We've been fans of Quentin Tarantino's soundtracks ever since he thought to intersperse snippets of Steven Wright's radio monologues between tunes by the George Baker Selection and Stealer's Wheel. In college they were utilized to great effect at parties since back then most of the songs Tarantino picked had never been re-issued. (The glut of "one-hit wonder" albums hadn't hit yet since most songs hadn't been licensed for compilation use.) more ›

When you think of the most influential hispanics in America who comes to mind? Alberto Gonzales? Jennifer Lopez? Robert Rodriguez? Don't forget the lesser-known people who do noble work but just happen to not have a high-profile political gig, or a box-office hit, or a million dollar pop album, or a clothing line to throw them in the limelight. Like Chicago's own Aida Giachello, who was included in Time's selection of America's 25 Most Influential Hispanics. more ›

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