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1959 Miami comes to life in “Magic City” [video]

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The allure of Miami is never questioned. A place for a relaxing vacation during the day, and party at night. But that’s nothing new, even in 1959,  Miami Beach, was THE place to be. As Ike Evans rings in the New Year at his luxurious Miramar Playa Hotel, Havana falls to Castro’s rebels. It’s a turbulent time Read More

Jennifer Lopez: Over 40 and still living and loving (so get over it) [video]

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It happens all the time. Another article, photo slide show, or E! special about women who are still sexy after 40. Makes you think, what was the expectation? A quick downward slide into Mom jeans and baggy sweaters? What is 40 supposed to look like? Having crossed the threshold myself, I wonder that often. Then Read More

Google FORCES its employees to be healthy. Is your workplace next?

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A few months ago I visited a friend over at the Google offices in Chicago. I was treated to a delicious sushi lunch in their dining room and found out that we had to get there fast because it was a popular day for employees and the line would be long. My question to my Read More

An early April Fool’s on Being Latino? You don’t say!

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Okay! So we realize that today is NOT April Fool’s Day, but in our defense, we rarely publish over the weekend and we really, really, really wanted to play a prank on you. Seems like mission accomplished and we here at Being Latino headquarters (our respective laptops) are cyber high-fiving and fist-bumping each other for Read More

Woman seeking medical help dies in jail, arrested for trespassing [video]

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Seven hours after she was examined by doctors at St. Mary’s Health Center, 29 year-old, Anna Brown sits on a wheelchair in the waiting room, draped in a sheet. She continues to complain to security personnel, yelling that the pain in her legs is so bad that she can’t stand. St. Mary’s Health Center is Read More

Latino Gay siblings tell their coming out stories [video]

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Though many Latinos remain conservative, many more  are drifting away from the traditions, and sometimes values, of their parents to come into their own and live life in their own terms. We’re now Muslim, agnostic, and as noted in last week’s article about faith, atheist, and that’s just in regards to religion and faith. We’re also Read More

Deep thoughts by Morgan Freeman [video]

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Read the text on the photo above. Did you read it in Morgan Freeman’s voice? I know I did. He just has a way of making everything sound so…well…deep. In the video below, he ponders life’s greatest mysteries and it’s Morgan Freeman and his voice, so enjoy! And for a little humor…

Stop the duck lips, move away from the bathroom mirror: Tips for better portraits

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Okay, so it actually goes without saying that the duck lips in pictures isn’t a good look for anyone. A fact confirmed by the dozen of memes, Facebook pages, and even an Anti Duckface website. But taking a good photo goes beyond lips that resemble a bird’s or any animal for that matter. Peter Hurley, a Read More

15 ways to give your creative muscles a workout

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2012: Tú, only better It’s Sunday evening and you’re going over the next week’s s schedule in your head, wondering, “How am I ever going do all of this?” You have a big project at work, a marathon to train for, kids to shuttle around, bills to pay, laundry to do, dinners to make, and Read More

Listen: Selena featuring Camila’s Samo in new version of “Amor Prohibido”

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  If you loved Selena’s “Amor Prohibido” you may enjoy this latest release featuring Camila’s Samo. The duet, a slower acoustic version will be a single from a new album“Enamorada De Ti” that will be available on April 3rd. Tell us what you think. Also featured on the album will be Don Omar and Cristian Castro. Related Read More