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Recreating That Flying House Scene From The Movie, “Up”

• March 6, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in Class, Cultural History, Film, Love, Travel
Tags: "Bedazzled", "Close Encounters of the Third Kind", "Good Morning America", "The Wizard of Oz", "Up", Adventures, Balloon, Balloons, Carl Fredericksen, Carl Frederickson, Children, Disney-Pixar, Ed Asner, Edward Asner, Fantasy, Film Iconography, GMA, Helium Balloons, House, Love, Pixar, Promises, Reality, Recreation, Shopping, South America, Sunday, Widower

“Machete” Looks Like THE Labor Day Weekend Movie Winner

• September 3, 2010 • 2 Comments

Posted in Acting, American History, American Politics, Celebrities/Royals, Chicanos/Latinos, Class, Crime, Cultural History, Drama, Film, Immigration, Mental Health/Psychology, Mexico, National Issues, People of Color, Teabagging Party, The Tea Party Movement
Tags: "Desperado", "Desperate Housewives", "La Bamba", "Runaway Train", "Spy Kids", Andrei Konchalovsky, Arizona, Champion, Character Actor, Cheech Marin, Cousin, Danny Trejo, Don Johnson, East San Jose, Entrepreneur, Fantasy, Good Fortune, Good Guy, Immigration, Inmigration, ITN Clothing, Jeff Fahey, Jessica Alba, King and Story Roads, Latinos, Lindsay Lohan, Low Lifes, Michelle Rodriguez, Pacoima CA, Quentin Tarantino, Ritchie Valens, Robert DeNiro, Robert Rodriguez, San Quentin, Steven Seagal, Superhero, Tattoo Artist, Testosterone, Thugs, Twelve Step Program, Uncle Machete, Voice Actor

Reading, Writing and Writers

• March 14, 2009 • Comments Off

Posted in Books, Fiction Writing
Tags: Adrienne Kennedy, Billie Holiday, Fantasy, Innocence, Interracial Novels, Jack Kerouac, James Purdy, Reality, Truth

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The New York Times

Racist Comments Cost Conservative Parkland Student a Place at Harvard June 18, 2019
The student, Kyle Kashuv, a recent graduate of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, had repeatedly used racial slurs in a written chat with classmates when he was 16.
UNC Children’s Hospital Suspends Most Complex Heart Surgeries June 18, 2019
The death rate among patients with the most serious heart conditions reached nearly 50 percent, newly released data show. State and federal regulators are investigating.
California Today: Power Failures Are Looming. Here’s How to Prepare for Wildfire Season. June 18, 2019
Tuesday: What you need to know to be ready for a power shut-off. Also: Representative Katie Porter supports an impeachment inquiry, and an appreciation of Ozomatli.
Memories of That Night at the Stonewall Inn, From Those Who Were There June 16, 2019
On June 28, 1969, a gay bar in Greenwich Village helped change the course of L.G.B.T.Q. history.
How History Changed Anita Hill June 17, 2019
Nearly 30 years after the Clarence Thomas hearings, she talks about the progress that’s been made and the issues that remain.
Man Gets 9 Years in Prison After Nuclear Bunker Project Ends in Worker’s Fiery Death June 18, 2019
A judge gave Daniel Beckwitt a relatively short sentence for second-degree murder, but told him his “intellectual arrogance” had led to the tragedy.
Comedian Wins $4.1 Million in Lawsuit Against The Daily Stormer June 17, 2019
The neo-Nazi website falsely accused the comedian, Dean Obeidallah, of committing terrorism. He hopes to give money to organizations that fight white supremacy.
Trump and Xi to Meet at G-20 After Stalled Trade Talks June 18, 2019
President Trump confirmed he will meet with President Xi Jinping next week, as the United States and China try to restart stalled progress toward a trade deal

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Bourbon Street reconstruction cost doubles, start of 2nd half delayed to May 2018 August 23, 2017
Final cost has jumped from original estimate of $6 million to over $13 million.
Should Congress ban the use of government shutdowns? February 12, 2019
Several pieces of legislation have been proposed to make shutdowns obsolete, but many lawmakers want the threat to negotiate with.
Should navigation apps warn when police are nearby? February 11, 2019
Some navigations apps do more than tell you when to turn left or right; they tell you when you're approaching a police checkpoint.
Was Matthew Whitaker disrespectful in his Congressional hearing? February 9, 2019
With days left before the Senate votes to confirm his successor William Barr, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker was called in to answer questions from the House Judiciary Committee
Should Ralph Northam resign? February 5, 2019
The governor initially admitted to being in the photo and apologized, only to recant the next day.
Should former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz actually run for president? January 31, 2019
Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, has announced his intention to explore a run for president.
Is it realistic to save money after college? January 28, 2019
Experts say that you should aim to save 25 percent of your gross pay by your early twenties and the equivalent of your annual salary by your thirties.
Can Democratic presidential nominees outrun their baggage? January 23, 2019
As the Democratic field for president becomes more crowded every day, every life decision and each vote is coming under intense scrutiny.

The Guardian, UK

Hong Kong protesters unimpressed by Lam’s ‘sincere’ apology June 18, 2019
Chief suggests extradition law effectively shelved but protesters say key demands ignoredHong Kong’s chief executive, Carrie Lam, has offered a “solemn” personal apology for the crisis that has engulfed the city since she tried to force a controversial extradition law on to the books. She also hinted on Tuesday that she had effectively shelved the legislatio […]
Michel Platini detained over award of 2022 World Cup to Qatar June 18, 2019
Former Uefa president detained in ParisPlatini taken into custody as part of investigationThe banned former Uefa president and France football legend Michel Platini has been detained in connection with a criminal investigation into alleged corruption relating to Fifa’s decision to host the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, French justice sources have confirmed. Plati […]
Photograph lays bare reality of melting Greenland sea ice June 17, 2019
Research teams traversing partially melted fjord to retrieve weather equipment release startling pictureRapidly melting sea ice in Greenland has presented an unusual hazard for research teams retrieving their oceanographic moorings and weather station equipment.A photo, taken by Steffen Olsen from the Centre for Ocean and Ice at the Danish Meteorological Ins […]
Iran will not wage war against any nation, says Hassan Rouhani June 18, 2019
Iranian president speaks after US said it was sending 1,000 more troops to regionIran has declared it “will not wage war against any nation” after the US announced that a further 1,000 troops are to be sent to the Middle East amid rising tensions.The US move, announced by the acting defence secretary, Patrick Shanahan, comes after the US blamed Iran for atta […]
Libra: Facebook launches cryptocurrency in bid to shake up global finance June 18, 2019
Digital currency will let billions of users make transactions but is raising privacy concerns•Facebook’s Libra launch will extend its global domination•All you need to know about Facebook’s new cryptocurrencyFacebook has announced a digital currency called Libra that will allow its billions of users to make financial transactions across the globe, in a move […]
Trump to launch 2020 campaign amid confusion over mass deportation threat – live June 18, 2019
President to address rally in Orlando, FloridaSupreme court decision awaited on census citizenship questionSign up for the US briefing and get a new perspective 2.32pm BST And, in opposition quarters, scorn and revulsion. The prospect of him really going off on another prejudiced mega-rant tonight is making me queasy. 2.23pm BST Let’s begin with Trump’s twee […]
Madrid’s new rightwing council suspends low-emissions zone June 18, 2019
Protests planned as People’s party rolls back key policy of Spanish capital’s former mayorMadrid’s new rightwing city council has begun rolling back one of the flagship initiatives of the last mayor three days after taking office by in effect shutting down the Spanish capital’s low-emissions zone.The plan, known as Madrid Central, covers 472 hectares (1,166 […]
Barclay and Barnier clash on citizens' rights under no-deal Brexit June 18, 2019
EU negotiator urged to rethink decision to reject plea by UK to ringfence key part of dealThe EU’s chief negotiator has been asked to think again after rejecting an appeal by the UK’s Brexit secretary for the full gamut of citizens’ rights in the withdrawal agreement to be protected in the event of a no-deal exit.In a clear signal from Brussels that it is no […]

The BBC

Gulf crisis: US sends more troops amid tanker tension with Iran June 18, 2019
The US has blamed Iran for attacks on two oil tankers in the region, claims Iran calls "unfounded".
Hong Kong protests: Carrie Lam sorry for extradition controversy June 18, 2019
Carrie Lam apologises for a bill that sparked mass protests and signals it may not pass.
Michel Platini questioned over awarding of World Cup to Qatar June 18, 2019
Former Uefa president Michel Platini is being questioned by French anti-corruption investigators over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.
Berlin backs five-year rent freeze amid housing pressure June 18, 2019
Rents have soared in the German capital - and now politicians are moving to keep flats affordable.
Panic amid Toronto Raptors victory parade gunfire June 18, 2019
Four people are injured in shooting as the Toronto Raptors celebrate their first NBA title.
German road toll discriminates against foreigners - ECJ June 18, 2019
A planned German fee is unfair because it relies on drivers from other states, says the top EU court.
US and Russia clash over power grid 'hack attacks' June 18, 2019
Russia has countered attempts to hack into its infrastructure, says Kremlin spokesman.
Deadly earthquake hits China's Sichuan province June 18, 2019
At least 12 people were killed and scores injured in the 6.0 magnitude tremor south-east of Chengdu.