Benicio del Toro

Although spending your time in the hub of American politics and lawmaking activities is sure to keep your life interesting, everyone needs a little rest and relaxation form time to time. Is there any better way to enjoy your time away from work than hanging out on the beaches of Punta Cana? With beaches that face both the Caribbean and the Atlantic, you will have no shortage of stunning views and beautiful waters to explore. Fortunately, there is a vast selection of options when it comes to…

What do Leonardo Da Vinci, Bill Clinton, and I all have in common? Active participation in procrastination—a practice frowned upon in today’s society, but not even Noah of the Ark could have prepared for the imposing amount of water on my already heavily-saturated carpets. You would think that a mini ocean within one's bedroom would lead to a rotten seed. On the contrary, delaying the much-needed waterproofing of our house gave root to and was the direct catalyst for the independent adult I am…

Born February 12th 1809 - Died April 19th 1882 The voyage of the Beagle (most important work): Started December 27th 1831 (lasted almost 5 years) Voyage around the world He found evidence to propose a revolutionary hypothesis about how life changes over time (evolutionThe smallest, lowest islands were hot and dry = no vegetation The higher Islands were very wet. More vegetation Was fascinated by tortoises and marine iguanas on Island…

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The Spanish siege of the Aztec city of Tenochtitlán is largely known today because of the written reports by of those who witnessed it. In 1521 the Spanish took over the capital city of Tenochtitlán, resulting in the ultimate demise of the Triple Alliance. Versions of this historical event tend to vary due to the array of perspectives involved. For instance, whereas Spanish solider Bernal Diaz wrote his personal account The conquest of New Spain, multiple Aztec informants, including Aztec…

Los Tigres Del Norte is a nortena band that were discovered in 1968 in San Jose, California. Ever since then, and still today they have performed all over the world and have performed in various events. They are mostly known for their music. Their music can be about love, or a special lesson given to someone, or even just for fun. Los Tigres Del Norte are also known for putting out a good show. They all dress the same when they…

Chat Sumlin A View of Eighteen or So Side Columns “A View of Eighteen Side Columns” by Giovanni Battista Piranesi a beautiful piece of art designed to be printed and bought by patrons. Its visual depiction of what can initially be associated with Roman architecture after the fall of its empire is what initially captivates the viewer into looking deeper. The painting communicates using the placement of seemingly foreign figures amongst ruins to signify the survival of life and human…

Women throughout the world have always had multiple roles in a society. Some roles were more influential, while others remained more domesticated. Yet, throughout both novels, women shared similar duties. Sundiata, by D.T. Niane, describes the journey of King Sundiata Keita’s road to become ruler of the Mali Empire. The Conquest of New Spain, by Bernal Diaz, recounts the downfall of the Aztec Empire. In the Aztec, Spanish, and Mali Empires women were portrayed as domesticated, were used as a…

When thinking back to my past, my favorite memory is my trip to Puerto Rico. I got to travel with some of my close friends and really cool adults. We were in Puerto Rico for seven days, and every single day I got to discover the culture and learn something new about the island and the people living on it. We were able to explore the nature there, try Puerto Rican foods, speak in Spanish, and tour historical sites. We left at four in the morning to board our plane. When we arrived on the island,…

so in Benicio del Toro’s case. This isn’t del Toro’s first drug-themed rodeo, either, having played each side of the fence, thus far (protagonist in Traffic and antagonist in Savages). This time, though,, del Toro is secluded in shades of gray – and is left on the outskirts for much of the film. Sitting in wait, if you will… There isn’t much emphasis put on Gillick’s past, despite plenty of early pokes and prods from Blun’t character. However, the film’s unforeseen climax thrusts del Toto…