Hugh Jackman and wife have been the parents of their adopted children since they were babies. According an interview with New Idea, Jackman said:
Oscar is a bit of everything – African-American, Caucasian, Hawaiian and Cherokee. We 
specifically requested a bi-racial child because there was more of a need. People will wait 18 months to adopt a little blonde girl; meanwhile, bi-racial children are turned away. The same was true for Ava, she’s half Mexican, half German.
It is easy to find a variety of photos of pop and son, that kind of affection shown shot after shot can be hard to find.
See Great interview where Jackman talks about going out to a Knicks basketball game with his son.
The ad for the new Acura NSX featuring Jerry Seinfeld was one of the biggest hits of this year’s 
Super Bowl ad parade – but according to a tipster to TMZ, the company that cast the ad sought a black actor for the role of a dealer by specifying someone “not too dark.” Moments ago, Acura issued an apology, saying it was unaware of the restriction.
TMZ says the call sheet for the ad was provided by another actor who was passed over for the role and angered by the casting company’s description. In the sheet, the firm says the role of a dealer who tells Seinfeld the first Acura NSX has already been sold should be “nice looking, friendly. Not too dark.”
The ad was created by an ad firm called “rp&,” a division of the RPA firm that creates ads for Acura’s parent Honda. (One might suggest updating their news page, which currently features several angry tweets about the racial choices of its Acura ad).
The real question: Why would the commercial specify a race for any of its minor characters? READ MORE
I watched the Oscars this year and it felt, well, familiar. Sure, familiar can be comforting, but familiar can also just be downright boring. Now don’t get me wrong; I have deep respect for Hollywood and all its players. I know that they are, for the most part, well-intentioned, sweet, progressive, liberally minded storytellers who have grand aspirations for the world. The problem is that while they believe in the concept of an all-inclusive, post-racial America, they don’t trust in it enough to bank on it. And now, they’re paying for it. (Read More at the Hollywood Reporter)
Yes, oysters are on the list but there are some surprising foods which seem to stimulate love. The food you consume can have a direct impact on your sex life, affecting your hormones, brain chemistry and energy and stress levels. Some foods have psychoactive properties, others arouse because they are psychologically suggestive, and some can actually increase blood flow to the genitals. And if it does not have all that aphrodisiac effect, at least it’s healthy and it will do you good!
Asparagus-An English herbalist from the 17th century, Nicholas Culpepper, wrote that asparagus “stirs up 
lust in man and woman.” In 19th century France, bridegrooms were served three courses of the sexy spears at their prenuptial dinners. Apparently for a good reason: asparagus is a great source of potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamins A and C, and thiamin and folic acid. The latter is said to boost histamine production necessary for the ability to reach orgasm in both sexes.
Almonds-Through antiquity, almonds were regarded as fertility symbols. The aroma of almond 
supposedly arouses passion in females — or so thought the poets and scribes. The scientists say that almonds provide high doses of vitamin E, magnesium and even fiber. Therefore, there seems to be something in the almond myths after all.
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President Obama Pardons a Lucky Turkey Photo © Alex Wong/Getty Images
The presidential pardoning of one lucky turkey is a fairly modern practice. In 1989, George H.W. Bush became the first president to pardon a turkey. Before then, turkeys were presented to the president and consumed by the president.
The concept of a turkey pardoning was first mentioned by president Regan as a joke, but H.W. Bush made it all possible with the following words: “This fine Tom turkey, has been granted a presidential pardon as of right now.”
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Like many holidays, Valentine’s Day is shrouded in mystery and is the result of merged customs and cultures. The holiday, as we know it today, contains elements of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition.
One legend maintains that St. Valentine was a third century Roman priest who defied Emperor Claudius II’s anti-marriage decree for soldiers. The brave Valentine secretly married soldiers until he was discovered and put to death.
Another version of the legend attributes Valentine’s Death to his efforts to free Christians from harsh Roman prisons.
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Anthropomorphic Valentine, circa 1950–1960 Wikipedia
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(CNN) — Women who desire a more “exotic” appearance are looking to the fashion world’s growing multi-culturalism for inspiration.
There was a time when the Caucasian girl-next-door looks of Christie Brinkley, Cindy Crawford and more recently Kate Moss dominated the fashion pages. Then came new fashion icons: Naomi Campbell, Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce – and then Giselle, Kim Kardashian and Shakira.
More voluptuous figures, fuller lips and darker skin, features traditionally associated with women of African, Latin and Asian cultures, are “in.” Over the past decade, an appreciation for ethnic beauty has been on the rise, and these natural features are becoming popular among Caucasian women who desire to look more “exotic.”
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specifically requested a bi-racial child because there was more of a need. People will wait 18 months to adopt a little blonde girl; meanwhile, bi-racial children are turned away. The same was true for Ava, she’s half Mexican, half German.
