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Richard Montañez

The Godfather of Hispanic Branding and Creator of Flamin' Hots Richard Montañez has Wit, Wisdom, and a 'PhD'

Richard Montañez, who's been christened "the godfather of Hispanic branding," is a best-selling author, the inventor of Flamin' Hot Cheetos, the CEO and owner of Adelante Public Affairs & Communications, a former janitor, and an acclaimed motivational speaker. He stepped onto the stage with gusto, putting hundreds of millennials to shame with his unbridled energy at the early hour. Montañez, author of A Boy, A Burrito, and A Cookie, took to the stage, and applause rang for a long while before he spoke. He praised previous speakers before he dove into his own personal story, which began in a Southern Californian town called Gausti.
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Did Paul Walker Want to Give Up His Hollywood Career?

It has recently been revealed that Paul Walker, who passed away in a tragic car accident last November at the age of 40, actually wanted to give up his Hollywood career, wanting to spend more quality time with his teenage daughter Meadow.
Pat Tillman

Former Army Ranger Admits He May Have Fired The Deadly Blow That Killed Pat Tillman

Nearly a decade ago, former Arizona Cardinals player Pat Tillman, who joined the Army following the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, was shot and killed during a friendly-fire incident in the mountainous terrain of southeast Afghanistan.

Nuyorican Poet Lemon Andersen Shares Poetry and Insight at Voto Latino Power Summit

Bronx Borough President, Ruben Diaz Jr. exited the stage at the Voto Latino Power Summit on April 12, and Voto Latino's CEO and President Maria Teresa Kumar thanked Diaz for his powerful and well-chosen words before she called up a man whom she simply called Lemon. Lemon Andersen (born Andrew Andersen) is a Tony Award-winning poet, spoken word artist and an actor, who was an original cast member of "Russell Simmons' Def Jam" on Broadway, and he has shot four films with Spike Lee.
Airplane

Teen Stowaway Survives Five Hour Plane Ride In Wheel Well

Authorities are still investigating how a 16-year-old teen, who snuck past airport security and climbed into the wheel well of a Hawaiian Airlines plane, survived the flight from San Jose to Maui on Sunday as the temperature in the atmosphere reached an estimated 80 degrees below zero.
Ruben Diaz Jr

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Expresses the Benefits of Being Politically Motivated

The 40-year-old Democrat was elected into office five years prior to his father's election to the New York City Council, and was in fact the youngest person elected to the legislative since Theodore Roosevelt. During his stay with the Assembly, Diaz has sponsored, co-sponsored and passed legislation that's addressed public record access, tenants' rights, environmental racism and senior citizens' rights.
Juanes

BuzzFeed Reacts to TODAY's Stereotypical 'Spicy' Reference to Juanes 'Bringing Latin Flair' to the Plaza

If you're Latino or of Latin descent -- or not Latin at all, do you feel offended when someone references Latinos as bringing the "spice" or the "Latin flair?"
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High Pollen Count Could Make This Spring Harsh for Those With Allergies, Past Winter Caused a "Pollen Vortex"

This spring could be quite harsh for many noses and eyes as a "pollen vortex" is predicted to keep those with allergies close to the tissue box.

Lyrid Meteor Shower to Light Up the Sky for Earth Day

You can celebrate this year's Earth Day in the sky as a Lyrid meteor shower is expected to gently light up our planet's blue blanket early Tuesday morning.

Iraq's New Jaafari Marriage Law: Men Granted Right To Sex, Authority To Marry Girls As Young As 9

The law is a political move to appease Shia Muslims
Boy Scouts of America

Boy Scouts of America Shuts Down Troop For Defending Openly Gay Scoutmaster

The Boy Scouts of America has shut down a scouting troop in Seattle after the troop refused to remove an openly gay Scoutmaster from his position.
Colombian Singer Juanes

Juanes Rocks TODAY Plaza, 'Transcending Language' with his Intoxicating Rock & Pop-Infused Global Sound

He's one of TIME's 100 Most Influential people -- and quite frankly he could have been on that list a long before most of mainstream America knew of him -- but nonetheless, the U.S. has finally caught onto the creative genius and infectious beats of Colombian rock star, Juanes.
Lindsay Lohan Conference  At Social Film Loft

Lindsay Lohan Reveals She Had Miscarriage, Opens Up About Addiction [WATCH]

The finale of docu-series "Lindsay" on Oprah Winfrey's OWN network left everyone in shock, as the "Mean Girls" actress revealed that she had a miscarriage.

Khloe Kardashian Dating Rapper French Montana: Lamar Odom Divorce Final, She 'Adores' New Boyfriend

The sisters celebrated Kourtney's 35th birthday together

Facebook, Spotify Built Into New Gramofan Wi-Fi Router; Is It Worth It?

New Wi-Fi router Gramofon technically works with Spotify and Facebook built in, and boasts a low price. The device's dual function gives it the ability to stream music and act like a hotspot.

New Batman Animated Shorts Celebrate Dark Knight Anniversary

What do the critics think about the new animated shorts? There are two different shorts: one is about classic Batman, and the other is related to Batman of the future.
Mastodon

Michigan 9-Year-Old Unearths Prehistoric Mastodon Tooth

Paleontologists are usually the ones to find bones and remains of dinosaurs or the large elephant-like species, Mastodons, that roamed around North America more than 10,000 years ago.
Lime Shortage Causes Drastic Rise In Price

Lime Shortage Worsened by Mexican Drug Cartel: Prices Soar, Restaurants Switch to Prepackaged Lime Juice

An understated fruit, always present when most wanted, will be in short supply in the foreseeable future. The dwindling number of limes available has led to companies changing menus and recipes shining light on the drug war in Mexico. How companies will cope remains up in the air.
Orphan Black star Tatiana Maslany

Orphan Black Audience Will Be Introduced To New Clone, Show's Co-Creator Says

What is next for the cast of the Clone-Caper on the Second Season of Orphan Black? The new season aired last night.
Tommy Lee Jones

Tommy Lee Jones Recruits Hilary Swank, Meryl Streep & More for Cannes Film Festival [WATCH]

Tommy Lee Jones played Meryl Streep's husband in Hope Springs, and now Streep and Jones have teamed up again for Jones' second time directing film, The Homesman.
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