The two racist rants by a white woman in Torrance, California, have recently gone viral. He faces a young Asian American who is exercising in a public park. For no logical reason, the woman starts a racist spiel and tells the woman to go back to whatever Asian country she is from (using some expletives… Continue reading
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Ludmilla Tueting: ‘My heart is Nepalese’
Ludmilla Tüting is a sturdy, cultured, emancipated and bespectacled Teutonic woman who makes no secret of the fact that she lives in a Berlin Hinterhof (backyard) in Kreuzberg (West Berlin) and yearns to see a horizon, especially with silhouettes of pagodas. In the distance. It almost sounds like Berlin is a city with a lost… Continue reading
Gorey Castle – Jersey Pride
Gorey Castle is a titan among castles. It looms against the horizon over Jersey’s most iconic harbor, a monolithic, brooding presence that watches over the golden sands of the East Coast. Mont Orgueil is its French name, meaning “pride,” and the title serves it well. Today, Gorey Castle is a star tourist attraction, an icon… Continue reading
Start the end of the year
The end of the year is a time of hindsight and anticipation. For fundraising events, especially those responsible for planned giving, remember everything you didn’t do and anticipate everything that needs to be done before December 31st. Helping your donors meet the December 31 tax deadline means you can plan to stay longer and do… Continue reading
Top ten bar movies
Considering that many of us spend a great deal of time in bars, it is surprising that few movies have bars as a central element of the story. There are classic bar scenes (Star Wars Cantina, for example, or the lounge at High Noon), but few movies feature a bar as a character unto itself.… Continue reading
Reggaeton – Here to Stay
“Hey My Song”; Listen to my song. Latinos, Puerto Ricans in particular, have been affirming this for years. Trying that anyone who wants to listen to listen to his music: Reggaeton. A mix of Spanish rap style lyrics over a fast reggae drum beat. Many people in the US tried reggaeton for the first time… Continue reading
Alexis de Tocqueville
The French sociologist and political theorist Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859) traveled to the United States in 1831 to see its prisons and returned with a large number of more extensive observations that he codified in “Democracy in America” (1835), probably the most important publications of the 19th century. With its scathing remarks on individualism and… Continue reading
The meaning of seemingly random numbers mentioned in popular rock songs
Paul Simon was probably right, but he definitely misled us when he sang, “Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover.” The song actually only mentions four or five ways to get out of a relationship, like Jack sneaking out the back, Stan finding a new plan, or Lee leaving the key. I’ve always wanted to hear… Continue reading
How to perform the pedigree using some simple steps like Triple H
Kick your opponent close to the belly with enough force for him to lean forward. Put his head between your thighs. Put your arms behind your back and clasp your hands. The position of your arms should resemble the wings of a butterfly. Now, these are the most important parts of the move. Jump back… Continue reading
How to get the best sound quality in your car
Your car could be a great place to enjoy your favorite music, yet many of you still tolerate questionable sound quality that you would never tolerate with your home theater system. There are also those who try to mount sophisticated sound systems in their vehicles, but a single installation mistake can prevent the sound system… Continue reading