Gianlu33

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. 
 
 
 

Starting from the fact that I'm politically distant from the minister, or better, I'm politically opposite to the minister and to this government in general. It is difficult to trust this government, apart from the ideas they have towards Europe that are silly, to say the least. The fact is that this minister, that is the actual leader of the government, is in contrast with the other (supposed, but in practice inconsistent) leader of the government, who is totally against the olympics. And this contrast is exacerbated by the fact that a third city (Turin), whose goverment is of the same party of this second minister, has withdrawn from the bid. All this premise to say these two things: 1) not sure if this government will last to next summer (but even next spring), so probably they won't give any decision; 2) Italian politics is a mess and find something trustworthy is almost impossible, and this since the end of WWII.
However, my opinion is that in practice a way to have political and financial support from the government will be found, especially if Stockholm withdraws, officially or not. Also considering what happened in Veneto, that is where Cortina stays, this is a good chance to have external fundings to make that region on its track again. In theory.

Turkey breast stuffed with Fontina cheese and Pancetta with a demi-glass bottom accompanied with stuffed potatoes with bacon

Time ago I did these for my girlfriend :D I don't think they need any presentation

Apparently, only one new TISC Record was set at this edition:
Highest ranking for an entry that did not receive a maximum 12-point score (Open): 4th – Great Britain (2018 Open)  
Additionally, Algeria's score of 107 points and 3.15 are new African Continental Records. Now all Continental Records are set over 100 points and 3.00 PPJ.

Don't be so sure when they write "italian cheeses" they do not include ricotta

what a wonderful awake!  
 
no, seriously...I have a real conflict within myself...I'd like to be proud of the increased chances of Milan, but I'm so scared of the possible outcome and consequences of that happening (waste of public money -as if we were not already famous for that...we call it "magna magna", to be pronounced as if the "gn" was a Spanish "ñ"-  political fights beyond every imagination -as if we haven't had enough of them in the last 157 years- and also all of our NOC and winter sports federations funding and attention going lost from the youth activity and development of our sport causing years of miserable results after the "big event", as it happened with Torino 2006) that I just don't know what to think of all this...
 
however, now it's clear that the Italian option is the last chance for the IOC...now they only have to put a red carpet between Milan and Lausanne, if they still realy care about the futrure of Winter Olympic Games...

Turkey breast stuffed with Fontina cheese and Pancetta with a demi-glass bottom accompanied with stuffed potatoes with bacon

Pesto rosso ? Never heard of that

Turkey breast stuffed with Fontina cheese and Pancetta with a demi-glass bottom accompanied with stuffed potatoes with bacon

Turkey breast stuffed with Fontina cheese and Pancetta with a demi-glass bottom accompanied with stuffed potatoes with bacon

Turkey breast stuffed with Fontina cheese and Pancetta with a demi-glass bottom accompanied with stuffed potatoes with bacon

Turkey breast stuffed with Fontina cheese and Pancetta with a demi-glass bottom accompanied with stuffed potatoes with bacon

Turkey breast stuffed with Fontina cheese and Pancetta with a demi-glass bottom accompanied with stuffed potatoes with bacon

The Olympic YouTube channel is having a fun little live stream tomorrow for those interested:
 

As of now, the contest is closed, but the American delegation will like to thank you for coming down here to Orlando to brave the heat to participate in the contest. I'm sorry that you're leaving Florida knowing that we can't do elections right (yes, we're in recount mode here), but I think we can agree that this contest went flawlessly. Anyway, Team USA will figure out the next steps, but there's no doubt we will participate in all future contests.
 
 
 

If you were with us on Saturday, we had 4 contests running simultaneously throughout the day. Besides the main contest, we held a regional team challenge, a mixed music'thlon, and an all-around competition. So without further ado, let's hand out those awards.
 
First up, it's the regional team challenge, where all 35 countries were drawn to one of 7 regions.
 
Gold: Great Lakes --  @OlympicIRL @Gigs @Agger @Memo @amen09 @tuniscof
Silver: Atlantic --  yours truly + @Olympian1010 @stefanbg @Bohemia @Benolympique @hckosice @Damian
Bronze: Northeast --  @Wanderer @Werloc @Griff88 @heywoodu @uk12points
 
Next is the mixed music'thlon, which was actually a trial run, billed as more urban and more inclusive, which turned into a success. The side contest basically allowed me and fellow female jurors @Bohemia @DaniSRB and @Pablita to play with the boys.
 
Gold: Team Stunning --  @Bohemia @Benolympique @Agger
Silver: Team Cranberries --  @DaniSRB @dareza @OlympicIRL
Bronze: Team Roxette --  yours truly + @Olympian1010 @Finnator123
 
Honorable mention to Team Jazzu --  @Pablita @Henry_Leon @SteveParker @Gianlu33 @hckosice
 
Finally, we have the all-around competition, where at least 30 countries who competed in the Jubilee and this contest had their points added up.
 
Gold: 
Silver: 
Bronze: 
 
 

I am interested in hosting too.

We've had so many "firsts" in gymnastics this year! Let me review some of them:

World Championships
Acrobatic gymnastics - first gold medal for
Aerobic gymnastics - first medal for
Artistic gymnastics - first medal for , first women's medal for , first gold medal for
Trampoline - first medal for , first gold medal for
 
Youth Olympics
First world medal in gymnastics for
First YOG medals in gymnastics for ,  ,  and Iran, of course

World Cup series
Aerobic gymnastics - first medal for
Artistic gymnastics - first ever medals for , ,  (and only the second time that  and  earned medals, also a respectable fourth place for )
Rhythmic gymnastics - first medal for  (also a respectable fourth place for )

European Championships
First ever gold medal for  in rhythmic gymnastics after being world champions numerous times.

Now that the show is over and everyone is thinkg about the next contest, it's time to make an important announce: Italy won't organize the annual event in 2019, it was a tough decision but Italy decided to focus on the project Milano-Cortina 2026 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Winter_Olympics#Italy
 
We know that @OlympicIRL wil find a fit replacement for us. Even if we won't organize it we'll join the contest.

Thanks a lot @dezbee2008 and congrats Denmark for the win!  

ITALIAN SQUAD 
 
Andrea Vergani 
Ilaria Cusinato 
Alessandro Miressi
Gregorio Paltrinieri
Matteo Restivo
Fabio Scozzoli
Luca Pizzini
Piero Codia
Federico Burdisso
Simona Quadarella
Carlotta Zofkova
Margherita Panziera
Arianna Castiglioni
Elena Di Liddo
Ilaria Bianchi
Federica Pellegrini
Simone Sabbioni
Filippo Megli
Luca Dotto
Thomas Ceccon
Demonico Acerenza

Today's live streaming:
 
Women Epee world cup, Tallin, :EST
https://sport.err.ee/875971/vaata-otse-epeevehklejad-puuavad-kodus-mk-etapivoitu 
 
Women Sabre world cup, Orleans, :FRA
http://evenementsescrime-ffe.fr/cdm-orleans/en-direct/epreuves-individuelles/
 
Men Foil world cup, Bonn, :GER
http://pianetascherma.com/2018/11/08/coppa-del-mondo-fioretto-maschile-bonn-diretta-video-streaming-prova-individuale/