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GRANADA LYNXES Granada is a city located in the southern region of Andalusia, Spain. The history of Granada dates back to the 8th century when it was founded by the Moors as a small fortress town. However, it was during the Nasrid dynasty (1238-1492) that the city experienced its greatest period of prosperity and growth. It was during this time that the Alhambra Palace, the city's most famous landmark, was constructed. The Alhambra Palace is a magnificent example of Islamic architecture, and it is considered one of the greatest architectural treasures in Spain. It was built in the 14th century as a royal palace and fortress for the Nasrid kings. The palace complex includes beautiful gardens, courtyards, and fountains, as well as several ornate rooms and halls decorated with intricate stucco, tilework, and wood carvings. In the 19th century, Granada experienced a revival thanks to the Romantic movement and the interest in Moorish art and culture. The city became a popular destination for artists, writers, and intellectuals, who were fascinated by its rich history and its architectural and artistic heritage. Today, Granada is a vibrant and lively city, renowned for its cultural richness and its exceptional architecture. In addition to the Alhambra Palace, the city is home to many other historical and cultural landmarks, such as the Generalife gardens, the Cathedral of Granada, and the Albayzin neighborhood, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Iberian lynx is a wild cat species that is native to the Iberian Peninsula. It is one of the world's most endangered feline species, with an estimated population of only around 1300 individuals left in the wild. The Iberian lynx is a medium-sized cat, weighing between 10 and 15 kilograms (22 to 33 pounds). It has distinctive tufted ears, short tails, and spotted fur that helps it blend in with its surroundings. The lynx is a solitary and territorial animal that prefers to hunt at night, feeding mainly on rabbits, but also on other small mammals, such as rodents and birds. In recent years, conservation efforts have been made to protect and conserve the Iberian lynx population. As a result, the population has slowly increased, and the species has been downgraded from Critically Endangered to Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. TYPICAL FOOD: Granada, being located in the southern region of Andalusia, has a cuisine that is influenced by both Spanish and Moorish flavors and ingredients. Some typical dishes of Granada include: Tortilla del Sacromonte: A Spanish omelet made with eggs, potatoes, onions, and various meats, such as chorizo, blood sausage, and lamb brains. Gazpacho Andaluz: A cold soup made with tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, onions, and bread, and flavored with garlic, vinegar, and olive oil. Plato Alpujarreño: A hearty dish made with potatoes, peppers, sausage, and fried eggs, often served with bread. Piononos: A sweet pastry filled with cream and sprinkled with cinnamon. Salmorejo: A cold tomato soup similar to gazpacho, but with a thicker consistency and garnished with hard-boiled egg and ham. In Granada it is a tradition that when ordering a drink (especially beer) in a bar, it is accompanied by a free tapa. MEMBERS OF THE TEAM: INDIA @Fly_like_a_don TUNISIA @amen09 FRANCE @Benolympique @Bohemia CHILE @ManuCHIL

Pretty sure I spotted @Mkbw50 and @Dragon in the crowd…

Also the last time Canada and Mexico played each other in the WBC, this happened. 10 years ago in the same ballpark.

MALLORCA DOLPHINS Mallorca, also known as Majorca, is the largest island in the Balearic Islands archipelago located in the western Mediterranean Sea. It is a popular tourist destination, known for its beautiful beaches, warm climate, and historic architecture. The island's history dates back to prehistoric times when it was inhabited by the Talayotic people, who left behind numerous stone structures and artifacts. In 123 BC, the island was conquered by the Roman Empire, which left its mark on the island through the construction of roads, public buildings, and aqueducts. In the 5th century, the island was invaded by the Vandals, followed by the Byzantine Empire and the Moors, who introduced Islamic culture and left behind architectural masterpieces such as the Almudaina Palace and the Bellver Castle. In the 13th century, the Kingdom of Aragon took control of Mallorca, and the island became an important trading center in the Mediterranean. During this period, the island experienced a cultural and artistic boom, and numerous Gothic and Renaissance buildings were constructed, including the Cathedral of Santa Maria. In the 20th century, Mallorca became a popular tourist destination, with its sandy beaches, clear waters, and vibrant nightlife attracting millions of visitors each year. Today, Mallorca is a thriving center of tourism, culture, and gastronomy, with a rich history that can be seen in its many historic sites, museums, and cultural events. Dolphins are a common sight in the waters around Mallorca, and they are a popular attraction for tourists who go on boat tours or charter boats to see them up close. There are several species of dolphins that can be found in the waters around Mallorca, including the common dolphin, bottlenose dolphin, and striped dolphin. These dolphins are known for their playful behavior, and they often swim alongside boats, jumping and spinning out of the water. TYPICAL FOOD: Mallorcan cuisine is a mix of influences, and it features a wide variety of seafood, meats, vegetables, and pastries. Some of the most popular dishes in Mallorca include: Pa amb oli: A traditional dish made with bread, olive oil, tomato, and garlic, and often served with cheese, ham, or cured meats. Sobrassada: A cured sausage made from pork, paprika, and other spices, and typically served spread on bread. Frito Mallorquín: A dish made with fried pork, potatoes, peppers, and other vegetables, and often served with aioli. Ensaimada: A sweet pastry made with flour, sugar, eggs, and lard, and often dusted with powdered sugar. Coca de Trampó: A flatbread topped with tomatoes, peppers, and onions, and often served as an appetizer or snack. These dishes, along with many others, can be found in Mallorca's restaurants and cafes, and they are often accompanied by local wines, such as Binissalem, and spirits, such as Palo de Mallorca. MEMBERS OF THE TEAM: GREAT BRITAIN @Cinnamon Bun CROATIA @dcro BRAZIL @vinipereira @titicow SPAIN @Cobi

( ) Bosnia & Herzegovina ( ) Vatra feat. Božo Vrećo - "Rum na usnama"

No 4: Tiril Eckhoff

@thepharoah Kooba advances to the semifinals where they will play either or . I am shocked Kooba made it here. From their pre-tournament exhibitions and first two Pool Play performances, I firmly believed there was no way they would make it out of a group with and . Clearly, they have found something that works and it had led to three straight wins. And as @Topicmaster1010 said, Kooba will have a huge home fanbase in Miami rather than if they played in Tokyo.

From the top of my head it was 2006, the decline wasn't that incidental after all. Ironically, it was Juventus who carried Italy through mostly in these years (at least since Inter won in 2010), but now they are out early and again in some serious exterior troubles.

Women´s Downhill World Cup 2022/23 Final Standing: Sofia Goggia 740 Ilka Stuhec 602 Corinne Suter 521 Full Final Results HERE

World Cup Finals in Soldeu (AND) Women´s Downhill: 1. Ilka Stuhec 1:30.35 2. Sofia Goggia 1:30.86 3. Lara Gut-Behrami 1:31.16 Full Final Results HERE

And as leaders of the group, to face the winner of the next game between & . Meanwhile, correct me if I’m wrong, but is GB the one being relegated if the US win against Colombia?

It's a reference to the old manual scoreboards isn't it? They would fill in "the frame" wirh the number of runs.

My post was sarcasm

surely the covid infection was where the avalanche started... I really hope it's only a question of that, of not feeling herself competitive at the top level anymore and nothing more than that. Wish her a super-happy life outside competitive racing.

But it's not a secret most of her problems of last year basically came from the COVID infection and the problems that came with that. One can imagine mental problems also arise when you start doubting if your body will ever be able to do what you want it to do again...

I’d let this slide with other users, but you have no excuse for this tomfoolery. This isn’t ten-pin bowling

speaking of final examination at the end of a school cycle, here in Italy we have basically 3 degrees of school: elementary school, 5 years; then, middle school, 3 years and finally the high school, 5 years (with a notable exception, the master institute -a professional pathway for elementary school teachers- being only 4 years). elementary school and middle school are just for everybody, there's no specialization...and we have a final examination at the end of both cycles. elementary exam is not that complicated, basically you only have to make a small thesis on a discipline of your choice (among those included into the studying program, of course). or, at least, it was like that when I was a student, many, many years ago. then there's an oral exam with multi-disciplinary questions on the whole program of the 5th and final year. at the end of the middle school there was a first quite complicated exam, with 3 written tasks (free composition, foreign language, maths) and then a multi-disciplinary oral exam, like at the end of the elementary school, but way more difficult. the high school, instead, is divided in many kinds of institute: -the "generalist" scientific highschool, where you have to study almost every discipline (from Italian to a foreign language, from maths to physics, from history to philosophy, from Latin to arts, from chemistry to biology) and finally you get a non binding diploma, which generally is prodromic to the University; -the "semi-generalist" classic highschool (where you normally study almost every discipline, but with lot more focus on the humanistic studies), once again giving you a diploma which generally opens the door to the humanistic studies at the University: -the socalled "ragioneria", which is basically a professional highschool focusing on commercial studies (with more pathways within the same general school category); -the linguistic highschool (easy to understand what's all about); -the already named master institute; -various kinds of professional schools (from mechanics to all the other manufacturing activities); -the surveyors' school (no need for any explaination, I guess) all this kind of highschools end with the socalled "maturità", the big final examination that takes sleep away from students for the entire last year. when I had to take my scientific highschool diploma (30 years ago ), the final examination consisted of 2 written tests (Italian language, a max 6-hour long free composition which you have to pick from a set of 3 titles of 3 different arguments chosen by the School Ministry -the same for the entire Country, all kind of schools- and then a second task different from school to school -in scientific highschool normally it's always a maths test, 3 different problems for which you have max 4 hours time) and the big oral test based on 2 different disciplines among those included in the program of the last 3 years, 1 chosen by the exam committee (but they were forced always to choose the discipline where you had the best entry evaluation, so you could manipulate a bit that choice and speculate on it), 1 at your choice, with the further rule that 1 argument had to be among the humanistic disciplines and the other among the scientific disciplines. luckily, the foreign language was considered part of the humanistic disciplines, so I choose biology among the scientific disciplines and the committee didn't have any choice but to pick English language as my 2nd argument (I had really poor evaluations in the other humanistic disciplines). the final evaluation was expressed with fraction of 60 votes, so 36 was the bare minimum to be licensed and finish the highschool (otherwise you have to repeat the whole final year). I got a miserable 43/60 because I entered the final examination by miracle (half the teachers wanted me not being qualified to enter the exams, a couple of them had to fight really hard for me). I paid the prize to those 2 people with a very good final exam, especially the oral part...but the damage was already done and I couldn't really get more than that. actually, my classlmates (and not only them) were really surprised to see me with such a high evaluation, they all thought I'd get a lucky 36 and nothing more. misbelievers!!! nowadays the evaluation system (and the final examination itself) are slightly different, I think now they have 3 written tasks and a multi-disciplinary oral part, with more arguments to prepare, but a different depth of knowledge (we were required to know our 2 disciplines at the same level of a University exam, knowing every line of the whole specific book -500/600 pages if not more).

A rare football ban to grace this topic Today, after a 7 month investigation, UEFA have given a 4 year ban to CSKA-Sofia's Georgi Yomov, who tested positive after a match in the Conference League in august. Of course CSKA have said, that they would appeal the case in front of CAS.

Is this the Hunger Games of women's biathlon? There won't be anyone left by the end of the week.

my respect to that guy who chose Italian language

Qualifying tournaments will be held in Japan, China and Brazil from 30 September - 8 October 2023. The group draw will be held on Friday, March 17th. Apparently FIVB might drop the long-standing serpentine rankings system but nobody still knows...

Cuba will face the winner of one of the quarterfinals played by the groups C and D, not JPN. p.s. the Miami Cuban crowd is made of anti-Castro expats...they will never support the National team. if they play USA, DOM, PUR, VEN or MEX, the stadium will be completely against them.

@heywoodu as you see in SVK There no exceptions Even this years NHL Draft #1 and Beijing 2022 MVP Juraj Slafkovský had to fly from back to Košice to pass his school-leaving exams. in the middle row in the last school desk before the written part... I do believe he will easily graduate even if he return a blank paper though

That is if the players don’t blend in the crowd and fail to appear on the field

Miami is about to go crazy for Cuba on Sunday!

Did (not) age well.

0.5 secs. covered the first ten skiers but then Ilka Stuhec takes the lead by 0.81.

Men´s Downhill World Cup 2022/23 Final Standing: Aleksander Aamodt Kilde 760 Vincent Kriechmayr 614 Marco Odermatt 462 Full Final Results HERE

World Cup Finals in Soldeu (AND) Men´s Downhill: 1. Vincent Kriechmayr 1:26.59 2. Romed Baumann 1:26.68 3. Andreas Sander 1:26.72 Full Final Results HERE

@hckošiceP.S. velká gratulace, že Patrik Janý vystrilel mistenku do Parize. Bylo by super, kdyby tam ve finale Cech i Slovak bojovali o medaili :-)

Indian Wells 1000 QF are set: Iga Świątek (1) vs Sorana Cirstea Karolina Muchova vs Elena Rybakina (10) Maria Sakkari (7) vs Petra Kvitova (15) Cori Gauff (6) vs Aryna Sabalenka (2)

Team for the Final 9th WC Stage. M Michal Šima W Paulína Bátovská-Fialková Ivona Fialková Zuzana Remeňová

Next up, quarterfinals in Tokyo vs .

These unis fire.

The third event in concluded today. Chianca defeated Robinson in the men's event while in the women's event, Simmers won against Conlogue. Results, including videos can be viewed here.

MLS Week Three St. Louis CITY can NOT lose. The expansion team has three wins in three tries. LA FC blows out New England 4-0 in battle of early unbeatens Breakout game for Atlanta United Caleb Wiley (18 yo) as he scores two goals and assists on another Eastern Conference Top Three 1. Atlanta 2-1-0 7 pts 2. Cincinnati 2-1-0 7 pts 3. Miami 2-0-0 6 pts Western Conference Top Three 1. St. Louis 3-0-0 9 pts 2. Nashville 2-1-0 7 pts 3. LA FC 2-0-0 6 pts

We will try not to fail ............. this time. (Maybe UEFA have 16 teams)

Division I Day 7 Results 23 - 22 (PSO) 13 - 10 8 - 7 16 - 10 Group A Standings 15 pts (+17 GD) Qualified for WC Finals 9 pts (+3) Qualified for WC Finals 9 pts (+10) Qualified for WC Finals 9 pts (+9) Relegated to Division II 3 pts (-21) Relegated to Division II 0 pts (-18) Relegated to Division II Group B Standings 13 pts (+27 GD)Qualified for WC Finals 9 pts (+23) Qualified for WC Finals 9 pts (+4) Qualified for WC Finals 9 pts (-3) Relegated to Division II 5 pts (-20) Relegated to Division II 0 pts (-31) Relegated to Division II

provided she can stay healthy and somehow competitive, Wierer won't retire until after the home Olympics, surely she won't do it this Summer after the amazing end of the season she's having right now.

500 Days To GO !

in Slovakia, school final leaving exams have started this week and the authorities revealed interesting informations. In Slovakia you have to pass the final exam in 2 forms, first a written one and then an oral one.From the 37 000 students going to pass their final leaving school exam 1600 of them decided to pass it in Hungarian language (Yes, it is allowed in Slovakia, if you want you can graduate in Hungarian, but you have to do it only in a Hungarian speaking school) apart of that: Students are also required to choose one foreign language for their final exam. and here are the results for this year 1) Most often, students chose the English language, almost 35,800 students will graduate from it at all three difficulty levels. 2) The second most picked foreing language was the German language (1,068 students) 3) and 443 students selected the Russian language lol... 4) 14 high school graduates picked French , 5) four students chose Spanish 6) and one (1) student chose the Italian language.(Imagine preparing the tests and teacher´s committee for One student)

With a few days for the tournament, a few "fun facts" of the songs: : What the hell is that "star face" of the 1:23 minutes? : What a bad paint quality has that guy, luky for him, her girlfriend is a magician! : Its probably has the "fakest" tear of all times. : an indian singer, singing in english in Paris.........thats a big mess than the song of indonesian yetis.....ok, thats not common at all. Its good to see the granddaugther of the Cicciolina continuing related with art. The history of the lithuanian Rapunzel who trys to scape dancing in water...... Its impresive of that couple to continue with their love for so many years......but it s a lot more impresive to have a hippie van in that state for so many years , even with a floppy drive working perfectly!! i dont speak norwegian but i can say with security that is the history of a guy who cant sleep for a women ghost, who always say the same phrase. am i the only one who relate the song with Disney?, like a polish Disney song in a football stadium. The music clip show us the beauty of the portuguese womans but......you must know, they are guarded by her brothers, 3 in this time!!. In the 1:16 minute we can see Rasputin scaping from a mission in Ukraine, using the flute to hypnotize people and make easier the scape. If you got here, thanks to read my bad jokes

Damn 42 years old Clarey was really close to win his first ever WC race in his very last WC race, would be something absolutely lovely. but a mistake in the last part denied this epic happyend

And the third one is Chevalier-Bouchet

Indeed. The father is probably one of the most famous singers in the country, and he was with so much grief he just initially gave up on everything of life, but in the end got helped by the rest of the family and decided to join the song as well. I do wonder, is this the first time someone that is not alive anymore takes part on the annual contest?