August 09, 2006 | VivirLatino

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Shakira speaks out about Lebanon

16:50 H — Jennifer

Colombian rocker Shakira, who is half Lebanese, is speaking out about the war in Lebanon, saying she'd like to see an immediate cease fire:"It breaks my heart, that we remain silent while this is happening. I hope that my generation... Read more »

Topics: Celebrities - World

Argentine asks government for a vasectomy

12:01 H — Jennifer

I had no idea that vasectomies were illegal in Argentina, until I read that some guy that seriously needs to get one is now petitioning his government for permission to do so:An Argentine who is 44 years old and has... Read more »

Topics: Argentina - Family - Health - Politics - Sex

Where are the Latina Lawyers?

11:20 H — Maegan la Mala

According to a recent report by the American Bar Association, Latina and other women of color attorneys are leaving their posts at top firms across the country. The reason? Besides having to face the glass ceiling because of their gender,... Read more »

Topics: Careers - Women

NY State Test Takers : Don't Know English? Too Bad!

08:37 H — Maegan la Mala

As if New York State students, regardless of home language, didn't have enough to worry about with the increased use of high-stakes testing that makes or breaks the grade, now the heat is on students with limited English. The rule... Read more »

Topics: Bilingualism - Children - Education - Language - New York