November 17, 2006 | VivirLatino

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Latino old school rock Friday: Diggin' in the crates

18:20 H — Jennifer

As loyal readers may have noticed, we are becoming more and more addicted to YouTube. My number one fascination lately is reliving some old Rock en español videos by my favorite bands, and digging up some that I never even... Read more »

Topics: Internet - Latin America - Music

Shakira goes on sabbatical

13:27 H — Jennifer

Oh, how I would like to follow in the steps of Shakira. People en Español reports that Shaki is about to take a nice, long vacation -- one year to be precise -- to "dedicate time to her loved ones".... Read more »

Topics: Celebrities - Chismes - Music

Mexicans Say No to Wal-Mart

11:40 H — Maegan la Mala

Activists inside the U.S. aren't the only ones calling out big box retailer Wal-Mart. According to the Latin Americanist:Around 250 demonstrators stormed a Wal-Mart store outside Mexico City on Tuesday alleging that Wal-Mart’s low prices have come at the cost... Read more »

Topics: Activism - Labor - Mexico - Shopping

Another Model Dies Because of Anorexia

08:55 H — Maegan la Mala

Another model has fallen victim to the fashion industry's and society's obsession with uber skinniness and died from complications because of anorexia. Brasilera Ana Carolina Reston, 21, died Tuesday this week in a Sao Paulo hospital from a generalized infection... Read more »

Topics: Brazil - Fashion - Health - Women