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» April 14, 2008

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Mon14Apr2008

What Colombia's Like...Or Not

14:29 H — Jennifer

Next time you're about to take a trip, you might want to think twice before you pick up a Lonely Planet guidebook. Apparently at least one guidebook author thought it was OK to write about countries he'd never visited, among... Read more »

Topics: Bizarro - Books - Brazil - Colombia - Controversia

The Face of Latino Unemployment

14:00 H — Maegan la Mala

Pobrecito. Seems that former U.S. Attorney General, Alberto Gonzales, has been having a rough time finding work ever since he was forced to resign.He has, through friends, put out inquiries, they said, and has not found any takers. What makes... Read more »

Topics: Politics

Puerto Rican Poet/Writer Piri Thomas Suffers Stroke

10:01 H — Maegan la Mala

Puerto Rican poet and writer, Piri Thomas, best known for his depiction of barrio survival in Down These Mean Streets, suffered a stroke. The 79 year old author is recovering in his now home of California. Capicu Poetry is compiling... Read more »

Topics: Books - Celebrities - History

Gustavo Dudamel: Classically Hot

08:51 H — Cindylu

On beautiful weekends when the high hits 90 degrees (in mid-April), I absolutely love living in LA. Of course, there are a lot of other things to add to the list besides the weather. One of those is the fact... Read more »

Topics: Los Angeles - Music - Venezuela