Oktoberfest 2013 places to go in NYC
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Oktoberfest 2013 places to go in NYC

Another summer come and gone. I really had a good summer with the family and friends. Time to get back at it. Another Oktoberfest comes and goes. This year Oktoberfest 2013  began on Saturday, September 21 and ended on Sunday, October 6.  Once again we raise our glasses and give thanks for this beautiful period of the year … Continue reading

Grand Prix Miami Results
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Grand Prix Miami Results

Two days of judo competition comes to an end. The first ever Grand Prix in the United States of America held in Miami, Florida.  There were seven different weight classes for both the men’s and women’s matches.  Eleven different countries are represented on the winners podium.  A lot of exciting matches.  My favorite finish of the competition … Continue reading

Complete Nage-no-kata by:Shodan Angel Mercado
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Complete Nage-no-kata by:Shodan Angel Mercado

On June 8, 2013 the Hudson Yudanshakai held its Kata and Knowledge exam at Tech Judo.  The Kata and Knowledge exam is mandatory part of judo before you can get promoted to a higher rank.  The Kata is something that is talked about in all judo club as sort of this secret.  A secret that only … Continue reading

Hot Sauce Expo NYC 2013
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Hot Sauce Expo NYC 2013

This past weekend, I was fortunately able to attend the first annual NYC Hot Sauce Expo NYC 2013.  I attended the event as a team member as part of the ArrogantSwine team. What a great time.  The event featured a number of hot sauce vendors, hot bbq sauces and other spicy condiments.  Check out my view of the … Continue reading

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Introducing the Team!!

Originally posted on The Arrogant Swine:
Whole Hog BBQ needs a decently large team. If nothing else, to move the massive dead weight of our pigs. So the Arrogant Swine crew in alphabetical order (of course I end up last) Angel Mercado – Beer-conomist/Head of Infrastructure Angel believes sobriety is a problem which must be…