Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker The Barça family has a new member. It’s the mascot CAT, a wildcat, a native feline from Catalonia that has all the most characteristic elements of Barça in its DNA. The mascot CAT is known for being an FC Barcelona fan, charismatic, innovative, a leader, demanding, creative and inclusive, traits that inspired the creative process. Presented at the gala at the Liceu held on 29 November 2024, the date of FC Barcelona’s anniversary, the mascot CAT does not have a defined gender, it is both female and male, thus becoming a modern symbol that represents its inclusive spirit, with a friendly and positive character. It is a cheerful cat, enthusiastic about both football and all the other sports that make FC Barcelona a multi-sport club, with both men’s and women’s professional and amateur teams. Creating the new Barça mascot for the 125th anniversary was a long and inspiring process led by the FC Barcelona Identity Department, which covers everything involved with the Barça brand, and which remained a constant to ensure that essence was in the final outcome. The Club worked alongside the renowned Grangel brothers from Grangel Studio to produce it. This creative hub founded by Jordi and Carlos Grangel is very close to the Spotify Camp Nou, and they have collaborated internationally with DreamWorks, Sony and Universal Pictures, among others, as well as creating major successes such as Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and Pinocchio. Their tremendous career has seen them work with famous directors such as Guillermo del Toro, Steven Spielberg and Tim Burton. One of the key aspects that makes this new member of the blaugrana family even more special is that it was created based on one of the most representative symbols in Barça’s history, the crest. The mascot CAT came about by honouring Catalan roots, hence its name, and with the same pride that the Club feels by also representing the city of Barcelona around the world. The crest’s borders form its ears, as well as its cheeks and large laughing mouth, elements also in the crest itself. In addition to its facial features, the Club’s colours are embedded in its DNA, also inspired by the crest, with blue and garnet prominent, plus yellow and white, among others. Along these lines, and to continue reinforcing its Catalan roots, there are four garnet stripes on a yellow background on its forehead, the FC Barcelona colours in its mouth, and a ball, also present in the crest. The team responsible for designing the mascot and bringing it to life were DDT Efectos Especiales, founded by David Martí and Montse Ribé. This company has worked on major productions like The Orphanage, The Skin I Live In and A Monster Calls, among others. In 2007, they won the greatest honour in the industry, an Oscar for their work on Pan’s Labyrinth, directed by Guillermo del Toro. Last year they received yet another nomination, this time for Juan Antonio Bayona’s Society of the Snow. Furthermore, the mascot CAT will also have its own social media profile on Instagram and TikTok, where you can follow everything it gets up (@catculer). The Club has always believed in inclusivity and accessibility, promoting activities that are adapted and accessible to all. This commitment was particularly present during the process to conceive the new mascot for Barça’s 125th anniversary. In conjunction with ONCE and with the aim of making the mascot accessible to blind and visually impaired people, it is a touch and feel picture that means the mascot can be “seen” through touch. will soon be celebrating its 140th anniversary of being elevated to city status This celebration will include a highlight event at 7:30pm at the iconic Templo Inconcluso de la Preciosa Sangre where the renowned Mariachi Navidad and the Orquesta Sinfónica under the direction of maestro Carlos Sánchez This festivity will provide a unique opportunity for residents and visitors to enjoy the folklore and identity of Mascota in a venue of great historical value In addition to the scheduled festivities and performances visitors can enjoy a variety of tourist activities such as cultural tours of the historic downtown These experiences will allow attendees to discover Mascota in an authentic and enriching way making their stay a unique and unforgettable experience Known also as La Esmeralda de la Sierra (The Emerald of the Sierra) Mascota boasts incomparable natural wealth Those seeking adventure can enjoy outdoor activities such as trekking and cycling through a circuit that passes nearby communities like Navidad The city also offers other cultural attractions such as the Archaeology and History Museum Other must-see spots include the Corrinchis Dam and the Juanacatlán and Yerbabuena lagoons Mascota is a destination that blends history Its 140th anniversary is the perfect excuse to rediscover this city and immerse oneself in its timeless charm El Pima Animal Care Center continuará una campaña de divulgación para hogares de hispanohablantes en al año nuevo El miércoles, la Junta de Supervisores del Condado Pima votaron de manera unánime a otorgarle a Friends of PACC la entidad de recaudación de fondos de la agencia gubernamental una segunda subvención de $120,000 para que continúe su campaña de mercadeo en español In English: PACC to continue providing pet care support to Spanish speakers queríamos reconocer el papel profundo que el lenguaje brinda a nuestras vidas," dijo el subdirector de comunicaciones del Condado Pima y director del proyecto de la campaña "Lo que hemos descubierto en el último año es que nuestra comunidad de hispanohablantes está increíblemente agradecida de recibir recursos en el idioma en cual se sienten más cómodos hablando." La segunda fase de la campaña, cuya comenzará en enero del 2025, será enfocada en los códigos postales de mayoría hispana 85705, 85746 y 85756, los que - según PACC hay más mascotas entrando al albergue que las que son adoptadas Los esfuerzos del mercadeo en español continuarán en los códigos postales 85706 y 85713 y donde PACC dice que ha servido 2,705 residentes con suministros para el cuidado de mascotas como alimento collares y etiquetas en el año desde que la campaña comenzó Los funcionarios dijeron que el programa "usó lenguaje modismos y gráficas que resuenan entre los hispanohablantes." "Nos rompe los corazones cuando vemos mascotas venir al albergue sin una etiqueta de identificación o microchip dos cosas sensillas que puedes reunir mascotas con sus familias de manera rápida," dijo la gerente de operaciones de Friends of PACC Laura O'Brien "Esta campaña ha logrado avances grandes en hacer llegar recursos para las personas que lo necesitan Estamos encantados de asociarnos de nuevo con County Communications para llegar a códigos postales con familias que necesitan un poco de ayuda adicional." Steve Kozachik el director interino de PACC tras la partida de Monica Dangler dijo que la subvención es "crítica para que PACC el condado y Friends of PACC continúen construyendo relaciones en lo que anteriormente eran áreas desatendidas de la comunidad." El esfuerzo de un año resultó en eventos mensuales en esos dos códigos postales específicos que sirvieron a 2,705 constituyentes con recursos como camas cuyo es crítico para poder devolver a mascotas perdidas a sus hogares de manera segura the Tucson Sentinel publishes our stories without a paywall We believe a healthy community depends on everyone having access to quality independent journalism we're committed to providing real reporting to everyone in Southern Arizona But a single story can cost us thousands of dollars to report – some take months and months of dogged digging others require paying for tall stacks of records that officials don't want to provide Some mean driving to remote corners of Pima County and some see our reporters sitting through endless government meetings to make sure they get the whole story and not just a quick headline Our award-winning newsroom has some of the best reporters and we're dedicated to getting the story right Our pioneering effort to rebuild local news will only work if enough people join our Watchdog Club community of paying members Please join today for as little as $15/month For those who can't afford to contribute right now, please sign up for one of our free Watchdog Update newsletters and help the spread word about the Sentinel to your friends Your contributions help the Sentinel sustain & grow our nonprofit newsroom & bolster our commitment to delivering the important independent news our community needs to thrive A smarter Tucson is a better Tucson — and the Sentinel shines a light on this town because we love it The Tucson Sentinel is published by Tucson Investigative Reporting Center Inc. 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It's easy to give them a hand You can make your own cat shelter quickly and easily with a plastic tub Cars are one of many hazards to small animals—warm engines in parked cars attract cats and small wildlife bang on your car's hood to scare them away before starting your engine You can also help make your property safe for deer in the wintertime by waiting until after the first week of December to string lights you should also store summer recreational materials Be sure your horses have access to a barn or a three-sided run-in so they can escape the wind and cold While not all horses will need to be blanketed blankets will help horses keep warm and dry Give your horses access to unfrozen water at all times You can use heated buckets or water heaters/de-icers to make sure the water doesn’t freeze be sure to feed your horses more forage—unlimited amounts This will help your horses create heat and regulate their body temperatures Our Animal Rescue Team is on the ground, moving nearly 70 dogs to safety. 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The Humane World for Animals tax identification number is 53-0225390. where the reggaeton singer's funeral was held and fans said their final goodbye to El Taiger in Miami and his pet was not absent from that farewell the American pit bull that the singer affectionately called "my little black girl," all the way to San Lázaro Church in Hialeah where the reggaeton artist's funeral was held In the images shared by his closest friends the pet is seen standing on two legs next to the singer's open casket Without words," reads next to one of the photos where Shala is leaning over her owner's body El Taiger even created an Instagram account for the dog where he wrote: “LBMA My dad El Taiger is the best in the world.” who at various moments we saw demonstrating the love she felt for her owner and being the model for his photos and videos on social media News | Nov 5 Show CaptionsHide Captions More info: The opening show “Pacific Coast Ceramics” features work by Sharif Farrag, Anabel Juarez, Shio Kusaka, Tony Marsh, Dan McCarthy, Roger Herman, Ruby Neri, Alessandro Pessoli, Sterling Ruby, Brian Rochefort, Jennifer Rochlin, Anna Sew Hoy and Tam Van Tran; galeriamascota.com Art galleries have remained one of the only places where people can consistently go for some social connection and visual stimulation during the novel coronavirus pandemic galleries have become a cultural hub as well as a socially distanced public square where the tourism industry’s working class crosses paths with well-heeled collectors looking for new works for their new Aspen mansions Karla Garza and Javier Estevez are opening Galeria Mascota here with that in mind “The idea is to make this space really open and welcoming to people,” Estevez said last week The Aspen location in the Little Nell Hotel — the commercial space formerly home to Dennis Basso — puts the gallery slopeside and in the middle of the ski season action here It’s the first expansion for the Mexico City-based Galeria Mascota where the roster has included some young and undiscovered artists alongside well-established figures on the contemporary art scene The first exhibition is a group exhibition of ceramic works by 13 artists Opening with ceramics was a natural choice as the ceramics that come out of Anderson Ranch Arts Center is among the Aspen area’s most prominent creative stamps on the international art world (Garza and Estevez admire and collect the work of local ceramicist Sam Harvey Karla Garza has been coming to Aspen with her family as a visitor for the past 27 years she was among the urban migration to the Aspen area of former tourists and second-homeowners who settled in for the long haul to enjoy the space and outdoorsy lifestyle The idea to open a new gallery here developed since then as a way to cement roots and to contribute meaningfully to local life as new residents “I’ve always wanted to be part of the Aspen community,” she explained I’ve wanted to give something back to Aspen after taking for so many years.” they’re planning a bigger exhibition for the December holidays traditionally a time when local galleries unveil their splashiest exhibitions of the year Galleria Mascota is planning to open in mid-December a showcase of midcentury French furniture design converting the gallery into a living room-like setting furnished with hand-chosen objects that emerged from the midcentury modern period out of Paris along with representations of their favorite architecture from the period It is a sequel to a similar 2019 show in Mexico as we’ve all spent most of the past eight months cooped up at home during the coronavirus pandemic and have turned a new critical eye to home furnishings Galeria Mascota joins a growing list of new galleries that have opened downtown during the pandemic as art galleries prove to be viable commercial and creative endeavors during the massive disruptions of COVID-19 Among the new entries to the scene in recent months are Quantummola the return of the Gonzo Gallery and the soon-to-open Patrick Guyton Gallery on the Hyman Avenue pedestrian mall Being a part of this fertile scene was a major draw for the Galeria Mascota “People in Aspen are so passionate about art and design the same way we are,” Estevez said “There are so many great galleries in Aspen and we want to bring our own perspective.” atravers@aspentimes.com Readers around Aspen and Snowmass Village make the Aspen Times’ work possible Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality your support is critical to help us keep our community informed about the evolving coronavirus pandemic and the impact it is having locally Each donation will be used exclusively for the development and creation of increased news coverage are you considering any property transactions this spring View Results The airline outlines the requirements for traveling with dogs and cats in the cabin 06/11/2024 - 2:02pm (GMT-5) | A Cuban passenger expressed her gratitude to the airline Viva Aerobus for allowing her to make a successful journey from Cuba to Mexico with her pet who traveled with her as an emotional support animal Tania Moya described the experience on Facebook as "a complete success," emphasizing that there were no issues of any kind during the journey it’s great that we can now bring a dog on the plane as a companion as long as we meet all the required qualifications,” Moya noted expressing her satisfaction with the service provided by the airline which allows passengers to travel with their pets in the cabin in accordance with the airline's regulations is regarded as a significant advancement for those who rely on the emotional support of their animals Viva Aerobus specifies that dogs and cats meeting certain requirements can travel in the cabin with their owners The maximum weight allowed for pets traveling in the cabin is 12 kg The carrier should not exceed 44 cm in length It is essential that the pet can stand up and turn around comfortably inside it the carrier can be made of rigid or semi-rigid material to ensure safety during the flight and only cats and dogs that are at least eight weeks old are allowed to be transported The airline also recommends placing absorbent padding material inside the carrier to prevent spills and does not advise sedating your pet without veterinary approval It is important to feed her regularly and offer small snacks before the flight as well as to ensure she gets exercise and drinks water before boarding don't forget to have your pet's necessary documents on hand to meet travel requirements others resist separating from their dogs and cats doing everything possible to reunite with them or take them along on their journey An emotional reunion took place between the dog Kiara and her owners in Spain after waiting five years to be reunited and leave behind a long separation The beautiful moment when Kiara sees her owners was shared on TikTok by the pet transportation business Pet Cuba Travel (@petcubatravel): “After so many years and her wagging tail is a testament to the immense joy she felt in being reunited with them.” A similar case was the emotional reunion between a young Cuban and his dog in Miami which went viral on social media and touched many people who watched the video Dante is a white Labrador who had to stay in Cuba when his owner emigrated to Miami its owner never forgot about it; he fought to get it back and bring it to its new home in Florida a paradise located just two hours by car from the outskirts of Puerto Vallarta It is home to more than 30 archaeological sites invaluable testimony to Mexico’s pre-Hispanic past tell stories of the ancient civilizations that inhabited these lands between 1 and 1600 AD and birds dominate the engravings and provide a glimpse into the symbolic world of cultures such as the Huichol is a prominent focal point with nearly 120 engraved stones making it the area with the highest concentration of petroglyphs in the region terraces and ceramics take us back to ancient times and reveal the daily life of the people who once called these lands home Other points with significant representations include La Mesa Colorada accessing these treasures can prove challenging as many are located on private property or in hard-to-reach places there is a solution: the Mascota Archaeological Museum this museum houses over 600 pieces found in regional excavations offering a fascinating insight into the life and funerary practices of Mascota’s ancient cultures Among the most outstanding pieces is a high-purity quartz rock crystal The museum is not only an educational experience and a large outdoor area where artistic activities and temporary exhibitions are held for the enjoyment of all visitors Photograph from the book Los Petroglifos del Valle de Mascota by Joseph B I received in the mail a most interesting book entitled Arte Rupestre en Jalisco (Rock Art in Jalisco) by archaeologist Joseph B It had been kindly sent to me by the author himself after I asked him perhaps one too many questions about petroglyphs Joe suggested I might find many of the answers I sought in the pages of this richly illustrated who registered his first pintura rupestre (rock painting) back in 1964 and has analyzed some 20,000 glyphs since then you really need to visit the first-class museum he has set up in the Casa de Cultura of Mascota (140 kilometers west of Guadalajara) where you will find a whole room dedicated to petroglyphs a project carried out in collaboration with National Geographic magazine the caretaker of the museum will even lend you a little guidebook to the place in English Mascota by the way, is a beautiful and fascinating little town well worth a visit even if petroglyphs are not your thing here are a few insights on petroglyphs that I gleaned while reading Arte Rupestre en Jalisco: are related to ceremonies aimed at obtaining rain from the sun god for the benefit of those plants and animals that ancient peoples depended on for their sustenance The ceremonies had to do with that critical transition from the dry to the rainy season and the drawings were destined for a god rather than for fellow human beings “Approximately 98% of the petroglyphs [in western Jalisco] can be explained by only three intimately related factors: sun In respect to the age of most Jalisco petroglyphs the great majority were made during the Postclassic Period (900 to 1500 AD) although a few may go back to the time of Christ the main source of ethnographic information for interpreting rock art is the Huichol culture,” says Mountjoy customs and beliefs quite well,” he points out adding that the religious symbolism of the Huicholes was the subject of an extensive study carried out in the 19th century by ethnographer Carl Lumholtz Many of the rock-art designs we see could be interpreted as the physical manifestations of prayers offered up to the sun god to obtain some practical benefit As the walls of some Catholic shrines are filled with milagritos testimonials giving thanks for favors received from on high many ancient petroglyphs were chiseled in rock begging for such celestial favors Perusing the book’s many color photos of rock art I learned that the symbol for the sun god is often a set of concentric circles but it can also be as simple as an unadorned pit carved in the rock The more elaborate designs can also have arms representing either the god in anthropomorphic form or a shaman who carries out rites supplicating the sun god Mountjoy says it is “the physical manifestation of a ceremony during which the Sun God was entreated to send rain.” Since many petroglyphs are a prayer for water it’s not surprising he’s found them to be most abundant in areas where rivers and pools typically dry up during the course of the dry season One of the most commonly depicted animals in west Mexican petroglyphs is the deer Mountjoy found hundreds of petroglyphs representing an important ceremony that is still practiced today among the Wixárika (Huichol) people: the Sacred Deer Hunt The original purpose of the Sacred Hunt in ancient times was not to kill or eat deer but to catch them alive carry them to a ceremonial site and finally to prick their ears in order to obtain a few drops of their blood “In Huichol mythology,” says Mountjoy,” this hunt was ordered by the gods Father Sun and Uncle Fire for the purpose of anointing ritual objects with deer blood,” says Mountjoy “It was the last stage of the pilgrimage to obtain peyote in order to make sure the sun keeps shining … “The deer’s blood was also essential for the toasted corn ceremony So it can be seen clearly how the Huicholes related sun The Sacred Deer Hunt took place somewhere between January and March and may have lasted as long as a month the hunters had to come back with the number of deer specified by their shaman in his dreams the shaman would call the deer with the help of a megaphone made of tree bark Dogs would be used to drive the deer into a narrow canyon where they would then be trapped in nets and carried off These elements of the Sacred Deer Hunt can be seen again and again in Mountjoy’s photos of rock art in Mascota’s Ocotillo Canyon A fascinating section of the book is dedicated to a kind of rock engraving called the patole This is the ancient equivalent of board games like backgammon or snakes and ladders the Aztecs used big beans painted with white dots and known as patoles The oldest patole petroglyphs go back to 300 A.D and are found in places like Teotihuacán and Palenque There was an elaborate kind of patole shaped like a rectangle with a cross in it with 52 spaces where your token could land (representing the Mesoamerican century) A great many of these were recently unearthed at La Presa de la Luz near Arandas As proof that the ancients were board game fans “abbreviated patoles” have also been found with only 12 spaces Mountjoy encountered both styles in the Mascota area playing patole also included drinking alcoholic beverages and gambling for high stakes.” we are reminded that most petroglyphs were considered sacred by their makers and that visiting sites with rock art should be considered like stepping into a temple or a church Damaging petroglyphs or making fires near them (which can cause the rock to fragment) would be very offensive to native peoples beautifully printed by Acento Editores of Guadalajara The price is 150 pesos and — for the moment — it is for sale exclusively at the Casa Cultural in Mascota. You can also download the PDF version (4.47 megabytes) free from my website The writer has lived near Guadalajara, Jalisco, for 31 years and is the author of A Guide to West Mexico’s Guachimontones and Surrounding Area and co-author of Outdoors in Western Mexico. More of his writing can be found on his website ADVERTISE WITH MND COMMUNITY GUIDELINES Subscription FAQ's Privacy Policy Mexico News Daily - Property of Tavana LLC Saint Louis University's mascot doesn't just bring team spirit He's a symbol of good luck on campus and around the world The Billiken is a mythical good-luck figure who represents "things as they ought to be."  Before he was Saint Louis University's mascot To buy a Billiken gives the purchaser luck but to have one given to you is better luck PHOTOS: The Billiken mascot through the years patented her "design for an image" of the Billiken in 1908 "I concluded if there is a chance that we shape our own lives and my clay was mine to fashion as I would which embodied hope and happiness to sort of live up to." It is believed that Pretz found the name Billiken in a poem by the Canadian poet Bliss Carman and gave the name to her patented design which she sold to the Billiken Company of Chicago It is not confirmed if the firm acquired its name from the Billiken or if it was an established name before the company bought the rights from Pretz's invention Another version of the story says that Billy Gunn who ran a drug store near Saint Louis University Gunn's drugstore one afternoon and was greeted by the proprietor with: 'Bender and eventually the University teams became known as the Billikens." SLU's mascot has gone through quite a few physical changes over the years, all of which have brought luck to Saint Louis University's sports teams and smiles to the faces of SLU fans. But at Saint Louis University, students have tied the school mascot to the University's Jesuit mission. Now being a Billiken is a way of life. See what they have to say in this video Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here staple has been in the same location since 1952 The longtime Boyle Heights spot on Whittier Boulevard has for ages been known as a great place to stop in for sweet treats and award-winning tamales Per this real estate listing the pan dulce and pasteles spot comes as a pretty turnkey sale as well as a walk-up portico area and some serious baking and kitchen space and it’s hard to imagine this locating staying down for long La Mascota2715 Whittier Blvd.Los Angeles, CA Oops. Something went wrong. Please enter a valid email and try again. Unanime - when exceptional climate and passionate people harmoniously come together as one Mascota Vineyards produces signature wines bringing together the exceptional properties of the Argentine soil and the passion of a winemaker who boasts more than 25 years’ experience in the wine industry. ‘Composers can create a piece inspired by their memories, and artists can paint a picture of a place they once saw or of emotions they once felt. Through Mascota Vineyards I can express my experiences and bring my memories to life.’ Rodolfo ‘Opi’ Sadler, who crafted these wines, thus refers to the passion he puts into his work. Mascota Vineyards offers an exclusive portfolio of products, all of them unique, elegant wines which have won international recognition. We are thrilled to have been recognized by the IWSC as the Argentine wine producer of the year 2014. Unanime, from the Latin ‘unanimis’ refers to a group of people who share the same opinions or views, who are in complete harmony or accord. This simple word summarises the spirit of this special project: when we were finishing the 2005 harvest, both our winemakers and agronomists agreed that the time was ripe to start crafting a superior red blend, a ‘Gran Vino Tinto.’ We wanted to showcase the great wines Argentina can offer when exceptional climate and passionate people harmoniously come together as one. This blend is made of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Malbec and 15% Cabernet Franc. All the grapes were grown in selected old vineyards from the Uco Valley, in Mendoza. Deep cherry-red in colour, UNANIME stands out for the intensity of its fruit flavours and its aromatic complexity. Its long 20-month ageing in French oak confers it elegant aromas of tobacco and chocolate, along with a touch of blackpepper and some fleshy notes. This wine will continue to age nicely for years to come. Unanime 2011 was awarded 93 points and was selected as the Editor’s Choice in the red blends category by the American wine magazine Wine Enthusiast. Print As the early Wednesday morning rush ends for champurrado the cinnamon-scented hot Mexican chocolate thickened with masa harina Rosina Valencia slips behind the semicircular enclave that conceals her desk She readjusts her fuchsia snap-front work shirt and settles in to confirm wholesale bolillo orders from neighboring restaurants as an employee transfers dozens of the palm-sized loaves “Two bolillos and just one croissant this time -- I’m on a diet -- one of those big chocolate chip cookies too,” says 55-year-old Richard Vasquez, a La Mascota customer for as long as he can remember a veteran employee of the Boyle Heights bakery hands over a white paper sack already freckled with opaque butter stains from the pastries inside Vasquez fishes around and pulls out a crusty bolillo “We try to keep things the way Papá wanted them,” says Rosina Valencia opened La Mascota Bakery on a sleepy little street in Boyle Heights in 1952 he moved the bakery to its current location a few doors down on the same street that today is the bustling thoroughfare of Whittier Boulevard so Papá thought he’d give it a try,” Valencia says as another customer helps himself to a generous slice of golden-brown sour cream coffee cake sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds called quesadilla Salvadoreña not too much sugar -- the way they make it in El Salvador,” Valencia explains as the customer polishes off the last bite a small town in the western Mexican state of Jalisco He apprenticed in a bakery as a young boy and by 17 owned his own panadería But his hometown career would be short-lived shortly after a series of Catholic counterrevolutions against the Mexican government escalated into the Cristero War rebels stormed the bakery and killed several of Salcedo’s bakers and customers looking up from the calculator covered in plastic wrap An elderly woman hands over $4.50 and takes the sack of guava libros (“books” of strudel-like pastry filled with jam) and delicate sugar-dusted cuellos (“collars” of glazed flaky pastry) to one of the wobbly iron patio tables in the corner “Many of our customers we’ve known for generations,” says Rose Salcedo ownership of the bakery passed to Valencia and her brothers Edward and his brother Edward work the night shift making the bolillos and dozens of assorted pan dulce (Mexican sweet breads) is the resident birthday and quinceañera cake decorator; their son Ygnacio III is also a staff baker Valencia and her younger brother Victor arrive in the morning to manage business operations and supervise the day staff “The tamales were Mamá’s contribution,” Valencia says nodding toward an enclosed kitchen opposite the front door where three women are spooning spicy red chile and pork filling onto masa-lined corn husks the siblings purchased a small retail shop next to the bakery to house the larger tamale kitchen and expand the bakery’s offerings beyond traditional Mexican pastries added candied apples drenched in caramel sauce and vanilla-scented cupcakes crowned with buttercream to the menu; Ignacio III introduced the rustic fruit and chocolate swirled poundcakes But the family still considers their father and grandfather’s bolillos the bakery’s calling card Ygnacio Salcedo worked as a dishwasher at the Ambassador the landmark Mid-Wilshire hotel that was recently demolished When a French guest bemoaned the quality of the bread “They were always Papá’s specialty,” Valencia says inspecting the stack of plastic-wrapped tortas the traditional Mexican bolillo sandwiches stuffed with sliced meats carne asada (grilled flank steak) or spicy chorizo sausage A couple of teenagers in low-slung jeans and white sneakers have dropped by for an after-school snack nodding toward discounted bags of day-old pastries piled on a rolling metal cart taking in the dozens of galletas (cookies) and finally settle on a half-dozen rainbow-colored pressed butter cookies shaped like wreaths and four-leaf clovers “The hardest part is seeing the neighborhood kids grow up so fast,” Rose says “And finding time off to spend with the family,” her sister-in-law adds from her perch save for a handful of holidays and two weeks in August you just have to work hard to make it happen,” Valencia continues “And you do have to get along with all the in-laws and out-laws to work here food@latimes.com Food World & Nation Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map is a charming little town located three-fourths of the way between Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta as the cuervo flies with a history that goes back countless centuries guide books like the Lonely Planet series had not a single word to say about Mascota dirt road that used to connect the town to the rest of Mexico inevitably smothering the traveler for endless hours in great clouds of choking white powder more and more people are discovering that Mascota definitely deserves the title Pueblo Mágico which Mexico’s Tourism Ministry officially gave it in 2015 The name of the town has nothing to do with the Spanish word mascota (pet or mascot) but seems to come from the Náhuatl word maza-ocotl-atl I headed for Mascota with the intention of scouting out nearby El Malpais Volcanic Park a lava field said to contain some of the world’s youngest minettes A minette is defined either as “a beautiful French girl” or as “an igneous rock with phenocrysts of biotite augite and olivine.” I figured we’d be happy if we ran into either one or both in the hills outside Mascota so off I went with a group of friends interested in doing something different If you drive to Mascota from Guadalajara, there are two delightful spots you may want to visit along the way. One is the little town of Guachinango whose gloriously shimmering church is covered with thousands of shards of porcelain plates The second site is a small but surreal mountain called La Campana situated right next to the highway and decorated with bizarre Although you can walk from the bottom to the top in 20 minutes most people spend a couple hours on La Campana we reached our hotel: El Mesón del Refugio a fine example of Mascota’s attractive casonas grandiose old buildings which now serve as hotels the very first casona in Mascota to be licensed as a hotel it has a delightful patio surrounded by big rooms with thick walls you need a fire truck to change the light bulbs Don’t be surprised when you’re handed a room key so big it won’t fit in your pocket said to be the most popular place to eat in Mascota we wandered over to the Centro de Cultura (Culture Center) to visit one of the very best small-town museums in all Mexico The treasures you will find here are mainly thanks to the archaeological skills and hard work of Dr who lives in Mascota and has been exploring its surroundings for many years you’ll find a whole room of the museum dedicated to them with excellent pictures taken by National Geographic photographers Here you will also have an opportunity to gaze upon a genuine patolli a pre-Hispanic version of the game of Snakes and Ladders chiseled onto the surface of a large and flat horizontal rock Many of the extraordinary finds presented in this museum are well described in Jim and Carole Cook’s excellent blog which also takes you on a tour of the town’s very curious Museo de Piedra (Stone Museum) we headed north out of town towards Parque Municipal Petrificado el Malpais We followed reasonably decent country roads for five kilometers and then found our way blocked by a locked metal gate “Is this the way to Parque el Malpais?” we asked him “¡Este parque no existe!” said the farmer: “This park does not exist!” My eye wandered up the hill behind the gate where even my poor old eyes could see the lava field we were looking for “How about if we park outside your gate and go up on foot?” we tried I suggest you cross it off your bucket list and instead go for a walk around the grounds of Mascota’s Templo Inconcluso de la Sangre Preciosa (Unfinished Temple of the Precious Blood) but you will surely be awestruck as you wander beneath its great arches and towering walls never joined together or roofed — a monumental wonder sprung from the mind of its architect although the builders certainly gave it their best shot we decided to pay a visit to Juanacatlán Lagoon which lies 12 kilometers northeast of town and nearly 800 meters above it The lagoon is the showplace of the Sierra Lago Resort & Spa which I heard was beautiful and expensive but which I had never had a chance to visit The road to Sierra Lago starts off paved with four strips of concrete and at the end you are on cobblestone or dirt The gain in altitude guarantees dramatic changes in flora and fauna we stopped just to get out of the car and gawk at the extraordinarily tall pine trees and the gorgeous madroños (strawberry trees) There are also plenty of “sad pines,” Pinus lumholtzii considered rare or endangered in many places one can’t gawk too long because the road is rather narrow and it’s no fun to meet a car coming the other way especially at one of those points with a steep cliff on one side and a 200-meter drop on the other we reached the imposing gate to Sierra Lago we wouldn’t be allowed use of any of the facilities Strolling along its shore simply enraptured us The Sierra Lago people have gone to great lengths to make the place even more attractive circling the kilometer-long lagoon with a wide malecón (shoreline sidewalk) dotted with elegant sculptures and benches we felt a bit out of place in this posh setting have a perfect right to jump into the water or stroll along the lagoon’s perimeter Sierra Lago has even designated an area where the public can camp free of charge I am delighted to add Juanacatlán Lagoon to my list of Mascota’s secrets and I definitely plan to continue investigating all of them for more than 30 years and is the author of A Guide to West Mexico’s Guachimontones and Surrounding Area and co-author of Outdoors in Western Mexico More of his writing can be found on his website La pine processionary (Thaumetopoea pityocampa) represents a considerable risk for our pets especially with the arrival of warm weather these caterpillars descend from their nests in a procession to complete their biological cycle which puts them in direct contact with the ground and The nests of these caterpillars are easily identifiable by their appearance of white bags on the branches of pine trees Processionary caterpillars are covered with stinging hairs containing a toxin called thaumatopin upon contact with the skin or mucous membranes release the toxin and trigger a severe allergic reaction The consequences can include edematous swelling tissue necrosis and even more serious problems such as anaphylactic shock especially dogs and to a lesser extent cats are vulnerable to the pine processionary moth due to their curious behaviour They can be affected in the following ways: Contact with the processionary caterpillar is a veterinary emergency it is essential to go to a veterinarian immediately En Sanavet understand the risks that the pine processionary represents for your pet They offer a home veterinary service in Jávea and surrounding areas to guarantee fast and professional care in cases of emergency Their team is prepared to provide your pet with the necessary care If you need help or advice to prevent or treat problems related to the pine processionary Communication Mitjà subsidized by the Generalitat Valenciana Customize your consent preferences for cookie categories and advertising tracking preferences for the purposes and features and vendors below You can give your consent individually for each cookie 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explained in this document Mexico —The residents of this farming community of 8,800 people knew a hurricane was coming They had been hearing about the storm all week on television Hurricane Patricia had grown into a Category 5 hurricane But as the monster storm packing sustained winds of 200 miles per hour churned toward Mexico’s Pacific coast many residents in Mascota were not too worried “They were saying the storm was going to hit Puerto Vallarta a 56-year-old teacher who works at a beauty salon on the side about 55 miles east of the famous coastal beach resort “A lot of people from Mascota live and study in (Puerto) Vallarta,” Rodriguez Carrillo said “A lot of them came back to get away from the storm.” The colonial town of cobblestone streets and 200-year-old adobe buildings was one of the hardest hit areas of the storm which left Puerto Vallarta virtually unscathed and overall caused much less destruction than originally feared the rain was pounding and the wind was howling bending the tops of trees almost to the ground had gone to visit their son earlier in the day They decided to spend the night rather than drive back to their home in the rain which normally runs about 300 yards behind their house the closest they could get was a block and a half away was trapped inside his house with his roommate and a woman who had taken refuge with them The three climbed up to a second-story storage shed after the torrent of water surrounding the house flooded the first floor Peña Palomera could hear debris slamming into the thick adobe walls while the three of them huddled in the drizzle with nothing more than blankets to protect them who was out selling raffle tickets for the town's annual festival when she was caught in the storm but I told her to stop crying and calm down," Peña Palomera recalled The three escaped with their lives at 5 a.m when soldiers borrowed a small row boat and rescued them had used string to tie up the windows in their house to keep them shut during the storm She yanked off the string and looked outside The road had been replaced by a torrent of rushing water Yasmin was terrified they were about to be swept away was still asleep in the bed next to theirs She called her sister and told her to come quickly She arrived a few minutes later in a pickup and parked about 50 yards away Ruben scooped up Ximena and hoisted the child onto his shoulders the couple stepped down onto the cobblestones and into the darkness Yasmin clung to Ruben's arms as they slowly made their way to the pickup terrified they would fall and be swept away They were joined by other neighbors also trying to escape Yasmin climbed inside the pickup with Ximena For the next two hours he and a brother-in-law helped rescue other neighbors from their houses One neighbor used a forklift to rescue families from second floor apartments surrounded by water About 1,500 houses in Mascota were affected by flooding an aid organization that sent a team to Mascota to help assess the damage But authorities reported no deaths or serious injuries The flood also washed out a bridge leading to the farming community of Santa Rosa rice and other crops were also washed out by the flood leaving behind inches of thick brown mud contaminated with raw sewage Florentino scooped handfuls of the muck out of his stove He pointed to a line on the wall where a tape measure showed the water had reached three and a half feet above the floor They found Naqui clinging to the top of a cabinet and Quica still in its cage on the kitchen counter next to a statue of the Virgin of Guadalupe residents armed with buckets and brooms also spent the day sweeping the mud from their homes The town and the Red Cross have set up a shelter near the center of town for about 50 families who have nowhere to sleep Many others were staying in the homes of relatives Yasmin lifted one of the waterlogged pillows from her sofa She said authorities told her not to expect water to be restored for at least five days because the pipes had broken The electricity came back on Saturday night said it will take a long time to earn enough money to replace everything they lost much of it bought with money he earned working on farms in Iowa before returning to Mascota six years ago the family is living in Yasmin’s grandmother's home But even when their house is dry enough to move back in "Nothing like this has ever happened before," Yasmin said "But now I am afraid it could happen again." The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic mascot's name is Someity (pronounced soh-may-tee) which comes from someiyoshino and additionally echoes the English phrase “so mighty” Someity has tactile cherry blossom sensors and exhibits enormous mental and physical strength It represents Paralympic athletes who overcome obstacles and redefine the boundaries of what is possible Someity is a cool character with cherry blossom tactile sensors and super powers It can send and receive messages telepathically using the cherry blossom antennae on both sides of its face It can also fly using its ichimatsu-pattern cloak but it can exhibit great power when necessary It embodies Paralympic athletes that demonstrate superhuman power It has a dignified inner strength and it also loves nature It can talk to stones and wind by using its super power and is also able to move things by just looking at them more than 75 per cent of the elementary schools in Japan and a number of overseas Japanese schools took part in a selection process and voted for their favourite set of mascot designs with Someity announced as the winner on 22 July 2018 and can move freely between there and the real world via the internet MascotaSISA: the club’s mascot!We welcome a new member of our red and white family SISA is a funny fly who lives at Mosquilivi and she is going to be around the stadium cheering for our team playing with the fans and annoying those who don’t cheer for the team Flies are closely linked to the history of the city of Girona and the Saint Narcís legend too It represents the defence of the city and the hope that a teamplayer and a fighter when defending the city and the team characteristics of Girona FC which are very well represented with her while Girona was besieged by French troops a group of french soldiers entered in Sant Feliu’s Church with the intention of destroying the bishop’s tomb large flies came out of his body and they attacked the French soldiers and their horses causing many deaths and making them run away from the city The fly of Sant Narcís represents this defence of the city and the fighting spirit The club began a survey to choose their new mascot where the members had the final decision A first survey was launched to choose which city legend would represent the mascot The fly of Saint Narcís was the clear winner with more than a 55% of the votes The club members decided that it represented the club and the city better than the other two legends the ‘lleona’ and the ‘cocollona’ It was time to name the mascot and the members had the opportunity to propose a name The majority part of the proposals were aligned with the name of SISA and therefore this is the name our mascot was called SISA will perfectly represent the values and feelings of the club and the city of Girona She will be another fan of the club and will cheer for our team to lead us to the victory A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States A lock ( ) or 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Europe and the United States the animals were known to be first infected by a person who had COVID-19 It’s important to remember that people are much more likely to get COVID-19 from other people than from animals There is no need to euthanize or otherwise harm animals infected with SARS-CoV-2 There is a possibility that the virus could infect animals and a new strain could spread back to people and then among people (called spillback) More studies and surveillance are needed to track variants and mutations and to understand how SARS-CoV-2 spreads between people and animals SARS-CoV-2 has been reported in farmed mink in multiple countries. Currently there is no evidence that mink are playing a significant role in the spread of COVID-19 to people respiratory disease and increases in mink deaths have been seen on most affected mink farms some infected mink might also appear healthy Infected workers likely introduced SARS-CoV-2 to mink on the farms and the virus then began to spread among the mink as well as from mink to other animals on the farm (dogs One wild mink and a small number of escaped farm mink trapped near affected farms in Utah and Oregon were found to be infected with SARS-CoV-2 Although there is no evidence that mink are playing a significant role in the spread of SARS-CoV-2 to people there is a possibility of mink spreading SARS-CoV-2 to people and other animals on mink farms Mink-to-human spread of SARS-CoV-2 has been reported in the Netherlands and data suggest it might have occurred in the United States Guidance is available to protect worker and animal health, developed collaboratively by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), CDC, and state animal and public health partners using a One Health approach: Prevent Introduction of SARS-CoV-2 on Mink Farms: Interim SARS-CoV-2 Guidance and Recommendations for Farmed Mink and Other Mustelids Response and Containment Guidelines: Interim Guidance for Animal Health and Public Health Officials Managing Farmed Mink and other Farmed Mustelids with SARS-CoV-2 USDA maintains a listexternal icon of all animals and mink farms in the United States with SARS-CoV-2 infections confirmed by their National Veterinary Services Laboratories More studies and surveillance are needed to understand if and how different animals could be affected by COVID-19 Many studies have been done to learn more about how this virus can affect different animals including if they are susceptible to infection and if they can spread infection to other animals Studies on animals do not show whether animals can spread infection to people and amphibians are not susceptible to infection with SARS-CoV-2 CDC has been leading efforts to improve our understanding of how SARS-CoV-2 affects animals and how the virus might spread between people and animals CDC has also worked to improve coordination of federal Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb If you want to know which stretches of highway to avoid in Jalisco you’d be better served checking social media than looking at the United States government’s Mexico travel advisory although doing the former might put you off travel altogether The U.S. Department of State’s current advisory says that violent crime and gang activity are common in parts of Jalisco and advises U.S government employees that they must not travel within 12 miles (19 kilometers) of the Jalisco-Michoacán border on Federal Highway 80 south of Cocula and on State Highway 544 between Mascota and San Sebastián del Oeste According to a report by the newspaper Informador social media users have identified 14 other dangerous stretches of highway in Jalisco A map published by Informador shows all 17 high risk stretches of highway — JALISCO (@informador_JAL) July 1, 2022 Informador also published the accounts of several motorists who have had frightening experiences on Jalisco highways Josue’s pickup truck was stolen by armed men who cut him off with two vehicles when he was traveling to Michoacán from La Barca “Eight men got out with AK-47s and handguns,” he said adding that he was forced into one of their vehicles and taken to La Barca “We saw two police vehicles [on the way to La Barca] and I thought there would be a shootout but … [the police] just let us pass.” Tomás was traveling on State Highway 604 with his family when he was cut off by armed men “Pointing their weapons at us they approached and asked us to identify ourselves One of them recognized us and shouted that we were acquaintances was traveling toward Yahualica when he was cut off by two pickup trucks on a bridge The archbishop of Guadalajara and the bishop of Zacatecas also recently found themselves in scary situations while traveling in Jalisco. Both men were stopped at organized crime roadblocks in the north of the state “They demand you say where you’re coming from what you’re doing,” said Cardinal José Francisco Robles Ortega Zacatecas Bishop Sigifredo Noriega Barceló said it was the first time he had encountered an organized crime checkpoint “We were going from Huejuquilla to Tenzompa … What struck me was that it wasn’t the National Guard or the army [who stopped us] They were people from one of the crime groups We take the [safety] measures that everyone takes [but] there’s no special protection [for bishops],” he said Jalisco Governor Enrique Alfaro asserted Tuesday that there are no organized crime checkpoints on the state’s highways “Freedom of passage is guaranteed in this state,” he said “There is no … roadblock on any highway in Jalisco Alfaro said he was surprised that Cardinal Robles chose to recount his experience to reporters rather than file a complaint with authorities “We have profound respect [for the archbishop but] we’re very surprised he made a media statement and not a formal complaint,” the governor said a University of Guadalajara security researcher described Alfaro’s remarks as “unfortunate,” saying that he demonstrated a lack of empathy with Robles and other victims of highway violence who often don’t report their experiences due to fear of repercussions The academic said the governor needs to acknowledge that a problem exists and work with federal authorities to stop it Villarreal noted that criminal groups set up roadblocks both to demonstrate they have control of a particular area and to stop undesirables from entering Unofficial checkpoints can be found in many other states including Sinaloa, where reporters and officials were stopped by armed men while traveling to one of President López Obrador’s events during his tour of the northern state in May With reports from Informador and Proceso but it’s hard to imagine them as anything other than members of the family they’ll do something that makes you wonder if they’re more human-like than they get credit for ever notice your pet’s ears perk up when you stream a song Ever wonder if your dog digs jazz or if your cat might be into rap Today, on National Pet Day in the U.S., Spotify is making its fan-favorite Pet Playlists experience accessible right within the Spotify app for all users (and their furry Since the experience first launched in 2020 pet lovers just can’t get enough—in the past year alone millions of Spotify users have discovered and created Pet Playlists After you tell us a little bit about your pet you’ll be gifted with a fully customized playlist based on your Spotify listening habits and your pet’s personality we also took a look at what type of music was trending on Spotify for puppies Dogs really are a man’s best friend, and we have the numbers to prove it. Searches for “puppy” on Spotify have increased nearly 700%* since January 2020. And since its launch in early 2021, streams of Spotify’s This Is Calming Music for Dogs playlist have increased by more than 330% in the U.S Cat owners might be feeling like it’s all gone to the dogs when it comes to pet-related playlists but there’s been plenty of love for other animals as well there has been an 800% increase in searches for “kitten,” a nearly 700% increase in searches for “hamster,” and a nearly 600% increase in searches for “bird” on Spotify.* you’ll now have a personalized selection of tunes asto a soundtrack for all those wonderful moments you spend together *Data was pulled from January 2021-January 2022 The Barcelona presidential candidate makes a bold statement Barcelona presidential nominee and former club president Joan Laporta made a recent statement where he called out Real Madrid president Florentino Perez’s first term Florentino Pérez when he saw that his team had become our mascota.” This is obviously more of a political move as Laporta is a main candidate to replace Josep Bartomeu and he is bringing up his record during his first term as Barcelona president Florentino Perez of course resigned in 2006 Laporta is clearly being a bit hyperbolic in saying that his performance at Barcelona caused Perez to resign from office this could be a preview of some of the rivalry between the two clubs intensifying once again A post shared by Managing Madrid (@managingmadrid) Leer en español Known for its colorful altars decorated with papel picado is a Mexican celebration that has transcended borders has survived the passage of time and has undergone transformations to continues to serve the memory of lost loved ones in the Latino community Among the changes that Día de Muertos has experienced is the practice of honoring pets on Oct 27 by including their photographs on ofrendas their favorite snacks and even their favorite toys are placed Such is the case of the operations manager at The Arizona Pet Project decided to celebrate the Day of the Dead by building a community altar for pets "It's really about pets being part of your family," Soto said you love them when they're in your life — just like your family — and you love them when they're gone." the organization offers services throughout the state of Arizona to help people continue to care for their pets and prevent them from ending up being adopted out Soto has invited the Phoenix community to honor her deceased furry friends by placing her photograph on the Day of the Dead ofrenda in the south Phoenix office Her mother makes the decorations by hand at her house and then takes them to the center so Soto and other volunteers can help her put together the offering the Day (of the Dead) and the time to celebrate it makes the feeling of joy much stronger than that of sadness," Soto said but you're so much more grateful that you had them." Remembering lost furry loved onesSoto lost her 14-year-old cat named Henry in March and seeing his photograph and his favorite toys on the small altar she built for him in his favorite space in her house has helped her overcome the pain that his death caused her She said this celebration helps people process their grief after losing someone and that the vibrant colors associated with the altar help people not fear death because it is a natural part of life building altars each year for the deceased is a generational and historical defense mechanism instilled in her as part of her culture Including her pets in this tradition happened organically since she has always considered them as part of her family Last year they put a photograph of her mother's pet Espi became Soto's grandmother's best friend as they talked and even watched television together Soto said it was interesting to see her grandmother experience having a pet for the first time since when she was a child her family never had pets inside the house Soto also said that having a pet is a different experience for people who belong to different generations and cultures "Nothing makes my heart happier than seeing someone walk their dog they would just run around and then come home." Soto shared that growing up she celebrated the Day of the Dead by making altars with “long white candles” in her home but that her main memories are of the days she spent in the cemetery with her family Soto said it was like having a “picnic” in the cemetery since after cleaning the graves of her deceased relatives everyone would start eating while listening to live music and talking this has been the way people celebrated the Day of the Dead on Nov known as “All Souls' Day,” according to the Catholic calendar These characteristic practices of the Day of the Dead were carried out in private in the U.S. but it was thanks to the Chicano Movement that the Day of the Dead celebrations were brought to the public sphere according to the professor of the Department of Latino and Caribbean Studies at Rutgers University Inspired by Indigenous and pre-Hispanic rituals more than 3,000 years old activists and artists participating in the Chicano Movement organized the first public exhibitions of the Día de Muertos in 1972 at the Self Help Graphics & Art gallery located in Los Angeles California and at La Raza Gallery located in San Francisco "Part of the Chicano movement was highlighting Mexican traditions and celebrating them with pride in a way that had not been done before," Marchi said "There was a big movement to embrace multiculturalism and be proud of your roots instead of trying to assimilate and hide your family history." In addition to promoting Day of the Dead parades Chicanos were also the first to politicize altars by dedicating them to people who died as victims of domestic violence people began to consider including their pets who is also the author of the book “Day of the Dead in the United States: The Migration and Transformation of a Cultural Phenomenon,” where she compiled his observations and conversations about the celebration of the Day of the Dead in the United States Mexico and other Central American countries As this celebration has gained popularity outside of Mexico Marchi began to observe changes in the altars and public displays that people make to celebrate the Day of the Dead Among them is the inclusion of figures of the Xoloitzcuintle — a type of dog native to Mexico that has no hair — since it was the companion of Miguel The Xoloitzcuintle was included in the story thanks to the creators of the Coco film consulting with Chicano and Latino artists who considered this dog an inherent part of the iconic celebration due to its relationship with Aztec culture remains of bones of the Xoloitzcuintle have been found along with remains of bones of people in Aztec ruins since these dogs were buried with their owners to be together in the other world and it was thanks to initiatives to keep the Xoloitzcuintle alive during the 1950s that the breed remains alive "It is true that this dog (the Xoloitzcuintle) has a history that goes back thousands of years in the Aztec culture," Marchi said people sometimes like to think of things as a straight line where this has been an unbroken line of our culture such as the impact of colonization on "the cultures and the near extinction of certain practices and the struggles to revive them in trying to bring them back and make them stronger." This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page their union symbolizes this analogy as they derive solidity from their cultural heritage RELATED: Santi Obcena’s Pokémon Barong Evokes Nostalgia Constantino’s family lineage takes root in Zamboanga hails from a family firmly planted in the fertile soil of Cagayan de Oro cultivating traditions steeped in warmth and hospitality unionizing a commitment that reproduces the strength and beauty of their love.  Constantino had envisioned her wedding taking place in Zamboanga challenges prompted her to reconsider this plan she found solace in the idea of integrating traditional Zamboanga wedding attire into their prenup shoot While hosting the wedding in Zamboanga City proved challenging their desire to pay homage to their familial origins remained resolute.  fate intervened when Constantino and Vazquez found themselves in Zamboanga for a family affair last February “I saw it as an opportunity,” she explained the idea of a prenup shoot with the backdrop of Zamboanga’s cultural body was unearthed  “I reached out to my designer friends in Zamboanga and asked if I could borrow a Mascota outfit for a quick photoshoot,” she recounts Ben Jason Caranay graciously agreed to lend her a Mascota ensemble It was this rather serendipitous moment where she felt a connection to her heritage As Constantino reminisced about her collaboration with Caranay and although I was planning to just use my camera for the shoot he contacted a photographer and makeup artist it was this whole official photoshoot,” she shares with a surprise “It turned out for the best because now we have these really beautiful and timeless images depicting family heritage.” Caranay instructed them to proceed to an atelier instead of picking up the single Mascota ensemble from his home Constantino’s emotions swelled as she described the moment she entered the atelier of renowned designer Federico Navarro “I was teary-eyed walking into the atelier,” she confesses “There before me were six beautiful Mascota de Zamboanga sets.” The memory of that moment still vivid in her mind “They simply said ‘take your pick’ and I was just overwhelmed with the beauty and intricacy of the designs.” “I chose Ben Jason’s for its soft but strong contrast with piña fabric beaded with black beads and florettes paired with a black floral skirt,” she explains a sense of admiration evident in her words “And I selected Federico’s because it’s white with a hint of blush pink with beautiful dainty beading and appliques.” Bea’s decision to incorporate both dresses reflected her appreciation for their beauty “Initially I was only going to wear one,” she says “but they were too beautiful to not add one more set.” Recalling the experience of donning the Mascota ensemble for the shoot Bea couldn’t help but feel a profound connection to her ancestors and the land they called home.  “It felt emotional for me,” she shares “As someone who considers heritage an integral part of my life wearing traditional attire feels like a nod to my ancestors and the hometowns where our family started.” The weight of history and tradition rested on her shoulders yet it was a burden she deemed not as unnecessary but rather as an honor to carry.  “I’m not sure if our shots contribute anything,” Bea continues “but I do hope they spark some curiosity about our hometown a certain interest to maybe know more about Zamboangueño culture and fashion and perhaps even visit someday.” Her desire to share the beauty and richness of her heritage shone through like verdant limbs reaching far and wide to touch the hearts of those who glimpse its majesty “I have a few more shots in next traditional outfits the next is Tausug which is interesting because it’s so different and vibrant.” Imagining the vibrant colors and intricate details of the Tausug attire one could almost feel the energy pulsating through her words “I have another Mascota outfit by Federico Navarro also,” she adds The anticipation of showcasing more of her cultural heritage at the wedding was palpable Bea’s passion for preserving tradition towered.  we worked with Chef Margarita Fores and her amazing team in incorporating our Mindanaoan heritage into the menu,” she explains “And they really crafted such a special and unique spread for our guests to enjoy.” One could almost taste the flavors of Mindanao as Bea described the culinary delights that awaited their guests “I’m excited for everyone to experience that!” she exclaims With each detail carefully curated to honor her heritage Bea’s wedding promised to be a celebration of culture and legacy is the branch of a tree that finds its strength rooted in culture: nurtured and watered proudly by Constantino As her wedding planning unfolds with the vitality of a cultural festival and unfettered by the constraints of mainstream expectations her reverence for her customs forms every aspect of the celebration branching out like the boughs of a mighty tree ingrained in the soil of her cultural heritage The journey to her big day is not just about saying “I do” but about proving that love knows no bounds—and neither does she Photos courtesy of BEA CONSTANTINOPhotography PHILLIP ENRIQUEZ © 2025 MEGA is a published and presented by One Mega Group, Inc., a subsidiary of AGC Power Holdings Corp. All rights reserved An estimated 10 to 20 percent of the worldwide population – around 1.5 billion people – is affected by pet allergies.1 Yet pet ownership is reported to be growing dramatically around the world.2 According to surveys by The American Pet Products Association (APPA) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) anywhere from 57 to 62 percent of American households have at least one pet.3 Yet an estimated 31 million Americans are allergic to animals including up to 30 percent of those who have asthma many allergic symptoms occur whenever they are exposed to common household pets It helps to understand how pets can trigger allergies and what steps can help protect you Below are 6 common misconceptions about pet allergies you can take action to live comfortably with the pets in your life Pet hair alone does not cause allergies – hair often carries saliva chemicals from urine like urea and ammonia Allergic reactions to pets are actually caused by these components of pet dander like microscopic skin flakes The hyperresponsive immune systems of those with allergies attack these otherwise harmless substances with the overproduction of immune cells called immunoglobulins (IgE) These cells stimulate inflammatory responses to help rid the body of the allergen.6 This is what triggers such frustrating symptoms like sneezing Animals with more fur are more likely to carry other allergens because of the larger surface area of hair that these allergens can adhere to.7 handle pet hair carefully and clean household dust with caution as it may contain pet dander that can trigger allergic reactions Consider wearing a mask when you clean areas frequented by your pets to help prevent dander from entering your airways and triggering allergy symptoms If you have a confirmed allergy to animals it usually will not get better through increasing exposure That’s according to the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy.8 studies have confirmed that early childhood exposure to cats and other animals may lower the risk of developing allergic reactions later in life A 2020 study in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology of 3,781 Finnish children found that exposure to dogs or cats early in life reduced the risk of developing asthma or skin reactions to allergens by age five.9 it’s worth noting that an earlier 2015 study in the same journal suggested that children between one and four years old may experience more severe allergy symptoms when exposed to a pet in the home.10 This indicates that while pet allergy symptoms may be more acute earlier in life pet exposure may have longer-term benefits in preventing more severe allergy symptoms In a 2011 study of over 8,000 European children researchers found that children continuously exposed to cats from the time they were one year old were 67 percent less likely than others to develop allergic asthma.11Another 2018 study in PLOS One of over 1,000 Swedish children also found that children with pets in the home growing up saw their risk of allergies drop from 49 percent (if they had no pets at all) to almost zero (if they had five or more pets).12 some breeds are believed to be better for allergy sufferers than other breeds Typically the best breeds are those that shed the least fur and/or are the most frequently bathed Smaller dogs also produce less saliva than do bigger dogs.13 The American Kennel Club recommends breeds that produce the least dander for allergy sufferers.14 Those breeds include: and other warm-blooded mammals can also trigger asthma and allergies in people with allergies to animal dander A 2005 study in Clinical and Molecular Allergy found that people with IgE hypersensitivity to pet dander had similar reactions to dander from guinea pigs.15 Birds are also a major problem for many allergy sufferers as birds release dander into the air through activities such as cleaning their feathers If you are allergic to animals but still want a pet Because of their microscopic size and jagged shape pet allergens easily stick to clothing and other fabrics and are carried to other locations Animal dander in sufficient levels to cause allergies can also be found in many public places such as the workplace Those with severe allergies also may want to avoid the homes of family and friends who have the type of pet that irritates their allergies Verdict: It depends on the air purifier Only a high-performance air purifier can help low quality air cleaners make little or no difference at all However, many allergy sufferers report that running a high-efficiency air purifier in combination with improved cleaning and exposure reduction methods has reduced or completely eliminated their allergic reactions to pets in their homes Verdict: It depends on the air purifier Only a high-performance air purifier can help However, many allergy sufferers report that running a high-efficiency air purifier [1] Chan SK, et al. (2018). Dog and cat allergies: Current state of diagnostic approaches and challenges [2] The Economist. (2019, June 22). Pet-ownership is booming across the world [3] Brulliard K, et al. (2019, January 31). How many Americans have pets? An investigation of fuzzy statistics [4] American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology [5] National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences [6] Ownby D, et al. (2016). Recent understandings of pet allergies [7] Zahradnik E, et al. (2014). Animal allergens and their presence in the environment [8] Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy. (2019). Common myths about allergy and asthma [9] Ojwang V, et al. (2020). Early exposure to cats, dogs and farm animals and the risk of childhood asthma and allergy [10] Pyrhönen K, et al. (2015). Dog and cat exposure and respective pet allergy in early childhood [11] Matheson MC, et al. (2011). Early-life risk factors and incidence of rhinitis: Results from the European Community Respiratory Health Study—an international population-based cohort study The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology [12] Hesselmar B, et al. (2018). Pet-keeping in early life reduces the risk of allergy in a dose-dependent fashion [13] Polovic N, et al. (2013). Dog saliva – an important source of dog allergens [14] AKC Staff. (2021, July 20). Hypoallergenic dog breeds: Best breeds for people with allergies [15] Zacharisen MC, et al. (2005). Severe allergic reactions to guinea pig [16] Lieberman P. (2014). Allergy to pet birds American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology featuring advanced HyperHEPA filtration for particles of all sizes and V5-Cell filtration for gases and odors The HealthPro Plus XE model includes smart air monitoring February is Responsible Pet Owner month. Mississauga Animal Services has many animals, including cats, dogs and other pets, like rabbits and guinea pigs, available for adoption. If you already own a pet, it’s important to ensure you’re providing them with the appropriate standard of care outlined in the Animal Care and Control By-law to help protect animals and ensure their well-being In addition, Animal Services welcomes foster parent volunteers to care for a pet in the short term until they are ready for adoption Dog pens and enclosures must meet specific measurements based on the size and number of dogs inside Animals must not be left in a pen or tethered for more than four consecutive hours the tether must be at least three metres or 9.84 feet The animal should be in view of the owner with access to food Another area of responsible ownership includes providing veterinary care to pets to relieve distress from injury Visit our website to learn more about the standards of pet care If you can no longer care for your pet based on these standards of care Rehoming your pet means finding another home for them without surrendering them to the shelter This means your pet won’t live at a shelter waiting to be adopted you can communicate directly with the new owner and provide first-hand information about your pet To rehome your pet, visit Home to Home. This service is free and does not allow money to be exchanged between owners. If you have questions, concerns, or want to discuss other ways to rehome your pet, contact the Animal Services Shelter Animal Services has responded to several disturbing animal cruelty concerns in Mississauga over the past few years including a cat being thrown from a moving vehicle Officers also found a plastic storage container left outside the shelter with two terrified cats inside Animal Services was able to rescue the animals providing medical attention and a safe place to recover There is no reason to resort to cruelty. To report cases of animal neglect or cruelty, please call the Ontario Animal Protection Call Centre at 1-833-926-4625. Violating these laws can result in sentences such as two years of jail time, fines up to $130,000 as an individual and a lifetime ban on pet ownership, among others Animal Services is available 24-7 to help with emergency animal rescue and investigate animal care complaints If you see an animal that is visibly sick or injured call 905-896-5858 and choose Option One immediately Only call 911 if a person or pet’s life is in danger a person has been seriously injured in an animal attack and needs medical attention or an animal attack is threatening public safety FORMER Rangers winger Ryan Kent is on the lookout for someone to look after his CROCODILE That's according to reports in Turkey which claim the ex-Light Blues star is advertising for someone to watch over his pet The 26-year-old, who left Ibrox in the summer on a free transfer to join Turkish giants Fenerbahce has sent the national press into a frenzy with his bizarre advertisement The job is said to come with a $3,000 salary and health insurance, an offer which another outlet Yenicag described as "astonishing" Turkish site EnsonHaber say Kent is "known to have a special interest in wild animals" Ibrox skipper James Tavernier once revealed that the forward owned TWO crocodiles during his time in Glasgow He even bought former Rangers teammate Nikola Katic a small snake for Christmas back in 2018 as an unconventional Secret Santa gift Kent has made four appearances so far this season for Fenerbahce, scoring on his debut in Europa Conference League qualifying. He penned an emotional farewell to the Ibrox faithful upon leaving Kent wrote on social media: “Thank you to all the Rangers fans “My time at Ibrox is something I will remember for the rest of my life “As a Liverpool academy player I followed Steven and Mick on loan - but that soon became five years as I immediately fell in love with the club and fans “I  have made some memories that I will look back on with great happiness “As a kid it is a dream to play in European competitions “But to do that in front of the Ibrox crowds is something else entirely Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here CATRIONA GRAY – Beauty queen Catriona Gray shared photos of herself wearing the classic Mascota – the traditional formal gown on Zamboangueñas Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray is a “One Town One Product” (OTOP) ambassadress for the Department of Industry (DTI) The program is a stimulus program for Micro and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs) to expand and market the local products OTOP PH said the Filipina-Australian beauty queen also met with the entrepreneurs in Zamboanga She was welcomed by Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco She shared their photos on her official Facebook Page Catriona Gray wore famous prints of Mindanao during her visit to the Yakan Weaving Community. She met the master weaver Zalma Ballati She also made a quick trip to Zamboanga’s beaches She uploaded her photos showcasing the beauty of the beaches on her Instagram account READ ALSO: Sam Milby Breaks Silence on Issues against Relationship w/ Catriona Catriona Gray shared “a glimpse into the life Zamboangueña in the 1700s” on her Facebook page She shared several photos of herself wearing the Mascota the traditional formal gown of Zamboanguenas She said the Mascota is made up of six (6) elements: the copiño (silk or cotton slip) The designer Erich Miñoza derived his inspiration from a traditional Chavacano song “Cucurukuk Cucudia,” she added Netizens couldn’t help but react to Catriona Gray’s lovely pictures Here are some of their comments from the post: @RodRisa Ortiz: “I wish i could wear those beautiful mascota one of these days such elegant & rich culture Chavacano You’re such a beauty Queen Catriona” @Em Jae Pi: “Tuloy pa din ang national costume competition char!! I appreciate that Queen Cat is continuously promoting our culture and heritage” so elegant and beyond beautiful!!!You always elevate everything in the highest level READ ALSO: Catriona & Sam Milby Are Now Living Together? Please like and follow/subscribe:Philnews YouTube ChannelPhilnews.ph FB PageViral Facts