Monthly Archives: April 2015

The Media

MSNBC TO REPRESENTATIVE JOAQUIN CASTRO: ‘SHOW US YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE!’

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imagePANAMA CITY, Panama (The Adobo Chronicles) – As President Barack Obama geared up for a historic meeting with Cuba’s Raul Castro at the Summit of the Americas, MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell broadcast her show live from Panama City. But things quickly became awkward when she asked her guest, Rep. Joaquín Castro (D-TX) about his “Cuban-American background.”

“Well, I’m Mexican-American,” Castro quickly corrected her, acknowledging that he does have the “same last name” as the leader of Cuba.

But MSNBC stood by its news anchor and defended its credibility, demanding that Castro (the Mexican-American) release his birth certificate to clear the air once and for all.

Asked by The Adobo Chronicles about the embarrasing MSNBC interview, Castro reiterated: “Soy Mexicano. No soy Cubano.”

 

The Media

FOX NEWS’ MEGYN KELLY RESPONDS TO COMMENTS BY CNN’S DON LEMON

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Kelly, left, and Lemon
Kelly, left, and Lemon

NEW YORK, New York (The Adobo Chronicles) – At The Hollywood Reporter’s event honoring the most influential media persons for 2015 held in New York City, CNN anchor Don Lemon admitted being a devoted viewer of FOX News’ Megyn Kelly saying, “I think that Megyn Kelly is very powerful. I think that she’s very honest. I think that she’s very fair. I think she’s a star, and I watch her every single night.”

Today, Kelly responded to Lemon’s comments saying that she was flattered but can stand on her own without any endorsements from the CNN Anchor.

Kelly also reacted to other comments made by Lemon regarding his own perception of his work as a news anchor. Kelly’s responses are in parentheses:

“I’m there for the viewer (Yeah, sure!) I’m not there for the critics, so let the critics be the critics (But of course they will!)  I have your attention (You wish!)  I’m glad you’re watching (No I’m not!) and I’m glad that I’m moving you in some way — that I’m stirring some sort of passion and debate (Dream on !) I love it (Love yourself!)

Poor Lemon. He may just have jeopardized his chances to move over from CNN to FOX News with his comments, and Kelly’s responses.

Economy, Government

IRS ANNOUNCES ONE-DAY SALE ON INCOME TAXES

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imageWASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles) – Sometimes, it helps to procrastinate. Especially on your income tax.

In an effort to increase the number of tax filings and to help taxpayers avoid the last-minute rush to beat the April 15 tax deadline, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced an unprecedented one-day sale on income taxes.

Forget Macy’s or your favorite department store.  You’re better off shopping at the IRS on Monday, April 14.

IRS is offering a 30 percent discount to taxpayers with tax due payments on their 2014 tax return. Additionally, those who expect a refund in their tax return will get a 30 percent bonus.

The IRS sale will only last from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on April 14. Tax returns must be filed electronically or postmarked April 14 in order to qualify for the discount or bonus.

Procrastinate no more. File your taxes now.