Word: golfed
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...after the first wave of government employees moved here, Naypyidaw remains under construction. Workers toil in the searing heat, mostly unaided by such modern conveniences as cranes or bulldozers. So far, their efforts have produced, among other things, the country's only major highway, five police stations and three golf courses. (Burma's generals are notoriously fond of the sport.) The new capital is also home to a massive zoo, whose elephants were pillaged from its Rangoon counterpart. Government housing is provided in brightly colored blocks reminiscent of a down-market Florida retirement community. The apartments are color-coded...
...malnourished even before Nargis. Yet the generals saw no problem with spending tens of millions of dollars constructing a massive new capital. But even there, the disregard for citizens is matched only by the junta's pursuit of personal gratification; to wit: the generals have signed off on three golf courses, immaculately mowed stretches of green where top commanders can indulge in their favorite pastime...
...cherished, as humans cherish their own family members, with the knowledge that it will die some day. In other words, these emotional relationships are based on an appreciation of the ephemeral. But as soon as pets can be replaced as easily as worn running shoes or golf clubs, this is lost...
...stand around and watch people. Ever-brimming with drive and determination, most of us are always on the move, whether it’s “On to the next study group!” or “On to the next hole in Leverett House senior golf!” Everything is always happening, right...
...Harvard women’s golf team built its season around winning the Ivy League championship for the first time. Once that was accomplished, what to aim for next became less clear.The Crimson ended its historic season in underwhelming fashion in the NCAA Central Regional Championship at the Texas Golf Club, shooting a disappointing 937 (314-310-313) over the course of the tournament on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.“We didn’t have expectations going into this tournament,” sophomore Claire Sheldon said. “It was an experience...