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Defeating the Summer slump

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If summer time = more free time = nothing to do, you might want to try these activities. – go to free events: There are some cities that stand out for free fun, including New York, Washington D.C. and St. Louis, but all cities come equipped with free entertainment. Most people know about museums that Read More

The Nutcracker…no, not the ballet

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Ahhh… The Nutcracker… That tasty flavorful adult beverage that comes in the signature Styrofoam cup or sometimes in the plastic juice cartons. Some say it was created by Boricuas, more people definitively say it was Dominicans and other rumors even suggest it might’ve been an Irishman in the 80’s, but no matter who made it Read More

Avengers assemble!

People waiting to see Avengers

It’s one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year; Earth’s Mightiest Heroes have struck the silver screen with the strength of Mjölnir (Thor’s hammer for the Non-Comic-Geek inclined). Being Latino was invited to an advanced screening of the Avengers thanks to our friends at OurTiempo.com. With over 600 people lined up for the Read More

Pixar to make movie about Dia de los Muertos

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According to the LA Times: “An upcoming Pixar film will center on Día de los Muertos — the Mexican holiday honoring the dead — the animation studio announced at the CinemaCon convention of theater owners in Las Vegas this week. Director Lee Unkrich and producer Darla K. Anderson, the team behind “Toy Story 3,” will Read More

A conversation with Gina Rodriguez

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There are  people who impress you with their talent and there are people who make you feel hopeful. And then there is Gina Rodriguez who can impress you with her talent and make you feel hope for a more positive image of Latinos in Hollywood. A stellar performance in “GO FOR IT!”  set Gina on Read More