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Samsung hopes to drum up interest for S5 with hands-on demos

Samsung hopes to drum up interest for S5 with hands-on demos

Samsung Electronics is laying the groundwork for the launches of the Galaxy S5, Gear 2 smartwatch and Gear Fit with hands-on demos in more than 61 countries.

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[fiestasracistas]

Hello, I would just like to kindly ask you to please delete the post you just reblogged from me, with the caption "racist". It was not intended to alienate people of a difference cultural background, and I'll have you know that I am accepting of all cultures, religions, races, nationalities, etc. By wearing sombreros we were not "making fun" of Mexican people. You could dress up in things considered typically "Australian", and I wouldn't find that offensive or racist. Please remove the post.

Furthermore, I don’t know why you think this is something that only happens with “Mexian Fiestas”. Would it be okay if I held a “French-themed” birthday party, where we all eat crepes and wear berets? Are you going to restrict all costumes based around nationalities? I will delete my own post if that is any consolation, however I would also like you to remove it from your page as I am not a “racist”.

Yeah it is racist and actually it is gonna stay on my page.

People should never be costumes. 

And throwing a “Mexican” themed party is completely different from a French themed party. French people and Australian people never had to suffer any oppression because of their cultures. They are, in fact, colonizers. 

Accept the fact you’re racist and maybe educate yourself a bit.

Calling Out Bullshit: The Racism of “Mexican” Themed Parties and Costumes

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a-good-start asked: Share 5 facts about yourself and pass it on to your 10 favourite followers. :)

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I went to my primary school's fete and bought a couple of old hardback dictionaries. My mother thought this was hilarious and called me a 'special girl'.

Breakfast is my biggest meal of the day. Yum, breakfast.

Recently I had someone describe me as the friend who floats around between groups. I prefer to think that I've stolen people to form my own group of friends.

One of my life goals is to make at least some of my future students change their attitude about maths.

I drive an hour to and from uni.