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Poll: Conservatives don't read books

15:23 H — Jennifer

While we know that conservatives do read -- as evidenced by the hundreds of comments we get from them here on VL -- a recent poll shows that they aren't exactly devouring books.The AP-Ipsos poll found 22 percent of liberals... Read more »

Topics: Books - Culture - Politics

Gloria Estefan to release new Spanish album

13:21 H — Jennifer

Spain's 20 Minutos reports that Gloria Estefan is set to announce tomorrow a new album en español, with a focus on getting back to her Cuban music roots and reviving some Afro-Cuban rhythms:The album 90 Millas ["90 Miles"] is "an... Read more »

Topics: Celebrities - Cuba - Music

Who Knew Anahi Could Write?

10:01 H — Maegan la Mala

Anahi , the way too skinny RBD blonde wants to show that she is way more than a talented singer and actress. She's following in the footsteps of fellow RBD'ers Christopher and Dulce Maria.One thing we’re a little uncomfortable with,... Read more »

Topics: Books - Music

Elvira Arellano Has a Song

09:12 H — Maegan la Mala

I'm not into folk/folky kind of music (and can do w/o the Jesus reference) but I'm down with the message behind Elvira's Song. I also want to publicly state that I am disgusted by some of the comments left here... Read more »

Topics: Blogs Media - Immigration - Music

Obama Calls for End of Cuba Embargo

07:46 H — Maegan la Mala

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has already taken heat for saying that he would meet with Cuban (among other) leaders. iNow Obama is taking a stand on the longstanding Cuban embargo.Obama's campaign said Monday that, if elected, the Illinois senator... Read more »

Topics: Cuba - Politics