We make lots of babies

Tryin' to keep up with the JonesesSmith is the most common surname in the United States, according to a new analysis released by the Census Bureau. But for the first time, two Hispanic surnames — Garcia and Rodriguez — are among the top 10 most common in the country.

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Latinos are spendin' that paper in Arizona

I knew I could make a difference :)






Wednesday, November 14, 2007 - 1:45 PM MST
Hispanic marketing report shows boom in purchasing power
The Business Journal of Phoenix - by W.J. Hennigan

The Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce released its annual report on Hispanic market trends Wednesday showing income and purchasing power are booming in Arizona.

The data and findings were compiled by a team of Arizona State University graduate students from the W.P. Carey School of Business.

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You don't 'member? You 'member!

The jist of it: Black and Hispanic Alzheimer's patients live longer than anyone else. So when I'm older and I don't remember stuff, at least I'll live longer while continuing to not remember! :)

Kaiser Health Disparities Report: A Weekly Look At Race, Ethnicity And Health
Science & Medicine
[Nov 15, 2007]

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Muah

Eva Longoria knows how to throw it down in the kitchen

People Magazine
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2007 09:45 AM EST
By Jed Dreben

Thanks to the writers strike, Eva Longoria has a little extra time on her hands. But don't worry, the Desperate Housewives star is keeping busy, whipping up Thanksgiving dinner and finalizing plans for her Mexican-American restaurant, BESO. "I love to cook!" Longoria, 32, told PEOPLE while relaxing at the soon-to-open eatery during Samsung's BlackJack II event Wednesday night. "I'm a big, big cooker in my family, so this is kind of an extension of my house. I feel like everybody's going to be in my living room."Longoria swears she's hands-on when it comes to BESO, which is located in Hollywood and is in partnership with celebrity chef Todd English. "I'm so involved, I picked the uniforms," she said. "A lot of these are my recipes. We've developed a really fun menu." One person who's already a devoted fan of Longoria's culinary creations: husband Tony Parker. (The two wed in France at an over-the-top wedding this past July.) "I cook anything he wants to eat," she said. "Everything. I mean, every day it's a different date."
Giving Thanks, And PizzaThe Housewife also put food where her mouth is by bringing pizza to the picket line in a show of support for her show's striking writers. She also says that the cast got together to help sweeten the holiday for the series' behind-the-scenes staff. "We got everybody in our crew a turkey for Thanksgiving," Longoria says. "We went and bought 300 turkeys, and we handed them out the last day we were shooting. And I know that's not a lot, but it's a gesture [that] we're going to get through this." So, with Thanksgiving in the air, what's Longoria thankful for this year? "My new marriage" she said, beaming. "I'm really lucky that I got to find someone like Tony who's putting up with me."

Source: People Online

Need a divorce? Short on time? Go to Spain!

New law leads to sharp rise in divorces in Spain in 2006

MADRID (AFP) — The number of divorces soared in Spain in 2006 compared to a year earlier when a new law which made the process of legally ending a marriage faster came into force, official figures showed Thursday.

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"I hate the haters"

That's one of the nice quotes in this story. So does that mean you hate yourself?

A group of protesters rallied around the University Student Union Tuesday morning to protest the speaking appearance of Jim Gilchrist, founder of the Minuteman Project, in the Beach Auditorium.

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She wished for boobs, she got 'em!

Hayek thankful prayers came true

An A+ Performer - R.I.P.

Chile quake kills 2, hurts more than 100

A major earthquake crushed cars, damaged hundreds of houses and terrified people for hundreds of miles around Wednesday. Authorities reported at least two deaths and more than 100 injuries.

The quake, which struck at 12:40 p.m., shook the Chilean capital 780 miles to the south of the epicenter, and was felt as far away as the other side of the continent — in Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1,400 miles to the east.

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Ok so I used to like this song........don't lie, some of you probably did too.

This song was HUGE when I was 7 in 1991. I mean really. It was all over the place! Who didn't want to let their hair down?

P.S Keep your eye out on the high-tech early '90s graphics ;)

22-Year-Old Spanish Soccer Star Dies of Heart Attack

Antonio Puerta, midfielder for the Spanish fútbol league Sevilla and one of the team's most promising stars, died on Tuesday, three days after collapsing during a match. The 22-year-old has been in critical condition since suffering a heart attack on Saturday. What's worse, Puerta was a first-time father-to-be: his baby is due in just six weeks.

Puerta collapsed after jogging back towards his goal 35 minutes into Saturday's game. Medical staff revived him and he was able to walk, but then collapsed again in the changing rooms and had to be rescucitated before being taken to the hospital, where he died three days later.
Sevilla said that Puerta's body would be taken to the club's Sanchez Pizjuan stadium so that fans could pay their respects before he is buried.

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Spain's king tells Venezuela's Chavez to "shut up"

The Ibero-American summit ended on an unusually heated note Saturday, when an angry verbal spat culminated with the king of Spain telling Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to "shut up."

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¿Qué Onda?

Hello! This is the first blog I have ever had. I will be putting up various videos, pictures, and quotes from various events and people that I feel are interesting or should be recognized in the Latino/Hispanic/Chicano world. I welcome your thoughts and input to share with me.

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