Life

WIC Expansion Provides Access to To New Menu Items

The Women, Infants and Children program, better known as WIC, has just expanded its food choices -- and for the first time in 34 years, fresh, frozen and canned vegetable has been added, as well as yogurt and tofu.
Big Vision Empty Wallet

SXSW Kickoff in NYC: Artistic Movers & Shakers and Big Vision Empty Wallet Embark on a Journey to Help Indie Artists Flourish

For Big Vision Empty Wallet and Big Vision Creative, which provides resources, tools, education and opportunties for innovation-driven producers and content creators -- 2014 is the year of the audience. They are dedicating an entire year to focus on the audience -- "how to build one, how to keep in touch, and how to deliver art to your fans."
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"Normal Barbie" Male Artist Starts Fundraiser to Create Realistic Dolls [PICS]

The idea of Barbie could be getting a full-figured make-over. An artist is trying to raise money to create a doll that looks like the everyday woman. His motto? Average is beautiful.
Selena Gomez

Health Concerns influencing the US Hispanic Population

Fine points regarding Latino health has been revealed in multiple studies over the last number of years, and the public has become privy to information regarding conditions and diseases that most affect the Latino community.
Giant Virus

Giant Virus Pithovirus Sibericum Revived After Being Dead for 30,000 Years

In terms of "really bad ideas," reviving a deadly giant virus that's been dead for 30,000 years is right up there with genocide, war, and feeding your Gremlin after midnight. But that's exactly what a few scientists in Siberia have done (no, seriously: WHAT is going on over there in Russia?), and the worst part? This giant virus is not only still infectious, it's a harbinger of things to come.
Ash Wednesday

Today is Ash Wednesday: What Does the Beginning of Lent Mean For Latinos?

As we all know, yesterday was Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday/Shrove Tuesday), and today is Ash Wednesday. It's one of the holiest days in the Catholic tradition...but what does it really signify, or mean, for Catholics, and Latinos?
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on an official visit to Guatemala. Jan. 14, 2008.

Hugo Chavez Dead at 58, Leaves a Legacy That Will Echo for Years to Come

A year after the death of bombastic and influential Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, we take a look back at our original obituary.
One Direction

Which Band Member Earns the Most in One Direction? Find Out!

It has been revealed that One Direction's Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson are the highest-earning members of the British boyband.
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Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart Are Still Both Single; Is A Reunion in Progress?

A Twilight off-screen lovers reconciliation might be in the works with how things are progressing between Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson.
Jared posting an Instagram picture with his brother before heading to the Oscars show

Jared Leto Reveals His Oscars Statue Already Broken; 'It's Sitting in My Kitchen'

Jared Leto's trophy has already been damaged and find out where in his home the actor keeps his precious trophy.
Oscar Pistorius

What Happened at Oscar Pistorius' Trial that Caused The Judge to Warn Journalists?

The Blade Runner murder trial continues on, and today there was even more controversy during the murder trial: not only did the judge yell at journalists for showing a witness's face during testimony (which is not permitted in South Africa), but Pistorius cried during the witness's testimony!
12 Years A Slave

12 Years A Slave Error Leads To NY Times Correction 200 Years After Article Was Published

161 years ago, the New York Times ran an article about a man named Solomon Northup, who was a free man from the North sold into slavery in the Deep South.

Now & Then: One Year After Hugo Chavez's Death There's a "Feeling of Stagnation and Decay" in Some Areas

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the death of the late socialist leader and political trailblazer Hugo Chavez, who died of cancer at age 58. In the aftermath of Chavez's reign and amid this tumultuous time of political unrest in Venezuela, many are reflecting on the past, praying for peace and economic stability and mourning the loss of 18 anti-government protesters. This has left the country in a deflated state of bewilderment, sadness and anxiousness as to what the next chapter will bring.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Wants Youth to Drop Protests and Celebrate Carnival

Reuters reported that government leaders urged Venezuelans to skip protests in lieu of traditional trips to the beach during the Carnival holiday. Venezuelan television was apparently filled with descriptions of young people sitting beachside, celebrating in honor of the holiday, despite protests in the streets.
Dancing with the Stars: Season 18

Dancing with the Stars 2014: Season 18 Contestants Announced, But Where's the Latino Representation?

Dancing with the Stars has announced their new line-up for Season 18, and while most assumed the show wouldn't include Venezuelan "Bachelor" Juan Pablo Galavis, some are wondering why there isn't any Latino representation at all this season.
NBA

NBA's Latin Nights Celebrate Latino Community

The National Basketball Association's eight annual "Latin Nights" program, titled Noches éne-bé-a (eh-nay-bay-ah), is a yearly function that features seven commemorative games that celebrate the growing support of NBA's Latino fans and players in the U.S. Hispanic communities and abroad.
Portuguese actor Diogo Morgado

#HotJesus: ¡Dios Mio! Is it a Sin to Have Naughty Thoughts of Jesus Cristo? 'Son of God' Actor Diogo Morgardo Chimes in on Divine Heartthrob Status

Can I get an Amen up in here? Recently, the Twittersphere has been buzzing about "Son of God" star Diogo Morgado who is sinfully good looking and has caused quite a stir as to whether or not it's OK to check out Jesus.
Zooey's

Jess & Nick Moving in Together on Latest Episode of New Girl

In the new episode of New Girl, Jess and Nick move in together in Nick's room following being challenged by Abby, Schmidt's love interest and Jess' sister.
Rihanna performing Diamonds World Tour at the Air Canada Centre, 19 March 2013

Rihanna Almost Runs Over Pedestrians in Paris [Watch Video Here]

Rihanna has been seen floating around Paris fashion week with her convoy seen on video rushing to have dinner in Paris Friday evening.

Pope Francis Drops F-Bomb at Mass [Watch Here]

The Pope innocently mispronounced a word during his weekly sermon but the mistake actually translated into what The Independent refers to as a “distinctly unholy language.”
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