Thanksgiving Day is now only a day away and there are still many of you who haven't decided what to wear on this special day. Although you might want to be as comfortable as possible, stuffing yourself with all that mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie, you should definitely save yourself from the embarrassment discreetly unbuttoning pants or loosening belts under the dinner table, thinking no one is looking.
A lot can happen in a minute - and according to the "Green Google alternative," Ecosia, the world can actually breathe a little easier. With a click of a mouse, a tree is planted every 60 seconds - thanks to the German search engine.
The Latin Post recently spoke to Ecosia Founder Christian Kroll in Berlin, Germany to further discuss the impact this eco-friendly technology as well as how he came to discover the ecological power of a green search engine.
The holidays are a perfect time of year for vegetarians & vegans (such as Your Humble Author) to suffer endless bouts of aggravation as you explain, yet again, why you would not like any turkey (or ham), thank you very much.
Peruvian American homes are filled with the distinctive smells when concocting meals. Onion and lime permeates, but collects in the kitchen. The smell of roasting pork also pervades, and is linked to the sound of preparation: sharp knives striking chopping boards, fresh vegetables snapping, crisp meat crackling, and harmonious conversations. For home-style chef, Victoria Daza, Thanksgiving is not only a time for familial closeness, but for reflection, observations, and acknowledgement of indigenous roots.
Thanksgiving, otherwise known as "El Dia de las Gracias" or "Feliz Dia de Accion de Gracias" in Spanish, is not only a time to show off your culinary skills and be surrounded by with the ones you love, but for many Latinos in the U.S., it's a time to be thankful for many of life's blessings.
President Barack Obama was making a speech in San Francisco on Monday when a young person -- who was part of a crowd that the White House assembled for the event -- interrupted the Commander in Chief and called for faster progress on immigration
The Furby BOOM's eyes are LCD screens, allowing it to emote more realistically. The BOOM is also considered a "robot pet" which kids can virtually control using a phone or tablet. Like the regular Furby, the Furby BOOM is still very interactive and well...needy. Your kids will still be required to talk to them, feed them, tickle them and make them dance. The care is the same, except for things like bathing your Furby, which can now be done digitally and not in a actual shower, which cost our parents, another Furby.
Jessica remained at a more curvy weight not acceptable to the entertainment business and suffered from much scrutiny from the media. But it wasn't until gaining some significant weight during her pregnancy that she decided to lose the pounds. This is very admirable, since not many celebrities are strong enough to stand up for themselves and look the way they want. Now after her second pregnancy, Jessica has stuck with her Weight Watchers contract and has been posting pictures of the up and coming commercials on her Twitter. She is sporting a big smile and a thinner frame but most importantly, a healthy weight. The successful singer, actress and fashion designer is an example of a woman in control of her image. We tend to hear too many unfortunate stories about women who go to the extremes to be skinny. It's refreshing to see powerful women like Jessica choose a safe way into living a healthy lifestyle.
Small Business Saturday is literally a few days away, and for those of you that don't want to participate in the big-box-store corporate madness that is Black Friday, we have a few tips and tricks for you to support your local retailers without breaking the bank (or your patience).
For all of the purported strides that the war in Afghanistan has supposedly made for "human rights," it seems that the new regime has simply implemented the old ways all over again.
Tricia Norman, the mother of Florida tween Rebecca Sedwick -- who was, literally, bullied to death -- held a news conference where she confirmed that she will be suing "those responsible" for her daughter's death.
F#ck Cancer! is an ambitious campaign, and declaration, which hopes to put an end to cancer by inviting more people to join the fight. The movement was created with the intention of involving young people, and encouraging them to act against cancer, particularly breast cancer.
Smithsonian's Exhibit: American Sabor explores the influences of Latinos in popular American music, across a number of genres. The dynamic display and exhibition captures the presence and contribution of Latinos in punk rock, rock n' roll, hip hop, jazz, and rhythm and blues. And, it showcases how Carlos Sanata, Selena, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz and many others motivated a Latin quality in music that isn't generally inclusive of Hispanics. Distinctive musical styles, such as salsa, rumba and mambo, penetrated the American music scene and helped to make Latinos visible.
Beginners and veterans, alike, should have a fundamental understanding of Latin cooking basics. Keen awareness of techniques, flavors and tools makes all the difference; and is what helps to make an exceptional and sensational Latin cooking experience, as opposed to a mediocre, Taco Bell-caliber one. The right ingredients and techniques will liven up and give an ethnic-twist to routine American dishes, and it will introduce the Latin palate to anyone open to a zesty and mouthwatering experience.
Lady Gaga believes in shocking the eyebrows off people and every aspect of her presence at the AMA awards was outrageous and exciting, beginning with her ensemble at the awards, to her horseback-based entry and finally, topped by her crazy duet with R. Kelly.
