text:
Ligue One
Youngest goalscorers in La Liga
Yassine Bounou
Yann Sommer
Wrexham FC
Wingers in football
6 Football Clubs With No Foreign Players Policy
byAbdullahi Ishola
Football is a global game enjoyed by all. Apart from the entertainment, it also serves as a medium to eliminate discrimination, racism, and other social vices. People from different backgrounds come together to form a team, so it is rare to see football clubs who comprises of players from only a particular region, race, ethnicity or religion.
Although many clubs — especially from the 3rd world countries — consist of players only from their countries/regions, this is a result of their inability to afford or attract players from other places and not because they have a policy in place to prevent such from happening.
In this article, TOP SOCCER BLOG looks at clubs who run a no foreign player policy.
These clubs prefer to utilize players who are born or trained in their region only. Such clubs have both admirers and critics alike. Their admirers commend them for encouraging local talents while critics accuse them of discrimination.
There are several reasons why these clubs have a selection policy so rooted, among them are: the reaffirmation of local or national identity, promotion of loyalty, generation of sense of belonging among fans and constructing their own sports and cultural symbol.
Here are the football clubs with no foreign players policy.
1. ATHLETICO BILBAO
Athletico Bilbao is the most popular football club in the world when it comes to the "no foreign players policy". Athleti only use players from the Basque region, it is either the players were born there or trained there from a very young age.
Athleti started using this policy in 1912, and it has proven successful so far, with the club having never been relegated from La Liga and regularly competes at the highest level domestically and continentally.
Some of the most famous players that have been produced by Athletico Bilbao are: Telmo Zarra, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Aymeric Laporte, Ander Herrera, Javi Martinez, Fernando Llorente, Aritz Aduriz and Iker Munian.
2. C. D. GUADALAJARA
Guadalajara is a Mexican top side popularly known as "Chivas". The club only signs Mexican players, and over the course of its history, it has produced players for the Mexican national team and is one of the most successful clubs in Mexico and North America.
Like, Athletico Bilbao, Guadalajara have never been relegated in their history.
Some of the famous players who have played for Guadalajara includes: Javier Hernandez "Chicharito", Carlos Vela and Omar Bravo.
3. CLUB DEPORTIVO EL NACIONAL
Club Deportivo El Nacional is an Ecuadorian top club who also have a no foreign player policy. It only uses players from Ecuador. Due its no foreign player policy, the club is known as "Puros Croillos" (The Pure Natives)
El Nacional is the most successful football club in Ecuador having won the most league titles and participated in the Copa Libertadores than any Ecuadorian club.
Some of the famous players to have played for the club are: Antonio Valencia (ex-Manchester United captain), Felix Borja and Christian Benitez.
4. UE OLOT
Olot is a Spanish club based in Catalonia. It only signs players from the Catalan Countries (which spreads across regions in Spain, Italy, France and Andorra).
5. DESNA FC
Desna FC is a club from Ukraine. Although it doesn't have a pronounced no foreign player policy like the aforementioned clubs, FC Desna Chernihiv is trying to indirectly implement the policy in the Ukrainian league. Every talented player from the club is contracted to Shakhtar or Dynamo Kiev (both in Ukraine) from a young age.
So far, they are doing well as they are regular members of the Ukrainian first division and their squad is composed of players only from Ukraine.
6. MALAVAN FC
Malavan FC is a team from the Iran Pro League, founded in 1969. The team has the policy of having only players belonging to the Anzali region. The club has one of the most passionate fans in Iran and currently competes in the Iranian second division.
SAPRISSA FC is Costa Rican club. It was once owned by Jorge Vergarra, who also owns Guadalajara. Under Vergarra's ownership, the club adopted the no foreign player policy that was in place in Guadalajara, and Saprissa was only fielding Costa Rican players then. The club has since overturned the policy when Vergarra sold the club.
REAL SOCIEDAD also based in Basque like Bilbao, once used the Basque-players-only policy but have dumped it. Nevertheless, the club is majorly focused on homegrown players but have few foreign players in their squad.
BARAKALDO FC is also a Basque-based club that uses the no foreign player policy but have recently abandoned it.
What do you think of the "no foreign player policy" in football? Use the comment box below to express your thought. Thanks
5 Remarkable Cinderella Runs in Football History
We all love a Cinderella story- when an unfancied team or athlete defies the
List Of Football Clubs With X in Their Name
It is unlikely to hear about a football club with the letter x in their name
Top 5 Best US Female Players
5 Famous Footballers Who Failed At First
Football, like everything else in life, is full of ups and downs
Meet The Newly Promoted EPL Teams For The 2021/22 Season
Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020/21 English Premier League season went
10 Most Obnoxious Dives in Football of All Time
Diving is one of the most annoying or, depending on your view, entertaining
5 Talented Soccer Players Who Could Play For Canada
Many players who can trace their origin to Canada have opted to play for other
Top 10 Footballers With The Most Individual Awards 2022
Although football is a team sport where collective success is superior to that
Top 20 Most Underrated Footballers in 2022
Football is a game that involves a team which comprises of 11 players
Winners and Losers From the Latest Milan Derby
One of the highlights of the Italian Serie A season the derby match between
Top 5 Soccer Clubs In New Jersey
New Jersey is an American state that is located in the Northeast of the United
5 Countries With The Most Trophies in Football
International football is one of the most keenly contested areas of football
15 Popular Soccer Teams That Are Sponsored By Nike
byCollins Nwokolo
7 Highest-Paid Players in the Dutch Eredivisie
Top 40 Soccer Quotes Of All Time
10 Famous Soccer Players Who Went To College
Top Soccer Blog is your number one blog for interesting, up-to-date, and fascinating soccer content. We give you top notch articles on football from the major leagues, tournaments and players all over the world.
All Rights Reserved © Top Soccer Blog 2017 - 2022.


text:
Google accelerates its artificial intelligence efforts, partners with Oxford
Google's current doodle is on India's Mangalyaan
Published on 24 October 2014, 00:43 Asia/Kolkata
artificial intelligence,
artificial intelligence research,
google acquires dark blue labs,
google acquisition,
google ai division,
google artificial intelligence,
google oxford partnership,
Google today announced an exclusive partnership with Oxford University, to "accelerate" its ongoing efforts in the field of Artificial intelligence. The search giant hired more than half a dozen leading academics and experts in the field to bolster its AI division.
Under the new partnership with Oxford, Google will supposedly make "substantial contribution", Reuters reported. This contribution is aimed at establishing a research based partnership with University's computer science departments
No financials involved in the new partnership have been divulged by Google. This newly found seriousness from Google in the AI field, comes after it acquired Deep Minds for a reported $400 Million. Deep Mind Labs is an AI company, and the new Oxford hirings will join the Deep minds team, including three artificial intelligence experts whose work has focused on improving computer visual recognition systems.
Apart from this, the four Dark Blue Labs members will also be joining Google to help machines "better understand what users are saying to them."
Google has been on an acquisition spree, specially in the field of robotics and AI. Apart from the multi-million Deep Minds acquisition in the field of AI, Google earlier acquired the hugely popular and innovative, Boston Dynamics. The company has been in news for developing robots, in the shape of animals, which could do extreme complex tasks, like running, jumping etc., with ease.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


Hopefully at one point in time everyone has experienced the enjoyment of a teacher that allowed them to use a "cheat sheet" on a test. For the unfamiliar, the concept is simple; take an 8.5 x 11" piece of paper, cram as much information as you can on both sides, and use it as an open reference for a test. The key was not only to put as much information as you could fit on the two-sided document, but for that information to be neatly organized and readily accessible so you could quickly reference information and articulate answers before the test clock ran out.
Without hesitation, it can be challenging to memorize commands and too consuming at other times to search through #DFIR resources (online resources, books, notes, contacts, and etc) to answer questions like "Is there an alternative to mounting split .e01 image in SIFT workstation if mount_ewf.py fails?" or "How do I create a GREP statement that shows me all sources in a timeline?"
It was not long until I found myself taking the "cheating" outside of school and into my #DFIR career. Within months I found it instrumental to create cheat sheets for all types of tools and processes including imaging using dc3dd, GREP expression examples, exporting mailboxes using Microsoft Exchange cmdlets, and etc. At first I thought it was a great personal resource, but then everyone who saw them wanted a copy! I found that beginners used them as guides and experts liked them to reference the command they rarely used.
As a novice user of "off the shelf" forensic products, I naturally gravitated to the SANS SIFT workstation when I heard about its capabilities (and NO cost!). It was great to see an open source initiative in the #DFIR community, such as log2timeline, that had features in some respect that would only be expected from expensive off the shelf products.
After reading Rob Lee's blog titled, "How to Make a Difference in the Digital Forensics and Incident Response Community" I thought to myself, perhaps if I created a cheat sheet for log2timeline it would make a difference? You be the judge. At the #SANS360 event in DC I released what will hopefully be one of many cheat sheets to come.
On the back there is a simple workflow for how to use SIFT and log2timeline to produce, filter, and review timelines.
Note: It's intended to be printed in color, double-sided and laminated. Credits to Ed Goings, Rob Lee, Kristinn Gudjonsson, and SANS for content.
David Nides is a Senior in KPMG's Forensic Technology Services practice in Chicago, IL. He currently plays a lead role in KPMG's national Incident Response team consulting clients globally in APT, data breach, and other cyber crime investigations. You can follow David on twitter @davnads or at his forensic blog.
Thanks for composing and sharing the SIFT'ing cheatsheet. Looks great.
I like this. Just as you say, it helps me organize the ideas. Thanks!
Thanks everyone for the feedback. Let me know if you would like to see any edits/additions for future versions. Thanks!
As someone who tried to do the same thing and failed miserably I have to congratulate you. This is simply FANTASTIC. If you're more or less new in the field (like myself) this is invaluable. As digital forensics investigator your actions and reports can have substantial consequences on someones life. You cannot do a half-assed job. This checklist makes sure you cover everything.
Nice job but there are warnings related to output to file in line 400 due to apparent Unicode processing issues which can easily be fixed.
"Wide character in print at /usr/bin/log2timeline-sift line 400"
Nothing short of awesome. As a practitioner with 5 years experience, this is still an invaluable for old and new. Thanks for sharing.


text:
Trade union safety reps save UK economy millions
A report by the TUC has revealed that the 100,000 trade union health and safety reps in the UK save the economy millions of pounds, in addition to reducing injuries and ill-health at work.
The report, published last Friday during the TUC's #heartunions week, also revealed that workplaces with a union presence have a 24 per cent lower injury rate than non-unionised workplaces.
It was found that safety reps in workplaces can encourage greater reporting of injuries, raise awareness of risks and help develop a positive culture in the workplace. Staff with safety reps are more willing to raise issues, and unions help make their members more aware of safety issues at work, the report revealed.
Workers with a health and safety committee at work were found to be more than twice as likely to have received health and safety training in the previous year as those without one.
It is estimated that safety reps save society more than £181m but cutting down on the time lost from workplace injuries. They also save more than 286,000 days that would have been lost to work-related illness.
The TUC trains 10,000 workplace safety reps each year, with many more being trained by other unions. TUC General Secretary, Frances O'Grady, said: "Union health and safety reps play a huge role in protecting people at work and save the economy millions.
"Good employers recognised the importance of working with unions to ensure their shops, offices and factories are safe. It's a shame the government is putting this good work at risk with its ill-conceived trade union bill."
Union safety reps were the first to highlight risks such as the dangers of asbestos, violence at work, repetitive strain injury, and the effects of passive smoking and stress.
If you are a CWU or GMB member and you are suffering from an injury caused by an accident at work or industrial disease, contact UnionLine on 0300 333 0303 to make your personal injury claim.


text:
Jean Dubuffet's work is marked by a rebellious attitude toward prevailing notions of high culture, beauty, and good taste. He began making art in earnest at age 41, after a stint in the army and a successful career as a wine merchant. The next four decades were tremendously prolific: he wrote poetry and theoretical texts, played jazz, experimented widely with art-making materials and techniques, and worked in many mediums, including painting, drawing, printmaking, large-scale outdoor sculpture, and what he called "animated painting"—works bridging painting, sculpture, dance, and theater, and featuring live performers.
Though he was an academically trained painter from a bourgeois family, Dubuffet maintained what he called in a 1951 lecture an "anticultural position."1 He advocated for "instinct, passion, mood, violence, madness"2 rather than analysis and reason, as well as closer proximity to nature and natural forms and the discarding of traditional notions of beauty. "Look at what lies at your feet!" he once said. "A crack in the ground, sparkling gravel, a tuft of grass, some crushed debris offer equally worthy subjects for your applause and admiration."3 Such values were embodied in what Dubuffet termed art brut (or "raw art"), produced on the margins by children, outsider and folk artists, and the mentally ill. His own collection of this work, formed in part with the help of the Surrealist Andre Breton and writer Jean Paulhan, was donated to the city of Lausanne, Switzerland, in 1971.
In the studio, Dubuffet was a relentless innovator, experimenting with unorthodox tools and materials by mixing gravel into his paints; making impressions from foliage, orange peels, and tapioca; or covering canvases with tin foil, as in Soul of the Underground. He worked fluidly between mediums, with his trials in painting informing his radical work in the print shop, where he attacked lithographic stones with sandpaper, flaming rags, and chemicals. He carefully inked webs onto paper and then translated them into allover horizon-less compositions on canvas, creating views that suggest both the microscopic and the celestial. His printmaking reached its zenith with Phenomena, a group of 362 lithographs parsed into 24 albums, which evoke myriad natural states, textures, and surfaces.
Introduction by Sarah Suzuki, Curator, Department of Drawings and Prints, 2016
Jean Dubuffet, "Anticultural Positions" (lecture, The Arts Club of Chicago, 1951), reprinted in J. Dubuffet (New York: World House Gallery, 1960), 192.
Jean Dubuffet, "Empreintes," in Theories of Modern Art: A Source Book by Artists and Critics, ed. Herschel B. Chipp (Berkeley and Los Angeles: University of California Press, 1968), 611.
Jean Philippe Arthur Dubuffet (31 July 1901 – 12 May 1985) was a French painter and sculptor. His idealistic approach to aesthetics embraced so-called "low art" and eschewed traditional standards of beauty in favor of what he believed to be a more authentic and humanistic approach to image-making. He is perhaps best known for founding the art movement art brut, and for the collection of works—Collection de l'art brut—that this movement spawned. Dubuffet enjoyed a prolific art career, both in France and in America, and was featured in many exhibitions throughout his lifetime.
Dubuffet began his career as a wine merchant, and did not devote himself completely to painting until the age of 41. He valued, collected, and emulated 'art brut,' a term he coined to describe work that is non-conformist, unprocessed, spontaneous, and insulated from all social and cultural influences. He was prolific and moved through figurative and abstract phases, arriving in 1962 at an invented style that he called Hourloupe, based on graphic black-lined cells painted in a restricted palette of mostly red, blue, and white. These were first paintings and drawings, but soon became sculptural, at times becoming monumental or environmental.
Artist, Author, Manufacturer, Writer, Lithographer, Musician, Collector, Genre Artist, Graphic Artist, Painter, Sculptor
Jean Dubuffet, Jean-Philippe-Arthur Dubuffet, Jandu Bufe, Louis-Léon Forget
View the Fondation Dubuffet website
View the Collection de l'Art Brut Lausanne website
745 works online
Jean Dubuffet, Pierre Flouquet, Various Artists
Aventure, No. 2, December 1921
Mme Arthur Dubuffet
Cyclist with Five Cows
(July) 1943
L'Homme du commun
Landscape with Onlooker (Paysage au veilleur)
Message "I've been thinking of you since Saturday..." (Message "Je pense à toi depuis samedi...")
Beach with Bathers (Plage aux baigneurs)
Grand Jazz Band (New Orleans)
Eater (Mangeuse)
Man Eating a Small Stone (Homme mangeant une petite pierre)
Degree Zero: Drawing at Midcentury
Nov 1, 2020–Jun 5, 2021
From the Collection: 1960–1969
Mar 26, 2016–Mar 19, 2017
Jean Dubuffet: Soul of the Underground
Oct 18, 2014–Apr 5, 2015
Printin'
Feb 15–May 14, 2012
Gifted: Collectors and Drawings at MoMA, 1929–1983
Oct 19, 2011–Feb 12, 2012
The Modern Myth: Drawing Mythologies in Modern Times
Mar 10–Aug 30, 2010
Wunderkammer: A Century of Curiosities
Jul 30–Nov 10, 2008
Transforming Chronologies: An Atlas of Drawings, Part Two
May 10–Oct 2, 2006
View all 108 exhibitions
Dubuffet Prints from The Museum of Modern Art Audrey Isselbacher and Susan Cooke, 1989 Exhibition catalogue, Paperback, pages


How to Color Dye Your Dog | Buzoo!
Use products that are approved by Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association (CTFA) and safe for pets.
Color: Top Performance Tango Turquoise and Screaming Pink.
I always dye my princess' hair and I am have been getting a lot of requests for a tutorial on how I color her hair so here it is. Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe, thumbs up and share with your friends.


text:
Too many tired, hanging curves?
San Diego Review December 1, 1995
Sometimes, like my hometown Cleveland Indians, you get too far ahead of the curve… When it happens in politics, you also don't score much.
Getting ahead of too many curves in either game: 1) destroys confidence and passes bench splinters 2) causes public policy grumbling during commercials of Married with Children 3) teaches one to persist, adjust and wait till they slip you a good, crushable pitch.
People's Lobby was ahead of a lot of curves — reviving the initiative for grassroots organizations, sponsoring initiatives to clean the environment and reform politics, training groups to do the same and sending men to Washington to implement the national initiative and referendum. Unfortunately, People's Lobby's truly big hitters went up to the heavenly Big League, and for years the National I&R, was left stranded on political bases.
Today new hitters step up to drive home that biggest political run. Rick Arnold's highly successful National Voter Outreach, which did 20 of the 66 initiatives in 1992 and 19 of the 76 that qualified in 1994, has branched out to form the American Initiative Committee, whose goal is to amend the National I&R into the Constitution. Former Senator Mike Gravel wants to adopt a National I&R through a 1996 popular vote, re-enacting Philadelphia's Constitution writing of 1787.
Barbara Vincent, Director of the National Referendum Movement (NRM), has another approach. NRM also has a National I&R goal, but intends to promote that by bringing the initiative process to the 26 states that still lack I&R rights 24 states possess. NRM's approach, dubbed the Tennessee Plan, attacks on three fronts:
1) Legislatures are lobbied to pass I&R legislation, while seeking the governor's support;
2) Electorates tests their constitutional right by placing an issue on the ballot via petition;
3) Courts suits are filed under state and federal bills of rights when the petition is denied.
In short, if the politicians won't pass laws to give citizens the initiative and referendum, citizens put an issue on the ballot without an initiative law. When the Secretary of State denies their legal ability to do so, they "sue the buzzards."
Didn't the King of England learn that petitioning for redressing grievances is better than going to war? Wasn't a foundation of the Constitution the right of redress? Wasn't the Bill of Rights, ratified in 1791 three years after the Constitution alone was submitted to the states, added to guard against the abuse of people's rights? Wasn't the right "to petition the Government for a redress of grievances" one of the key phrases in the First Amendment?
Doesn't the 1983 Civil Rights Law stating, "No one can use even custom as an excuse to violate citizens' civil rights…" receive its legal forces from those founding tenets? Our rights emanated from our 1776 Declaration of Independence, so shouldn't logical historians wonder why it took over 200 years for all the states to have the initiative and referendum?
If the three pronged attack doesn't obtain timely results, the NRM has a "big squeeze" contingency that relies on Congressional supporters to pass a Uniform Act establishing the IR process for all the states. The states would be required to provide initiative and referendum rights to citizens, as states retain discretion to set signature, filling requirements, etc.
Even before the tired but true 42 year old Satchel Page joined the Indians in 1948, tired politicians were heaving curve balls to keep the initiative out of the peoples' hands. Today, however, more hitters are digging in to crush hanging curves into the I&R bleachers.
barbara vincentMike Gravelrick arnold
Previous PostOld School Bus + 20 years: National ReferendumNext PostClinton vs. Tocqueville


1 Samuel 15:1-35. Sometimes we are more concerned about what other people think of us than we are about what God thinks of us. Here, Saul learns that God desires a broken and contrite heart rather than mere religious performance.


Retired and having lost my wife of 50 years, I feel the need to feel useful again.
It would give me the opportunity to meet new people and provide a useful service.
I have owned,dogs,cats and run a smallholding with poultry,sheep,goats,cattle and pigs over a period of ten years. I have also reared pheasant's and guinea fowl from eggs /chicks.


text:
Q: How to add 2nd husband of 2nd wife and descendants to genealogytree? In my family, after my father (h1) and mother (w1) divorced, my father remarried to w2. So far so good.  But in the genealogy tree I also would like to add the previous husband of w2 (w2-h2).  How do I do that?  I tried it with union, and you can see my attempt in the file below, but I commented it out since it gives me error when compiling.
\documentclass{article}

\usepackage[all]{genealogytree}

\begin{document}
% h=husband
% w=wife
% w2-h1=2nd wife's 1st husband
% c=child
\begin{genealogypicture}
  child{
    g[male]{h1}
    p[female]{w1}
    union{
      p[female]{w2}
      % union{
      % p[male]{w2-h2}
      % }
      c{h1-w2's c}
    }
    c{w1-h1's  c}
  }
\end{genealogypicture}

\end{document}

A: This is an attempt to answer the updated question. I learned a lot from this post.
\documentclass{article}
\usepackage[all]{genealogytree}

\begin{document}
\begin{tikzpicture}
% Tree for the common husband with descendents
% h=husband
% w=wife
% w2-h1=2nd wife's 1st husband
% c=child
\genealogytree{
  child{
    g[male]{h1}
    p[female]{w1}
    union{
      p[female,id=wife2]{w2}
      c{h1-w2's c}
    }
    c{w1-h1's  c}
  }
}
\genealogytree[set position=wife at wife2]{
   child{
    g[female,id=wife]{w2}
    p[male]{w2-h2}
    }
    }
\end{tikzpicture}

\end{document}

ANSWER TO MY INTERPRETATION OF THE FIRST VERSION OF THE QUESTION: This is more or less copied from p. 67 of the manual.
\documentclass{article}

\usepackage[all]{genealogytree}

\begin{document}
\begin{genealogypicture}
  child{
   p[female]{w1}
   g[male]{h1}
   c{w1-h1's c}
   union{
    p[female]{w2}
    c{w2-h1's c}
   }
  }
\end{genealogypicture}
\end{document}

Of course, you can rearrange it as follows:
\documentclass{article}

\usepackage[all]{genealogytree}

\begin{document}
\begin{genealogypicture}
  child{
   g[male]{h1}
   union{
    p[female]{w1}
    c{w1-h1's c}
   }
   p[female]{w2}
   c{w2-h1's c}
  }
\end{genealogypicture}
\end{document}

It even works in extreme situations.
\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{pdflscape}
\usepackage[all]{genealogytree}

\begin{document}
\begin{landscape}
\begin{genealogypicture}
  child{
   g[male]{Henry VIII}
   union{
    p[female]{Catherine of Aragon}
    c{Mary I}
   }
   union{
    p[female]{Anne Boleyn}
    c{Elizabeth I}
   }
   union{
    p[female]{Jane Seymour}
    c{Edward VI}
   }
   union{
    p[female]{Anne of Cleves}
   }
   union{
    p[female]{Catherine Howard}
   }
   p[female]{Catherine Parr}
  }
\end{genealogypicture}
\end{landscape}
\end{document}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


text:
December 9, 2019 / 12:22 AM / a month ago
UK PM Johnson's Conservatives poll lead jumps to 14 points: Survation
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party extended its lead over the Labour Party to 14 percentage points, up from 9 percentage points a week ago, an opinion poll by Survation for ITV's Good Morning Britain showed on Monday.
The poll put Johnson's party on 45%, up 2 points, compared to Labour's 31%, down 2 points, before Thursday's national election.
These headline figures are rounded to the nearest full point, which explains the discrepancy between the weekly increase in the Conservatives' lead and the change in each party's individual figure.
The poll also showed that 52% of respondents would consider voting tactically, versus 44% who said they would not.
The telephone poll of 1,012 respondents was conducted between Dec. 5 and Dec. 7. Respondents were read out the names of the parties and candidates that are standing in their own constituency.
Reporting by William James, Editing by Timothy Heritage


There are 2 main focuses to getting healthy and fit and those are exercise and nutrition. For most of us exercising is the easy part, in a sweaty sorta way. Just popping in a DVD for 30 minutes is pretty simple if I do say so myself.
Nutrition on the other hand is much more difficult. There are so many other plans out there today that will tell you what to eat but what if there are things you don't like or have the time to cook?
In other words, for the most people the only successful nutrition plan that can be kept long-term is one that's built around their personal goals.
Whats The Goal of The P90X3 Nutrition Plan?
The goal is to provide you with the tools and guidance but you get to choose what to eat making it a perfect nutrition plan – for YOU. The trick is to teach you to accomplish what's being called intuitive eating or the ability to listen to your body to make the right nutritional decisions.
If you already own P90X3 you'll notice it only comes with one guide-book. If you are having a hard time finding either the nutrition or fitness guide, flip the guide over.
With the new P90X3 Nutrition guide Tony (P90X3 Creator) is really giving you a look into his nutrition methods and encourage you to approach your nutrition in the same way. What is that called? Answer, Intuitive Eating.
What The Heck Is Intuitive Eating?
Intuitive eating is basically the ability to just listen to your body to make the right nutrition decisions. It's the healthy version of "impulse eating". An intuitive eater uses cravings to understand what is lacking in their own diet, whether it be proteins, carbs or fats. On the flip side an impulsive eater will misread these carvings and eat out of comfort rather than performance.
It's not a new concept. Intuitive eating is standard practice for many athletes. They've reached a point in their fitness where all the sugar and fat addictions, hormone imbalances, and weird cravings have dropped away—and with them, the need to count calories. When their body wants something, they know to eat it.
When you become an intuitive eater you'll get your craving straighten out. And such a lack of protein in your diet might trigger a craving for chicken or a lack of fat might trigger a craving for almonds. Don't worry the P90X3 Nutrition plan is full of intuitive eating tips.
Getting to this level may take some time and determination but the P90X3 Nutrition guide should make this much easier to learn.
Step Three: Listen to your body unless of course it tells you to eat unhealthy.
Sounds simple enough right? The How long does it take for prednisone to work will help you learn this process through an easy system of measurements that will give you body exactly what it needs and all catered to your goals. Cool right!
P90X3 nutrition plan uses the portion approach when estimating calories. Part of this whole intuitive eating idea is for you to learn portion sizes based on the size of your hand and fingers [image]. There are even guides to use measuring cups as well. They rank foods in the guide from healthy to healthiest from the proper macro groups. Using the food lists provided in the guide is a great way to make sure you eat healthy, and it even makes a handy shopping list.
How Do I Determine My Calorie Goals With The P90X3 Nutrition Plan?
Throw out all the fancy and complicated calorie calculators for this one. All you do is take a simple nutrition quiz. [Listed Below]. You will add points for each categories in the quiz based on your, gender, weight, activity level and body composition. When you answer these simple questions you'll get a number that you then take and plug into a calorie plan.
Becoming an intuitive eating might be one of your goals, but I stress that it's not going to be a fit for everyone. There are going to be those who love to track their nutrition, and kudos to you! I'm a firm believer that tracking your nutrition is the best way to go. The previous versions of P90X have usually followed what's called the Fat Shredder nutrition plan of 50-30-20 (proteins, carbs, fats). In the new P90X3 they go away from this and the P90X3 nutrition guide is set to a 40-30-30 macro number.
NOTE:One thing I noticed is that I feel the calorie goals seem to be on the high side in my opinion. If you are following the guidelines from the P90X3 nutriton guide and not losing weight, try cutting another 200 per day to see if that helps. I had to cut from calories from this to lose weight so you may have to do the same.
Don't worry about it though, they actually calculate all this out for you with the nutrition guide based on your calorie intake from step #2.
If you follow the P90X3 Nutrition Plan you'll be eating at a macro of 30-40-30 (protein, carbs, fats) and most people will be running that at a calorie deficit to lose weight. I would at consider adding some protein in your nutrition, especially if you are running a +500 calorie deficit. This will keep you from possibly losing muscle mass while you try to lose weight. And of course you can always use the Fat Shredder macros of 50-30-20.
I still believe that tracking your nutrition will get you the best results possible. Does it take some work? Sure but the results will speak for themselves. If you want to learn more about tracking your nutrition click here.
Don't Want To Track Your Nutrition?
Back to the portion approach of the P90X3 nutrition plan. They created an easy to follow portion meal plan based on portions. Just check off the portions as you eat them, fairly easy right? The full detailed food list and measurements of serving sizes are available with the purchase of P90X3 which can be done by clicking here. But for the sake of this post I wanted to give you a quick sneak peek.
As I'm sure you know there is a ton more info in the P90X3 Nutrition plan than what I have shown here today. Including teaching you the best time to eat, what the best whole foods are, how to best prepare foods, shopping lists and recipes…plus a lot more!
I'm personally on day 44 of P90X3. I have to say I'm really loving this program. The variety and the intensity are amazing, and you know what the best part is? It's only 30 minutes per day. In the first 42 days of P90X3 (6 weeks) I have lost 14 pounds and I feel amazing. I'm not following the P90X3 nutrition plan to the letter but I follow it closely. I have a good grasp on what I like to eat and when, much like the "intuitive eating" the P90X3 nutrition guide points out for us. I thought it might be useful to share a day of my nutrition with you. Note that the total calories on this example is only 1700, depending on your activity level beyond your workouts you may need more or less. The image below is one day in the P90X3 challenge. And the macros, if you were wondering are right there with the P90X3 guidelines 30-40-30, however I usually add a bit more protein on a regular basis. If you'd like to see how I'm doing you can follow me here.
Whether you decide to use the portion approach or track your nutrition you need to make a point to focus on your nutrition and not go into blindly. If you are just starting out I'd have to recommend tracking you nutrition for best results. If you do want to track your nutrition I recommend My Fitness Pal. Make sure you set it up properly for P90X3 by following these instructions. And remember if you have any questions or would like to join my P90X3 Private Challenge group don't hesitate to contact me.
Get The Best Price on P90X3 Today!
Want an ALL-IN-ONE Solution? Pick Up the P90X3 Challenge Pack and save even more!
Did you find this P90X3 Nutrition Plan Review helpful?? Do me a quick favor and share it with your friends! "Tweet it", "Like it" or "Pin it" to help someone else who may be going through the same struggles as you! . Very much appreciated.


Video | VIN: | Beatrice Ford Lincoln Inc.
Here's a great deal on a 2012 Ford Fusion. It features a front-wheel-drive platform, an automatic transmission, and a 3.5 liter 6 cylinder engine. A wealth of standard features means that you no longer have to sacrifice. Such as remote keyless entry, leather upholstery, a tachometer, adjustable headrests in all seating positions, front bucket seats, power windows, cruise control, and more. Passenger security is always assured thanks to various safety features, such as: dual front impact airbags, front side impact airbags, traction control, ignition disabling, and 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS. Brake assist technology provides extra pressure when applying the brakes. It also arrives with a Carfax history report, providing you peace of mind with detailed information. We have a skilled and knowledgeable sales staff with many years of experience satisfying our customers needs. They'll work with you to find the right vehicle at a price you can afford. We are here to help you.


text:
National Consumer Protection Week 2015–March 1-7
24 February The Frugal Diva 0 Comment
With all the hacking and scams, the Frugal Diva says information is the best protection. Use the resources below to find out about buying a used car, making investments, and much more.
March 1-7, 2015 is National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), an opportunity for organizations around the country to show their commitment to consumer protection by teaching people about their consumer rights. More than 80 Nonprofit groups, businesses and federal, state and local government agencies are partners in NCPW and hundreds of other agencies and organizations host events for the week (and beyond) throughout the country. NCPW partners share resources and have created a toolkit to help people coordinate events during NCPW.
NCPW.gov – in Spanish at protecciondelconsumidor.gov – has free resources from NCPW partners on topics from managing credit and debt, to avoiding identity theft, to staying safe online and more. These resources help people learn about their consumer rights and how to spot and avoid scams and identity theft. If you spot a scam, the site tells you where to file complaints with federal, state and other partners.
On March 3 at 2:00 p.m., the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will host a Twitter chat in conjunction with National Consumer Protection Week 2015. Follow @FTC where consumers can join the conversation. The hashtag is #NCPW2015. See FTC Twitter chats to learn more.
National Consumer Protection Week


← The resumes of the future will look like this.
rustling leaves, dried to color.
is it a beginning or is it the end.
This entry was posted in POEMS and tagged future of project management, poem, project management haiku, project management poem. Bookmark the permalink.


Is thin and barely noticeable – It will not change your windows' appearance by making them darker or mirror-like.
Continues to allow sunlight in – Your home will be as bright as before, meaning you can keep your lights off during our frequent sunny days in the St Augustine, FL, area.
Reflects away 99 percent of UV rays – These would otherwise fade the vibrancy of your rugs, furniture, and other belongings.
Is more economical than alternative solutions – Installing our film is 75 percent less expensive than a full-on window replacement project.
Together, these benefits mean your window film will most likely pay for itself in the end, making our quick and easy installation of this product worth every penny. If you are looking for a cost-effective, energy-efficient upgrade for your home in St Augustine, FL, or another nearby city, trust Green Machine. Contact us today to learn more about our window film options.


My name is Allison Black and I was born and raised in South Florida. Yes, a true Floridian. Note the freckles and lack of tan. I have a BA in Music from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, FL. I had a relatively normal life until I discovered improvisation and everything changed. For nearly 15 years now, I have been acting, improvising and performing in Chicago on stage, in the sound booth, in commercials and film.
My focus is to do work that matters, touches people, and strives to connect us more deeply to one another.
And to laugh. Because, in this world, you gotta laugh.
I work on stage, screen and in the VO booth. Please see my resumé section for details of my experience and skills and check out my reel and VO demos.
I am exclusively represented by Lily's Talent Agency and my on-camera agents are Oliver Al and Courtney Stump.
Reach out to me via the "Contact Me" button and I will get back with you as soon as possible.
Click to see my Audible Producer Profile.
Jerermy Hobson's team came to interview us and watch our show at the iO theatre on Tuesday 2-26-2019 as a part of a segment on Comedy in Chicago. The radio show is airing this week. Here's a link to the WBUR website for the episode.
Chicago Med: I appeared as Co-Star, Sue Marshall, in the season opener episode for Chicago Med on NBC! It aired 9-26-2018 at 7:00 PM CST/8:00 PM EST.
For the past 7+ years, I have been performing with Improvised Jane Austen. Since October 2018, we have been performing weekly at the iO Theatre in their Mission Theatre - Tuesday nights at 8:00 PM CST. UPDATE: Our weekly shows have been extended through May 2019!
I completed narrating A Tethered Duet for Audible and it is on sale now! The novel is a romantic thriller set in Ireland written by Jessica Wayne. This is my second Audible title.
This past fall I recorded an animation project - Mrs. Meyers Garden Compassion Project voicing "Cloud". The Compassion Project is a K-3 Children's Curriculum that will be taught in the US this fall. Ellen DeGeneres promoted this project on her show this September. Click here to link to the animated video.
Ongoing: I am voicing narration projects for a variety of fortune 500 companies.
I will be dancing again in the Nation Tap Appreciation Day show at Old Town School of Folk Music on June 1, 2019. As soon as tickets are on sale, I will put a link here. They go really fast!
Copyright © 2019 Allison Black - All Rights Reserved.


Many Lincoln residents rent their apartments, while most of us own our homes. According to the 2014 Census, the percentage of Nebraskans owning our homes is about 65%. In Lincoln, that number is a bit lower due to a younger more mobile population.
What makes the most sense? To buy or to rent? It depends on a few factors.
Common economics comes into play on many fronts. A home that was built or purchased about 50 years ago has appreciated by a factor of 10 (figuring 5% appreciation). A home purchased for $20,000 in 1967 is now worth about $200,000. In another 50 years at that rate, that same home might be worth $2,000,000. Long ago paid in full.
Rent goes up about the same 5% rate per year. A house that rented for $200/month in 1967, rents for $2,000 today, and will rent for $20,000 in 2067.
If you are not planning on owning a home for five years or more, it may make sense to rent according to some. But, we have sold homes purchased only a couple years prior where the seller has turned a profit, especially if sweat equity improvements are added to the property.
When renting, you can't improve your living space. Most lease agreements will not allow any modifications to the home (some won't even allow you to use a nail to hang something). Pets are often prohibited, or you pay extra. You could be turned out with a 30-day notice. When you own your home you can improve, modify, plant a tree, and call it your own.
A recent article by RIS Media calculated that in Nebraska, for the same $1300 that a $150,000 home can be rented, you could be paying down a property in the $200 thousands. Local lender, Deb Melichar with Charter West, calculates that a $150,000 home can be purchased (with 20% down, and including property tax and insurance) for about $950/month.
Especially with today's low interest rates, you might be much better off to buy than to rent.
Enjoy the freedom and security of living in your own nicer home, and have equity to show for it in the future. Maybe millions.


text:
CNN 'On Japan' Explores the Country's Commitment to Technology & Innovation
With the simple push of a button, Japan has changed modern life. But in a country that can be limited by its own rules, the challenge is to escape the confines of the conventional and discover the next big thing. This month, CNN's 'On Japan' aims to explore the country's everlasting commitment to being a technological trendsetter and showcase its innovative spirit. Highlights of the 30-minute special program include:
As every season comes and goes, nature has always held a power over Japan. Both devastating and inspirational, this country is finding new ways to use it for a better future. teamLab is a Tokyo-based art collective that wants to reconnect us to nature with show stopping works of art. CNN travels down to Saga to witness how these "ultra-technologists" have digitized nature. 'On Japan' then visits TBM, another company inspired by nature. It's hoped their new material, Limex, will replace paper and plastic. Made from limestone, it's more eco-friendly and has already won numerous design awards.
The 2011 earthquake and tsunami was a disaster that forced traditional industries to innovate in order to recover. Hiroki Iwasa, an IT entrepreneur is bringing his technological prowess to the farming industry. His Migaki Ichigo brand of strawberries is grown in high-tech greenhouses where the environment is controlled by computer programs. And if that's not enough to help farming becoming more efficient, another company, Mebiol has created a new method of farming inspired by artificial organs. Yuichi Mori developed Imec film farming. He grows plants without soil on a hydrogel membrane. This means the plants require 90 percent less water than traditional farming and can be grown in almost any environment.
While Japan may not have invented the automobile, its automotive industry has established itself as a global competitor. 'On Japan' visits the Tokyo Motor Show to see some of the latest trends and rides Tokyo's highways to see Nissan's newest autonomous technology. CNN then heads to Kyoto to meet a small electric vehicle startup. GLM wants to be the Ferrari of electric vehicles and thinks its small team has the innovative approach to shake up the entire industry.
A tourist attraction in their own right, Japan has become famous for an everyday item – toilets. In 1914 Toto's founder introduced western toilets to this country and since then, they've dedicated themselves to creating high-tech bathroom solutions. 'On Japan' explores what has led to the cult following of unlikely icon.
'On Japan' microsite: http://edition.cnn.com/specials/asia/on-japan
'On Japan' trailer: http://cnn.it/2jisisT
Airtimes for 30-minute special
Friday 17th November 1830 HKT
Saturday 18th November at 1100 HKT
Sunday 19th November at 0430 and 0930 HKT
Monday 20th November at 1230 HKT
Wednesday 22nd November at 0130 and 1730 HKT


New Mexico state bsketball tournament selections and first-round matchups have been announced by the NMAA.
The Mora Rangerettes, champs of District 4-2A in girls' basketball, will host District 3 runner-up McCurdy on Friday evening at Montoya Gym.
Pecos' Lady Panthers, as runner-up to Mora, will travel to Penasco, the champion in District 3.


text:
Orlando Magic, AdventHealth Unveil Training Center
State-of-the-art facility shows the Adventist organization commitment to wellness.
David Breen, AdventHealth News, and Adventist Review
[Photo: AdventHealth News]
As part of the Orlando Magic and AdventHealth's continuing commitment to health and wellness, the DeVos family, the Orlando Magic, and AdventHealth recently unveiled the state-of-the-art AdventHealth Training Center. The new downtown facility in Orlando will serve as the training site for the Orlando Magic and a destination sports medicine hub for Central Florida in the United States.
Together, AdventHealth and the Orlando Magic continue to build an innovative health and wellness model that brings whole-person medicine, science, and research together to optimize sports performance, sharing those learnings with the broader community.
"We share in the excitement of this facility and our desire that it becomes a true 'win-win' for Central Florida and the Magic," Orlando Magic chairman Dan DeVos said. "We believe when this community succeeds, we all succeed. With health and wellness being a priority to a successful life, we look forward to seeing this center contribute to achieving that for both our community and our team."
The center, one block from Amway Center, boasts 130,000 square feet (39,600 square meters) located on a nearly 4-acre (1.6 hectares) site at South Division Avenue and West Central Boulevard. The US$70 million facility marks the latest investment in the Parramore community.
The Magic's portion of the center is designed to optimize performance and provide a world-class recovery space. A large team "living room" acts as the facility's hub, complete with enhanced nutrition offerings and a full kitchen. The facility also includes two full-size courts overlooked by an elevated viewing balcony. Leading training and recovery technologies, including an altitude chamber and hydrotherapy offerings as well as an expansive locker room with high-end finishes, will elevate the player experience. Partners featured in and around the building include Verizon, Altitude International, Violet Defense, Volta Charging, and Jani-King. Each partner provides a unique aspect, enhancing the state-of-the-art experience and commitment to health and wellness.
Additional design elements include covered exterior patios and decks, a creatively landscaped outdoor team space, and an indoor/outdoor training space to capitalize on Orlando's warm climate. The facility will also include front office and hospitality spaces that celebrate the Orlando Magic's brand and history.
"The Orlando Magic are thrilled to join our great, longstanding partner, AdventHealth, in making our goals and vision a reality today," Magic CEO Alex Martins said. "Through this collaborative partnership and much hard work and determination we have a world-class training center for our Magic players, coaches, and support staff stacked with the resources and technology to make it one of the best in the NBA. Our players, coaches, and staff can't wait to get in and get started."
AdventHealth's 33,300-square-foot (10,100-square-meter) medical hub—designed for elite athletes, as well as young athletes and weekend warriors—provides world-class, multi-discipline medicine with a focus on whole-person health and sports science. Services will include orthopedics, primary care, sports medicine, imaging, rehabilitation, and sports performance. Patients will also have access to AdventHealth's network of sports-trained gastroenterologists, cardiologists, sleep, psychology, and nutrition experts.
"AdventHealth and the Orlando Magic have a shared a long-time commitment to inspiring and helping our neighbors be the healthiest they can be. Through our partnership, we've cared for Central Florida in a variety of ways, and I'm excited for this new opportunity to expand our philosophy of whole-person care to whole-athlete care," Randy Haffner, president and CEO of AdventHealth's Central Florida Division, said. "Whether you're working to get back to playing in the yard with your grandkids, completing your first 5K [run] or dreaming of going pro, our sports medicine experts are ready to support your personal health and athletic goals. The AdventHealth Training Center is a resource for all, and I'm excited for this next chapter in our partnership."
The project incorporates sustainable design strategies including daylighting and strategic sun shading, stormwater management, and advanced mechanical and lighting systems and controls.
The Orlando Magic and AdventHealth also furthered their commitment to Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) by awarding US$17 million in design and construction contracts for the project to 33 local MWBEs. That amount represented approximately 32 percent of awarded opportunities, which is over the city's recommended 24 percent MWBE participation.
The original version of this story was posted by AdventHealth.
Partnership Transforms Delivery of Services to Students
AdventHealth initiative is improving physical, mental health care across schools.
Free Mission Clinic Cares for Record Number of Patients
Ambassador Ministry Celebrates 20 Years of Impact
AdventHealth spiritual ambassadors help people learn how to enjoy a whole healthy life.
twitterfacebookenvelope


text:
Tag Archives: Mascots Death Match
The Pac-12 Mascots Death Match: Round 2 Commenceth
March 14, 2014 Pac-12Butch T. Cougar, Chip, Joe Bruin, Leah Beckmann, Mascots Death Match, Oski, Puddles, Ralphie, Sparky, Swoop, Wilburawbutler
I'll be blunt: round 2 got delayed in the excitement of sports. Sometimes big fights get put on hold for other stuff. And sometimes other stuff gets put on hold for big fights. We're back in action with some fresh perspective on the first rounders and some new names. The top seeds in the game. But first we must note, and hope, for the best for Ms. Adamson. Does she realize she dove into a DEATH MATCH?
#MascotSelfie pic.twitter.com/ajM0xwLQDm
— Pac-12 Conference (@pac12) March 13, 2014
ROUND TWO COMMENCETH:
#1 Wilbur vs. #8 Swoop
Wilbur from Roommate Pete of That Poor Architect
Wilbur 'Paws" Wildcat – When the kitties down south are surveying the court after a 10-0 run capped off by a Rondae 'he-looks-so-out-of-control-he-must-be-in-control' Hollis-Jefferson posterization, they look no further then everyone's favorite ferocious Wildcat, Wilbur to turn up the volume. His antics are cheeky and his hijinx unrivaled, "Paws" would spurn his own mascot gf Wilma if it meant raising the McKale Center roar just one more decibel. He'll kiss babies and pose for pictures. He'll put a cactus up your ass if you ask him nicely. The heart of the most raucous crowd west of the Mississippi has a name. That name is Wilbur and you WILL hear him roar.
Swoop from Leah Beckmann of All of the Internet and long-time friend of the program who, like many other such friends, doesn't pronounce pac-hoops, but rather pa-choops
The hawk. This hawk, Swoop. This is the name of the ferocious skybeast who lords over all with a fistful of knives and a piercing, fearsome shriek. It roams unrestrained; the hawk has no master, the hawk knows no cage. Imagine you're a cat. You're dead. Imagine you're a tree. You're clawed. Imagine you're a horse? You're pecked. Imagine you're a beaver or a duck with a poncy little maritime fettish (Why that duck wearin a sailor outfit with no pants?). You my friend, are DEAD.
#1 Wilbur (54%, 115 Votes)
#8 Swoop (46%, 99 Votes)
#4 Oski vs. #5 Ralphie (not Chip)
Oski from Nick Kranz of California Golden Blogs
Why is Oski a badass? Confidence. Pretty much every single other mascot in the Pac-12 is the same. An anthropomorphic animal hyped up on some form of stimulant, wearing a football or basketball jersey depending on the season. They're all the same, they're all boring, they are all overcompensating for a lack of confidence or past failures in their youth. Oski don't care. Oski doesn't need to convince everybody he's awesome by pretending he's on the team or by waving his arms like a drug addict. He's calm, composed, and dapper. But when push comes to shove he'll take down a tree or throw a cake at Gary Payton's mom. Don't mistake a calm attitude and classy style with a fear of doing what needs to be done.
Ralphie (not Chip) from Ben Burrow of Rumblin Buff
Well, I guess Ralphie thundered past poor old Traveler. My condolences to the family of the deceased, but the glue factory's quota must be met! Now onto Oskie, which, as far as I can tell, is some kind of pervert bear. Now, I don't know about you, but if given the choice between the noble symbol of the American West and furry bait for Chris Hansen, I'm taking the buffalo. Free choice, and all, but I think we all know the right choice here.
#5 Ralphie (not Chip) (84%, 199 Votes)
#4 Oski (16%, 37 Votes)
#2 Joe Bruin vs. #10 Puddles
Joe Bruin from Luc of The Stoop Kids
To the Oski lovers out there eager to point out that Joe Bruin is his younger brother; of youthful, bear-cubbish disposition, let's be real. Oski may have a few years on Joe, but by the looks of it, Oski stopped hitting the gym after graduation, has put on a few pounds, and now rocks a baggy mom-cardigan to hide his ever-expanding gut. Joe, on the
other hand, is eternally in the prime of his youth, filling out his Bruin jersey nicely
but appearing generally more kid-friendly than the open-mouth graphic bear head
of UCLA Bruin logos past. I digress. We've all watched Planet Earth late at night over
many cups of noodles, and you've seen what a bear does to salmon in a river. While
there may not be any fish mascots across the PAC-12, it's not hard to imagine the
fate of a duck, beaver, etc. in the clutches of the Mighty Bruins. As for the Trees, we
thank you for your services. And no matter the outcome of the fight, Joe gets to go
home with Josie, which makes him the real winner here.
Puddles from Yours Truly
Many of these commendations have noted the ability of the anthropomorph to woo a woman. Above notes Josie and Butch has a 'Hey Girl' campaign. SportsCenter even once showed Bucky the Badger lusting over Wilma (Wilbur's girl). I'm not above that. Puddles is the appetizer to the entree, the aperitif to the amuse bouche, the foreplay to…look at this point if you don't know that I'm talking about the Duck cheerleaders then you're not paying attention to me and you're not paying attention. You can go home with another anthropomorph – they have conventions for that – and that's your prerogative. No judgement, bro. I just set my sights a little higher. Quack with me now.
#2 Joe Bruin (58%, 143 Votes)
#10 Puddles (42%, 105 Votes)
#3 Sparky vs. #11 Butch
Sparky from [went unclaimed so I'm just going to note the below tweet from someone who was trolling my tweets about Vegas and favorited something of mine and then I discovered this gold]
I don't have a girlfriend. I just have a girl who would be really pissed if she heard me say that
— Nick Partyka Vegas (@Nick_Partyka) March 13, 2014
Butch from Michael Preston of Coug Center
Butch T. Cougar has advanced to the second round past some shrubbery which is somehow the mascot for a school who takes their nickname from a color. He faces off now against a solar being from the underworld of some kind and all I know about those creatures is that they go to the South looking for spirits to extract from country singers. Butch embodies everything about a mascot you should love. He's beloved my children and their grandparents who all want a picture with what is arguably the most recognizable mascot west of the Mississippi. He combines the perfect about of ferocity and loveable-ness. He shows up in more pictures with alumni than any other mascot in the conference and there's a reason for it: WSU is extremely proud of their mascot. Bonus info: the T. in Butch T. Cougar stands for…anyone, anyone?…"The". So…there's that too!
#11 Butch (94%, 445 Votes)
#3 Sparky (6%, 26 Votes)
The Pac-12 Mascots Death Match
March 11, 2014 Pac-12Addicted to Quack, Benny, Butch, Chip, CougCenter, Dubs, Mascots Death Match, Pac-12 Networks, Pacific Takes, Puddles, Rumblin Buff, Swoop, The Tree, Travelerawbutler
In the inaugural season of the world's preeminent Pac-12 basketball blog, we saw the First Ever Pac-12 Coaches Death Match. It presented a horrifically hard fought battle that saw Sean "Whooping" Miller walk away the winner. And now we're pitting the mascots against one another because it's tournament time, we need to pick things, we need more anthropomorphism.
Here's what I did. I reached out to friends of the world's preeminent Pac-12 basketball blog to explain to us why their favorite mascot would win. They did and I'm appreciative. Read on to see how each crushed it. We'll keep the same seeding and format as the basketball tournament in Vegas. Other than that, there are no rules. It's a death match.
And now the writers have got the anthropomorphs' backs. Here we go:
#8 Swoop vs. #9 Dubs
Dubs from Jack Follman of Pacific Takes
The Husky mascots used to be fluffy balls of poof that were not even intimidating to a two-year old junior Dawg fan, but Dubs is a different beast. Built for the modern era, Dubs is svelte, speedy, ferocious and regularly outruns the entire Husky football team down the sidelines as the run out of the tunnel at home games on Saturdays. Most importantly though, Dubs is a Husky and huskies take part in a little something called the Iditarod which is a race that is longer than 1,000 miles in the coldest place in the entire country. Obviously Dubs hasn't taken place in this race, but he has the blood of his hardy ancestors who have ran the race that regularly kills competitors coursing through his veins.
Swoop from Robby Jackson of Utah Scout
Swoop, the mascot for the Utah Utes, is not a member of the Ute Indian tribe and as a matter of fact, he doesn't have anything to do with the Utes. But, he is our mascot and despite how random he may be, we've got a soft spot in our hearts for Swoop. Most red-tailed hawks have wings because you know, they're birds, but Swoop is blessed with enormous arms that would most definitely win many arm wrestling matches against a duck, beaver, sun-devil or a tree. To make up for his lack of wings, Swoop also has red laser beam eyes that burn the logo of the opposition during the halftime at Utah basketball games. Find me a bear, husky, wildcat, cougar, trojan or a buffalo that can withstand the heat of laser hawk eyes and I'll find you a liar. Though he may look more like a chicken than a hawk, Swoop aint nothing to play with.
#8 Swoop (60%, 154 Votes)
#9 Dubs (40%, 102 Votes)
#5 Chip vs. #12 Traveler
Chip from Ben Burrow of Rumblin Buff
I guess, ostensibly, I'm supposed to be talking about Chip, our Mickey Mouse with horns made available for the kiddies. However, if you're going to talk University of Colorado athletics, there is only one mascot that matters – the ton of rampaging bison known as Ralphie. Often a source of confusion, let me confirm that Ralphie is, in fact, a female. It's an important distinction, because, if we were to let a male bison loose, death would ensue; after all, a buffalo is an unstoppable goring machine when pissed off. With the lady involved, we're only talking serious bodily harm, if you're lucky. So, come at me with your anthropomorphic plush toys. I got a frickin' buffalo, and you don't.
Traveler from Jacob Freedman of Galen Central
The best part about Traveler is that he's less of a mascot, and more of an actual, real-life horse capable of inflicting havoc. There's no costume, no student inside and if you ask me, a horse is much more powerful than the dogs and cats we see across the Pac-12. He's also cunning; we've all heard the story about the Trojan Horse. Just as he stomps the ground of the Coliseum before every fourth quarter, he would stomp his way all over the other mascots, whether they be animals, trees, or a Ute.
#5 Chip (86%, 255 Votes)
#12 Traveler (14%, 41 Votes)
#7 Puddles vs. #10 Benny
Puddles from Matt of Addicted to Quack
Ducks are ferocious fighters. They have the ability to fight both on land as well as in water. Their beaks are their main weapons but also a great defense mechanism. To understand Puddle's manliness and ability to win a fight, first you have to realize he doesn't wear pants. I mean seriously, you know you're pretty proud of your manhood if you're going to go around 24/7 without pants on. And do you really want to start a fight with someone that isn't wearing pants? Second, there's only been one other time that another mascot has dared to challenge Puddles. Let's just say that didn't end well for him.
Benny from Connor Pelton of Rush the Court
Benny is a beaver, so by definition he is one of the most badass animals in the wild. His versatility cannot be rivaled, from dam building to speed. I also have a feeling that the committee may underseed him, but similar to the NCAA Tournament, that will hurt his opponent more than anybody. Benny is a player and he'll put up if you try and take his girl. So vote for him, because players gotta play.
#7 Puddles (50%, 118 Votes)
#10 Benny (50%, 116 Votes)
#6 The Tree vs. #11 Butch
The Tree from Kevin Danna of Pac-12 Networks and the NBADL
The Tree don't concern itself with human concerns like mascot deathmatches. Ralphie, Sparky, Oski and such can be as menacing as they want- what the hell are they going to do to a tree? You think Wilbur is going to be able to claw through a 200-year-old redwood, or that Sparky's pitchfork is going to be able to get it to topple over? Ooh, a fighting duck?! Hell, hawks live in trees. The Tree will take on all 11 other mascots at once and win by not doing a damn thing. So while all the other mascots try to kill each other with assorted sharp objects and body parts, the Tree will roll up a fatty, smoke one of his own kind and win by attrition. The only lumberjacks I see reside in the Big Sky and Southland.
He looked more badass before his costume change (made in the name of safety) but Butch T. Cougar is still all that embodies WSU. The dude rides an ATV at full blast onto the field before a football game for cripes sake. He has been known to photo bomb even the most carefully planned sorority pose picture and he isn't shy about acting his age…which we don't know but we assume he's in his rambunctious teenage years. More important than any of that is how much he's beloved by every single WSU fan from ages 3 to 103. He's one of the best known mascot in the country for a reason: everyone, even visiting fans, want a picture with the gregarious fella with the long tail. Do you see any other Pac-12 mascot pop up on your Facebook feed as often as him? I didn't think so.
#6 The Tree (47%, 107 Votes)


Go check out Astrid's blog to see a guest post tutorial I did for this nifty little item!
Last month Michael was going to be leaving town for a week to play drums at a camp with our friend Ross. I decided I did not want to stay home all week by myself with both kiddos so I headed to Conroe. The first couple days Michael's parents (Nana and Poppy) kept the kids and I got to hang out with my mom and sister and her baby Eliana. It was so fun. We did all the things that are really hard to do with 4 little ones like shoe shop, go out to eat, go to the mall and work on crafts! Then Jackson, Isabel and my sisters two year old Lilly came back to Conroe and we spent the rest of the week all together. It was a really fun time. The girls had planned a few crafts to work on while we were all together, but I also planned one special project with my dad! We have a small group that meets at our house once a week that we do not have enough seating for. So every week we pull out a bunch of old metal folding chairs and wait in anticipations to see who the lucky ones will be that get to sit on the couch and comfortable chairs. Ever since we moved into our house Michael and I talked about getting some benches to go against the wall in the living room over looking the back porch. For one reason or another we have never gotten around to doing it. So I decided while I was in Conroe (the week leading up to Michael's birthday) I would get my dad to help me make some benches! Back in high school I remembered helping him measure and saw some wood to make a little door to our back yard fence.
I had a very simplified rough idea in my head of what the benches might look like, but anyone that knows my dad knows that you either do it all out, made to last, with attention to detail…or you just don't do it. We had a great time looking though some ideas he had printed off on line and modified our favorites into something that would work for our particular vision and space. On Sunday we went and purchased the wood that we would need. I spent the next couple days sanding them during small bits of free time when my mom, sister and I were taking breaks from crafting and taking care of the little ones. Then on Friday my dad took the day off and we worked from 7:30 am – 7:30 pm straight in order to get the done before Michael's plane arrived.
Then we made a second smaller box that woulf fit perfectly inside of the frame we built that had a piece of plywood on top and two support beams down the middle.
Here it is with the frame put on and screwed in place and legs attached!
My mom was amazing and made the slip covers since I wouldn't have a chance to do them before Michael's plane landed! All while watching both my kids and making dinner....wow.
And last, we painted them.
They fit perfectly into the cut out in front of the windows with plenty of walking space.
Thanks for all your help Dad! You were wonderful and they came out so perfect. I couldn't have done it without you.
Isabel loves to climb, go down steps, bend over backwards to try and fall off of things etc. The one good thing is that she is pretty good at it and doesn't hurt herself very often.
Here I caught her doing one of her favorite things.
I'm so so excited that Michael and I were given a new camera from his parents! I have wanted a nice slr camera for a long time and can't wait to start learning all about how to use it. Here are just a few fun pictures I took yesterday and this morning.
Michael and his dad stained the deck this weekend!


text:
Ilhan Omar is Right: AIPAC Influences Congress To the Tune of $4 Million Annually
SNLS | February 11, 2019
WASHINGTON — What unites Republicans and Democrats, a former Jewish terrorist, the Republican leader in the House of Representatives, Nikki Haley, Chelsea Clinton and Liz Cheney? A Muslim lady with a mouth and some opinions, apparently. Muslim Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has been the subject of bipartisan bullying that has reached a fever pitch since the lawmaker explicitly called out the number one Israeli lobby group in the U.S. — the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).
Earlier this year, Omar made heads explode in the halls of power after she denounced the U.S.-backed coup attempt in Venezuela. Now, even the leader of her own party in her own chamber of Congress – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi – is joining a chorus of detractors accusing Omar of anti-Semitism for correctly characterizing the business of lobbying.
While this is not the first time that Omar has come under fire for criticizing Israel, the current saga began on Sunday when journalist Glenn Greenwald tweeted an article by the Israeli daily newspaper Haaretz that trumpeted calls from House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) to "take action" against Omar and Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). McCarthy did not specify which statements he opposed, but called the situation "equal" or worse than that of Rep. Steve King (R-IA) who was removed from his committee assignments by his party after he questioned when "white supremacy" had become "offensive."
Tlaib and Omar are the first two Muslim women in Congress, while Tlaib is the first Palestinian-American. Both have supported the Boycott Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, a nonviolent campaign to economically pressure Israel into compliance with international and humanitarian law.
Sorry, but you're not going to turn the two first Muslim women to serve in the US Congress into overnight Jew-haters because of their criticisms of Israel. What's actually anti-Semitic is conflating the Government of Israel with Jews, so those of you doing that should stop.
— Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) February 11, 2019
MintPress News has previously covered dubious accusations of anti-Semitism against Tlaib after she took a stand against a free-speech-crushing bill favored by — you guessed it — the Israel lobby. Meanwhile, other lawmakers are attempting to block Tlaib's planned delegation to the illegally occupied West Bank.
In response to the attack from the Republican House leader, ACLU Human Rights Director Jamil Dakwar quipped that Congressman McCarthy may "want to revive McCarthyism."
McCarthy himself received $33,000 from NorPAC, "an AIPAC affiliate, in the last election cycle," reported the online publication Jewish Worker. Meanwhile, McCarthy himself has been accused of spreading anti-Semitic tropes, warning that three Jewish, liberal mega-donors, including George Soros, were trying to "buy" the midterm elections, which were to take place the following day. That tweet has since been deleted.
Anti-Semitic tropes have no place in the halls of Congress. It is dangerous for Democrat leadership to stay silent on this reckless language.
— Kevin McCarthy (@GOPLeader) February 11, 2019
Weird you would tie trips to Israel with antisemitism. Equating Zionism to Judaism is antisemitic. Almost like you are a disingenuous weasel
— District Sentinel (@TheDCSentinel) February 11, 2019
About the Benjamins
Upon seeing the report, Omar did not pull any punches. In an apparent pun on a slang term for $100 bills and the prime minister of Israel's first name, she tweeted that "it's all about the Benjamins baby," which is a quote from a 1990's Puff Daddy song.
Then, an opinion editor at the Jewish magazine The Forward, Batya Ungar-Sargon, reposted the tweet, telling her followers that she'd "love to know who Ilhan Omar thinks is paying American politicians to be pro-Israel, though I think I can guess."
In 2018 #AIPAC spent ~ $4 Million lobbying our elected officials to support Israel, including quashing Americans first amend right to support BDS.@IlhanMN pointing out how Congress is bought to represent a foreign government over Americans isn't antisemitic it's stating facts. pic.twitter.com/mkQOoYzFFG
— Mnar A. Muhawesh (@MnarMuh) February 11, 2019
Omar clapped back with just six characters, tweeting "AIPAC!" — the acronym for the largest and most powerful pro-Israel lobby group in the United States. In fact, AIPAC spends more than $3.5 million every year to influence Congress to be more favorable towards Israel.
This is a disgusting. By the same token one can say "The Forward has won the approval of the KKK." pic.twitter.com/sUhHpTG6v9
— Eli Valley (@elivalley) February 11, 2019
Ungar-Sargon then attempted to speak on behalf of all American Jews, responding to Omar that she should "learn how to talk about Jews in a non-anti-Semitic way." Anti-Zionist American Jews promptly shut her down in replies.
I know she's still a Democrat and you should never put too much faith in anyone who's a member of the Democratic Party, but I like Ilhan Omar. She's had the balls to stand against the Washington consensus on Israel and on regime change in Venezuela. I'm glad she's in the House.
— Sam (@halaljew) February 11, 2019
But some powerful people with Twitter accounts took exception the the congresswoman's identification of a pro-Israel lobby group as an entity that "is paying American politicians to be pro-Israel." One is left to wonder what causes AIPAC doles out the contents of its propaganda war-chest for if not to influence lawmakers on Israel. The takeaway from this line of analysis is that money has no influence in politics, which is patently absurd.
Yet AIPAC's own mission statement claims "AIPAC urges all members of Congress to support Israel through foreign aid, government partnerships, joint anti-terrorism efforts."
Kudos to @IlhanMN for calling out the role of the GOP's donors in influencing US foreign policy.
The GOP's biggest donors, the Adelsons, are hawkishly pro-Israel and advocate using nukes on Iran!
The GOP's biggest fundraiser, Norm Coleman, is a paid lobbyist for Saudi Arabia!
— Eli Clifton (@EliClifton) February 11, 2019
Here, those that charge Omar with anti-Semitism reveal their own. By leveling charges of bigotry against critics of the Israel lobby, Israel's defenders equate Jewishness with allegiance to Israel, or Zionism. In keeping with this estimation, Jews that do not condone the apartheid project underway in Palestine are branded "self-hating."
Here is Chelsea Clinton accusing Ilhan Omar of anti-semitism for critiquing AIPAC. You hear that? Being anti-AIPAC is now anti-semitism. https://t.co/xRgWg0U8ZN
— Rania Khalek (@RaniaKhalek) February 11, 2019
Despite Rep. Omar's statement about AIPAC being self-evident, the remark riled the likes of former Trump Administration Ambassador to the UN and pro- Israel Nikki Haley, who once said, "When I come to AIPAC, I am with friends." Haley's pro-Israel track record at the international body prompted an Israeli cartoonist to satirize her departure with an image of a United Nations handyman telling Haley, who is packing her bags, that she forgot her "second flag" — an Israeli one. Israeli President Reuven Rivlin even called Haley a "true ambassador" for Israel.
To see this at the UN was a fight every day. This CANNOT be tolerated in our own Congress by anyone of either party. In a time of increased anti semitism, we all must be held to account. No excuses. #NoSpaceForHate#NoToleranceForAntiSemitism #WhatIsHappeningWithPeople https://t.co/zUaNjp3hHo
— Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) February 11, 2019
A major Washington pile-on
Lawmakers who pounced on Omar include: Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA), Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), Rep. Max Rose (D-NY), Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL), Rep. Sean Maloney (D-NY), Rep. Donna Shalala (D-FL), Rep. Anthony Brindisi (D-NY), Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY), Sen. Krysten Sinema (D-AZ), Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL), Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR), Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-FL), Sen. Martha McSally (R-AZ), Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY), Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA), who are trying to shore up support for a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) hailing Israel as a "proud and stable democracy with robust protections for minorities" and calling for "swift action" to address the "recent rhetoric."
Pelosi responded hours later with a joint statement with House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC), Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), and Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA) "condemning anti-Semitic comments made over Twitter by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar."
Also included in the D.C. dogpiling were the Republican Jewish Coalition, the American Jewish Committee (which painted AIPAC as a "Jewish" organization), and Dov Hikind, whom journalist Dan Cohen pointed out is a former member of the Jewish Defense League terrorist organization. Bill and Hillary Clinton's daughter Chelsea also "co-signed" Ungar-Sargon's smears of Omar's rhetoric as "anti-Semitic."
In all seriousness though I am a young Jew who has never more represented on this issue than seeing @IlhanMN be brave enough to call out AIPAC and the Israel Lobby in its efforts to cement anti-Palestinian racism as a litmus test for Congress. She speaks for me, they don't.
— Judah Fishmonger (@praisegodbarbon) February 11, 2019
Chelsea Clinton assured several on Twitter that she would "reach out to Omar." When Omar agreed, saying "we must call out smears from the GOP and their allies," Clinton agreed. That was until Ashley Goldberg stepped in, tweeting that Clinton "outright said there is a problem with antisemitism [sic] on both sides and Ilhan Omar clearly said she only cares about what she can do to depict it as only a problem with the GOP."
Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton have earned over $3.5 million in paid speeches to pro-Israeli apartheid groups. At a $1000 a plate dinner, Bill Clinton said he would "grab a rifle and get in the trench and fight and die" for Israel. https://t.co/NdkV6FaTlF https://t.co/r05fdh05kU
— Max Blumenthal (@MaxBlumenthal) February 11, 2019
But the conversation took a turn, culminating in Clinton's vowing to "google people" before engaging with them from then on out, after journalist Hannah Gais pointed out that Goldberg was photographed at a white supremacist conference in 2016 hosted by Richard Spencer. Goldberg, an anti-communist Jewish media personality, also used to date Neo-Nazi leader Matthew Heimbach, the founder of the now-defunct Traditionalist Workers Party.
Yes but Omar did not talk about Jews, she talked about money and it's influence on American policy on Israel. What does it say about her accusers that any mention of money and power=Jews? https://t.co/1Tvrfg04W1
— Mairav Zonszein מרב זונשיין (@MairavZ) February 11, 2019
"AIPAC's non-influence in Congress"
Not everyone bought it hook-line-and-sinker, however. Khaled Elgindy, a senior fellow at the neoconservative Brookings Institution, tweeted that he was "in the market for a bridge," and asked The Forward editor Ungar-Sargon to "please enlighten us on AIPAC's non-influence in Congress."
A spokesperson for Omar told Politico in response to the firestorm caused by the representative's tweets that the remarks "speak for themselves."
Things that are vastly more antisemitic than Ilhan Omar's tweets:
– The belief that AIPAC represents American Jews
– The belief that Israel represents American Jews
– The median American Christian Zionist's views on Jews
– The president
– All 7 of the Harry Potter Novels
— Rafillionaire (@RafiLetzter) February 11, 2019
But a cursory examination of the legacy AIPAC has left since it opened shop the DC speak even greater volumes. The lobby group is not itself run by Israel, allowing it to avoid registration under the Foreign Agents Registration Act, a law that forces foreign lobby groups to be more transparent. That's because I.L. Kenen, the founder of AIPAC, created a "legal loophole by which AIPAC is defined not as a lobby for a foreign state but for Americans who support that state. It's a critical distinction that makes AIPAC's dominance over U.S. Middle East policy possible," according to former AIPAC employee M.J. Rosenberg.
AIPAC continues its practice of using loopholes to further its agenda today. A recent documentary produced by Al Jazeera but censored by Qatar, which funds the outlet, showed how one fundraiser for a congressional candidate, organized by an unofficial "AIPAC group," circumvented laws on maximum individual political contributions by pooling donors' grants together and doling out the official donations evenly among participants.
And the organization's sway over Congress is difficult to dispute. Promotional literature for the annual AIPAC policy conference in Washington has touted the idea that it would be "attended by more members of Congress than almost any other event." Steve Rosen, a former AIPAC executive, would tell people that he "could take out a napkin at any Senate hangout and get signatures of support for one issue or another from scores of senators," according to Connie Bruck in The New Yorker.
As AIPAC's former policy director, Rosen and "Iran specialist" at AIPAC Keith Weissman met with Larry Franklin, a top Pentagon analyst working on Iran, prior to Franklin leaking a draft presidential directive "that proposed a tougher policy on Iran, which included consideration of covert action towards regime change," according to Democracy Now. That document made its way into AIPAC's hands, which passed it on to Israeli officials.
Former AIPAC President David Steiner was even forced to resign after audio was leaked of him bragging about how he was negotiating with Bill Clinton's presidential campaign to appoint people to key posts in his administration. Steiner ultimately recanted and apologized to both AIPAC and Bill Clinton..
Top Photo | Rep. Ilhan Omar, a freshman Democrat representing Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, smiles as the House of Representatives assembles for the first day of the 116th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 3, 2019. J. Scott Applewhite | AP
Alexander Rubinstein is a staff writer for MintPress News based in Washington, DC. He reports on police, prisons and protests in the United States and the United States' policing of the world. He previously reported for RT and Sputnik News.
The post Ilhan Omar is Right: AIPAC Influences Congress To the Tune of $4 Million Annually appeared first on MintPress News.


Browse: Home / Join us for our Volunteer Meet & Greet!
Join us for our Volunteer Meet & Greet!
Are you one of our superstar volunteers, looking for a volunteer home?
Have you submitted your volunteer application but haven't had an opportunity to attend an orientation? Are you feeling ready to make an impact and volunteer with us again?
Make plans to join us on Saturday, July 14th. Learn more about the Montrose Center and how you can help us engage our community! For more information, click here.
Meet other volunteers and hear about their experiences! Dig a little deeper into specific areas or ways in which you might be interested in volunteering.
Click here and reserve your spot today.


Welcome to the Bruce and Bruce Company!
We are a full service actuarial firm specializing in Fraternal Benefit Societies and Small Insurance Companies. We are Consulting Actuaries for almost a dozen life insurance companies as well as over twenty-five pension clients.
Bruce and Bruce Company provides services for several large Fraternal Benefit Societies based on assets and based on asset growth. Our continued guidance has benefited the success and growth of our clients.
Our consulting services include, but are not limited to the following: Actuarial Services, Marketing Services, Life and Annuity Policy Services, Retirement Plans Services, and Other Insurance Related Services. Click here for an overview.
Bruce and Bruce Company welcomes Silvio A. Rodia Sr., MS to our staff!
Check out our latest News and Publications here.
Interested in learning more about the history of Bruce and Bruce Company? Click here.
We have a very dedicated and talented staff of employees in our Lake Bluff office. Click here to learn more about them!


Some of the best memes floating around social media at the moment are the escalating arguments of two gruff-looking motorcycle men on various topics like the Hobbits not using the Eagles to fly to Mordor, self-checkout frustrations and whether or not Garfield is actually good. But the source clip itself is insanely overdramatic.
The original clip used as the backdrop of whatever funny interaction memesters lay over top comes from an episode of the show American Choppers that aired in 2009. The original argument is between Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul Teutul Jr. over the son being a generally bad employee at their motorcycle shop, Orange County Choppers.
The meme has been around for years but has recently blown up in popularity. That's why it's timely to blog about.
It's incredible how the argument quickly escalates into things being thrown, starting with a phone, then a chair, and then just about everything else. Granted, from my weak memories of watching this show while trying to fall asleep all those years ago, it was pretty much always this overdramatic and aggressive.
But now you know the source is just as good as the memes that have followed.


Main lead role. Widow Twankeys son and Wishee Washee's brother. Helps out in the Chinese laundry. Aladdin is streetwise but goodhearted. Confident and a bit cocky without being annoying or irritating. He also interacts directly with the audience in a few places. Needs to be able to sing and move.
The female heroine role. Lives in the palace with her overbearing mother. Virtuous and beautiful but certainly not a pushover. Keeps her wits about her. Needs to be able to sing and dance.
The dame role played by a male. Aladdin and Wishee Washee's mother. She runs a chinese laundry. Loud, boisterous, doesn't suffer fools lightly. Always on the prowl for a new lover. Needs to be confident in interacting directly with the audience and throwing banter. Needs to sing and move.
The audiences friend. Works in the chinese laundry with his brother Aladdin and mother, Widow Twankey. He is overly enthusiastic and energetic and easily builds a rapport with the audience. Needs to sing and move.
The villain. A conniving and scheming Egyptian magician and sorceror, who has a cohort of demons at his will. He elicits boos and hisses from the audience. Must be confident in interacting directly with the audience and bantering with them. Needs to sing and move.
A good sorceress. She is good and kind but has a lot of sass and is more down to earth than a traditional panto sorceress or fairy might be.
One half of a bumbling pair of Policemen. Makes up part of the comic duo. Requires good comic timing and lots of energy. Needs to sing and move.
The other half of the bumbling pair of Policemen. Makes up part of the comic duo. Requires good comic timing and lots of energy. Needs to sing and move.
Princess Jasmines strict and snobby mother, who overacts badly. Rather austere.
A loud and brash egotist who thinks he is nothing short of fabulous. Wise cracking and enjoys showing off. Fancies himself quite a bit. Needs to sing and move.


This white-box unique space is in the vibrant area of Xuhui District, Shanghai. It is an ideal location for brands to host an art exhibition or brand launch.
Located at basement level with an inviting entrance, this space is suitable for brands to organize a private and exclusive event in ShangHai. This sharp unique space is white-boxed with opulent interiors of white walls and high ceilings. Extensive facilities include air-conditioning, electricity and lighting, and this venue is a great option for art exhibition.


The Expansion exists to reach people from age 18 through "30 something" with the message of faith. We meet every first Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm. Experience a great time of worship plus a relevant and challenging message. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee and conversation.
Our services are geared towards building faith, relationships, learning who we are in Christ, and helping you discover and gracefully walk out the purposes of God for your life. Our whole purpose is to see people saved, healed, set free, equipped, empowered and serving.
Our Founders and Senior Pastors, Pastors Philip and Michelle Steele are dedicated to raising up generations of leaders for our cities, states, nations, and world with the Word of God and it starts right here with you! You are at an important part of God's plan to bring freedom, restoration, healing, and love to all those you are in community with. Let's grow in all that God has for us by building people's faith and framing their world by the Word of God!


Welcome to the highly desirable Bayridge Community. Terrific entry point into an exclusive Newport Beach community. Coastal elegant living in this Cape Cod elegant beauty with close proximity to Fashion Island, Roger's Garden and the walking trails of Newport Beach Back Bay. Enjoy the ocean breezes from your upstairs spacious patio. This modernized and upgraded home features vaulted ceilings and large windows to give that airy, relaxing feeling. Kitchen features light and bright finishes, refrigerator, dishwasher and wine keeper. Bathroom has great flair added with Waterworks fixtures, porcelain sink and standing cabinet. Stacked washer/dryer inside the home. Master bedroom with generous closet space. Enjoy the luxury of this gated community featuring a pool, spa, and mature landscaping including a magnolia tree that welcomes you home.


text:
Casa Asia
Go to the Content of the Page
INTERNET AND MULTIMEDIA
Casa Asia Award
Asia Forum
Asia Innova
GovernAsia
East-West Dialogue
Diversity and Interculturality
Women network
Art Biennials and Fairs
Asia Festival
School of Bamboo
Asian Studies Centres
Asia Geek
Location and Services
Asian Routes
Newspaper Library
Asian Media
Education > Course "Korean Cinema: a Walk around Korean History"
Course "Korean Cinema: a Walk around Korean History"
Listen Print
South Korean cinema has been invisible throughout its recent history that separated the Korean peninsula into North and South and the years of dictatorship. What has happened to Korean films since 1999? We will get to know about the development cinematography has experimented from the end of the 20th century and the international projection its directors have.
Also if students are interested the course "Korean Cinema: a Walk around Korean History" is complemented with 6 screenings at Filmoteca de Catalunya of a selection of Korean films, with free access for registered students. There will be a presentation given by CineAsia and a film-forum after the screening. The 6 films will be chosen from the following proposals, which will be screened in their original version with subtitles in Spanish and Catalan, are the following The Housemaidby Kim Ki-young, 1960, Aimless Bullet by Yoo Hyun-mok, 1961, The Surrogate Woman by Im Kwon-taek, 1987, Barking Dogs never Bite, by Bong Joon-ho, 2000, Il Mare de Lee Hyun-seung, 2000, My Sassy Girl by Kwak Jae-young, 2001, Oasis by Lee Chang-dong, 2002, Burning by Lee Chang-dong 2018, La doncella by Park Chan-wook, 2016, Sympathy for Lady Vengeance by Park Chan-wook, 2005; Shiri by Kang Je-kyu, 1999; The Spy Gone North by Yoon Jong-bin, 2018.
Monday 8th of April 2019 from 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Presentation. Structure of the course. Ten keys to see Korean films: Introduction to Korea and Korean films: evolution of Korean society, politics and economy. General vision, how has it progressed, which are its influences, genres, position in the world, importance in Korean economy.
Monday 15th of April 2019 from 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Korean films before and after the War: from the birth of cinema to ghe Golden Age of Korean films. How do films reach the Korean peninsula? Japanese occupation. First films. The arrival of sound. Korean War. One of the fundaments for the knowledge of the Korean people is to deepen into the war analysis that separated Korean into 2: North Korea and South Korea. We will approach the characteristic features of Korean cinema before and after the war. The golden age of Korean cinema.
The decline, censorship and commercial Korean cinema: (1970-1980-1990). From the censorship and commercial cinema of the 70's and 80's we move on to a new economic leap. Political opening (1993 first democratic elections). Opening of exhibition halls. Development of chaebols. Audience share. Creation of the Pusan Festival (1996). In general: establishment of a "Korean film industry".
Monday 6th of May 2019 from 7.00pm to 9.00pm
The New Wave of Korean cinema (1999-2018). South Korean cinema has been invisible throughout history for conflicts and wars. What has happened with Korean cinema from 1999?
Monday 13th of May 2019 from 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Genres in Korean cinema. Commerciality vs auteur cinema. Genres in general: introduction. Korean melodrama: romantic comedy and drama are the genres par excellence. Action, thriller, horror, martial arts, war films. The genre mix in Korean cinema, as well as the mix in society (for example, in its gastronomy).
SESSIÓN 6
Great names of Korean cinema. Part I (1950-1998). Korean cinema before the turn of the century has been hidden due to political and military changes the Korean peninsula had to face. We will analyse the work of 5 key names to understand classic Korean cinema: Kim Ki-young, Sing Sang-ok, Lee Man-hee, Im Kwok-taek, Park Kwang-soo
SESSION 7 and 8
Monday 27th of May and 3rd of June 2019 from 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Great names of Korean cinema. Part II (1999-2018). After the screening of the film The Isle by Kim Ki-duk at the Venice Film Festival, Korean cinema begins to soak into the West. Since then, its directors have been around international festivals all over the world showing its cinema. We will analyse the work of 5 of them: Kim Ki-duk, Bong Joon-ho, Park Chan-wook, Lee Chang-dong and Kim Ji-woon.
Monday 10th of June 2009 from 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Korean Series: the success formula that succeeds all over the world. Doramas or Korean series make up a industry of its own. New or acclaimed directors and actors and actresses appear in cinematographic productions and in the market of series. A market that is not only limited to Korea, but is exported to the whole world.
Current and future situation of Korean cinema. Korean cinema currently has a share that is over 50%. A share that has been maintained from the beginning of the century. What's the future of Korean cinema? New market expansion. Box Office and independent cinema.
Film series in collaboration with Filmoteca de Catalunya:
The course is complemented with a selection of Asian films that are screened at the Filmoteca de Catalunya, the last Thrusdays of the month (2 sessions per month) at 5.00pm, between the months of April and May 2019. Students will have free access to sessions, which will count on a presentation by CineAsia, as well as a film-forum or debate, at the end of session. Scheduled films (to be confirmed by the Filmoteca depending on availability):
The Housemaid/Aimless Bullet: Thursday 18th of April at 5.00pm at Filmoteca de Catalunya
Barking Dogs Never Bite/The Surrogate Woman: Thursday 25th of April at 5.00 h at Filmoteca de Catalunya
My Sassy Girl/Il Mare: Thursday 23rd of May at 5.00pm at Filmoteca de Catalunya
Oasis/Burning: Thursday 30th of May at 5.00pm at Filmoteca de Catalunya
La doncella/Sympathy for Lady Vengeace: Thursday 20th of June at 5.00pm at Filmoteca de Catalunya
The Spy Gone North/Shiri: Thursday 27th of June at 5.00pm at Filmoteca de Catalunya
Gloria Fernández
Enrique Garcelán
Victor Muñoz
Eduard Terrades Vicens
2019/04/08 > 2019/06/27
10 sessions of 2 hours at Casa Asia: from the 8th of April 2019 to the 17th of June 2019, every Monday from 7.00pm to 9.00pm
The 6 screenings at the Filmoteca de Catalunya: from the 18th of April to the 27th of June, the two last Thursdays of the month (January, February, March).
Total length of the course and number and length of sessions: 20 hours, 10 sessions of 2 hours (10 sessions at Casa Asia) + free access to the 6 screenings of Filmoteca de Catalunya.
Can Jaumandreu
c/ Perú, 52
130 Euros for the 10 sessions of 2 hours at Casa Asia. The first 10 students who register will receive the Anuario CineAsia Vol.2 (on the first day of the course).
Casa Asia, in collaboration with Filmoteca de Catalunya and CineAsia
course , cinema , korea
The addressee's e-mail *
(type the code from the image)
Search at Casa Asia Website Searcher
Activities News Multimedia Revistas de prensa Other Databases
Casa Asia in WWW:
Es necesario Flash Player para ver los vídeos
Curs: "Coneixent el Japó a través del seu cinema" 15/02/2018
Asia Innova 2017:Connecting smart cities between Asia and Europe 30/01/2018
Actuación y debate "Tagó: Filipinas en BCN" 22/01/2018
Curso: "Un travelling por el cine asiático" 15/12/2017
Asian Film Festival. Barcelona 2017 17/11/2017
Interview with Patrick Burgess, President of Asia Justice and Rights 22/09/2017
El mundo desde las Casas - 'Fukushima Mon Amour', de Pablo M. Díez 29/11/2017
El mundo desde las casas - Asia Innova project arrives in Madrid and Valencia 29/11/2017
Direct search by City:
Barcelona Madrid Others
Asia-Pacific Interactive Map
Discover Asia, country by country
Casa Asia | Social Headquarters | Can Tiana Venue | c/ Bolivia, 56 | 08018 Barcelona | +34 93 368 08 36
Casa Asia Center - Madrid | Palacio de Cañete | Calle Mayor, 69 | 28013 Madrid | +34 91 360 01 94
www.casaasia.es
casaasia@casaasia.es
© CASA ASIA 2016. Legal Terms. Produced by rodest