Posts Tagged ‘b’
Mexican Boxing Legend Carlos Palomino In Profile
The US mainstream sports media likes to proclaim certain athletes as good or bad ‘role models’, but they’re almost single minded in their obsession with winning. Great NBA players like John Stockton, or NFL players like Dan Marino are criticized for never having won ‘the big one’.
The mainstream sports media also likes to depict boxing as a repository of sleaze, but the reality is that more so than other sports ‘the sweet science’ cares about ‘how the game is played’. Boxing pundits place great emphasis on the competitive quality of a fight–great fights like the Morales-Barrera trilogy, Hagler-Hearns or Hagler-Leonard are considered such for the heart and resolve shown by the fighters, not because of who won. The 2004 fight between current ‘pound for pound’ king Manny Pacquaio and Juan Manuel Marquez is a perfect example–despite breathtaking action from start to finish the fight was ultimately ruled a draw.
The Legacy Of Mexican Boxing Great Carlos Palomino
Vince Lombardi once said “Winning isn’t everything, its the only thing”. For most of the mainstream sports media, that couldn’t be more true. Countless hours on sports talk radio are spent deriding NBA players like Charles Barkley and NFL players like Dan Marino for never winning a championship. Simply stated, no one remembers the runner up and the mainstream sports media helps reinforce this ‘frontrunner’ mentality.
The mainstream sports media also likes to depict boxing as a repository of sleaze, but the reality is that more so than other sports ‘the sweet science’ cares about ‘how the game is played’. Boxing pundits place great emphasis on the competitive quality of a fight–great fights like the Morales-Barrera trilogy, Hagler-Hearns or Hagler-Leonard are considered such for the heart and resolve shown by the fighters, not because of who won. The 2004 fight between current ‘pound for pound’ king Manny Pacquaio and Juan Manuel Marquez is a perfect example–despite breathtaking action from start to finish the fight was ultimately ruled a draw.
More Gold Coast Beaches
The 70 kilometers of beaches along the Gold Coast attract more than four million visitors annually. The Gold Coast is a Surfing mecca and is a great destination for a relaxing beach vacation. The most crowded beaches are Main Beach Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach. While the best surfing beaches are the southern beaches. Miami and Nobby Beach are both quieter beaches. Nobby beach is a great location for relaxing with the family and Miami Beach offers peaceful beachfront as well as picnic facilities. For some action in this area a walk up the cliff offers breathtaking views up and down the coastline.
Currumbin Beach, Bilinga Beach, and Torun Beach: These beaches are situated at the southern end of the Gold Coast. The area is popular with families who are looking for somewhere away from all of the action of some of their northern neighbours.There are surf clubs at all three beaches and they are all patrolled.Currumbin Beach has some special rock pools and the surf is small enough for leisurely swimming.
You Betta Belize It!
Plan to stay on Ambergris Caye as long as you possibly can. It still will not be long enough! The tropical breezes and warm, sunny beaches will wash all your cares away. There is so much to do. You can wind surf, para sail, and kayak. Ambergris also offers great scuba diving and snorkeling. Watch the sun rise, eat breakfast, and then explore the shopping in San Pedro. You can also take day trips to the mainland to see the Mayan ruins. Or maybe you’d like zip lining in the jungle.
Pack light. All you need is strong sunblock, mosquito repellent, shorts and tee shirts, extra swimsuits, sandals, walking shoes, and some money for souvenirs and to eat on. You can shop the stores in San Pedro or buy from the vendors on the beach. Handmade bead jewelry, weaving, and woodcarving can be found anywhere on Ambergris Caye. You’ll find great art of all kinds.
Conversational Classes are a Unique Way to Learn Spanish
The old fashioned way to learn Spanish has been to start as if the student were a first grader. You learn the basics, such as grammar, simple words, and the alphabet in Spanish. You continue to advance in this manner all through your studies.
One problem with this method is that while students may nominally advance through the course of study, they may not really know how to converse fluently. Talking in a casual setting is quite different than speaking in a formal class.
Because of this, there’s been a gradual change in Spanish instruction methodology. One type of course is called “conversational Spanish.” Due to the nature of these classes, they require an instructor who is highly fluent in conversational Spanish.
