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Golf Photos, Art and Collectibles
If you have a passion for golf, your enthusiasm for the sport does not end when you drop the ball in the 18th hole. You think golf, you talk golf, and you dream golf. When you are away from the course, you can't wait to get back. When you are there, you never want to leave.
Of course, no one can stay on the golf course forever, so why not start a collection to remind you of the pleasures of the fairway? Just like some people collect stamps or coins or china cups, you can collect objects about the game of golf. Collecting golf art and memorabilia is a great way to focus on the positive and keep your pleasure in the forefront when you are away from the game.
Golfers have access to a wide range of golf collectibles through online specialty retailers. What exactly are golf collectibles? Basically, they are any type of decorative item with a golf theme. A series of framed pictures of American, Scottish, and British golf courses is a popular collector's item. Another great series is of Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Tom Watson as they each say farewell to the British Open. Speaking of these legends, what could be greater than a framed photograph of Palmer and Nicklaus on tee as the honorary starters of the 2010 Masters?
A framed collection of Masters' pins is a timeless reminder of the great tournaments. You can find historical photos from the early days of golf, knickers and all. In addition to photos of golf legends, there are autographed photos of current golf stars such as Annika Sorenstam, Tiger Woods, and Phil Mikelson. What better inspiration than to see your favorite golfers hanging on your wall reminding you of your game? Just so you don't take your game too seriously, you might want to hang the classic photo of Jackie Gleason golfing.
Golf art makes great tournament awards in place of or in addition to trophies. The winner would surely appreciate four official Masters scorecards signed by Grand Slam champions Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, and Jack Nicklaus arranged in an attractive frame. And for second place, a Payne Stewart photo collage from the 1991 U.S. Open.
The same items make great personal and corporate gifts. Use them for auctions or fundraisers for your club or a charitable organization. For company tournaments a variety of photos can be framed identically, each with a personalized tournament plaque. If your co-worker didn't make it to the 2010 Masters, a daily ticket display might be a good pick-me-up. When you are tired of giving golf balls and golf caps as gifts to your golf buddies, give something different-a golf collectible.
Anything you can think of related to the game of golf, you can find as a golf collectible. And if you or someone you know needs a little help with their game, there's always a framed photo of the Golfer's Prayer at St. Salvadore's Cathedral in St. Andrew's Scotland.
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Trends In World Textile And Clothing Trade, 2009/10 Edition Reports Now Available On Reportsandreports
World textile and clothing trade rose by 4.4% to US$612 bn in 2008. The rise represented as lowdown compared with the previous few years, reflecting the global economic crisis. In fact, growth in 2008 was slower than in any year since 2001, when there was a 3.2% decline. That said, four trade flows involving Asia grew at double digit rates in 2008. In textiles, exports from Asia to Africa increased by 20%, while those from Asia to the Middle East rose by 18%. But intra-North American trade fell by 8% and intra-European trade by 3%. In clothing, Asian exports to Europe rose by 17% and to Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries by 14%. However, trade with North America was affected badly. Exports from South and Central America to North America declined by 5%, intra-North American trade was down by 4% and Asian exports to North America
fell by 3%.Reflecting these trends, the US textile and clothing trade deficit fell in 2008 for the first time since1991—by 3.8% to US$88.65 bn, of which clothing accounted for 88%. The EU27 deficit, however, continued to rise—by 8.8% to US$69.12 bn. At this level it equated to 78% of the US deficit comparedwith 69% a year earlier. Offsetting these deficits, China was the country with the world's biggest surplus, followed by India, Turkey, Italy and Pakistan. The world's biggest textile exporter in 2008 was the EU27, followed by China, the USA, Hong Kong, South Korea, India, Turkey, Taiwan, Japan and Pakistan. The EU27 was also the biggest textile importer, followed by the USA—although China ranked as high as third, followed by Hong Kong, Japan, Vietnam, Turkey, Russia, Mexico and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).In clothing, China was the world's leading exporter for the third year running, followed by the EU27,Hong Kong, Turkey, Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Mexico and the USA. As for clothing imports, 47% of the world total went to EU countries in 2008, while the USA took 22%, Japan 7% and Russia 6%. Next in importance were Hong Kong, Canada, Switzerland, the UAE, Australia and South Korea but each of these had only small shares.
SUMMARY
GROWTH IN TEXTILE AND CLOTHING TRADE
Textiles and clothing
Textile trade flows
Clothing trade flows
Intra-Asian textile and clothing trade
TEXTILE AND CLOTHING DEFICITS AND SURPLUSES
Deficits
Surpluses
LEADING TEXTILE AND CLOTHING EXPORTERS AND IMPORTERS
Leading textile exporters
Leading textile importers
Leading clothing exporters
Leading clothing importers
STATISTICAL APPENDIX
List of tables
Table 1: World trade in textiles and clothing, 2008
Table 2: Major regional flows in world exports of textiles and clothing, 2000-08
Table 3: Asian trade flows in textiles and clothing, 2000-08
Table 4: US textile and clothing trade, 1990-2008
Table 5: Textile and clothing trade balances, selected countries, 1980-2008
Table 6: Labour costs in the textile industry, by country, 1980-2008
Table 7: The world's leading exporters and importers of textiles, 1980-2008
Table 8: The world's leading exporters and importers of clothing, 1980-2008
Table 9: Changes in the exchange rates of selected Asian countries and the EU against the US dollar, 2nd
qtr 1997-4th qtr 2008
Table 10: Share of textile trade in total merchandise trade and in trade in manufactures, by region, 2008
Table 11: Share of clothing trade in total merchandise trade and in trade in manufactures, by region, 2008
Table 12: Exports of textiles from selected economies, 1990-2008
Table 13: Imports of textiles into selected economies, 1990-2008
Table 14: Exports of clothing from selected economies, 1990-2008
Table 15: Imports of clothing into selected economies, 1990-2008
Table 16: Exports of textiles by principal region, 2000-08
Table 17: Exports of clothing by principal region, 2000-08
Table 18: Textile imports into Canada and the USA from selected regions and countries, 2000-08
Table 19: Clothing imports into Canada and the USA from selected regions and countries, 2000-08
Table 20: Textile imports into the EU and Japan from selected regions and countries, 2000-08
Table 21: Clothing imports into the EU and Japan from selected regions and countries, 2000-08
Table 22: Textile imports into China and Mexico from selected regions and countries, 2000-08
Table 23: Trade in textiles and clothing for selected economies, 1980-2008
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Trends in World Textile and Clothing Trade, 2009/10 edition Reports now Available on ReportsandReports. ReportsandReports, comprising of an online library of 10,000 reports, in-depth market research studies of over 5000 micro markets, and 25 industry specific websites.
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The 2010 FIFA World Cup Finals in South Africa
It only comes around once every 4 years, and this is the year for the 2010 FIFA World Cup Finals in South Africa! The World Cup is watched by over 26 BILLION viewers worldwide, and the final game with the coveted gold trophy is watched by over 700 million spectators alone. The opening concert is June 10, 2010, opening matches begin on June 11th with the World Cup Final game on July 11, 2010. South Africa is the host country for 2010, and the matches are being played in 10 venues in 9 host locations throughout the country. The opening and closing ceremonies will be hosted at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg.
There will be two matches on the opening day. In Johannesburg, South Africa will play Mexico. In Cape Town, Uruguay will play France. One of the "must see" matches is on 12-June when Team USA plays England in Rustenburg. Italy will play their first game in Cape Town on 14-June against Paraguay, and Brazil will play their first game in Johannesburg on 15-June against Korea.
I have personally attended a World Cup match (Brazil v Holland), and I can attest that I've not attended any other sporting event that comes close to the excitement and adrenaline rush that comes with attending one or more of these matches. In my opinion, attending a World Cup match is a "must do", if only once, in one's lifetime! You will never experience another event like it!
So put on your favorite team's jersey, proudly wave your flag, and get prepared for the ultimate football season. Here's a link to give you some World Cup information, history, and ticket info for this year's greatest soccer match...it's time to get ready for some football!
About the Author
I will admit that I am not the biggest sports fanatic on the planet, nor even in my own household for that matter. But I do enjoy the game of soccer, and the FIFA World Cup matches are not like any other sporting event that I've ever attended. If you get the opportunity, go to at least one FIFA World Cup game in your lifetime - you will not regret it!
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