Barack Obama has a Spanish mensaje personal for Puerto Rico. Unbeknownst to the English speaking public, Obama is promising Puerto Ricans independence as soon as he becomes president. OK, just kidding! But, check out the ad, which I swear is not dubbed! Obama really can roll his Rs.
Puerto Rico will hold its Democratic primary on June 1. Bill Clinton has assured Puerto Ricans that this is their rare opportunity to influence US presidential politics. Whether or not the island territory, which does not vote in the general election, isn't too late to the primary game is up for debate. But either way, do you think this ad, which showcases Barack Obama's Spanish-speaking skills, will help him wrap this thing up?
It may seem intuitive now, but when dial telephones first hit the scene, peeps needed a tutorial on how to use them. It was customary to have an operator do all the work up until that time, so the simple act of dialing for one's self was quite a task. The following vid was shown in movie theaters to educate the public on how to use the new self-serve telephones. It's interesting that a child was used for the demonstration. Did they already know that she was gonna grow up, become a teenager, and monopolize that phone? All. Night. Long.
When the guy you've been dating asks you over to his apartment for a romantic meal, you're extremely excited; it finally seems like things are getting serious. You're very curious to see where he lives and get more insight into his life, since right now he seems to good to be true. The moment he opens the door to his apartment, you're totally overcome by what you see. Would if be worse if . . .
This: Everything from the ceilings to the floors is a total disaster? It's not so much that it's dirty; it's just that there are things everywhere you look. You don't want to set your purse down for fear of losing it.
Or . . .
That: His apartment is so perfectly clean that you're not sure how he can actually live in it? It's beautifully decorated, but you can't get comfortable. When you accidentally spill an appetizer on the floor, you can actually see him tense up as he ferociously cleans.
Sharon Stone has become a bit of a Karma Chameleon, and apologized for her statement that the earthquake was China's Karma coming back to haunt them.
She said, "Due to my inappropriate words and acts during the interview, I feel deeply sorry and sad about hurting Chinese people." She's been removed from Dior ads in China following the incident.
Karma is an important concept for Buddhists, Hindus and Sikhs — but what is it exactly? The word translated simply means "action". The doctrine of karma developed and taugh by the Buddha, a spiritual teacher thought to have lived about 2,500 years ago. It simply means, whatever comes into existence does so in response to the conditions at the time, and in turn affects what comes after it. How was Sharon Stone wrong? To find out, read more
I like to pride myself on being a loyal, trustworthy friend, so when someone prefaces a secret or intimate conversation with "please don't tell anyone," I can't help but be a little offended. While I understand the notion of reiterating the importance of keeping a secret under wraps, I just assume that's standard friendship protocol. I could be a little too trusting, so ladies, do tell: When you confide in a good friend, do you still preface your confidential information with a "please just keep this between me and you"?
Mug shot humor. Who would've thunk? Never in a million years would I have guessed there'd be so many worthwhile mug shots on the net. And by "worthwhile," I mean downright disgraceful, hilarious, and quite possibly, inspiring. Click through the slideshow for a few of my personal faves and check here for more winners.
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Miami's Spanish-Speaking Population Outnumber English Speakers According to the AP: In many areas of Miami, Spanish has become the predominant language, replacing English in everyday life. Anyone from Latin America could feel at home on the streets, without having to pronounce a single word in English. But this situation, so pleasing to Latin American immigrants, makes some English speakers feel marginalized. In the 1950s, it's estimated that more than 80 percent of Miami-Dade County residents were non-Hispanic whites. But in 2006, the Census Bureau estimates that number was only 18.5 percent, and in 2015 it is forecast to be 14 percent. Hispanics now make up about 60 percent. According to the Census, 58.5 percent of the county's 2.4 million residents speak Spanish. 9 Comments
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