the break up
daily dos
mon 7/14/2008

(image by marcelgermain via flickr)
- Antarctica's Wilkins Ice Shelf, which previously lost an ice chunk the size of Manhattan in March, is "hanging by its last thread" due to global warming, according to a press release by the European Space Agency (ESA).
- Erik Camayd-Freixas, an Spanish interpreter for immigrants in federal criminal court, says many of the immigrants are rushed through court proceedings and do not fully understand the criminal charges they face or the rights they sometimes waive: “The great majority were under the impression they were there because of being illegal in the country, not because of Social Security fraud.”
- Rambo look-alike Diego Alione stars in a new music video, "A Rambo No Le Gusta La Guerra." (via Metafilter)
- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama says Americans should learn Spanish: "Instead of worrying about whether immigrants can learn English – they'll learn English – you need to make sure your child can speak Spanish."
- Chris Brown is in talks to join T.I. in the movie Bone Deep.
- R&B singer Cassie has confirmed she and Diddy recently broke up after previously denying the two were in a relationship.
