Articles related to "Bullfighting"



Bullfighting as a Community Event
Commentators, whether aficionados or abolitionists, often miss the point when discussing bullfighting. It is as much an occasion for the audience as the participants.
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Clowns and Bullfighting in Rodeo…No Joking Matter
What do you get when you cross a funny guy with a painted face, spandex shorts, and oversized coveralls classed against a rank bull? In this game we call rodeo, this would be bullfighting at its best.
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On Bullfighting by A.L. Kennedy
You can literally almost taste the blood on your tongue thanks to Kennedy's raw and gritty narrative. I found myself rivetted by the material and the writer responsible for it. Highly recommended. Pick up this book and you may become another captive member of Kennedy's growing audience.
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The Ancient City of Nimes: Provence Series Pt 7
A visit to the ancient city with it's cosmopolitan airs, ancient monuments including two of the best preserved buildings in the Roman empire, The Nimes Amphitheatre and Maison Caree.
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Travel to Ronda in Anadalusia
A spectacular setting, a rich store of Moorish architecture and a historic bullring make Ronda a scenic destination for day trips from the Costa del Sol and Seville.
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Saddle Bronc and Bareback Riding, A Greenhorn’s Guide
With rodeo season underway, don’t miss out on all the fun! Greenhorn or seasoned spectator alike, read about the nuances that make each Bareback and Saddle Bronc Riding an event to remember!
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The Roping Events, A Greenhorn’s Guide Part 2
Today’s Greenhorn Guide is a primer for the roping events: Calf Roping, Steer Roping and Team Roping (Heading and Heeling).
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A Bullfight in Seville
For centuries, locals and tourists have come to the historic Plaza de Toros in this Andalucian city to witness a classic confrontation between man and beast.
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Books About Spain´s Recent Past
Reading about a a country´s culture when learning its language has certain advantages. Not least because students can read in their own language and still feel virtuous
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Bullfights in Bogota - Season 2009
Colombia's bullfighting season runs from mid January to the end of February every year, read on to learn about a Colombian institution at the Plaza de Toros Santamaria.
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Ernest Hemingway and Boxing
Writers and boxers seem to have little in common. Does Ernest Hemingway's love for the "sweet science" show that writers and fighters share more than you think?
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Holidays in Spain: Galicia
Galicia is becoming one of the best areas in Spain for holidays, affordable property and food, thanks to its mild weather, natural beauty and welcoming cities.
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Seville: The World’s Sexiest City?
If you travel to Seville, Andalucia, Spain, you will find a seriously sexy, passionate city. The home of bullfighting and flamenco is something special.
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Cowboy Way of Thinking and Doing
The charm of a cowboy, smooth talking, good-looking…what is it that we all love about the cowboy way?
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On the Road Again…The Circuit Cowboy
When the weekend hits, the Circuit Cowboy loads up his horses and/or equipment and heads down the road, generally no more than a few hundred miles to a rodeo. These cowboys are as serious about their sport as their more famous counterparts, but their families or professional obligation require them to stick close to home. Read on to see just what it takes to ride the circuit.
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Top Sights in Spain's Andalucia
UNESCO Heritage Sites - the Alhambra, Cordoba's Mosque and Seville's Cathedral -highlight Andalucia, home to Mediterranean beaches, flamenco, sherry and the White Towns.
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2002 Winter Olympics Rustles in Rodeo Events
February 9-11, 2002 at Salt Lake City, rodeo enters the Olympic arena again in an event called the Cultural Olympiad Rodeo.
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A Gift for the Animals
We symbolize the beauty of Christmas with lovely decorations, delicious foods and genuine charity. We humble ourselves, forget past grievances, and give freely. Do we have the heart and compassion to take a step for the animals?
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Animals in Rodeo
Members of the PRCA believe that animals should be treated humanely, and there are rules and regulations that have been in place since 1947 to protect its animals.
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Beauty and the Beast
Although men traditionally fill the boots of the rough-and-tumble sport of rodeo, women also enjoy the challenge and thrill of rodeo-ing.
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Behind the Scenes with Rodeo Stock Contractors
The cowboy behind the scenes might surprise you. Oftentimes, he was a former rodeo cowboy himself, but now he's sitting in a different saddle providing stock and even entertainment for the rodeos. These cowboys are the stock contractors of rodeo.
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Born to Buck?
How Ornery Livestock Find Their Way to the Rodeo.
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Bull Riding and All-Around Cowboy
Bull riding and All-Around Cowboy completes the series of A Greenhorn's Guide to Rodeo, Part 4.
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Cheyenne Frontier Days 2000
Known as the “The Daddy of ‘em All”, the world’s largest outdoor rodeo of its kind is put on by strictly volunteers. The well-known Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD) is held in Cheyenne, Wyoming the last full week of July each year.
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Cheyenne Frontier Days 2001 Busts Out of the Chutes
2001 Cheyenne Frontier Days continues the tradition...only better.
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Copenhagen Cup Finale 2001
Hats off to the make-it-or-break-it ride to NFR via the Copenhagen Cup Finale, the 2001 Finale October 25-28!
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Denver's Rodeo Extravaganza
A Denver, Colorado tradition since 1906, the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo starts off the season with a schedule filled to the brim with rodeos, livestock and entertainment galore.
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Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo
Created in 1987 for the circuit cowboys and cowgirls, the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo continues to be one of the most exciting rodeo adventures of the PRCA.
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Greeley Independence Stampede 2000
The World’s Largest Fourth of July Rodeo...
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National Finals Rodeo Changes Its Name
The 43rd PRCA “Super Bowl” of professional rodeo has a new name.
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ProRodeo Hall of Fame and the Museum of the American Cowboy
Rodeo's history and legends can be found in one convenient location: Colorado Springs, Colorado's Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy.
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Rodeo Echoes the Spirit of the Olympics
The 2002 Olympic Command Performance Rodeo goes down in history.
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Rodeo Lingo
For the casual rodeo fan, rodeo lingo can be downright confusing. In this article, I’ll offer you a handful of terms you can take the arena.
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Rodeo! A Book Review
Cowboys, cowgirls, rodeo, stock contractors, romance and mystery--you'll get them all from Roxanne Rustand's new release-Rodeo!
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Steer Wrestling and Barrel Racing
A Rodeo Greenhorn's guide to Steer Wrestling (Bulldogging) and Barrel Racing.
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The Cowboys and Cowgirls Behind the Chutes: Cheyenne Frontier Days Volunteers
Rodeo cowboys offer life and limb for the excitement of the eight-second ride, but what about those behind the chutes sweating alongside the cowboys without the promise of a large purse?
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The Last Rodeo
It might be the last rodeo of the year, but Pro Rodeo has saved the best for last at The National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.
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Working Ranch Cowboys Association
Working ranch cowboys--a new way to rodeo.
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Famous Female Bullfighters
Since antiquity women have been fighting bulls. The tradition has been revived by rejoneadoras and matadoras in modern times.
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The Tiles of Madrid
Madrid's vibrant culture - from literary giants to bullfighting - is best seen in the gaudy tiled facades of the city.
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The Lost Generation Poster Boy
"The Sun Also Rises," was pegged as the voice of "The Lost Generation," something Hemingway never intended when he wrote this story based on some of his own romantic mishaps.
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Characters in Capital of the World
In Ernest Hemingway's story "The Capital of the World" Paco dreams of bullfighting. All the characters in the short story are bullfighters or those their audience.
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WOVEN SILK PICTURES AND STEVENGRAPHS...FABRICS OF SOCIETY
Take the simple idea of weaving pictures or portraits in silk, and placing them in the homes of the weatlthy. One of the earliest silk portraits was of Jacquard, the inventor of the loom. This was produced by the firm, Carquillat, and was first introduced in 1840. Carquillat and Potton, Rambaud & Company, of Lyons,France were awarded prizes at the 1851 Exhibition in London for these woven silk portraits.
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Canyoneering in Mexico
This could be the single greatest experience of your life! Hiking, climbing, jumping and sliding. . . you'll never truly see a canyon until you canyoneer in Mexico.
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Guide to Spanish Cities - Highlights of Cordoba
The historic city of Cordoba is one of Andalucia's hidden gems. Its wonderful array of attractions including mosques and palaces make it one of Spain's best destinations.
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Las Fallas -Bonfire Night in Spain
For the hottest, wackiest and noisiest Spanish Fiesta visit Valencia for Las Fallas Festival in March. A five-day party of fires and burning figures to welcome in spring.
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A Torero of Spain and the Corrida
This biography allows the reader to join the man in the bullring as he faces a brave bull of Spain, alone except for his courage, and his fear, and the roar of the crowd.
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Book Review – No Heroics, Please
The lack of enjoyment when reading this work is almost thrilling, as it shows the normally-genius Raymond Carver to not be the immortal many thought him to be.
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Grazalema Natural Park, Spain
Grazalema Natural Park is one of Spain's most inspiring mountain areas, perfect for walking, bird watching, photography or hiking through the beautiful white villages.
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Inside Mexico City's Sport Scene
Cheer on masked wrestlers, learn how professional bullfighters train, and chow down on amazing stadium food at a Mexico City baseball game.
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