Hurricane Gustav and Tropical Storm Hanna

Gustav has become a category 1 hurricane and activity has increased with Tropical Storm Hanna.
I would strongly advise all those living in the areas from Florida westward to Texas to pay very close attention to their local weather channels. The next two weeks look like they are going to be very active. For online information go to Stormpulse.com

BORICUA Delegation Arrives in Denver

English translation
For Spanish version go here
August 24, 2008

Denver, Colorado – the BORICUA Delegation from Puerto Rico began to reach this city that beginning Monday will be the stage of the Democrat National Convention where Barack Obama and Senator Joe Biden will officially be nominated as President and Vice President of the United States, respectively.
Less than one hour ago the President of the delegation of Puerto Rico, Roberto Prats arrived . Senator Kenneth McClintock ,national committeeman will also arrive today.

On Sunday would Pedro Pierluisi will arrive, delegate and president of the Obama campaign as well as other delegates such as Norma Burgos and Javier Pierluisi. The latter is the delegate representative of the Gay Community.
The Governor Anibal Acevedo Vilá will arrive in Denver on Tuesday, according to inform José Cruz, Press Coordinator of the Democratic Party in Puerto Rico.
The event organizers determined that the advanced BORICUA team will be staying at the Hotel Four Points Sheraton.

Boston Latino TV

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Merengue! Visual Rhythms/Ritmos Visuales

OK people I just got this in the morning email. The exhibition is up in the Roxbury, MA area. Here is the press info:

Barry Gaither, Museum Director and Curator, will be available during the opening to answer any questions related to the gallery and the museum. Press packets available for confirmed attendees. Please confirm attendance to araminta@themergepoint.com
About. Merengue! Visual Rhythms/Ritmos Visuales includes paintings, sculpture, works on paper and video installations, as well as an illustrated timeline documenting key moments in the intersection of merengue as a music and dance form and the socio-political history of the Dominican Republic. It also provides a rich introduction to visual culture in the island nation, including its major figures and movements over the twentieth century. Woven together in the art are African, Spanish, and uniquely Caribbean threads that help explain the universal appeal of merengue music and dance. With the support of Boston Foundation and other corporations and philanthropies, the museum and the Boston Merengue Committee are supporting exhibition tours for schools and community organizations.