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JUANES PLANS BILINGUAL ALBUM

Colombian rocker Juanes has been so inspired by performing the songs of his idols at Grammy events this week that he plans to include a few English tracks on his new album. "Now I can sing in English easier than before," he said backstage after performing a bilingual version of Elton John's "Your Song." "Probably I'm going to do some tracks. Maybe four." Juanes also performed Bruce Springsteen's "Hungry Heart" at Grammy's MusiCares event honoring The Boss over the weekend.

Sneak peek: A look at Super Bowl XLVII's commercials

Singer feared dead in Mexican plane crash

MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — Mexico's music world mourned Jenni Rivera, the U.S.-born singer presumed killed in a plane crash whose soulful voice and openness about her personal troubles had made her a Mexican-American superstar. Authorities have not confirmed her death, but Rivera's relatives in the U.S. say they have few doubts that she was on the Learjet 25 that disintegrated on impact Sunday in rugged territory in Nuevo Leon state in northern Mexico.

Kiaraliz Medina is Miss Puerto Rico 2012

Kiaraliz Medina is Miss Puerto Rico 2012, and will represent the island at the Miss America Pageant to be held on January 12, 2013 at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas Nevada. The final night of the pageant will be broadcasted live on ABC.

Schwarzenegger kept many secrets from wife Maria

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Arnold Schwarzenegger says his lifelong penchant for secrecy and ability to put his emotions "on deep freeze" led him to keep many secrets from his wife Maria Shriver, eventually causing the dissolution of their marriage when he was forced to admit he fathered a child with the family's housekeeper years earlier.

Moscow court postpones Pussy Riot appeal

MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court postponed an appeal Monday by three members of the jailed rock band Pussy Riot after one of them fired her lawyers. Prosecutors criticized the move as a delaying tactic, while one defense lawyer said the women were under tremendous pressure, with the government threatening to take away their children. The two year-sentences given the three performers for hooliganism after they performed a "punk prayer" against President Vladimir Putin at Moscow's main cathedral have provoked an international outcry that has embarrassed Putin's government.

More Harry material may emerge soon

LONDON (AP) — Brace yourself, Harry. A prominent British public relations guru said Friday he'd been approached by two women who claimed to have more material on Prince Harry, raising the possibility that the world may soon be seeing more compromising images of the British royal. Earlier this week, celebrity gossip website TMZ published photos of Harry romping in the nude during a party at his Las Vegas hotel suite. Many Britons have laughed off the 27-year-old prince's hijinks, but questions have been raised about his publicly-funded security detail.

Forbes - The World's 100 Most Powerful Women

FORBES ANNOUNCES THE 9th ANNUAL LIST OF THEWORLD’S MOST POWERFUL WOMEN We also wanted to call out some of the Latin women on the list: Dilma Rosseff (No. 3) – President, Brazil Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner (No. 16) – President, Argentina Maria das Gracas Silva Foster (No. 20) – CEO, Petrobras, Brazil Jennifer Lopez (No. 38), Entertainer, Entrepreneur, U.S./Puerto Rico    Shakira Mebarak (No. 40) – Entertainer, Philanthropist, Columbia Rosalia Mera (No. 54) – Billionaire Philanthropist, Spain Sofia Vergara (No. 75) – Actress, Entrenpreneur Colombia 

THINGS TO DOwntown

Featured Events IN MEMORY: Peter Bragan, Sr. Memorial Service Longtime Suns owner Peter Bragan, Sr. will be remembered with a visitation and funeral service at the home of the Suns. All fans and the general public are welcome to pay their respects. July 10 | 5 p.m. | Baseball of Grounds of Jacksonville LIVE MUSIC AND NIGHTLIFE: River Rally - Lucky Stiff The River Rally has returned to the Southbank! Come join the party every Friday Downtown for live music, drink specials and more. This week, hear rock tunes from across generations from Lucky Stiff.

Singing soldier cut from 'America's Got Talent'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The singing former soldier whose battle injury claims were questioned sang his last song on "America's Got Talent." Timothy Michael Poe crooned George Strait's "The Chair" before he was cut from the NBC talent competition on Tuesday's Las Vegas-set installment. The 35-year-old country singer appeared earlier this month on "America's Got Talent" and said he was injured by a grenade in Afghanistan in 2009, but Minnesota National Guard records didn't support his story.

Your chance to win 311 and Slightly Stoopid Tickets at the St.Augustine Amphitheater!

311 Comes to St.Augustine to perform with Slightly Stoopid on July, 18, 2012. 311 is a Nebraska based rock band that has established in Omaha, in 1988. The band was formed by the vocalist/guitarist Nick Hexum, lead guitarist Jim Watson, bassist Aaron ‘P-Nut” Wills and drummer Chad Sexton. Jim Watson was later on replaced by Tim Mahoney. In 2002 vocalist and D.J. Dough “SA” Martinez was introduced to the band.

2012 Diviersity Job Fair

Eco Latino Media Group, the number one source of information for the Hispanic community in Northeast Florida is proud to host its Quarterly Diversity Job Fairs to employers seeking top multilingual or diverse talent. Our job fairs are always hosted in the professional setting of the University Center at UNF (University of North Florida). Currently in our 8th year of operation, Eco Latino Job Fairs continue to be the most well attended event by job seekers and employers alike. Our list of past and current participating companies includes:

2012 Diviersity Job Fair

Eco Latino Media Group, the number one source of information for the Hispanic community in Northeast Florida is proud to host its Quarterly Diversity Job Fairs to employers seeking top multilingual or diverse talent. Our job fairs are always hosted in the professional setting of the University Center at UNF (University of North Florida). Currently in our 8th year of operation, Eco Latino Job Fairs continue to be the most well attended event by job seekers and employers alike. Our list of past and current participating companies includes:

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Conservation Zone 2012

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus Visits Jacksonville

February 29, 2012 – Mayor Alvin Brown presented the key to the city to Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus on Tuesday. They also met with 40 JROTC cadets from Mandarin High School at City Hall. The visit with the cadets was important for Mayor Brown because the program is one of four local JROTC programs he helped keep running through a public-private partnership which raised more than $200,000 last year. Jacksonville Jaguars Chief Financial Officer Bill Prescott also had a gift for Secretary Mabus—a personalized Jaguars jersey.

TIPS FOR A FIRST DATE

  1. It's a good idea that the first date allows for conversation. A movie can be fun, but bowling is better. It allows both of you to interact with each other in a relaxed atmosphere. It facilitates talking which allows you to get to know your date better.
  2. Dress appropriately. Wearing a suite to play mini golf is just as bad as jeans to a five star restaurant. (Mini golf is probably the better first date option.

Shakira Person of the Year

Her hips don't lie and neither do her massive album sales. International pop star Shakira was honored as the 2011 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year in Las Vegas Wednesday night during a star-studded tribute dinner that saw the Colombian singer share an intimate moment with her father and close the night in a burst of song dedicated to her hometown of Barranquilla.

Calendar of Events - September 2011

6th Annual PETWALK Florida Theatre 128 East Forsyth Street, Jacksonville, FL. 904-355-2787 www.floridatheatre.com Wednesday 7, 5 to 8 pm. Founding of St. Augustine Anniversary Mission Nombre de Dios 27 Ocean Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 1-877-FLA-HIST www.missionandshrine.org www.floridalivinghistory.org Saturday 10, ...

Kids Calendar - August 2011

Catty Shack Daytime Fundraising Event Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 1:30pm to 5pm Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the sanctuary and meet siberian tigers, lions, cougars, black leopards, and more. 7 years-old and up pay $10, 2 years and under are free. Catty Shack Ranch / 1860 Starratt Road / 904-757-3603 / www.cattyshack.org School Supplies Tax Exemption Weekend Friday 12, 12:01am thru Sunday 14, 11:59pm



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