in 16th century Scotland, but it is now an indoor sport. Since 1998, curling has been an Olympic sport. Two teams of four people each throw polished granite stones down an alley of ice, and then their teammates can help the stones along by sweeping them down the alley with brooms. Scoring is calculated by the way that the stones are strategically placed, and for this reason it is often called “chess on ice.”

• Extreme croquet is closely related to lawn croquet, but the biggest difference between the two is that extreme croquet isn’t played in someone’s backyard. Instead it’s played in rough terrain. The rules are similar, but there are two wickets in extreme croquet as opposed to the single wicket in the backyard version of the game.


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UNUSUAL SPORTS (continued):• Cheese rolling is a sport in England that

takes place annually on Cooper’s Hill in Gloucestershire. This isn’t just any ordinary hill. Cooper’s Hill is so steep that it’s at a 70-degree angle in places. The sport involves a wheel of cheese that’s rolled down hill. The rules are simple: Run after the cheese, and try to be the one that has the cheese at the bottom of the hill.

• Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian sport that was developed during the time of African slavery in Brazil. It’s actually a form of fighting and self-defense, but is done through music, incorporating rhythm and dance. A group of people gather in a circle and take turns getting in the center to spar. In modern times, there is usually no contact, but rather near misses as the sport is more about technique and style than it is about beating up your opponent.

• Underwater hockey? You betcha. Invented in 1954, underwater hockey is exactly what the name implies, but this form of hockey is non-contact. There are two teams of 10 people, but only three from each team are in play at one time. All players wear snorkels and flippers while playing the game. Another difference between underwater and regular ice hockey is that the underwater stick is one foot (30 centimeters) long as opposed to four feet (1 meter) long.

• If you think underwater hockey sounds tough, you haven’t seen underwater rugby. This is a sport with two teams of six players. The object is to get a ball filled with saltwater into a goal to score. The ball must never leave the water. Each team has six players in the water and six substitutes that can switch with a player at any time. A player in this game must have extreme endurance, speed, mobility and strength.

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1. Dr. Stephen Leatherman is quite influential during the summer tourism months. What is his alter-ego?

2. This famous 1960s rock and roll group incorporated their love of the ocean into their music. Name them.

1. Beaches are one of the most popular travel destinations. Out of 10 trips taken by people, how many include going to a beach?2. Where is the famous South Beach?3. It’s a beach island but best known for its golfing opportunities. Name it.4. What is the name for an individual who searches the beach for valuable objects?

“Sponges grow in the ocean. That just kills me. I wonder how much deeper the ocean would be if that didn’t happen.” –

comedian Steven Wright

S U R F E R

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Some beaches are artificial; they are either permanent or temporary. Some examples of this are in Monaco, Paris, Rotterdam and Hong Kong’s Golden Beach.

AUGUST IS BLACK BUISNESS MONTH (U.S.)

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A woman went to the beach with her children. Her 4-year-old son ran up to her, grabbed her hand, and led her to the shore where a dead seagull lay in the sand. “Mommy, what happened to him?” the little boy asked. “He died and went to heaven,” she replied.

The child thought for a moment and said, “And God threw him back down?”

There are several beaches that claim to be the “world’s longest,” including Cox’s Bazar, Fraiser Island beach, 90 Mile (145 km) beaches in Australia and New Zealand and Long Beach, Washington (about 30km, or 19 miles).


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• Conservative author and commentator William F. Buckley Jr., a graduate of Yale University, once made the following controversial remark: "I'd rather entrust the government of the United States to the first 400 people listed in the Boston telephone directory than to the faculty of Harvard University."

• The first auctions in recorded history were held in 450 B.C. in Babylon. Sadly, and perhaps unsurprisingly, the items up for sale were humans.

• The Goodyear company, known today for its automobile tires, was originally founded to produce rubber clothing and, oddly, musical instruments.

• Ellen Axson Wilson is reported to have exchanged approximately 1,400 love letters with her husband, President Woodrow Wilson, during their marriage. • You might be surprised to learn that in 1952, the CIA conducted a study of UFO sightings, and concluded that the objects were a threat to national security. The report stated, "the reports of [sightings] convince us that there is something going on that must have immediate attention." • If you're family is like one-third of families across the country, you have a Scrabble game in your home. • It's been reported that the world's oldest piece of chewing gum is more than 9,000 years old. After that long, though, I wonder how they could tell what its original use was. • Experienced boot makers reportedly can get three pairs of the footwear out of a single ostrich hide.

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You love to fish, and while you’ve always tried to be an ethical angler and protect the areas you fish, you want to do more. Here are some tips to help you step up your efforts and use

green fishing practices whenever possible.

Go at an opportune time and obey any regu-lations in place. Steer clear of the early spring when fish spawn and the late summer when fish are stressed due to lower oxygen levels from the heat. Know what the rules are, fol-low them and report any illegal activity you see.

Care for the land and water as though it were your own. Don’t trash it with chemicals and discarded gear. Take out everything you brought in and leave the area as clean as, if not cleaner than, you found it. Leave wild-life alone and take great steps not to disturb their habitat. Should you see others not do-ing the same, report it to authorities.

Use eco-friendly products. There are many available, including barbless hooks and

molded-type nets, both of which allow for easi-er, safer release of fish. Browse the Web or a sporting goods store near you and make the most of the green products you find.

Keep the spread of exotic species in check. Opt for artificial lures rather than live bait when possible. Most artificial lures on the market today are more lifelike than ever. If you must use artificial bait, be careful to select native species. Do not bring in exotic species. They could survive, reproduce and damage the ecosystem.

Handle the fish you catch with care and keep only what you need. Use a damp towel to remove lures; this will keep the protective layer on the gills intact. If you must use barbed hooks and see one caught deeply in the fish, cut the leader rather than try to remove it. The hook will eventually rust out. Take home only what you need and are allowed,

and properly release whatever fish you aren’t keeping.

Finally, spread the word. Take every oppor-tunity to teach other anglers about the im-portance of protecting the environment and using green practices. The more you get the message out, the more other anglers will do their part and the better off the environment will be. These are just some of the basic questions you should ask about the outfitted hunts that interest you. You will probably come up with more. Don’t hesitate to find out the informa-tion you need and make sure you get a list of references with the names of successful and not-so-successful hunters. Follow up on those references and call your local state wildlife agency to ensure the outfitter is on the up and up.

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Many of us take for granted the ease with which we can find a card at the local gift shop, have our hair coiffed at the corner salon, grab a bite at a familiar eatery or get copies made while having a friendly conversation with the proprietor. But what if it were all gone? Poof! Not if the members of the New RAMS of Glenrock can help it. In fact, many merchants are going out of their way to accommodate customers, thinking up new and innovative ways to keep the doors open and business bustling. That’s good news for consumers. Sometimes, it’s not just the price of an item or service that is the bottom line for customers, but it’s the total value of the experience. RAMS

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Are You Prepared to Lose Your Job?

The National Foundation for Credit Counseling recently issued a newsletter with steps to take to prepare for possible job loss. Here are some ideas:• Don't be caught off guard. Pay attention at work to any rumors of layoffs or closings.• Do your best work. Come in early and stay late. Say yes to special projects. • Polish your resume, especially if you've been on the same job for a long time. Spend the money to have a professional update it to highlight your most marketable skills.• Find out now what your company will offer for job retraining, placement help and severance packages.• Learn about government benefits and stay current on

changes to those. • Take care of medical and dental issues now, while you have medical coverage. Learn about COBRA, and consider whether you can sign up on your spouse's coverage.• Know how much

you spend per month, make a budget and pinpoint areas where you can decrease spending. Cut down now and put the money away in savings. It's suggested that you also add 10 percent of your current income to savings.• Pull your credit report now and have any errors fixed. If you apply for a job where a credit report is likely to be checked, a report that's error-free is better than one that contains errors about old debt.• Pay down your debts while you have the income to do so. If you lose your job and fall behind on any payments, it will be much harder to climb out of that hole later when you're re-employed. Deal with the debt now and you'll only have to worry about everyday expenses.

There's one thing not on the list from NFCC, and it's this: Stock up on a reasonable amount of nonperishable foods and other household items now. Canned fruit, vegetables and meat, as well as box dinners such as macaroni and cheese will come in handy if you lose your income. You'll be able to conserve every dollar you have if you don't have to continually shop and spend. Add in personal-care items like soap, deodorant, toothpaste and laundry detergent. If you're interviewing for jobs, you'll need to look your best: clean and well-fed.For more help, go to www.nfcc.org, scroll down and click Consumer Tools.

David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].

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THE ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE (MOUNTIES)

Sitting straight atop majestic steeds in their bright red coats, the Mounties present an image that’s almost synonymous with Canada.

• The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) began in 1873, when the Canadian Government formed the North-West Mounted Police. They were to ensure peace and order in a wilderness jurisdiction that stretched from the western border of Manitoba to the Rockies and as far north as anyone could go.

• The son of the famous English novelist Charles Dickens was a member of the North-West Mounted Police. Francis Jeffrey Dickens joined on November 4, 1874, and served in the Force until March 1, 1886.

• Today, the RCMP are famous for their distinctive Red Serge, referred to as “Review Order” (of dress uniform) consisting of a high-collared scarlet tunic, midnight blue breeches with yellow leg strip, Sam Browne belt with shoulder cross strap, white sidearm lanyard, brown riding boots, brown Stetson hat (wide, flat-brimmed), and brown gloves. But in the 1800s, the uniform of the North West Mounted Police was similar to the one worn by the British Army. In fact, the very first uniform used by the NWMP was issued from militia stores in Ottawa.

• Stuart Zachary Taylor Wood, the 8th commissioner of the RCMP, was the great grandson of Zachary Taylor, the 12th president of the United States.

• King Edward VII granted the prefix “Royal” in 1904, and the force became known as the Royal North West Mounted Police.

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MOUNTIES (continued):• The more familiar name, Royal Canadian

Mounted Police, came about in 1920. This is when the Royal North West Mounted Police absorbed the Dominion Police, and headquarters were transferred from Regina to Ottawa.

• Woof, woof, woof. Three German shepherds became the first canine members of the force in 1935.

• The last dog sled patrol was in 1969. The patrol traveled from Old Crow, Yukon Territory, to Fort McPherson, N.W.T., a distance of some 500 miles (805 kilometers). There were two teams with a total of 21 dogs.

• Ladies first: In 1981, the first female in the RCMP was promoted to corporal. In 1992, the first female officers were commissioned, and in 1998, the first female Assistant Commissioner was appointed.

• The British have exploited the image of the Mounties: The BBC television series “Monty Python” featured a group of Mounties singing the chorus in “The Lumberjack Song.”

• The 1990s TV series “Due South” paired a Mountie (and his deaf pet wolf) with a streetwise American detective cleaning up the streets of Chicago. What many viewers found entertaining about the show were the differences in attitude between the two countries’ police forces.

• Maintiens le Droit is the motto of the RCMP. It is French for “Maintain the Right,” although it is often construed as “Uphold the Law.”

Today, the RCMP’s scope of operations includes organized crime, terrorism, illicit drugs, economic crimes and offences that threaten the integrity of Canada’s national borders.

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