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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 24. Chapters: Party, Festival, Committee, Competition, Literary Death Match, Floatopia, Skeptics in the Pub, African Writers' Evening, Panagbenga Festival, Spectacle, Convention, Open house, Fersommling, Tea dance, Kandy Kruise, ROFLCon, Reading series, DISCOP, Kandy Masquerade, Renaissance Weekend, Abu Dhabi Festival, Kandyland, Coffeehouse, Jewel Ball, Moskultprog, U.S.-Soviet Space Bridge, The Great Exhibition 2012, Margarita Ball, Black Friday, New York Clown Theater Festival, Apple Chill, Program book. Excerpt: Competition is a contest between individuals, groups, animals, etc. for territory, a niche, or a location of resources. It arises whenever two or more parties strive for a goal which cannot be shared. Competition occurs naturally between living organisms which co-exist in the same environment. For example, animals compete over water supplies, food, mates, and other biological resources. Humans compete for water, food, and mates, though when these needs are met deep rivalries often arise over the pursuit of wealth, prestige, and fame. Business is often associated with competition as most companies are in competition with at least one other firm over the same group of customers. The written historical record demonstrates propensity of human males to engage physical competition is genetically programmed reproductive behavior. Competition sports were, as ancient literature records, originally employed as an alternative to war between sovereign states populated by citizens of similar racial heritage, or as a means of resolving blood feuds. Dueling was one such competition, but it was forbidden by The Roman Catholic Church and was consequently banned. In ancient Greco-Roman civilization, warrior skill was a matter of dignity and self-respect. In several discrete instances, members of Roman nobility became incensed by some g...
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