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Reinaldo Arenas, Quote.

2012-01-24T00:41:00.000-06:00

"My name is now, for the moment, Reinaldo Arenas. I am a Cuban Exile living in New York. Well, I write and survive. I am a person here called a Dissident, in every sense of the word. I am not Religious, I am a Homosexual and at the same time I am Anti-Castro. This means that I exemplify all the conditions, to never see a book published and to live outside the margins of every society, anywhere in the world" --
Reinaldo Arenas

Mahatma Gandhi, Quote.

2012-01-22T23:24:00.002-06:00

"I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians, your Christians are so unlike your Christ" --- Mahatma Gandhi

Oscar Wilde, Quote.

2012-01-20T01:18:00.002-06:00

"Art is individualism, and individualism is a disturbing and disintegrating force. There lies its immense value. For what it seeks is to disturb monotony of type, slavery of custom, tyranny of habit, and the reduction of man to the level of a machine." - Oscar Wilde

Population of Havana, Cuba, in 1907.

2012-01-17T22:01:00.000-06:00

The population of Havana, Cuba was 297,506 in 1907.

Population of Havana, Cuba, in 1899.

2012-01-06T14:07:00.002-06:00

The population of Havana, Cuba, in 1899 was 235,981.

Population of Havana, Cuba, in 1861.

2011-11-07T20:13:00.002-06:00

The population of Havana, Cuba, in 1861, was 196,847.

Death of Miguel Mendoza, a Soldier of the Fixed Regiment of Louisiana, Native of Bayamo, Cuba (1799).

2011-09-17T00:15:00.000-05:00

On December 22nd, 1799– Miguel Mendoza – A Soldier of the 7^th Company, 1^st Battalion, Fixed Regiment of Louisiana, on detached duty, from the Regiment of Cuba. A Native of Bayamo, Oriente, Cuba, son of Pedro Mendoza and Juana. Died at the Hospital in Mobile, Alabama without receiving last rites or writing a final testament. Signed Father Constantino McKenna, Parish Priest.

Spanish Colonial Governors of Cuba, 1512 to 1550.

2011-09-07T18:30:00.000-05:00

1) 1512 to 1524 - Diego Velasquez, Lt. Governor
2) 1524 - Manuel De Rojas, Lt. Governor, (Provisional)
3) 1525 to 1526 - Juan De Altamirano, Lt. Governor
4) 1526 to 1532 - Gonzalo De Guzman, Lt. Governor
5) 1532 to 1535 - Manuel De Rojas, Lt. Governor, (Provisional)
6) 1535 to 1538 - Gonzalo De Guzman, Lt. Governor
7) 1538 to 1543 - Hernando De Soto, Governor-General
8) 1544 to 1546 - Juan De Avila, Governor-General
9) 1546 to 1550 - Antonio Chavez, Governor-General

Jose Marti, Quote.

2011-07-31T00:06:00.000-05:00

"If I survive, I will spend my whole life at the oven door seeing that no one is denied bread, so as to give a lesson of charity, especially to those who did not bring any flour". - Jose Marti

Cuba Declares War Against Germany and Italy, 1941.

2011-06-07T15:26:00.001-05:00

Cuba declared War against Germany and Italy, on December 11th, 1941. Germany and Italy had both declared War on the United States a few days earlier and Cuba declared War due to Treaty Obligations with the United States. There were no Cuban Troops sent to fight in Europe BUT numerous Cuban Volunteers (including my Uncles) came to the United States and joined the United States Military, fighting both in the Pacific and in Europe. The Cuban Navy aided in Coastal Defense and acted as Escorts and three Cuban Sub-Chasers were able to sink at least one confirmed German U-Boat (U-176) on May 15th, 1943. There were four Cuban Cargo Ships that were sunk by German U-Boats during the War.

Cuba Declares War Against Japan, 1941.

2011-06-05T18:56:00.001-05:00

Cuba declared War against the Empire of Japan two day after the Pearl Harbor Attack, on December 9th, 1941. The Cuban Government put out this statement after declaring War : "We consider that this aggression by a non‑American state against the integrity and inviolability of an American State is such a case as is contemplated in declaration No. 15 of the Conference of Habana (June 1940), by virtue of which all the nations of this continent should likewise consider themselves attacked in the same way and should act jointly."

Federico Garcia Lorca, Quote.

2011-05-22T16:27:00.000-05:00

"New York is something awful, something monstrous. I like to walk the streets, lost, but I recognize that New York is the world's greatest lie. New York is Senegal with machines." - Federico Garcia Lorca

Reinaldo Arenas, Quote.

2011-05-10T14:20:00.000-05:00

"As a country Cuba has produced scoundrels, criminals, demagogues and cowards in numbers dispropotionate to its population" - Reinaldo Arenas, from "Before Night Falls"

Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand

2011-04-16T18:03:00.001-05:00

The long awaited debut of the movie "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand hit the theaters today. This movie has long been overdo BUT Hollywood never wanted to produce it, perhaps because of its message, regardless it is out and I suggest you watch it. The movie is only "Part One" of the book, so we will hopefully soon have the other part or parts to watch. The book "Atlas Shrugged" is a Classic and if you have not read it, DO IT !! Its lessons are timesless and show the true genius of Ayn Rand and her understanding of human nature and politics.

Carlos Eire, Quote "Waiting for Snow in Havana".

2011-04-09T16:03:00.000-05:00

“The world changed while I slept, and much to my surprise, no one had consulted me. That’s how it would always be from that day forward. Of course, that’s the way it had been all along. I just didn’t know it until morning. Surprise upon surprise : some good, some evil, most somewhere in between. And always without my consent." - Carlos Eire, “Waiting for Snow in Havana”

The Catcher In The Rye, Quote.

2011-04-08T17:36:00.000-05:00

"I was half in love with her by the time we sat down. That's the thing about girls. Every time they do something pretty, even if they're not much to look at, or even if they're sort of stupid, you fall half in love with them, and then you never know where the hell you are. Girls. Jesus Christ. They can drive you crazy. They really can." - Holden Caulfield, Chapter 10, The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger

Reinaldo Arenas, Quote.

2011-03-02T22:59:00.000-06:00

"The difference between the Communist system and the Capitalist system, is that although both give you a kick in the ass, in the Communist, they kick you and you have to applaud, and in the Capitalist they kick you and you can scream, and I came here to scream". -- Reinaldo Arenas

Corporal Frank Buckles, Last American World War One Veteran, Passes Away.

2011-02-28T20:56:00.000-06:00

Frank Woodruff Buckles (born February 1, 1901, died February 27, 2011) was the last surviving United States World War I Veteran. He was born in Bethany, Missouri, in 1901 and enlisted in the United States Army, in August 1917, at the age of 16. He was sent to Europe aboard the R.M.S. Carpathia (which was the ship which rescued the survivors of the Titanic, in 1912) and spent the War as a Motorcycle and Ambulance Driver. He served in the Army until January 1920. He was once again caught in war when Japan invaded the U.S. Territory of The Philippines, where he worked for a shipping company, in Manila. He was detained by the Japanese and held as a prisoner at Los Banos Prison Camp, from 1942 to 1945. He returned to the United States and married Audrey Mayo, in 1946. He lived at Gap View Farm, in Charles Town, West Virginia, and was the Honorary Chairman of the World War I Memorial Foundation. Frank Buckles reached the rank of Corporal during World War One and for his service was awarded the World War I Victory Medal, the Army of Occupation of Germany Medal and he was also awarded by French President Jacques, the French Legion of Honor. His death signifies the true end of an era. May He Rest In Peace / Que En Paz Descanse.

Jose Marti, Quote

2011-01-28T00:13:00.002-06:00

Jose Julian Marti-Perez was born on January 28th, 1853, died May 19th, 1895. This quote of his is so sadly true, "Our Wine is Bitter, But It Is Our Wine".

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Donnie Darko, Quote.

2011-01-26T21:02:00.002-06:00

A storm is coming, Frank says / A storm that will swallow the children / And I will deliver them from the kingdom of pain / I will deliver the children back the their doorsteps / And send the monsters back to the underground / I'll send them back to a place where no one else can see them / Except for me / Because I am Donnie Darko.

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Martin Luther King Jr., Quote.

2011-01-16T13:33:00.002-06:00

"We will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends". Martin Luther King Jr.

Christina Taylor Green, age 9 among those killed on the attack on Congress Woman Gabrielle Giffords, of Arizona.

2011-01-09T09:47:00.004-06:00

Christina Taylor Green, age 9 (born on September 11th, 2001) was killed in the shooting yesterday of Congress Woman Giffords, of Arizona, which left a total of 6 dead and many wounded. Christina was invloved in many school activites and had recently recieved her first Communion at St. Odilia's Catholic Church in Tucson, Arizona. She had recently been elected to her schools student council and was interested in the workings of the Government and decided to attend the event with a family friend.

The "alleged" shooter is Jared Lee Loughner, a white male, age 22. He is being held by authorities in Tucson, Arizona.

Christina was the daughter of John and Roxanna Green and grand daughter of Dallas Green who led the Philadelphia Phillies to the World Series, in 1980. This young woman was born on September 11th, 2001, a day of tradgedy for our nation and died on another. May Christina Taylor Green and all those killed Rest In Peace ! and may all those wounded and injured have a speedy recovery. //// Christina was laid to rest on January 13th, 2011, a damaged September 11th, 2001 Flag was flown at her Funeral Services. There were also thousand's of people who came out to show their respects to this beautiful little girl, slaughtered by a madman. May She Rest In Peace / Que En Paz Descanse !

Arizona Congress Woman Gabrielle Giffords, Shot at Political Event.

2011-01-08T14:02:00.014-06:00

Democratic Congress Woman Gabrielle Giffords (born June 8th, 1970) was shot today at a Political Event in Arizona. She is the Congressional Representative for the 8th District. There were also at least 13 other people shot and wounded during the attack, 6 of which have died including a Federal Judge and a 9 year old girl named Christina Taylor Green (born on September 11th, 2001). The "alleged" gunman Jared Lee Loughner was captured and is in Police custody. He is described as a white male, age 22 and is a self proclaimed "leftist and liberal". Here is a list of all those killed
1) John Roll, 63, a Federal District Court Judge // 2) Gabriel Zimmerman, 30, Giffords' Director of Community Outreach //
3) Dorwin Stoddard, 76, Pastor at Mountain Avenue, Church of Christ // 4) Christina Green, 9, a student at Mesa Verde Elementary School // 5) Dorothy Murray, age 76 // 6) Phyllis Scheck, age 79. May They Rest In Peace !

Pedro Alvarez head of ALIMPORT and Castro's Business "Guru" Defects to the United States

2011-01-07T09:53:00.002-06:00

Pedro Alvarez (photo on left ) until recently the head of Cuba's ALIMPORT and the mastermind behind many of Cuba's foreign trade deals has defected to the United States. This man is an "Intelligence Gold Mine" as he knows the ins an outs of all the shady deals, bank accounts, Cuban Intelligence Agents and "Agents of Influence". I wonder how many more high ranking officials of the doomed and sinking ship which is Cuban Communism will also find a way to escape Castro's Gulag. You can read the wonderful article by Capital Hill Cubans by clicking on this link > http://www.capitolhillcubans.com/2011/01/castros-us-business-guru-defects.html

General Motors, Chevy Volt Electric Car.

2011-01-02T06:32:00.005-06:00

I have been "waiting and waiting" for the production of electric cars which are affordable and have been watching General Motors (Stock Symbol > GM) new Chevy Volt with a view to eventually buy one. I have been fascinated by the concept of electric cars since I was very young, as well as solar power. I remember the late 70's when I was a boy and sitting for what seemed like hours (and actually were) to fill up at the gas station during the Iranian Hostage Crisis. I also had the "pleasure" of Hurricane Katrina where it took me 4 hours (yes, 4 hours) waiting in a line to get a tank of gasoline. I also like the electric car for two other important reasons, the first is it lowers our dependence on foreign oil supplies and the second is it helps the environment in general. This is a win-win scenario for everyone and although the price of a Chevy Volt is approx. $40,280, to me it is worth it especially as the price of gasoline and the price of a barrel of oil go HIGHER and HIGHER every passing day. I can envision all the people who now have solar panels on their homes "filling up" their Chevy Volt, just by plugging it into their electric socket. I hope to do the same. Why should I give my money to the enemies of America and her Freedoms every single time I gas up my car ? Why ? When I can use the unlimited supply of FREE Solar Power to do the same thing ? I know what your thinking > the car costs $40,280 and a home solar array (panels, hook up to the grid etc.) will cost a few thousand more BUT once that expense is taken into account the car will start to pay itself off immediately. It is actually a better "deal" than buying a $40,000 car and watching it deteriorate and lose value the second you drive it off the car lot. I am saving my pennies and dimes, LOL LOL and have an eye out for a new Chevy Volt. Do you really think the price of oil wont sky rocket AGAIN ? Do you really think we will have $2 to $3 a gallon gasoline forever ? Do you think our Middle East oil supply is safe and secure ? I don't and that is why I am buying a new Chevy Volt !

This is the General Motors Chevy Volt website, you can visit it by clicking on this link http://www.chevrolet.com/volt/ and this is an excellent site for owners of Chevy Volt Electric cars, with a forum ect. ect. check it out by clicking here http://gm-volt.com/.

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