Double Dare: Stuntwoman Crystal Santos Shares the Tricks of the Trade

By Mariela Rosario | 09/23/2008 - 13:48 |

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Name: Crystal Santos
Age: 32
Roots: Mexican
Profession: Stunt Woman
Salary Range: Average: 37,000; Top: 100,000+

How has being Latina affected your career?

I’ve done stunts for Rosario Dawson and Roselyn Sanchez. And being Mexican makes me a commodity, so I’ve been able to act in a couple of films, too, while the typical stunt person only doubles.

Any traits all stunt women share?

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Daddy Yankee Refuses Fat Joe's Debate Challenge

By smundhra | 09/22/2008 - 14:37 |

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Is Daddy Yankee backing down from a fight? The reggaeton star and McCain-lover was challenged to a televised debate on the issues by none other than his current Nemesis #1, Fat Joe, according to MTV Tr3s's Blogamole—and Yankee declined!

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Kids and the Election

By Latina Staff | 09/22/2008 - 13:14 | 0 Comments

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Wackiest White House Pets by Gibbs Davis 

Children will learn tidbits about some unusual First Pets and the Presidents that have lived in 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and we bet you’ll learn something, too. $16.95, Scholastic Press

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The Kid Vote

By Mariela Rosario | 09/22/2008 - 13:03 |

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Inspiring Latina: Marisol Becerra Fights Against the Industrial Polluters

By Mariela Rosario | 09/19/2008 - 15:38 |

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How did you first become interested in environmental issues?

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Crisis in Bolivia

By Mariela Rosario | 09/19/2008 - 15:36 |

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Bolivia has the second largest natural gas reserves in South America, which are located in the eastern region. The opposition centers around these energy-rich regions and is calling for greater autonomy and control over their natural gas revenues.

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