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Brazilian model strikes out against Pope

15:55 H — Jennifer

Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen is speaking out against the comments around condom use made by the Pope on his recent visit to her country:"To prohibit condoms is ridiculous, just think of all the diseases transmitted without them," the 26-year-old supermodel... Read more »

Topics: Brazil - Celebrities - Controversia - Health - Religion - Sex

Fujimori to be placed under house arrest

14:58 H — Jennifer

Ex-president of Peru, Alberto Fujimori, will be placed under house arrest in Chile, at the order of a Chilean judge. The Peruvian government had expressed fears that the ex-leader might flee the country:Those fears were fueled on Thursday when a... Read more »

Topics: Chile - Justice - Peru - Politics

Watching more than Floats and Flags at Rican Parade

12:17 H — Maegan la Mala

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has had a nasty habit of following Puerto Rican Parade goers back to their hoods and harassing and revelers. Some activists have likened what happens to military type occupations and note that such... Read more »

Topics: Activism - Justice - New York City

Told You So : Immigration Reform Dead

11:47 H — Maegan la Mala

I predicted that nothing would come out of the current immigration reform numerous times (personally because I don't think Congress really gives a damn) and Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Nevada Democrat, officially withdrew the so-called compromise bill from the... Read more »

Topics: Immigration - Politics

Largest-ever Art Exhibit de la Frida Kahlo

08:17 H — Maegan la Mala

Artist and legend Frida Kahlo celebrates her 100th birthday this year and Mexico City is set to celebrate her with the largest-ever exhibit of her paintings at the Palacio de Bellas Artes. The 354 pieces displayed include one-third of her... Read more »

Topics: Arts - Mexico