I grew up thinking I wouldn't be able to have children because of what I was told. I underwent several invasive procedures by the age of 19, battling abnormal cells, and losing healthy cervical tissue in the process. Then on March 2011 (six years later), I started feeling funny. I...
Posted March 26, 2011 | 3/26/11
Ricky Martin's tour started with accusations from self-proclaimed apostol Wanda Rolón, stating in a press conference that he was condemning Puerto Ricans to hell with his new tour: Music, Soul and Sex.
On March 22, 2011, three days before his first show, Wanda Rolón wrote on Facebook:
This...
Posted February 28, 2011 | 2/28/11
I work and pay my bills. I am fully clothed. I do smell good. Why in the world would you call me an alcoholic?
In a modern world where social standing matters (big time) and networking gatherings occur endlessly, alcohol plays the role of tranquilizer, entrepreneur, mediator and therapist simultaneously....
Posted February 14, 2011 | 2/14/11
Just as Mubarak refused to leave the presidency, the UPR's administration clings to the use of force. Ever since the police took over the University of Puerto Rico, students claim it has turned into a military camp.

Photographer: Ricardo Alcaraz Diaz
The...
Posted February 7, 2011 | 2/7/11
A few months ago, the police took over the University of Puerto Rico.
Professor Ian A. Bethell Bennett issued the following...
Posted May 25, 2010 | 5/25/10
This time, it's not the doctors helping Haiti. This time, it's the police.
On May 20, a group of a hundred students and supporters of the University's strike infiltrated a Fund Raising Event at Hotel Sheraton, sponsored by the Governor. These students demanded to see the Governor, wanting...
Posted May 14, 2010 | 5/14/10
Hundreds of families are suffering from the economic crisis. The nation is holding its breath, waiting for a suspect to be charged with the murder of eight year old, Lorenzo González Cacho. The University of Puerto Rico is undergoing a massive strike. Where is the Governor of Puerto Rico?
Today...
Posted April 3, 2010 | 4/3/10
The long awaited tablet is here. This day will be remembered by all Apple crazies out there (including myself) as a milestone in the Macintosh history. Aside from Greg Packer's attention grabbing and this wonderful review by Jessica Mintz, two questions remain in my head: What...
Posted March 11, 2010 | 3/11/10
Surfing the web as usual, I came across the most unique and creative idea I've seen in a while. A new virtual world filled with informational elves. Inf (dot) net has an amazing project, where you can easily create your own virtual character that other people can chat...
Posted February 22, 2010 | 2/22/10
Many youngsters are holding back on their shopping habits as a result of our staggering economy. For some of us, there are days when we have to choose between a pair of shoes, a shirt, eating out, a video game, a movie ticket, or another expense. Turista Clothing's...
Posted February 2, 2010 | 2/2/10
The start of the year 2010 has opened many doors for me. I feel incredibly grateful for the shift my life is beginning to take. Roughly two months ago, I committed myself to several dreams and goals. I secretly started writing whenever I could. I read like crazy (I will...
Posted February 1, 2010 | 2/1/10
Although Puerto Rico is a small island, a scandal involving the territory has made headlines worldwide.
Puerto Rican doctors traveled to Haiti to help victims of the earthquake. Very controversial Facebook photos soon surfaced. Doctors drinking, holding firearms, smiling while working on patients, among other things, ...
Posted January 25, 2010 | 1/25/10
Being twenty four, married, and trying to jump-start the career of my dreams involves a lot of sacrifice. For the past months, I've been juggling my $7.50 per hour job, my marriage, my cats, my family, and everything in between. "I'll sleep when I die", was the motto I borrowed...

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