Fashion designers and artists from around the world are always looking for the latest in cutting edge trends and designs. Now a "new" medium is catching on and bringing the industry to a different dimension by incorporating 3-D printing into their designs and artwork.
Last week, U.S. Paralympics, a division of the United States Olympic Committee, announced that 16 Nordic skiing athletes and two guides have been nominated to the 2014 U.S. Paralympic Team to compete in biathlon and cross-country skiing at the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, March 7-16, according to Team USA.
While the nominations are subject to approval of the USOC, this was welcome news to many resilient and hard-working athletes who have their hopes and hearts set on the upcoming Paralympic Games, including cancer survivor and one-legged skier, Augusto Pérez.
It's evident that income inequality in the United States and abroad is beyond unreasonable. More and more Americans are finding it harder to make ends meet, with 14.5 percent of U.S. households struggling to put enough food on the table. More than 48 million Americans -- including 15.9 million children -- live in these households.
In addition, more than one in five children is at risk of hunger. Among African-Americans and Latinos, nearly one in three children is at risk of hunger, statistics show.
What does it take to be a triple threat in the music business both the Latin and mainstream markets? It's talent, crossover appeal, and good marketing.
We've witnessed Ricky Martin, Shakira and Enrique Iglesias, among many other Latino artist flourish in both markets, but it's not always easy to captivate both audiences. However, there are several up-and-coming Latin artists that are making their presence known on the Grammy front and beyond.
Academy Award-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in New York on Sunday morning of an apparent drug overdose, leaving fellow actors, thespians, and fans in shock at the loss of such a stellar contributor to the arts and Hollywood.
In a last minute decision, Subway decided they wanted the whole enchilada -- and took a bite out of Super Bowl advertising by buying a 30-second spot, appropriately named, "Crunch Time" to promote its newest product, the Fritos Chicken Enchilada.
Latinos don't want to leave a carbon footprint - and they don't want to leave behind a broken immigration system either. A survey conducted by Latino Decisions on behalf of the Natural Resources Defense Council takes a closer look at concerns of many Latinos.
In the aftermath of "The Bachelor" Juan Pablo Galavis' anti-gay comment (in which he apologized for via Facebook) and the recent and controversial shutdown of NBC Latino, Latinos in media - and Latinos in general, who may feel as though the wind has been taken out of their sails are in need of a boost.
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Well the nominations for the 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Of 2014 may just be what we're looking for in the interim, especially considering the acknowledgement of Latinos in numerous categories -- there are 37 Spanish-language nominees, including "a stand-alone bid in the novella category for Univision's 'Amores Verdaderos,' which included the wedding of a gay couple."
Hubertus von Hohenlohe is proud to be Mexican and he's going to show off his cultural spirit when he hits the slopes at the Sochi Olympics this year.
The 55-year-old Mexican skier, who is also a prince of German descent and an accomplished photographer, is going out in style for his sixth, and likely final, trip to the Olympics, according to NBC OlympicTalk.
Do you love football - and do you love your pet? Well you may have to set your DVR to either the adorable canine or feline Super Bowl showdown this Sunday, in what's affectionately called the Puppy Bowl or the Kitten Bowl.
With more attention being dedicated to lovable pets on TV and online these days, there's a greater pet lover population to tap into, including an increasing Latino population in the U.S. Therefore, if you're a Latino pet lover, would you be more likely to tune into the Puppy Bowl or the Kitten Bowl?
Super Bowl XLVIII will be especially memorable for three tough and inspiring Latinos who are making history, and in essence paving the way for other Latinos who also share the same kind of passion for American football.
Among them is Denver Broncos guard Louis Vasquez, running back Knowshon Moreno, and center, Manny Ramirez.
When it comes to the Super Bowl, Americans are serious about the game, but they are also seriously interested in the food - especially the chicken wings. But another contender in the Super Bowl snack food arena is guacamole. So will 'guac' ever give wings a run for their money?
Many Latinos have a passion for fútbol or American football, or both, but with the increasing Latino population in the United States, there has been a noticeable affection towards American football through an increase in Super Bowl viewership.
Football fans around the country are gearing up for Super Bowl XLVIII when the Seattle Seahawks will take on the Denver Broncos on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Besides the love of the game, many look forward to Super Bowl commercials as they munch on yummy apps, eat wings and drink beer. So what's on tap for this year's Super Bowl commercials? Check out a recently released teaser featuring actor/producer Don Cheadle and an actual, adorable llama, who most likely hails from South America.
For some, masks are used just for fun when dressing up in costumes, but for art collectors Patricia and Carmine De Vivi of New Mexico, masks take on a different dimension. They aren't only beautiful piece of artwork, but a representation of a culture's history -- and in their case, an invaluable treasure for those of Mexican descent who want to cherish and preserve their heritage.
While Daft Punk, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and New Zealand teenager Lorde were among the winners who stole the show, the 56th annual Grammy Awards, there were also several notable and touching wins in the Latin categories.
Four-time Grammy nominated singer-songwriter-producer Bruno Mars took home the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album for "Unorthodox Jukebox!" at the 56th annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles last night. The coveted award was presented by Latin icons, Cuban singer Gloria Estefan and Puerto Rican singer Marc Anthony.
"She had the courage to paint women's pain, which must never be revealed in patriarchal warrior societies. Yet she was true to her longing, as a female, to create beauty even out of an imperfect female body. Viva Frida! I visited Casa Azul, and everything I see and read about her still touches the deepest core of my feminine soul," said Gloria Bertonis, a fan of Kahlo.
Rosario Dawson loves to act, but when she's not on set, she also loves to go out in the middle of the desert and "burn."
The 34-year-old actress, whose latest film credits include Gimmie Shelter, where she plays June, a longtime drug addict and abusive mom to Apple (Vanessa Hudgens), has been a regular at Burning Man -- an annual arts festival that takes place in the Nevada desert, since 2007.
Child predators are now increasingly becoming prey themselves -- to child abuse investigators on the hunt, hoping to eradicate horrendous crimes inflicted on innocent children that not only happen in person, but via webcam or live-stream around the world.
Last week, a joint investigation, code-named Operation Endeavor, conducted by Britain's National Crime Agency, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Australian Federal Police busted an international pedophile ring that live-streamed child sexual abuse for payment from the Philippines. Last year, a human-like, Filipina avatar also helped capture 1,000 child predators from 65 countries in a massive online sting.
Some incredible Latino filmmakers are making a big splash at this year's Sundance Film Festival, which runs Jan. 16-26 in Park City, Utah.
Besides award-winning Chilean director Sebastián Lelio, whose films include La Sagrada Familia, Navidad, El Año del Tigre and Gloria joining Sundance 2014's World Cinema Dramatic Jury; several strong Latino documentaries are featured this year.
Sections of the 1,900 mile U.S.-Mexico border can be a tense place for both citizens and U.S. and Mexico customs and border patrol officials, but both sides are working closely together -- and it has nothing to do with border control, but aviation.
While the United States and Cuba have a complicated past and an unpredictable future, it seems like there is some 'progress' with records indicating that Cubans are taking advantage of a travel reform that went into effect last year around this time.
The women behind their powerful husbands, standing beside the podium in support are often overlooked, but when heard -- they have some of the most powerful voices, thoughts and ideas that should be shared with the world.
Helen Chávez, former labor activist for the United Farm Workers of America and wife of César Chávez turns 86 today.
Some people are just born with the need for an adrenaline rush, and the skills to be able to fulfill it -- and while you can't deny your DNA, it's still pretty damn cool to be able to take on challenges that your average person would be scared to death to do.
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