Gianlu33

Logos of Milano/Cortina and Stockholm
 
 

As much as you know that I respect you and I would love for TISC to visit Croatia, I think that it still wouldn't be fair to shut out Mexico and Serbia only because they've hosted before and if they are ready and willing to host the show.
 
For example, if we're bidding for 2020 (let's say Ireland/Slovakia/Serbia etc), but then Indonesia, Portugal or some other country decides to bid, we'd immediately say goodbye to all of those countries, simply because they did it before? I understand you really want to host and I'm certain that that day will definitely come and perhaps it's even going to be the 2019 that you want. Heck, I never imagined that I would have a chance to take on this show, since I would've never been confident enough to bid for hosting, but magically won the competition

Well you never know nowadays, I can see federations think "oh cool, we do the ski jump and then the mass start so when athletes cross the finish line, nobody really knows the result yet, that is super urban!".

Mexico confirms bid to host Totallympics
2019 Annual International Song Contest 
 
 
Guadalajara, Mexico.- One day before the deadline set, Mexican jury confirmed its bid to host 2019 Totallympics Annual International Song Contest after last year's winner Italy declined to do so. In a press conference in the late hours of Thursday, the bid team made a brief presentation, revealing the thoughts and expectations of this process.
 
"It was sad to learn Italy would not host the next edition as it would have been a wonderful place to visit, but we understand that sometimes timing does not work for everyone, as it's the case now. Still we appreciate the honesty of the Italian jury and we only hope that they can host on the near future", declared Mexico's bid CEO and TISC juror, mrv86.
 
"However, these news also gives chance to other countries to showcase their music, culture and attractions" he added. "We are aware that  countries like Algeria and Croatia are eager to host the competition for the first time and others, like Serbia, desire to receive the world once again; after all this is a prestigious event, but even more, an opportunity to bring closer many people around the globe".
 
About Mexican odds to win the right to host, he stated: "As it has been the case in another couple of times, the bid organization fully understand the founders' main objective is to promote a fair competition and in that order of ideas, we know new countries have a greater chance of playing hosts; in particular, Algeria's digital creativity and Croatia's dedication to TISC are also great factors in their advantage, as it is Serbia's enthusiasm; but being honest, I have the personal hope that this year we could win and show another aspects of Mexico to the world."
 
The conference ended with the presentation of the bid's logo and slogan (see below).
 
 

Thursday December 13 (1900)
Jeffrey de Zwaan v Nitin Kumar (R1)
Martin Schindler v Cody Harris (R1)
Jan Dekker v Lisa Ashton (R1)
Rob Cross v De Zwaan/Kumar (R2)

Friday December 14
Afternoon Session (1230)
Michael Barnard v Jose De Sousa (R1)
Alan Tabern v Raymond Smith (R1)
Paul Nicholson v Kevin Burness (R1)
Jamie Lewis v Schindler/Harris (R2)

Evening Session (1900)
Danny Noppert v Royden Lam (R1)
Simon Stevenson v Ted Evetts (R1)
Chris Dobey v Boris Koltsov (R1)
Gary Anderson v Nicholson/Burness (R2)
 
https://www.pdc.tv/news/2018/11/29/william-hill-world-championship-schedule

Logos of Milano/Cortina and Stockholm
 
 

Congrats, Ajax. 
 

Logos of Milano/Cortina and Stockholm
 
 

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Ours is usually sometime in january, but it could be in late december too. It's still early to have any credible information about anything. 

Tried out some Japanese stuff for the very first time. Here we have onigiri (rice balls) in non-traditional shape with gomashio seasoning (sea salt, roasted black pepper) and tuna mayonnaise filling.
 

 
Also, I tried making okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake) which can literally speaking be done in any way you like. I added leftover cabbage, spring onion, egg and ham. Also some fish sauce to taste and bacon mayonnaise on top.
 

 
I'm very satisfied with my results.
 

 
 

Ferlazzo is every year in the bottom of the ranking... But how you can't cheer for him and his amazing mustaches? :P

Johaug ate some lipstick for breakfast and there she goes, easy win.

It's always nice see a speed skating event under a snow fall

Italy won a med flr the frist time since 39 years! :Clap:

https://www.facebook.com/tgpfujairah/videos/1922271767821507/

https://www.facebook.com/tgpfujairah/videos/1922271767821507/

Today our NOC announced the amount of money each National Federation would eventually get in 2019 (in total, we are just below 146 million €)...
 

 
*=auxiliary federations

Unfortunately, Guyana won't go this event, and Brazil will replace them. Guyana withdrew due to financial reasons 

Tried that. Not true  

After a successful hosting gig in the 2018 Open, the United States is open to hosting in the future, but for right now, we will not be bidding for the 2019 Annual

Medal table after the first World Cup weekend in  Obihiro:
 
01.  05 - 03 - 03 = 11
02.  04 - 04 - 03 = 11
03.  03 - 06 - 04 = 13
04.  01 - 02 - 00 = 03
05.  01 - 01 - 02 = 04
06.  01 - 00 - 00 = 01
06.  01 - 00 - 00 = 01
08.  00 - 00 - 02 = 02
09.  00 - 00 - 01 = 01
10.  00 - 00 - 01 = 01
 
 missed out on a bronze medal on the men's 5.000m by 0,02 seconds.
 

Hi, used to follow the blog before Rio and a couple of days ago found the forum while searching for Tokyo qualifying systems. Decided to stop lurking and here I am  

Disney's Blizzard Beach.