Fallece el escritor Eliseo Alberto ‘Lichi’ Diego. (via Zoé Valdés)

Que en paz descanse. Mi pésame a toda su familia. La información en El País. Un manuscrito de Lichi Diego de cuando tenía 17 años: … Read More

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Real Madrid En China

El equipo de La Liga Real Madrid y su técnico José Mourinho anuncio la participación del equipo en torneos amistosos en China durante las primeras semanas de agosto 2011.

Real Madrid jugara contra los equipos de Guangzhou Evergrande y Tianjin Teda antes de su regreso a España para enfrentar a FC Barcelona. Kaká, Cristiano Ronaldo, Xabi Alfonso, Iker Casillas, Gonzalo Higuain, y Karim Benzema estarán presentes.

Me acuerdo de mi viaje a China en el 2008 durante las Olimpiadas del verano. El pueblo chino ama el futbol y se podía apreciar el pueblo mirando el partido de la Euro Copa 2008 y las contiendas locales [como el equipo Qingdao Jonoon] en la televisión.

Quiero aprovechar para desear lo mejor para Real Madrid durante su estadía en China.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, and Real Madrid to Tour China [Bleacher Report]

Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, and Real Madrid to Tour China

By

Roberto Alvarez-Galloso

(Senior Analyst) on July 31, 2011   [Bleacher Report]

 

According to a report published in the online magazine Goal.com, Jose Mourinho confirmed that Real Madrid will tour China. Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo are included in the tour of China

Nuri Sahin, Rafael Varane, and Angel Di Maria will also join Real Madrid on the tour of China. The people of CHina will also see Xabi Alfonso, Iker Casillas, Gonzalo Higuain, and Karim Benzema.

Real Madrid is expected to be in China in August 2011.Real Madrid will play against Guangzhou Evergrande at Tianhe, Guangzhou and Tianjin Teda before returning to Spain for its match against FC Barcelona.

While the FIFA Coca Cola Ranking has China ranked fifth place in the Asian Continent and 73rd internationally, one cannot deny the enthusiasm of the Chinese people towards football or soccer.

I had the honor of visiting China during the 2008 Summer Olympics and it is a football (soccer) country in every aspect. I remember the people watching the Euro Cup 2008 match between Spain and Germany on TV.

I could still remember one of the people watching the match asking about my favorite team. The Chinese people also take their football seriously with teams such as the Qingdao Jonoon which I saw (on TV) with people supporting them.

I would like to take advantage and wish Real Madrid the best in its China trip.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/786149-cristiano-ronaldo-kaka-and-real-madrid-to-tour-china

 

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Leyendas del béisbol cubano se congregarán en New York. Homenaje a Orestes Miñoso. (via Zoé Valdés)

El Nuevo Herald. Orestes Miñoso, conocido por Minnie Miñoso, 1954: — — ‘Cómo ven a Miñoso en el Norte’. Por Jess Losada (articulista de la Revista Carteles, Guillermo Cabrera Infante lo menciona mucho en sus libros). En El Güije. … Read More

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RCI // UN NUEVO INODORO

RCI // UN NUEVO INODORO.

Temporada de playa en Varadero (1930). (via Zoé Valdés)

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The Premier League Insider | Klinsman as US Soccer Coach Is A Positive Step

The Premier League Insider | Klinsman as US Soccer Coach Is A Positive Step.

Linna Martinez: A Rising Tejano Star Fom Idaho

I have interviewed artists from many parts of the USA and have enjoyed the conversations as well as the music. Linna Martinez inspired me with her music as well as her style of Tejano Music based in her place of birth Idaho.

I invited her for an interview and she accepted gracefully. The rest is the history of the rising star of Tejano Music.

 

You were born and raised in Idaho. How were you able to apply Tejano Music in your life and career?

 1.   I was born and raised in Idaho, but my great grand parents down to my parents are all from the Great state of Texas. With their knowledge and culture instilled from the great state of Texas, they planted the “seeds” within me that grew into these roots of “Tejano”

 

What gave you the inspiration to become a singer of Tejano Music?

      2. I first heard of “Tejano” music at the young age of three. My first inspiration was “la reina de la musica tejana”, Laura Canales. Along with her inspirational songs and the musical background of my family, I knew then i wanted to be a singer.

 

What were you feelings when you recorded your first CD “Sin Explicacion”?

 3.   Recording my first CD ” Sin Explicacion” was a new challenge for me. I knew nothing about recording studios or the Tejano music industry as an artist. But the feeling of having my very first recording done was the start of my singing career.

 

How long did it take to record and complete “Sin Explicacion”?

 4.   I worked very hard for a month to complete that very first project. At the completion of “Sin Explicacion”, I knew I couldn’t stop at just one project, which started the thinking process for “Corazoncito”!

 

How was Estilo formed as a group?

 5.   On my return to Idaho, the band Estilo was formed. Together with Estilo, we traveled the state of Idaho, spreading the great sounds of Tejano music. Estilo had the great privilege to perform in Vegas some of the conventions and San Antonio’s TTMA Fan Fair.

 

When was “Corazoncito” recorded and how long did it take for completion?

 6.   in 2004, Linna y Estilo recorded “Corazoncito” in San antonio, Texas. With this project, I had the opportunity to be a little more “hands on”. I got the opportunity to write and arrange a few songs for “Corazoncito”, as well as sing a few songs composed by my brother, my aunt, my late-grandfather and Art Guillermo. It took a few months to complete, but with hard work and dedication, it it took my career and experience with “tejano” to the another level.

 

Are you working on another album and when will it be released?

After a few years of taking time out to be a mother and raise my family, I’ve come back to what I know best, tejano music! I am releasing my new project under Q-Vo Records in San Antonio, Chente Barrera’s record label, entitled “Enamorada” which will be released on August 9th, 2011.

 

What is the difference or similarity between Idaho flavored Tejano and the Original Tejano?

There really isn’t a difference in Idaho flavored Tejano and the original Tejano. By mentioning “Idaho flavored Tejano”, I guess you can say I’m the spice! I’m just bringing a little bit of my Idaho flavor to Texas.

 

Will You be touring in other places such as Florida?

 With production on “Enamorada” being wrapped up, you can be sure I’ll be touring and performing EVERYWHERE very soon! I would love to perform outside of Idaho, into Texas and into other states, including Florida!

 

What is your message to your listeners and the world?

 My message to the public is: Be strong, be real, be positive,and have faith. Believe you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. Surround yourself with good people. Last but not least… NEVER GIVE UP!!!! A message to the young ladies out there looking for inspiration: Dream, that is the one thing that can help you reach above and beyond what you know. If you can dream, set goals and put your heart into it, the sky is the limit!

God bless

Con mucho amor y Ternura,

Linna

xoxo

 

 

http://www.linnamartinez.com