to the Big Texan?) Body: I. The Big Texan and its famous 72-ounce steak Competition A. A little information about The Big Texan 1. R. J. “Bob” Lee‚ a Midwesterner‚ whose family roots went back Kansas City‚ grew up on stories and movies about cowboys‚ Indians‚ horses and Texas cattle ranches. When Lee finally made his way to the Texas Panhandle and Amarillo with his wife Mary Ann and their growing family‚ it didn’t take long for him to embrace the Lone Star State and to claim its persona as his
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This day was chosen because in 1810 that was the day that they started down the road for Independence‚ though that dream was not fulfilled till February 1818. Parades‚ which include their traditional cowboys‚ dances‚ drinking‚traditional food and music are all part of their celebrations. Their cowboys wear flat top hats‚ colorful ponchos or manta‚ as well as shiny high heeled boots with spurs. The celebrations take place under a ramadas. A ramadas has a thatched roof made with tree branches and is
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teaching you valuable things in life? For Eric horses have always been in his life and have taught him more that what he would have imagined. You have to remember a 1200 pound beast standing over 5 foot tall teaching a young man more than how to be a cowboy. They are giving Eric unspoken wisdom and knowledge. Ever since Eric could walk he would be helping his dad feed horses and brush them down‚ a simple task for a little boy. This began a simple journey on learning about having responsibilities
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The Barbarians (1987) – Dirtmaster - Twin barbarians plan to take revenge on the warlord who murdered their tribe and places them in captivity as children. The Dirtmaster‚ portrayed as Michael Berryman‚ forces the twins into slavery‚ where they train to fight as gladiators. Saturday the 14th Strikes Back (1988) – The Mummy - In this horror comedy film‚ Eddie and his family inherit a creepy‚ ramshackle house. They are unaware that the house was built over an evil passage‚ but they soon realize
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If you’re from Texas‚ then you are aware of how huge this state really is. Texas happens to be home to three of the top ten largest cities in the country. According to the 2010 US Census‚ Houston weighs in at number four; San Antonio at number eight; and Dallas at number nine. These big cities being in such close proximity to one another can lead to even bigger rivalries. Dallas‚ Texas vs. Houston‚ Texas is a tale as old as time. However‚ what’s interesting is that a lot of Texans aren’t even sure
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The first document is about a painting of pioneers traveling westward using various means of transportation and an imaginary female figure guiding them. This document was created by John Gast in 1873. The purpose was to show the westward movement of pioneers. The audience is meant for anyone who are interested in how the west was settled. The summary is that pioneers had many problems during their westward migration‚ including fights with Native Americans and finding food. This painting shows pioneers
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about getting bucked off‚ or if the bulls were too tough. If you ever had the pleasure to meet Lane‚ you would always leave with a smile on your face. Lane was inducted into two hall of fame’s the Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame and the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame (“Lane Frost”). He was also inducted in the Oklahoma Sports Museum. Lane will always be remembered in the rodeo
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mix of strong‚ sassy‚ and sweet...Slade is a cool‚ laid-back‚ hunky cowboy....His strong desire to be loved will melt your heart." --Sizzling Romances 5 Angels: "Scottie Barrett has spun a very intense tale with Branded. This story really pulls at the heartstrings.... Branded is definitely for the keeper shelf!" --Cindy‚ Fallen Angel Reviews 4.5 Stars: "...a steamy western romance... complete with a mighty fine-looking cowboy...Branded‚ is...full of witty repartee and sexual innuendo which leads
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The movie "Easy Rider" revolves around two bikers making a trip from Los Angeles to New Orleans‚ to attend Mardi Gras. The first scene in the film involves the two main characters selling a good amount of cocaine to a man in Rolls Royce. After the drug deal the bikers begin their journey to Mardi Gras‚ but not before one of them removes his watch and throws it on the ground. I found this indicative of his pursuit of freedom‚ because time serves only to constrain us. Once on the road you learn that
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Word List Bijutsu Fine art Kindai Bijutsu Modern art Manga Manga are comics and print cartoons‚ in Japanese and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 20th century. Otaku Known as a mass media product presenting Japanese Culture‚ anime‚ has gained an increasing exposure and acceptance overseas during the 1990s. The term otaku‚ which was coined in 1982 and came into popular usage by 1989‚ is usually translated as ‘geek’ or ‘aficionado‚’ and refers to a group of people who
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