By Dale Yeager

From Egypt to Libya to Iraq and a dozen other countries around the world, a massive democratic movement is happening in the Middle East.

This historic revolution was fueled in large part by the Iraq war and is growing dramatically each day. But the future of this revolution may not be what the citizens [...]

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As I read this report/opinion piece on CNN, I nod my head and privately hold back from any type of anger that could possibly distract me from finish reading it:
(CNN) — This summer Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson has wrestled with one of his biggest challenges since taking office five years ago.

Worried that flash mob violence [...]

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There seems to be some confusion in behalf of the U.S. Department of State concerning their interests. Not to mention, there’s an enormous contradiction between what exactly they are supposed to represent and especially when it comes to Cuba. on one had they state on their official Government Website:
……….Although many religious groups report that the [...]

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Taking into consideration the world economy and the manner society is structured at the present moment, a person with considerable power, would need 8 years to convert a nation into a Communist system. Again, one must understand and accept foremost, the impossibility of Communism existing as a “political” type of government. It is simply an ideological [...]

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Most people are open to any suggestions and are even willing to try all different alternative routes, no matter how challenging they are and how counterproductive they could be, in order to change the outcome completely to their favor and accomplish a specific goal that was impossible otherwise. Their are also people who will stand [...]

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“Leave Cuba Alone”

On April 21, 2011 By

It can be considered to be the main reason why so many people love Cuba and why they are so reluctant of any type of change. Also the main reason why the Castro regime is still in power. It’s the selfishness of the traveler, the vacationer and only because of the beauty the island of [...]

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Bienvenidos

Somos un nuevo tipo de compañía al servicio de las familias de ambos lados del Estrecho de la Florida.

Ofrecemos un servicio seguro, eficiente y asequible de envío de paquetes a sus familiares y amigos en Cuba. Nuestra solución de paquetería rompe con la filosofía de cobro por libra [...]

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Hugo Chavez denouncing the UN resolution and NO-Fly Zone:
More death, more war. They are the masters of war. What irresponsibility. And behind that is the hand of the United States and its European allies. They want to seize Libya’s oil. The lives of Libya’s people don’t matter to them at all.

It is [...]

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Cuban officials said:

Cuban officials have accused US President Barack Obama of supporting dissidents on the island and say he is being manipulated by Cuban-American exiles, uninformed advisors, and biased US media outlets.
“The White House is giving more attention to pressure from Miami and its mafia in the capital than it is [...]

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Book Fair in Cuba?

On February 21, 2011 By

A Book Fair in Cuba? A “festival of books”, colorfully reported by AP:
HAVANA (AP) — A river of people flows through the old colonial fortress, and the antics of clowns and music blasting from loudspeakers are interrupted only when an announcer summons the parents of a lost child. [...]

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A dictatorship is a dictatorship, simple as that! No matter how much one tries to break it down, it doesn’t matter. Political preference, religious support and amount of popularity does not determine and justify any dictatorship. Simply because the citizens involved cannot choose any other form of rule. Without any availability of choice for its [...]

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I am very much interested in offering my help and assistance to the Cuban government and exchange my educational and cultural background with theirs. Never mind that I was born there and my parents lived there well into their late twenties and early thirties but also because I have spent 90% of my life here [...]

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Can anyone picture the Castro regime working out the details and discussing over the strategy they will be taking for this sit-down talks in Havana (Reuters and Marc Frank) :
(Reuters) – U.S. and Cuban officials sat down on Wednesday for a fresh round of migration talks that have been overshadowed by the case [...]

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Jose Reyes

The Castro regime seems to be throwing in their all bloodied up towel. It’s officially a New Year now and it is 2011, making it 52 years of absolute totalitarian rule. The Castro regime has not accomplished anything for the Cuban citizen and the already crippled economy has lost one of its rotten crutches. [...]

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If there were an image which would tell a million words, it would be this one here. The Millions of Cubans in Cuba are represented here in this image and the harsh reality which is constantly ignored by the Mainstream Media. A chair awarded to a fighter of Human Rights in Cuba, with a Cuban [...]

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Charles Mingus was a giant in the world of Jazz. His unrivaled ability to play the Bass was actually considered to be, may I say, weak, when compared to his genius ability to compose music. I personally love his music but it gets complicated, you see, hundreds of Jazz music listening hours are involved to [...]

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Jose Reyes

As all the Wikileaks unfold before our eyes and throughout the internet, many questions are raised. Why would someone be so eager to reveal and expose important “top secret” and delicate conversations conducted by the government of the United States? Why only concentrate with American espionage? Why make it a global issue? Why [...]

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“It takes one to know one”

On November 23, 2010 By

This is really scary now! It has unexpectedly developed into reality! No need to categorize it as an ongoing fifty-year-old trend anymore. These statements have surpassed and has bypassed all irrational obstacles of doubt that ever existed about him. It is official! Fidel Castro has taken the ultimate and final step to prove, without a [...]

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There is a manipulated misconception and which occasionally surfaces from time to time.It is conducted by certain Castro commie-loving American media outlets and orchestrated by the regime itself. A false accusations, totally fabricated, for the sole purpose of separating and in turn, diminishing the Cuban exile’s powerful presence outside of the island.  The Castro regime [...]

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“Quick Sordid Affairs”

On October 15, 2010 By

Jose Reyes

I was watching a great western, “The Professionals” just the other day and the topic of a revolution came into play. Jack Palance ‘s description of a “Revolucion” sure summed it all up. He explained the realization of what a revolution can add up to when the real cause is lost. A revolution is [...]

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“BE INFORMED TO BE FREE”

On September 22, 2010 By

Posted by Jose Reyes
“BE INFORMED TO BE FREE.”
—Agustin Blazquez

PRESS RELEASE, September 20, 2010
Contact: AB INDEPENDENT PRODUCTIONS
1-3O1-949-8791 ABIP.USA@verizon.net

World premiere of the documentary CHE: THE OTHER SIDE OF AN ICON, produced & directed by Agustin Blazquez at the Miami-Dade College’s Tower Theater, on October 8 & 9 (6:45 pm) & [...]

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Jose Reyes

Avante Garde? I’m truly not sure. Since I am learning as I listen, I bump into and read about different “Eras” of Jazz. There is much consistently in the early years but when you reach the “Hard Bop Era” which comes right after “Be Bop” one, there are different interpretations as to [...]

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The Wrong Image of Cuba

On September 12, 2010 By

Jose Reyes

When you hear the word “Cuba” what do you think of? Fidel Castro with a cigar in his hand and/or pointing his finger.This is not Cuba, this is just an image. The wrong image and one that must be corrected. This is a strategy, a technique of self promotion which has been carried out [...]

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Jose Reyes

When we see the disfigured body of Ariel Sigler Amaya, we see inhumane treatment. We obviously can easily  judge and come to the conclusion that something terribly went wrong during Mr. Sigler’s time spent in jail. The dungeon like appearance is revealing physical proof of the cruelty which occurs on a daily basis in [...]

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Jose Reyes

I have found a series of videos that will help and aid you in understanding the U.S. Constitution. These videos presented in a classroom setting by Michael Badnarik , explain exactly the intentions of our founding fathers and demonstrate, without any doubt, why it is the best and most logical system of government. Basically [...]

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Jose Reyes

This 1976 disco album was one of the most underrated ever. Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band was the name of the group and their very unique sound seemed to surprise everyone, they just didn’t know how to handle them. Nevertheless, it had that familiar disco beat and everyone hustled to it, great music! Here [...]

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Chico and Mongo (Part One)

On August 9, 2010 By

Jose Reyes

It was one of my favorite musical special have done, I really enjoyed putting it together and listening to these two masters of Cuban music. The dates these records were made, especially Chico O’ Farrill’s, ( 1950 to 1954) Cuban Blues, only express and acknowledge the highest quality of music. Mongo Santamaria’s incorporation and [...]

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Jose Reyes

The words from this song of Neil Young named “Like a Hurricane” relates very much of how I personally feel about Cuba, maybe it feels like this to you? For me, who left when I was very young and never was able to enjoy any freedom in Cuba. It seems very much like a [...]

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Jose Reyes

If you want to here a great interview with Paquito D’ Rivera to understand more about Cuba or if you would like to know all that is going on concerning the United States Congress and Cuba, Mauricio makes it very clear. US – Cuba Democracy Pac and concert will be the theme and much, [...]

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Jose Reyes

The contributors of Babalu were able to interview the courageous Cuban HERO Ariel Sigler Amaya in the Miami hospital where he has been for the last two days. He is undergoing all types of tests to find out the extent of his unjust and inhumane prison time in the Castro Gulag. The interview is [...]

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You don’t know Che

On July 28, 2010 By

Jose Reyes

Do you know who the Che was? Or you wear the T-Shirt because he was a so-called “Rebel” ? Agustin Blazquez is in the process of releasing Covering Cuba No.7 where he will feature the true version of who Che really was. If there was anyone who could provide you with real facts, it [...]

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The Mingus Dynasty

On July 28, 2010 By

Jose Reyes

Charles Mingus was and still is considered to be one of the best Jazz Bass player ever. This is for sure but his unknown contribution to Jazz is not recognized by mainstream music listener. His innovative form of improvisation of instruments was his golden contribution. He composed almost all of the songs you him [...]

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