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Saturday, April 30, 2011
Today was Día del Niño or Children's Day here in Mexico. I remembered this after making plans to see the movie Río, so we shared the theater with lots of kids (enjoyed the movie though).
I wasn't out and about too much today, so not too many major observations from Día del Niño. I did see lots of balloons though. Mexicans apparently love their balloons.
Mexico is a very Catholic country, so we had the whole week off for Easter (most of the elementary/high schools had the week before and after Easter off).
Fortunately, my time off coincided perfectly with the wedding of a good friend from college, so I was able to make a quick trip back to the USofA.
My first destination was North Carolina and it made a great transition back into the US. I've mentioned before how, overall, Mexicans are very friendly and welcoming, which is exactly what I felt upon entering the good ol' South (the Southern accents and Cook Out milkshakes don't hurt either).
During my days in the US, I became more aware of some cultural differences that have become the norm for me while living in Mexico. At the wedding I found myself thinking "Everyone looks so natural. I'm surprised they're not wearing more makeup for such a big event!" And then I laughed at myself that the (sometimes excessive) amount of makeup many Mexican women wear -- especially for an event-- now seems normal to me.
Once again, I became one of the shorter people in most groups, whereas in Mexico I'm a relatively normal height -- and sometimes I even feel tall! I also found myself walking "slowly", whereas I often feel like I'm running in comparison to the normal walking pace in Mexico.
My stomach still isn't completely adjusted to Mexican food (3 stomach infections last semester, luckily none so far this semester though I've been more careful about what I eat). However, I realized it has been toughened up a bit when I was the only one of the group not to get sick after eating at a particular restaurant.
I loved breathing clean air (Mexico City has improved it's air quality over the years, but still isn't exactly what I'd call clean air) and all the Spring flowers in bloom. I did miss hearing and speaking Spanish, though it was nice to speak English. I did have my "Spanglish" moments though, such as referring to "readings" as "lectures," based on the Spanish word "lecturas."
Though I was in the US for 10 days, the time flew by -- mostly because I didn't stay in the same place for more than 2-3 days, moving between North Carolina, Maryland and Virginia. I wish I had more time with everyone, but I absolutely loved my visit!
Britain's Prince William and his bride Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, pose for an official photograph, on the day of their wedding, in the throne room at Buckingham Palace, in central London April 29, 2011.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Princess Amira, Sheikha Mozah And Princess Lalla Salma At The Royal Wedding
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| Al-Waleed Bin Talal and his wife Princess Amira Al-Taweel in Zuhair Murad |
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| Sheikha Mozah Al Missned of Qatar |
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| Princess Lalla Salma of Morocco |
Leighton Meester posed on a balcony for the new Vera Wang perfume ‘Lovestruck’ ad, in a gorgeous Vera Wang gown.
Meester is wearing a Vera Wang top & pants, Roger Vivier Shoes and Cathy Waterman jewelry for the launch of the new fragrance.
La Federación Mexicana de Futbol dio a conocer una prelista de 30 jugadores que estarán bajo las órdenes de José Manuel de la Torre, con la mira puesta en la Copa Oro 2011, de los cuales, sólo 23 estarán en la convocatoria final para encarar el torneo.
Convocatoria
1.- José de Jesús Corona- Cruz Azul
2.- Alfredo Talavera- Toluca
3.- Guillermo Ochoa- América
4.- Jonathan Orozco- Monterrey
5.- Ricardo Osorio- Monterrey
6.- Paul Aguilar- Pachuca
7.- Edgar Dueñas- Toluca
8.- Jonny Magallón- Guadalajara
9.- Jorge Torres Nilo-Tigres
10.- Gerardo Torrado- Cruz Azul
11.- Israel Castro-Pumas
12.- Luis Ernesto Pérez-Monterrey
13.- Jesús Zavala-Monterrey
14.- Antonio Naelson -Toluca
15.- Elías Hernández-Morelia
16.- Christian Bermúdez-Atlante
17.- Angel Reyna-América
18.- Aldo de Nigris-Monterrey
19.- Oribe Peralta-Santos
20.- Efraín Juárez - Celtic FC
21.- Rafael Márquez- New York Red Bulls
22.- Francisco Javier Rodríguez- PSV Eindhoven
23.- Héctor Moreno- AZ Alkmaar
24.- Carlos Salcido- Fulham FC
25.- Jonathan dos Santos- Barcelona B
26.- Andrés Guardado- La Coruña
27.- Giovani Dos Santos- Real Club Santander
28.- Javier Hernández- Manchester United
29.- Carlos Vela - West Bromwich Albion
30.- Pablo Barrera- West Ham United
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| Diana, Princess of Wales - Letizia, Princess of Asturias - Martha Louise, Princess of Norway |
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| Rania, Queen of Jordan - Mary, Princess of Denmark - Mette-Marit, Princess of Norway |
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| Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain - Mary of Teck, Princess of Great Britain - Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother |
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| Anne, Princess of Great Britain - Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco - Margaret, Princess of Great Britain |
Kate Middleton looks stunning in Alexander McQueen wedding dress.
Kate wows the world in in a gorgeous long sleeved, lace gown designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen and accessorized it with a pearl tiara and lace-trimmed veil.
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Victoria and David Beckham arrived at Westminster Abbey looking absolutely chic. Victoria is wearing a modified dark navy dress from her Fall/Winter 2011 collection and a Philip Treacy Hat with a long sleek ponytail.
Victoria Matches her dress with a clutch from her own bags line and a Christian Louboutin Platform heels.
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| Victoria Beckham FW 2011 |
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Thursday, April 28, 2011
Nos acaban de poner una Máquina de Refrescos en la Oficina y llego Muy Campante por mi PEPSI y de repente veo esto:
Puros Productos de COCA-COLA, me dije "Chale, Otra SEÑAL de que el Mundo se acaba en el 2012" jejee
Saludos.
Blake Lively appeared at the Time 100 Gala in New York City in a new red hair . Blake colored her hair for "Hick" a new Movie she's working on.
Blake Channeled the Disney character Ariel of "The Little Mermaid" in a sexy sea green gown by Zuhair Murad .
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Monterrey conquistó el miércoles el primer título internacional de su historia al ganar la Liga de Campeones de la Concacaf tras vencer como visitante al estadounidense Real Salt Lake por 1-0 con gol del chileno Humberto Suazo.
Con un marcador global de 3-2 tras el empate a dos goles registrado en el partido de ida, los "Rayados" de Monterrey representarán a la Concacaf en el Mundial de Clubes de la FIFA que se disputará en Japón en diciembre.
Suazo anotó el gol que le dio el título a los "Rayados" de Monterrey, actual campeón de México, a los 45 minutos del partido disputado en el estadio Río Tinto de Salt Lake City en Utah.
El delantero chileno definió de zurda en el área chica tras hacer jugada de pared con Sergio Santana, quien minutos después salió lesionado de la rodilla derecha.
Tras el gol, el equipo estadounidense presionó en busca del empate que le daría el título y estuvo cerca de lograrlo a los 67 minutos con un remate de cabeza del costarricense Alvaro Saborío que detuvo en la línea de gol el portero Jonathan Orozco.
En los últimos minutos del encuentro estuvieron merodeando el área de Monterrey sin conseguir el ansiado gol.
De esta manera, Real Salt Lake no pudo convertirse en el primer equipo estadounidense que disputa el Mundial de Clubes.
Un espectacular doblete del argentino Lionel Messi dio al Barcelona una victoria el miércoles por 2-0 sobre el Real Madrid, en un intenso partido de ida por las semifinales de la Liga de Campeones.
El encuentro estuvo marcado también por las expulsiones en el Real Madrid del técnico José Mourinho y del mediocampista Pepe, además del arquero suplente del Barça José Manuel Pinto.
Dos goles de Messi, el segundo tras una jugada sublime, definieron el tenso encuentro jugado en el Bernabéu y dieron al Barcelona una gran ventaja de cara al duelo de vuelta en el Camp Nou.
El argentino conectó un centro desde la derecha del holandés Ibrahim Afellay para vencer al portero Iker Casillas 14 minutos antes del final del encuentro.
Messi anotó nuevamente a tres minutos del final tras una maravillosa jugada, cuando se abrió camino en el área penal del Madrid y derrotó con un remate cruzado a Casillas.
Mourinho fue expulsado por protestar poco después de que Pepe recibió una tarjeta roja a los 61 minutos por una dura infracción sobre el brasileño Daniel Alves.
Ambos equipos se vieron envueltos además en una trifulca cerca del túnel cuando finalizó el primer tiempo.
El arquero suplente del Barcelona Pinto fue expulsado por su participación en el altercado.
Un enfrentamiento entre el mediocampista del Barça Seydou Keita y el defensor del Madrid Alvaro Arbeloa al salir del terreno de juego habría sido la causa del problema, que se terminó rápidamente gracias a la intervención del personal de seguridad del estadio.
Can you say - come on Friday, come on!
Here are the confirmed timings for the royal wedding day:
Between 0815 and 0945: The general congregation will arrive at the Great North Door of Westminster Abbey.
From 0950: Governors-general and prime ministers of realm countries, the Diplomatic Corps, and other distinguished guests arrive at the Abbey.
1010: Prince William and his best man Prince Harry leave Clarence House for Westminster Abbey. They arrive at the Abbey's Great West Door at 1015.
1020: Members of foreign royal families arrive at the Abbey from Buckingham Palace.
1020: Kate Middleton's mother Carole Middleton and brother James Middleton leave the Goring Hotel for the Abbey. They arrive at the Abbey at 1027.
1025: Members of the Royal Family (except those listed below) leave Buckingham Palace for the Abbey, arriving at 1030.
1035: The following members of the Royal Family leave Buckingham Palace for the Abbey, arriving at 1040: The Duke of York, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, The Earl and Countess of Wessex, The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence.
1038: The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall leave Clarence House, arriving at the Abbey at 1042.
1040: The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh leave Buckingham Palace, arriving at the Abbey at 1045.
1048: The bridesmaids and pages leave the Goring Hotel, arriving at the Abbey at 1055.
1051: The bride and her father Michael Middleton leave the Goring Hotel for Westminster Abbey.
1100: The marriage service begins and is relayed by speakers along the route.
1215: The carriage procession of the bride and groom with a Captain's Escort of the Household Cavalry, followed by the Queen's procession with a Sovereign's Escort of the Household Cavalry, leaves the Abbey for Buckingham Palace.
1230: The bride's carriage procession arrives at Buckingham Palace.
1240: Members of the Royal Family and members of foreign royal families arrive at Buckingham Palace.
From 1240: Other guests for the reception arrive at Buckingham Palace.
1325: The Queen and the bride and groom, together with their families, appear on the balcony.
1330: Fly-past by the Royal Air Force and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
Between 0815 and 0945: The general congregation will arrive at the Great North Door of Westminster Abbey.
From 0950: Governors-general and prime ministers of realm countries, the Diplomatic Corps, and other distinguished guests arrive at the Abbey.
1010: Prince William and his best man Prince Harry leave Clarence House for Westminster Abbey. They arrive at the Abbey's Great West Door at 1015.
1020: Members of foreign royal families arrive at the Abbey from Buckingham Palace.
1020: Kate Middleton's mother Carole Middleton and brother James Middleton leave the Goring Hotel for the Abbey. They arrive at the Abbey at 1027.
1025: Members of the Royal Family (except those listed below) leave Buckingham Palace for the Abbey, arriving at 1030.
1035: The following members of the Royal Family leave Buckingham Palace for the Abbey, arriving at 1040: The Duke of York, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, The Earl and Countess of Wessex, The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence.
1038: The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall leave Clarence House, arriving at the Abbey at 1042.
1040: The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh leave Buckingham Palace, arriving at the Abbey at 1045.
1048: The bridesmaids and pages leave the Goring Hotel, arriving at the Abbey at 1055.
1051: The bride and her father Michael Middleton leave the Goring Hotel for Westminster Abbey.
1100: The marriage service begins and is relayed by speakers along the route.
1215: The carriage procession of the bride and groom with a Captain's Escort of the Household Cavalry, followed by the Queen's procession with a Sovereign's Escort of the Household Cavalry, leaves the Abbey for Buckingham Palace.
1230: The bride's carriage procession arrives at Buckingham Palace.
1240: Members of the Royal Family and members of foreign royal families arrive at Buckingham Palace.
From 1240: Other guests for the reception arrive at Buckingham Palace.
1325: The Queen and the bride and groom, together with their families, appear on the balcony.
1330: Fly-past by the Royal Air Force and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
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Have You Seen The Artwork Of Britney's "Till The World Ends" Remix With Ke$ha and Nicki Minaj?
0 comments Posted by manok at 11:26 AMLovesit!
We think some Gaga fans must be pissseeed at Britney for getting her act together and teaming up with some of the hottest stars in the industry...such as the one and only Nicki Minaj and the oh so lovely Ke$ha!
Gotta give Britney some probs - good comeback so far!
If not, don't despair - we've some pics!
The 25-year old superstar popped in on the Ellen Degeneres show for a quick chat and also performed her latest single "Judas" Gaga admitted to Ellen that her worldwide fame is very overwhelming at times and her sold out shows (referring to Madison Square Garden) at her age seems unbelievable!
Congrats Gaga, well deserved!
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