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HDTV Shopping Tips

By Chris Hermosilla | 01/07/2010 - 15:57 | 3 Comments

Buying an HDTV nowadays can feel like buying a car, because there are so many options: LCD or plasma? Is a 32-inch screen too small? Which one will just make my movies look better? It might seem overwhelming, but knowing the following basic facts will make finding the right TV a snap—just in time for holiday clearance sales!

1) Size Matters. Bigger isn’t always...

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Mexican President Says Crime is Not a Top Priority

By Shani Saxon-Parrish | 01/07/2010 - 15:25 | 0 Comments

Mexican President Felipe Calderon announced Wednesday that he will no longer make fighting drug cartels his top priority. Instead, he’ll focus on creating jobs and reducing poverty this year. The battle against crime in his country —which dominated the first half of his presidency—will be third on his list,...

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Taking Care of Me!

By Sujeiry Gonzalez | 01/07/2010 - 14:41 | 3 Comments

I’m calling 2010 the year of Taking Care of Me. I’m eating fruits and veggies every day, sleeping enough, and following my career goals with passion, gusto and drive. In relationships, I’ve learned not to sweat the small stuff. If fulano de tal doesn’t call me back, then I’m not waiting for the telephone to ring! Instead I’ll go on my merry way...

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Cuba Rebuffs Inclusion on U.S. Terrorism Black List

By Dorkys Ramos | 01/06/2010 - 19:07 | 0 Comments

Cuba’s definitely not celebrating their inclusion in the U.S. terrorism black list. The Cuban Interests Section in Washington said their government has been cooperating with international efforts to fight terrorism and spokesman Alberto Gonzalez pointed out that...

Here Come the Trends

By Lori Hoffman | 01/06/2010 - 17:00 | 5 Comments

The economy might still be in the tank, but the wedding must go on! Here are five stylish, fun and functional ideas for your special day.

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Booty Fat

By Sujeiry Gonzalez | 01/05/2010 - 17:05 | 21 Comments

After the holidays, people usually put on a few pounds. All that turkey, pernil and coquito has to go somewhere! This is great for me since I'm of the opinion that my booty needs a little more padding. More padding usually means I receive much more attention from my flavor of choice—Latinos!

With the inches around my hips and derrière expanding,...

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Oh, Christmas Tree!

By Carla Molina Martins | 01/05/2010 - 17:02 | 0 Comments

While most folks have taken down their Christmas tree and eliminated any sign of the holiday from their home, we've still got all of our holiday decor up. As much as both my husband and I would love to take it all down and get back to our normal, clutter free status, we're willing to deal with it until we celebrate El Dia de Los Reyes Mago. As a kid, the holidays...

Obama Preparing for Immigration Overhaul

By Mariela Rosario | 01/05/2010 - 17:00 | 0 Comments

Even before the health care bill is set in stone, the White House has been working behind the scenes to lay the foundation for a massive overhaul of the immigration system in 2010. In a move that is sure to cause some drama for President Obama, senior White House officials have...

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