Oof. I grew up between Mexico City and NYC. I lived the last 4 years in Berlin and now I just moved to London. Let me tell you, this New York City myth, the whole idea of "if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere" is so.much.bullshit. New York is exceptional, yes. It is, I think, the most competitive city in…

Yeah, but we are talking about languages, not national identities. Like many people have mentioned before, you can be Ukrainian and speak primarily Russian. Loads of people from the former Soviet states speak primarily Russian, even though they identify as Georgian or Ukrainian. In any case -and this is just a…

Err... I'll give him the benefit of the doubt on that one. Ukranian and Russian are similar enough, so much that they are mutually intelligible. The difference is, Russian is a lot more common - especially if you want to find books/tapes, courses etc. My husband is Norwegian. When we first met it was kind of hard to…

Actually, I kind of agree with you. Living 100% ethically is almost impossible, unfortunately. I think it is perhaps better to focus in those causes that are closer to your heart, and try to buy ethical products when possible, but without stressing too much about it- otherwise you won't be able to buy anything at all.…

Not really, even if you legalize marihuana in the US, drug cartels will continue to exist and operate. Or do you mean legalizing all drugs? Because I think that's kind of bananas. Drug trafficking and drug related violence will continue, even after legalization...

It is illegal!!! And they are so open about it, I know!! But what baffles me the most is this: the people that I know to be regular drug users are also the same kind of people that are really into fair trade products, organic produce, ethical clothing, etc. However, when it comes to recreational drugs, they never stop…

For what is worth: I didn't even understand what she meant by "gazuntite". Then I saw "gesundheit" and it clicked... should I go sit next to Jeffrey?

100% with you. Race mixing is as old as mankind. Same thing with migration. I find it hilarious that NOW (in the 21st fucking century!) people are freaking out about immigration and mixed race people. Yawn.

Blah. Whatever. At least the FDP seems to be out...

That's actually not true. Catholic dogma (the sacraments) are the best guidelines to get to heaven, but they are not by any means the only way to salvation. It goes something like this: when you die, you'll meet the Lord, and if you have been righteous and repentant of your sins, then you'll be granted a place in…

We don't count Brazilian models of European heritage.

Age: 18, he was 19

They are missing persons bulletins. Basically, they say: "We are looking for them... Lucero Juárez, 23 years old, disappeared in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, 2009". Another says: "They have disappeared".. you can't really read the rest of the info. Apparently, this announcements have been placed by the Conavim -…

Thank you for saying this. Sure, there is corruption, impunity, and misogyny - but Juárez would have never reached this level of violence without the drug money that feeds the cartels. Enjoy your drugs people!

It is a very popular myth because of a famous fountain in Mexico City: http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuente_de…

Not in this case. You are talking about the total number of murders. These number is for those that have been of sexual/sexist nature - feminicides to be precise. Look up "muertas de Juárez".

I'll just take this opportunity to mention Alondra de la Parra. I am in my phone so I don't know how to insert an hyperlink here, but here you go: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alondra_d…

Well, Ibitha and Ibisa are both correct...

Sure, there are a lot of people out there who are just waiting to crucify the US for doing anything (or nothing, depending on how you see it) But I think one of the main issues that upsets people is the perceived unilateralism of the US attacking Syria right now. What about waiting a little bit? There is a UN report…