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World's Oldest Animal Was Older Than Scientists Originally Thought, Before They Killed It

Despite earlier reports, it has been determined that world's oldest animal was discovered and killed at the age of 507-years.

Latina Develops 'Empanda Fork,' Solving the Edge-Pinching Problem

Empanadas have been adopted and altered by the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Haiti, Afghanistan, Latin America, India, Jamaica, the United States and Sri Lanka, but it originated in Galicia, Spain and Portugal during the early 1500s. The delicious savory pastry that takes on different forms, and has can be filled with various meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables, has not evolved very much since its inception; but one Latina inventor has resolved the most tedious step in the empanada baking process, the edge-pinching.

Majority of Latinos Believe That There Are No National Latino Leaders

Once upon a time there was Mexican-American man by the name of César Chávez, a farm worker who became a civil rights leader and founded the United Farm Workers Union...and there was an inspirational woman named Dolores Huerta, also Mexican-American, who helped him do it. Then, there was a Colombian-American man by the name of Harry Pachon, who drew national attention to Latino issues, such as bilingual education, political engagement and immigration. To follow, there were a number of men and women who helped to mobilize change and enable success for Latinos in America. The End?
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Mo' Money, Mo' Problems: Immigrant Love Story Shattered by Greed

Dominican immigrant and New Jersey bodega owner Pedro Quezada played the lottery, and against 1-in-175 million odds, he won. The 44-year-old became the sole winner of the fourth largest jackpot in Powerball history, claiming $338 million -estimated at $152 Million after taxes. Quezada, who shared his grocery store business with his longtime partner of 10 years - a Mexico native by the name of Ines Sanchez, has changed significantly since the win.
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Latina Genius Hailed ‘The Next Steve Jobs’ Is a Model for the Entire Education System

Paloma Noyola Bueno, a 12-year-old Mexican math genius who was dubbed "the next Steve Jobs" and became an international media sensation, has lived up to her name. Paloma - meaning dove in Spanish - has soared to new heights, proving that there are endless possibilities when you believe in yourself.
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Black Friday 2013 Ads Released: Amazing Fashion & Beauty Deals

Mentally prepare yourself, Black Friday is just around the corner! It gets really overwhelming, frantically attempting to grab fashion finds surrounded by so many aggressive shoppers. Here are some of the special online and in-store Black Friday deals that will help you, if you read it over beforehand of going into the shopping war.

One World Trade Center Officially Ruled Tallest Building in America, Chicago's Willis Tower Comes In Second

Chicago had the tallest skyscraper in the United States before New York made the new One World Trade Center, which was said to be taller - or was it?
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The Posh Latin Cook Blog Shows Latin Fusion at its Best

Preheat the oven, and let the heat rise to an odd 425 degrees. Spray the roaster grill with oil. Then, add salt and pepper... let the meat sizzle on the grill. In no less than 45, you'll be serving 4-5 a warm and delicious meal. The Posh Latin Cook, Elena Carlo, designs and masters recipes like the Saffron & Honey Buffalo Drumsticks, and serves it up hot for her family to eat...but only after she photographs it for her blog.
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Zachary Kerr, Transgender Teen is an Honoree for This Year's TeenNick HALO Award

Zachary Kerr’s work in the transgender community at just 19-year-old, has changed lives. Kerr facilitates educational programs through Greater Boston’s PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), demonstrates fearlessness in the face of adversity, and is a role model to thousands of transgender individuals who struggle daily with their identity.

HRC Documentary Tells the Story of Five Latino Families Who Learn to Accept a LBGT Loved One

The film, which premiered at the GALA Hispanic Theater in Washington, DC, reveals the story of five religious Latino families who learned to look beyond binding church teachings, in order to accept their daughters, sisters, brothers and sons, whose gender identities or sexual orientations are outside of the norm.
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Man Dead After Ongoing Exchange of Racial Slurs

On Friday, Nov. 8, a man was shot and killed while driving his car in a Rialto neighborhood in Southern California. According to Police Captain Randy DeAnda, the fatal shooting was the result of an ongoing dispute that was fueled by racial slurs.

Transgender Awareness Week Spotlights the Struggles and Victories of Latino Trans People

Late May of this year, 22-year-old Victor Diego, a gay, transgender man who goes by the name of Vivian Diego and works as a waitress at Eva Longoria's Hollywood Boulevard restaurant, Besos, was faced with the unthinkable. He left work at 2:30 a.m. after working a lengthy shift. As he made his way home, he was accosted by four men, and beaten until he lost consciousness.

The Value of Speaking Spanish, But Not Being Latino

Check the job listings on Craigslist, Idealist, Monster.com and Linkedin, and you will find postings that indicate: "Spanish Speaker Needed," "Spanish Fluency Preferred" or "Native speaker of fully fluent in Spanish requested." There's no doubt that the language is in great demand; however, the people who natively speak it, simply are not.

Spanish-Speaking Latina Mothers in the U.S. Are More Likely to Protect Children Against Excessive TV Viewing

The National Institutes of Health authored and analyzed a survey that addressed the television viewing of young Latino children, which comprises one in five children in the U.S., today. The study was done to examine the correlation between health and viewing habits, and how the primary language spoken at home may affect the outcome of the child's eating habits, weight, and attention/focusing skills.
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Miley Cyrus MTV EMA 2013 Performance: Singer Twerks and Smokes Marijuana on Stage

Miley Cyrus does it again. The young star wowed the world as she put on two electrifying performances, grabbed a dancer's breast, accepted the award for Best Video and smoked a joint on stage - all in one night.

National Latino Cultural Landmark Destroyed

The station was erected as KCOR-TV in 1955, but was sold and became KWEX-DT. The building in now facing total demolition; 50-60 percent of the building has already been torn down, but the remaining portion of the structure has temporarily been secured by a court order.

Ketel One Sponsors the 'Texas Modern Hispanic Gentlemen" Award

Texas Modern Hispanic Gentlemen, sponsored by the illustrious Ketel One liquor brand from the Netherlands, is an award and title given to just four men annually to celebrate Hispanic leaders who exhibit excellence in their respective fields and to those who promote positive change in their communities.

Revisiting the 'Latina Feminisista' Movement

As mainstream feminism handled "white women's issues," they purposefully avoided racism and the unique concerns that women of color observed; which lead to the emergence of individual movements. For Latinas, that movement became known as Chicana feminism.
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Veterans Day Sale 2013: Where to Find the Best Deals and Discounts

A number of stores already offer big discounts and huge sales on a variety of items. Notably, a number of diners and restaurants also honor former U.S. armed forces by giving out free meals to vets on Monday.

Mennonite Community in Bolivia Is Traumatized by Tranquilized Rapes of at Least 100 Women

In Bolivia, 2009, nine “religious” Mennonites were jailed for sedating and raping at least 100 women and girls, in what was being called “the ghost rapes of Bolivia.” And, though these men are jailed, the epidemic continues.
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