hobby
type: Class
comment: Various types of activities for amusement, such as collecting stamps, building models, quilting, crafts
subclass of: lifestyle and leisure

lifestyle and leisure
type: Class
subclass of: NewsItem
comment: Activities undertaken for pleasure, relaxation or recreation outside paid employment, including eating and travel.

defence contract
type: Class
comment: The award of government contracts for defence related activity.
subclass of: company information

company information
type: Class
comment: Information about individual companies or business entities
subclass of: economy, business and finance

formal exercise-DEPRECATED
type: Class
subclass of: karate
comment: NA

karate
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: A martial art where chops, punches, kicks and throws are used to defeat an opponent.

bantamweight
type: Class
comment: weight category which varies according to the federation
subclass of: boxing

boxing
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Combat sport in which two men/women fight using only their fists covered by padded gloves in a square ring measuring 6m a side. The fight is usually split into 12 rounds of three minutes each.

population and census
type: Class
subclass of: demographics
comment: Population is the number of people in a geographical region and census is the process of counting them

demographics
type: Class
comment: The study of people and here they live and how they interact
subclass of: social issue

arrest
type: Class
subclass of: police
comment: Detention of a suspect of a crime

police
type: Class
comment: Agents of the legal system set up enforce the laws
subclass of: crime, law and justice

handball (team)
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: A ball game using the hands contested by two teams of seven trying to throw the ball into the opponents goal.

sport
type: Class
subclass of: NewsItem
comment: Competitive exercise involving physical effort. Organizations and bodies involved in these activities.

espionage and intelligence
type: Class
subclass of: politics
comment: Covert collection of information

politics
type: Class
subclass of: NewsItem
comment: Local, regional, national and international exercise of power, or struggle for power, and the relationships between governing bodies and states.

retrovirus
type: Class
subclass of: disease
comment: A family of RNA viruses such as those causing leukaemia and AIDS

disease
type: Class
comment: Any harmful or destructive condition
subclass of: health

bareback
type: Class
subclass of: rodeo
comment: Rodeo discipline

rodeo
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: A discipline where wild horses or bulls must be mounted and mastered

68-80 kg
type: Class
comment: Weight category
subclass of: Taekwon-Do

Taekwon-Do
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: A martial art of Korean origin

traffic
type: Class
subclass of: travel and commuting
comment: Traffic reports and/or warnings

travel and commuting
type: Class
subclass of: lifestyle and leisure
comment: Stories about transport options, travel networks, commuting, car pooling and business travel

internet
type: Class
comment: Stories related to Internet as art and entertainment
subclass of: arts, culture and entertainment

arts, culture and entertainment
type: Class
comment: Matters pertaining to the advancement and refinement of the human mind, of interests, skills, tastes and emotions
subclass of: NewsItem

middleweight
type: Class
comment: weight category which varies according to the federation
subclass of: boxing

300 m
type: Class
comment: Race over 300 metres with the fastest time winning.
subclass of: athletics, track and field

athletics, track and field
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Competitions involving foot races, jumping and throwing which can be on a track inside a stadium or on outside roads

ice dance
type: Class
comment: Takes place over three days with, in order, two compulsory dances, the original dance (2min 30sec) and the free dance (4min).
subclass of: figure Skating

figure Skating
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: To obtain the best marks possible from nine judges who award scores after two prepared sections - both skated to music - during which competitors must attempt to achieve the greatest possible harmony between artistic flair and technical precision.

ordnance clearance
type: Class
comment: The removal or neutralization of ordnance such as landmines or cluster bombs, remaining after a war or armed conflict
subclass of: social issue

social issue
type: Class
comment: Aspects of the behaviour of humans affecting the quality of life.
subclass of: NewsItem

30000
type: Class
comment: Walking over a distance of 30kms with the fastest time winning
subclass of: athletics, track and field

privatisation
type: Class
subclass of: company information
comment: Stories regarding the privatisation (privatisation) of state run companies.

470
type: Class
comment: Boat Category: two man dinghy (7.10m/sq mainsail) Olympic sport
subclass of: sailing

sailing
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Sail boat racing over a route marked by buoys.

teachers
type: Class
comment: People with knowledge who can impart that knowledge to others
subclass of: teaching and learning

teaching and learning
type: Class
comment: Either end of the education equation
subclass of: education

parallel bars
type: Class
comment: Gymnasts swing and turn with guile and grace around the parallel bars.
subclass of: gymnastics

gymnastics
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: A sport consisting of a variety of disciplines in which gymnasts perform artistic and acrobatic moves on different apparatus. There are 6 disciplines for men and 4 for women.

speedway
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Fast track

over 75 kg
type: Class
subclass of: weightlifting
comment: Competitor weight category

weightlifting
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: A strength test where competitors lift as heavy a weight as possible

ski orienteering
type: Class
subclass of: orienteering
comment: An individual ski time-trial over a route marked out by beacons, that the competitor has to search out and find in a specific order. The contestant makes his way with the help of a compass and map

orienteering
type: Class
comment: An individual time-trial over a route marked out by beacons. The competitor has to search out and find in a specific order. The contestant makes his way with the help of a compass and map
subclass of: sport

iron and steel
type: Class
subclass of: metal and mineral
comment: Mining, refining and sales of iron-based metals

metal and mineral
type: Class
comment: Production and refining of ores into metals
subclass of: economy, business and finance

adults
type: Class
comment: People aged 20 and above
subclass of: people

people
type: Class
comment: Individuals as a whole, sometimes broken down into various classes, such as indigenous people, people of class etc
subclass of: social issue

shot put
type: Class
subclass of: athletics, track and field
comment: Competitors stand in a circle with a 2.13 metres diameter and attempt to throw a metal ball weighing 7.26 kg for men and 4kg for women as far as possible. The longest throw wins.

election
type: Class
subclass of: politics
comment: The selection of representatives by the casting of votes

social conditions
type: Class
subclass of: social issues (general)
comment: Conditions under which people live in terms of housing, water supply, availability of education

social issues (general)
type: Class
subclass of: social issue
comment: Issues affecting a number of individuals in their daily lives like housing, food, education, personal relationships

micro science
type: Class
comment: The multi-disciplinary areas of nanotechnology and Micro-Electrical Mechanical Systems.
subclass of: science and technology

science and technology
type: Class
subclass of: NewsItem
comment: All aspects pertaining to human understanding of nature and the physical world and the development and application of this knowledge

tobacco
type: Class
subclass of: process industry
comment: Growing, producing and sale of tobacco products

process industry
type: Class
subclass of: economy, business and finance
comment: The business of turning raw materials into useable products

cultural development
type: Class
comment: The history of the development of art and culture such as the rise of cave paintings, pre-Colombian art, Chinese paper-making, anything non-political
subclass of: culture (general)

culture (general)
type: Class
comment: The ideas, customs, arts, skills of a particular group
subclass of: arts, culture and entertainment

strike
type: Class
comment: A job action involving cessation of work
subclass of: labour

labour
type: Class
subclass of: NewsItem
comment: Social aspects, organizations, rules and conditions affecting the employment of human effort for the generation of wealth or provision of services and the economic support of the unemployed.

C1
type: Class
comment: One-seater canoe (open boat with competitor using a single bladed paddle.
subclass of: canoeing and kayaking

canoeing and kayaking
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: races in either 'white' or 'dead' water

radio industry
type: Class
comment: Stories related to the business of radio
subclass of: media

media
type: Class
subclass of: economy, business and finance
comment: The various means of disseminating news and information to the public

guerrilla activity
type: Class
subclass of: unrest, conflicts and war
comment: Anti-government actions by clandestine groups using hit-and-run techniques or sabotage, kidnapping and the like

unrest, conflicts and war
type: Class
subclass of: NewsItem
comment: Acts of socially or politically motivated protest and/or violence.

K1
type: Class
comment: an enclosed boat with the competitor sitting on a fixed seat for one person using a double bladed paddle
subclass of: canoeing and kayaking

85 kg
type: Class
subclass of: weightlifting
comment: Competitor weight category

ramadan
type: Class
subclass of: religious festival or holiday
comment: Holy month of fasting in Islam

religious festival or holiday
type: Class
subclass of: religion and belief
comment: Holy day or day of observance in a religion which sometimes is a public holiday as well

60 yard hurdles
type: Class
subclass of: athletics, track and field
comment: Short sprint race over 60 yards interspersed with hurdles.

cross country
type: Class
comment: A long distance race including rustic obstacles such as real fences, streams and fallen trees.
subclass of: horse racing, harness racing

horse racing, harness racing
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Mounted horse races.

religion-DEPRECATED
type: Class
comment: Established theologies with fixed systems of belief
subclass of: religion and belief

religion and belief
type: Class
subclass of: NewsItem
comment: All aspects of human existence involving theology, philosophy, ethics and spirituality.

campaign finance
type: Class
subclass of: election
comment: The money that makes campaigns for public office possible

hunting
type: Class
subclass of: lifestyle and leisure
comment: An activity involving the use of weapons or traps for the capturing of animals

oval track
type: Class
subclass of: dog racing
comment: Pursuing an artificial rabbit around an oval track

dog racing
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Dogs racing around a track

triathlon swimming
type: Class
subclass of: triathlon
comment: Triathlon event

triathlon
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: An endurance multi-sport where competitors first swim, then cycle and then run a road race. Distances vary according to the competition, the Olympic version being 1.5, 40 and 10km respectively.

loan market
type: Class
comment: The market where money is available to borrow, at certain rates of interest
subclass of: macro economics

macro economics
type: Class
comment: Broad scale economics and the world or national level
subclass of: economy, business and finance

super-middleweight
type: Class
comment: weight category which varies according to the federation
subclass of: boxing

Summer Olympics
type: Class
comment: Summer Olympics
subclass of: sports event

sports event
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Sports meeting

primary
type: Class
comment: Preliminary elections on a local or regional basis leading up to a regional or national election
subclass of: election

university
type: Class
subclass of: education
comment: Institutions of higher learning capable of providing doctorate degrees

education
type: Class
subclass of: NewsItem
comment: All aspects of furthering knowledge of human individuals from birth to death.

extradition
type: Class
subclass of: international law
comment: Legal transfer of criminals or suspects between countries

international law
type: Class
subclass of: crime, law and justice
comment: The system of laws embraced by all nations, such as the Geneva Convention, the International Law of the Seas, etc.

floorball
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Played indoors in a court the size of a basketball court. 6 players per team, of which one is a who plays in a kneeling position without a stick like in ice hockey. The other players use plastic clubs and a light plastic ball to pass and shoot goals.

regional cup
type: Class
comment: Sports meeting where competitors come from a single region
subclass of: sports event

bribery
type: Class
subclass of: corporate crime
comment: Payments or benefits to influence the outcome of a legal case

corporate crime
type: Class
subclass of: crime, law and justice
comment: Misdeeds of corporations and corporate officers

fist ball
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Men's team sport similar to volleyball (with a much lower net) executed mainly in gymnastics clubs

1 km time trial
type: Class
subclass of: cycling
comment: Individual race over 1000m against the clock for men.

cycling
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: A race over a given distance on bicycles.

metal
type: Class
comment: Markets for trading base metals such as copper, aluminium, steel, zinc etc
subclass of: market and exchange

market and exchange
type: Class
subclass of: economy, business and finance
comment: Organized entities for buying and selling stocks, currencies, commodities and other goods

language
type: Class
subclass of: arts, culture and entertainment
comment: The means by which people communicate with each other

freestyle
type: Class
comment: A style where leg holds are allowed
subclass of: wrestling

wrestling
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Combat sport where each wrestler attempts to win over his adversary, by holding both shoulders on the ground (fall) long enough to be in control. Points can also be decisive.

trick
type: Class
comment: Skiers perform a maximum of figures in a limited time period
subclass of: water skiing

water skiing
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: On one or two skis contestants are pulled by a power boat along the water's surface

3000 m
type: Class
subclass of: athletics, track and field
comment: Running over a distance of 3000 metres with the fastest time winning

parent organisation
type: Class
comment: Groups of parents set up to support schools
subclass of: education

casino and gambling
type: Class
comment: The business of providing outlets for various games of chance using cards, dice, spinning wheels to betting on animal races
subclass of: tourism and leisure

tourism and leisure
type: Class
subclass of: economy, business and finance
comment: Stories about the tourism and leisure industries

soap opera
type: Class
subclass of: television
comment: Episodic TV drama or saga, normally aired during daytime

television
type: Class
comment: Stories related to television as art and entertainment
subclass of: arts, culture and entertainment

book
type: Class
subclass of: media
comment: The business of producing and selling bound media, whether fiction or non-fiction

auction service
type: Class
subclass of: financial and business service
comment: Sales by bidding

financial and business service
type: Class
comment: Services that transmit, safeguard, keep track of money or provide backup to commercial enterprises
subclass of: economy, business and finance

fine
type: Class
subclass of: punishment
comment: Monetary punishment

punishment
type: Class
comment: The retribution handed out to those who break the laws
subclass of: crime, law and justice

productivity
type: Class
comment: The cost of labour to produce an item of value, often measured as output per hour per person
subclass of: company information

catholic convention
type: Class
subclass of: religious event
comment: Reports concerning or from a catholic convention

religious event
type: Class
subclass of: religion and belief
comment: News regarding a religious event but not a festival or holiday

Go
type: Class
comment: A strategic, deterministic Chinese board game played by alternately placing stones on a grid
subclass of: game

game
type: Class
comment: Contests generally for ones amusement
subclass of: lifestyle and leisure

speed skating
type: Class
comment: Timed races competed by two skaters at a time on an oval ice track
subclass of: sport

archaeology
type: Class
subclass of: arts, culture and entertainment
comment: Probing the past through ruins and artefacts

parks
type: Class
subclass of: natural resources
comment: Areas set aside and developed for public enjoyment and recreation, including commercial development such as theme parks

natural resources
type: Class
subclass of: environmental issue
comment: Stories about the environmental issues related to the exploitation of natural resources for human use

10,000 m
type: Class
comment: Running over a distance of 10,000 metres with the fastest time winning
subclass of: athletics, track and field

organic chemical
type: Class
subclass of: chemicals
comment: The branch of chemistry dealing with human, animal or carbon-based substances

chemicals
type: Class
comment: Natural or manmade materials used to produce other materials
subclass of: economy, business and finance

10 km + 15 km combined
type: Class
subclass of: nordic skiing
comment: 10km classic followed by 15km free-style race

nordic skiing
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Practiced in snowy countryside and based on power and endurance. There are classic and free style events with mass or staggered starts.

surfing
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Water sport where contestants catch and ride waves upright on a surfboard

organized crime
type: Class
subclass of: crime, law and justice
comment: Crimes committed by gangs or criminal groups.

crime, law and justice
type: Class
subclass of: NewsItem
comment: Establishment and/or statement of the rules of behaviour in society, the enforcement of these rules, breaches of the rules and the punishment of offenders. Organizations and bodies involved in these activities.

mountaineering
type: Class
subclass of: climbing
comment: Alpine climbing

climbing
type: Class
comment: mountain sports
subclass of: sport

medical research
type: Class
subclass of: health
comment: Investigation into the causes and cures of diseases

health
type: Class
comment: All aspects pertaining to the physical and mental welfare of human beings.
subclass of: NewsItem

treaty and international organisation-DEPRECATED
type: Class
comment: Formal bodies to regulate activities between nation states, often on the basis of written agreements
subclass of: politics

treaty
type: Class
comment: A treaty (as defined by the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties) is a written agreement between international entities that is binding under international law.
subclass of: politics

planning inquiries
type: Class
comment: Public hearings or planning inquiries on proposed constructions, e.g. Construction of water driven power station in a National Park.
subclass of: interior policy

interior policy
type: Class
subclass of: politics
comment: Government policies affecting internal affairs of a country

avalanche/landslide
type: Class
subclass of: disaster (general)
comment: Sudden dislodging of massive amounts of snow or soil.

disaster (general)
type: Class
subclass of: disaster and accident
comment: Serious or sudden misfortune

furnishings and furniture
type: Class
subclass of: process industry
comment: Manufacture of furniture, wallpaper, paints and fabrics for interior decoration

memorial
type: Class
subclass of: society
comment: Commemorative ceremony or object - plaque, statue etc - in remembrance of a person.

society
type: Class
subclass of: human interest
comment: Stories of well-known people

continental championship 2nd level
type: Class
comment: A championship where second string competitors from a single continent take part
subclass of: sports event

protestant convention
type: Class
comment: Reports concerning or from a protestant convention
subclass of: religious event

road time trial
type: Class
subclass of: cycling
comment: A race or stage against the clock with each cyclist setting off individually.

AIDS
type: Class
comment: Acquired Immunity Deficiency Syndrome, an incurable disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus
subclass of: disease

islam
type: Class
subclass of: religion and belief
comment: Those who use Allah and his teachings as their centre of belief

spin-off
type: Class
subclass of: company information
comment: Stories regarding the creation of new companies being spun off from existing companies.

estate bestowal
type: Class
comment: The distribution of the estate of a person according to their will and any disagreements between the heirs
subclass of: society

labor market
type: Class
comment: A pool of people who are working or are seeking work
subclass of: employment

employment
type: Class
subclass of: labour
comment: Paid labour

human rights
type: Class
subclass of: politics
comment: Rights entitled to be enjoyed by all citizens universally

poverty
type: Class
subclass of: social issue
comment: Having insufficient resources to provide for basic services to oneself or family

primary care physician
type: Class
comment: Patient's basic health care doctor - first point of call for all health related problems
subclass of: medical staff

medical staff
type: Class
subclass of: health
comment: Doctors, nurses, interns and others in a medical facility

GAISF
type: Class
comment: General Association of International Sports Federations
subclass of: sports organisations

sports organisations
type: Class
comment: Organisations responsible for a specific sport
subclass of: sport

upbringing
type: Class
comment: Lessons learned from parents and others as one grows up
subclass of: education

1000 m
type: Class
comment: Speed skating race over 1000m
subclass of: speed skating

board of directors (appointment and change)
type: Class
comment: News regarding appointments to or changes in the board of directors for a company.
subclass of: company information

vaccines
type: Class
comment: Medications designed to create immunity to diseases
subclass of: preventative medicine

preventative medicine
type: Class
subclass of: health
comment: Substances used to prevent diseases or illnesses

discathon
type: Class
comment: The object is to throw and run a park course of about 1 kilometre. Four players compete in each heat. They have two discs each. They may also carry a third disc in reserve. Where one thrown disc stops the second disc must be thrown.
subclass of: flying disc

flying disc
type: Class
comment: A group of events all played with a flying plastic disc. The exact regulation for the disc is different in different events but it has to be unbroken of solid plastic and a production model with no modification. Flying disc is sometimes called Frisbee.
subclass of: sport

inline skating
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Competitive sports using inline skates

riots
type: Class
comment: Violent, destructive demonstrations often involving injury to individuals and destruction of property
subclass of: unrest, conflicts and war

applied science
type: Class
subclass of: science and technology
comment: Stories about putting scientific knowledge to practical uses in the fields of the medical sciences, agriculture, domestic sciences as well as trades and crafts

rental service
type: Class
comment: Companies which provide rentals, including motor vehicles, tuxedos, tools, heavy equipment, and other supplies
subclass of: financial and business service

children
type: Class
comment: Immature people, usually up to the age of puberty
subclass of: people

lightweight
type: Class
comment: up to 66kg for men and 52kg for women.
subclass of: judo

judo
type: Class
comment: A defensive martial art.
subclass of: sport

5000 m
type: Class
subclass of: athletics, track and field
comment: Running over a distance of 5000 metres with the fastest time winning

75 kg
type: Class
subclass of: weightlifting
comment: Competitor weight category

marriage
type: Class
comment: The union of two individuals who pledge fidelity, respect and support for each other
subclass of: family

family
type: Class
comment: A group of individuals related by blood or marriage
subclass of: social issue

human interest
type: Class
subclass of: NewsItem
comment: Lighter items about individuals, groups, animals or objects.

bowling
type: Class
comment: A game in which a player scores points by trying to knock down ten 'pins' using a ball - if unsuccessful the player has a second attempt. A game consists of ten frames.
subclass of: sport

international (foreign) trade
type: Class
subclass of: macro economics
comment: Trade of goods and services between nations

mail order
type: Class
subclass of: consumer goods
comment: Items sold through and delivered by mail

consumer goods
type: Class
comment: Items produced for and sold to individuals
subclass of: economy, business and finance

tourism
type: Class
comment: Stories about leisure travel involving visits to a number of locations and/or countries over an extended period of time, often as part of an organized group
subclass of: lifestyle and leisure

joint venture
type: Class
subclass of: company information
comment: News regarding joint ventures between companies. (Not marketing related - see Marketing.)

5 km classical time
type: Class
comment: A 5km classic race in that the competitor keeps his skis parallel except on steep inclines where the scissor move is used
subclass of: nordic skiing

chistera corta
type: Class
comment: The "chistera-corta" is the game played in a fronton "place libre" with left hand wall and 3 players in each team. The players use a long curved basket called the "chistera" (56 cm long and 12 cm wide).
subclass of: Jai Alai (Pelota)

Jai Alai (Pelota)
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Because of the game organization, the proper identification of a specific game may require the combination of 2 subject details

1000 yards
type: Class
comment: Race over 1000 yards with the fastest time winning.
subclass of: athletics, track and field

corporate performance
type: Class
subclass of: company information
comment: How well a company performs, measured by its net earnings, its dividends its earnings per share and price/earnings ratio

wireless technology
type: Class
comment: Transmission of information through means other than point-to-point wired hookups
subclass of: computing and information technology

computing and information technology
type: Class
comment: Anything to do with the computing and/or transmission of information from one point to another.
subclass of: economy, business and finance

history
type: Class
subclass of: arts, culture and entertainment
comment: Issues connected with the past; discoveries, repair, conservation or display of artifacts; anniversaries of historic events

jazz music
type: Class
subclass of: music
comment: A music of diverse harmonics, often improvised

music
type: Class
comment: Expressing emotion or message through instruments or voice using different sounds, tones, harmonies and the like
subclass of: arts, culture and entertainment

healthcare policy
type: Class
subclass of: health
comment: Health-related policy decisions including what different countries are doing regarding prescription drug policies, AIDS, psychiatric care, health care funding and related topics.

family planning
type: Class
comment: Conscious decisions and efforts involving reproduction
subclass of: social issue

adult education
type: Class
subclass of: education
comment: Education provided for older students outside the usual age groups of 5-25

ice hockey
type: Class
comment: Two teams of six heavily padded skaters try and outscore each other by hitting a puck into the opponents goal.
subclass of: sport

golf
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Competitors attempt to hit a small white ball with different clubs around a course of 18 holes varying in distance. The object is to make the fewest strokes possible.

elementary schools
type: Class
comment: Schools usually of a level from kindergarten through 11 or 12 years of age
subclass of: school

school
type: Class
subclass of: education
comment: A building or institution in which education of various sorts is provided

health organisations
type: Class
comment: Includes stories about specific health organizations, including professional associations, non-profits and international groups
subclass of: health

wedding
type: Class
comment: The marriage ceremony and the events that surround it - showers, rehearsal, parties, honeymoon, etc.
subclass of: lifestyle and leisure

250 cm3
type: Class
subclass of: motorcycling
comment: Engine size

motorcycling
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Races with 2, 3 or 4 wheels vehicles with a saddle and handlebars

teachers union
type: Class
comment: Organization of teachers for collective bargaining and other purposes
subclass of: education

herbal
type: Class
comment: Treatment based on the use of herbs and other plants to cure or alleviate disease symptoms
subclass of: medicine

medicine
type: Class
comment: A substance used with the expectation that it will eliminate disease or illness
subclass of: health

biology
type: Class
comment: The study of living organisms
subclass of: natural science

natural science
type: Class
subclass of: science and technology
comment: Stories related to astronomy, astrophysics, physics, chemistry, earth sciences, palaeontology, biological sciences, botany and zoology, as well as mathematics

security measures
type: Class
subclass of: defence
comment: Means of making a nation, a state, a building or a person secure from harm and outside interference.

defence
type: Class
subclass of: politics
comment: Anything involving the defence of one's own country

government debt
type: Class
subclass of: macro economics
comment: The amount a government owes on bonds, services and for goods and services for which it has no ready cash

explosion
type: Class
comment: Sudden eruptions, usually of chemical substances
subclass of: emergency incident

emergency incident
type: Class
subclass of: disaster and accident
comment: A sudden, unexpected event that requires immediate action

library and museum
type: Class
subclass of: arts, culture and entertainment
comment: Edifices used to house collections of books, music, art, or objects from the past and present for public use and display

contract issue-healthcare
type: Class
comment: Element of contracts and contract discussions centring on health care issues
subclass of: collective contract

collective contract
type: Class
comment: Usually written contracts covering a specific class of worker
subclass of: labour

half-heavyweight
type: Class
subclass of: judo
comment: Up to 100kg for men and 78kg for women.

entrance examination
type: Class
subclass of: education
comment: Exams for entering colleges, universities, junior and senior high schools, and all other higher and lower education institutes, including cram schools, which help students prepare for exams for entry to prestigious schools.

derivative securities
type: Class
subclass of: macro economics
comment: Financial instruments such as futures, swaps and options, used for risk management, whose characteristics and value depend upon the characteristics and value of an underlying instrument, such as a commodity, bond, equity or currency.

religious conflict
type: Class
subclass of: civil unrest
comment: Conflicts involving religious differences

civil unrest
type: Class
subclass of: unrest, conflicts and war
comment: Dissatisfaction among the general population as evidenced by rallies, strikes, demonstrations or sabotage

1000 m
type: Class
comment: Running over a distance of 1000 metres with the fastest time winning
subclass of: athletics, track and field

funeral
type: Class
comment: The ceremony to intern the remains of a person
subclass of: society

one hour
type: Class
comment: Walking as far as possible in the time of one hour
subclass of: athletics, track and field

reproduction
type: Class
comment: This would include reproductive technologies like invitro fertilization and cloning as well as related debates. Sexual development matters and sexually transmitted diseases would also fall under this category.
subclass of: medical specialisation

medical specialisation
type: Class
comment: The different medical specialist areas.
subclass of: health

layoffs and downsizing
type: Class
comment: Planned or actual reductions in the labour force.
subclass of: company information

recalls (products)
type: Class
comment: A decision by a company to take back or repair a defective product
subclass of: company information

trade agreements
type: Class
comment: Government level agreements between countries for the sale and purchase of goods and services
subclass of: macro economics

pala-corta
type: Class
comment: The "pala-corta" is the game played in a fronton with left hand wall and 2 players in each team. The players use a heavy wooden bat the "pala-corta" (50 cm long and 10 cm wide). The "pala" is the name for a heavy wooden bat.
subclass of: Jai Alai (Pelota)

easter
type: Class
subclass of: religious festival or holiday
comment: Christian festival in commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ

sculpture
type: Class
subclass of: arts, culture and entertainment
comment: Representation of forms in clays, stone, woods, metals or other materials

hornuss
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Swiss team sport with 16 or 18 men per team. A rubber puck is hit towards the field of the adversary team which tries to hit the puck in the air with a wooden board thrown in the air

road transport
type: Class
subclass of: transport
comment: The business of transport goods by trucks and highways

transport
type: Class
subclass of: economy, business and finance
comment: The means of getting from one place to the other without walking

10 m running target
type: Class
comment: Shooting event
subclass of: shooting

shooting
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Precision sport using a hand gun, rifle or shotgun

200 m butterfly
type: Class
subclass of: swimming
comment: A 200m butterfly race, swum on the front with the shoulders remaining parallel to the water both arms moving in simultaneous windmill fashion, the legs remain together and are moved in a flapping motion. The most physical of all styles

swimming
type: Class
comment: A water sport where contestants swim as fast as possible in a given style and win races by being the first to touch home
subclass of: sport

criminal
type: Class
subclass of: laws
comment: The criminal code system

laws
type: Class
comment: The codification of rules of behaviour
subclass of: crime, law and justice

loans
type: Class
subclass of: macro economics
comment: An agreement by one individual or institution to temporarily disperse money to another, with an agreed rate and time for its return

international organisation
type: Class
comment: Includes organisations with members and functions that cross international borders, and may include intergovernmental organisations of sovereign nations.
subclass of: politics

soccer
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Two teams of eleven try to kick or head a ball into the opponents goal over a match usually of 90 minutes

10 m air pistol
type: Class
comment: Shooting event
subclass of: shooting

diplomacy
type: Class
subclass of: politics
comment: The use of verbal and written skills for persuading others to your point of view

water supply
type: Class
comment: Stories about the business of providing water for human use
subclass of: energy and resource

energy and resource
type: Class
comment: Production of electrical power, and the water, air, sunlight, and fuels used to produce them
subclass of: economy, business and finance

proxy filing
type: Class
comment: Filings with regulatory agencies of proxy statements for upcoming shareholder votes.
subclass of: company information

curriculum
type: Class
comment: The courses offered by a learning institution and the regulation of those courses
subclass of: teaching and learning

world championship
type: Class
subclass of: sports event
comment: A championship where competitors from the five continents take part

trial
type: Class
comment: A race of consistency and endurance over varied terrain
subclass of: motorcycling

plant diseases
type: Class
subclass of: disease
comment: Disorders affecting plants caused either by parasites or environmental factors

employer
type: Class
subclass of: labour
comment: The person who employs workers and pays the salaries and other benefits to workers

pontoniering
type: Class
subclass of: canoeing and kayaking
comment: Team sport, military tradition, similar to canoe regatta, in boats

consumer confidence
type: Class
subclass of: macro economics
comment: Reports on consumer confidence in the economy.

physical fitness
type: Class
subclass of: health
comment: The condition of a person's cardio-vascular and muscular health.

50 m free rifle 3x40
type: Class
subclass of: shooting
comment: Shooting event

occupations
type: Class
comment: Generally one's trade, profession or business although professions are usually such things as lawyers and doctors, and occupations are such as clerks or truckers
subclass of: employment

sales
type: Class
comment: Either the exchange of goods for money, or the practice of discounting prices to increase the amount of goods sold, or to get rid of outdated merchandise
subclass of: company information

mennonite
type: Class
comment: Members of a 16th century christian church which is against military service and baptising infants
subclass of: christianity

christianity
type: Class
subclass of: religion and belief
comment: Those that use Jesus Christ and his teachings as their centre of belief

laser
type: Class
comment: The development and use of light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation
subclass of: technology (general)

technology (general)
type: Class
comment: The study of the practical or industrial arts, and applied sciences such as physics, hydrodynamics and thermodynamics
subclass of: science and technology

15 km walk
type: Class
subclass of: athletics, track and field
comment: Walking race over 15 kilometres where competitors must maintain at least one foot in contact with the ground and are not allowed to run.

25 m sport pistol
type: Class
comment: Shooting event
subclass of: shooting

agriculture
type: Class
comment: The process of producing natural materials for consumption
subclass of: economy, business and finance

economy, business and finance
type: Class
subclass of: NewsItem
comment: All matters concerning the planning, production and exchange of wealth.

newspaper and magazine
type: Class
subclass of: media
comment: The business of producing bound and unbound printed paper products for periodic distribution of news items

lake
type: Class
subclass of: windsurfing
comment: Races competed on lakes

windsurfing
type: Class
comment: Contestants must complete a marked out course as fast as possible on a windsurf board
subclass of: sport

sepak takraw
type: Class
comment: The game like volleyball which must not use a hand. The ball made of rattan is used. (Programme of National Sports Festival in Japan)
subclass of: sport

stock broking
type: Class
comment: The buying and selling of company shares on behalf of individuals or other entities
subclass of: financial and business service

environmental issue
type: Class
comment: All aspects of protection, damage, and condition of the ecosystem of the planet earth and its surroundings.
subclass of: NewsItem

pursuit
type: Class
comment: Two cyclists or teams set off from midway down opposite straights and try to make up the gap between them.
subclass of: cycling

running
type: Class
subclass of: modern pentathlon
comment: Pentathlon event

modern pentathlon
type: Class
comment: The Modern Pentathlon comprises five events run over a single day in the following order: shooting, fencing, swimming, horse riding and running.
subclass of: sport

windstorms
type: Class
subclass of: meteorological disaster
comment: A storm of high velocity but non-hurricane force movements of air with little or no rain or hail. Often highly destructive

meteorological disaster
type: Class
comment: A weather-related disaster
subclass of: disaster and accident

civil rights
type: Class
subclass of: justice and rights
comment: Rights of individuals under civil law

justice and rights
type: Class
subclass of: crime, law and justice
comment: The equitable administration of laws and regulations

personal weapon control
type: Class
subclass of: interior policy
comment: Government control of personal ownership of firearms and other offensive weapons, including control of weapons used for sports through licenses and other means

snowbiking
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Individual sport on snow on a snow bike, the athlete has two mini skis, previous name: ski bob

st 1000m
type: Class
subclass of: speed skating
comment: Short track speed skate race over 1000m

madrasa
type: Class
subclass of: religious education
comment: A school for teaching Islam

religious education
type: Class
comment: Instruction by any faith, in that faith or about other faiths, usually, but not always, conducted in schools run by religious bodies
subclass of: education

weather
type: Class
comment: The study, reporting and prediction of meteorological phenomena.
subclass of: NewsItem

bioterrorism
type: Class
subclass of: guerrilla activity
comment: Use of biological agent to raise the level of fear within a population, whether deaths occur or not.

homelessness
type: Class
comment: Lacking a fixed place of residence
subclass of: social issue

retraining
type: Class
comment: Providing a worker training in new skills when his old skills are no longer applicable
subclass of: labour

relay 4x200 m freestyle
type: Class
comment: Teams of four swimmers cover 200m freestyle in a 800m race
subclass of: swimming

CFL
type: Class
comment: The Canadian Football League (CFL), also known as Ligue Canadienne de Football (LCF), is a professional league located entirely in Canada that plays Canadian football.
subclass of: American football

American football
type: Class
comment: Team ball game that opposes two teams that have attack sections and defence sections. Each attack goes up against the other defence and attempts to move an oval-shaped ball down the field and into the end-zone to mark a touchdown and earn points.
subclass of: sport

rebellions
type: Class
comment: Armed uprising by citizens of a nation with the intent to overthrow the government, without necessarily achieving social change
subclass of: civil unrest

constitution
type: Class
subclass of: politics
comment: Usually a written document setting forth the operations of a government and the rights of the citizens therein

personal investing
type: Class
subclass of: financial and business service
comment: Personal finance and investment

C2
type: Class
subclass of: canoeing and kayaking
comment: Two-seater canoe (open boat) - competitors use a single bladed paddle.

public relation
type: Class
subclass of: media
comment: The job of promoting products and services through advertising campaigns and/or through person-to-person contact or through news releases

investigation
type: Class
subclass of: police
comment: Process of inquiry of a possible crime up to the point of arrest

parties and movements
type: Class
comment: Covers both formally recognized and informal political associations
subclass of: politics

pope
type: Class
comment: Head of the roman catholic church worldwide
subclass of: religious leader

religious leader
type: Class
comment: Person or persons who have a ritual, juridical or otherwise leading role in their respective church or religion
subclass of: religion and belief

Swiss wrestling
type: Class
subclass of: wrestling
comment: Traditional Swiss sport similar to wrestling with specific rules

belief (faith)
type: Class
subclass of: religion and belief
comment: The established beliefs of an individuals religion

interest rate
type: Class
subclass of: macro economics
comment: The amount of money one must pay to borrow money

Major League Baseball Playoffs
type: Class
comment: Consists of several rounds of play to determine representatives to the U.S.-based World Series
subclass of: baseball

baseball
type: Class
comment: A game between two teams of nine played on an enclosed ground. The team which scores the most points wins. A point is scored when a player runs around the ground marked out by four bases.
subclass of: sport

kyudo
type: Class
comment: Japanese traditional martial art using a bamboo bow and arrows, sometimes called Japanese archery. (Programme of National Sports Festival in Japan)
subclass of: sport

animation
type: Class
subclass of: arts, culture and entertainment
comment: Animation, including full-length and short cinema, artists and merchandising of goods featuring animation characters.

business (general)
type: Class
subclass of: economy, business and finance
comment: Content of a general nature about business

paper and packaging product
type: Class
subclass of: process industry
comment: Production of paper material for writing, wrapping, printing, or packaging

environmental pollution
type: Class
comment: Corruption of air, water, land etc. by harmful substances
subclass of: environmental issue

pentecost
type: Class
subclass of: religious festival or holiday
comment: Christian festival, celebrated on the 50th day after Easter commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit

plant closing
type: Class
comment: Announcements of planned or actual plant closings.
subclass of: company information

construction and property
type: Class
subclass of: economy, business and finance
comment: All items pertaining to the construction and sale of property

defendant
type: Class
subclass of: prosecution
comment: The person on trial

prosecution
type: Class
comment: Stories regarding activities and investigations by public prosecutors.
subclass of: crime, law and justice

national championship 2nd level
type: Class
comment: A championship where second string competitors from a single continent take part
subclass of: sports event

nature
type: Class
subclass of: environmental issue
comment: Taken as a whole the natural environment of flora and fauna

stock options
type: Class
subclass of: company information
comment: An agreement to either buy or sell a stock when it meets a certain price

entertainment award
type: Class
subclass of: entertainment (general)
comment: Awards for achievement in the entertainment industry, such as the Oscars for film, the Booker Prize for Literature, the Grammys for music, or induction into halls of fame.

entertainment (general)
type: Class
comment: The collective use of television, radio, theatre, music and the like for the amusement of people
subclass of: arts, culture and entertainment

ribbon
type: Class
subclass of: gymnastics
comment: Gymnasts work through a pre-arranged routine whilst manipulating a spectacular length of ribbon.

saddle bronc
type: Class
subclass of: rodeo
comment: Rodeo discipline

television industry
type: Class
subclass of: media
comment: Stories related to the business of television

three-day event
type: Class
subclass of: equestrian
comment: Equestrian event involving three disciplines - Dressage, cross-country and show jumping.

equestrian
type: Class
comment: Sport involving a horse and rider.
subclass of: sport

arts (general)
type: Class
comment: The collective expression of message or emotion through music, literature, painting, theatre or other means
subclass of: arts, culture and entertainment

50 m backstroke
type: Class
subclass of: swimming
comment: Competitors cover 50m in the backstroke style

under 58 kg
type: Class
subclass of: Taekwon-Do
comment: Weight category

human mishap
type: Class
subclass of: people
comment: Stories arising from silly/stupid human errors e.g. like forgetting to tie one end of a bungee cord

people
type: Class
subclass of: human interest
comment: Unusual stories about people of all levels

industrial component
type: Class
subclass of: manufacturing and engineering
comment: Manufacturers of mechanical, electrical, electronic items needed in the manufacture of other items

manufacturing and engineering
type: Class
comment: Manufacturers of electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment but does not cover civil engineering.
subclass of: economy, business and finance

Vtt-cross
type: Class
comment: An endurance race on mountain bikes around a 10km circuit over various terrain and with different degrees of slopes. Competitors are not allowed any exterior help.
subclass of: cycling

government
type: Class
comment: The system for ruling a country
subclass of: politics

international tournament
type: Class
comment: Tournament where competitors from several nations take part
subclass of: sports event

side-cars
type: Class
comment: Of different engine sizes but attached to a side car featuring a passenger
subclass of: motorcycling

hotel and accommodation
type: Class
subclass of: tourism and leisure
comment: The business of providing food and shelter to travellers

Finn
type: Class
comment: Boat Category: one man dinghy (10m/sq mainsail) Olympic sport
subclass of: sailing

impeachment
type: Class
subclass of: government
comment: The process of bringing a public official before a tribunal to answer charges of wrongdoing

giant slalom
type: Class
comment: Skiing down a slope, but with more turns and bends than in super-G skiing. The fastest wins.
subclass of: alpine skiing

alpine skiing
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Skiing downhill on snow-covered slopes as fast as possible. The slopes contain intermediate gates which are spaced according to the discipline involved

ecumenism
type: Class
subclass of: religion and belief
comment: Relations between christian churches

local authority
type: Class
subclass of: politics
comment: Authorities at city, county state or borough level

values
type: Class
comment: Personal levels of social behaviour
subclass of: religion and belief

50 m butterfly
type: Class
comment: A 50m butterfly race, swum on the front with the shoulders remaining parallel to the water both arms moving in simultaneous windmill fashion, the legs remain together and are moved in a flapping motion. The most physical of all styles.
subclass of: swimming

alliances
type: Class
comment: Coalitions of like-minded groups formed to present a stronger force against any challenges
subclass of: diplomacy

electronic commerce
type: Class
subclass of: consumer goods
comment: Buying and selling items through the Internet

World Cup
type: Class
subclass of: sports event
comment: Sports meeting with competitors from the five continents

relief and aid organisation
type: Class
comment: Organizations set up to provide help to those in need because of lack of food, water or shelter
subclass of: disaster and accident

disaster and accident
type: Class
subclass of: NewsItem
comment: Man made and natural events resulting in loss of life or injury to living creatures and/or damage to inanimate objects or property.

gang activity
type: Class
comment: Criminal activities by groups of individuals, usually in urban areas, who are allied by common territories, languages, ethnic backgrounds but generally are loosely organized.
subclass of: crime

crime
type: Class
subclass of: crime, law and justice
comment: Violation of established laws by individuals, companies or organizations

communicable diseases
type: Class
subclass of: disease
comment: Diseases that can be transmitted from one person or animal to another

philosophy
type: Class
subclass of: religion and belief
comment: Different thoughts about the way the world works

four-man sled
type: Class
comment: race consisting of a team of four competitors
subclass of: bobsleigh

bobsleigh
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: In bobsleigh two or four persons race down a course sitting in a sled that consists of a main hull, a frame, two axles and sets of runners. The total time of all heats in a competition is added together to determine the winner.

wedding service
type: Class
subclass of: financial and business service
comment: Services and products related to the wedding industry

taoism
type: Class
subclass of: religion and belief
comment: Indigenous religio-philosophical tradition that has shaped Chinese life for more than 2000 years

ocean
type: Class
subclass of: windsurfing
comment: Races on the open seas

super G
type: Class
comment: Skiing down a steep slope, but with more turns and bends than in the downhill. The fastest wins.
subclass of: alpine skiing

horizontal bar
type: Class
subclass of: gymnastics
comment: Gymnasts turn, spin and perform pirouettes around the horizontal bar.

real estate
type: Class
subclass of: construction and property
comment: The buying and selling of properties of all types

1500 m
type: Class
subclass of: speed skating
comment: Speed skating race over 1500m

energy (general)
type: Class
comment: Articles about the energy industry, not focused on any specific sector
subclass of: energy and resource

exports
type: Class
subclass of: macro economics
comment: What is produced or manufactured in your country and sent and sold elsewhere

motoGP
type: Class
comment: Capacity class 1000ccm
subclass of: motorcycling

1500 m walk
type: Class
subclass of: athletics, track and field
comment: Walking race over 1500 metres where competitors must maintain at least one foot in contact with the ground and are not allowed to run.

environmental politics
type: Class
subclass of: environmental issue
comment: The debate on environmental policy

doubles
type: Class
subclass of: luge
comment: time trial for a twin berth luge

luge
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Luge (French word for sled) is competed in singles or doubles. The competitor(s) lay on their back(s) on an open sled and race down a course. The competitor(s) and the sled must be in contact when passing the finishing line.

gastronomy
type: Class
comment: The art of good eating
subclass of: lifestyle and leisure

lutheran
type: Class
subclass of: christianity
comment: Christians who follow the teaching of reformer Martin Luther

yeshiva
type: Class
subclass of: religious education
comment: A school for training rabbis

electronics
type: Class
subclass of: science and technology
comment: The branch of engineering or physics concerned with the controlled flow of electrons or other carriers of electric charges, especially in semiconductor devices, including the design, manufacture, and maintenance of electronic devices

rugby union
type: Class
comment: Two teams of 15 compete on a pitch where they score tries and penalties by running with and passing an oval ball to be touched down behind the goal line or kicked between goal posts in a tough physical contest
subclass of: sport

geology
type: Class
subclass of: natural science
comment: The study of Earth's physical processes

death
type: Class
subclass of: society
comment: The human interest aspects of the demise of a person

plastic art
type: Class
subclass of: sculpture
comment: Forms of hand created art including installations

survey
type: Class
subclass of: research
comment: Examination of public attitudes on various subjects or issues, such as the quality of goods, the value of services etc.

research
type: Class
comment: Methodical investigation of events, procedures etc to explain why they occur, or to find solutions for problems
subclass of: science and technology

retail
type: Class
comment: The last stage in the sales chain
subclass of: consumer goods

100 m
type: Class
comment: Running over a distance of 100 metres with the fastest time winning
subclass of: athletics, track and field

foil
type: Class
comment: category of fencing using a weapon with a rectangular cross-section blade and a small bell guard.
subclass of: fencing

fencing
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Combat sport using a sword or foil.

30km free style
type: Class
subclass of: nordic skiing
comment: A 30km free-style race where the most common style is the skate style where competitors slide and the skis do not need to be parallel

physics
type: Class
subclass of: applied science
comment: The study of the properties and changes of matter

staging race
type: Class
comment: A race disputed by teams with the classifications determined by the combined times over a day.
subclass of: cycling

waste management and pollution control
type: Class
subclass of: energy and resource
comment: Stories about the business of waste management and pollution control

economy (general)
type: Class
comment: Content of a general nature about trade and the economy
subclass of: economy, business and finance

cricket
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Ball sport involving two teams of 11 players, balls, bats and wickets. The aim is to score as many runs as possible, and to get the opposing team 'out'. A 'run' involves a player running between two wickets. The opposing team try to get their rivals 'out'

880 yards
type: Class
subclass of: athletics, track and field
comment: Race over 880 yards with the fastest time winning.

unemployment
type: Class
comment: Lack of paid work
subclass of: labour

points race
type: Class
subclass of: cycling
comment: Cyclists aim to complete the highest number of laps. Bonus points are picked up in intermediate sprints held every 2500m.

volleyball
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Two teams of six record points by hitting a ball over a net into the opponent's half of the court, keeping it in the air at all times. Points are won when opponents fail to return the ball.

political campaigns
type: Class
comment: Campaigns for public office
subclass of: election

death penalty policies
type: Class
comment: National or international polices regarding death sentences
subclass of: social issues (general)

50 m breaststroke
type: Class
subclass of: swimming
comment: A 50m race in the breaststroke style, on the front, effecting forward and outward push movements with the arms and backward and outward pushes with the legs

rings
type: Class
subclass of: gymnastics
comment: Gymnasts perform feats of balance and strength from two suspended rings.

restraint of trade
type: Class
comment: Interference in free competition in business and trade
subclass of: corporate crime

coxless pair
type: Class
subclass of: rowing
comment: Two person boats with just one oar each and without a team mate to give directions

rowing
type: Class
comment: Boat racing usually on flat calm waters with boats for 1, 2, 4 or 8 rowers
subclass of: sport

nuclear accident
type: Class
comment: A mishap involving radioactive materials
subclass of: disaster and accident

corporate profile
type: Class
comment: Stories that contain descriptive profiles of companies.
subclass of: company information

non ferrous metal
type: Class
subclass of: metal and mineral
comment: Mining, refining and sales of copper, zinc, aluminium, and other metals not based on iron

church and state relations
type: Class
subclass of: religion and belief
comment: The legal and social division between religious institutions and the affairs of state

lobbying
type: Class
subclass of: politics
comment: The attempt by non-government bodies and individual to affect the outcome of legislation through verbal, or other, persuasion

artistic skiing
type: Class
subclass of: freestyle Skiing
comment: Competitors perform a series of artistic moves (jumps and twists) all set to music. The use of ski poles is permitted.

freestyle Skiing
type: Class
comment: Competitors perform a series of breathtaking acrobatic leaps from a prepared jump. Combined with moguls, jumps and ski ballet.
subclass of: sport

110 m hurdles
type: Class
comment: Race consisting of covering 110 metres as fast as possible while jumping over 10 hurdles placed on the track
subclass of: athletics, track and field

personal income
type: Class
comment: Money that a person earns and is his/hers to keep or spend
subclass of: financial and business service

guts
type: Class
subclass of: flying disc
comment: Team game where two teams of 5 players each face each other. Teams take turns to throw the disc towards the other team. Points are scored if the opposing team does not catch the disc.

Europe
type: Class
subclass of: sailing
comment: Boat Category: one man dinghy (4.57m/sq mainsail) Olympic sport

over 130 kg
type: Class
subclass of: wrestling
comment: Competitor weight category

5 km pursuit free style
type: Class
subclass of: nordic skiing
comment: Cross-country skiing over a 5km course in a pursuit format

regional elections
type: Class
subclass of: election
comment: Choosing individuals for government at a regional level

distance
type: Class
subclass of: flying disc
comment: The object is to throw the disc as far as possible. Each player get five throws per turn. Throws are made downwind. World record is over 200 meters.

beauty
type: Class
comment: Issues relating to improving one's appearance and attractiveness, including reviews of beauty products
subclass of: lifestyle and leisure

moto-ball
type: Class
subclass of: motorcycling
comment: Team sport where drivers play a ball

30 km walk
type: Class
comment: Walking race over 30 kilometres where competitors must maintain at least one foot in contact with the ground and are not allowed to run.
subclass of: athletics, track and field

forestry and timber
type: Class
subclass of: agriculture
comment: Production and collection and preparation of wood products for future use

sex
type: Class
subclass of: family
comment: The classification of individuals as either male or female. Or conjugal relationship between two individuals.

bonds
type: Class
subclass of: macro economics
comment: Corporate or governmental paper representing the loan of money at a fixed rate and for a fixed time to that company or government

triathlon run
type: Class
subclass of: triathlon
comment: Triathlon event

earnings forecast
type: Class
comment: Analyst prediction of company earnings.
subclass of: company information

105 kg
type: Class
comment: Competitor weight category
subclass of: weightlifting

10 m platform
type: Class
subclass of: diving
comment: Divers take off from a ten metre high platform.

diving
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Competitors dive off a fixed or spring board and are assessed by seven judges giving marks up to ten for their acrobatic moves.

patent, copyright and trademark
type: Class
comment: News related to patents, copyright and trademarks.
subclass of: company information

building material
type: Class
subclass of: metal and mineral
comment: Manufacture of materials like wallboard, lumber wiring for the building industry

jainism
type: Class
subclass of: religion and belief
comment: A religion of India that teaches a path to spiritual purity and enlightenment through a disciplined mode of life founded upon the tradition of ahimsa, non-violence to all living creatures. It began in the 7th-5th century BC.

dance
type: Class
comment: The expression of emotion or message through movement
subclass of: arts, culture and entertainment

Indy
type: Class
comment: North American top range professional league speed racing over circuits.
subclass of: motor racing

motor racing
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Motor racing where speed and trusty mechanics are key

human science
type: Class
comment: Stories related to sociology, psychology, anthropology and political science
subclass of: science and technology

rating
type: Class
subclass of: company information
comment: Corporate and sovereign debt and credit ratings (e.g. SandP or Moody's)

confucianism
type: Class
subclass of: religion and belief
comment: The way of life propagated by Confucius in the 6th-5th century BC and followed by the Chinese people for more than 2000 years. Its influence has extended to Korea, Japan, and Vietnam.

child labor
type: Class
subclass of: employment
comment: Employment of children, usually under the age of 18

licensing agreement
type: Class
comment: Stories about licensing agreements between companies.
subclass of: company information

yngling
type: Class
comment: Olympic boat-class. A race around different courses in a boat of 6.35 metres (20ft 10in) long and 1.73 metres (5ft 8in) wide, crewed in Olympic competition only by women. The number of races and the length of the courses varies.
subclass of: sailing

bombings
type: Class
subclass of: guerrilla activity
comment: Use of explosive devices against people, buildings or structures

double sculls
type: Class
subclass of: rowing
comment: Two person boats with two oars each

state budget and tax
type: Class
subclass of: politics
comment: The national budget as promulgated by the government

10 m air rifle
type: Class
comment: Shooting event
subclass of: shooting

railway accident
type: Class
subclass of: transport accident
comment: Accidents involving trains.

transport accident
type: Class
comment: An accident involving one or more vehicles
subclass of: disaster and accident

non-durable good
type: Class
comment: Lighters, pens and stationery, tableware, watches, glasses etc
subclass of: consumer goods

one hour
type: Class
subclass of: cycling
comment: Competitors aim to complete as many kilometres as possible in one hour.

philosophical science
type: Class
comment: Stories related to philosophy, logic and ethics, among others
subclass of: science and technology

parochial school
type: Class
comment: A school run by the Roman Catholic faith
subclass of: religious education

food
type: Class
subclass of: process industry
comment: The business of processing, distributing and selling for basic human consumption

14.1
type: Class
subclass of: billiards, snooker and pool
comment: A player nominates the ball he is attempting to pot and into which pocket. He collects points for each successful hit. He continues until he makes a mistake. Before hitting the 15th ball, the 14 reds are set up again in the triangle.

billiards, snooker and pool
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: A game played on a flat table covered with a cloth (baize) where players hit balls according to specific rules using a wooden cue.

theatre
type: Class
comment: Telling of a story or idea through dialogue, music and physical expression in a space or building designed for it
subclass of: arts, culture and entertainment

euthanasia (also includes assisted suicide)
type: Class
subclass of: social issue
comment: Voluntary death with the aid of another

stock splits
type: Class
subclass of: company information
comment: Issuing multiple shares for one share of stock. Usually occurs when the price of a stock has increased so much that its purchase price is not attractive. A reverse split is when one share is issued for multiple shares, to raise the per share value.

biathlon
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: A combination of cross country skiing and target shooting on a 12.5 K course in a pursuit format.

courtship
type: Class
subclass of: family
comment: Preliminaries of wooing and winning a partner

singles
type: Class
comment: The individual events comprise a short program which counts for 33.3% of the score, and the free skate which is worth 66.7%.
subclass of: figure Skating

2 miles
type: Class
comment: Race over two miles with the fastest time winning.
subclass of: athletics, track and field

400 m hurdles
type: Class
comment: Race consisting of covering 400 metres as fast as possible while jumping over 10 hurdles placed on the track
subclass of: athletics, track and field

contract issue-work rules
type: Class
comment: Element of contracts and contract discussions centring on rules affecting issues such as lunch and other breaks, work shifts, vacation scheduling, seniority, sick leave etc.
subclass of: collective contract

pursuit
type: Class
subclass of: motor rallying
comment: Cross-country race with mass start, first half of the distance in classic and the other half in free style.

motor rallying
type: Class
comment: A season of endurance races over closed circuits including dirt tracks, roads and even snowy conditions featuring specials using adapted road cars with a driver and co-pilot.
subclass of: sport

data protection
type: Class
comment: Efforts to protect personal information in either written, oral or electronic form
subclass of: interior policy

reformed
type: Class
subclass of: christianity
comment: Christians who follow the teaching of reformers Johannes Calvin and Ulrich Zwingli

land resources
type: Class
comment: That portion of a nation or state that is above water and available for development either for profit or for the general good of the public
subclass of: natural resources

400 m freestyle
type: Class
comment: Competitors cover 400m in any style, though front crawl is universally employed
subclass of: swimming

prisoners and detainees
type: Class
subclass of: war
comment: People captured and imprisoned by their enemy during war or armed conflict

war
type: Class
subclass of: unrest, conflicts and war
comment: A formal declaration of hostilities by one country against another

walk 1 h
type: Class
comment: One-hour long race where competitors must maintain at least one foot in contact with the ground and are not allowed to run.
subclass of: athletics, track and field

dressage
type: Class
comment: A rider is judged on a series of moves at three different paces - walk, trot and gallop.
subclass of: equestrian

cruiserweight
type: Class
subclass of: boxing
comment: weight category which varies according to the federation

military equipment
type: Class
subclass of: defence
comment: Equipment issued to members of the armed forces

defence equipment
type: Class
comment: Manufacturers of guns, tanks, cannons, ships etc for the military and non-military protection services
subclass of: manufacturing and engineering

telecommunication equipment
type: Class
comment: Devices such as telephone sets, voice/data switches, modems etc that facilitate point-to-point voice/data transmissions
subclass of: computing and information technology

country music
type: Class
comment: Similar to folk but is unique to the United States and is less about story telling than about loves sought and lost
subclass of: music

ethics
type: Class
comment: A system of beliefs about acceptable behaviour
subclass of: values

gays and lesbians
type: Class
subclass of: minority group
comment: Those that consider themselves attracted to their same gender in an erotic or sensual or similar way.

minority group
type: Class
comment: A group of people classified by race, language, religion or other characteristic numerically smaller than others of the same classification
subclass of: social issue

waterway and maritime transport
type: Class
comment: Commercial movement of people or goods via boats, ships and water
subclass of: transport

Tornado
type: Class
subclass of: sailing
comment: Boat Category: two man catamaran (21m/sq mainsail) Olympic sport

kendo
type: Class
comment: Japanese traditional martial art using a bamboo sword, sometimes called Japanese fencing. (Programme of National Sports Festival in Japan)
subclass of: sport

refugee
type: Class
subclass of: politics
comment: A person seeking shelter in another country because of some fear of persecution in his own country

76 kg
type: Class
subclass of: wrestling
comment: Competitor weight category

mental illness
type: Class
comment: Those illnesses affecting the mind
subclass of: illness

illness
type: Class
comment: Non-specific maladies such as stomach aches, headaches, flat feet, lumbago
subclass of: health

automotive equipment
type: Class
comment: Companies that produce components for automobiles
subclass of: manufacturing and engineering

buddhism-DEPRECATED
type: Class
subclass of: religion-DEPRECATED
comment: A major Asian religion founded by Buddha in the 6th century in India and preaching that right thinking and self denial will lead to a divine state without desire

3000 m
type: Class
comment: Speed skating race over 3000m
subclass of: speed skating

coxless four
type: Class
subclass of: rowing
comment: Four person boats with just one oar each and without a team mate to give directions

wildlife
type: Class
subclass of: natural resources
comment: All forms of animal life that have not been domesticated

global change
type: Class
comment: The determination whether the Earth is getting warm, or colder, whether seas are rising or falling and the like
subclass of: weather

st 3000m relay
type: Class
comment: Short track relay speed skate race over 3000m
subclass of: speed skating

badminton
type: Class
comment: Two players or two teams of two compete by hitting a shuttlecock weighing approximately five grams over a high net. The aim for each player/team is to prevent the shuttlecock landing on their side of the court.
subclass of: sport

anti-trust crime
type: Class
subclass of: corporate crime
comment: Violations of laws against monopolies

sport climbing
type: Class
subclass of: climbing
comment: Sport climbing as a special category: individual competition, on an artificial wall with time measurement

imperial and royal matters
type: Class
subclass of: human interest
comment: News on imperial and royal family members, including matters on legal systems.

embezzlement
type: Class
subclass of: corporate crime
comment: The intentional theft of money left in one's care

protestant
type: Class
subclass of: christianity
comment: General term for christian churches and religious communities which developed through the reformation in the 16th century

2000 m walk
type: Class
subclass of: athletics, track and field
comment: Walking race over 2000 metres where competitors must maintain at least one foot in contact with the ground and are not allowed to run.

market trend
type: Class
comment: Statistically significant consumer behaviour.
subclass of: financial and business service

super-bantamweight
type: Class
comment: weight category which varies according to the federation
subclass of: boxing

air transport
type: Class
comment: Airplane and airport operations
subclass of: transport

freestyle
type: Class
comment: A judged event where groups of two or three players perform as many tricks as possible. In competitions the judges can use either a ranking system or set scores on presentation, execution and difficulty.
subclass of: flying disc

continental federation
type: Class
subclass of: sports organisations
comment: A body responsible for the continental coordination of a specific sport

physiology
type: Class
comment: The study of vital processes of living organisms
subclass of: natural science

light-welterweight
type: Class
comment: weight category which varies according to the federation
subclass of: boxing

losses
type: Class
subclass of: company information
comment: When expenses exceed revenue

Swiss netball
type: Class
subclass of: basketball
comment: Similar to Basketball. Basket without a board. Mainly executed by women

basketball
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Game played between two teams of five - points are scored by placing the large inflated ball into a net fixed on a ring 3.05m above the ground.

100 m backstroke
type: Class
subclass of: swimming
comment: Competitors cover 100m in the backstroke style

money and monetary policy
type: Class
subclass of: finance (general)
comment: Government bank directed policy on the amount of money in circulation and the rate at which it can be loaned

finance (general)
type: Class
comment: Content of a general nature about finance
subclass of: economy, business and finance

grass-track
type: Class
comment: A race competed on turf
subclass of: motorcycling

economic policy
type: Class
subclass of: economy (general)
comment: Government directed policy on production, taxes, tariffs and things that affect the direction and health of the economy

sociology
type: Class
comment: The study of human social relations, organization and change
subclass of: human science

bible
type: Class
subclass of: religious text
comment: Sacred scriptures of Christianity consisting of the old and new testament

religious text
type: Class
subclass of: religion and belief
comment: Scriptures holy or important for a church or religion

judaism-DEPRECATED
type: Class
subclass of: religion-DEPRECATED
comment: A group believing in one god, basing their beliefs on written scriptures and the Talmud, including the first coming of the Messiah

corporate officer
type: Class
comment: Appointments or changes in corporate officers.
subclass of: company information

foreign exchange market
type: Class
comment: The trading of shekels, dinars, euros dollars etc around the world through regulated markets
subclass of: macro economics

poll
type: Class
subclass of: election
comment: Periodic measurement of a political candidate's standing with the public

Summer Asian Games
type: Class
subclass of: sports event
comment: Summer Asian Games

bulldogging
type: Class
comment: Rodeo discipline
subclass of: rodeo

aerials
type: Class
subclass of: freestyle Skiing
comment: Competitors perform a series of aerial twists and turns from a prepared jump.

ultimate
type: Class
subclass of: flying disc
comment: Team game. Played outdoors on soccer-size field with 7 players per team and indoors with 5 players per team. Games are played to a preset number of goals. Goals are scored by passing the disc to a team-member catching it inside the goal area.

international economic institution
type: Class
comment: Entities such as UNIDO, World Bank, World Trade Organization, the Import-Expert Bank etc that deals at a world level
subclass of: macro economics

flyweight
type: Class
comment: weight category which varies according to the federation
subclass of: boxing

7.5 km
type: Class
subclass of: biathlon
comment: Timed cross country skiing race. Competitors set off at 30sec intervals for three circuits totalling 7.5km.

parliament
type: Class
comment: The collective body of elected officials representing the people
subclass of: politics

market research
type: Class
comment: A service that tries to determine what people want to buy
subclass of: financial and business service

judge
type: Class
subclass of: judiciary (system of justice)
comment: Members of the bench that sit in judgement

judiciary (system of justice)
type: Class
comment: The system set up to deal with crime and those who do them
subclass of: crime, law and justice

global warming
type: Class
comment: This category includes all issues relating to global warming including temperature research, remote sensing on temperature trends, debate on global warming, ways to reduce emissions and carbon trading.
subclass of: environmental issue

kabaddi
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: The attacking side scores by touching, and the side to guard scores by capturing. The attacker continues calling it "kabaddi".

3000 m steeplechase
type: Class
comment: Race consisting of covering 3000 metres as fast as possible while jumping over 28 hurdles which are 91/4 centimetres high and seven water obstacles
subclass of: athletics, track and field

shipbuilding
type: Class
comment: Manufacturers of ships, submarines, barges.
subclass of: manufacturing and engineering

500 yards
type: Class
subclass of: athletics, track and field
comment: Race over 500 yards with the fastest time winning.

indigenous people
type: Class
subclass of: interior policy
comment: Government policies toward indigenous peoples

beach volleyball
type: Class
subclass of: volleyball
comment: Two teams of two players compete on a sand court. Unlike indoor volleyball, points are scored only when the serving team wins a rally or forces an error. The sand surface makes it more physically demanding than volleyball.

800 m freestyle
type: Class
comment: Competitors cover 800m in any style, though front crawl is universally employed
subclass of: swimming

IOC
type: Class
comment: International Olympic Committee
subclass of: sports organisations

economic indicator
type: Class
subclass of: macro economics
comment: Certain indexes, such as company inventories, the movement of prices that show whether the economy is improving or declining

computer crime
type: Class
subclass of: crime
comment: Theft or destructive behaviour using a computer

hammer throw
type: Class
comment: Competitors throw a hammer consisting of a metal ball, chain and handle as far as they can from a netted circle which is 2.13 metres in diameter. The hammer weighs 7.26 kg for men and 4 kg for women.
subclass of: athletics, track and field

economic sanction
type: Class
comment: Punitive actions taken by one country against another including trade restrictions, embargoes etc.
subclass of: foreign aid

foreign aid
type: Class
comment: Help provided by one nation to another
subclass of: politics

200 m medley
type: Class
comment: Swimmers complete four laps, each in a different style and in this order: butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle, covering a total of 200m.
subclass of: swimming

French boxing
type: Class
subclass of: boxing
comment: Combat sport in which kicking with all parts of the feet are permitted and punching with the front of the fist is also allowed

62 kg
type: Class
subclass of: weightlifting
comment: Competitor weight category

imports
type: Class
comment: What is bought abroad and brought into a country for resale
subclass of: macro economics

440 yards
type: Class
comment: Race over 440 yards with the fastest time winning.
subclass of: athletics, track and field

K4
type: Class
comment: an enclosed boat with the competitor sitting on a fixed seat for four people using double bladed paddles.
subclass of: canoeing and kayaking

recreational and sporting goods
type: Class
comment: Manufacture of goods for leisure activities
subclass of: tourism and leisure

lower house
type: Class
subclass of: parliament
comment: The lower chamber of a legislative body

77 kg
type: Class
subclass of: weightlifting
comment: Competitor weight category

decathlon
type: Class
comment: Individual men's competition which involves accumulating points in 10 different disciplines over two days: 1st day - 100m, long-jump, shot-putt, high-jump, 400m. 2nd day - 110m hurdles, discus, pole-vault, javelin and 1,500 metres.
subclass of: athletics, track and field

politics (general)
type: Class
comment: The art or science of participating in the affairs of government, a state of political party
subclass of: politics

PanPacific Games
type: Class
subclass of: sports event
comment: PanPacific Games

100 m medley
type: Class
comment: Swimmers complete four laps, each in a different style and in this order: butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle, covering a total of 100m.
subclass of: swimming

10 km walk
type: Class
comment: Walking race over 10 kilometres where competitors must maintain at least one foot in contact with the ground and are not allowed to run.
subclass of: athletics, track and field

stock activity
type: Class
subclass of: company information
comment: Announcements of major stock events: splits, block trades, new highs or lows, etc.

newspapers
type: Class
comment: Daily or weekly publications that present the day to day history of the world, as well as features, comics etc
subclass of: mass media

mass media
type: Class
subclass of: arts, culture and entertainment
comment: Television, radio, magazines, newspapers etc

organic foods
type: Class
subclass of: gastronomy
comment: Food which is grown using no artificial fertilizers or chemical compounds

natural resources (general)
type: Class
subclass of: energy and resource
comment: Articles about the general use of natural resources for business purposes, not focused on specific resources such as coal, oil, gas or water

58 kg
type: Class
comment: Competitor weight category
subclass of: wrestling

demonstration
type: Class
subclass of: unrest, conflicts and war
comment: A public show of feeling or opinion, as by a mass meeting or parade

auto trends
type: Class
subclass of: lifestyle and leisure
comment: The evolution of the automobile

accountancy and auditing
type: Class
comment: Services provide balance sheet, budgets reconciliation and examine accuracy of financial statements
subclass of: financial and business service

400 m medley
type: Class
comment: Swimmers complete eight laps, two in each style and in this order: butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle, covering a total of 400m.
subclass of: swimming

medical conditions
type: Class
comment: Various stages of disease, illness or injury
subclass of: health

advice
type: Class
comment: Letters and answers about personal problems that are publishable
subclass of: people

rocketry
type: Class
comment: The development of rockets
subclass of: technology (general)

National Cup
type: Class
comment: Sports meeting where competitors come from a single nation
subclass of: sports event

stocks
type: Class
comment: Corporate paper that gives an individual an ownership right to a part of a company's earnings
subclass of: macro economics

left wall
type: Class
comment: A "fronton with left hand wall" is an indoor fronton with a 36 meters long court where Pala or Main Nue are played. Three walls are used in the game: the front, the back and the left hand wall.
subclass of: Jai Alai (Pelota)

litigation and regulation
type: Class
comment: Stories regarding corporate law including litigation and regulations.
subclass of: company information

gold and precious material
type: Class
comment: Mining, refining and sales of gold and other precious metals
subclass of: metal and mineral

software
type: Class
subclass of: computing and information technology
comment: Programming sets that, when installed on hardware, perform specified functions.

downhill
type: Class
subclass of: alpine skiing
comment: Skiing at top speed down a steep slope with interspersed turns but no gates. The fastest wins.

NHRA
type: Class
comment: North American professional league speed racing.
subclass of: motor racing

parent and child
type: Class
comment: Two or more individuals with a hierarchical familial relationship
subclass of: family

leisure (general)
type: Class
comment: Activities carried out in ones' spare time
subclass of: lifestyle and leisure

abusive behaviour
type: Class
subclass of: social issue
comment: The maltreatment of one or more individuals by others through dehumanizing treatment including sexual or mental abuse, deprivation of sensory abilities, deprivation of physical needs, physical mistreatment including beatings, and other forms of torture

nature religion
type: Class
comment: Worship of natural elements like fire, water, trees, mountains
subclass of: religion and belief

housing and urban planning
type: Class
subclass of: interior policy
comment: Systematic planning of urban and suburban areas and the housing within those areas

apprentices
type: Class
subclass of: labour
comment: People who are in the work force at a learning level, serving under a master

restructuring and recapitalisation
type: Class
subclass of: company information
comment: Stories involving the sale of company units, splits of existing companies into units under a holding company, etc.

heart disease
type: Class
comment: A degenerative and serious disease caused by narrowing of the arteries feeding the heart
subclass of: disease

labour legislation
type: Class
comment: Laws governing work and labour
subclass of: labour

Summer universiade
type: Class
comment: Summer universiade
subclass of: sports event

15 km
type: Class
comment: Individual women's race in sprint format staged over three laps with competitors setting off at intervals of a minute.
subclass of: biathlon

cross-country
type: Class
comment: Nordic ski race
subclass of: nordic skiing

earnings
type: Class
comment: Any release of earnings results.
subclass of: company information

legal service
type: Class
subclass of: financial and business service
comment: Lawyers and others who help companies and individuals deal with state, federal and local laws

new product
type: Class
comment: Announcements of new products.
subclass of: company information

60 yards
type: Class
subclass of: athletics, track and field
comment: Short sprint race over 60 yards with the fastest time winning.

marine science
type: Class
comment: The multi-disciplinary research areas involving the worlds' waterways and oceans. This could include hyper-spectral sensing of ice flows, fisheries studies and underwater research.
subclass of: science and technology

trials
type: Class
comment: The process by which guilt or innocence, or right or wrong is determined and adjudged
subclass of: crime, law and justice

road race
type: Class
comment: Road race with all the competitor starting en masse.
subclass of: cycling

scientific institutions
type: Class
subclass of: science and technology
comment: Institutions that carry out or govern scientific work (e.g. National Academy of Arts and Sciences )

welfare
type: Class
comment: Generally government help for those in need of food, housing health and other services
subclass of: social issue

12.5 km pursuit
type: Class
subclass of: biathlon
comment: The start is determined by the results from the sprint. A race held over five laps with target shooting (standing or prone)

drug trafficking
type: Class
subclass of: crime
comment: Dealing in illicit often harmful substances

CART
type: Class
comment: North American professional league speed racing.
subclass of: motor racing

international military intervention
type: Class
subclass of: war
comment: Temporary use of international forces by invitation or by a decision of an outside body in another country or region for the purpose of resolving a crisis.

forecast
type: Class
subclass of: weather
comment: Prediction of the course of the weather in the future either near term or long term

skeleton
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: In skeleton the competitor lays on his/hers stomach when racing down the course. The competitor must be on the sled when crossing the finishing line. The total time of all races in a competition is added together.

institution
type: Class
comment: Either an established law, practice or system or an organization having a social, religious, educational or similar purpose such as hospital, school, prison
subclass of: business (general)

snatch
type: Class
subclass of: weightlifting
comment: The bar must be lifted from floor to above the head in one movement

telecommunication service
type: Class
comment: Services provided by commercial companies that facilitate connections between telephones, pagers, computers
subclass of: computing and information technology

light-heavyweight
type: Class
comment: weight category which varies according to the federation
subclass of: boxing

Winter Goodwill Games
type: Class
comment: Winter Goodwill Games
subclass of: sports event

800 m
type: Class
comment: Running over a distance of 800 metres with the fastest time winning
subclass of: athletics, track and field

triple jump
type: Class
comment: Competitors build up speed over a short sprint and then attempt to jump as far forward as they can using a hop, skip and a jump technique. The longest jump wins.
subclass of: athletics, track and field

employment agency
type: Class
comment: A service helping people find jobs, and companies to find workers
subclass of: financial and business service

new service
type: Class
comment: New services added by a company, such as new flight routes, etc.
subclass of: company information

animal
type: Class
comment: Stories involving animals of all types
subclass of: human interest

social problems
type: Class
comment: Issues affecting the lives of individuals such as housing, education nutrition, communication etc
subclass of: social issues (general)

pairs
type: Class
subclass of: figure Skating
comment: The pairs event comprise a short program which counts for 33.3% of the score, and the free skate which is worth 66.7%.

court administration
type: Class
subclass of: judiciary (system of justice)
comment: Court clerks, bailiffs, stenographers etc.

corrupt practices
type: Class
comment: Any action which is harmful to others
subclass of: values

central bank
type: Class
subclass of: macro economics
comment: A country's major bank that sets interest rates, and provides transfer of funds between commercial banks

leveraged buyout
type: Class
subclass of: company information
comment: News about leveraged buyouts.

national security
type: Class
comment: The philosophy of securing a nation and its borders, as well as the well being of its citizens
subclass of: defence

400 m
type: Class
comment: Running over a distance of 400 metres with the fastest time winning
subclass of: athletics, track and field

10 km pursuit free style
type: Class
subclass of: nordic skiing
comment: Staggered start depending on positions with competitors using a skating like technique on skis

Major League Baseball (North American Professional) - American League
type: Class
comment: Baseball league comprising 14 teams.
subclass of: baseball

long jump
type: Class
comment: Competitors build up speed over a short sprint and them attempt to jump as far forward as they can from a given point into sand trap. The longest jump wins.
subclass of: athletics, track and field

buyback
type: Class
comment: News regarding stock buyback programs. This should be kept distinct from Stock Activity (see below).
subclass of: company information

house building
type: Class
subclass of: construction and property
comment: Construction of residences, for private use

Laser
type: Class
subclass of: sailing
comment: Boat Category: one man dinghy (4.6m/sq mainsail) Olympic sport

69 kg
type: Class
subclass of: wrestling
comment: Competitor weight category

monument and heritage site
type: Class
comment: Areas containing commemorative objects for historical people or events
subclass of: arts, culture and entertainment

coup d'etat
type: Class
subclass of: unrest, conflicts and war
comment: The overthrow of an established government by an organized group, often the military or a political party

200 m
type: Class
subclass of: canoeing and kayaking
comment: race held over 200m

parsasm
type: Class
subclass of: religion and belief
comment: A religion in India following the Iranian prophet Zoroaster, mainly in Bombay, but also in Karachi (Pakistan).

raid
type: Class
comment: NA
subclass of: nordic skiing

quadruple sculls
type: Class
subclass of: rowing
comment: Four person boats with two oars each and without a team mate to give directions

4x5 km relay
type: Class
subclass of: nordic skiing
comment: Teams of four competitors ski 5km each in relay fashion

privatisation
type: Class
subclass of: government
comment: The privatisation of state-owned companies or property

cyclo-cross
type: Class
comment: Staged on various surfaces - earth, grass, sand or tarmac.
subclass of: cycling

public officials
type: Class
comment: Individuals, usually elected, who are in public service or commonly in the public eye.
subclass of: government

abortion
type: Class
subclass of: social issue
comment: Usually the planned disruption of the process of reproduction of human life

showjumping
type: Class
subclass of: modern pentathlon
comment: Pentathlon event

mormon
type: Class
comment: Members of a religious community which believes in the "Book of Mormon" and the revelations of founder M.J. Smith
subclass of: christianity

securities
type: Class
subclass of: market and exchange
comment: Markets for trading types of company paper such as stocks and bonds

biotechnology
type: Class
subclass of: science and technology
comment: Manipulating natural organisms for scientific, medical or agricultural purposes

farms
type: Class
subclass of: construction and property
comment: Agricultural areas for the production of foodstuffs, including dairy products, fruits and livestock, such as cattle and fish

beverage
type: Class
comment: Liquid consumables, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic
subclass of: consumer goods

nationalisation
type: Class
subclass of: government
comment: State takeover of private companies or property

C4
type: Class
comment: Four-seater canoe (open boat) with each competitor using a single bladed paddle.
subclass of: canoeing and kayaking

56 kg
type: Class
subclass of: weightlifting
comment: Competitor weight category

instrument engineering
type: Class
subclass of: manufacturing and engineering
comment: Manufacturers of instruments for calibration, measurement of things like speed, pressure, distance

consumer issue
type: Class
subclass of: lifestyle and leisure
comment: Shopping, products for the home, relevant surveys, product recalls

analysts' comment
type: Class
subclass of: company information
comment: Stories containing stock analyst comments, analysis and recommendations.

artistic cycling
type: Class
subclass of: cycling
comment: Individual or teams on one or two bicycles in an arena. Points are awarded by a jury.

archery
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Archers use bows and arrows to aim at targets 1.22 metres in diameter which are on average 70 metres distant.

energy resources
type: Class
subclass of: natural resources
comment: Such resources as coal, gas, wind, sunlight etc., used to generate heat, electricity and power

overall
type: Class
comment: Not an event in itself but in most competitions with individual events the winner of the competition will be awarded to the player with the highest combined score in the events.
subclass of: flying disc

trotting
type: Class
subclass of: horse racing, harness racing
comment: Horses pitched to a jockeyed buggy race in a trot round a flat course.

weather news
type: Class
comment: General information about weather events
subclass of: report

report
type: Class
subclass of: weather
comment: Any distributed announcement about the weather

nuclear radiation victims
type: Class
subclass of: social issue
comment: Includes antinuclear movements and compensation for atomic blast victims.

100 m hurdles
type: Class
comment: Sprint over a distance of 110 metres with competitors having to clear 10 hurdles placed in their way.
subclass of: athletics, track and field

orthodoxy
type: Class
comment: Eastern rite churches which are characterised by their continuity with the apostolic church, their liturgy and their territorial churches, mainly in eastern and south-eastern Europe and the Middle East
subclass of: christianity

rescue
type: Class
subclass of: disaster and accident
comment: An operation to save people, animals or property from harm or danger.

continental championship 1st level
type: Class
subclass of: sports event
comment: A championship where top level competitors from a single continent take part

accounting and audit
type: Class
comment: Changes in choice of auditing firm. Reports on impact of changes in GAAP.
subclass of: company information

folk music
type: Class
subclass of: music
comment: Music that developed from folk cultures, often based on story-telling

music industry
type: Class
comment: Recording, production, marketing of music
subclass of: media

snow boarding
type: Class
comment: Practiced with a single board (rather than two skis)
subclass of: sport

safety of citizens
type: Class
subclass of: government
comment: Government policies to protect the well being of its citizens

virus diseases
type: Class
subclass of: disease
comment: Diseases caused by infection within cells by viruses

international court or tribunal
type: Class
subclass of: international law
comment: The activities of international tribunals such as European court for human rights, Hague tribunal, International Court of Justice etc

bandy
type: Class
comment: Played outdoors on ice. The size of the ice rink is about the size of a soccer field. Skates like ice hockey. A small hard ball is used for playing. Players play with sticks, much like in ice hockey, but the sticks are shorter and more rounded.
subclass of: sport

Thai boxing
type: Class
subclass of: boxing
comment: Form of boxing involving punches with fists, feet, knees, elbows and legs.

reviews
type: Class
comment: A critical look at someone else's work, whether film, theatre or writing
subclass of: mass media

continental championship 3rd level
type: Class
subclass of: sports event
comment: A championship where third string competitors from a single continent take part

gardening
type: Class
subclass of: hobby
comment: The non-commercial aspects of landscaping, growing plants, trees and other vegetation that gives pleasure to the gardener and others

racism
type: Class
comment: Harmful attitudes toward another group based on racial differences
subclass of: social issue

homicide
type: Class
subclass of: crime
comment: Killing of one person by another

rock and roll music
type: Class
subclass of: music
comment: Popular dance music developed in the 1950s

super-heavyweight
type: Class
subclass of: boxing
comment: weight category which varies according to the federation

bodybuilding
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: A person displays pronounced muscle tone and exaggerated muscle mass and definition for overall aesthetic effect

greco-roman
type: Class
comment: A style where the only holds allowed are those between the head and the belt
subclass of: wrestling

history
type: Class
comment: The study of human events of the past
subclass of: human science

Slalom
type: Class
comment: White water course set out with gates consisting of two poles suspended vertically over the water. Competitors must negotiate the gates or face penalties
subclass of: canoeing and kayaking

softball
type: Class
comment: Similar to baseball but with a larger and softer ball, a thinner bat, shorter gaps between bases and less innings
subclass of: sport

institution-DEPRECATED
type: Class
comment: Either an established law, practice or system or an organization having a social, religious, educational or similar purpose such as hospital, school, prison
subclass of: monument and heritage site

restaurant and catering
type: Class
comment: The business of providing prepared foods for customers in groups large and small
subclass of: tourism and leisure

power boating
type: Class
comment: Races between motor boats on rivers or lakes
subclass of: sport

armed Forces
type: Class
subclass of: defence
comment: Those employed by a government to conduct war, or to enforce the security of a nation

flat racing
type: Class
subclass of: horse racing, harness racing
comment: A horse race over a flat course.

inventories
type: Class
subclass of: company information
comment: Goods not sold and held by the producer, wholesaler or retailer

trampoline
type: Class
subclass of: gymnastics
comment: Competitors perform complicated twists and turns whilst bouncing on the trampoline.

slavery
type: Class
subclass of: social issue
comment: The involuntary servitude, outside of legal incarceration for statuary criminal offences, of men, women and children, including involuntary unpaid labour, coerced actions, child labour

heptathlon
type: Class
subclass of: athletics, track and field
comment: Individual women's competition involving seven separate disciplines over two days. 1st day - 100m hurdles, high-jump, shot-putt, 200 metres. 2nd day - long-jump, javelin, 800 metres.

therapy
type: Class
subclass of: health treatment
comment: Treatment of physical, mental or medical conditions by non-surgical means

health treatment
type: Class
subclass of: health
comment: In general treatment of diseases and other conditions to produce wellness

4x400 m
type: Class
comment: Team race involving four runners each covering 400 metres.
subclass of: athletics, track and field

genocide
type: Class
comment: Systematic killing of one clan, tribe or ethnic type by another
subclass of: massacre

massacre
type: Class
subclass of: unrest, conflicts and war
comment: The death of a large group of people over a brief period of time

insurance
type: Class
subclass of: financial and business service
comment: A risk taking venture that allows individuals to pay small amounts periodically to guard financially against unexpected events

heavyweight
type: Class
comment: Open but usually over 100kg for men and over 78kg for women
subclass of: judo

3000 m walk
type: Class
subclass of: athletics, track and field
comment: Walking race over 3000 metres where competitors must maintain at least one foot in contact with the ground and are not allowed to run.

rivers
type: Class
subclass of: natural resources
comment: Moving water areas bounded by land that extend from earth sources and meander through land areas to join with other water areas. In smaller forms they are creeks, rivulets, streams etc

radio
type: Class
comment: Stories related to radio as art and entertainment
subclass of: arts, culture and entertainment

public holiday
type: Class
comment: A day or days set off for celebration
subclass of: lifestyle and leisure

online
type: Class
comment: The business of distributing news and information through computer networks for public consumption
subclass of: media

shipping service
type: Class
comment: Companies that prepare and transport packages and documents for individuals or companies by any means, including postal services.
subclass of: financial and business service

grass ski
type: Class
comment: Alpine skiing on roller skis and grass
subclass of: sport

fiction
type: Class
subclass of: literature
comment: Structured stories that are usually not based on fact but are the creation of the authors imagination

literature
type: Class
comment: The use of pamphlets, books or other printed matter to convey ideas, stories or other messages for the public
subclass of: arts, culture and entertainment

shareholders
type: Class
subclass of: company information
comment: Anyone holding a piece of paper issued by a company which changes in value and entitles them to dividends depending on the performance of the company

SouthPacific Games
type: Class
subclass of: sports event
comment: SouthPacific Games

students
type: Class
comment: People of any age in a structured environment, not necessarily a classroom, in order to learn something
subclass of: teaching and learning

trap
type: Class
comment: Shooting event with moving targets
subclass of: shooting

advertising
type: Class
comment: Methods of promoting goods and service to consumers through video, graphics, print text etc
subclass of: media

C.E.O. interview
type: Class
comment: Interviews with Chief Executive Officers.
subclass of: company information

pala-ancha
type: Class
subclass of: Jai Alai (Pelota)
comment: The "pala-ancha" is the game played in a fronton "place libre" with 2 players in each team. The players use a heavy wooden bat "the pala" (50 cm long and 20 cm wide).

bull riding
type: Class
comment: Rodeo discipline
subclass of: rodeo

bullfighting
type: Class
subclass of: arts, culture and entertainment
comment: Classical contest pitting man against the bull

fire
type: Class
subclass of: disaster and accident
comment: Ignition and consumption of materials through a combination of high heat and oxygen

prices
type: Class
subclass of: macro economics
comment: The monetary value of goods, services or stocks and bonds

fencing
type: Class
comment: Pentathlon event
subclass of: modern pentathlon

hospital and clinic
type: Class
subclass of: health
comment: Medical facilities for the treatment of illnesses and injury

social conflict
type: Class
subclass of: civil unrest
comment: Conflicts involving social differences

upper house
type: Class
subclass of: parliament
comment: Senior chamber of a legislative body

space programme
type: Class
subclass of: science and technology
comment: The government's organized effort for the exploration of outer space and the bodies therein

synchronised free routine
type: Class
subclass of: swimming
comment: In the free programme, music, movements and their order of execution are not restricted.

synchronised technical routine
type: Class
comment: Contestants obtain points from 10 sitting judges by executing certain synchronised artistic shapes and movements in the water. In the technical programme, competitors must execute a range of specific moves in a given order.
subclass of: swimming

astronomy
type: Class
subclass of: natural science
comment: The study of the stars and planets

half-pipe
type: Class
comment: Over a semi-cylindrical tube of 100m competitors must perform a series of moves that are marked for style by 5 judges
subclass of: snow boarding

juvenile delinquency
type: Class
subclass of: social issue
comment: Incidents involving perpetrators who are minors.

anthropology
type: Class
subclass of: human science
comment: The study of human beings in groups or societies

cinema
type: Class
comment: Stories related to cinema as art and entertainment
subclass of: arts, culture and entertainment

sprint
type: Class
comment: Races between two cyclists over two or three laps, with a timed sprint finish over the last 200m.
subclass of: cycling

half-lightweight
type: Class
comment: Up to 73kg for men and 57kg for women.
subclass of: judo

prison
type: Class
subclass of: crime, law and justice
comment: Also know as jails, lockups, calaboose, etc. for keeping law breakers from society

financing and stock offering
type: Class
subclass of: company information
comment: Stories regarding new offerings of equity including initial public offerings.

pasaka
type: Class
comment: The "pasaka" is the name of the game played in a trinquet by teams of 2 players facing each other on each side of a net where the pelota is hit between opponents.
subclass of: Jai Alai (Pelota)

currency values
type: Class
subclass of: macro economics
comment: The value of one currency as measured against another

IT/computer sciences
type: Class
subclass of: science and technology
comment: The study and design of computer systems and networks.

NASCAR
type: Class
comment: North American professional league speed racing.
subclass of: motor racing

marketing
type: Class
comment: Includes news regarding joint marketing agreements between companies, adoption of new product marketing strategies, etc.
subclass of: company information

executive (government)
type: Class
comment: That portion of a ruling body involving the overall operation of government
subclass of: government

100 yard hurdles
type: Class
comment: Sprint race over 100 yards interspersed with hurdles.
subclass of: athletics, track and field

nuclear policy
type: Class
subclass of: politics
comment: Government policies as regards to use of nuclear fuels for power production or weapons

jukendo
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Japanese traditional martial art using a model rifle made of wood. "Juken" means a rifle or gun with blade (bayonet). (Programme of National Sports Festival in Japan)

uneven bars
type: Class
subclass of: gymnastics
comment: Gymnasts run through an airborne routine swinging around and between the uneven bars.

quarterly or semiannual financial statement
type: Class
subclass of: company information
comment: Stories regarding the availability or contents of quarterly or semi-annual corporate reports.

divorce
type: Class
subclass of: family
comment: The process by which a marriage is dissolved

discus throw
type: Class
comment: Competitors stand in a netted circle with a 2.50 metres diameter and with a turning motion attempt to throw a discus weighing 2kg for men and 1kg for women as far as possible. The longest throw wins.
subclass of: athletics, track and field

concordat
type: Class
subclass of: religion and belief
comment: Treaty between the Holy See and another country for the regulation of ecclesiastical affairs in the territory of the latter

volcanic eruption
type: Class
comment: A rupture in the skin of the Earth allowing molten material to escape to the surface
subclass of: disaster and accident

river
type: Class
comment: Races competed on rivers
subclass of: windsurfing

employee benefits
type: Class
subclass of: wage and pension
comment: Either benefits provided to an employee by a company, such as pensions, health insurance; or monetary compensation paid by a government to the jobless usually called unemployment benefits

wage and pension
type: Class
comment: Parts of a salary divided for current income and future income
subclass of: labour

200 m freestyle
type: Class
subclass of: swimming
comment: Competitors cover 200m in any style, though front crawl is universally employed

antitrust issue
type: Class
subclass of: company information
comment: Stories regarding antitrust activities, monopoly regulation, etc.

engineering
type: Class
subclass of: science and technology
comment: Stories about putting scientific knowledge to practical uses in the fields of civil, electrical, mechanical and chemical engineering

German netball
type: Class
comment: Same as Swiss Netball, but with specific German rules
subclass of: basketball

twirling
type: Class
comment: Team competition with majorettes and a jury
subclass of: sport

execution
type: Class
subclass of: punishment
comment: The carrying out of executions by a government or state, not by extralegal groups/organisations

rope
type: Class
subclass of: gymnastics
comment: Jump and figure movements are performed while a rope is manipulated.

water polo
type: Class
comment: Played in a pool between two teams of 7, who must stay afloat and can only use one hand to pass the ball or swim with it before trying to throw it into the opponents net to score goals.
subclass of: sport

49er
type: Class
subclass of: sailing
comment: Boat Category: two man dinghy (8.23m/sq mainsail) Olympic sport

wetlands
type: Class
comment: Areas generally marshy and not either under water or dry land. Often related to aquifers for water quality and/or wildlife
subclass of: natural resources

holistic
type: Class
comment: Treatment of the whole person including mental and social factors rather than just the symptoms of the disease.
subclass of: medicine

clean and jerk
type: Class
subclass of: weightlifting
comment: The bar is first lifted to the shoulders and then jerk it above the head and keep it there while maintaining straight legs

wholesale
type: Class
subclass of: consumer goods
comment: The first link in the sales chain after production

50 m hurdles
type: Class
comment: Short sprint race over 50 metres interspersed with hurdles.
subclass of: athletics, track and field

trade balance
type: Class
comment: The difference between the financial value of imports and exports
subclass of: macro economics

pediatrics
type: Class
comment: Research and medicine specifically for the young - includes premature babies, infant care, childhood disease and treatment - also teen-related health and behaviour problems.
subclass of: medical specialisation

civil
type: Class
comment: The civil code system
subclass of: laws

heavy construction
type: Class
subclass of: construction and property
comment: Large scale construction projects, construction of roads, dams, office/factory buildings, offshore and onshore structures, large sport stadiums

inter-nations competition
type: Class
subclass of: sports event
comment: Tournament where athletes from several nations take part

baptist
type: Class
comment: Members of a christian church which only baptises adults who truly believe in Christ
subclass of: christianity

PanArabic Games
type: Class
comment: PanArabic Games
subclass of: sports event

50 m
type: Class
subclass of: athletics, track and field
comment: Short sprint race over 50 metres with the fastest time winning.

water
type: Class
subclass of: environmental issue
comment: Stories concerning environmental issues about bodies of water, including oceans, lakes, streams and reservoirs, as well as ice, glaciers and forms of precipitation

F1
type: Class
subclass of: power boating
comment: Sprint race

seminary
type: Class
comment: A school of any faith specifically designed to train ministers
subclass of: religious education

chistera ancha
type: Class
subclass of: Jai Alai (Pelota)
comment: The "chistera-ancha" also called the "cesta punta" is the game played in a "jaï alai" with 1 or 2 players in each team. The players use a long curved basket called the "chistera" (68 cm long and 13 cm wide).

obesity
type: Class
subclass of: illness
comment: A condition of body weight generally considered 20 percent above the norm for gender, age, height and bone structure

fishing
type: Class
comment: An activity involving the use of baits, lures, weapons and traps for the capture of aquatic species
subclass of: lifestyle and leisure

intercontinental cup
type: Class
comment: Sports meeting bringing together competitors from different continents
subclass of: sports event

professional - Women general
type: Class
subclass of: basketball
comment: women's professional league

missing due to hostilities
type: Class
comment: People, both civilian and military, missing during or after hostilities
subclass of: missing person

missing person
type: Class
comment: A person who is not where they are expected to be for a period of time
subclass of: social issue

mile
type: Class
comment: Running over a distance of one mile with the fastest time winning
subclass of: athletics, track and field

salvation army
type: Class
subclass of: christianity
comment: Christian community organised in a military fashion which does missionary and social work

cross country
type: Class
comment: Equestrian event held on a designated circuit in the countryside featuring artificial and natural obstacles.
subclass of: equestrian

healthcare provider
type: Class
comment: Providers of medical services at all levels, including doctors, hospitals etc
subclass of: financial and business service

50 km classic style
type: Class
subclass of: nordic skiing
comment: Cross-country skiing over a 50km course in a classic style format

Major League Baseball (North American Professional) - National League
type: Class
subclass of: baseball
comment: Baseball league comprising 16 teams.

relay4x100 m medley
type: Class
comment: A relay team of four, each of whom completes two laps and each in a different style in this order: backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and freestyle in a race of 400m total.
subclass of: swimming

javelin throw
type: Class
subclass of: athletics, track and field
comment: Competitors in a specially-designated throwing area attempt to fling a spear-like javelin as far as possible. The javelin weighs 800 grammes for men and 600 grammes for women.

non government organizations (NGO)
type: Class
subclass of: parties and movements
comment: Groups officially outside of government that lobby, demonstrate or campaign on a wide range of issues such as economics, environment healthcare etc.

epee
type: Class
subclass of: fencing
comment: category of fencing using a weapon with a triangular cross-section blade and a large bell guard.

mining
type: Class
comment: The industry of digging for metals, raw materials such as coal, or precious gems such as diamonds
subclass of: metal and mineral

cosmology
type: Class
subclass of: applied science
comment: Study of the organization and structure of the universe

national championship 1st level
type: Class
comment: A championship where top level competitors from a single nation take part
subclass of: sports event

migration
type: Class
subclass of: politics
comment: Movement of one body of persons from one place to another

emigrants
type: Class
comment: People who leave their country of origin, their relationship with their country of origin and their association with fellow emigrants
subclass of: demographics

4x10 km relay
type: Class
comment: Teams of four competitors ski 10km each in relay fashion
subclass of: nordic skiing

K90 jump
type: Class
comment: Competitors jump from 70m and must clear 90m distance in their jump before scoring points for it
subclass of: ski jumping

ski jumping
type: Class
comment: Competitors descend a snow covered elevated ramp on skis and try to fly off it as far as possible, receiving marks for distance, style of flight and landing
subclass of: sport

breach of contract
type: Class
subclass of: corporate crime
comment: Rupture of legal agreements between companies, and with customers

clubs
type: Class
subclass of: gymnastics
comment: Dance and gymnastic moves whilst juggling clubs.

National Basketball Association (North American Professional)
type: Class
comment: The NBA is the umbrella organisation running professional basketball in the United States. The NBA is made up of two conferences (east and west), four divisions (Atlantic and Central for the East, and Midwest and Pacific for the west).
subclass of: basketball

10000 m
type: Class
subclass of: speed skating
comment: Speed skating race over 10000m

nuclear power
type: Class
subclass of: energy and resource
comment: Use of radioactive materials for power production

peace negotiations-DEPRECATED
type: Class
comment: Negotiations intended to bring an end to a conflict
subclass of: treaty and international organisation-DEPRECATED

lacrosse
type: Class
comment: Two teams of helmeted and padded players try and outscore each other using a netted stick and hard ball.
subclass of: sport

industrial accident
type: Class
comment: A mishap in a factory, a shop or an office, potentially harmful to humans
subclass of: disaster and accident

Panamerican Games
type: Class
subclass of: sports event
comment: Panamerican Games

FITA / Outdoor target archery
type: Class
subclass of: archery
comment: The competition is held outdoors on an open (flat) field, at various fixed distances. The archery competition in the Olympic Games is a part of the FITA outdoor target archery program.

political systems
type: Class
comment: Systems designed to provide order to government
subclass of: politics (general)

emergency planning
type: Class
comment: Planning for actions to deal with sudden, unplanned events
subclass of: disaster and accident

50 m free pistol
type: Class
subclass of: shooting
comment: Shooting event

research and development
type: Class
subclass of: company information
comment: News about research and expenditure on new product development.

lightweight
type: Class
comment: weight category which varies according to the federation
subclass of: boxing

investment service
type: Class
subclass of: financial and business service
comment: Financial advisers, as opposed to stock dealers or consultants

AFL-DEPRECATED
type: Class
subclass of: American football
comment: The American Football League (AFL) was a professional league of American football that operated from 1960 to 1969. In 1970, the AFL merged with the National Football League.

land price
type: Class
subclass of: construction and property
comment: The price of land in specific zoned areas such as commercial, residential arable as provided by a responsible body

warning
type: Class
subclass of: weather
comment: Alerts to the general populace about severe weather coming their way

regional championship
type: Class
comment: A championship where competitors from a single region take part
subclass of: sports event

psychology
type: Class
comment: The study of the human mind and mental and emotional processes
subclass of: human science

bare hand
type: Class
subclass of: Jai Alai (Pelota)
comment: The "Main Nue" (bare hand) is the ancestor of all Basque sports.

democracy
type: Class
subclass of: politics (general)
comment: Government in which the people hold the power either directly, or through elected officials.

government aid
type: Class
subclass of: macro economics
comment: Supply of financial and other help by one government, usually to another

veterans affairs
type: Class
subclass of: defence
comment: Care and provision for those who served in the military

accuracy
type: Class
subclass of: flying disc
comment: Each player has 28 throws from various distances and angles to throw the disc through a goal 1.5 x 1.5 meters. World record is 25 of 28 possible.

20 km
type: Class
subclass of: athletics, track and field
comment: Walking over a distance of 20 km on public roads with the fastest time winning

double trap
type: Class
comment: Shooting event with two moving targets launched at the same time
subclass of: shooting

inquest
type: Class
subclass of: crime, law and justice
comment: Formal investigation of sudden or unexpected death and the hearing to decide cause of death.

poetry
type: Class
comment: The art, structure, forms of poetic expression
subclass of: literature

50 km walk
type: Class
comment: Walking race over 50 kilometres where competitors must maintain at least one foot in contact with the ground and are not allowed to run.
subclass of: athletics, track and field

97 kg
type: Class
comment: Competitor weight category
subclass of: wrestling

dietary supplements
type: Class
subclass of: health treatment
comment: Nutrients taken in addition to food to bolster health

further education
type: Class
subclass of: education
comment: Any form of education beyond basic education of several levels

50 m free rifle prone
type: Class
subclass of: shooting
comment: Shooting event

relay 4x50 m medlay
type: Class
comment: A relay team of four, each of whom completes a single lap and each in a different style in this order: backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and freestyle in a race of 200m total.
subclass of: swimming

sports disciplinary action
type: Class
comment: Actions, including fines and suspensions levied by sports organisations and teams
subclass of: sport

30 km classical style
type: Class
subclass of: nordic skiing
comment: A 30km classic race in that the competitor keeps his skis parallel except on steep inclines where the scissor move is used

short course
type: Class
comment: Races competed in a 25m length pool
subclass of: swimming

singles
type: Class
subclass of: luge
comment: individual time trial event in a one seater luge

credit ratings
type: Class
subclass of: company information
comment: Formal statements by certain rating agencies such as Standard and Poor's on the investment risk of a company, a country or enterprise

100 m butterfly
type: Class
comment: A 100m butterfly race, swum on the front with the shoulders remaining parallel to the water both arms moving in simultaneous windmill fashion, the legs remain together and are moved in a flapping motion. The most physical of all styles
subclass of: swimming

cartoon
type: Class
comment: Still images such as editorial cartoons and comic strips
subclass of: arts, culture and entertainment

3 m springboard
type: Class
subclass of: diving
comment: Divers dive from a three-metre high springboard.

conservation
type: Class
comment: Stories about preservation of wilderness areas, flora and fauna, including species extinction
subclass of: environmental issue

600 yards
type: Class
subclass of: athletics, track and field
comment: Race over 600 yards with the fastest time winning.

animal science
type: Class
comment: Science involving animals
subclass of: science and technology

teen-agers
type: Class
comment: People aged 13 to 19 years of age
subclass of: people

biotechnology
type: Class
subclass of: chemicals
comment: The business of using engineering technology to study and solved problems of living organisms

croquette
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Using mallets to hit a ball through hoops

pole vault
type: Class
comment: Competitors use a flexible pole to propel themselves feet-first into the air and clear a bar which is raised higher at each round of jumps.
subclass of: athletics, track and field

advanced training
type: Class
subclass of: labour
comment: Additional training to enhance current skills

hinduism-DEPRECATED
type: Class
comment: A religious and social system, believing in a caste system with the Brahmans the highest and untouchables the lowest.
subclass of: religion-DEPRECATED

summit
type: Class
subclass of: diplomacy
comment: Includes meetings of leaders, foreign and finance ministers from the Group of Eight major nations and Group of Seven industrialized nations.

4x800 m
type: Class
subclass of: athletics, track and field
comment: Team race involving four runners each covering 800 metres.

jump
type: Class
subclass of: water skiing
comment: Skiers perform as long a jump as possible from a ramp in the water

long term care
type: Class
comment: Extensive health care because of serious illness or disability
subclass of: social issue

WBA
type: Class
subclass of: boxing
comment: World boxing association

league cup
type: Class
comment: A competition within a sports league
subclass of: sports event

bridge
type: Class
comment: A card game of four players who bet on the hands of each other, developed from Russian whist
subclass of: game

netball
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: A woman's sport similar to basketball without a board behind the basket

calf roping
type: Class
subclass of: rodeo
comment: Rodeo discipline

oceans
type: Class
comment: Salt water masses separating continents or other major geographical masses. smaller forms are seas or lakes or ponds
subclass of: natural resources

mystery
type: Class
subclass of: human interest
comment: Something unexplained or unknown

shooting
type: Class
subclass of: modern pentathlon
comment: Pentathlon event

armed conflict
type: Class
subclass of: unrest, conflicts and war
comment: Disputes between opposing groups involving the use of weaponry, but not formally declared a war

lightweight
type: Class
subclass of: rowing
comment: Where a weight category is imposed on competitors

interreligious dialogue
type: Class
subclass of: religion and belief
comment: Any form of communication between religions

cinema industry
type: Class
comment: Stories related to the business of cinema
subclass of: media

national championship 4th level
type: Class
subclass of: sports event
comment: A championship where fourth string competitors from a single continent take part

super-featherweight
type: Class
comment: weight category which varies according to the federation
subclass of: boxing

all-stars competition
type: Class
comment: Competition between teams made up of invited stars
subclass of: sports event

aquaculture
type: Class
comment: Growing plants or animals in water for human consumption
subclass of: agriculture

20 km walk
type: Class
comment: Walking race over 20 kilometres where competitors must maintain at least one foot in contact with the ground and are not allowed to run.
subclass of: athletics, track and field

electrical appliance
type: Class
comment: Makers of large and small electrical goods for use in homes or business
subclass of: manufacturing and engineering

10 km classical style
type: Class
comment: A 10km classic race in that the competitor keeps his skis parallel except on steep inclines where the scissor move is used
subclass of: nordic skiing

rhythmic
type: Class
comment: A mixture of dance and gymnastic moves.
subclass of: gymnastics

censorship
type: Class
subclass of: politics
comment: Attempts by any group to control freedoms of speech, religion, and ideas distributed in print, graphics, cyberspace and other ways. Does not include official standards such as cinema ratings, advertising and broadcast standards.

57-67 kg
type: Class
comment: Weight category
subclass of: Taekwon-Do

505
type: Class
subclass of: sailing
comment: Boat Category: two man dinghy

48 kg
type: Class
comment: Competitor weight category
subclass of: weightlifting

icestock sport
type: Class
comment: Similar to curling, played on targets on ice, different stones with straight handle and different rules, played in alpine countries
subclass of: curling

curling
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: A game played on ice with large flat round stones. A player throws the stone, aiming at a target. Team mates of the player who has thrown the stone can sweep the ice in front of the stone to help smooth its path towards the target.

hazardous materials
type: Class
comment: Materials that are harmful to humans or animals if they are exposed to them. Includes radiation, poison gases, chemicals, heavy metals, PCBs, and certain plant products
subclass of: environmental issue

film festival
type: Class
comment: Stories about national and international motion pictures festivals, selections, festival juries, nominations, awards etc.
subclass of: cinema

alternative energy
type: Class
subclass of: energy and resource
comment: Stories about the alternative energy business

sikhism
type: Class
subclass of: religion and belief
comment: The religion of an Indian group, combining Hindu and Islamic elements, founded in the Punjab (or Panjab) in the late 15th century AD by Guru Nanak.

drought
type: Class
comment: A severe lack of water over a period of time
subclass of: disaster and accident

buddhism
type: Class
subclass of: religion and belief
comment: A major Asian religion founded by Buddha in the 6th century BC in India and preaching that right thinking and self denial will lead to a divine state without desire

4x200 m
type: Class
comment: Team race involving four runners each covering 200 metres.
subclass of: athletics, track and field

funeral parlour and crematorium
type: Class
subclass of: financial and business service
comment: Companies that provide services for disposal of the dead

genetics
type: Class
subclass of: medical specialisation
comment: The science and research into genetic-base disease and cures for disease. This would include proteomics (the study of what proteins are produced by which genes and what those proteins do), general genetics and stem-cell research.

judaism
type: Class
comment: A group believing in one god, basing their beliefs on written scriptures and the Talmud, including the first coming of the Messiah
subclass of: religion and belief

air and space accident
type: Class
subclass of: transport accident
comment: Accidents involving craft in air or space.

material science
type: Class
subclass of: engineering
comment: The study of materials used in manufacturing

powerlifting
type: Class
comment: A strength test where competitors lift as heavy a weight as possible
subclass of: weightlifting

illegal immigrants
type: Class
comment: Movement of individuals from one country to the other by illicit means
subclass of: demographics

K120 jump
type: Class
comment: Competitors jump from 90m and must clear 120m distance in their jump before scoring points for it
subclass of: ski jumping

western
type: Class
comment: The practice of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease based on modern scientific research in the western hemisphere.
subclass of: medicine

music theatre
type: Class
comment: Opera, operetta, music revues etc
subclass of: theatre

Madison race
type: Class
comment: A points race by teams comprising two cyclists in relay-format.
subclass of: cycling

xare
type: Class
comment: The "xare", is the name of the game played in a trinquet by teams of 2 players. The players use a "xare" (or the Argentina bat) 55 cm long and 16 cm wide.
subclass of: Jai Alai (Pelota)

continuous-DEPRECATED
type: Class
subclass of: billiards, snooker and pool
comment: NA

rallying
type: Class
subclass of: motorcycling
comment: Races run over regular roads

speed-Grand-Prix
type: Class
comment: A fast and furious race where every second counts
subclass of: motorcycling

accomplishment
type: Class
subclass of: people
comment: Achievements by individuals or groups, such as charitable fundraising, winning a competitive contest etc

skeet
type: Class
comment: Shooting event with moving targets, competitor shoots from a series of positions
subclass of: shooting

addiction
type: Class
comment: The habitual and often uncontrollable use of harmful substances such as alcohol, tobacco and pharmaceuticals or drugs
subclass of: social issue

tribunal
type: Class
subclass of: crime, law and justice
comment: Formal hearing usually involving employment issues, property etc.

half-middleweight
type: Class
comment: UP to 81kg for men and 63kg for women.
subclass of: judo

pommel horse
type: Class
subclass of: gymnastics
comment: Gymnasts perform an uninterrupted swing motion over a handled horse using balance and strength.

nordic combined
type: Class
comment: A two day competition combining the ski jump and a cross-country race.
subclass of: nordic skiing

national elections
type: Class
subclass of: election
comment: Choosing individuals for government at a national level

paralympic games
type: Class
comment: Olympic style Games for athletes with a disability
subclass of: sports event

medical procedure/test
type: Class
comment: Any of a variety of treatments such as stress tests, catheterization, blood tests, computerised axial tomography scan or magnetic resonance imaging
subclass of: health treatment

speciality store
type: Class
comment: Retail outlets that specialize in categories such as shoes, coats, power tools, etc
subclass of: consumer goods

statistic
type: Class
comment: Numerical facts about the weather such as temperature, barometric pressure, river levels, humidity, high and low tides and the like
subclass of: weather

slalom
type: Class
comment: Speed event where contestants round a course marked out by buoys
subclass of: water skiing

energy
type: Class
comment: Stories related to energy trading and markets
subclass of: market and exchange

st 5000m
type: Class
subclass of: speed skating
comment: Short track speed skate race over 5000m

zoology
type: Class
comment: The study of animals
subclass of: natural science

1000 m
type: Class
comment: race held over 1000m
subclass of: canoeing and kayaking

jai-alai
type: Class
comment: A "Jaï-Alai" is an indoor fronton with a 56 meters long court which is used exclusively to play "chistera-ancha". Three walls are used in the game: the front, the back and the left hand wall.
subclass of: Jai Alai (Pelota)

banking
type: Class
subclass of: financial and business service
comment: Services for storing, transmitting, receiving and delivery of cash moneys

energy saving
type: Class
subclass of: environmental issue
comment: Conservation of electrical, and other power sources

heavy engineering
type: Class
subclass of: manufacturing and engineering
comment: Manufacturers of cranes, bulldozers and the like for use in major construction projects

sumo wrestling
type: Class
comment: A combat sport of speed and rapidity with much ceremony where two contestants try to throw or slap a competitor out of a marked area. Generally practiced in Japan by large men.
subclass of: sport

Vtt
type: Class
comment: mountain bikes
subclass of: cycling

rallying
type: Class
subclass of: motor rallying
comment: Stage races

125 cm3
type: Class
subclass of: motorcycling
comment: Engine size

canoe sailing
type: Class
subclass of: canoeing and kayaking
comment: A race involving a canoe equipped with a sail.

oil and gas - upstream activities
type: Class
subclass of: energy and resource
comment: All matters concerning oil and gas, typically supply chain activities from the reservoir to the refinery gate

Summer Goodwill Games
type: Class
subclass of: sports event
comment: Summer Goodwill Games

lawyer
type: Class
comment: Anyone legally able to represent another person or entity in a legal matter, such as a lawyer, solicitor, barrister, procurator, notary.
subclass of: judiciary (system of justice)

100 yards
type: Class
comment: Sprint race over 100 yards with the fastest time winning.
subclass of: athletics, track and field

DIY
type: Class
subclass of: hobby
comment: DIY - do it yourself. Normally the construction, repair or maintenance of residential property by an amateur

1.5 km sprint free
type: Class
subclass of: nordic skiing
comment: Cross-country skiing over a 1.5km course in a sprint format

ritual
type: Class
comment: Established religious rituals such as mass, baptism, prayer meetings
subclass of: religious event

1500 m
type: Class
comment: Running over a distance of 1000 metres with the fastest time winning
subclass of: athletics, track and field

economic organization
type: Class
subclass of: macro economics
comment: Business, industrial and trade associations, societies and other private-sector groups.

court preliminary
type: Class
subclass of: trials
comment: Pre-trial events including pleas, bail, motions, discovery, depositions.

death and dying
type: Class
subclass of: social issue
comment: Dying is the route to death. Death is the state you are in when there are no signs that you can function as a human being either physically or mentally

arable farming
type: Class
comment: Production of food in the ground
subclass of: agriculture

Winter Asian Games
type: Class
subclass of: sports event
comment: Winter Asian Games

regional authority
type: Class
subclass of: politics
comment: Government bodies at levels encompassing more than one jurisdiction, e.g. the Delaware River Basin Commission

superbike
type: Class
subclass of: motorcycling
comment: Engine size

squash
type: Class
comment: A racket sport of strategy and endurance played by singles or doubles teams in a walled court with a small rubber ball
subclass of: sport

think tank
type: Class
subclass of: government
comment: Group that undertakes political research and issue position papers, recommendations etc

eating disorder
type: Class
subclass of: illness
comment: Anorexia, bulimia, overeating and similar illnesses

fertiliser
type: Class
subclass of: chemicals
comment: Natural or manmade materials used to encourage the growth of plants

15 km pursuit free style
type: Class
comment: 15km race with staggered start using free style technique similar to a skating motion
subclass of: nordic skiing

over 67 kg
type: Class
subclass of: Taekwon-Do
comment: Weight category

endurance
type: Class
comment: Endurance races for a driver and co-pilot using specially built cars.
subclass of: motor racing

purchase
type: Class
comment: Items that companies buy, such as raw materials, office supplies etc.
subclass of: company information

suicide
type: Class
comment: Death by one's own hand
subclass of: euthanasia (also includes assisted suicide)

referenda
type: Class
comment: Political proposals, laws and actions suggested by non-government officials to be voted on by the entire voting body
subclass of: politics

earthquake
type: Class
subclass of: disaster and accident
comment: The shifting of the tectonic plates of the Earth, creating in some cases damage to structures

fraud
type: Class
comment: Intentional deception that causes others to give up rights or property
subclass of: corporate crime

popular music
type: Class
subclass of: music
comment: The latest fad in music, generally aimed at the younger generation

single sculls
type: Class
subclass of: rowing
comment: Single person boats with two oars

5000 m
type: Class
comment: Speed skating race over 5000m
subclass of: speed skating

standards
type: Class
comment: The rules, national and international, that govern science and technology. These might include international standards setting for equipment and interference standards.
subclass of: science and technology

ecosystem
type: Class
comment: A system of plants, animals and bacteria interrelated in its physical/chemical environment
subclass of: conservation

famine
type: Class
subclass of: disaster and accident
comment: Severe lack of food for a large population

global expansion
type: Class
subclass of: company information
comment: Planned or actual openings of offices in countries for the first time.

national championship3rdlevel
type: Class
subclass of: sports event
comment: A championship where third string competitors from a single continent take part

peace negotiations
type: Class
subclass of: diplomacy
comment: Negotiations intended to bring an end to a conflict

trinquet
type: Class
comment: A "Trinquet" is an indoor fronton with a 28.5 meters long court surrounded by four walls. The four walls are used in the game.
subclass of: Jai Alai (Pelota)

renewable energy
type: Class
comment: Stories about the environmental impact of renewable energy, including solar, wind, hydro, biomass and geothermal
subclass of: environmental issue

aerospace
type: Class
comment: Companies that assemble or manufacture components for airplanes and space ships.
subclass of: manufacturing and engineering

national tournament
type: Class
comment: Tournament where competitors from a single nation take part
subclass of: sports event

swimming
type: Class
subclass of: modern pentathlon
comment: Pentathlon event

interregional cup
type: Class
subclass of: sports event
comment: Sports meeting where competitors come from several regions

K180 (flying jump)
type: Class
comment: Competitors jump from 180m and must clear 180m in their jump before scoring points for it
subclass of: ski jumping

tug-of-war
type: Class
comment: Two teams pulling against each other on a rope
subclass of: sport

snooker
type: Class
subclass of: billiards, snooker and pool
comment: Two players using a cue and a white ball to "sink" other coloured balls in a correct order on a baize table and to cause an opponent to miss-hit by positioning the white ball in an inappropriate place - snookering.

inter-clubs competition
type: Class
subclass of: sports event
comment: Tournament where competitors from several clubs take part

10 m platform synchronised
type: Class
subclass of: diving
comment: Two competitors from the same team dive off at the same time from separate platforms. As well as being judged on the standard criteria they are also awarded marks for synchronisation.

machine manufacturing
type: Class
subclass of: manufacturing and engineering
comment: Manufacturers of turbines, engines, fans , pumps , motors and components for powered equipment.

satellite technology
type: Class
comment: Hardware and software that enables groundbased devices to send signals to each other via an orbiting satellite.
subclass of: computing and information technology

shogi
type: Class
subclass of: game
comment: A strategic board games which is native to Japan and is often called Japanese chess

Grand Prix
type: Class
subclass of: sports event
comment: High level sports competition, most often motor racing

Commonwealth Games
type: Class
comment: Commonwealth Games
subclass of: sports event

job layoffs
type: Class
subclass of: employment
comment: The reduction of a company's work force through dismissal because of changing economic factors

crossbow shooting
type: Class
subclass of: archery
comment: Shooting with crossbow on targets from different distances

bowls and petanque
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: A game in which players throw bowls at a target, the winner being the player who lands closest.

heavyweight
type: Class
subclass of: boxing
comment: weight category which varies according to the federation

mini golf sport
type: Class
comment: A game where balls must be holed on an artificial course in as few strokes from the club as possible
subclass of: sport

firearms
type: Class
subclass of: defence
comment: Anything that uses an explosive in a directed manner to propel an object that can maim or kill

sledge hockey
type: Class
comment: Like ice hockey but instead of skates small sledges are used. Competitors move by pushing with the arms
subclass of: ice hockey

st 1500m
type: Class
subclass of: speed skating
comment: Short track speed skate race over 1500m

railway
type: Class
subclass of: transport
comment: The business of transporting people or cargo by rail

financially distressed company
type: Class
comment: News that a company is financially distressed - not yet having filed for bankruptcy.
subclass of: company information

field Hockey
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: A ball sport involving two teams of 11 players using curved sticks. The aim is to score as many goals as possible.

international cup
type: Class
comment: Sports meeting where competitors come from several nations
subclass of: sports event

ministers (government)
type: Class
subclass of: government
comment: Heads of various government departments at one level, also known as secretaries. At another level they form a legislative body. The chief minister is either prime minister or premier.

weather science
type: Class
comment: All scientific aspects of the weather and climate.
subclass of: science and technology

soling
type: Class
comment: Boat Category: three man keel boat
subclass of: sailing

soft commodity
type: Class
comment: Trading in commodities such as cotton, sugar, sorghum, soybeans etc.
subclass of: market and exchange

synthetic and plastic
type: Class
subclass of: chemicals
comment: Chemicals used to produce plastics and other artificial substances to be used in manufacturing

political dissent
type: Class
subclass of: civil unrest
comment: Disagreement between political groups, usually organized and sometimes resulting in imprisonment of the dissenters

ceremony
type: Class
subclass of: society
comment: Rituals of a non-religious nature such as dedications, wreath layings, ship launchings etc

charity
type: Class
comment: Philanthropic giving
subclass of: social issue

livestock farming
type: Class
comment: Raising of animals for food
subclass of: agriculture

around the world
type: Class
subclass of: sailing
comment: Open seas racing

50 km free style
type: Class
subclass of: nordic skiing
comment: A 50km free style race where the most common style is the skate style where competitors slide and the skis do not need to be parallel

unions
type: Class
comment: Groups established to represent bodies of workers
subclass of: labour

financial markets
type: Class
subclass of: macro economics
comment: Institutions set up to trade the shares or other financial paper of companies or other organizations, can also include currency trading

old catholic
type: Class
subclass of: christianity
comment: Members of a catholic church which started in 1870 and denies the dogma of the infallibility of the pope

inquiry
type: Class
comment: Formal hearing involving a disaster, political event etc. Eg rail crash, drug prescription scandal.
subclass of: crime, law and justice

printing/promotional service
type: Class
comment: Production of printed matter such as flyers, ads, signs etc
subclass of: financial and business service

bankruptcy
type: Class
subclass of: company information
comment: News about actual bankruptcy filings.

100 m breaststroke
type: Class
comment: A 100m race in the breaststroke style, on the front, effecting forward and outward push movements with the arms and backward and outward pushes with the legs
subclass of: swimming

cult and sect
type: Class
subclass of: religion and belief
comment: Offshoots of established religious bodies, or small narrow-focused group promulgated by one or two individuals

vault
type: Class
comment: gymnasts propel themselves by jumping on a trampoline after running quickly down a 25m lane
subclass of: gymnastics

94 kg
type: Class
comment: Competitor weight category
subclass of: weightlifting

design and engineering
type: Class
comment: Design and planning by Engineers, Architects etc. of roads, offices, factories, dams , offshore structures,
subclass of: construction and property

giant slalom
type: Class
subclass of: snow boarding
comment: Knock-out head-to-head downhill racing

gaming and lottery
type: Class
subclass of: lifestyle and leisure
comment: Gambling, often involving selection of sets of numbers one expects to come up

distiller and brewer
type: Class
subclass of: process industry
comment: Manufacture of alcoholic beverages

holiday or vacation
type: Class
comment: Stories about leisure travel to a single location and/or country over a short period of time
subclass of: lifestyle and leisure

semiconductors and active components
type: Class
subclass of: computing and information technology
comment: The basic components that together create working electronic devices such as computers

300 yards
type: Class
comment: Race over 300 yards with the fastest time winning.
subclass of: athletics, track and field

voting
type: Class
comment: The act of selecting an individual you would like to represent your interests in government
subclass of: election

public employees
type: Class
comment: People employed by a government at all levels
subclass of: government

WBO
type: Class
comment: World boxing organisation
subclass of: boxing

emerging market
type: Class
subclass of: macro economics
comment: Those markets that are struggling to enter the world economies and those requiring financial help from international lenders

biological and chemical weapons
type: Class
subclass of: defence
comment: Devices using biological agents, or chemical mixtures to disable, maim or kill an opponent

employee
type: Class
comment: A person who trades his time and talent for money and other benefits
subclass of: labour

darts
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Two players compete by throwing metal darts at a wall-mounted circular board divided radially into segments of different scores

regulatory policy and organisation
type: Class
subclass of: politics
comment: The rules and bodies, both national and international, that govern conflict of interest and good practice regulations.

sky diving
type: Class
comment: Parachuting competitions involving sky-diving
subclass of: aero and aviation sport

aero and aviation sport
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Parachuting, freefall (parapente, delta-plane), gliding, aerostat, motorised flight (airplane, ultra light craft, helicopter)

botany
type: Class
subclass of: natural science
comment: The study of plants

cancer
type: Class
comment: A serious and often fatal disease caused when normal cells mutate into tumours
subclass of: disease

national federation
type: Class
comment: A body responsible for the national coordination of a specific sport
subclass of: sports organisations

endangered species
type: Class
subclass of: conservation
comment: Those species of wildlife in danger of disappearing, largely because of changes in environment, hunting, or weather

insider trading
type: Class
comment: Reports on the purchase or sales of stock by corporate officers or board members.
subclass of: company information

diesel fuel
type: Class
comment: A distilled petroleum product heavier than gasoline used not only for trucks, marine engines, but in certain forms for home heating
subclass of: energy and resource

environmental cleanup
type: Class
subclass of: environmental issue
comment: Processes whereby contaminated areas are cleaned of hazardous materials so they can be inhabited again by either people or animals.

middleweight
type: Class
subclass of: judo
comment: Up to 90kg for men and 70kg for women.

government health care
type: Class
comment: Health care provided by national governments
subclass of: health

preschool
type: Class
subclass of: education
comment: Education for children under the national compulsory education age

130 kg
type: Class
subclass of: wrestling
comment: Competitor weight category

trade dispute
type: Class
subclass of: macro economics
comment: International dispute over trade barriers, cartels, dumping etc.

news agency
type: Class
subclass of: media
comment: Commercial agencies for production and distribution of newsworthy events through print, broadcast, video or electronic media

theft
type: Class
subclass of: crime
comment: Unlawful taking

extra lightweight
type: Class
comment: Up to 60kg for men and 48kg for women.
subclass of: judo

F2
type: Class
subclass of: power boating
comment: Long distance race

prescription drugs
type: Class
subclass of: health treatment
comment: Drugs that can be purchased only with a doctor's authorization

adventure
type: Class
comment: Expeditions, daring feats, exploration, record-breaking, risk-associated events
subclass of: lifestyle and leisure

annual and special corporate meeting
type: Class
comment: Announcements of upcoming meetings. Reports on meetings.
subclass of: company information

soft drinks
type: Class
subclass of: process industry
comment: Production of non-alcoholic drinks

6 miles
type: Class
subclass of: athletics, track and field
comment: Race over six miles with the fastest time winning.

nightclub
type: Class
subclass of: arts, culture and entertainment
comment: A commercial establishment providing music, or other entertainment along with food and drink to selected clientele

natural disasters
type: Class
comment: Destructive incidents caused by the very nature of nature -- hurricanes, earthquakes, floods etc
subclass of: disaster (general)

polo
type: Class
comment: With the aid of a mallet two teams of four horsemen try and knock a bamboo ball into the opponents goal over a pitch 250m long and 150m wide. The game is divided into 4, 6, or 8 time periods of 7min 30sec called chukkas.
subclass of: sport

medicare
type: Class
comment: A program of the U.S. government to provide health care to senior citizens
subclass of: government health care

viniculture
type: Class
comment: Production of wines from the vines to the finish products
subclass of: agriculture

club and association
type: Class
comment: Organizations joined by individuals because of similar interests
subclass of: lifestyle and leisure

prostitution
type: Class
subclass of: social issue
comment: Sex for sale, either male or female, and those who profit from it

luxury good
type: Class
comment: Leather bags, jewellery, haute couture, accessories etc
subclass of: consumer goods

industrial production
type: Class
comment: Manufacture of durable and non-durable goods
subclass of: company information

Australian rules football
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Football played under Australian rules

Winter Olympics
type: Class
comment: Winter Olympics
subclass of: sports event

kerosene/paraffin
type: Class
comment: A light petroleum distillate used for cooking fuel, aircraft jet engines, lamps, heating and cleaning
subclass of: energy and resource

invasive species
type: Class
comment: Non-native plants, animals and other organisms that tend to take over native species
subclass of: nature

WBC
type: Class
subclass of: boxing
comment: World boxing council

4x7.5 km relay
type: Class
comment: Teams consisting of four biathletes with each team covering a distance of 7.5km with two rounds of target shooting.
subclass of: biathlon

hardware
type: Class
subclass of: computing and information technology
comment: The physical devices used to provide computer services, such as monitors, hard drives, keyboards etc. but can also be used for equipment such as routers, servers and other network devices.

1500 m freestyle
type: Class
comment: Competitors cover 1500m in any style, though front crawl is universally employed
subclass of: swimming

IBF
type: Class
subclass of: boxing
comment: International boxing federation

staging race
type: Class
comment: Sea racing
subclass of: sailing

high jump
type: Class
subclass of: athletics, track and field
comment: Competitors jump as high as possible over a bar which is raised each time they clear the height. The highest clearance wins.

straw
type: Class
comment: weight category which varies according to the federation
subclass of: boxing

under 49 kg
type: Class
subclass of: Taekwon-Do
comment: Weight category

9 ball
type: Class
comment: A game played with nine balls numbered 1-9, and a white. On each turn the player must hit the lowest numbered ball.
subclass of: billiards, snooker and pool

photography
type: Class
comment: Mechanical means of creating images of objects by use of light and light sensitive materials with chemicals or by digitals means
subclass of: arts, culture and entertainment

200 m
type: Class
subclass of: athletics, track and field
comment: Running over a distance of 200 metres with the fastest time winning

infants
type: Class
subclass of: people
comment: Those people from birth until ages of one or two, usually when they begin walking

diet
type: Class
subclass of: health treatment
comment: Controlled food consumption

freedom of religion
type: Class
comment: Stories about religious rights and freedoms, pressure and intimidation of the believers, censorship in mass media, activities of government bodies, journalistic associations and/or organizations and other NGOs in regards to freedom of belief and practice
subclass of: politics

painting
type: Class
subclass of: arts, culture and entertainment
comment: Using the mediums of oils, watercolour, pastel, pencils, chalk, crayon etc on various grounds to express emotion or message

christmas
type: Class
subclass of: religious festival or holiday
comment: Christian festival in commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ

wushu
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Generally, Chinese traditional martial art. (Programme of National Sports Festival in Japan)

15 km classical style
type: Class
subclass of: nordic skiing
comment: A 15km race using the classical style of keeping skies parallel

Star
type: Class
subclass of: sailing
comment: Boat Category: two man keel boat (7.10m/sq mainsail) Olympic sport

scuba diving
type: Class
subclass of: diving
comment: Diving into different depths, with time measurement

consultancy service
type: Class
comment: Providers of expert knowledge in a wide range of fields usually on a temporary, contract basis
subclass of: financial and business service

freemasonry
type: Class
subclass of: religion and belief
comment: A secret international society based on the principles of brotherhood, charity and mutual aid

combined
type: Class
subclass of: water skiing
comment: A combined event made up of the slalom, jump and trick

anglican
type: Class
subclass of: christianity
comment: Members of the worldwide anglican communion which started in the 16th century in England as a breakaway church from the roman catholic church

credit and debt
type: Class
subclass of: macro economics
comment: Credit: the amount of money available to you, often by loan. Debt, the amount you owe.

adoption
type: Class
subclass of: family
comment: A legal process of bringing a child with no supporting parents into a supportive union

sports awards
type: Class
comment: Awards and honors given by sports organisations or won by sports figures
subclass of: sport

qur'an
type: Class
comment: Holy book of Islam
subclass of: religious text

3 m springboard synchronised
type: Class
comment: Two competitors from the same team dive off at the same time from separate three-metre high springboards. As well as being judged on the standard criteria they are also awarded marks for synchronisation.
subclass of: diving

25 m rapid fire pistol
type: Class
subclass of: shooting
comment: Shooting event

Super Bowl
type: Class
comment: The American football final that determines the champion
subclass of: sports event

shopping
type: Class
subclass of: hobby
comment: Consumer purchasing and related trends, but not the business aspects of retailing

pharmaceutical
type: Class
subclass of: chemicals
comment: The production of medicines from various chemicals and natural substances

mathematics
type: Class
comment: The study of quantities and shapes and their symbolic relationships.
subclass of: science and technology

national government
type: Class
comment: The ruling body of a nation
subclass of: government

4x1 mile
type: Class
comment: Team Relay race with four runners on each team running for one mile.
subclass of: athletics, track and field

jewelry
type: Class
subclass of: fashion
comment: Accessories to clothing

fashion
type: Class
subclass of: arts, culture and entertainment
comment: The design of clothing and accessories

(US) National Football League (NFL) (North American)
type: Class
subclass of: American football
comment: The association of professional American football teams

discrimination
type: Class
comment: Denial of services to one or more people because of race, colour, sexual identity, religion, political beliefs etc
subclass of: social issues (general)

beam
type: Class
comment: Gymnasts perform leaps and flips from the much feared balance beam just 10 cm wide.
subclass of: gymnastics

200 m backstroke
type: Class
comment: Competitors cover 200m in the backstroke style
subclass of: swimming

rubberball baseball
type: Class
comment: Sometimes called ''soft baseball,'' the game is played with a rubber baseball of varying degrees of hardness depending upon the age and level of the players.
subclass of: baseball

reconstruction
type: Class
subclass of: social issue
comment: The reconstruction of economy, infrastructure and property, as well as life in general, after a war or natural disaster

epidemic and plague
type: Class
subclass of: health
comment: An epidemic is a rapidly spreading condition in a community and a plague is usually a deadly disease of epidemic proportions

60 m
type: Class
comment: Short sprint race over 60 metres with the fastest time winning.
subclass of: athletics, track and field

air pollution
type: Class
comment: Solid or gaseous matter affecting the quality of air that we breathe
subclass of: environmental pollution

private health care
type: Class
comment: Health care provided by privately funded or insured organizations
subclass of: health

intercontinental championship
type: Class
subclass of: sports event
comment: A championship where competitors from the different continents take part

arson
type: Class
comment: Intentional setting of fires with criminal intent
subclass of: crime

award and prize
type: Class
comment: Decorations, awards and prizes, including those given by the government.
subclass of: human interest

welterweight
type: Class
comment: weight category which varies according to the federation
subclass of: boxing

Canadian football
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: Football played under Canadian rules

animal diseases
type: Class
subclass of: disease
comment: Disorders affecting animals that do not necessarily endanger humans

government departments
type: Class
subclass of: government
comment: Divisions of a government that concentrate on specific areas such as health, welfare, economy or war

track
type: Class
subclass of: cycling
comment: A race staged on a track in a velodrome

Olympic sprint
type: Class
comment: Qualifying race held over 200m. From the quarter-finals two cyclists go head-to-heads. By teams races consist of three cyclists from different countries.
subclass of: cycling

arbitration
type: Class
comment: Resolution of disputed issues by a neutral panel
subclass of: trials

SouthEast Asiatic Games
type: Class
comment: SouthEast Asiatic Games
subclass of: sports event

500 m
type: Class
comment: Race over 500 metres with the fastest time winning.
subclass of: athletics, track and field

merger, acquisition and takeover
type: Class
comment: News on mergers, takeovers or acquisitions.
subclass of: company information

light flyweight
type: Class
comment: weight category which varies according to the federation
subclass of: boxing

security
type: Class
comment: To encompass technical developments in hardware and software, basic research and related areas such as cyber security
subclass of: computing and information technology

litigation
type: Class
subclass of: trials
comment: Taking disputed issues to court for settlement by judge and/or jury

20 km
type: Class
subclass of: biathlon
comment: Individual men's race in sprint format staged over five laps with competitors setting off at intervals of a minute.

business enterprises
type: Class
subclass of: macro economics
comment: Organizations set up usually for profit-making purposes by creating and selling a product or service

friendly competition
type: Class
comment: Sports played but not in a tournament
subclass of: sports event

steeple chase
type: Class
subclass of: horse racing, harness racing
comment: A mounted horse race over at least eight classic obstacles, four of which must be different, such as the water jump, spruce fences, mud walls etc.

clothing
type: Class
comment: Items of apparel to wear
subclass of: consumer goods

60 m hurdles
type: Class
subclass of: athletics, track and field
comment: Short sprint race over 60 metres interspersed with hurdles.

500 m
type: Class
comment: race held over 500m
subclass of: canoeing and kayaking

injury
type: Class
subclass of: health
comment: A traumatic condition of the human body caused usually by outside forces

science (general)
type: Class
subclass of: science and technology
comment: Establishing and systematizing information about nature and the physical world through observation, experimentation and hypothesis

50 m sport rifle 3x20
type: Class
comment: Shooting event
subclass of: shooting

54 kg
type: Class
subclass of: wrestling
comment: Competitor weight category

over 105 kg
type: Class
subclass of: weightlifting
comment: Competitor weight category

featherweight
type: Class
comment: weight category which varies according to the federation
subclass of: boxing

5 km walk
type: Class
subclass of: athletics, track and field
comment: Walking race over 5 kilometres where competitors must maintain at least one foot in contact with the ground and are not allowed to run.

geriatric
type: Class
comment: Research into aging and age-related issues including age-related illnesses, medical research, trends, geriatric medicine and related topics like age discrimination and health insurance for an ageing population.
subclass of: medical specialisation

63 kg
type: Class
subclass of: wrestling
comment: Competitor weight category

85 kg
type: Class
subclass of: wrestling
comment: Competitor weight category

geography
type: Class
comment: The study of the surface of Earth and its political divisions
subclass of: natural science

corporations
type: Class
comment: Business enterprises formally licensed with boards of directors and hierarchical structures of governance
subclass of: company information

hinduism
type: Class
comment: A religious and social system, believing in a caste system with the Brahmans the highest and untouchables the lowest.
subclass of: religion and belief

petrol
type: Class
subclass of: energy and resource
comment: Distilled petroleum product used for automotive fuel, with or without additives

budgets and budgeting
type: Class
subclass of: macro economics
comment: A method of balancing revenues against expenses

freedom of the press
type: Class
comment: Stories about mass media rights and freedoms, pressure and intimidation of the journalists, censorship in mass media, activities of government bodies, journalistic associations and/or organizations and other NGOs in regards to press freedom
subclass of: politics

waste
type: Class
comment: Stories about the environmental impact of waste, including recycling efforts
subclass of: environmental issue

assault (general)
type: Class
comment: Battery, slugfests, brawls and threatening behaviour
subclass of: crime

health insurance
type: Class
subclass of: social issue
comment: Insurance covering extraordinary medical costs

two-man sled
type: Class
subclass of: bobsleigh
comment: race consisting of a team of two competitors

st 3000m
type: Class
comment: Short track speed skate race over 3000m
subclass of: speed skating

chemistry
type: Class
comment: The study of the composition and reaction of substances
subclass of: applied science

parachuting
type: Class
subclass of: aero and aviation sport
comment: Parachuting competitions: precision landings, voltige, individual and team

corruption
type: Class
comment: General business misbehaviour
subclass of: corporate crime

textile and clothing
type: Class
subclass of: process industry
comment: Production of fabrics for furnishings and fixtures, and for clothing of various types

consumers
type: Class
comment: Buyers of goods and services
subclass of: company information

World games
type: Class
subclass of: sports event
comment: A competition featuring world class athletes

customs and tradition
type: Class
comment: A particular way of behaving, or observances that have developed over time by a group of people
subclass of: arts, culture and entertainment

TRUCKI
type: Class
subclass of: motor racing
comment: North American professional league speed racing.

act of terror
type: Class
comment: Act of violence, often deadly, designed to raise fear and anxiety in a population
subclass of: unrest, conflicts and war

health and beauty product
type: Class
subclass of: chemicals
comment: Compilation of chemicals and other substances for use in enhancing ones looks or smell

walk 2 h
type: Class
comment: Two-hour long walking race where competitors must maintain at least one foot in contact with the ground and are not allowed to run.
subclass of: athletics, track and field

local elections
type: Class
comment: Choosing individuals for government at the basic level, whether city, village or county
subclass of: election

marathon
type: Class
comment: A road race where competitors run 42.195km, generally through city streets
subclass of: sport

work relations
type: Class
comment: The give and take between management and labour
subclass of: labour

classical music
type: Class
subclass of: music
comment: Music that follows classic structures of rhythm and harmony

news media
type: Class
comment: Television, wire services, radio that collect facts about incidents, developing and presenting them to audiences as a whole story
subclass of: mass media

alliances-DEPRECATED
type: Class
comment: Coalitions of like-minded groups formed to present a stronger force against any challenges
subclass of: treaty and international organisation-DEPRECATED

combined
type: Class
comment: Race, usually competed over two days that combines a downhill leg and a slalom leg rewarding the most complete skiers. Combined fastest time wins.
subclass of: alpine skiing

missile systems
type: Class
subclass of: defence
comment: Anything that propels an inert, explosive, biological or chemical object through the air with the aim of disabling, maiming or killing an opponent.

commodity markets
type: Class
subclass of: macro economics
comment: The bartering or trading of goods such as cotton, oil, coal, metals, etc

tour operator
type: Class
subclass of: tourism and leisure
comment: Operators of trips either locally, as around town, or to other countries

cycle ball
type: Class
subclass of: cycling
comment: Competitive team sport using bicycles. One team against another with two persons per team. The aim is for competitors to move the ball using the front and rear wheels without letting their feet touch the ground.

rubber product
type: Class
subclass of: process industry
comment: Production of rubber based materials for gloves, protective coatings, hoses and the like

slalom
type: Class
subclass of: alpine skiing
comment: Skiers must zig-zag their way down a slope with closely positioned gates which they must negotiate. It is run over two legs with the combined fastest winning.

rugby 7
type: Class
comment: A more fun and exciting variety where two teams of 7 compete on a pitch where they score tries and penalties by running with and passing an oval ball to be touched down behind the goal line or kicked between goal posts in a tough physical contest
subclass of: rugby union

49-57 kg
type: Class
comment: Weight category
subclass of: Taekwon-Do

Keirin
type: Class
subclass of: cycling
comment: Sprint between six cyclists where a pacemaker on a moped gradually increases the pace over the first 1400m. When the pacemaker leaves the track the race develops into a sprint finish over the final 6-700m.

soft tennis
type: Class
subclass of: tennis
comment: Tennis with a soft rubber ball. (Programme of National Sports Festival in Japan)

tennis
type: Class
subclass of: sport
comment: A sport where two players, four in doubles, equipped with a racket compete by hitting the ball over a net into the opponent's side of the court with the aim of putting it out of reach within the regulation lines, thus winning points.

rugby league
type: Class
comment: Two teams of 13 compete on a pitch where they score tries and penalties by running with and passing an oval ball to be touched down behind the goal line or kicked between goal posts in a tough physical contest
subclass of: sport

hoop
type: Class
comment: A hoop is rolled and thrown whilst performing a dance routine.
subclass of: gymnastics

particle physics
type: Class
comment: The study of elementary particles and atomic nuclei through the use of high-energy particles
subclass of: applied science

curiosity
type: Class
comment: Stories of an unusual nature that can raise questions or amuse
subclass of: human interest

dancing
type: Class
comment: Dancing competition where couples are judged on technique and interpretation.
subclass of: sport

plant
type: Class
comment: An organism of the kind exemplified by trees, shrubs, grasses, ferns, and mosses, typically growing in a permanent site
subclass of: human interest

Short-track
type: Class
subclass of: speed skating
comment: Races of four or more skaters on an oval ice track. Qualifying, semi-finals and finals determine winners.

sabre
type: Class
subclass of: fencing
comment: a fencing weapon with a flat blade and knuckle guard used with cutting or thrusting moves.

law enforcement
type: Class
subclass of: police
comment: Agencies involved in attempts to prevent disobedience to established laws, or to bring to justice those that disobey those laws

flood
type: Class
subclass of: disaster and accident
comment: Surfeit of water, caused by heavy rains or melting snow, usually in places where it's not wanted

record
type: Class
comment: Non-sport achievement by an individual or group that sets a new record, such as most books read, holding your breath longest
subclass of: award and prize

electricity production and distribution
type: Class
comment: Primarily concerning the power line distribution system, but also the sale of electrical power at wholesale and retail levels
subclass of: energy and resource

unificationism
type: Class
comment: The belief system of members of the Unification Church established by the Rev. Sun Myung Moon.
subclass of: belief (faith)

periodicals
type: Class
subclass of: mass media
comment: Written material that is usually published weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or annually for a long time

population
type: Class
comment: People and their growth and development within a natural setting
subclass of: environmental issue

contract
type: Class
subclass of: company information
comment: News about commercial contracts.

st 5000m relay
type: Class
subclass of: speed skating
comment: Short track relay speed skate race over 5000m

endurance
type: Class
comment: A road race of consistency and endurance
subclass of: motorcycling

oil and gas - downstream activities
type: Class
comment: All matters concerning oil and gas, typically refining and distribution activities
subclass of: energy and resource

scientology
type: Class
subclass of: belief (faith)
comment: Believe that man is a spiritual being endowed with abilities well beyond those which he normally envisages; he's able to solve his own problems, accomplish his goals and gain lasting happiness.

methodist
type: Class
subclass of: christianity
comment: Followers of John and Charles Wesley who tried to reform the Church of England in the 18th century and turned into a separate church

test/examination
type: Class
comment: A measurement of student accomplishment
subclass of: teaching and learning

duathlon
type: Class
comment: Duathlon
subclass of: sport

intercontinental tournament
type: Class
subclass of: sports event
comment: Tournament where competitors from several continents take part

barrel racing
type: Class
subclass of: rodeo
comment: Rodeo discipline

trial
type: Class
comment: A timed race in which competitors on mountain bikes must negotiate tricky terrain and obstacles without putting their feet down.
subclass of: cycling

medicaid
type: Class
subclass of: government health care
comment: A program of the U.S. government to provide health care to needy citizens of all ages

war crime
type: Class
comment: Crimes committed during a war or armed conflict, usually against civilians or POW's, including the prosecution of such crimes
subclass of: crime, law and justice

church (organisation)-DEPRECATED
type: Class
comment: Generally an edifice identifiable as a place of worship for the Christian religion
subclass of: religion and belief

obstetrics/gynecology
type: Class
comment: Specialty of female reproductive organs
subclass of: medical specialisation

rebot
type: Class
subclass of: Jai Alai (Pelota)
comment: The "rebot" is the game played in a fronton "place libre" with 5 players in each team. They use a "chistera" (56 cm long and 12 cm large) or bare hands.

sled
type: Class
comment: Harnessed to a sled
subclass of: dog racing

inflation and deflation
type: Class
subclass of: macro economics
comment: An increase in the amount of money in circulation and thereby a rise in prices; deflation, tighter monetary policy causing lower prices

subaquatics
type: Class
subclass of: diving
comment: Sports like hockey held under water

citizens initiative and recall
type: Class
subclass of: politics
comment: Political suggestions by non-government officials for corrective action, or for changes in existing rules and regulations

torah
type: Class
comment: Holy scriptures of Judaism
subclass of: religious text

lifestyle (house and home)
type: Class
subclass of: lifestyle and leisure
comment: Unique culture of ones own home

500 m time trial
type: Class
subclass of: cycling
comment: Individual race against the clock over 500m for women.

annual report
type: Class
subclass of: company information
comment: Stories regarding availability or contents of annual company reports.

disc golf
type: Class
comment: Much like golf but played with discs instead of balls and clubs. Instead of a hole in the ground there is a metal basket with light metal chains to throw the disc at. Players often carry discs specialized for long throws, right or left bends.
subclass of: flying disc

50 yards
type: Class
subclass of: athletics, track and field
comment: Short sprint race over 50 yards with the fastest time winning.

8 ball
type: Class
comment: A game using 15 balls and a white. The first player aims to pot the balls numbered 1-7 (solids) with the second player potting balls 9-15 (stripes). After that the first player to pot the black wins.
subclass of: billiards, snooker and pool

labour dispute
type: Class
comment: Differences of opinion about work conditions, pay, etc
subclass of: labour

super-flyweight
type: Class
subclass of: boxing
comment: weight category which varies according to the federation

senior citizens
type: Class
comment: People aged 60 or 65 and older
subclass of: people

Major League Baseball (North American Professional) - Special (e.g. All-Star, World Series)
type: Class
subclass of: baseball
comment: Baseball competition other than the World Series.

accident (general)
type: Class
subclass of: disaster and accident
comment: Any unplanned event that causes unwanted consequences

jumping
type: Class
subclass of: equestrian
comment: A rider and horse attempt to jump a series of obstacles in an enclosed arena against the clock.

retirement
type: Class
subclass of: labour
comment: The years after work

social services
type: Class
subclass of: social issues (general)
comment: Government supported programs to improve the well-being of individuals or groups of individuals

yom kippur
type: Class
subclass of: religious festival or holiday
comment: Most solemn of Jewish religious holidays, observed on the 10th day of the lunar month of tishri (in the course of September and October, when Jews seek reconciliation with god

500 m
type: Class
subclass of: speed skating
comment: Speed skating race over 500m

contract issue-wages
type: Class
comment: Element of contracts and contract discussions centring on remuneration
subclass of: collective contract

investments
type: Class
comment: Speculative purchases of corporate instruments, of commodities, currencies, or parts thereof
subclass of: macro economics

political candidates
type: Class
subclass of: election
comment: Individuals who are chosen to stand for office

trade policy
type: Class
subclass of: macro economics
comment: Governmental decisions on tariffs, shipping, embargoes, and the types or kinds of goods and services to be imported and exported

Vtt-downhill
type: Class
comment: Individual mountain bike race against the clock staged on a downhill circuit featuring obstacles.
subclass of: cycling

peacekeeping force
type: Class
comment: Varied national military forces under unified international command to maintain order in disputed areas.
subclass of: conflict (general)

conflict (general)
type: Class
comment: A dispute which can be at several levels,
subclass of: unrest, conflicts and war

plant opening
type: Class
subclass of: company information
comment: Announcements of planned or actual plant openings.

Mediterranean Games
type: Class
comment: Mediterranean Games
subclass of: sports event

dividend announcement
type: Class
comment: Announcements regarding the disbursement of dividends.
subclass of: company information

roman catholic
type: Class
comment: Biggest christian church worldwide tracing its origins back to Jesus Christ
subclass of: christianity

2000 m
type: Class
comment: Running over a distance of 2000 metres with the fastest time winning
subclass of: athletics, track and field

identification technology
type: Class
subclass of: science and technology
comment: Includes biometrics, new computer-based identification cards, retinal scans, face scanning and mobile augmented reality systems (MARS) and other ways technology can identify individuals. Also technology vs. the privacy of personal information.

DDC
type: Class
comment: Abbreviation for Double Disc Court. Two players per team in a square 13x13 metre. The teams start with one disc per team and throw at each other. Discs are thrown back and forth until one or both hit the ground.
subclass of: flying disc

continental cup
type: Class
comment: Sports meeting where competitors come from a single continent
subclass of: sports event

continental tournament
type: Class
subclass of: sports event
comment: Tournament where competitors from a single continent take part

public finance
type: Class
subclass of: state budget and tax
comment: The money of government used for paying for public programs and services and public debt

social security
type: Class
subclass of: wage and pension
comment: FICA. Money paid by individual and companies into a government account to be paid out when that individual reaches a certain age

christianity-DEPRECATED
type: Class
comment: Those that use Jesus Christ and his teachings as their centre of belief
subclass of: religion-DEPRECATED

international relations-DEPRECATED
type: Class
subclass of: treaty and international organisation-DEPRECATED
comment: Non-violent relations between nations through negotiation, treaty, or personal meetings

National Hockey League (North American)
type: Class
comment: Teams from the US and Canada make up the North American continents top league.
subclass of: ice hockey

government contract
type: Class
subclass of: company information
comment: The award of government contracts not related to defence activity

53 kg
type: Class
subclass of: weightlifting
comment: Competitor weight category

Dutch netball
type: Class
subclass of: basketball
comment: Same as Swiss Netball, but with specific Dutch rule

structural failures
type: Class
subclass of: industrial accident
comment: When a building, bridge or other structures collapse because of unexpected forces or poor design

fortune-telling
type: Class
comment: The forecasting of future events or the delineation of character by methods not ordinarily considered to have a rational basis
subclass of: people

satellite and cable service
type: Class
comment: The business of transmitting of news, entertainment and information via satellite or cable television services
subclass of: media

middle schools
type: Class
subclass of: school
comment: Transitional school between elementary and high school, 12 through 13 years of age

civil and public service
type: Class
subclass of: government
comment: The paid service by civilians for the government, and the often non-paid service of individuals for the benefit of others (public service)

personal data collection
type: Class
subclass of: interior policy
comment: The collection, by government or other entities of information on individuals

mistral
type: Class
subclass of: sailing
comment: Olympic boat class. A staged race using boats of the mistral type, which are 4.24 metres (13ft 11in) long and 1.3 metres (4ft 3in) wide. The number of races and the length of the courses varies.

inorganic chemical
type: Class
subclass of: chemicals
comment: The branch of chemistry dealing with minerals and metals

600 m
type: Class
subclass of: athletics, track and field
comment: Race over 600 metres with the fastest time winning.

scientific exploration
type: Class
subclass of: science and technology
comment: Methodical land, sea and space journeys to discover new information about them

immigration
type: Class
subclass of: demographics
comment: Movement of individuals from one country to the other

eight
type: Class
comment: Eight person boats with just one oar each and without a team mate to give directions
subclass of: rowing

national or ethnic minority
type: Class
comment: Groups of people that form a minority on ethnic or national basis, their status, problems and relations to the majority
subclass of: minority group

triathlon cycling
type: Class
subclass of: triathlon
comment: Triathlon event

crisis
type: Class
subclass of: unrest, conflicts and war
comment: Conflict of all kinds that rises to a level where, depending on events, governments can fall, war be declared or stock markets crash, or not

casting
type: Class
comment: Using fishing equipment to hit a target and score points
subclass of: sport

revolutions
type: Class
subclass of: civil unrest
comment: An often violent change in a nation's system of government by internal forces that results in systematic social change.

Winter Universiade
type: Class
comment: Winter Universiade
subclass of: sports event

alzheimer's disease
type: Class
subclass of: disease
comment: A disorder of the brain leading to dementia

moto-cross
type: Class
comment: Raced over dirt tracks featuring severe mounds
subclass of: motorcycling

3 miles
type: Class
subclass of: athletics, track and field
comment: Race over three miles with the fastest time winning.

water pollution
type: Class
subclass of: environmental pollution
comment: Solids or liquids that corrupt the quality of water that could be used for drinking or irrigation

renovation
type: Class
subclass of: construction and property
comment: Restoring properties/structures to a former better state by cleaning, repairing or rebuilding.

mutual funds
type: Class
comment: Pools of shares or bonds for sale often grouped by investment intention, such as growth, income or security
subclass of: macro economics

food safety
type: Class
subclass of: healthcare policy
comment: Issues relating to food cleanliness and contamination

SCF
type: Class
comment: Abbreviation for Self Caught Flights. Divided into two sub events called MTA (Maximum Time Aloft) and TRC (Throw Run Catch). In both sub events the player throws a disc and then runs to catch it with one hand before it hits the ground.
subclass of: flying disc

fishing industry
type: Class
subclass of: agriculture
comment: Raising or gathering of fish

flying dutchmann
type: Class
comment: Boat Category: two man dinghy
subclass of: sailing

rallycross
type: Class
subclass of: motor rallying
comment: Stage races over dirt tracks

Formula One
type: Class
comment: Single cockpit car racing where 20 or so competitors race head to head over varied circuits around the world to win Grand Prix points in an individual and constructors championship
subclass of: motor racing

forests
type: Class
subclass of: natural resources
comment: Open areas of trees either available for public enjoyment, or for commercial purposes

ball
type: Class
subclass of: gymnastics
comment: An exercise based on suppleness of the body using a ball.

mountains
type: Class
subclass of: natural resources
comment: Elevated land masses formed over the ages either by erosion, volcanic eruption, or movement of massive geographical formations called plates

mortgages
type: Class
subclass of: macro economics
comment: The loan of money for the purpose of purchasing a property, whether land or building. Or, for homeowners to repair or maintain properties, often based on owner equity in a property

disabled
type: Class
subclass of: social issue
comment: Being incapacitated either physically, emotionally or mentally

personal service
type: Class
subclass of: financial and business service
comment: Consumer service that is intangible e.g. beauty care as in hairdressing

traditional Chinese
type: Class
subclass of: medicine
comment: The practice of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease based on traditional methods developed in the orient.

land
type: Class
comment: Races competed on land with a board equipped with wheels
subclass of: windsurfing

social sciences
type: Class
subclass of: human science
comment: The study of people living in groups, as families, tribes and communities

58-68 kg
type: Class
comment: Weight category
subclass of: Taekwon-Do

management change
type: Class
subclass of: company information
comment: Major appointments or changes in management below the level of corporate officer.

69 kg
type: Class
comment: Competitor weight category
subclass of: weightlifting

25000
type: Class
subclass of: athletics, track and field
comment: Walking over a distance of 25km with the fastest time winning

st 500 m
type: Class
subclass of: speed skating
comment: Short track speed skate race over 500m

500 cm3
type: Class
subclass of: motorcycling
comment: Engine size

F3000
type: Class
subclass of: motor racing
comment: Using less powerful motors than the Formula One, designated construction teams race over varied circuits the world over in speed races for individual and team honours over a season.

50 m freestyle
type: Class
comment: Competitors cover 50m in any style, though front crawl is universally employed
subclass of: swimming

tariff
type: Class
comment: Fees placed on goods imported or exported, often punitive
subclass of: macro economics

road accident
type: Class
subclass of: transport accident
comment: Accidents on roads.

enduro
type: Class
comment: A race of speed, endurance and regularity over varied surfaces such as through forests and on dirt tracks
subclass of: motorcycling

nanotechnology
type: Class
comment: Manipulating objects at the molecular scale
subclass of: science and technology

4x100 m
type: Class
comment: Team race involving four runners each covering 100 metres.
subclass of: athletics, track and field

exhibition
type: Class
comment: demonstration
subclass of: sports event

weaponry
type: Class
subclass of: unrest, conflicts and war
comment: Armaments of all types used to conduct war

medical service
type: Class
subclass of: health
comment: medical support for doctors, including blood tests and other medical tests on individuals, X-rays CAT scans MRIs etc.

european elections
type: Class
comment: Choosing individuals for a body which is at a higher level than national government, e.g. European parliament
subclass of: election

sparring
type: Class
comment: Boxing without competition, with padded helmets
subclass of: karate

celebrity
type: Class
subclass of: people
comment: News about celebrities, i.e. Madonna has a baby, Elton John sues his accountants etc.

chess
type: Class
comment: A game played on a chequered board with 16 pieces to each side with specific ranges of movement depending on their identity
subclass of: game

heads of state
type: Class
subclass of: government
comment: Symbolic or actual chief representative of a nation, such as royalty, or president or emir, for example

consumer issue
type: Class
comment: Those issues, such as prices, inflation/deflation, quality of goods, at the retail sales level
subclass of: macro economics

shintoism
type: Class
subclass of: religion and belief
comment: Indigenous religious beliefs and practices of Japan. The word Shinto came into use in order to distinguish indigenous Japanese beliefs from Buddhism.

relay 4x50 m freestyle
type: Class
comment: Teams of four swimmers cover 50m freestyle in a 200m race
subclass of: swimming

multihulls
type: Class
subclass of: sailing
comment: Multi hull craft

50 yard hurdles
type: Class
comment: Short sprint race over 50 yards interspersed with hurdles.
subclass of: athletics, track and field

debt market
type: Class
comment: Market for trading debt instruments such as bonds, CDs, bankers acceptances, T bills, notes, IOUs etc
subclass of: macro economics

moguls
type: Class
comment: Contestants attack a heavily moguled slope, performing technically challenging turns and jumps, while maintaining the most direct line from the top to the bottom of the hill.
subclass of: freestyle Skiing

international federation
type: Class
comment: A body responsible for the international coordination of a specific sport
subclass of: sports organisations

health-workers union
type: Class
subclass of: medical staff
comment: Issues involving industry groups for doctors, nurses, health workers etc.

festive event (including carnival)
type: Class
comment: Parades, parties, celebrations and the like not necessarily tied to a fixed occasion or date
subclass of: arts, culture and entertainment

goat roping
type: Class
comment: Rodeo discipline
subclass of: rodeo

floor exercise
type: Class
comment: A gymnastics floor exercise on a 12m/sq matt.
subclass of: gymnastics

networking
type: Class
comment: The interconnectivity between hardware that provides the medium for the transmission of data.
subclass of: computing and information technology

high schools
type: Class
subclass of: school
comment: Pre-college/ university level education, 14 to 17 or 18 years of age, called freshman, sophomore, junior and senior

food
type: Class
comment: Fruits, vegetables, breads, meats for human consumption
subclass of: consumer goods

nuclear weapons
type: Class
subclass of: defence
comment: Weapons that use controlled radioactivity from the decay of certain elements to disable, maim or kill an opponent

witness
type: Class
comment: A person who testifies
subclass of: prosecution

kidnapping
type: Class
subclass of: crime
comment: To seize and detain or carry away a person against that person's will by unlawful threat, force or fraud

200 m breaststroke
type: Class
subclass of: swimming
comment: A 200m race in the breaststroke style, on the front, effecting forward and outward push movements with the arms and backward and outward pushes with the legs

monohull
type: Class
subclass of: sailing
comment: Single hull craft

civil war
type: Class
comment: Armed conflict between members of the same nation or geographical region, in some cases with a desire to divide the nation or region.
subclass of: war

political development
type: Class
subclass of: politics (general)
comment: The creation and rise of political systems and the history of the people and nations that are associated with those systems.

fronton
type: Class
comment: The "fronton" known as "Fronton Place Libre" consists of a rectangular outdoor court plus a large pink shaped wall at one end. The two sides and the other end are left opened.
subclass of: Jai Alai (Pelota)

health and safety at work
type: Class
subclass of: labour
comment: Rules and procedures for guaranteeing the health of workers

4x1500 m
type: Class
subclass of: athletics, track and field
comment: Team race involving four runners each covering 1500 metres.

patient
type: Class
subclass of: health
comment: Issues which affect population in general as attendees at hospitals or doctors' surgeries.

sexual assault
type: Class
comment: Sexual battery of one sex against another
subclass of: crime

World Series
type: Class
comment: U.S.-based annual series of games between the top two teams of Major League Baseball to determine the overall champion
subclass of: baseball

islam-DEPRECATED
type: Class
comment: Those who use Allah and his teachings as their centre of belief
subclass of: religion-DEPRECATED

African Games
type: Class
comment: African Games
subclass of: sports event

architecture
type: Class
comment: Designing of buildings, monuments and the spaces around them
subclass of: arts, culture and entertainment

religious facilities-DEPRECATED
type: Class
subclass of: church (organisation)-DEPRECATED
comment: Any facility where a group can carry out its religious rites whether it is a mosque, a church, a house or a tent

international relations
type: Class
subclass of: diplomacy
comment: Non-violent relations between nations through negotiation, treaty, or personal meetings

agricultural research and technology
type: Class
comment: Pertaining to the growing of crops and management of farm animals
subclass of: science and technology

toy
type: Class
comment: Children's plaything
subclass of: consumer goods

natural gas
type: Class
subclass of: energy and resource
comment: A natural resource, mainly methane in an flammable gaseous state, from the ground

pension and welfare
type: Class
comment: Government policies affecting the well being of its citizens through unemployment benefits, state pensions and other similar payments
subclass of: interior policy

bi-crossing
type: Class
subclass of: cycling
comment: A race where competitors have to cover a circuit with obstacles as quickly as possible.

maritime accident
type: Class
comment: Accidents involving marine vessels.
subclass of: transport accident

K2
type: Class
comment: an enclosed boat with the competitor sitting on a fixed seat for two people using double bladed paddles.
subclass of: canoeing and kayaking

other-DEPRECATED
type: Class
comment: NA
subclass of: billiards, snooker and pool

light-middleweight
type: Class
subclass of: boxing
comment: weight category which varies according to the federation

globalization
type: Class
comment: Doing business around the world
subclass of: company information

63 kg
type: Class
comment: Competitor weight category
subclass of: weightlifting

100 m freestyle
type: Class
subclass of: swimming
comment: Competitors cover 100m in any style, though front crawl is universally employed

paleontology
type: Class
comment: The study of ancient animals
subclass of: natural science

pollution
type: Class
subclass of: disaster and accident
comment: Emissions of unwanted materials in areas where it can be harmful

department store
type: Class
subclass of: consumer goods
comment: Stores largely devoted to the sale of clothing to individuals

table tennis
type: Class
comment: A racket sport for two or four (in doubles), who compete at a table divided by a net using a small bat to play a lightweight ball
subclass of: sport

pornography
type: Class
subclass of: social issue
comment: Audio or visual depictions of various sex related acts considered outside accepted community standards

10 km
type: Class
comment: Sprint races for men, pursuit for women.
subclass of: biathlon

coal
type: Class
subclass of: energy and resource
comment: Production and mining of anthracite and bituminous products for use in power production

janitorial service
type: Class
subclass of: financial and business service
comment: Companies that provide cleaning and similar services for homes and businesses.

over 80 kg
type: Class
subclass of: Taekwon-Do
comment: Weight category

naginata
type: Class
comment: Japanese traditional martial art using a pole sword made of wood. "Naginata" means a spear with a curved blade. (Programme of National Sports Festival in Japan)
subclass of: sport

personal finance
type: Class
comment: An individual's income and expenses
subclass of: financial and business service

relay 4x100 m freestyle
type: Class
comment: Teams of four swimmers cover 100m freestyle in a 400m race
subclass of: swimming

roll hockey
type: Class
comment: Team sport similar to ice hockey, executed on 4 wheel roller skates with sticks and a ball
subclass of: field Hockey

pentathlon
type: Class
subclass of: athletics, track and field
comment: Only indoor, 60m hurdles, high jump, shot put, long jump, 800 m