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Love

Love may be difficult to understand sometimes, but showing love is one of the most beautiful feelings in the world. Almost every individual has experienced in his life. Whether it is in the form of parent love, sibling love, spouse love, or grandparent love, it is a special feeling that can’t be put in the worlds. I can describe love like a bright color of the yellow. A feeling of warmth when you receive it as well as when you show and give love to others.

Showing love is not just I love you’s. This is that kind of intuition to help even when you need help when you are hurt. Giving a feeling that’s as soothing as the warmth of home. It’s not just about those repetitive texts of reassurance, but to show them everyday that you love them without saying a single word. Like giving flowers, not because it’s their birthdays, anniversaries or some special occasion, but just because it’s a lovely Monday morning to see them. To watch sunsets or fireworks together, to eat picnics together, go on road trips and sleep overs, inviting them over to watching anime together, these are just some of the truest form of showing love romantically to someone. To do something for them to show them that you're thinking about them. This could be taking care of something you know they needed done like an errand or task such as wash their car, clean the house, show up with lunch or dinner, or make them breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Words are not necessary for you to show your love to someone. Like what they all say, actions speak louder than words, and that shows the side of loving someone. For me I use some of these like cleaning the house, or making food and snacks for my family to show my love for them.

Non-verbal ways to show someone that you love helps with your mental health, a way to understand things a little better. It helps you grow as a person to be considerate and trustworthy to other people and when you start trusting people, it helps develop self-love and grow as better person with love. Showing and receiving unconditional love is not an obsession, but a need, an acceptance of someone. Acceptance of truth and of the person’s truth as well. The truth that hurts, but is accepted with love, for love, is love, and this will help you realize what love for you is.

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Individual Women's Rhythmic Gymnastics Replay from Rio 2016

Gymnasts  perform routines in 12 x 12 meter areas, accompanied by music (recorded or played by musicians). Since 1995, groups are consisted of 5 gymnasts, but originally six gymnasts composed a group, although around the 1980s this could be even eight. The duration of a group exercise should be two and a half minutes, one minute more than the individual one, which is one minute and a half.

Equipment of this sport include rope, ball, hoop, clubs, and ribbon.  A hoop may be made of plastic or wood, provided that it retains its shape during the routine. The hoop is chosen based on the gymnast's size and should not extend beyond the hip bone when placed standing up on the floor. The interior diameter is from 51 to 90 cm and the hoop must weigh a minimum of 300g. A rope  may be made of hemp or a synthetic material that retains the qualities of lightness and suppleness. Its length is in proportion to the size of the gymnast. When the middle of the rope is held down by the feet, both ends should reach the gymnasts' armpits. One or two knots at each end are for keeping hold of the rope while doing the routine. At the ends (to the exclusion of all other parts of the rope) an anti-slip material, either colored or neutral may cover a maximum of 10.0 cm (3.9 in). Hoops are often customized using colored tapes to match the design of the leotards.  It is made of either rubber or synthetic material (pliable plastic) provided it possesses the same elasticity as rubber. Senior and junior gymnasts is 18 to 20 cm in diameter and must have a minimum weight of 400g. The ball can be of any color. The ball should rest in the gymnast's hand and not rest against the wrist or be able to be grasped. Fundamental elements of a ball routine include throwing, bouncing or rolling. Senior and junior clubs must weight a minimum of 150 grams per club. Children's and hope age division's minimum weight should be 75 grams per club. Multi-piece clubs are the most popular clubs. The club is built along an internal rod, providing a base on which a handle made of polyolefin plastic is wrapped, providing an airspace between it and the internal rod. This airspace provides flex and cushioning impact, making the club softer on the hands. Foam ends and knobs further cushion the club. Multi-piece clubs are made in both a thin European style or larger bodied American style and in various lengths, generally ranging from 19 to 21 inches (480 to 530 millimeters). The handles and bodies are typically wrapped with decorative plastics and tapes. Clubs are thrown from alternate hands; each passes underneath the other clubs and is caught in the opposite hand to the one from which it was thrown.  It is made of satin or another similar material cloth of any color; it may be multi-colored and have designs on it. The ribbon itself must be at least 35 g (1.2 oz), 4–6 cm (1.6–2.4") in width and have a minimum length of 6m (20') for seniors and 5m (16.25') for juniors. The ribbon must be in one piece. The end that is attached to the stick is doubled for a maximum length of 1m (3'). This is stitched down both sides. At the top, a very thin reinforcement or rows of machine stitching for a maximum length of 5 cm is authorized. This extremity may end in a strap, or have an eyelet (a small hole, edged with a buttonhole stitch or metal circle), to permit attaching the ribbon. The ribbon is fixed to the stick by means of a supple attachment such as thread, nylon cord, or a series of articulated rings. The attachment has a maximum length of 7 cm (2.8"), not counting the strap or metal ring at the end of the stick where it will be fastened. Compulsory elements for the ribbon include flicks, circles, snakes and spirals, and throws.

The gymnast must keep the ribbon in motion throughout the entire routine. All leaps and jumps must be of a good height, have a clear shape and good amplitude. All leaps with the back arched must have the head in contact with the leg. All balances must be performed on the toes or the knee. This sport is ideal for developing flexibility, strength, as well as body coordination. It stems from various dance styles and exercise regimes that share the common idea of expressive movement as a tool for exercise.  All routines must be performed with music, with only short pauses of music allowed. The choreography must center around a theme that is developed from beginning to end using a variety of body movements and the handling of apparatuses. During the individual program, an athlete will manipulate only one of these five apparatuses at a time - rope, hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon. One apparatus is rotated out of contention every two years, with the gymnast required to compete on the remaining four events.  The group program consists of five gymnasts competing in two different routines. In one routine, all of the athletes use the same apparatus. In the second routine, the gymnasts use two different pieces of equipment.

In rhythmic gymnastics competitions exercises are evaluated by the following parameters which are reviewed every four years, the system defining the FIG Code of Points. After each Olympic games, the scoring process is modified. In the current Code of Points (2017–2020), the final score of a routine is the sum of the difficulty score and execution score. Penalties incurred will also be deducted from the final score. The difficulty score is open-ended with no maximum score, while the execution score has a starting value of 10 points. There are also penalties, which are realized by subtracting points from the final note for certain specified mistakes made by the gymnast. Difficulty consists of body difficulties (jumps, balances and rotations), dynamic elements with rotation (commonly known as risks) and dance step combinations (for individuals gymnasts and groups), and apparatus difficulties (only for individuals gymnasts) and exchange and collaborations (only for groups). The difficulty score is evaluated during the routine without a pre-made difficulty sheet, unlike with previous Codes. Each difficulty component has an assigned value, which accumulate throughout the routine, resulting in the final difficulty score. Execution is the degree to which the gymnast performs with aesthetic and technical perfection. The execution score is composed of artistic faults and technical faults. In the first, the unity and character of the composition, harmony with the music, body expression and the variety in the use of space and apparatus elements, among others are valued; on the other hand, the technical handling of the apparatus (like catching the ball with one hand and not two, not losing the apparatus, etc.) and technical aspects of body movements (like touching the head with the foot during a ring form, not falling, etc.) are valued. Errors regarding the perfect model of conduct accumulate and are assigned specific penalty values, which ultimately are subtracted from the starting value (an execution score of 10 represents a perfect execution equal to the model, without any error).

The Women's rhythmic individual all-around competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. The gymnasts perform mills, rotations, circles, throws, and many asymmetric movements in combination with various fundamental body movements. Club handling requires rhythmic work, psychomotor coordination, and clockwork precision. Clubs are especially popular with ambidextrous gymnasts. Margarita Mamun (Russia) took home the gold medal who performed very astonishing and splendid an act of absolute beauty and perfection, but the competition was tough, with Yana Kudryavtseva (Russia) taking home Silver and Ganna Rizatdinova (Ukraine) bringing home the bronze.

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Women's Figure Skating Short Program - PyeongChang 2018

There is significant variation in the dimensions of ice rinks. Olympic-sized rinks have dimensions of 30 m × 60 m (98.4 ft × 197 ft), NHL-sized rinks are 26 m × 61 m (85 ft × 200 ft), while European rinks are sometimes 30 m × 64 m (98 ft × 210 ft). The ISU prefers Olympic-sized rinks for figure skating competitions, particularly for major events. According to ISU rule 342, a figure skating rink for an ISU event "if possible, shall measure sixty (60) meters in one direction and thirty (30) meters in the other, but not larger, and not less than fifty-six (56) meters in one direction and twenty-six (26) meters in the other." The scoring system rewards skaters who have good ice coverage, like those who efficiently cover the entire ice surface during their programs. Olympic-sized rinks make the differences in skill between skaters more apparent but they are not available for all events. If a rink has different dimensions, a skater's jump setup and speed may be hindered as he or she adjusts.

Ice quality is judged by smoothness, friction, hardness, and brittleness. Factors affecting ice quality include temperature, water quality, and usage, with toe picks causing more deterioration. For figure skating, the ice surface temperature is normally maintained between −5.5 °C (22.1 °F) and −3.5 °C (25.7 °F), with the Olympic disciplines requiring slightly softer ice (−3.5 °C) than synchronized skating (−5.5 °C). Typically, after every two warm-up groups, an ice resurfacer cleans and smooths the surface of the ice sheet. Inadequate ice quality may affect skaters' performances.

Ice skating essentials are of course, the first thing you need are ice skates. No surprise here. But make sure they are suitable for your level and fit your feet well. Wear appropriate socks. Although many people are scared their feet will be cold when ice-skating, so they want to use thick socks. However, the thinner the socks the better. At high level, some skater even skate barefoot because socks cause friction. With thin socks, you can feel your sole better and control pressure to control your movement. It is absolutely critical to have a pair of skate guards. As soon as you get off the ice, you should protect your blades with the guards. The smallest impact on your blade means that you can't skate anymore, and you would have to buy new ones. The blades are only supposed to be on the ice. However, wear the guards only to walk around. Don't leave them on the skates once removed from your feet. You should always have something to dry your blades and mounting surfaces after a practice. It is mandatory. If you don't want rust to appear on your blades, you have to spend some time drying them thoroughly before packing them. I even recommend drying once, then waiting while you change and drying them again as condensation will have formed if you enter a warmer room. When packed in a bag, your skates should not be left unprotected (as the blades will get damaged) and should not be protected by the guards as they will keep moisture and rust will appear. In the bag, your blade should be covered with skate soakers that will keep absorbing humidity. Wear top, jackets, gloves that you can add or remove as your practice progresses - make sure you wear a jacket after practice. You will have been sweating and the rink is cold, so make sure you keep warm. They should be flexible and jeans are not a good option. You need to have a good amplitude of movement. the other reason jeans are not a good idea is that once wet, they hold the water and freeze. It is not enjoyable. Wear clothes that dry fast. If you are not a leisure skater but being coached, your coach will need to see your lines and how your knees are bending. Therefore, you should not be wearing large clothes. Do not choose snow pants. If you are at a level for which you are practicing a lot of jumps, it could be a good idea to wear protective gear. Pads with foam or gel cushions reduce or eliminate shocks, pressure and rubbing.

Figure skaters need to be able to glide, spin, turn, jump, hop, skip, and stop. They also need to develop agility, balance, coordination, flexibility, and the speed that comes from the explosive “quickness” of muscles. Understanding rhythm and being able to skate to a beat is also important for figure skaters. Figure skating turns are an important part of the sport. Some turns are part of the basics and others are advanced and difficult to perform. Figure skating turns are important because they are part of the advanced figure skating moves. For example, the entrance to certain jumps includes a three turn or a mohawk. Figure skating steps a skill that when put together form what is called a footwork sequence. Some figure skating steps are variations on or combinations of turns. Power three turns, twizzles, and running threes are examples. Spins in figure skating are often the most fun for the skater and most appealing to the figure skating audience. Crowds love to watch an elegant or super-fast spin. There is so much important information related of figure skating spins that we have an entire section devoted to these figure skating skills. This section includes descriptions, pictures, and video demonstrations of figure skating spins. Jumps are spins in the air. Actually, a jump is a back spin in the air. These figure skating skills have become one of the most important aspects of the sport since the creation of the international judging system. Triple and quad jumps receive so many points that they overshadow most of the other skills when competing. Some of the most elegant skaters have lost in competitions because another skater executes a series of point grabbing jumps. Spirals are glides with one leg way up in the air. There are many variations of these figure skating skills. The first figure skating spiral learned is usually the arabesque. Skaters will then learn a catch foot variation. Important aspects for figure skating spirals are good extension, get the free leg extended high in the air, and moving steadily across the ice. A change of edge during a spiral will receive extra points.

Figure Skating has been a part of the Winter Olympics since the games first began in 1924, and also made appearances at 1908 and 1920 Summer Olympics before that. The United States are the current world leaders in Olympic Figure Skating, holding a total of 49 medals overall. Russia and Austria are the closest rivals with 26 and 20 medals, respectively. The Soviet Union also picked up 24 medals during their time in the competition. The overall objective in Figure Skating is to score the highest marks possible from the judges, although there are different ways to score points depending on the nature of the event. For all Figure Skating competitions, athletes are required to perform a number of different moves in order to obtain the highest possible score from the judges. During a typical performance, athletes will execute a selection of spins, jumps and steps. In pair skating competitions, athletes perform actions with one another in order to score high points, such as throwing a partner in the air and spinning the partner around in various directions. Ice dancing is somewhat similar to pair skating, although the focus here on is on footwork and coordination as partners dance together in time with music being played overhead. Athletes in Figure Skating are scored according to the ISU Judging System by a panel of judges (usually nine judges including a technical inspector, and also a referee). This system functions by awarding athletes’ different amounts of points for different types of moves, as well as how efficiently and effectively these moves are executed. A Grade of Execution (GoE) is calculated, and then a Scale of Value Table is used to turn this grade into an overall mark. The main aspects scored during a typical Figure Skating performance include skill, footwork, performance, interpretation, overall execution, choreography and timing. Often, the more complex maneuvers will be scored highest provided they are executed correctly. For example, the more rotations in a jump will lead to a higher mark. Athletes in Figure Skating must keep their performances varied. The Zayak Rule states that no participant can attempt triple or quadruple jumps on more than two occasions. Judges may also mark down participants or disqualify them completely if they fail to adhere to rules and regulations for music and costumes. Certain types of music are not permitted, and costumes cannot contain “excessive decoration” or be considered as too revealing. Athletes can also be disqualified for time violations.

Athletes produce a wide variety of moves in order to impress a panel of judges, who score the athletes based on their grace, flair and control. Moves include jumps and spirals in the air, spins on the ice and a number of different step sequences. Alina Zagitova from Russia started off her performance with a splendid series of spins. Continued with a very graceful choreography to resonate with the music and its theme. Her Black Swan tutu was gorgeous, stunning and a work of art and an incredible interpretation. Such a complex and beautiful program, her choreographer and coaches did a really remarkable job winning her that gold medal.

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Artistic Swimming - Full Team Event from Rio 2016

The pool must be at least 20m wide x 30m long, and at least 2.5m deep. One area, 12x12m or larger, must be at least 3m deep and the slope between the change in depths has to be completed over a distance of 8m or less. The pool's water must be clear enough so that the bottom of the pool is visible from above and at least 27°C (80.6°F,) plus or minus one degree. The amount of light underwater is also very important, since goggles aren't worn in competition, so there is a required minimum brightness of 1500 lux.

Synchronized swimming is played in a specially designed pool. The water in the pool must be clean and the temperature of the water must be around 25 degree Celsius. The size of the pool must be a minimum of 20m by 30m, and within that a 12m-by-12m area must be at least 3 m deep. Let us now discuss the equipment used in synchronized swimming. In synchronized swimming, the athletes have to perform a lot of underwater movements. There are chances of water entering into the nose of the players. In order to avoid that, the athletes use a small clip of hard plastic or wire. It also has a thin rubber coating. Athletes can use goggles only for trainings. This is only used for figure test. Like goggles, athletes also cannot use the bathing caps during routine competitions. During figure test, only a white or black bathing cap is worn by athletes. The most important equipment for synchronized swimming is the underwater speakers. Swimmers cannot perform under water if the music is not audible. Music plays an important role in synchronized swimming because it is a rhythmic sport. We know that impedance of water is 3600 times more than that of air. There is also a 62 dB (decibel) offset between the sound that travels in air and that in water. To overcome this problem, the underwater speakers used in synchronized swimming depend on Piezoelectric Technology. One of the most important aspects of the swimsuit is that it must be comfortable for the athletes and it must be non-transparent. During the figure test, a black swimsuit is recommended for the athletes and during routine competition, a routine suit for each athlete that suits the music is recommended. It may also happen that athletes perform in two events like duet and team event. In such a situation, the athletes will be provided with two different swimsuits.

The basic skills you will need in synchronized swimming is sculling and treading water with a kick called the "eggbeater". There are also many positions that you can learn to combine into a routine. Additionally, there is an element known as “lifts” in synchronized swimming, where swimmers create a structure of sorts with their bodies and lift themselves from the water in the same formation, they created underwater. Sculls are hand movements used to propel the body and are essential to synchronized swimming. Some commonly used sculls are support, standard, torpedo, split-arm, barrel and paddle scull. The support scull is most often used and is made up of two repeated movements. You need to hold your upper arms against your body and your forearms at 90-degree angles. Then, you move your forearms back and forth to create enough water pressure to hold your legs above the water. This move is much like how a manual eggbeater works, with one leg rotating in a clockwise manner and rotating the other leg in an anti-clockwise manner. Synchronized swimmers use this kick because it leaves their hands free to perform strokes. Due to the opposite motion of the kick, it is a stable and efficient way for swimmers to attain the necessary height to perform moves above the water. Crane Position - Hold your body in a vertical position with one leg held vertically above the water surface, while the other leg is held parallel under the surface in a 90-degree angle or "L" shape. Ballet Leg Double Position is lying flat on the water surface, draw your knees towards your chest with shins parallel to the water surface. Straighten your legs above the water surface to assume a Surface Ballet Leg Double position. Side Fishtail Position is a position similar to the crane. One leg remains vertical, while the other is extended to the side parallel to the water, creating a side "Y" position. Knight Position is when the body is held vertically with your head in line with the hips and pointed to the bottom of the pool. One leg is lowered to create a vertical line perpendicular to the surface. Flamingo Position is similar to the ballet leg position where the bottom leg is pulled into the chest so that the shin of the bottom leg is touching the knee of the vertical leg. Split Position is when the body is vertical, one leg is stretched forward along the surface and the other leg is extended back along the surface.

Synchronized swimming demands advanced water skills, requires great strength, endurance, flexibility, grace, artistry and precise timing, as well as exceptional breath control when upside down underwater. Competitors show off their strength, flexibility, and aerobic endurance required to perform difficult routines. Swimmers perform two routines for judges, one technical and one free, as well as age group routines and figures. Synchronized swimming is both an individual and team sport. Swimmers compete individually during figures, and then as a team during the routine. Figures are made up of a combination of skills and positions that often require control, strength, and flexibility. Swimmers are ranked individually for this part of the competition. The routine involves teamwork and synchronization. It is choreographed to music and often has a theme. Depending on the competition level, swimmers will perform a "technical" routine with predetermined elements that must be performed in a specific order. The technical routine acts as a replacement for the figure event. In addition to the technical routine, the swimmers will perform a longer "free" routine, which has no requirements and is a chance for the swimmers to get creative and innovative with their choreography. The type of routine and competition level determines the length of routines. Routines typically last two to four minutes, the shortest being the technical solo, with length added as the number of swimmers is increased (duets, teams, combos and highlight). Age and skill level are other important factors in determining the required routine length.

While there are a range of rules and penalties for specific routines, the basic rules of artistic swimming are; No Touching the Bottom; One of the things which makes the lifts all the more impressive is that artistic swimmers are not allowed to touch the bottom of the pool at any point during their routines. No Bling; presentation is a unique and important part of artistic swimming but there are certain restrictions on what swimmers can wear. For example, artistic swimmers are not permitted jewelry, theatrical make-up, or inappropriate costumes. No Goggles; another restriction during artistic swimming routines is goggles. However, swimmers in figures competitions are permitted to wear them. Team Means Team; teams normally contain eight swimmers, but the minimum number for a team is four. Teams lose marks for every swimmer they have under the full complement because it is easier to synchronize the fewer people there are in a routine. Stick to The Schedule; routines can be anything from two and a half minutes to five minutes long, depending on whether they are performed alone or as part of a team. However, swimmers are penalized if they take 15 seconds fewer or longer than the specified time.

Team Egypt had a lot of movements from flips to turns and did a great job in doing formations. Team Australia had an artistic start starting off with graceful flips with a lot of coordinated successions and flips. Team Italy had a wonderful theme of seasons and then successfully interpreted a lovely rendition of it with slick pattern changes. Team Brazil had a great energy with their formations, pattern changes and a lot of successions with each and every single one on the team that is very appealing to the audience eyes. Team Ukraine with the phenomenal formations and their movement’s originality with tricks that seem risky and thrilling, making the routine magical as their theme intended. Team China started off the routine with a powerful flip synchronized moving formations and ending their routine with turns and formations of pure spectacle. Team Japan had artistic formations and fabulous flips with beautiful lineups of synchronization. Team Russia started the routine with an incredibly high flip and with near perfect synchronization with great athleticism and energy to carry on the routine winning them the Gold Medal.

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Monica Puig (PUR) vs Angelique Kerber (GER) - Women's Tennis Singles Final | Rio 2016

For practical purposes the vast majority of tennis courts are built to doubles dimensions, which allows for both singles and doubles. The court is 23.77m long and for singles matches, 8.23m wide. For doubles matches the court is 10.97m wide. The court is divided into two equal areas by a net suspended by a cord or metal cable attached to two net posts. The net is 1.07m high and is fully extended to that it fills the space between the two nets posts. The net is 0.914m high at the center, where is held down tightly by a white strap. A white band covers the cord or metal cable and the top of the net. For doubles matches the center of the net posts are 0.914m outside the doubles court on each side. For singles matches the centers of the net posts are 0.914m outside the singles court on each side.

Racket, tennis ball, shoes, and a dress code are mandatory equipment for the sport. Apart from player needs, the tennis court needs a net to separate playing area of each player. Rackets can be made of many alloys or wood. There are no restrictions on the size or materials used in making a racket. It has an oval head and a gradually widening throat that connects the narrow handle with the head of the racket. The head of the racket is tightly woven with strings which are made of various materials like nylon, gut or synthetic gut. The handles are covered with leather or nylon for a better grip. As per ITF rules, Tennis balls are yellow-colored spherical balls, with a diameter between 2.5 and 2.625 inches. They weigh between 2 and 21/16 oz. Pressurized rubber is used to make semi spherical half shells. They are then joined with compressed air between them. The spherical balls are covered with bright yellow colored felt. Kids aged ten and under play with different colored balls. They move slower, bounce lower. They are also softer and larger and are easy for kids to hit them. Wrist bands are worn around wrists to prevent sweat from wetting the players’ palm or the racket. A wet grip might not be strong. Headbands are used to absorb sweat. They also tie player’s hair away from their face. Any tight cap made of absorbent material can also be used instead of a head band. Just running shoes don’t provide enough lateral support to players. Tennis shoes are designed to give players better stability and prevent them from sliding while moving sideways. Shoes shouldn’t damage the court when players move briskly across the court.

All strokes in tennis are a sequence of motions referred to as a “kinetic chain”. It begins at a player’s feet, extending through the legs, hips, chest, shoulders, arm, and wrist to the racquet as it impacts the tennis ball. This kinetic chain or kinetic linkage as it’s often called allows the build-up, storage, and transfer of energy to generate power for your shot. Biomechanically sound tennis technique comes from your kinetic chain working in concert. Bad technique and injuries are the result of dysfunctional movements within your body’s kinetic chain. Essentially it means you want all parts of your body to work together and in harmony. In other words, the correct amount of rotation, up/down movement, side-to-side movement, and forward/backward momentum will result in the best possible tennis technique. Before starting, make sure you’re standing behind the baseline. Next place your feet in a side on stance where if you drew an arrow between the tips of your feet it’d point towards your opponent (this may feel a little strange at first but will help with power). Finally, grip the racket in your dominant hand using a continental grip (like you’d hold a hammer) and hold the tennis ball in your non-dominant hand. Now you’re ready to start serving. Generally, the forehand is the biggest weapon a player has during a rally from the baseline as it’s usually capable of generating the most power. Compared to the forehand, the backhand groundstroke tends to be less powerful but is often the more consistent shot. While there are some key differences between the two types of groundstrokes the fundamental mechanics stay the same. Power is generated and control maintained by balancing the right amount of rotation, up/down, forward/back and side-to-side movement during the stroke. Like all strokes in tennis the forehand and backhand groundstrokes can be hit with a variety of different spins. These include, topspin, backspin or slice, flat and sidespin. What spin is used depends on the strategic situation but most commonly groundstrokes are hit with topspin.

First of all, the rules of tennis are different (although mostly similar) for singles matches and doubles matches. But before we go over that stuff, let’s review some of the general tennis rules and regulations that apply to all of tennis before we learn how to play tennis for singles and doubles. A ball must land within bounds for play to continue; if a player hits the ball outside of bounds, this results in the loss of the point for them. Players/teams cannot touch the net or posts or cross onto the opponent’s side. Players/teams cannot carry the ball or catch it with the racquet. Players cannot hit the ball twice. Players must wait until the ball passes the net before they can return it. A player that does not return a live ball before it bounces twice loses the point. If the ball hits or touches the players, that counts as a penalty. If the racquet leaves the hand or verbal abuse occurs, a penalty is given. Any ball that bounces on the lines of boundary are considered good. A serve must bounce first before the receiving player can return it.

Monica Puig (PUR) was taking advantage of opening angles, drop-shots, cornering Kerber and just at the perfect time switching the point in her favor. Angelique Kerber (GER) was having a tough game physically and mentally. Puig switched the game in her favor for the latter part. Puig was having a wild game winning her the Gold Medal and the Champion in Women’s Tennis Rio 2016.

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Men's Singles Table Tennis Final - Sports Analysis

The Dimensions of a Table tennis table is regulated playing surfaces designed specifically for the game of table tennis (ping-pong). Table tennis tables measure 9’, 2.74 m long by 5’, 1.525 m in wide. The playing surface of a ping-pong table must be set at a height of 2.5’, 76 cm and is equipped with a center net that is 6”, 15.25 cm high and stretches 6”, 15.25 cm beyond the width of the table. Tables can be constructed out of a variety of materials ranging from common designs using plywood and/or particle-board to more exotic variants made of concrete, metal, plastic or fiber-glass. The materiality of a table tennis table is a matter of preference, but the bounce of the ball on the surface should be uniform at a height of 9.1”, 23 cm when dropped at a height of 11.8”, 30 cm.

Equipments needed are rackets, a pingpong ball and the table itself. A racket composed of a blade and two rubbers on each side. You can’t use the same color for these two rubbers, one rubber must be black and the other must be red. A 40 mm pingpong ball, using a Poly Ball is highly recommended. Clothing and shoes, to show your etiquette and professionalism towards the game and your attitude towards the sport.

Serving is one of the most important skill to master as a beginner, since this is how you start the game. You need to let the ball bounce on your side of the court to the opponent’s side and then carry on the rallies by hitting the ball towards the opponent’s side without letting it bounce on your side of the table. Although you’re not traveling a far distance to the naked eye, tennis players actually rack up miles of walking and running throughout the course of a match. Endurance is key, but so is your footwork because there are tons of quick movements that you need to make in a short period of time and over a short distance. With that in mind, it’s important to know the basic idea behind certain footwork techniques that’ll help you be as economical as possible with your movements. There are a number of different strokes used during a tennis match, but forehand and backhand strokes are easily the most common. Learning how your body responds to the backswing, the point of contact, and the follow-through of each stroke is crucial before going on and learning anything else. What’s great is that if you don’t have a partner to practice with, all you need is a racquet, some tennis balls, and a wall to commit these movements to muscle memory. Even after you feel comfortable with the movements, it’s important to keep some kind of forehand and backhand drills as a regular part of your practice routine.

The aim of the game is simple; hit the ball over the net onto your opponent’s side. A point is won by you if your opponent is unable to return the ball to your side of the table (e.g. they miss the ball, they hit the ball but it misses your side of the table, or the ball hits the net), or if they hit the ball before it bounces on their side of the table. The ball must first bounce on your side and then in your opponents. Your opponent must allow the ball to hit their side of the table before trying to return this. The ball must pass cleanly over the net – if it ‘clips’ the net and goes over, it is a ‘let’ and the serve is retaken. If it hits the net and doesn’t go over, the point goes to the other player/team. There are no second serves.

In the first and second set both of the players really went on aggressive to get points fast. Went on stronger receives and tricky serves to spin the ball in favor of the server. Ma Long was prioritizing back spins to throw off Zhang’s tempo and force him to hit the ball in an awkward spot and make it an out.  But Zhang answered with top spins and Ma Long was having difficulty in receiving the serves. Both were going on to each other with scores tying every other serve. But Ma Long prevailed and won the first and second set. Third Set was greeted with fast and far rallies trying to take over each other’s confidence in scoring. But Ma Long dominated and won the third and fourth set winning him the finals.

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Philippines vs Thailand Badminton Men's Singles Quarterfinals Sea Games 2019 - Sports Analysis

The badminton court is 13.4m long and 6.1m wide. For singles the court is marked 5.18m wide. The lines marking out the court are easily distinguishable and colored white or yellow. The lines are 40mm wide. A court may be marked out for singles only. The back boundary lines also become the long service lines and the posts or the strips of material representing them are placed on the side lines. The diagonal full length of the full court is 14.366m. The posts are 1.55m high from the surface of the court and remain vertical when the net is strained. The posts are placed on the double side lines irrespective of whether singles or doubles is played. The posts or supports must not extend into the court beyond the side lines. Where it is not practicable to have posts on the side lines, some method can be used to indicate the position of the side lines where they pass under the net, by the use of thin posts or strips of material 40mm wide, fixed to the side lines and rising vertically to the net cord. The net is 760mm in depth and a minimum of 6.1m wide. The top of the net from the surface of the court is 1.524m at the center of the court and 1.55m over the side lines for doubles. There must be no gaps between the ends of the net and the posts. If necessary, the full depth of the net at the ends is tied to the posts.

In the equipment side, Badminton rackets can be made from several types of materials. Depending on the material selection, this can result in different combinations of racket weight, balance points and string tensions. With so many different combinations, it will take time to decide which is most suited for your playing style. Plastic shuttlecocks are far more durable compared to the feathered types which are commonly used. However, plastic shuttlecocks are only recommended for beginners who are just starting out. This is because feathered shuttlecocks are expensive and fray easily especially if the wrong technique is used. Hence, plastic shuttlecocks are good for beginners to use for training. Plastic shuttlecocks are usually used by young children who play badminton for recreation. Badminton shoes are designed to give you better traction and grip to stop in time to return a shot. They should also be lightweight have good cushioning to absorb impact when you jump or land. For casual to non-competitive players, a comfortable pair of shorts and cotton or dri-fit t-shirt is sufficient. Some players may want to equip themselves with hand grips, wrist bands and ankle guards. Each of these items serve a purpose and might also add a dash of color to the entire get-up.

Here are nine basic skills you need to learn to play Badminton; Knowing how to warm up properly; The basic forehand and backhand grip, The basic six corners footwork, The split step or the ready stance, The basic shots, Perception and anticipation, Hand-eye coordination, Rhythm and timing, Tactical and strategic thinking.

In the game of badminton, Philippines vs Thailand, it was a fast-paced game, wherein they always play in the middle to ensure saves for the shuttlecocks. Philippines was having the favor with his backhand shots. But Thailand answered with aggressive receives and serves causing the game to shift in his favor. Although Philippines did a great job with his smashes, it seems like he is receiving Thailand’s shots inaccurately, and Thailand managed to win the game with strong serves and stronger smashes.

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Serbia vs USA | Final Rio 2016 -Olympic Basketball Tournament (Sports Analysis)

Although the NBA court is 50 feet wide by 94 feet long, the Olympic court is only 49 feet by 92 feet. Equipments such as, a basketball, hoops, uniformed jerseys, paddings from arm sleeves down to your legs to protect yourself and to be comfortable when you move around the court, high quality shoes with great control to be able to run from one side of the court to the other, energy drinks to be less fatigue on the run. All of these equipments were present in the game.

Basic skills needed for this game are dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding, and defense which are considered as the five fundamental skills of basketball. You must have coordination and great chemistry with your team in order to perform at your best and at your team’s best. You must position yourself and always be aware of where the other people around you are at. So that you can look for open shots to help win the team. Game sense and IQ should be always at high what to do during a certain situation to put the favor of the game in your team. Even with the little advantages can help you win the game.

Basketball Rules include the following; The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands. The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands (never with the fist). A player cannot run with the ball. The player must throw it from the spot on which he catches it, allowance to be made for a man who catches the ball when running at a good speed if he tries to stop. The ball must be held in or between the hands; the arms or body must not be used for holding it. No shouldering, holding, pushing, tripping, or striking in any way the person of an opponent shall be allowed; the first infringement of this rule by any player shall count as a foul, the second shall disqualify him until the next goal is made, or, if there was evident intent to injure the person, for the whole of the game, no substitute allowed. A foul is striking at the ball with the fist, violation of Rules 3,4, and such as described in Rule 5. If either side makes three consecutive fouls, it shall count a goal for the opponents (consecutive means without the opponents in the mean time making a foul). A goal shall be made when the ball is thrown or batted from the grounds into the basket and stays there, providing those defending the goal do not touch or disturb the goal. If the ball rests on the edges, and the opponent moves the basket, it shall count as a goal. When the ball goes out of bounds, it shall be thrown into the field of play by the person first touching it. In case of a dispute, the umpire shall throw it straight into the field. The thrower-in is allowed five seconds; if he holds it longer, it shall go to the opponent. If any side persists in delaying the game, the umpire shall call a foul on that side. The umpire shall be judge of the men and shall note the fouls and notify the referee when three consecutive fouls have been made. He shall have power to disqualify men according to Rule 5. The referee shall be judge of the ball and shall decide when the ball is in play, in bounds, to which side it belongs, and shall keep the time. He shall decide when a goal has been made, and keep account of the goals with any other duties that are usually performed by a referee. The time shall be two 15-minute halves, with five minutes' rest between. The side making the most goals in that time shall be declared the winner. In case of a draw, the game may, by agreement of the captains, be continued until another goal is made.

First Quarter, it was a nice and good start for Team Serbia in this match but their field goal shooting wasn’t on point. They needed something to up their offense and to be able to get more points. They allowed Team USA to dictate the tempo of the game and now they are at a little disadvantage. With the score of 19 to 15, favor of team USA. Team USA kept on exploding points after points and went for 33 points, always looking for shots in the 2nd Quarter giving them a huge advantage with a score of 52 to 29. Team Serbia, in the first half, had difficulty in putting up points and had a lot of fouls. Whole throughout the game, Team USA dominated the court with focusing on offense and looking for 3-point shots as their advantage. Team Serbia, on the other hand, lacked on Defense. Finishing the game with 96 to 66 and Team USA to win them the game.

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SEA Games 2019: PHL VS VIE Volleyball Women's Opener (Full) | Volleyball - Sports Analysis

Volleyball, game played by two teams, usually of six players on a side, in which the players use their hands to bat a ball back and forth over a high net, trying to make the ball touch the court within the opponents’ playing area before it can be returned. To prevent this a player on the opposing team bats the ball up and toward a teammate before it touches the court surface, that teammate may then volley it back across the net or bat it to a third teammate who volleys it across the net. A team is allowed only three touches of the ball before it must be returned over the net.  The game is played on a volleyball court 18 meters (59 feet) long and 9 meters (29.5 feet) wide, divided into two 9 m × 9 m halves by a one-meter (40-inch) wide net placed so that the top of the net is 2.43 meters (7 feet 11 5/8 inches) above the center of the court for men's competition, and 2.24 meters (7 feet 4 1/8 inches) for women's competition (these heights are varied for veterans and junior competitions).

Volleyball players must be able to execute serves and blocks perfectly in order to be at the sweet spot to get points. The six basic volleyball skills are passing, setting, spiking, blocking, digging, and serving. Passing is often thought of as the most important skill in volleyball. If you can't pass the serve, then you won't ever put your team in a position to score a point if the importance of serving is often undervalued. Only 6 players on the floor at any given time: 3 in the front row and 3 in the back row and there is a maximum of 3 hits per side. Points are made on every serve for the winning team of rally (rally-point scoring). Players may not hit the ball twice in succession (a block is not considered a hit). Ball may be played off the net during a volley and on a serve. A ball hitting a boundary line is in while a ball is out if it hits an antennae, the floor completely outside the court, any of the net or cables outside the antennae, the referee stand or pole, or the ceiling above a non-playable area. It is legal to contact the ball with any part of a player’s body as well as to catch, hold or throw the ball. A player cannot block or attack a serve from on or inside the 10-foot line. After the serve, front-line players may switch positions at the net. Matches are made up of sets; the number depends on level of play.3-set matches are two sets to 25 points and a third set to 15. Each set must be won by two points. The winner is the first team to win two sets. 5-set matches are four sets to 25 points and a fifth set to 15. The team must win by 2 points unless tournament rules dictate otherwise. The first team to win three sets is the winner.

In this event, The SEA Games Women’s Volleyball, PHI vs VIE, Philippines lost to Thailand. Although the Philippines’ team was doing their best in offense they lacked in defense and Vietnam had the best of both worlds, having to balance when they need to take advantage of their offense and defense. The Filipinas, though, stunned the favored Vietnamese in the opening frame, 25-21, but the visitors came alive off the leadership of young star “T4” Thi Thanh Thuy Tran, escaping the 2nd set, 25-23, then taking the 3rd in convincing fashion, 25-19. The Philippines, however, then started off strong in its comeback attempt at the 4th, netting a 10-4 edge off the lead by Jovelyn Gonzaga and Valdez.  Although Vietnam tied it up, 13-all, the Philippines eventually ran away in the 4th, 25-20. Vietnam then cranked up the defense in the final frame, with 4 of their first 6 points coming off blocks. Both teams did a great job at pushing through and not letting the ball hit the ground and prevented each opponent team from getting points. Vietnam got the first set and then Philippines and the games went back and forth but the Filipina’s comebacks come up short and eventually Vietnam won them the game with the final score of the final set of 15-8.

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TI 8 Finals Game 5 E-Sports Analysis

Dota 2 has a large Professional E-Sports scene, with teams from around the world playing in various professional leagues and tournaments. “The International” a league with over 30-million-dollar prize pool, teams go head-to-head to Defend their Ancients, the game’s most important building, and if it gets destroyed, the inevitable defeat is attained. The game is simple,10 players in a 15,000 x 15,000 game unit map with a left bottom-corner base and a top right-corner base, 5 versus 5. Kill creeps to farm and get gold to buy items at the same time gaining xp’s to level up your hero’s skills. Destroying outer towers is a primary objective to get near to the enemies Ancient. You must know how to control your lanes by knowing when to kill the creeps and when to stop hitting it in order to have and maintain the upper-hand. All you need is your keyboard, mouse, headset and the league will provide High Quality Computer Sets. With games averaging from 30 min to an hour, teams go full to their capabilities and knowledge of the game to get ahead of the other teams, not giving up no matter how long, how risky it takes to achieve “The Aegis”, the league’s prized trophy. Various strategies and techniques are used by different teams known widely by their playstyles. This is a game to either go big or go home.

During “The International 8” held in Vancouver, Canada back in August 20–25, 2018, one of the Greatest Underdogs, the most Cinderella Stories in E-Sports History has been made. The Miraculous Win of Team OG. Betrayal cuts deep. Losing hurts, especially when you lose on the biggest stage your game has to offer, when you lose in front of everyone, when you lose to the underdogs. But there’s something worse than losing. There’s nothing more painful than being betrayed. Seeing someone you considered a friend turn against you, turn against the philosophy you once shared, turn against the band of brothers you put together to win with. And there’s nothing better than getting revenge. The Miraculous Win of Team OG in TI8.

OG was founded on a simple principle. Johan “Big Dady N0tail” Sundestein and Tal “Fly” Aizik were absolute best friends, the founders of the team OG. They believed their principle that if they stick together for long enough, no matter how bitter the end is, you will win eventually. Things shifted ahead of TI8. The OG of the 2017-2018 season was not the OG fans came to recognize. The team just couldn’t put together wins when it mattered, falling to weaker teams and lagging behind in the Dota 2 Pro Circuit. It looked like they weren’t going to make it to TI. In May, Fly broke the promise on which OG was founded. After two years of leading, building and supporting OG, he left. He took Gustav “S4” Magnusson and went to Evil Geniuses, long considered North America’s best team. The team was broken and they had their toughest times. Eventually, OG signed Topias “Topson” Taavitsainen, a promising young rookie, and moved their coach, Sebastien “Ceb” Debs onto the main lineup. Still, few had OG pegged to make a deep run at TI, or even make it at all. But if there’s anything that can fuel a team to victory, it’s a chance to win, but perhaps more importantly, a chance to get revenge on their former captain, their brother who betrayed them. They eventually did it and proceed to the Finals facing off China’s best team. By now, OG were used to being the underdogs.

This was already their best TI performance in the team’s history. Why not take it just a little farther? Once again, OG silenced their doubters. Thanks to an incredible comeback and because of their slow strategies that always shine in the late game, they secured a spot in the Grand Finals. OG was one match away from the Aegis. One match away from the victory that had escaped them for so long. One match away from proving that they didn’t need Fly or S4, they just needed to believe in the thing that had gotten OG so far in the first place. rest of the way. The team is widely known for their turtle strategies, meaning going slow at first but then eventually finish the game at the very end. They picked heroes that would be strong in the late game and it was their playstyle whole throughout the Finals a best of 5 Game. Team OG vs PSG.LGD a Chinese Super Team who are known with their ruthless and aggressive playstyle. On the Final Game with a score of 2-2, Team OG had their backs against the wall. But this time, they picked their main heroes, the heroes they are very good at. They were able to control the midgame by killing particular heroes who can out damage them and managed to secure to kill Roshan in the game, a particular objective that gives you an item that gives a second life to whoever wields it. They get objectives as soon as all of the enemy heroes were dead and pushed their lanes until the Ancient is exposed. At minute 36 of the game GG was called by PSG.LGD a sign of forfeit, as they have accepted their defeat. The power of friendship and determination, the trust in their team’s power and their individual self and strength. They manage to silent the doubters and grasped how sweet the revenge of victory is. At the International 2018, N0tail , JerAx , Ceb , Ana, and Topson proved that the fundamental belief that created OG was true. Sometimes, sticking together, working hard and believing in the team you’ve built means more than the best all-star roster that money can buy. Even when your friends lose their way and become your enemy, even when the world is against you.

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Will the advancement of Artificial Intelligence lead to Human Extinction?

           From Cortana and Siri to self-driving cars, the rapid progress of AI development is showing no signs of slowing down. Artificial intelligence can encompass nearly anything, from search engine algorithms to robotics. According to Ben Hartwig, a more detailed definition of AI: Artificial intelligence (AI) is an interdisciplinary branch of computer science that builds smart machines. These machines are capable of performing complex tasks, even ones that require human intelligence. AI uses a variety of approaches, such as deep learning and machine learning, to make jobs more natural to do. The vast improvement of these two capabilities has caused a paradigm shift in all sectors of the technology industry. There are two types of artificial intelligence: narrow AI (weak AI), and general AI (AGI or strong AI).

          AI can be beneficial in a lot of ways especially today’s modern age. One of which is that it can benefit the economy by helping the evolution of work. Robots and AI will help people perform their tasks better, not take their jobs. The combination of man and machine will be unstoppable. With deep learning and machine learning, AI can become smarter over time, thus increasing a business' efficiency. AI will also significantly reduce the probability of human error and study historical data to cut costs. Facial recognition, pattern identification, and digital content analysis will be huge. Academic research, health sciences, and tech companies will enjoy enhanced capabilities. AI enhances information throughput and efficiency, helping people create new opportunities. We're talking about new streams for revenue generation, savings, and jobs. Artificial intelligence enhances users' lifestyle choices by using search algorithms that provide targeted information. AI will handle all mundane tasks, such as data entry and answering emails. AI-powered smart homes can cut down on energy use and provide better security. Throughout the history of humanity, the improvement of technology has resulted in the elevation of the human condition. AI has the potential to eclipse these because machines will be able to help people solve more significant, more complicated social problems. Innovation will reign, and quality of life will get better. Artificial intelligence can significantly expand human creativity and ingenuity by handling tedious tasks. People will have more time to learn, experiment and explore. With these capabilities of a machine that mimics the intelligence of humans, could this be the cause of Human Extinction?

         As technology continues to improve, this will increase our expectations, we want tasks to be performed in real time. As humans we want that instant gratification and with the desire of instant gratification the advancements of technology become faster and smarter. According to Stephen Hawking from an Interview with BBC News back in late 2014, “AI could spell end of the human race”, although some experts still guess that human-level AI is centuries away, most AI researches at the 2015 Puerto Rico Conference guessed that it would happen before 2060. However, despite significant advancements, AI still could not match up to human intelligence in most aspects. In the growing debate about AI vs. Human Intelligence, the given wisdom has been that artificial intelligence will augment human tasks, but not replace them, anytime soon. Only time will tell if ever AI advances and realize that they can overthrow humanity by their intelligence superiority.

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SPEECH ANALYSES

SPEECH ONE: This speech by Nelson Mandela was about Freedom and Justice that relates to the happenings inside his country. This is a Persuasive Speech about Freedom and Justice because these rights are rare in his country and are not given equally to everyone. So, he gave a speech to change the opinions of other people. To speak up for those who cannot stand and speak by themselves. He wants to influence people with his knowledge and statements about freedom and justice. He was explaining in his statements all the negativities inside his country and is willing to change it so that it will be beneficial for all. For me, he was able to achieve his purpose since he became the First Black President in his country and did a bunch of favorable and useful deeds for his people. He did what he needed to do and he did not fail the people who trusted him and was persuaded by him. The speech was done while Reading from a Manuscript since the event was formal. He was reading his speech and took glances in the audience from time to time so that he is more convincing. The speech was prepared since there were some technical terms used by experts in their field.

SPEECH TWO: This speech by Emma Watson was about Gender Equality which is a very serious topic. This type of speech is considered as Persuasive Speech since the topic was abut Gender Equality. To change the assumptions and stereotypes that people have in seeing people. She also mentioned that women should be treated and paid the same way as their male counterparts. She was encouraging and influencing to change the minds of the people that no gender or sex is superior than the other and that they all should be equal. She was also stating her experiences and her friends’ as well to appear more convincing. She may have achieved it since a lot of people are now fighting for the rights of their gender and that all genders should be equal and treated the same way. She may not influence all but I’m sure that she made other people think on their heads that it is indeed right to treat all the genders and sexes the same. For me, it was an example of Extemporaneous speech since the speech was well organized and she wasn’t reading any paper. She may have prepared a bit with all the ideas she has in mind and with supporting details like testimonies, experiences, and data so that she sounds convincing and that she knows what she’s talking about.

SPEECH THREE: The speech was about facing inner bullies which he successfully delivered. It was considered as an Entertainment and Persuasive speech since he made the audience laugh and giggle. But it wasn’t all jokes, he used funny statements to capture the attention of the audiences. He was also talking about facing your inner bullies and encouraging everyone in overthrowing it. He was a Public Speaking champion and he handled and delivered the speech with ease. He made the audience laugh which is the purpose of Entertainment speech and he also influenced the minds of the audiences to face their inner bullies. It is considered as Memorized because his ideas are delivered very well throughout the speech. He was very genuine with his expressions.

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Ang Cebu ay isa sa libong isla dito sa Pilipinas na napakagandang bakasayonan. Ang maunlad na kabisera ng pantalan, ang Lungsod ng Cebu, ay nagpapanatili ng mga palatandaan mula sa kanyang ika-16 na siglong kolonyal na Espanya. Dito rin sa Mactan naganap ang labanan ni Magellan at Lapu-Lapu. Ang mga taong nakatira at namumuhay dito ay kilala bilang mga Cebuano at gumagamit sa Wikang Cebuano.

Ang Wikang Cebuano o mas kilala sa mga Cebuano na “Sinugboanon” ay isang wikang Awstronesyona sinasalita sa Pilipinas ng humigit kumulang 33 milyong tao at nasa ilalim o kasapi ng pangkat ng mga wikang Bisaya. Ito ang may pinakamalaking bilang ng katutubong mananalita sa Pilipinas, kahit na ito ay hindi pormal na itinuturo sa mga paaralan at mga Pamantasan. Ito ang katutubong wika sa Gitnang Kabisayaan at sa ilang bahagi ng Mindanao. Marami ding impluwensiya ang mga Kastila sa wikang Cebuano. Nanggaling naman ang pangalan ng wika mula sa pulo ng Pilipinas ng Cebu.

Ang pamumuhay sa Cebu ay simple lang, may mga nangingisda sa mga tabing ilong at dagat, mayroon ding nagsasaka sa mga palayan sa bukid at sa mga nakatira naman sa lungsod ay nagtatrabaho sa mga kompanya. Sa Wikang Cebuano, karamihan sa mga pagdiriwang dito ay kultural at napaka-importante nito sa kanilang buhay, mga kilalang tatak Cebuano. Ang pagdiriwang sa Sinulog-Santo Niño Festival ay tungkol isang taunang pagdiriwang ng kultura at relihiyoso na gaganapin sa ikatlong Linggo ng Enero sa Lungsod ng Cebu, at sa ika-apat na Linggo ng Enero sa Carmen, Cebu, at sentro ng pagdiriwang ng Santo Niño Katoliko sa Pilipinas. Ipinagdiriwang din nila ang “Kadaugan sa Mactan” o ang pagwagi sa pagpapanatili sa isla ng Mactan ni Lapu-Lapu. Bukod sa mga pista nila may mga paniniwala din silang kakaiba na kapag dadaan ka ng malaking puno ay dapat kang “manabi” o magpaumanhin kapag ikaw ay dadaan upang magalang ang mga “nakatira sa puno” at saka sa mga “abat” o mga engkanto. Kaya sila ay mapaniwalain at nirerespeto nila ang kanilang pinapaniwalaan.

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Noli de Castro is indeed a very outstanding news anchor. Aside from graduating in a prestigious school, the things I like about him, about his presentation, is that he is very much unique from other news anchor. He has a catchphrase that he always says whenever the news program is ending, which is very interesting for a news anchor to have. I also like the way he is changing his tone to emphasize major details of the reports. His voice, which is key to the listeners, is very much captivating, full and strong, that is enough to really make you interested in knowing the details of the news more. He is really confident in his work and in being a talented news anchor. He is a truly remarkable news anchor here in the Philippines. There are not much to dislike about him as a news anchor. I haven’t seen flaws of him in directing and presenting news to us. He uses his captivating voice to capture the attention of the audience so that they’ll be more willing to listen furthermore about the news he is reporting, and that’s what my parents’ opinion and I agree with them. He was so effective in communicating since, whenever he presents and reports a news, it’s always direct to the point and understandable. You’ll surely be eager to listen to what he was trying report. He is confident in what he is saying and reporting that’s why he is an interesting news anchor to listen to.

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The King’s Speech - Analysis and Synopsis

SYNOPSIS:

King George VI was having difficulties in public speaking and he has a speech impediment. Bertie (King George VI) was having a session with a speech therapist, but Bertie gives up and tells his wife Elizabeth that he's finished with trying to cure his stutter. But his wife didn’t give and went to ask for help from Lionel Logue to help his husband’s difficulty in speech.  Logue and Bertie worked together, but no matter how much progress they make, all of it seems to evaporate as soon as Bertie gets into a stressful situation. Logue insists on delving into Bertie's personal life because he's convinced that Bertie's stutter didn’t start right after he learned how to speak. Things are already bad, and got even worse. Bertie's father, King George V, passes away and leaves the throne to Bertie's irresponsible brother David. But one day, Bertie gets the news that his brother David is going to leave the throne of England in order to marry an American named Wallis. That means that Bertie will have to become the king. Logue promises to help him deliver his speeches. In a dramatic scene at Westminster Abbey, Logue also makes Bertie realize that he deserves to be heard not as a king, but as a human being. In the movie's final scene, Logue steps into a broadcasting room with Bertie and helps him get through his first wartime speech. With Logue's help and friendship, Bertie gives a killer speech, and people all over England are inspired by his words.

REACTION-ANALYSIS:

Having a difficulty in performing speeches or even stuttering is very hard and could affect your confidence. Bertie didn’t want to be looked at because he is a profound stammer and hates public speaking. The main character in the movie had severe stammers and stutters whenever he talks and not just when he performs speeches which resulted into a lot of upsets because he can’t express himself properly and he can’t enunciate the words the right way and could led to miscommunication and not understanding what he’s trying to say. At some point, he lost hope in curing his stutters but his wife was still looking for other therapists that could help him. The way he starts to speak and use the language, it’s very hard for him not to mess up and ruin the speech. He can’t communicate properly and this continued on until he met an unpracticed therapist named Lionel Logue and helped him to communicate and speak better. With the help of a speech therapist, Lionel Logue, Bertie starts a therapy, more than helping him with his communication problem, makes him engage in a strong friendship with Logue which allows him to unravel his deepest fears. There was a barrier, the stammers and stutters that kept on coming whenever he tries what the therapist told him to do. But Logue was always there becoming the friend, always trying to help Bertie with all of his speech. In his last speech we can see he had improved a lot, although he still pauses for brief moments but it’s not as bad as before. The scene where he interchanged lines with Logue, “You still stammered on the w” Logue said “I had to throw a few so they knew it was me”. The way Bertie said that was truly astonishing, because he still sticks to his character even though he had improved his stammers and stutters already, he wanted to show them that he already improved and got better with public speaking. It made an impact to the listeners that the speech was a triumph for Bertie, he nailed the broadcast. All of the help from Logue put him in a place where he deserves to be heard not as King, but as a normal human being. Lionel never gave up and helped Bertie overcome his speech impediment because his plan was to give faith in Bertie’s voice. This film brought attention over the issue of having speech difficulties and how bad it can get and affect your life since this can make ineffective communication. But if you really practice speaking publicly and trying your hardest to communicate very effectively, there will always be improvements and in the film, it showed the triumph in Bertie’s face that he did a splendid job in broadcasting his speech.

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I realized that conic sections can actually be applied in some forms and shapes in real life naturally. Some could be formed in buildings and some are from the shapes of things. It is very interesting too see conic sections because this could actually be used by architects to build a structure that is very unique, as well as in space since we are revolving in an elliptical orbit. From outside of the planet to from the smallest things conic sections can be applied. In the poster above, the photos that contains circles, the ring light was taken in my computer desk and the plate was from the dining table. The photos that contains ellipses, had a tape which was taken in a slightly angled shot so it would appear elliptical and the other one is a mirror that is shaped like an oblong. Lastly the parabolas, which were taken from a frame of the backrest of a chair and a brim of a cap.

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The “Art” Communication by Jimmy Nelson

The “Art” of Communication by Jimmy Nelson, shows us the importance of communication, the importance of understanding each other. When he talked about his experience in Mongolia, where he wants to shoot photos, I realized how important communication is, may it be verbal or non-verbal, since he was brought to a wrong valley as he paid someone to bring him to his specified location. As his story progresses, more misunderstandings happened. The tribesmen were laughing at him because he was being pushed by a herd of deer. They were also pointing at his groin because he peed himself. Jimmy was having a difficult time trying to understand what they were pointing out. But what made him an interesting photographer is that, when he traveled around the world to take photos of tribes, he gave them the respect and dignity they needed and not just using them for money off of the books he published with photos of them. After he compiled and published the photos he took from different tribes, he went back to the tribes and gave them a copy of his book. The astonished look of the tribes’ eyes, they saw themselves in the book. It shows them how the importance of the different tribes around the world, trying to tell us that we must protect and preserve the indigenous tribes. Through the books Jimmy Nelson published, communication was made, showing the side of the tribes and showed the beauty of their culture, since the tribes themselves are unable to communicate with the outside world. But Jimmy made it possible by making a book, and showing the uniqueness of their different and exquisite cultures from different tribes.