25 February 2009

Soon You’ll Be Hanging Out With Your Cuban Cousins

By Cindy Casares at 3:15 PM.

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The House of Representatives will vote today on a bill that will, amongst other things, reduce funding spent to enforce Cuban travel restrictions because, pretty soon, we’re going to be as broke as they are.

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20 January 2009

Cuban-American Designer Isabel Toledo Created Michelle Obama’s Inaugural Outfit, Internet Commenters Think It Sucks

By Alex Alvarez at 1:56 PM.

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First lady Michelle Obama wore a dress and coat by Cuban-American designer Isabel Toledo for the swearing-in ceremony today.
The shimmering, yellowy-green shift dress and matching coat seemed to include a jacket as well, closed at the neck with a jeweled clasp. She paired the shoes, rather interestingly, with aqua heels. We, uh. Kind of adore [...]

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