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Chilean Teachers Protest Against Education Inequality

16:30 H — Jennifer

An on-going series of public manifestations against the state of the Chilean education system came to a head yesterday as hundreds of school teachers took the streets, and at least 20 broke into the Palace of the Moneda, throwing about... Read more »

Topics: Activism - Chile - Education - Latin America

Kids Sent to Institution Because of Cell Phone Addiction

12:56 H — Jennifer

Two Spanish children, aged 12 and 13, have been sent to a mental hospital because of their addiction to cell phones. BBC Mundo reports that the two boys were sent to the institution because they were "unable to do normal... Read more »

Topics: Children - Lifestyle - Society - Spain - Tech

Chayanne Wants to Suck Your Blood (And I'm Ok With That)

11:27 H — Maegan la Mala

I'll admit to having dirty vampire fantasies since I just finished reading the Twilight series of books. But I can't help it if my version of hot vampire love is a little more trigeño. Enter sexy Puerto Rican singer Chayanne.... Read more »

Topics: Celebrities - TV

The Differences Bewteen Barack Obama and John McCain on Immigration

09:27 H — Maegan la Mala

Immigration reform is on the minds of many Latino voters. Alternet and La Opinion both look at the differences and similarities between the two presidential candidates on the issue (and yes there are some things they share). For example, both... Read more »

Topics: Immigration - US Presidential Race 2008

Wisin and Yandell Will Not Go English Only

07:27 H — Maegan la Mala

Not convinced that crossover appeal comes only through singing in English, when asked when their English album was gonna drop, reggaetoneros Wisin y Yandell answered, never!. Yandel had this to say to his English speaking fans who don’t understand his... Read more »

Topics: Language - Music