Whether you loved him or hated him, it was hard not have an opinion on Hugo Chavez. Even in death, he continues to divide people. In the hours after he lost his long bout with cancer, the streets of Caracas were filled with citizens in mourning. Their somber expressions stood in sharp contrast to Venezuelan … Continue reading
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Harlem shmarlem shake
Am I the only one who has had enough of this stupid new ‘dance’ craze?! I’ll admit to being a bit of a hater, having not yet created some viral internet fad that might earn me some money and exposure to facilitate early retirement. But the bottom line is that most of the shakes we’ve … Continue reading
Bye Bye Benedict
Benedict XVI has become the first pope to abdicate in nearly 600 years. In his last public address to his followers he said he was “simply a pilgrim beginning the last leg of his pilgrimage on this earth.” He seemed relieved as he turned back inside, a genuine smile on his face gave him an aura notably different than … Continue reading
Cops Gone Wild
The other day my friend told me, “I’m mad they got my boy!” He was talking about Christopher Dorner, an ex-cop who says he was wrongfully fired by the LAPD because he tried to report abuse and racism in the force. He allegedly went on a revenge inspired killing rampage that led to the death … Continue reading
Here we go again… Django Unchained
Quentin Tarantino gets on my nerves. I like (some of) his movies, but there is something about the guy that rubs me the wrong way. Maybe it’s the way he comes across on camera. For starters, I wish he’d stop making crappy appearances in his movies. His last role in Django Unchained was particularly painful. … Continue reading
