Barcelona

“Rikki-Tikki knew he was a young mongoose and it made him all the more pleased to think that he had managed to escape a blow from behind.” (pg. ) Rikki and I share multiple human qualities, one of them is bravery. In my soccer season, I stepped up to be the goalie when no one else wanted to. The theme of the fictional story Rikki-tikki-tavi by Rudyard Kipling is bravery can conquer your fears. Rikki-tikki is a brave and curious character in this story. “It gave him confidence in himself, and…

Pele was born in Três Corações, Brazil on Oct 23, 1940. His full name is Edson Arantes de Nascimento. He was the first child of João Ramos and Dona Celeste. Pele was named after Thomas Edison he moved with his family to the city of Bauru as a young boy. Joao Ramos, better known as “Dondinho” struggled to earn the living as a soccer player, and Pele grew up in poverty. Still he developed a rudimentary talent for soccer by kicking a rolled-up sock stuffed with rags around the streets of Bauru.…

Currently sitting in the National Rugby League's fifth position, the North Queensland Cowboys are a professional rugby team hailing from Australia. Even though the team is doing so well, many fans are not sure what the team is truly capable of and don't know what to make of them. Because of this uncertainty, we've decided to fill you in with some background information about them including who their star players are, some of their team history, what the outlook is for this team, and why they are…

America and chivas are the biggest rivals in the liga Mx. They are known to always fight and or say thing to each other during the games. When these two teams play against each other it is called el super clasico. America without a doubt is better than chivas, not just based on people's opinion but also on stats. America is better by goals scored ,championships won, people's opinion, and what team has the best player. To start with, america has won championships than chivas. In ten years chias…

Soccer or perhaps football is not just any sport; it is a way of life. I first started playing soccer when I was six years old back where come from, Bahrain. In Bahrain, soccer is the number one sport as it’s the most watched and the most played. So, the question that if I will continue to participate in playing soccer is defiantly, and without any hesitation, a yes. I play soccer because it is my favorite hobby and it has the greatest form of sportsmanship and teamwork. Soccer is a sport that…

Discourse Community A discourse community can be defined as a group of people who share the same interests, goals, ideas, personalities, passions, etc. Some examples of discourse communities include: veterans, college students, African Americans, Christians, travelers, billionaires, and police officers. Although I do place myself in a variety of groups, the discourse community that defines me the best is the soccer community. I have been playing soccer since I was six years old and it has…

Horta-Guinardo: The best views of Barcelona beneath the radar (1) Compared to the twinkling lights of its neighboring cities, Horta lacked the glitz and glamour that always have a way into getting the attention of any visiting tourist. Yet despite its incapability to make anyone do a double-take, Horta in all its steep glory, uneven grounds, and scruffy charm, will worm its way into anyone’s heart through its serene green spaces and urbanized yet laid back residence. LOCATION (2)…

One day, Carles Rexach, the sporting director of FC Barcelona, met Messi to scout him. The director asked Messi if he was willing to go to Barcelona, where he will receive treatments to cure GHD(김정민 103). Eventually, he went to Barcelona’s youth academy to proceed with his soccer career. Since FC Barcelona is famously known in a soccer league, many soccer players want to join the team and play with the professionals such as Ronaldinho…

locations, Barcelona and Madrid. The objective is to go to Barcelona to terminate the pregnancy, but the couple cannot think of a decision. Ending the pregnancy also relates to the theme, which is choices and consequences. The setting in “Hills like White Elephants” represents that the American and Jig have different opinions about the potential abortion. Also, Jig observing the elements of the scenery helps her reach her final choice of the pregnancy. Firstly, the background of Barcelona and…

Calles Harlan, I learned about the history of Barcelona street art, the artist’s journey, and the politics involved in street art. The film flashes through the history of street art in Barcelona, Spain. From its beginning after the Franco dictatorship in 1970s to the impact of American hip hop culture in 1990s to today. Barcelona has steadily harsh anti-graffiti laws, which makes it more challenging for street artists. It is against the law in Barcelona, like many other major cities, to…