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Mirrors: Stories of Almost Everyone by Eduardo Galeano

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:05:02 GMT

The speculum, espéculo or mirror, understood as a sort of whimsical anthology or commonplace book, is a literary genre of venerable antiquity.
Source: Guardian Unlimited

Where is Jadot's Sweet-Spot in the Cotes de Nuits?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:53:50 GMT

I'm a big fan of Jadot's Clos de Ursules, Santenay "Clos de Malte", Beaune Teurons--But I really haven't tried much from the Nuits. What Jadot wines from the Cotes de Nuits do you like?
Source: eRobertParker.com

2006 Mugneret Gibourg Ruchottes Chambertin

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:50:16 GMT

Along with Rousseau and in some vintages Roumier (Bonnefond), this is the best address for Ruchottes. The 2006 is perfect Ruchottes in every way. Young and in need of time. This will become a real monster of a wine.
Source: eRobertParker.com

As a legacy of struggle, protest is in the blood

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:28:18 GMT

"If the past has nothing to say to the present, history may go on sleeping undisturbed in the closet where the system keeps its old disguises."
Source: Mail & Guardian Online

[analysis] Venezuelan ambassador in Alaska to promote cultural, commercial exchange

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:45:44 GMT

When Bolivian President Evo Morales expelled the U.S. ambassador last fall for allegedly inciting violence in the streets of Bolivia, a series of tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions occurred, including the Bush administration’s expulsion of Venezuela’s...
Source: Venezuela Analysis

Hope and Disappointment in Uruguay

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:53:59 GMT

"Democracy doesnТt exist without truth and justice.
Source: Upside Down World

El Maestro seeks to restore the tradition of a forgotten footballing identity | Marcela Mora y Araujo

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:20:54 GMT

Luis Suarez celebrates his goal against Ecuador.
Source: Guardian Unlimited

Shorties (Brian Eno, Eduardo Galeano, and more)

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:55:49 GMT

JR: Artists and writers tell me that “magical realism” isn't simply a literary school or style, but a whole way of being in the world. How do you see it?
Source: largehearted boy

Photo from Reuters Pictures

Tue, 19 May 2009 15:45:20 GMT

Uruguayan singer Daniel Viglietti (L) and writer Eduardo Galeano (R) carry the coffin of poet Mario Benedetti outside the congress building before making their way to Montevieo's Central cemetery May 19, 2009. Benedetti died on Sunday, aged 88.

'Open Veins of Latin America' author Eduardo Galeano on Democracy NOW! 2006 (Part 1)

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:14:17 GMT

Photo from Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano (R) shows his title of Honoris Causa from Veracruzana University alongside the university rector, Raul Arias, in Jalapa, Mexico, on March 26, 2009.