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No … This Is Not Yelling Fire in A Crowded Theater

He was exercising his First Amendment Rights and killed nobody. As a matter of fact, it was HIS own private property, and unless he tries to make an insurance claim, I have no problem with him burning anything that is his private possession. I am not a fan of this guy, or the practice of [...]

Desi’s in Miami this weekend (and I am not). *sigh*

I was privileged to have had the opportunity to be in Miami in May for Cuba Nostalgia.
While there, I got to see and hang out with most of my favorite intransigent bloggers (=D) and to experience the food and music that define me as a Cuban.
I love living in So Cal, but every now and [...]

Tribute Concert for Olga Diaz to Benefit Regis House

This is crunch time folks. Tomorrow Saturday at 3:30pm, a concert to pay tribute to my mother, the great Cuban Pianist, Olga Diaz, to benefit Regis House. It's a great cause and all proceeds go to the charity. In return you will experience an afternoon of the most amazing music from Cuba and [...]

Memorial Day 2009

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The Art of Musical Legends

Locally renown New Jersey artist Erich Lugo Padilla presents his collection of fifteen years of work capturing the ‘musicality,’ playfulness and performance of Afro-Cuban to Latin Jazz musicians. Padilla illustrates the emotional overture and tone of musicians: “Chocolate” Armenteros playing his silver trumpet; Graciela swaying to a moody Bolero; Paquito D’Rivera jamming to a hearty [...]

Hot Cafecito In the City

Happy Monday infidels. Busy weekend shooting in three South Florida counties (Miami Dade, Collier, and Monroe).  This image is part of a new photo essay I'm doing on my old neighborhood.  Anyone recognize the counter?

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Cigar Mike Takes You On A Photo Tour Of Hialeah

Happy Monday infidels. Hope everyone had a great weekend. I figured things couldn't get any worse, so I decided to take a drive around Hialeah and created an interesting photo essay. I must admit, what a difference from my drive through Moab, Utah.  Here is a sampling of what you can expect to find while [...]

Our Newest Neighbor

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Oscar’s Cuba

Jordan Allot, a man with a passion for a free Cuba, recently visited the island.  Not to vacation, but to film dissident testimony for a very powerful documentary, "Oscars Cuba."  
The films premise:

"Oscar's Cuba is a feature-length documentary video that will help spread the message and story of Dr. Oscar Biscet, a prisoner of conscience currently serving a 25-year [...]