This was the picture at the Jo’burg airport (301 days to kick-off):
Off to South Africa
In 2006, I suffered through the poor 3 and out showing by the US in World Cup watching the games in a couple bars in Arlington, VA and in a German cultural center in Washington, DC. Bolivia did not qualify. In 2002, I remember the early morning hours before my flight to spend another year… Continue reading Off to South Africa
Bolivia: Election Results Reveal Emergence of New Opposition Force
originally posted at Global Voices Soon after the final vote was cast in the April 4th municipal and departmental elections and the official results began pouring in, many bloggers started to provide their analysis and interpretation of the results. On that day, Bolivians would set out to elect local mayors and members of the city… Continue reading Bolivia: Election Results Reveal Emergence of New Opposition Force
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Global Voices Advocacy, the branch of Global Voices Online that covers examples of online censorship, targeting of bloggers by oppressive governments, and pushing for freedom of expression is participating in the Blogging for a Cause contest sponsored by Zemanta. During my first trip to the Middle East last month, I met some Egyptian bloggers who… Continue reading Support Global Voices Advocacy
Bolivia: Farewell to Aymara Hip Hop Artist Abraham Bojorquez
Originally published at Global Voices Online The sudden death of Bolivian hip-hop artist Abraham Bojorquez was especially hard on residents of El Alto, the city from which he hailed. A victim of a traffic accident involving a bus, Bojorquez left behind many fans around the world, but also left behind a legacy filled with memories… Continue reading Bolivia: Farewell to Aymara Hip Hop Artist Abraham Bojorquez
Xenophobia in the Football Stands in Argentina
Originally published at Global Voices Rivalries in Argentine football can become quite heated. The battles on the field often spill over into the stands, as club supporters clash with one another in various sections of the stadium. With nearly half of the 20 teams in the Argentine first division league located in the greater Buenos… Continue reading Xenophobia in the Football Stands in Argentina
Max the Puppy
A video of my cousin’s puppy. http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2915417&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1it’s max from eduardo ávila on Vimeo.
