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Does Disney's 'Princess and the Frog' Deserve the Controversy? {Inside Movies Blog}
Sep 25th 2009 8:51PM I can only assume some white guy posted a ridiculous comment like this trying to make us think that blacks are this lost in reality.
Kissing a prince has been fairy tale lore for hundreds of years.
I am sure someone will have a problem because the frog is not an acceptable shade of green.
Does Disney's 'Princess and the Frog' Deserve the Controversy? {Inside Movies Blog}
Sep 25th 2009 8:46PM My wife thinks will be disappointed to hear that any questioned Lumiers sexual preferences. She always talked about the size and girth of Lumier's sticks and believed him to be a well appointed structure.
Now, she will be devastated to realize that Lumier may have had no intention to ever candle stick Mrs. Pots.
Animation should be fun. Live life and enjoy the product for what it is.
Does Disney's 'Princess and the Frog' Deserve the Controversy? {Inside Movies Blog}
Sep 25th 2009 8:37PM
Has anyone here watched many movies that have come out of Africa recently?
Go to Bollywood in India and you see a country that produces stars and movies.
You do not need to leave it up to Disney to create the movies. Be an entrepreneur and recognize the demand and invest in the projects you want to see.
Disney started with nothing and created an empire.
Does Disney's 'Princess and the Frog' Deserve the Controversy? {Inside Movies Blog}
Sep 25th 2009 8:35PM And if you dont like the movie when it comes out or you decide not to take your kids to see the show they will call you racist.
Having traveled the world recently one should not forget that Indians from India are very prejudice.
As an American (Black or White) try to hail a taxi in China and see how many pass you buy or charge you 8 times the normal fare.
One day, Disney will have a Mongolian Princess that falls in love with an Arab prince all to live happy together until there is an oil shortage.
Southwest bans lemons from flights: Limes triumphant {Daily Finance}
Sep 21st 2009 12:41AM I like Southwest and travel them about 80 times a year. While everyone is saying positive things about this change, my only comment is that a lemon or lime is given out when a customer pays handsomely for a cocktail (unless using a coupon).
If I am paying for a Vodka and soda or another drink people do have a preference between the two fruits.
Alcohol sales have always been a significant income source for airlines.
Southwest now charges $10 OW to board early and that creates an elitest class on SWA that once treated everyone the same.
I still love SWA.
The Five Most Overrated Tourist Attractions {Gadling}
Aug 31st 2009 12:15PM I am 46 years old and am fortunate to have traveled to everyone of those locations with my parents when I was a teenager. Last week, I returned from an 9 week trip around the world with my children. Over the years I have noticed so many of the attractions mentioned getting busier and busier. 30+ years ago when I went to some of these locations I remember open spaces, few tourists and an ability to get closer to the exhibits.
Petra in Jordon was amazing when I was 16. I enjoyed taking a mule ride to the bottom with my mom and dad and we were almost the only people there. I remember treking Machu Picchu at 15 in the mid 70s and I could see hardly a tourist.
During this around-the-world escapade with my children this summer tourism did not seem to be impacted by the economy. In Hawaii, Japanesse tourism was strong as always. In Tokyo, the major sights were filled with European tourists. My experience at the Great Wall was fantastic this trip as the crowds were less than previous visits. I am sure that it is because we got up before dawn and headed out to the massive, impressive sight while most tourists were still asleep.
The Taj Mahal, a must see for anyone at least once in their life, was quiet. But, it was off season for India and the bombings in Mumbai has dampered a lot of American toruists from venturing to India. All around India we were asked to please send more tourist from our country. My children didn't love India, but I find it an adventure that satisfies the adventurer in me.
Thailand and Hong Kong didnt seem too busy and the flavors of the country and city always make for a fantastic experience. Over the years Victoria Peak has become a huge tourist attraction with a massive shopping structure that does take away from the quiet, evening escape I found when I was 19.
We used Finland as a place to 'catch our breath' and relax. The best part about Helsinki and a visit to Estonia was the fact that we saw very few other tourists. The drain on the pocketbook was daunting for sure, however.
Paris was the most touristic city encountered. I remember years ago when the French would leave town and head to the Meditteranean. Not anymore. There were lines everywhere, but we managed them relatively quickly. Hint, if you want to go up the Eiffel tower buy tickets for lunch on the first lever, enjoy the view and a nice lunch and then head on up. There are hundreds of people standing in lline for regular tickets while there was no one in line for lunch tickets.
London was crowded and I didnt feel the charm I have felt in the city over my many visits. Stonehinge, while a must see never excites me or captivates me. Once again, when I was a teenager traveling in August there were no crowds. More people seem to have the means and interest to travel.
We were in Rome two years ago, but off season and the crowds around the tourist sights was not bad. If you dont have children in school my suggestion on beating the crowds is to travel in October and March.
Spain was crowded only because I wanted to go to Toledo. Much of Madrid was quiet.
My children loved our stop in Central America more than any other place on the trip. Yes, it was a shock to me as well. We have done the traditional tourist things in CA and this visit was for total R&R. After our travels I scheduled a week of relaxation and fun at a lake in Guatemala. It was the hit of my clan.
If you love to travel and if your time is limited you still have to put up with the crowds to see the tourist places one day before heading to the non tourist places. Imagine making your first trip to Peru and missing Machu Picchu or Paris and skipping the Louvre or visiting Cambodia and forgetting Angkor. A traveler needs to see and do it all!
End Black History Month? I Beg to Differ {Blackvoices Main}
Feb 5th 2009 3:36PM Obama is half white.
Obama's family was not a slave.
It is time to realize we are all one and praise all races.
I think we can only move on once we stop celebrating Black History Month. It was fine for a time, but equality is what makes us a country of similar people.
Black History Month perpetuates treating us as inferior people.
Join together.
Police haul HBO executive, husband off Delta Airlines flight {Gadling}
Jan 31st 2009 7:20PM Another liberal who thinks everyone should be treated equally. Well, except for him, of course.
US Airways Wouldn't Like Me When I'm Angry {Gadling}
Nov 23rd 2008 8:38PM "Words are like weapons they wound sometimes....."
Donald Trump's tour of Australia is a monumental flop {BloggingStocks}
Oct 2nd 2008 8:56PM There are many people who have more money and are not as well known. I have two billionaire friends that mainstreet would not even know, unless they read Forbes and Fortune. Heck, even then they probably wouldnt know how rich they really are.
I admire those that have money and do not need publicity.
