Filed in archive Latin Travel
by Eliane on December 15, 2006
After the Quiet Sunset of Cabo Polonio, comes the bewitching darkness. There's no electricity there, remember? The only places provided with electrical power are the lighthouse and the police...
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Filed in archive Latin Holidays
by Eliane on December 14, 2006
More Latin traditions! Today we're going to Mexico. Las Posadas The Posada is a kind of representation of the troubles faced by Joseph and the Virgin Mary, trying to find a place where to give...
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Filed in archive Latin Holidays
by Eliane on December 14, 2006
Here's the 2° Piece of my Twelve Days of Christmas. I'll keep posting them on a daily basis, until Christmas Eve. Here you can find the First Piece: The Twelve Days of Christmas - My Version...
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Filed in archive Latin Holidays
by Eliane on December 13, 2006
Here begins my personal version of "The Twelve Days of Christmas". For the next 12 days, I'll be posting here 12 little pieces I've written about Christmas. We use this in my family;...
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Filed in archive Latin Food
by Eliane on December 13, 2006
Did you like the Brigadeiro recipe? Well, here goes another version: pudding! It's easier than the original version, and it's ready in only 10 minutes! Go for it! Ingredients: - 1 can...
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Filed in archive Latina Musings
by Eliane on December 12, 2006
4. Which were some of the unexpected obstacles that came up, and how did you deal with them? Looking back, would you have done anything differently? I had two major issues, regarding my blogging...
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The Holidays are celebrated in different ways around the world. Latin America is no exception: each country and region has its own traditions. I've been researching about it, and I want to share...
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Filed in archive Latina Musings
by Eliane on December 11, 2006
I've talked about this Meme in this post. Here are my first answers: 1. Take a few minutes to reflect on the previous year. What are you happy with? - I'm really, really happy with my...
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Filed in archive Latin Movies
by Eliane on December 09, 2006
Talking about movies I've seen this year, here's a good one that didn't make the Top Ten (mostly because I forgot it): Spanglish (2004). The journey of flor (Paz Vega) seeking a better...
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I had heard the news a while ago. Joao de Souza Luz, the mayor of Novo Santo Antonio, a small town in the central state of Mato Grosso, Brazil, is distributing free Viagra for the older citizens. I am...
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Filed in archive Latin Movies
by Eliane on December 08, 2006
Hello again! Here's the second (or first?) part of my 2006 Top Ten Movies. 5 - Firewall (2006) Really good thriller, really good cast. I love Harrison Ford since Indiana Jones, and Paul Bettany...
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Filed in archive Latin Movies
by Eliane on December 07, 2006
I know, not all of these movies were released this year, and they are not Latin movies (except for N°3)... But I am Latina, and this is my Top Ten Movies for 2006. Well, to be accurate, here is......
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Filed in archive Latin Chat
by Eliane on December 07, 2006
As everybody knows, the end of the year is coming, and it is time for some balance. devon, at Ink in My Coffee, is asking 17 questions for writers to reflect upon. In fact, his questions are useful...
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Filed in archive Latin Music
by Eliane on December 06, 2006
Many people has come to the blog searching for this; so, here it goes! Enjoy! Hips Don't Lie Lyrics (feat. Wyclef Jean) Ladies up in here tonight No fighting, no fighting We got the refugees up...
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Filed in archive Latin Blogs
by Eliane on December 06, 2006
Two posts at Hispanic Trending well worth reading: 1 - Miami Today is U.S. of Tomorrow, about the race and diversity future scenario in the US. 2 - Self Identity: Hispanic/Latino Widely Accepted, but...
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Cultural identity is one of the most important things for Latinos everywhere. Our heritage can only survive if we keep it alive, and pass it onto the new generations. I've had an idea for this...
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Looking for some gift ideas? Las Comadres can help you! I'll let them introduce themselves: "Las Comadres Para Las Americas is an informal internet-based group that meets monthly, in several...
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"Alamo Heights SA" is online: "A spicy Tex-Mex melodramedy cybernovela in seven-minute bites." This cybernovela, produced by ZyntroPics INC, "is designed specifically for...
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