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Ciudad de la Furia -- Soda Stereo
One of my fave songs... that's it
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Spanish-language TV journalists paid less
For the past two ratings periods Spanish-language KDTV's newscast has beaten most of its San Francisco Bay Area English-language competitors in various ratings contests. But when it comes to Spanish-language television news, high ratings don't translate into high salaries.
Many KDTV reporters and producers, like their counterparts at Spanish-language stations across the country, earn roughly one-fourth less in base pay than their competitors at English-language stations.
For the past two ratings periods Spanish-language KDTV's newscast has beaten most of its San Francisco Bay Area English-language compe... more -
Obama downplays criticism over bilingual comments
"Democrat Barack Obama batted away conservative criticism Friday over a comment he made about Americans’ lack of foreign language skills.
“The Republicans jumped on this. I said, absolutely immigrants need to learn English, but we also need to learn foreign languages,” the likely Democratic nominee said as the 1,000-plus crowd in a school gymnasium cheered. It’s a position he long has held.
“This is an example of some of the problems we get into when somebody attacks you for saying the truth, which is: We should want our children with more knowledge. We should want our children to have more skills. There’s nothing wrong with that. That’s a good thing. I know, because I don’t speak a foreign language. It’s embarrassing,” Obama said chuckling as his audience did the same.
At issue was a remark the Illinois senator made Tuesday in Powder Springs, Ga., that drew laughter from the crowd — but disdain from conservatives and groups advocating English as the official U.S. language. His remark has caused buzz on the Internet and talk radio.
The Americans for Legal Immigration PAC said in a statement, “Barack Obama has stepped on a political land mine by stating Americans should be forced to learn to speak Spanish.” But that’s not what Obama said.
Obama was answering a question on education when he said he doesn’t understand people who say “we need English only.”
“I agree that immigrants should learn English,” Obama said. “But instead of worrying about whether immigrants can learn English — they’ll learn English — you need to make sure your child can speak Spanish. You should be thinking about how can your child become bilingual. We should have every child speaking more than one language.”
He argued that the country should be emphasizing foreign language study in classrooms.
“You know, it’s embarrassing when Europeans come over here, they all speak English, they speak French, they speak German. And then we go over to Europe and all we can say is ‘merci beaucoup!”‘ Obama said, laughing."
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Okay NOW watch this video!!!!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g30HduK1SGY&feature=...
Really, it is sad that he can't speak a foreign language especially considering that most Universities require a minimum foreign language proficiency to graduate! "Democrat Barack Obama batted away conservative criticism Friday over a comment he made about Americans’ lack of foreign language skil... more -
Spanish truck drivers on strike.
Thousands of truck drivers in Spain are on an indefinite strike over diesel fuel prices. Prices have risen over 20% since January.
The Spanish government is preparing a plan to assist the drivers, with emergency loans and better contracts.
Several trucks that crossed the picket lines had their windshields broken, their lights ripped out and their tires slashed. Thousands of truck drivers in Spain are on an indefinite strike over diesel fuel prices. Prices have risen over 20% since January. ... more -
Largest Sevillanas dance Guinness world record
Regents Street, London: a new Guinness world record has been established by the Spanish Tourist Board, the Andalucía Tourist Board, the Regents Street Association and the essential help of 456 passionate and hugely enthusiastic dancers for the "largest Sevillanas dance”.
The record attempt was part of a 2 week festival of music, dance and food, 'The Taste of Spain', to celebrate Spanish culture in the UK and to promote English tourism in Spain. The event was attended by the Major of Westminster, two MC's, 3 bands over two stages, professional and amateur dancers, national and international media and many Regent Street visitors. Guinness world records adjudicator Nadine Causey was on hand to verify that all guidelines where adhered to at the commencement of the event.
Read full storie at http://www.worldamazingrecords.com Regents Street, London: a new Guinness world record has been established by the Spanish Tourist Board, the Andalucía Tourist Board, t... more -
ETA's 'Number One' has been arrested
In a joint Spanish-French operation, Javier Lopez Pena, alias "Thierry" the suspected political leader of the Basque separatist movement has been arrested.
Could this re-instate the ceasefire? In a joint Spanish-French operation, Javier Lopez Pena, alias "Thierry" the suspected political leader of the Basque separatist moveme... more -
Mercedes Sosa - Violeta Parra - Gracias a La Vida
Mercedes Sosa - Gracias a La Vida (Violeta Parra)
Gracias a la Vida que me ha dado tanto
me dio dos luceros que cuando los abro
perfecto distingo lo negro del blanco
y en el alto cielo su fondo estrellado
y en las multitudes el hombre que yo amo.
Gracias a la vida, que me ha dado tanto
me ha dado el oido que en todo su ancho
graba noche y dia grillos y canarios
martillos, turbinas, ladridos, chubascos
y la voz tan tierna de mi bien amado.
Gracias a la Vida que me ha dado tanto
me ha dado el sonido y el abedecedario
con él las palabras que pienso y declaro
madre amigo hermano y luz alumbrando,
la ruta del alma del que estoy amando.
Gracias a la Vida que me ha dado tanto
me ha dado la marcha de mis pies cansados
con ellos anduve ciudades y charcos,
playas y desiertos montañas y llanos
y la casa tuya, tu calle y tu patio.
Gracias a la Vida que me ha dado tanto
me dio el corazón que agita su marco
cuando miro el fruto del cerebro humano,
cuando miro el bueno tan lejos del malo,
cuando miro el fondo de tus ojos claros.
Gracias a la Vida que me ha dado tanto
me ha dado la risa y me ha dado el llanto,
asi yo distingo dicha de quebranto
los dos materiales que forman mi canto
y el canto de ustedes que es el mismo canto
y el canto de todos que es mi propio canto.
Gracias a la Vida
Gracias a la Vida
Gracias a la Vida
Gracias a la Vida
Mercedes Sosa Gracias La Vida Violeta Parra Spanish Chile Chilena Argentina Latina sintoniasaIntgemain Mercedes Sosa - Gracias a La Vida (Violeta Parra) Gracias a la Vida que me ha dado tanto me dio dos luceros que cuando los abro ... more -
United Kingdom Talk Thursday 1st May 2008
Thursday's edition of my three times a week talk show.
In todays show :
Describing the garden.
It's all fuzzy.
I will not accept liability for your accidents.
Squinting.
Don't sit next to Carl on the bus.
Common sense.
Carry around a plastic bag.
Ana is fit.
Camera's again.
Lindt.
Different lighting ?
Being nice to neighbours.
An old birthday present comes into use.
Ugly glasses.
Corrected on the Spanish language.
Trim those trees down.
The shed.
Hola - NOT Ola.
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Email :
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WWW.UNITEDKINGDOMTALK.CO.UK Thursday's edition of my three times a week talk show. In todays show : Describing the garden. It's all fuzzy. ... more -
Litter into Literature
Eloisa Cartonera is an independent book publisher where Buenos Aires’ cartoneros can get a good deal on cardboard and contribute to great art as well. Eloisa Cartonera is an independent book publisher where Buenos Aires’ cartoneros can get a good deal on cardboard and contribute to gr... more
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Superintendent Threatened over Spanish Pledge of Allegiance
For many years now, Edgerton High School in Wisconsin has allowed students in its Spanish class to recite the Pledge of Allegiance in Spanish over the Intercom one day of the school year. It also invites foreign exchange students (the school now has three) to say it in their own language.
This year, when Spanish students recited the Pledge on March 11, it caused a ruckus.
Parents complained. They demanded that the Spanish teacher, the principal, and the superintendent be fired. And they intend to press the issue at the school board meeting on April 28. For many years now, Edgerton High School in Wisconsin has allowed students in its Spanish class to recite the Pledge of Allegiance in ... more -
Prodigy Behind Bars
Although he recently went to prison, rapper Prodigy has just released his latest album HNIC 2, is blogging, appearing in video games and rapping in multiple languages. The Daily Fix explains. Although he recently went to prison, rapper Prodigy has just released his latest album HNIC 2, is blogging, appearing in video games a... more
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La Crisis Carnívora - Estreno en Madrid - 16 de Mayo
La crisis carnívora es una comedia gamberra que, en forma de fábula animal, arroja una mirada ácida sobre nuestros pactos de convivencia.
El resultado de los delirios de Pedro Rivero, que en colaboración con Egoitz Moreno ha escrito el guión y dirige este proyecto salvaje. Con producción de Abrakam Estudio, Continental y Dream, la animación se ha llevado acabo en los estudios de Nikodemo Animation, cuya miniserie en flash "Cálico Electrónico" ha arrasado en internet (la web www.calicoelectronico.com ha recibido más de ¡¡¡CINCUENTA Y CINCO MILLONES!!! de visitas el último año).
Enrique San Francisco, Pablo Carbonell, Pedro Reyes, Álex Angulo, José Coronado y Carlos Sobera son sólo algunos de los máximos representantes del sector más gamberro del cine español que se han prestado a poner sus voces en este proyecto. La crisis carnívora es una comedia gamberra que, en forma de fábula animal, arroja una mirada ácida sobre nuestros pactos de convivenc... more -
The most dangerous gang in America
The suburbs of the US are no longer the same as those immortalised in 1950s movies, with white families living in big houses and the father driving off to work in his Buick, past manicured lawns.
These days, it is more likely that English will not even be the first language you hear on the streets.
MS-13 - or Mara Salvatrucha - is the biggest and fastest-growing of the Latin American street gangs.
In Maryland alone, MS-13 members are accused of being responsible for a long series of violent crimes including murder.
Favoured tactics include decapitation by machete.
MS-13 started life as a group of young immigrants on the streets of California in the 1980s.
After nearly a million Salvadorans fled their civil war for the US, many of them settled in Los Angeles where gang violence was rife.
In the 1990s, the "maras" spread to Central America after many of their leaders were deported from the United States. The suburbs of the US are no longer the same as those immortalised in 1950s movies, with white families living in big houses and the f... more -
Desperate Housewives...en Espanol
Univision is remaking the ABC hit show, translated into Spanish. It's all the sex, intrigue and "comedy" of the original. Plus mustaches. Univision is remaking the ABC hit show, translated into Spanish. It's all the sex, intrigue and "comedy" of the original. Plus mustach... more
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Judge to man: 'Learn English or it's jail for you buddy'
A judge known for creative sentencing has ordered three Spanish-speaking men to learn English or go to jail.
The men, who faced prison for criminal conspiracy to commit robbery, can remain on parole if they learn to read and write English, earn their GEDs and get full-time jobs, Luzerne County, PA Judge Peter Paul Olszewski Jr. said.
The men, Luis Reyes, Ricardo Dominguez and Rafael Guzman-Mateo, plus a fourth defendant, Kelvin Reyes-Rosario, all needed translators when they pleaded guilty Tuesday.
"Do you think we are going to supply you with a translator all of your life?" the judge asked them.
What do you guys think...Outlandish or progressive? YOU decide?! A judge known for creative sentencing has ordered three Spanish-speaking men to learn English or go to jail. ... more -
The Cuban Cowboy
Jorge Navarro fronts the Latin-tinged surf rock band the Cuban Cowboys. The son of Cuban exiles, he sings about his parents' longing for their homeland and about what it means to grow up Cuban in the United States -- all with a healthy dose of humor. Jorge Navarro fronts the Latin-tinged surf rock band the Cuban Cowboys. The son of Cuban exiles, he sings about his parents' longing f... more
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Spanish Video Don Quixote Remake
Movie made by me and my friends for a Spanish class assignment. We had a lot of fun making it. It was made for entertainment purposes so enjoy! Pay close attention to detail for an extra laugh. Movie made by me and my friends for a Spanish class assignment. We had a lot of fun making it. It was made for entertainment purposes ... more
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Spinach/Spanish
After spending so much time and energy discoursing about politics and religion, it was so refreshing to come across this insurance company ad of two kids being their natural funny selves. I was reminded what we all should be focusing on...spinach.
(click the link above) After spending so much time and energy discoursing about politics and religion, it was so refreshing to come across this insurance com... more -
¡Viva Obama!
High quality video at www.AmigosdeObama.com
Featuring: Mariachi Aguilas de Mexico
Translation:
To the candidate who is Barack Obama
I sing this corrido with all my soul
He was born humble without pretension
He began in the streets of Chicago
Working to achieve a vision
To protect the working people
And bring us all together in this great nation
Viva Obama! Viva Obama!
Families united and safe and even with a health care plan
Viva Obama! Viva Obama!
A candidate fighting for our nation
It doesn't matter if you're from San Antonio
It doesn't matter if you're from Corpus Christi
From Dallas, from the Valley, from Houston or from El Paso
What matters is that we vote for Obama
Because his struggle is also our struggle, and today we urgently need a change
Let's unite with our great friend
Viva Obama! Viva Obama!
Families united and safe and even with a health care plan
High quality video at www.AmigosdeObama.com Featuring: Mariachi Aguilas de Mexico Translation: ... more -
Nuyorican Power
Part New Yorker, part Puerto Rican, Nuyoricans have become an integral part of New York City culture. Current's Jael de Pardo looks into the effect they are having on music, poetry and the arts.
Produced By: Evan B. Stone & Carrie Pyle Part New Yorker, part Puerto Rican, Nuyoricans have become an integral part of New York City culture. Current's Jael de Pardo looks ... more
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