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Cha-cha!

Does the warming of US-Cuba relations have you imagining salsa classes closer to the equator? Now you can practice your steps at home before you pack your bags. Putumayo World Music has released , a collection that evokes the nostalgic era of Mexican and Cuban boleros, son cubano and guajiras (Cuban styles of dance and music), Argentine tangos, Puerto Rican trios, and Venezuelan llaneras (folk music). Caribbean nights, here we come!聽

Fascinating people

Comedian Michael Ian Black gets to the root of the creative process in his podcast , distributed by PRX. Author Elizabeth Gilbert, comedienne Amy Schumer, theoretical physicist Brian Greene, and others make up the eclectic but always interesting guest list. A new episode is released every two weeks. The free podcast is available on most podcast apps, such as iTunes, Audible, and SoundCloud.聽

Colbert returns

On the Comedy Central programs 鈥淭he Daily Show鈥� and 鈥淭he Colbert Report,鈥� comedian Stephen Colbert expertly skewered American culture, poking fun at current events and making viewers simultaneously laugh and wince at his sharp jokes. Now he and his edgy humor are back for , with Colbert taking over the program from David Letterman. His first episode airs Sept. 8 on CBS.聽

Family manager

Kids running to and from school, clubs, and recitals? can help you keep tabs on each family member. The smartphone app tracks your location and shares that information with those in your 鈥渃ircle鈥� of trusted friends and family. Parents can confirm that their little athletes made it to practice, and kids can know that their ride home is only 10 minutes away. The service requires a subscription: $5 a month or $50 a year.聽

Good cooking

Both a visual delight and useful guide to cooking with unprocessed foods, , by chef Amy Chaplin, is a worthy addition to your kitchen bookshelf. The book has been winning awards and praise since it was published last year, and its tips and creative recipes make this a must for cooking wholesome family suppers.