Friday, November 11, 2011

USA - Calle 13 Feel the Love at the Latin Grammys / EE.UU. - Calle 13 Siente el amor en los Grammy Latino

From: AssociatedPress  | Nov 11, 2011
Calle 13, Sofia Vergara, Paulina Rubio and Romeo Santos are some of the stars hitting the red carpet for the Latin Grammys in Las Vegas. (Nov. 11)
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Calle 13, Sofía Vergara, Paulina Rubio, Santos Romeo son algunas de las estrellas golpear la alfombra roja de los Grammy Latinos en Las Vegas. (Nov. 11)
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http://www.euronews.net/ Puerto Rican hip-hop duo Calle 13 took a record nine awards at the Latin American Grammys ceremony in Los Angeles - and that despite not getting much airtime in several countries.

That is because of the highly politicised lyrics, and singer René Perez's acceptance speech was in the same vein.

He said he dedicated the award to all Latin Americans because they had taught him how to write about the topic.

In particular he singled out the current student struggle in Latin America, especially in Colombia and Chile.
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Puerto Rico hip-hop dúo Calle 13 tuvo un récord de nueve premios en la ceremonia de América Latina premios Grammy en Los Angeles - y que a pesar de no tener tiempo en el aire mucho más en varios países.

Esto se debe a las letras muy politizadas, y habla el cantante René Pérez aceptación fue en la misma línea.

Dijo que dedicó el premio a todos los latinoamericanos, ya que le había enseñado a escribir sobre el tema.

En particular, destacó la lucha estudiantil actual en América Latina, especialmente en Colombia y Chile.

USA - Raw Video: Crash Into Tigard, Oregon Home Caught on Camera

From: AssociatedPress  | Nov 11, 2011
Video released by Tigard, Oregon. police shows an officer's vehicle crashing into another car and a home. The officer was responding to a call. The driver of the car the officer hit was cited for failing to yield. No one was seriously hurt. (Nov. 11)

Russell Grant’s Weekly Horoscopes 12th November 2011


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Aries (Mar21/Apr20) Working overtime puts extra money in your pocket. Fortunately, you’ve never been afraid of hard labour. In fact, you enjoy keeping busy. Don’t be surprised if you make a few new friends along the way. Your colleagues appreciate your warm, supportive demeanour and are eager to help you with any task. It helps you are highly organised. You know how to prioritise and dispatch jobs with speed and ease. By putting your talents to the test, you’ll emerge much richer, spiritually and materially.
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Taurus (Apr21/May21) You’re more determined than ever to lead a life of leisure. Finding a way to work less and play more can be as simple as talking to a friend or relative. Getting their perspective on a situation will help you set down some important ground rules. You may not find work particularly stimulating, but it will be lucrative. If you’re looking for love, you could be attracted to someone you wouldn’t usually give a second glance to in a place you wouldn’t usually visit.
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Gemini (May22/Jun21) Draw on your inner strength to confront a troubling issue from childhood. If you were pigeon holed in a way that stifled your creativity, you have to break out of this box. Give yourself permission to try an activity that seems entirely out of character with the image you’ve created. The experience will be liberating. You won’t be comfortable at first. It’s not easy for you to be a beginner. Still, you have to learn how to walk before you can run.
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Cancer (Jun22/Jul23) The intellectual stimulation you crave comes through group activities. Joining a book club, sports team, or writing group will give you a new lease on life. Furthermore, it will put you in contact with accomplished people you admire. These new friends will give you the inspiration you require to realise a childhood dream. Stick close to them and you won’t fail. Hiding your talent from the world would be a tragic waste. It’s time to shine light on these gifts, so they can flourish and grow.
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Leo (Jul24/Aug23) Putting your heart and soul into a project that is close to your heart is critical. You’re tired of doing work that has no personal meaning. Whether you switch jobs or join a volunteer organisation is immaterial. The important thing is to find an outlet for your passion. You’ll achieve a great deal of favourable publicity for your contribution, which is just the way you like it. If there’s anything you hate, it’s toiling away in obscurity.
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Virgo (Aug24/Sep23) Your diligence and hard work impress an influential teacher. If you play your cards right, you will be offered an apprenticeship. Although the prospect of working for free doesn’t thrill you, the chance to get expert training does. Be realistic concerning a health regimen. Going on a crash diet will yield results at first, but you won’t be able to sustain the momentum for long. You’ll make better progress if you take a slow, sensible route.
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Libra (Sep24/Oct23) Working behind the scenes yields the best results. That’s because it helps you use the element of surprise on rivals. In the past, colleagues have gotten wind of your efforts and have successfully stolen your thunder. By refusing to tip your hand so early in the game, you’ll get the acclaim you’ve always deserved. If you’ve been thinking of getting a pet, this is an opportune time to do so. You may even want to get two members of the same litter.
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Scorpio (Oct24/Nov22) Friendship turns to romance with very little effort. The two of you can’t keep your eyes or hands off each other. The connection is both intellectual and physical. If you’re already in a relationship, you have to be careful about overstepping your bounds. Flirting with an outside party will put you on the road to betrayal. It may not seem that way at first, but you have a tendency to fall head over heels for people at the least provocation. Know your weaknesses and act accordingly.

Sagittarius (Nov23/Dec21) Taking on more work will strengthen your leadership skills. It’s important to know every aspect of a business to exercise authority effectively. Stepping up your fitness routine will yield impressive results. You’re the type who needs to spend lots of time outdoors to feel fully engaged with life. Running, hiking, biking, or even walking will give you a sexy glow. Don’t be surprised when people who never gave you a second glance suddenly become your most ardent admirers.
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Capricorn (Dec22/Jan20) Defending the rights of an underdog puts a spring in your step. You’re sick and tired of seeing vulnerable people getting bossed around by a bunch of bullies. Fortunately, you’re the most formidable opponent around. Once you arrive on the scene, even the most vicious abusers will back down. In the meantime, you may want to teach your friends how to defend themselves. That way, they won’t have to call on you at the next sign of trouble.
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Aquarius (Jan21/Feb19) Your sex drive is insatiable. Fortunately, there have a lot of admirers milling around you. Ultimately, you’ll choose the one who affords the most intellectual stimulation. Be careful that your evenings together don’t solely involve conversation. Too often, you get so caught up in an idea that you forget to express your physical side. There’s more to you than just a brain. Take this opportunity to remind yourself of this fact. You’ll never get a better chance.
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Pisces (Feb20/Mar20) A friend, lover, or business partner wants you to further your education. You have to admit that the prospect of going back to school is tempting. You’ve been blessed with a prodigious imagination. Being able to channel your vision into tangible works of art will give you a much needed ego boost. Relations with a relative or neighbour are improving, mostly because of your efforts. Go ahead and extend an olive branch. It usually takes the most evolved person to forge a compromise.
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Russell Grant ’s Daily Horoscopes for Saturday 12th November 2011

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Aries (Mar21/Apr20) You won’t be able to make much progress, which is frustrating. Attending a celebration will take valuable time away from important responsibilities, but it can’t be helped. You gave your promise some time ago and must keep it. If you don’t show up to this event, you’ll terribly offend a loved one. Bite your tongue if someone asks for your honest opinion about their outfit. You’re better off telling a white lie. Some people can’t handle the truth!
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Taurus (Apr21/May21) Lack of money and resources is wearing on your nerves. You’re the type who treats luxuries as necessities. When you’re not able to afford the finer things in life, you become depressed. Dig yourself out of this hole by making a list of ten favourite activities. You’ll be surprised to discover most of these pursuits don’t require lots of cash. Make a plan to enjoy at least two of these activities each week for the next month. You can have fun without going into debt.
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Gemini (May22/Jun21) It’s critical to make a good impression, so don’t get impatient with a know it all who tries to push you around. By holding your ground and remaining calm, you’ll win the approval of your peers. Not only that, you will position yourself for an important job. An authority figure is impressed by your grace under fire, and will offer you a high profile position in their organisation. Don’t accept until you negotiate a fair price for your services.
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Cancer (Jun22/Jul23) Don’t let fear get in the way of taking an important step. It may be necessary to confront someone who hasn’t paid you. On the other hand you might have to tell a toxic person you no longer want their company. It’s even possible you will have to radically alter your diet in order to improve your health. Whatever unpleasant issue you are facing, you must address it head on, before it further complicates your life. This is not a time to draw back into your shell.
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Leo (Jul24/Aug23) You’re tired of justifying your behaviour to nosy parkers. Just because your love life is heating up doesn’t mean you have to broadcast the details. Certain friends are critical of your partner. Be ready to jump to your amour’s defence, or you’ll set an unfortunate precedent. The sooner your friends know you won’t tolerate any negative comments about your lover, the faster they’ll back off this sensitive subject. You have a right to keep your social and love lives separate.
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Virgo (Aug24/Sep23) Negative publicity could come your way if you let your temper get the best of you. Stop criticising friends and family. It’s difficult for a perfectionist like you to accept second rate work, but try anyway. By relaxing your standards, you’ll enjoy happier relationships. That’s far more important than crafting a perfect image. You may not realise this, but people are intimidated by your flawless contributions. Having a meltdown will be just the fodder your critics need to bring you down.
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Libra (Sep24/Oct23) You’re sick and tired of people telling you what to think and feel. Normally, you err on the side of diplomacy. That will change when a particularly obnoxious neighbour or relative tries to convert you to their point of view. Tell this pest to go away in no uncertain terms. Don’t get drawn into a provocative argument. Slam the door or hang up the phone if you must. There’s no reason you should endure this kind of presumptuous behaviour.
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Scorpio (Oct24/Nov22) It feels like somebody else has all the money and power in your relationship. The only way to level the playing field is to demand what is yours. It doesn’t matter if you’re home looking after children or you're infirm; you have the right to some disposable income. If your partner isn’t willing to share their assets, you might want to open a savings account of your own. Find a way to earn some extra money, and put the majority of your earnings into savings.
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Sagittarius (Nov23/Dec21) You feel some distance growing between you and your best friend, lover, or business partner. Part of the problem is you tend to dismiss your loved one’s contributions. While it’s true you have a tremendous depth and breadth of knowledge, that doesn’t mean you have all the answers. Ask for your partner’s opinion, and take it seriously. Defer to their areas of expertise. Praise their accomplishments, especially the ones you often take for granted.
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Capricorn (Dec22/Jan20) Pay special attention to a pet’s needs. If your furry companion seems dull and listless, spend more quality time together. You might want to hire someone to walk your dog in the afternoons, or get a companion for your cat, fish, or rabbit. You don’t like being neglected, and neither does your animal. By changing your schedule around to accommodate your friend, you’ll feel much better. All of a sudden, work won’t seem nearly as pressing as spending time with your pet.
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Aquarius (Jan21/Feb19) People are angry you have been neglecting your duties. You’ve become sick and tired of following orders, and have been shirking work in favour of play. Unfortunately, this has caused a great deal of trouble for colleagues and relatives. While you’ve been out having fun, they’ve been struggling to attend to their workload and yours. It’s simply not fair. Stop what you’re doing and return to your responsibilities. If you all work together, you can finish in no time flat.
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Pisces (Feb20/Mar20) You’re not getting what you want from life, which is frustrating. Friends and family have failed you in several key areas. Instead of looking to them for fulfilment, try satisfying your own needs. This may involve moving to your own place, adopting a different lifestyle, or establishing stronger personal boundaries. Whatever you decide, it should be on the basis of what makes you happy. Trying to please others is always an exercise in disaster. Challenging the status quo could be fun.
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Afghanistan - Life for US army thrill-killer Staff Sergeant Calvin Gibbs


From: Euronews  | Nov 11, 2011
http://www.euronews.net/ An American soldier behind a spate of thrill-killings in Afghanistan has been sentenced to life in prison.

Staff Sergeant Calvin Gibbs admitted at the Court-martial hearing he had chopped the fingers off victims and kept them as trophies "like keeping the antlers off a deer you shoot".

The 26-year-old denied murder but the jury decided he was indeed the ringleader of a rogue platoon after three soldiers testified to killing Afghan villagers on Gibbs' orders and then disguising their deaths for them to appear as in combat.

France - Prison sentence for two employees of EDF for spying on Greenpeace / Peine de prison pour deux employés d'EDF pour espionner Greenpeace.

From: Euronews  | Nov 11, 2011
http://www.euronews.net/ In France two employees of energy giant EDF have been jailed for spying on Greenpeace campaigners.

The firm was also fined 1.5m euros.

The court found that EDF employed security firm Kargus to spy on Greenpeace as it campaigned against nuclear reactors in France.
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En France, deux employés du géant de l'énergie EDF ont été emprisonnés pour espionnage sur les militants de Greenpeace.

La firme a également été condamné à une amende de 1,5 m d'euros.

Le tribunal a jugé que EDF employées Kargus firme de sécurité à espionner Greenpeace comme il fait campagne contre les réacteurs nucléaires en France.

West Africa - Poachers drive rhinos to extinction


From: Euronews  | Nov 10, 2011
http://www.euronews.net/ Poachers have wiped out the black rhino in West Africa according to the latest assessment of the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

The animals are hunted for their horns.

The report also says the white rhino in Central Africa could be extinct.

The IUCN claims up to a quarter of the world's mammals are at risk of extinction.

Greece - new Prime Minister's monumental mission / Ελλάδα - μνημειακό αποστολή νέου πρωθυπουργού

From: Euronews  | Nov 10, 2011  | 238 views
http://www.euronews.net/ The new Greek Prime Minister may have the most difficult job in politics.

By agreement of the two main parties Lucas Papademos is the man charged with rolling out painful austerity measures aimed at rescuing Greece from bankruptcy, and satisying a very nervous EU which fears contagion within the euro zone.

Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen is a European Commission spokeswoman.
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Ο νέος Έλληνας Πρωθυπουργός μπορεί να έχει την πιο δύσκολη δουλειά στην πολιτική.

Με συμφωνία των δύο μεγάλων κομμάτων Λουκά Παπαδήμο είναι ο άνθρωπος που κατηγορείται για το τροχαίο έξω επώδυνα μέτρα λιτότητας με στόχο τη διάσωση Ελλάδα από τη χρεοκοπία, και satisying ένα πολύ νευρικό ΕΕ, η οποία φοβάται μετάδοσης εντός της ζώνης του ευρώ.

Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen είναι ένας εκπρόσωπος της Ευρωπαϊκής Επιτροπής.