News & Politics

Seven Year Old Samba Queen Stirs Controversy in Brazil

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Some people are up in arms about a recent report that the Viradouro samba school has selected seven-year-old Julia Lira to be their Queen for the huge annual Carnival parade in the Sambodromo. Julia's father, Marco Lira, is the owner of the samba school and her mother, Monica Lira, is a police official. Both parents think it is totally acceptable for their daughter to take on the role, even though it is normally reserved for women in their late teens and twenties.

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Red Carpet

Francia Raisa Avoids the Chola Look

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Looking gorgeous doesn’t have to mean spending a lot of money. Just ask Francia Raisa, whose favorite products come from moderately priced cosmetic lines she can find at the drugstore.

"I really like Neutrogena for skin care and Covergirl makeup," says the Secret Life of the American Teenager star.  "I can’t stand heavy makeup. I feel like my skin can’t breathe, and Covergirl is really light."

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Home Style

Design Detail: Rug Tapestry

If you’re looking to add lots of visual interest on your wall, why not look to the floor?  I'm talking about area rugs! They come in so many patterns, textures and colors that it doesn't make sense to only walk on them. Once installed, they resemble wallpaper panels. Here is this month’s Design Detail, which is where I highlight a quick DIY project on a budget. 

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News & Politics

Costa Rica Elects First Female President in Landslide Victory

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With most of the votes counted from Sunday’s election, it looks like Costa Ricans have elected their first woman president. Laura Chinchilla maintains a 47 percent share of vote, far beyond the 40 percent needed to avoid a run-off. Chinchilla, a social conservative who represents the ruling National Libertarian party, promised during her campaign to continue free market policies in Central America's most stable nation.

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Love & Sex

The Love Dr. Charley Ferrer is Ready to Answer Your Questions

Doctor Charley Ferrer didn't set out to become the only Latina sex and relationship doctor in the United States. In fact, her love of psychology came about almost by accident. Ferrer went back to school to finish her degree in order to demand more money at her job and had to take some extra credits, so she signed up for a Psychology class. One thing led to another and now Dr. Charley has a PhD in human sexuality, a Masters degree in counseling psychology and certification as a clinical sexologist under her belt.

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Dolores Dice

Dolores dice...Red-Faced Blues

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Dear Dolores:

I have a big problem. I’m super-shy. My face turns red every time a stranger talks to me—even on the phone! This has become harder since my new job requires that I deal with the public. What can I do?

—Blushing in Boulder, CO

Dear Blushing:

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