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Tetela de Volcan is a small, traditional town in the state of Morelos, Mexico overlooked by the volcano Popocatepetl, also known as Popo. Here, the locals spend the days of November 1st and 2nd in their local cemeteries, tending to the graves of their loved ones and spending time with their families. In their homes, they build the traditional ofrendas to commemorate Dia de Muertos.
Come night time, Tetela's inhabitants have their own special tradition.
Please go to MexicoReporter.com or http://mexicoreporter.blip.tv/ to see the full version of this movie.Tetela de Volcan is a small, traditional town in the state of Morelos, Mexico... more
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"It wasn't a reckless obsession with liquor, drugs and gunplay that made the late Hunter S. Thompson the undisputed king of Gonzo journalism, his wife says. Instead, it was old-fashioned principles such as working hard and telling the truth, enlivened by the glee Thompson took from learning and from being right.
In her new book, "The Gonzo Way: A Celebration of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson," Thompson says her husband built his career with a tireless dedication to the craft of reporting, a keen awareness of his own shortcomings and his personal blend of patriotism: loving his country while mistrusting authority."
Hell YES.
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From Laila Fadel in Baghdad:
"Enaalso," he said in Iraqi slang. It's a new Iraqi word, a phrase used to explain being turned in by an informant to a militia and then being killed. Literally it means he was "chewed up."
Jesus.From Laila Fadel in Baghdad:
"Enaalso," he said in Iraqi slang.... more
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Leila Fadel, a reporter in Baghdad, renders an everyday scene. Totally not "news" in any traditional sense, but honestly a better and more instructive look at life in Iraq than most of what I've read recently. Her blog is full of stuff like this.Leila Fadel, a reporter in Baghdad, renders an everyday scene. Totally not... more
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This series on Dick Cheney from the Washington Post has four parts, and it took a year (!) to report, but the scenes it sets are stunning. Definitely worth printing out.This series on Dick Cheney from the Washington Post has four parts, and it took a year... more
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