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Margaret Cho: A bullied girl grows up

Not a week goes by without at least one news article about some kid who has been bullied and decided to react in some awful way. Today we bring you the story of a woman, who was bullied as a child, and how her grownup self reacts to negativity. Margaret Cho, standup comedian and actress, Read More

Buy now, view later

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Would you buy a ticket for a movie that doesn’t hit the big screen until July? Believe it, or not, that’s exactly what people are doing. The movie info and ticketing website Fandango, has allowed customers to purchase tickets to the Imax midnight screenings of “Dark Knight Rises” in select cities. The final battle for Read More

Life lessons from our seniors

As Latinos, we have been taught to respect our elders. We honor them, defer to them and listen while they tell old family tales. We care for them in any way possible and hold people who abuse the elderly in contempt.

Women buy more electronics than men

While guys thought the women in their lives were out shopping for clothing, the women were shopping – for electronics. The figures are in, and apparently women buy more gadgets than men do. Not only do they buy more, they use them more. Surprise!

Identities under siege, again

Identity theft is a multi-million dollar business that touches all our lives. For some people, it takes years to recover from the damage done by the loss of control over the one thing that is truly theirs – their name.

Bringing music to a halt for an iPhone

No matter what entertainment venue you go to, you are bound to hear the warning, “Please turn off your cell phone or any hand held device.” As a consumer, it’s just annoying to hear a ringtone when I would much rather hear the dialogue on the screen or the musicians on the stage.

Golden Globe nominations announced

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While we are making preparations for Christmas and New Year’s Eve, Hollywood is preparing for award season. The exclusive Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the candidates  in a press conference. The list is still very skinny on Latinos, but congratulations go out to:

Keeping the magic of Christmas alive

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“He’s making a list and checking it twice. Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice. Santa Claus is coming to town.” These legendary lyrics came out of my childhood pipes and were copied by my children. My parents could count on exceptional behavior for at least six weeks of the year, as I attempted to Read More

The talk

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Every age bracket has its own version of the talk. For adolescents, it’s the birds and the bees. Add a few years and the talk shifts to sexually transmitted diseases. The next talk is about college and career paths. Tick, tock…marriage, children and how to raise those children. The last talk is the toughest one Read More

Hispanicize 2012 Latino Film Showcase

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Lights! Camera! Accion! The third Hispanicize event, scheduled for April 11 – 13, 2012 will feature a Latino Film Showcase, so all of you Latino filmmakers and film lovers, take note! This is the place to be in April 2012! Features, shorts and documentaries are being sought for rooms full of bloggers, writers, and film Read More