Obama talks about Immigration Reform

D.C. – President Obama spoke today on the campus of American University focusing on a new “practical, common sense” practice when it comes to illegal immigration.

In his speech, Obama briefly spoke how his administration has taking record-setting actions in strengthening our nation’s borders and urges Congress to approve “the pathway to legal status”. As a nation strengthen by the hard work of immigrants past and present Obama’s ‘pathway’ will give legal status to the estimated 11 million illegal immigrants. The contributions which immigrants have made to this great nation even during times of discrimination, "Immigrants have always helped to build and defend this country," Obama said.

Obama continued to say, it would be difficult to remove nearly 11 million illegal immigrants and actions like this will have catastrophic repercussions on local economy, communities, and families. Appearing on CNN this morning, Rep. Loretta Sanchez, D-Cal., said current immigration law splits up families. She also said a more organized immigration system will help the U.S. economy.

The illegal immigration issue has become more than just a political issue and has incorporated emotional issues which have delayed congressional action. "Into the breach, states like Arizona have started to take matters into their own hands." Such an approach is understandable but "ill-conceived," Obama said, arguing that an immigration system requires a national approach rather than a "patchwork" of state laws.

He continued to say that his administration is currently in the process of drafting a lawsuit against the state of Arizona where law enforcement officials have been given greater power to question an individuals legal status solely on physical characteristics and assumptions but did not comment further.

At times Obama seemed to criticize both sides of the immigration debate. With some immigration groups seeming to encourage illegal immigration, Obama said, though at least 11 million people are in fact breaking the law by not going through the citizenship process.

According to a CNN article Rep. Brian Bilbray, R-Cal., said the government should not reward people "for being here illegally" with "amnesty." He said employers should be forced to hire legal immigrants through a system known as "e-verify." Other issues, he said, should be addressed "after we've secured our borders and our workplace”.

With both sides still in a stand still on this controversial issue one can only hope that the individuals on Capitol Hill will come to a conclusion which will strengthen this great nation of ours.

Arizona School Underfire

Arizona has become the battle ground for a new civil rights movement. Thousands of protesters and supporters both in state and out have voiced their opinions on this controversial issue. But now the fight is being taken to the doors of Arizona's class rooms.


Recently Jeff Lane, principal of Prescott Elementary, Arizona, criticized a mural of Prescott student’s using energy conserving methods as being too dark skinned. One week prior, Lane asked the artist of the mural to paint the faces of the students to appear much lighter. This came after Councilman Steve Blair rant on his Arizona talk show saying he felt as if he was being taunted of a happy non-white child working towards a greener community.


According to a Change.org article Blair continued to say, "I am not a racist individual. But I will tell you depicting a black guy in the middle of that mural, based upon who's President of the United States today and based upon the history of this community, when I grew up we had four black families — who I have been very good friends with for years — to depict the biggest picture on that building as a black person, I would have to ask the question, 'Why?”


The mural in question, as show above, depicts a Mexican-American student at the school who was used as a model. The words from Blair on his morning AM talk show resonated with some members of the community who also criticized and shouted racist remarks to the students who were assisting with the mural and to the artist himself.
Parents of students at Prescott protested these new actions which cause Principal Lane to issue an apology for his remarks and promised to restore the mural to its original state. Blair was also reprimanded and was removed from his morning talk show but remains as member of the City Council.


It is this writers opinion that this form of action will only make the gap wider amongst native Arizonian's and their local schools, local and state governments. If such images are cause for such an uproar Arizona and the entire US. have a long road ahead of them to reach equality for all. Yet, we must not turn and bow our heads in shame for it. We must learn that all countries and cultures worldwide have done similar things but it is the present in which we live in now that we may reach a brighter future and the actions such as this hinders our progress as a nation.


I sincerely hope that the state of Arizona will one day be able to one day look back on such actions like these and move forward as a state for the people.

Bachatero

Bachata, the Dominican Republic guitar style music, has grown in popularity since Jose Manuel Calderon recorded what is recognized as the first bachata record "Bachata Rojo" in 1961. This bolero style music, a slow Spanish or Latin style song played with guitars, took almost 40 years for it to become what it is today and has lowly spread throughout the globe being introduced to a new generation of listeners. But, it wasn't until the early to mid-90's that this form of music became popular.

In it's early years, bachata music was primarily played in bars and brothels of lower class areas of cities such as Santo Domingo and with the monopolization of music by former Dominican Republic dictator Ulises Francisco Espaillat and later by Rafael Trujillo, the music was banned due to politicians and upper class elites thoughts and opinions that the music was considered worthless due to the division of social classes and was formally banned from radio for decades. Yet it was because of this division of social classes that the the musical style got it's name which literally means a lower class 'party'.

Bachata has been compared to American blue's due to it's lyrical subjects and word play. With topics ranging from love, lust, and deception the music slowly gained a strong following. Musicians and dancers have been given the nickname bachateros, or an individual involved in bachata music. It's rhythmic style derives from another Dominican form of music meregue, which also has a very similar history to bachata. It's four step dance, as seen in the video below, can vary from style and region but typically it is described as being a very sensual and intimate dance and is similar to merengue.

Today, bachata can be heard in bars and night clubs throughout the Dominican Republic, Latin America, and the United States and has become popularized by artist like Aventura who brings the Dominican bolero music to a new generation of listeners.

Bachata will continue to grow and evolve as musicians, music enthusiast, and dance goers a like continue to bring this once thought of as 'lower class' style music to the masses. It's song's and dance can be heard and seen in night clubs and dance floor's throughout the world.


~Requiem~

Discrimination of Hispanic’s in America

Discrimination is an act that many individuals have partaken and are the victim or have thought to be the victim of. Various social and ethnic groups have dealt with discrimination throughout history and their effects can be felt in the work place, education system, and homes. Discrimination against Hispanics is ever increasing with the increasing Hispanic population throughout the nation. The following are accounts from individuals who wish to remain nameless, events, research and statistics of positive and negative aspects which have caused discrimination of Hispanics and which can be carried to other ethnic and social groups, more which Hispanics are becoming the targets and victims.

At one point in time, you or someone you know may have been or thought to have been the victim of discrimination. According to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary, discrimination can be defined as “treatment or consideration of, or making a distinction in favor of or against, a person or thing based on the group, class, or category to which that person or thing belongs rather than on individual merit” (Merriam, 1991) . As the population grows there is one ethnic group that is becoming more and more discriminated upon, Hispanics.

According to the Census Bureau, the Hispanic population will double in population by 2020 as it is the fastest growing ethnic demographic in the nation. It is not surprising that discrimination amongst this group is occurring. Steve Bates, a writer for BNET.com, wrote that “31 percent of approximately 3,000 Hispanics have experience discrimination including employment related bias, and not being hired based on their race”. According to the his research finding from the Pew Hispanic Center (P.H.C.), this is a situation that not only happens to Hispanics but other ethnic and social groups as well. Discrimination in the work place comes from preconceived notions and racial stereo types of Hispanics, one of which is that Hispanics are lazy. One hand on account of a Ford Plant Supervisor attest that the factory/plant in Mexico was ran more efficiently and their output product came with less defects compared to their American counterpart. Though there is no research of other stories it gives light to the hard work that Hispanics put into their product and overall work. To say that any sort of ethnic or social group puts an unproven and ignorant spin on racial discrimination and stereotypes. For example, in the last few years with the War on Terror, many men and women in the armed forces have been ousted from their positions because of their sexual orientation and in no way is it relevant or give an excuse to why they have been ousted and discriminated against. This situation only illustrates how one group of individuals can be discriminated upon so easily by a dominant group.

Though some of these individuals may be native born and assimilated into mainstream society there is those individuals new to the American Culture, immigrants. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) there were 12,600,000 legal permanent residents with the leading country of origin being Mexico with 3,390,000 legal residents. The D.H.S. defines legal immigration as “all people who were granted lawful permanent residence; granted asylee status; admitted as refuges; or admitted as non-immigrants for a temporary stay in the United States” (DHS Office of Immigration, 2009). Then there are those who enter the US illegally, or as we know them as “illegal’s”. The D.H.S. reported 791,568 apprehensions through the Border Patrol and of those apprehended individuals from Mexico lead the charts (DHS Office of Immigrations Statistics). Today the immigration topic is a large controversial conversation with both its pros and cons that is effecting hundreds if not thousands of individuals, families and companies. Some of the discrimination comes from preconceived notions that illegal’s come from the language gap and put many Hispanic and non-Hispanics alike at a disadvantage when trying to assimilate. In an article in the ‘American Journal of Economics and Sociology’ by Jin Haum Park, states that those immigrants whose English speaking skills are not adequate are put at a earning disadvantage compared to those who know or are fluent in English.

At a recent student sponsored program at Eastern Michigan University, a discussion of the ABC program “Latino’s in America” the topic of immigration was brought up. There were comments said that all illegal’s must be deported with the only context behind their argument is that illegal immigration is wrong. The trend of creating and making a certain group the outsider is still apparent even with educated people. Though these students offered their opinions on the subject they still are attributing to discrimination against a group of people.

Discrimination is not only limited to the work place illustrated above. Language, according to bates and the P.H.C., is one of the leading causes of discrimination. Throughout many Hispanic children’s school experience, especially those first generation attending American public schools have a discrimination of language. They are taught that Spanish, many times being their first language, or Spang-lish, a combination of English and Spanish, is wrong to speak. You would think that such tactics do not exist or were thrown out with such barbaric tactics as the hitting of the hands if a child spoke Spanish in the class room but no. As recent as 2005,The Washington Post reports an incident where 16 year old Zach Rubio, was suspended for two days after a staff member and the principle of Endeavor Alternative School overheard him Speaking Spanish. The principal was quoted in a ‘discipline referral’, “This is not the first time we have [asked] Zach and others to not speak Spanish in school”. Language discrimination can cause the majority, or insiders, to think that the individual and group of people are not well educated enough. Though English is widely spoken throughout many countries, there are still some who are not well versed in English. Restrictions of language can also cause social restrictions. There is a nationwide program entitled English as a Second language, or ESL classes, where children whose first language is not English are separated from their fellow classmates and brought to a different class room away from the language they are recommended to learn. This discrimination from the mainstream American Culture may cause some Hispanic youth to act out in ways that maybe negative to themselves. Hispanics are amongst the highest ethnic group to drop out of high school, college, to join a gang, and teen pregnancy. Though there are many factors that may attribute to each individual child, discrimination amongst first generation Hispanics attending public schools is a contributing factor. The Pew Hispanic Center (PHC)reported that ‘the enormous growth in the number of Hispanic youth due to immigration and high birth rates, the number of Latino 16-19-years old dropouts grew dramatically, from 347,000 to 529,000 between 1990 and 2000. However, the dropout rate for native born Latinos declined over that period from 15.2 percent to 14.0 percent”.

Discrimination amongst ethnic groups including Hispanics will continue. We have seen how discrimination can affect children which may cause them to act out in a manner unbefitting to society at an early age. Discrimination can lead to misconceptions of a particular group of people wither they be an ethnic or social group that can cause divides in communities and organizations such as schools and work places. Though completely eliminating such prejudices is near to impossible a general understanding of certain individuals and a basic understanding of Hispanic immigrants must be made to bring about social change and understanding. This I believe will reduce the amount of discrimination towards Hispanics and bring about social change that is needed since the nation is always in continuous change. The Hispanic population will continue to grow and current and future generation must adapt to the social culture as to become further assimilated to the American Culture better to better their situation and for future generations.

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Broadcasting Paternity Test

Recently I have been viewing and listening to public showcasing of paternity tests which have become a form of entertainment for may viewers and listeners. With shows like the Maury Polvich Show on television and the Ricky Smiley Early Show on the radio broadcast not only the results but the physical and emotional drama of these individuals bickering and arguing about this issue it is surprising that these adults do not realize that they are not only involving themselves but the children as well.




I wonder how men who have fathered over 17 children and women who have had over 10 negative paternity test results continue to find their 15 minutes of fame. It has gotten so bad that a woman on the Judge Hatchet Show will blatantly tell Judge Hatchet and the various viewers the story which may indicate that her child is parented by a 14 yr old boy and justifies her actions as saying he indicated he was 16.

With today's television wanting to bring real life drama to the masses this form of entertainment has become deplorable in my opinion.

The Census

Recently a older gentleman who seemed he was in his late 40's and who was from the US. Census Bureau came to my door with many papers in hand and conducted the 2010 Census survey. Though I was pressed for time I had no problem continuing with the survey. The only problem I had was when I reached section C and D which has to do with national origin and culture.

Section C asked if I was a Latino/Hispanic, which I am and I gladly answered I was of Mexican decent from the list of various Latin American and Caribbean Countries and origins. But, when we went on to section D of the survey it seemed as if my national origin and culture was not listed. I expected a check box to be in front of Latino/Hispanic decent but nothing. The older gentleman continued and said, Hispanic and Latino is not a national origin nor race and the only option I have is to select from a long list of other races and national origins. Some of the choices to select from were, White, Black, African American, Native American, Pacific Islander, and Asian were amongst the many listed.

I was perplexed in this because of the previous section. The older gentleman said that because of this the typical answer for people in my situation would be to choose White. Though I told him I do not want to choose that and prefer that he wrote in a box to say Hispanic/Latino I had no choice but to check White.

My concern about this issue is that Latino's, though being the fastest growing population in the US., do not have their own check box in section D of the Census survey. Is it that the US. does not want to take time to categorize the over 46 million and is estimated to reach over 102 million by 2050 according to a US. Census poll. I hope that next time around with the Latino population which may be the majority in this country will have their own check box instead of having to conform and check something which they may not be.

Us VS. Us

It is easy to say that illegal immigration is a touchy topic to many on both sides. But the image of illegal immigration carries past color or racial barriers. This issue has also place discrimination issues amongst members of the Latin culture.

Recently, a Chicago man, Eduardo Caraballo, faced deportation even after he was able to produce a state issued I.D. and a birth certificate. Caraballo, who was born in Puerto Rico a US. territory, was arrested as being a suspect in a stolen car case. Caraballo was detained even after his mother posted bail because law enforcement officials suspected he was an illegal immigrant. In a statement made by Caraballo in a NBC internview said, "-- just because of the way I look -- I have Mexican features". The comment though not intentionally derogatory brought to mind the question, are the Latino cultures divided by this illegal immigration issue?

Though many illegal immigrants coming into this country are of Mexican decent according to a 2009 Department of Home Land Security report there are other countries not only in Latin America but parts of Asia and Europe which rank in the top 10 countries where illegal immigrants originate from. Yet we have this preconceived notion of what an illegal immigrant looks like and as Mr. Caraballo mention, it is unfortunate that many categorize the features of an illegal as being Mexican.

The US. Census department categorizes any person of Spanish decent and of being foreign or native born in Latin America or origin as Latino. This means everything from south of the US. Mexican border to the tip of Chile, the Caribbean Islands to Spain, and the the Philippine's. We are all considered Latino yet we are divided amongst ourselves.


Though we may come from different national origins and distinctly different cultures we should not be divided but instead support our fellow Latino brother and sister. Just because we are the fastest growing demographic in the US. does not mean that people view us on the same social class level as other racial and ethnic groups. This is also true within our own demographic. No matter where we go there is a high probability a man or woman from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Chile, etc. will be viewed as lower class by other ethnic groups just because of the language they speak, their national origin, or physical look.

This rise of racial profiling spreads to all Latin American decedents and instead of being divided and thinking that though I may not look like the typical image of a illegal immigrant, you should ask yourself, how much longer will this type of racial profiling continue until it happens to me?

Unification not as a race but as a people is what is needed to stop this rising issue and to change the stereo typical image of Latin-American's as illegal immigrant's and the image of what a illegal immigrant looks like.

Reggaeton

Latin America has various forms of music through out its various countries and regions. Though these forms of music are widely popular in their own countries regaetton is one form that is widely played throughout all of Latin America and can be heard in other countries such as the United States and Japan. This form of urban music has become the voice for many of Latin America's youth giving them an outlet to tell their story and become successful and profitable in some cases.

The name derives from this musical genre of Caribbean inspired music reggae, hence the name ragaetton. As the years went on artist along with dj's and producers gave it it's unique sound and beat.

While reggaeton exploded in the late 80's early 90's in countries like Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, and Panama regaetton has evolved from it's early form to what it is today the music mainly stayed in underground clubs and bars. According to RegaettonFever.com this form of music could be heard in Panama as early as the mid to late 70's.

But, there is a controversy among people in Panama and Puerto Rico of who invented the new genre. Panama claims it was the first country to bring Spanish influenced reggae to the underground scene first. But, it was Puerto Rico who gave the music a whole new beat and name.

The musical art-form has become Latin American's form of Hip-Hop, evolving from a genre of music to a culture where music, fashion, trade, business, and entrepreneurship are just some of the key elements driving it's followers.

Artist like Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, Tego Calderon, and Jultio Voltio are among some of the most popular regaetton artist playing concerts throughout the world and whose music can be heard in motion pictures such as "The Fast and the Furriest Tokyo Drift" and "Too Fast Too Furriest" to name a few.

Regaetton has also been able to pave the way for female artist such as Ivy Queen, a.k.a 'La Caballota' who has been regaetton's leading lady. Other artist such as Orquídea Negra of LDA, La Factoria are just a few of a long list of female regaetton artist out there today.

Don't be surprised if you hear this musical genre in places like Europe or Japan. Artist like Japan's Los Kalibres are bringing the new musical genre mixing in Japanese along side Spanish lyrics creating a new wave of international artist. As local clubs and dj's continue to pump out regaetton sounds the music can only spread further and further.

Regaetton has come along way from it's humble beginning to the musical phenomenon it is today. The music will continue to inspire and motivate generations to strive for success and hope for a better tomorrow.

Lowriders

For decade's lowriders have been cruising the streets and filling up parks and stadiums showcasing their uniqueness and beauty. It's surprising to know that lowrider's were once used as a derogatory term for Hispanic's during the 30's and 40's when families used to pile into a large car and make the back end sink low. But, this term and style was adopted into a unique car culture which has spread around the world.

No longer are these vehicles lowered by adding weight to the vehicle. Now vehicles or all makes and models are being retrofitted with a complex hydraulic system which can adjust the ride height of the vehicle to even bouncing the vehicle high enough it flips over.

Many individuals throughout the years gathered together with others lowrider enthusiasts and formed clubs some of which have several chapters throughout the U.S. and the Mexico and have members from various generations. These clubs not only come together for the love of cars but also reach out to their neighboring communities. Some clubs such as the Majestic Club of Detroit create programs to help at risk youths by introducing them to the lowrider life style by having them assist in rebuilds and modifications of vehicles.

Lowrider is no longer just a classification of what type of vehicle you may have. It is now a life style and culture built stronger by family, friendship, and community.

Arizona restricts Multicultural teachings

Arizona has become the battle ground for a new civil rights movement. Thousands of protesters and supporters both in state and out have voiced their opinions on this controversial issue. But now the fight is being taken to the doors of Arizona's class rooms.

Legislator's are now targeting Multicultural studies in schools and have restricted the teaching of such ethnically educational classes such as African-American Studies, Hispanic/Latino studies, and Asian-American studies. State Schools Superintendent Tom Horne told CNN's "American Morning" on Thursday that the legislation is "designed to get schools to teach kids to treat each other as individuals and not on the basis of what race they were born into." he continues to say that when students took part in these classes they became more enraged because the curriculum depicted various acts of oppression and degradation on behalf of the US on a particular ethnic race.

Parents of students at local Arizona schools have protested this new restriction of learning while U.N. human rights experts criticized the legislation, saying "everyone has the right to seek and develop cultural knowledge and to know and understand his or her own culture and that of others through education and information." Horne said the state's social studies standards "require all kids to learn about all different cultures." He said they "shouldn't be ghettoized into certain cultures where they learn only about the culture of the race they have been born into. That's contrary to American values" (CNN.com)

It is this writers opinion that this form of legislation will only make the gap wider amongst native Arizonian's and their local school's, local and state governments. If such studies are to be restricted then all forms of history and social studies must be restricted as well. Our great country has a rich and deep culture with its good and bad historical facts and stories. But, we must not turn and bow our heads in shame for it. We must learn that all countries and cultures world wide have done similar things but it is the present in which we live in now so that we may reach a brighter future and the restricting of such courses hinders our progress as a nation.

I sincerely hope that the state of Arizona will be able to one day look back on such actions like these and move forward as one state for the peeople.

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Today marks the first day that all of the state of Michigan bars and restaurants enact the no smoking policy.

Some restaurant and bar owners are reluctant about this new law because it may produce fewer sales for their establishments. Others are embracing the new smoking ban saying that their new smoke free environment may bring in new customers to their establishment. Those establishments found violating this new law may be subject to fines and possibly harsher punishments if the violation continues.

Though reaction to this new law may vary from business to business there are a few select places that patrons may be able to enjoy both a drink and a smoke. One is the floor of a casino. The MGM Gram and other Detroit casino’s like Greek Town Casino or Motor City Casino are one of the few exceptions. But if you don’t feel like putting $20 on black you may want to consider visiting your local Cigar bar.

Cigar bars throughout the state maybe one of the last place where patrons may feel free to smoke and drink. Although, the law does indicate that the Cigar bar must create two separate rooms, one for smoking and the other for food and/or drinks.
Another criteria for Cigar bars to be able to provide this service is that their liquor sales may not exceed 10% of the overall sales otherwise they must comply with the smoking ban law. As long as this main factor is maintained Cigar bars may be one of the few places other than the floors at local casino’s where an individual can enjoy both drink and a smoke.

Only time will tell if businesses and those individuals who enjoy a good smoke with a drink will be able to adapt to this new law.

Green Product Line Surfaces in Ypsi

YPSILANTI, Mich,- With the recent crave for green products many companies and business have been able to provide their customers’ with some services. But, some companies only advertise green when their practices and products are far from it.
One company that is trying to fix this problem is Clean Suites Inspections (C.S.I.). The Ypsilanti based company provides inspection services and products for a wide range of needs such as, mold and mildew removal and target the hotels, residential, and other places of business to name a few.

Company CEO, Larry Swain, formally of the State of Michigan agricultural department, has created a product line for all needs which meet EPA standards and are chemical free. Though the product line is geared more towards the hotel industry and other institutions including commercial businesses, the company offers their customers and employee’s peace of mind in their everyday environment. Establishments such colleges and universities, bars and retail stores are the main focus of their newly developed product line being produced by the Ypsilanti company.

The all bio-degradable and toxin free product line “Refresh IT”, includes an odor neutralizer, mold and mildew eliminator and a multi-purpose cleaner among other products. The new line breaths fresh air to an industry yearning for new solutions to everyday problems.

Additional information about the “Refresh IT” line is available on the company’s website as well as the various services being offered to both industry and residential consumers.

www.cleansuiteinspections.com

Toyota CEO Apologizes but no Recall

Toyota Motor’s chief executive Akio Toyoda recently apologized for recent problems with their Prius model anti-lock brake system but has yet issue a recall the vehicle.

Toyota, the Japanese auto manufacturer recently informed the public that there was a defect within the anti-lock brake system on their Prius model. This comes two weeks after Toyota came under fire due to safety issues caused by a defected accelerator pedal which caused an estimated 8.5 million vehicles, including the Rav-4 and Prius models, were recalled costing the company million’s in repair costs. The estimated number of vehicles with this defect has yet to be determined but, Toyota predicts that the 8.5 million vehicles which were recalled due to their faulty accelerator pedal may also have this faulty anti-lock brake-system as well.

Furthermore, on Feb 24, Toyoda was brought forth to testify in front of a congressional committee about this issue and assures congress and the public worldwide that he will do everything possible to ratify the situation. Toyota has installed a brake-override system in those models predicted to be affected in new China models.

With safety being an issue, especially when it comes to one of the most popular auto manufacturers worldwide a simple “I am sorry for any inconvenience. I will do my best to fix the problem”, would have been nice. Toyota’s Public Relation specialist should see the implications of their CEO being sincere enough to apologize for a problem but not trying to fix it. The recall, though it may cost the company millions in repair cost will give their customers piece of mind next time they turn the key of their Toyota’s. Rather, with no recall being initiated Toyota has caused uncertainty causing many Toyota owners to sell their vehicles regardless of how new they may be, after which they buy from their competitors. Toyota would lose much more than just millions repair cost. Because of their actions Toyota will lose trust and their ethical values scaring away many current and future buyers.

Toyota’s PR and marketing teams should have come up with a strategy to deal with this situation and have predicted the outcomes if actions like these were taken. Not only that, they must also draft up numerous press releases before this situation got out of hand to inform the public giving the company feedback and insight of what the next best thing to do was, recall or no recall.

It is simple to see what Toyota should have done in this situation, but their actions spoke louder than words this time and they have scared away a potential customer.

Wedding Planing and the Groom

Wedding planing is always a stressful situation that takes up much needed time and money. And from what I've seen the groom has little or no say in the matter other than asking how much it will all cost.

I am currently in this same situation. My fiance and sister-in-law are planning the entire wedding and all I can do is sit back and watch the dollar signs go up.

Brides around the country may not notice that, we as men, are always worried about the cost of the wedding. Yes, we know that its your day but remember that there is also someone standing next to you at the alter.

In reality we do not care if you get the $3 thousand or the $25 thousand dress. All we care is that you show up.

You've probably have heard the previous remark thousands of times, but its true. I just home that when I finally tie the knot the amount will stay in a budget suited for our financial situation.