Rodeo

Rodeo (/ˈroʊdiːoʊ/ or /roʊˈdeɪ.oʊ/) is a competitive sport that arose out of the working practices of cattle herding in Spain, Mexico, and later the United States, Canada, South America, Australia and New Zealand. It was based on the skills required of the working vaqueros and later, cowboys, in what today is the western United States, western Canada, and northern Mexico. Today it is a sporting event that involves horses and other livestock, designed to test the skill and speed of the cowboys and cowgirls. American style professional rodeos generally comprise the following events: tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, bareback bronc riding, bull riding and barrel racing. The events are divided into two basic categories: the rough stock events and the timed events. Depending on sanctioning organization and region, other events such as breakaway roping, goat tying, or pole bending may also be a part of some rodeos.

American rodeo, particularly popular today within the Canadian province of Alberta and throughout the western United States, is the official state sport of Wyoming, South Dakota, and Texas. The iconic silhouette image of a "Bucking Horse and Rider" is a federal and state-registered trademark of the State of Wyoming. The Legislative Assembly of Alberta has considered making American rodeo the official sport of that province. However, enabling legislation has yet to be passed.

Rodeo (Garth Brooks song)

"Rodeo" is a song written by Larry Bastian, and recorded by American country music artist Garth Brooks. It was released in August 1991 as the first single from his album Ropin' the Wind. It peaked at number three on the U.S. country chart but reached number-one on the Canadian country chart.

Background and writing

Garth provided the following background information on the song in the CD booklet liner notes from The Hits:

"If one looks down the list of music's greatest writers of all time, I couldn't imagine the list being complete without the name of Larry Bastian. The song 'Rodeo' was originally titled 'Miss Rodeo.' It was a female song, where the artist sang about how she could not compete with the sport of rodeo. I tried to get every female I know in the industry to cut this song. When the last told me she just didn't hear it, I began to wonder if that meant i was supposed to do something with it. This song was recorded in 1981 as a demo, and for ten years it sat silent. We got a hold of it, and the band's version of it just stunned me. This song has always been a favorite live, and I hope as long as I get to play live, this will always be on the list."

Rodeo Municipality

Rodeo is one of the 39 municipalities of Durango, in north-western Mexico. The municipal seat lies at Rodeo. The municipality covers an area of 1,854.9 km².

As of 2010, the municipality had a total population of 12,788, up from 11,231 as of 2005.

As of 2010, the town of Rodeo had a population of 4,666. Other than the town of Rodeo, the municipality had 71 localities, the largest of which (with 2010 population in parentheses) was: Abasolo (1,208), classified as rural.

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Plastic

Generic term used in the case of polymeric material that may contain other substances
to improve performance and/or reduce costs.

Note 1: The use of this term instead of polymer is a source of confusion and thus is
not recommended.

Note 2: This term is used in polymer engineering for materials often compounded that
can be processed by flow.

Plastic is a material consisting of any of a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic organics that are malleable and can be molded into solid objects of diverse shapes. Plastics are typically organic polymers of high molecular mass, but they often contain other substances. They are usually synthetic, most commonly derived from petrochemicals, but many are partially natural.Plasticity is the general property of all materials that are able to irreversibly deform without breaking, but this occurs to such a degree with this class of moldable polymers that their name is an emphasis on this ability.

Due to their relatively low cost, ease of manufacture, versatility, and imperviousness to water, plastics are used in an enormous and expanding range of products, from paper clips to spaceships. They have already displaced many traditional materials, such as wood, stone, horn and bone, leather, paper, metal, glass, and ceramic, in most of their former uses. In developed countries, about a third of plastic is used in packaging and another third in buildings such as piping used in plumbing or vinyl siding. Other uses include automobiles (up to 20% plastic), furniture, and toys. In the developing world, the ratios may be different - for example, reportedly 42% of India's consumption is used in packaging. Plastics have many uses in the medical field as well, to include polymer implants, however the field of plastic surgery is not named for use of plastic material, but rather the more generic meaning of the word plasticity in regards to the reshaping of flesh.

Plastic (Joey Tafolla album)

Plastic is the third studio album by guitarist Joey Tafolla, released on July 16, 2001 through Mascot Records.

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Joey Tafolla and Ken Tamplin. 

Personnel

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Plastic (2011 film)

Plastic is a 2011 horror crime film. It was written and directed by Jose Carlos Gomez and stars North Roberts, Colleen Boag, and Matthew Prochazka. The film was mostly shot in Villa Park, Illinois. Plastic has won several awards, and is now available on DVD and Video on Demand.

Plot

The story centers on serial killer Albert Mullin, and his final killing spree.

Production

Filmed mostly in Villa Park, Plastic was shot in fourteen days. Other locations included Chicago, Geneva, Illinois, and Elgin, Illinois.

Festivals and Awards

-Indie Horror Film Festival, 2012; Best Supporting Actor (Christian Gray), and Directors Choice Award (Jose Carlos Gomez).

-Park City Film Music Festival, 2012; Official Selection.

-Fright Night Film Festival, 2012; Official Selection.

-Columbia Gorge International Film Festival, 2012; Official Selection.

-The Prairie State Film Festival, 2012; Best Feature, and Directors Choice Award.

-Action on Film International Festival, 2012; Official Selection.

-The Chicago Horror Film Festival, 2012; Seven nominations. Won Best Actor (North Roberts).