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07 17 08 | 7PM | EL MUSEO'S FREE SUMMER NIGHTS MUSIC SERIES FEAT. NIGHT AT
2008-08-23 12:30:00
This week El Museo Del Barrio's free Summer Night s music series continues with a Night at the Palladium with the Chino Nunez and Friends Orchestra.
More About: Music , Series , Free

MARIE CLAIRE NEEDS FASHION MUSES WITH SIGNATURE STYLE
2008-08-23 12:30:00
Truly stylish women all have one thing in common, they have their own unique look. When we style the Editor???s Picks pages in the office, we can always tell whose page it is based on the 10 pieces that they have selected. Most super stylish women have one piece that sums up their style" (i.e., Zanna and her slouchy trousers, Irina Lazareanu and her leather jacket). This fashion feature will highlight a style icon's look with quotes about how she builds her wardrobe around this signature piece over and over again to create her signature style.
More About: Fashion , Style , Marie , Marie Claire , Claire

PHOTO ESSAY OF MLB's ALL-STAR WEEKEND '08 IN NEW YORK CITY
2008-08-23 12:30:00
All-Star weekend was in full swing here in New York City this past weekend. As part of the festivities there was a stickball tournament in Harlem where Willie Mays was the honoree! We witnessed Josh Hamilton's fireworks display during the Homerun Derby and finally, last night, we experienced our first and last All-Star game at the old Yankee Stadium, "The House That Ruth Built." Thanks to R2 Studios for the flix! Without further ado, here are our highlights!
More About: Photo , All Star , New York City

INK_BLAST | SMALL TOWNS ARE TARGETING UNDOCUMENTED TENANTS
2008-08-23 12:30:00
Many small towns and cities are acting like vigilantes and taking immigration matters into their own hands. Close to 90 municipalities in 27 states have drafted -- and a handful have enacted into law -- ordinances that prohibit landlords from renting to illegal immigrants. Penalties have also been approved, making a national policy issue a harsh economic reality for local tenants. Among the cities that have received national attention for enacting rental bans are Farmers Branch, Texas, Palm Bay, Fla., Valley Park, Mo., Riverside, N.J., and Hazleton, Pa. The rental bans essentially turn landlords into federal immigration officers. Because they are not provided any training or supervision in this area, these landlords may escalate tensions.
More About: Small , Towns , Targeting , Tenants

SAY WORD! | JO??O SABINO + M??RIO BEL??M COLLAB ON KEYBOARD BAG
2008-08-23 12:30:00
Some would argue that the Portuguese do it better and when it comes to keyboard bags, who are we to argue. Check out this industrial design collabo. Props to Jo??o and Mario.
More About: Word , Keyboard

SAY WORD! | STYLISH 2GB USB JEWELRY LIVE AND DIRECT FROM BERLIN
2008-08-23 12:30:00
First a dope bag design from two Portuguese designers and now an ill, limited edition, hand-made, silver USB jewelry collection via Berlin . The collection ranges from necklaces to bracelets and keychains by industrial designer Tonia Welter and jewelery designer Julia Reymann. International is where it's at!
More About: Jewelry , Stylish , Word , Direct

SAY WORD! | GLUE JEANS?
2008-08-23 12:30:00
Thread is so twentieth-century. Glue is the new thread according to Glue Jeans whose seams are glued instead of sewn. The jeans launched this week by the Dutch design duo G + N during the opening of Amsterdam International Fashion Week. Not to sound pessimistic because this is an innovative idea...yet, we wonder how long it will be before they come apart at the seam, no pun intended.
More About: Word

5Q'S WITH...ACTRESS PAULA GARCÉS
2008-08-14 14:44:00
Some of you may know her from her most recent 2008 film ?Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay,? but like many actors, this young lady has been doing it since ?91 when she made her small screen debut on ?Law & Order.? Since then she?s has gone on to appear in more than twenty-five film and TV projects including: The Sopranos; Guiding Light; CSI: Miami and The Shield for which she is currently nominated for an Alma Award in the Best Supporting Actress category. In 2007, she got her Executive Producer hat on in the animated film ?Red Princess Blues Animated: The Book of Violence.? Here is Medellin fly-girl, Paula Garcés.
More About: Television , Entertainment , Film

INK_BLAST | GENTRIFICATION DISPLACES POOR FAMILIES
2008-08-13 05:25:00
Skyrocketing rents are pushing black and Latino residents out of their communities. The polite word for this is gentrification, and in New York, it?s becoming more than a nuisance.
More About: Business , Commentary , Real Estate , Community , Poor

HBO PRESENTS FREE MULTI-CITY SCREENINGS OF CAPADOCIA
2008-08-13 05:24:00
Screenings will take place in Houston & Miami on 08.18.08, NYC on 08.19.08 and Chicago & Los Angeles on 08.21.08. Capadocia is set in a fictional women's prison in Mexico City. Corruption runs rampant as prison rights attorney Teresa Lagos (Dolores Heredia) fights for a humane rehabilitation program, while corporate shill Federico Marquez (Juan Manuel Bernal) schemes to privatize the prison and use the women as cheap manual labor.
More About: Entertainment , Events , Film , Presents , Free

BMI FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES OPENING OF $20,000 MUSIC ENRICHMENT SCHOLARSHIP FU
2008-08-13 04:58:00
The BMI Foundation , Inc. is proud to announce the opening of the Music Enrichment Fund Scholarship , a competition for young songwriters and composers. The annual competition offers three scholarships, one for $10,000 and two for $5,000, which will be awarded to the best three songs or instrumental compositions in any Latin genre. The recipients of the scholarships may have their winning works performed or played at the final Pepsi Blue Carpet Bash event scheduled to take place November 2008.
More About: Education , Entertainment

LIVE & DIRECT | BEIJING 2008: PART TWO
2008-08-12 00:53:00
So I know that most of you (if you're anything like the other 4 billion people in the world) are probably interested to hear about what it was like to be in Beijing during that most spectacular opening ceremonies event of all times-- and it was spectacular, let me assure you. You're thinking: wow -- Grace must have been so blown away just to be anywhere near it; the buzz in the city; the fireworks and yeah, it was cool to see it in real time, but I wasn't in the stadium, nor was I even anywhere near it really. The only difference between being there and watching it on TV (that I heard of) was that if you watched it at home, you didn't lose 10 pounds or risk dying from heat exhaustion, and you were able to eat and drink like a normal person -- instead of waiting in line to buy a concession from one of 3 people selling them throughout the stadium.
More About: Sports , Entertainment , Events , Cultura

08.06.08 | FREE SCREENING OF THE AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARY "TROUBLE THE WAT
2008-08-06 15:57:00
This is the story of an aspiring rap artist and her streetwise husband who are trapped in New Orleans by deadly flood waters. Armed only with a video camera, they show what survival is all about. Trouble the Water was the winner of the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.
More About: Government , Community , Free

SEEKING FASHION PUBLICIST
2008-08-06 15:33:00
The accounts he/she will be working on: Ella Moss, Splendid, Mackage, Eryn brinie, Maggy London, Lisa Curran Swim. This person needs to have experience working with [regional, online and national] editors, conducting market appointments, securing press, juggling multiple accounts simultaneously and have a sense of style.
More About: Fashion , Advertising , Style , Employment , Seeking

INK_BLAST | AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES MUST HELP UNIONIZE DOMINICAN SWEATSHOPS
2008-08-05 19:01:00
With baseball season swinging into full gear, take a look at the ?made in? label inside the baseball caps many of us wear. You may be surprised to learn that the cap you?re wearing was made under inhumane working conditions in places like the Dominican Republic.
More About: Sports , Commentary , Fashion , Community , Cultura

LIVE & DIRECT | BEIJING 2008: PART ONE
2008-08-05 18:57:00
Greetings from my new home for the month: the sprawling metropolis of Beijing ...at least I think it's sprawling: I can't really see it sprawling through the thick "haze" that no one here seems to be concerned with or find problematic (elephant in the room or elephant sitting on top of us?). The smog is worse than smog. It's as if we are walking around in a foggy cloud, only this cloud tastes really bad and I can feel a ball of nastiness curling up in the back of my throat every time I walk outside. The air seems to be a bit less dense and stinky once inside the hotel -- maybe there is some sort of air filtration system? Not so over on the campus of Beijing Normal University, the home of the High Performance Training Center; the sacred ground upon which the US athletes complete their final days of training before competing...and also home to the group of people that we are hosting here. The air seems to be heavier over there -- and more invasive. Imagine working out while breathin...
More About: Sports , Entertainment , Cultura , Beijing 2008

CITIZEN DROPS INDEPENDENT LINE OF NIXON'ISH LOOKING WATCHES
2008-07-30 16:20:00
Citizen, a brand of watches that we've always admired for their affordability and reliability is the company behind the cool, hip, retro inspired watch brand called Indepenedent. We're not sure what the relationship is as we couldn't find much information online but there seems to be some connection with the Japanese based Tokyoflash Corp. where you can order these limited edition watches straight from the states.
More About: Shopping , Design , Fashion , Watches , Style

INK_BLAST | LATINOS ARE AMONG THE FIRST ?WIRED IMMIGRANTS?
2008-07-30 15:46:00
The 41 million Latinos living in the U.S. are among this country?s first ever ?wired immigrants.? This group of new citizens and their offspring enjoy widespread access to modern communication tools that were unavailable to previous generations.
More About: Technology , Community , Tech , Cultura , Wired

07.30.08 | $1.50 CHEESECAKE DAY AT CHEESECAKE FACTORY
2008-07-29 16:24:00
On Wednesday, July 30, in honor of their 30th Anniversary, Cheesecake Factory restaurants nationwide will offer every delicious slice of their more than 30 varieties of cheesecake for $1.50 per slice - just like they did when they opened their first restaurant back in 1978. Wednesday, July 30, also happens to be National Cheesecake Day. So, go celebrate with them on National Cheesecake Day!
More About: Events , Food and Drink

SAY WORD! | GLUE JEANS?
2008-07-23 12:57:00
Thread is so twentieth-century. Glue is the new thread according to Glue Jeans whose seams are glued instead of sewn. The jeans launched this week by the Dutch design duo G + N during the opening of Amsterdam International Fashion Week. Not to sound pessimistic because this is an innovative idea...yet, we wonder how long it will be before they come apart at the seam, no pun intended.
More About: Design , Word , Style

SAY WORD! | STYLISH 2GB USB JEWELRY LIVE AND DIRECT FROM BERLIN
2008-07-23 11:54:00
First a dope bag design from two Portuguese designers and now an ill, limited edition, hand-made, silver USB jewelry collection via Berlin. The collection ranges from necklaces to bracelets and keychains by industrial designer Tonia Welter and jewelery designer Julia Reymann. International is where it's at!
More About: Shopping , Design , Technology , Jewelry , Fashion

SAY WORD! | JOÃO SABINO + MÁRIO BELÉM COLLAB ON KEYBOARD BAG
2008-07-23 04:46:00
Some would argue that the Portuguese do it better and when it comes to keyboard bags, who are we to argue. Check out this industrial design collabo. Props to João and Mario.
More About: Design , Technology , Fashion , Word , Style

INK_BLAST | SMALL TOWNS ARE TARGETING UNDOCUMENTED TENANTS
2008-07-21 08:58:00
Many small towns and cities are acting like vigilantes and taking immigration matters into their own hands. Close to 90 municipalities in 27 states have drafted -- and a handful have enacted into law -- ordinances that prohibit landlords from renting to illegal immigrants. Penalties have also been approved, making a national policy issue a harsh economic reality for local tenants. Among the cities that have received national attention for enacting rental bans are Farmers Branch, Texas, Palm Bay, Fla., Valley Park, Mo., Riverside, N.J., and Hazleton, Pa. The rental bans essentially turn landlords into federal immigration officers. Because they are not provided any training or supervision in this area, these landlords may escalate tensions.
More About: Politics , Commentary , Community , Small , Towns

PHOTO ESSAY OF MLB's ALL-STAR WEEKEND '08 IN NEW YORK CITY
2008-07-17 10:19:00
All-Star weekend was in full swing here in New York City this past weekend. As part of the festivities there was a stickball tournament in Harlem where Willie Mays was the honoree! We witnessed Josh Hamilton's fireworks display during the Homerun Derby and finally, last night, we experienced our first and last All-Star game at the old Yankee Stadium, "The House That Ruth Built." Thanks to R2 Studios for the flix! Without further ado, here are our highlights!
More About: Sports , Photo , Creative , Entertainment , Events

MARIE CLAIRE NEEDS FASHION MUSES WITH SIGNATURE STYLE
2008-07-17 07:55:00
Truly stylish women all have one thing in common, they have their own unique look. When we style the Editor?s Picks pages in the office, we can always tell whose page it is based on the 10 pieces that they have selected. Most super stylish women have one piece that sums up their style" (i.e., Zanna and her slouchy trousers, Irina Lazareanu and her leather jacket). This fashion feature will highlight a style icon's look with quotes about how she builds her wardrobe around this signature piece over and over again to create her signature style.
More About: Media , Beauty , Design , Fashion , Magazines

07 17 08 | 7PM | EL MUSEO'S FREE SUMMER NIGHTS MUSIC SERIES FEAT. NIGHT AT
2008-07-17 07:35:00
This week El Museo Del Barrio's free Summer Nights music series continues with a Night at the Palladium with the Chino Nunez and Friends Orchestra.
More About: Music , Entertainment , Events , Community

07.19.08 | 3-9PM | THE SOA PRESENTS A WORLD PREMIERE
2008-07-16 13:12:00
Back in the days, in Hip-Hop's heyday, the words ?World Premiere? coming through your speakers evoked an almost Pavlovian response. Listeners would nearly salivate in anticipation of the blessings about to be bestowed on their ears, minds and souls. The Sound of Art (SOA) captures the essence of that feeling with its latest offering, WORLD PREMIERE, at the world-famous World boutique.
More About: Creative , Design , Events , Fashion

INK_BLAST | NOT LENDING TO COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS IS UNJUST AND PREJUDI
2008-07-15 08:54:00
Shame on some of the nation?s largest banks. They have stopped issuing student loans to community college students, a decision that will have dire effects on poor, minority and immigrant students.
More About: Education , Commentary , Personal Finance , College , Community

BREAKING DOWN AT&T'S NEW IPHONE 3G PRICING PLANS
2008-07-11 21:32:00
With all of the media related hoopla surrounding the new iPhone's release ($199 for the 8GB & $299 for the 16GB), we've been thinking about possibly switching from our Sprint enabled Blackberry's to Apple iPhone's given that the new version will be operating on the 3G network and all. So after going on AT&T's site in search of pricing plans to compare and finding it all a bit vague, we decided to do a Google search and here's an excellent pricing breakdown we found courtesy of the folks over at Apple Insider. They succintly compare the costs of the original iPhone to the new 3G one including monthly SMS charges.
More About: Shopping , Technology , Electronics , Iphone , Plans

07.22-07.27.08 | THE NINTH ANNUAL NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL LATINO FILM FESTIV
2008-07-11 21:25:00
The New York International Latino Film Festival, presented by HBO, returns for its Ninth Annual Edition from July 22-27 with over 100 national and international films, documentaries and shorts. This years NYILFF also boasts the distinction of having more premieres than ever before including Opening Night?s AMERICAN SON, directed by Neil Abramson and starring Nick Cannon, Melonie Diaz and Jay Hernandez, as well as Closing Night?s THE MINISTERS, directed by Franc. Reyes and starring John Leguizamo and Harvey Keitel. Other talent represented in this year?s NYILFF include Daddy Yankee, Laurence Fishburne, Taye Diggs, Rosie Perez, Wilmer Valderrama, Snoop Dogg, Method Man, Tyson Beckford, skateboarding star Paul Rodriguez, Jr., Jesse Garcia, Emily Rios and David Banner.
More About: Entertainment , Events