De esta forma, ante la ausencia de la directora del ICC, Cecilia Wolf, durante el anuncio formal de la exposición, el director administrativo del recinto, Eduardo Zamarripa, en su representación, refirió que la muestra consta de 86 piezas “de cerámica, barro y vidrio” en su mayoría, pertenecientes a la parte del acervo que en custodia guarda el ICC; además, se exhiben tres pinturas de Montenegro, un retrato del renombrado poeta jalisciense Elías Nandino y dos más de Jorge Enciso, quien colaboró –al lado del Dr. Atl– con el pintor en la recopilación de estas piezas, cuando se organizó, a principios de la década de los veinte del pasado siglo, la primera exposición en la Ciudad de México sobre artes populares.

Así, en palabras del coordinador de exposiciones del ICC, Víctor Guzmán, es la primera vez que se expone parte del acervo de Montenegro que en custodia posee la institución desde 2006, cuando se exhibieron piezas en la antigua estación de tren en Chapala (antes de lo cual se mostró en el Instituto Nacional de la Cerámica).

En la actualidad, señaló Guzmán, el total de piezas que integran la colección de Montenegro no se conoce, aunque la parte que alberga el ICC consta de cerca de un millar de piezas, algunas de las cuales se hallan en proceso de restauración –en la Ciudad de México–; con todo, enfatizó, el acervo completo consta de “una cantidad impresionante” de obras.

Refirió que “el estado general de la colección es bueno” pero, reconoció, “lo más deteriorado” eran piezas de madera torneada originarias de Michoacán (pues el acervo consta de obras provenientes de esta entidad, además de Jalisco, Aguascalientes y Puebla).

Por otra parte, estableció, el criterio a seguir para la selección de los trabajos en esta muestra se centró en las piezas de barro, debido a que Jalisco es un importante productor de arte cerámico y, además, la ciudad alojó una importante “fábrica de vidrio soplado o prensado”, cuyos propietarios eran de Puebla, de la cual proceden algunas de las obras en vidrio.

Sobre las piezas del acervo, aseguró Zamarripa que “es necesario que se saquen a exhibición”, de manera que “los jaliscienses sepamos lo que tenemos” y, agregó, se espera que esta muestra represente “el inicio de otras que se harán posteriormente”.

Aclaró, sin embargo, que no siempre es posible exhibir obras de las colecciones a resguardo en el ICC, pues se tiene una programación que se hace con tiempo y cuyo objetivo es “optimizar el número de salas” pero, respecto de este tipo de obras en custodia, la muestra que se inaugura hoy significa “uno de los pasos a seguir” para conseguir que puedan apreciarse estas piezas por el público.

Zamarripa afirmó que se espera “una afluencia significante” de visitantes a esta exhibición –aunque opinó que hablar institucionalmente de estos temas es “árido”– y, en este tenor, Guzmán intervino para expresar su deseo de que esta exposición “sirva de incentivo para valorar estas manifestaciones de arte nuestro”.

La entrada al evento será con boleto controlado, distribuidos por la Secretaría de Cultura de Jalisco.

Fuente: La Jornada

I. Statistics: Figures on the surname ‘Zamarripa’ in the US

Many of us whose surname is Zamarripa have either little or no knowledge and/or understanding of our last name’s history or origin, but do know the national statistics? I found a useful and comprehensive Web site that utilizes national census and the phonebook to calculate an estimate of individual last names, here is what I found regarding the surname ‘Zamarripa’:

1. In the US there are 636 phone book entries with the surname Zamarripa and approximately 2.291 persons with this name.Thus, the surname Zamarripa the 14211. Most frequent name in the US [1].
2. People with this surname live in 33 states. Most occurrences are in Texas: 296.
3. Other states with lots of occurrences are :

California (124), Florida (33), Illinois (29),Colorado (25), Minnesota (13), Ohio (12), Indiana (10), Michigan (9), as well asArizona (8).

II. The following surnames sound like Zamarripa: Zamarippa, Zamaripa, Zammarripa,Zamarrip, Zamarriba, Zumerov, Zamorripa, Zammaripa, Zinnurov, Zamarrippa,Zamirripa, Zamrripa, Zamarrepa, Zamarripo, Zamarrpa, Zamorov, Zanarb,Zommerhoff, Zamora-B, Zhmarev, Zhmareva, Zumorov, Zemribo, Zmarripa.

I. Estadísticas: cifras relativas al apellido ‘Zamarripa’ en España

Muchos de nosotros (los Zamarripas) tenemos un entendimiento o conocimiento breve de nuestro apellido, “Zamarripa” pero ¿sabemos las estadísticas o nuestro origen? He encontrado un recurso útil vía la Web que utiliza información nacional y local en diferentes rejones del mundo, por ejemplo:

1. En España hay 120 personas censadas con el apellido Zamarripa y aproximadamente 131 personas que llevan este apellido[1].
2. Con lo que Zamarripa es el 18972º apellido más frecuente en España.
3. Estas personas viven en 52 provincias. El mayor número de apariciones se da en Vizcaya: 107. Otras provincias con abundantes apariciones son Guipúzcoa (7), así como Valencia (6).

II. Los siguientes apellidos suenan parecido a Zamarripa:

Zamora, Sempere, Samper,Simarro, Sanjurjo, Suñer, Senra, Zahonero, Zumaquero, Sampere, Samperio,Soneira, Senar, Soñora, Sangra, Señor, Sunyer, Sineiro, Semper, Zamarra, Sangare,Zamarro, Sainero, Zumarraga, Sanjorge, Cimarra, Samarra, Senero, Soumare,Sumareh.

Like I stated in the last entry, becoming a vegetarian is not for everyone without the willpower, determination and commitment. I found an online suggestions that I feel will be helpful in helping those who are considering in becoming a vegetarian. Let me know what you think.

1. Have good reasons. “If you just want to become vegetarian for kicks, you probably won’t stick with it for long — not because it’s hard, but because any lifestyle change or habit change requires a little bit of motivation. You need to first think about why you want to become vegetarian, and really believe in it. The rest is easy“. I know and stay firm in what I believe in, for that reason I am determined to continue in being vegetarian; and by having the support from friend and family I continue doing what I do.
2. Read up. Like doing something new, I tend to google/research (it’s my passion to learn something). “I suggest you do so with vegetarianism. Check out a couple of good books from the library (or better yet, borrow from vegetarian friends). And there are tons and tons of good sites on the Internet”. Here is one that I found very interesting GoVeg.com.
3. Find good recipes. You don’t need to go out and buy a bunch of new cookbooks, although that’s certainly an option. But again, there are many great recipes online. Try GoVeg.com … another favorite of mine is Post Punk Kitchen (also see their forums). In fact, it can all be a little overwhelming … but don’t worry, you don’t need to decide on anything. Just look through the recipes, take note of a few that look really good, and decide to try a few of them. You have the rest of your life to test out other recipes!
4. Try one recipe a week. My suggestion is just to try one new vegetarian recipe a week. If you like it, add it to your collection of staple recipes that you eat on a regular basis. If the recipe isn’t that great, try another next week. Soon, you’ll have a good list of 5-10 great recipes that you love to cook and eat. And really, whether you’re vegetarian or meat eater, that’s probably all you really eat on a regular basis anyway (for dinner, at least). Most people only have 7-10 recipes that they cook regularly. Once you have that many vegetarian recipes, you are good to go.
5. Substitutions. Also try your regular recipes that you love, but instead of using meat, use a meatless substitute. So if you love to eat spaghetti or chili, for example, substitute a ground-beef alternative from Bocca or Morning Star and just cook it the way you normally would. There are alternatives for just about any kind of meat, and some of them are quite good. You can go on eating what you normally eat, but meatless.
6. Start with red meat. I suggest a gradual transition into vegetarianism … although you can do it all at once, I’ve found that for many people, a gradual transition works better. There’s no need to give up all meat at once. Try a few new recipes, maybe eat one vegetarian meal for the first week, two for the second, and so on. If you do this, start with red meat, as it is typically the least healthy.
7. Then the other meats. After a couple of weeks of going without red meat, try cutting out pork for a couple of weeks. Then cut out chicken, the seafood. With this two-week approach (and you can even make it 3 weeks or a month for each stage if you want to go more slowly), you’ll hardly notice the difference. I’ve found that I don’t crave meats anymore, although I did for about a week.
8. Consider dairy & eggs. Vegetarians vary widely on this, so there’s no mandate to give up dairy or eggs if you’re giving up meat. Do what feels right for you. But if you go meatless for awhile, and want to try to go a little further (in terms of health, the environment, and helping animal suffering), consider these foods. For one thing, they are often high in saturated fat, especially compared to soy alternatives. It was easy for me to give up eggs, as I’ve never been a huge fan, but transitioning to soy milk took a few days to get used to … although I can’t stand the taste of milk now. :)
9. Think about your staples. A useful exercise is to make a list of foods you regularly eat, for breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts and snacks. Not meals, but ingredients. And then think about vegetarian alternatives, and make a new list. For example, instead of eating chicken in a stir-fry dish, you might try tofu. With a new list of staples, you should have no trouble stocking your fridge and pantry.
10. All in one go. Some people prefer to give up meat all at once. While this takes a little more determination than the gradual solution I advocate, it’s not that hard, really. Just prepare yourself by taking some of the steps above (finding recipes, substitutes, a new list of staples, and reading as much as possible), and then give it a shot. It should only take a few days to get used to it, and then you’ll have very little trouble after that. The only issues you’ll have to work out, once you’re used to going without meat, are things like eating out, eating at others’ houses, and other similar issues. Read on for more on these.
11. Adequate protein. One myth about vegetarianism is that you don’t get enough protein. Actually, meat eaters usually take in way more protein than they need. Protein requirements for the average adult are lower than people think. If you eat a varied diet (not just junk food, for example) that includes vegetables, grains, beans, nuts, soy protein and the like, you will be fine. It would hard to create an eating plan where you’re getting inadequate protein (the junk food example would be one). Another myth is that you need to eat different types of protein within a single meal (or even a single day) to get complete protein from plants … actually, as long as you eat varied proteins (such as those listed above) over a few days, you’ll be fine. And soy protein is a complete protein, just like meat.
12. Junk food. Again, you can be a vegetarian and be very unhealthy, if you eat junk food. Being a vegetarian is not a license to eat junk food (although you can probably indulge yourself a little more often now that you’re not eating meat). Try to stick with fruits and veggies, whole grains, beans, nuts, soy protein, low-fat dairy and other nutritious foods for the most part.
13. Ethnic food. One of the great things about becoming a vegetarian is that it often spurs people to try new and interesting ethnic foods (or reminds them of foods they love but don’t eat much). Great vegetarian dishes can be found all over the world, from Italian pasta to many Indian dishes to spicy Thai food to Chinese, Ethiopian, Moroccan, Mexican, South American and more. It can be interesting to do a series of theme weeks, trying vegetarian dishes from a certain country for one week, and then moving around the world and sampling other great ethnic foods.
14. Tell friends & family. If you’re really going to become a vegetarian, you’ll have to talk to the people you know and love about it. You’ll still be dining with them, at restaurants, at their homes, at social gatherings, at work, and so it’ll be better for everyone involved if they know what you’re doing (they might prepare a vegetarian dish for you, or you might bring one for them to try), and if they know the reasons why. Some people might have a hard time with it. Just try to explain it to them, without getting defensive or argumentative, and ask them to be understanding (and maybe to give some of your food a try). Don’t try to force vegetarianism on anyone, or sound preachy, but do give them more information if they’re interested.
15. Have fun. Most of all, don’t make becoming a vegetarian be a restrictive, grueling ordeal. If you feel like you’re depriving yourself, you won’t last long. But if you feel like you’re doing something good, and trying out some great-tasting food, you’ll stick with it for much longer (for life, I hope). Have a great time along the way.
16. Plan ahead. Often what gets in the way of new vegetarians is that they go somewhere, and don’t think of what they might have to eat. Going to a party or a dinner can be much better if you prepare a great dish and bring it along (let the host know about it first). An errands trip doesn’t have to result in you going to McDonalds, starving, if you pack a lunch or bring some snacks.
17. Cook ahead. Another problem is when we don’t have any vegetarian food ready to eat, and so we resort to whatever is easiest (if we don’t feel like eating or are too hungry to wait). Instead, you could cook a big pot of vegetarian chili or soup or something, and have it in the fridge for when you’re hungry and don’t have time to cook.
18. Vegetarian snacks. I love to eat fruits and cut-up veggies, but there are lots of other great snacks you can eat. Roasted (or raw) almonds, hummus and pitas or veggies, blue corn chips and salsa, low-fat granola, berries with soy yogurt, whole-grain cereals, Kashi crackers … dozens and dozens of snacks, actually, if you take a look around. Have plenty on hand, at home, at work, and on the road.
19. Vegetarian restaurants. There’s only one vegetarian restaurant on Guam, and unfortunately it’s closed on nights and weekends (it’s a Seventh-Day Adventist joint, open for lunch on weekdays, and it’s great). But you might live in an area with dozens of great vegetarian restaurants. Give them a try! You might discover some wonderful food, and thank your lucky stars you decided to give vegetarianism a try. Otherwise, most restaurants will have some vegetarian options, or can cook you a vegetarian dish on request.
20. Vegetarian convenience foods. In your supermarket’s frozen section, you’ll probably find a lot of vegetarian foods that can be microwaved. You might give some of these a try (I love the Amy’s brand). Beware that, like most convenience foods, these are more expensive than home-cooked stuff, and most likely not as healthy. But you can find some fairly healthy foods there too. At any rate, it’s always good to have a couple of convenience foods in the freezer, just in case.

I know it was not easy for me like I said, I did not start in eating vegetables right way; it was a phase for me. But what made me want to change my eating habits was my junior year in high school (seven years ago,wow?), I had a bad experience with uncooked meat at some restaurant (McD’s). Since that moment and the food poisoning, ugh! I became cautious with what I ate that I told myself, “I’m not going to eat meat outside the house, only chicken.” Since that moment, I slowly and gradually phased in becoming a vegetarian. At first it was hard but my body got used to it, it was not an easy transition. But there came a point that I stopped and turned back to a “cautious-meat-eater,” breaking all that I worked hard for, a big letdown. I guess during that time, I lacked the will and motivation. But today’s story is different, I’ve become more confident, firm in what I believe about eating meat.

But today, gave me more reason that meat is not for me, I need to make that change for good! We had a cook-out at my house, the usual: hamburgers, steak and chicken; and after helping my dad at the grill, I came to the realization NO MORE meat for me. I felt sick and nauseous, I still feel the same way. But here are steps and ways to transition in becoming a Vegetarian that I found online, it’s help me. But it’s important to find the inner willpower because without it we will be a house made out of sand venerable to any physical/psychological condition. But, it’s important to have the support from the ones you love, but most importantly their understanding. I am thankful to have family and friends that understand my dietary choice.

Why Become Vegetarian?

Again, like many people know and understand Vegetarianism is not for everyone. I know that there are many people who are meat lovers, they are fanatically devoted to their meat as it nuns are devoted to the Church. I can relate to many of y’all because I used to be in those shoes, but like new shoes we have to break them in first so our feet can get use to them, right? Well, if you already eating a healthy and living a healthy lifestyle then you can understand the following. Which might not be an interest for you?

Keep in mind, there are some reasons, for all us to consider, and these are just short introduction, but you can check out – these: 49 reasons ,  21 reasons for more information to guide you along the path to new lifestyle:

1. Cut the fat. While meat provides a lot of protein, it also provides a ton of fat — especially saturated fat. Which means that by cutting out meat, you’ll be cutting out a lot of bad fat, and replacing it with things that are probably not only lower in fat, but that contain some good fats. This greatly reduces your risk of heart disease, and in fact numerous studies have shown that vegetarians tend to have a lower risk of heart disease, as well as hypertension, diabetes, cancer and other diseases. Read more here.
2. Less food poisoning. Food poisoning gets millions of people each year — and many of them from meat, which is a good breeding ground for harmful bacteria, especially if not stored, prepared or cooked exactly right. Cut out meat and you lower your risk of food poisoning (especially if you also cut out eggs and dairy, but that’s optional).
3. Reduce the suffering. You probably don’t want to hear about the horrific treatment of animals that are raised for food, even before they are slaughtered for our benefit. But suffice it to say, there are great amounts of suffering involved, and by cutting out meat, you are reducing your involvement in that. Read more here.
4. Help the environment. There are actually numerous ways that the meat industry harms the environment, from a waste of our resources (animals raised for food eat enough grain to feed the world), to a waste of fuel, to the pollution caused by their waste matter, and much more. Read more about that here.
5. Help your weight loss. It’s possible to be vegetarian and eat very unhealthy foods, including Coke and fries and fried stuff and pizza and chips. But it’s much more difficult. Studies repeatedly show that vegetarians are slimmer and are less likely to be obese than meat eaters. If you’re trying to lose weight, being a vegetarian can be a good part of your program.
6. Get more nutrition. In general (though not necessarily), vegetarians replace meat with more nutritious foods, such as fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains, and so on. If you do that, you will be getting more of the nutrients your body needs, giving you better health, less illness, and more energy.

I know it’s been a WHILE since I’ve posted anything on my blog. I guess Twitter just got to me, I’ve become addicted Twitter, ha ha ha! If you would have asked me a couple months ago about Twitter, I would have said, “Twitter is for losers!” But now I’ve become the loser, ha ha ha :) Oh the irony. I know I said I had a lot of time, which I do, but a lot of things have been happening in my life. And one of them is finding a job, it’s been my top priority! It’s not easy, there have been many let downs and disappointments and even frustrations. But it’s all for the best, I have to wait and be patient; that does not mean I am not going to stop applying and hassling employers :)

What have I been up to other than job searching? Well, this past weekend I had a Southeast Drift event, “Triple Threat II” at Turner Field parking lot. Like every event, I manned the entrance booth and maintained an excellent customer service :) But, I also celebrated one of my dear friends birthday, Ana, it was a three day birthday celebration :) I made sure I made her 21st birthday worth remembering. We had some good Cuban lunch at her grammas and watch some movies and hanged out at her brother’s house on Friday. Then we spent all day Saturday at Turner Field from 4 am until 7 pm, but we ended with a Southeast Drift Tradition, Stake and Shack. Sunday, I had lunch with her parents at Longhorn, then headed to the PGA Sports Store for some golfing and ended our day at her house half-way watching “Chaos Theory.” What a weekend, right? Yeah I know, but this weekend is Father’s day :) OMG right? I just realized today it’s this weekend. ha ha ha!

Keep note, I will post more and event add full length movies so you can enjoy as well. I want this blog to be more about all the things I enjoy like because maybe you might retain: something new, learn something new or appreciate something new, etc.

until the new blog, which will probably be another one today, right after this one, maybe a movie?

-Jonathan