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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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NBC COMEDY SHORT CUTS DIVERSITY FILM FESTIVAL IS NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES | DE
2008-07-09 17:43:00
NBC Universal's 3rd Annual Comedy Short Cuts Film Festival is looking for your funny and entertaining short films! The unique showcase of short, comedic films and videos produced with a culturally diverse production team, cast or theme, will once again crown a winning filmmaker, who will be given the chance to pitch to NBC comedy development and meet with NBC Universal's top network, studio, cable, and film executives.
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GET YOUR WIRED ON: 12 ISSUES FOR $3 BUCKS
2008-07-09 08:37:00
With gas at an all-time high, the housing market is in the crapper and airlines jerking customers left & right, Wired Magazine is doing the right thing by offering strapped consumers a quality informational product at a discount. Here's how it works: Hit this link: www.discountmags.com and upon checkout enter the code FD-WIRED. According to www.slickdeals.net, the coupons do stack and the offer is good for multiple years.
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INK_BLAST | THE TRUTH, THE WHOLE TRUTH?
2008-07-09 08:31:00
As a journalist, I feel I have an obligation to pierce the veil of nostalgia through which many of us remember and imagine our native lands. Sun-swept beaches. Rhythm-endowed mulatas. Colorful ethnic prints. These are part of a stained memory that keeps many of us from embracing and engaging Latin American and Caribbean countries as they truly are. I also take very seriously the task of reminding readers that many of us have become comfortable?some to the point of complacency?with the notion that the umbrella term ?Latino? means we?re a monolithic group.
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07 10 08 | 7PM | EL MUSEO'S FREE SUMMER NIGHTS MUSIC SERIES FEAT. CECILIA V
2008-07-09 08:13:00
This week El Museo Del Barrio collaborates with the LAMC in their weekly Summer Nights at El Museo - Women on the Verge music series. Performing live will be Cecilia Villar Eljuri & Xiomara Laugart.
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NOW THRU 07.12.08 | THE HIP-HOP THEATER FEST GOES TO WASHINGTON, D.C.
2008-07-09 08:11:00
The Hip-Hop Theater Festival returns this summer to Washington, DC. Now in their seventh year, the Festival brings Hip-Hop work that represents the intersections of culture and community, technology, tradition, celebration and resistance. Join HHTF in witnessing the full breadth of Hip-Hop culture live and on stage. All events and performances throughout the week-long festival are free and open to the public. Performances will take place at a variety of venues throughout the city including Children?s Hospital, Studio Theatre, Dance Place, Flashpoint Theater and the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage.
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JOIN US IN WELCOMING COLUMNIST JULEYKA LANTIGUA TO THE REPUBLICA UPDATE FAM
2008-07-08 00:17:00
Juleyka Lantigua, former managing editor of GIANT, XXL, Urban Latino and Honey magazines, is thrilled to be part of the República Update .
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ADIDAS CREATES A SERIES OF PROLETARIAT INSPIRED SPOTS FOR THE BEIJING 2008
2008-07-07 15:55:00
Adidas is really looking to put it on Nike by selecting the forthcoming Beijing 2008 Olympic Games as a platform to launch its salvo against rival Nike for global brand domination. They are using this global stage to conduct a multi-pronged attack that includes: a) the opening of the world?s largest Adidas store b) announcing their they plans to open 6300 stores in China by 2010 and c) by dropping these beautiful people/athlete inspired TV spots. They were produced for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games by TBWA/Chiat and directed by Psyop's Marie Hyon and Marco Spier. As of this posting, Adidas is only planning to air these TV spots in the Chinese market.
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HAVE A GREAT 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND!!!
2008-07-04 11:47:00
This image is entitled "The Back Of Liberty." Thanks to R2 Studios for facilitating it's use. Have a safe and happy one!
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07 03 08 | 7PM | FREE SCREENING: INVENTOS HIP HOP CUBANO
2008-07-03 17:23:00
Clenched Fist Productions, Soulfrito and Miami Light Project presents a free screening of Inventos Hip Hop Cubano a film by Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi. The Light Box 3000 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 100 Miami, FL 33137.
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DEADLINE | 07 09 08 | PROJECT RUNWAY SEASON 6 IS CASTING NOW
2008-07-02 21:58:00
Gen Art and Project Runway are searching for budding designers to take part in Season 6 of the hit show that seeks to find the best new American fashion design talent. Think you can make the cut? Send in a 3-5 minute personal video, virtual portfolio and completed questionnaire by Wednesday, July 9, 2008 to: Project Runway 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 600 Los Angeles, CA 90036
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BMW CHALLENGES THE CONVENTIONS OF TRADITIONAL CAR DESIGN WITH ITS G.I.N.A.
2008-07-02 15:24:00
Falling under the category of "2008's Sickest Design Concept", BMW's GINA Light Visionary Model project (note to Chris: you need a better name for this, talk to Jobs) which stands for "Geometry and Functions in 'N' Adaptations" basically means that Bimmer designers we're given free reign to go buck wild and really think outside the box when it comes to the form and function of BMW car design as it relates to the future. Chris Bangle, the Director Of Design for BMW Group really breaks it down in the video below as to why they undertook this design driven endeavor. Now don't go and get all excited on us...the images and video that you are about to see are purely conceptual and this is definitely one whip that you will not be seeing at a dealership near you anytime soon! Enjoy!
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07 03 08 | 7PM | EL MUSEO'S FREE SUMMER NIGHTS MUSIC SERIES FEAT. ¡RETUMBA!
2008-07-01 22:32:00
The Summer nights music series contiues this week with ¡Retumba! is a multi-ethnic all-female music and dance ensemble founded in March 1981 in celebration of Women's History month. Fusing traditional rhythms and ancient melodies with modern interpretations, ¡Retumba! bases its work on the historic meeting of African and European sounds in the Americas and the Caribbean, with a particular focus on the music of Puerto Rico, Cuba, The Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Brazil. www.retumba.org
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: TELECOM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION
2008-07-01 22:10:00
Company: Start-up trade Telecom m. Trade Association for prepaid calling card industry Job Title: Executive Director Description: The Executive Director will serve as a Leader, Visionary, Manager, an Ambassador, and Board Developer. In these capacities the incumbent will ensure financial stability, generate membership growth, and optimize organizational performance. Additionally, through these responsibilities a sense of common purpose will be administered and fostered among all members in a way that builds respect, recognition, and goodwill for the organizations. The Executive Director will create a cooperative culture to carry out the Associations? objectives, goals and vision from a diverse and sometimes opposing group of staff, members, volunteers, and complimentary national and international organizations.
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06 17 08 | 4-9PM | SUPIMA PRESENTS AN OPEN CALL OPPORTUNITY FOR EMERGING DE
2008-06-12 14:25:00
Supima has created a runway event to showcase the best upcoming talent with fabrics made from Supima, the world's most luxurious cotton. The latest Supima fabrics from top international mills will be given to designers selected to create a women's wear piece. The resulting design will be presented at a live runway show that will take place the evening of July 15th at Gotham Hall, NYC.
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PRICELINE.COM OFFERS FUN IN THE SUN WITH A MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
2008-06-12 08:30:00
o celebrate 10 years of making deals, Priceline has unleashed an exclusive Sunshine Guarantee just in time for your summer vacation. For a limited time, when you book vacation packages to more than 100 destinations in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean and Europe, if it rains a half an inch (0.50 inches) or more on at least half of your vacation days Priceline will pay for you vacation.
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SAY WORD! | REPORTER LOSES IT AFTER A BUG FLIES IN HIS MOUTH WHILE REPORTIN
2008-06-12 07:30:00
Isiah Carey Of Fox 26 in Houston goes from proper to hood in a matter of seconds after a bug flies in his mouth while reporting.
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AUDUBON PARTNERSHIP LAUNCHES JOBS TO BUILD ON PROGRAM IN NYC
2008-06-12 07:00:00
As part of the Jobs to Build On Program , the Audubon Partnership for Economic Development is now offering free certification training to become a Microsoft Office specialist.
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06 12 08 | 7PM | EL MUSEO'S FREE SUMMER NIGHTS MUSIC SERIES FEAT. MARTA GÓ
2008-06-11 08:19:00
El Museo continues its crowd-pleasing summer music series this year with concerts held every Thursday evening at 7 PM. June 12 through August 14. Women on the Verge, June 12 through July 10, highlights ground-breaking new work by leading Latina singer-songwriters. The series focuses on the growing trend of Latina musicians taking traditional Latin musical forms (cumbias, sones, bambucos, festejos, zambas, landos, etc.) and reinterpreting them with modern twists, from free jazz to indie rock, to create their own inimitable sounds. (Think Julieta Venegas, Shakira, and Andrea Echeverri in their underground days.)
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06 24 08 | 6:30-8:30PM | CITIZEN SCHOOLS INFORMATIONAL SESSION@ GOOGLE'S NY
2008-06-10 12:52:00
Citizen Schools operates a national network of apprenticeship programs for middle school students, connecting adult volunteers to young people in hands-on learning projects after school. At Citizen Schools, students develop the academic and leadership skills they need to do well in school, get into college, and become leaders in their careers and in their communities. In 2008, the newest Citizen Schools campuses launch in New York City and they are seeking volunteers from different fields of expertise. Google?s NYC headquarters 76 Ninth Avenue, between 15th & 16th St.
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