Archive for October 20th, 2006
Spanish city opens shelter for abused men
4:25 pm By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · Family|society|Spain · Comments Off
20 Oct 2006
The Spanish city of León is opening up Spain’s first shelter for male victims of domestic violence, and “positive discrimination” (affirmative action), according to 20 Minutos. The center will also house men who are separated or divorced and having a hard time making it:
The first center will open in León, and the project has a budget of 1.5 million euros.There are also plans to open other similar centers in Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, Madrid, Murcia, Cádiz and Sevilla, depending on projects supported by various support groups for separated fathers throughout Spain.
According to the Centristas group, the organization in charge of the shelter, the centers will provide housing, legal help, professional development programs and a business center for residents.
Earlier this month, Spain’s constitutional tribunal admitted debate on whether or not domestic violence laws in the country discriminate against men.
A few Spanish sites are popping up on the internet which claim to support abused men and denounce feminism.
Meanwhile, to date, 59 women have died in Spain at the hands of their partner or ex partner this year.
Via / 20 Minutos and Instituto de la Mujer
MTV Latin Music Awards: Butts and Glory
3:15 pm By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · Celebrities|Events|Media|mexico|Music|TV · 1 Comment
20 Oct 2006
Mexico City’s Palacio de los Deportes was the site of the MTV Latin Music Awards last night, which held more than a few surprises for viewers. The biggest: British pop star Robbie Williams showed the world his butt:
Williams, who took home the award for best international pop artist last night, mooned the crowd of around 10,000 people during his performance of his song “Rock DJ.”
Unfortunately, since we don’t have MTV TR3S and therefore weren’t able to see the awards, you’ll have to settle for just a rundown of winners.
Best Solo Artist: Julieta Venegas
Best Group or Duet: Panda
Best Pop Artist: Kudai
Best Rock Artist: Mana
Best Alternative Artist: Panda
Best Pop Artist – International: Robbie Williams
Best Rock Artist – International: My Chemical Romance
Best New Artist – International: James Blunt
Best New Artist – North: Allison
Best New Artist – Central: Fonseca
Best New Artist – South: Axel
Best Artist – Central: Juanes
Best Artist – South: Gustavo Cerati
Breakthrough Artist: Panda
Promising Artist: Calle 13
MTV Tr3s Viewer’s Choice Award: Don Omar
Song of the Year: Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean – “Hips Don’t Lie”
Video of the Year: Mana – “Labios Compartidos”
Artist of the Year: Daddy Yankee
MTV Legend Award: Mana
Surprising: Julieta Venegas was nominated for six awards but received only one, the one I expected to be bestowed upon Shakira.
Not surprising: Shakira’s Hips Don’t Lie as Song of the Year
Via / MP3.com
Image via 20 Minutos
Venezuela : The Next Terror Threat?
8:59 am By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · Controversia|Venezuela · Comments Off
20 Oct 2006
According to a congressional report released yesterday Venezuela could be next to have its name put on the Axis of Evil list as a “potential hub of terrorism”. According to the report Venezuela has been providing documents to alleged terrorists that have allowed them to enter into the United States through the Texas/Mexico border. The report, put together based on expert opinions, media accounts and testimony from U.S. authorities, specifically says people from Cuba, Colombia and “Middle Eastern terrorist harboring nations” have been found entering with Venezuelan social security cards.
I don’t know if this is part of the U.S.’s larger campaign against Venezuela mating with revived border control anti-immigrant sentiment but it sure seems like it.
Via / El Diario/La Prensa
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