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DIY Last Minute, Inexpensive and *Free* Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Friends & Your Family

No, you won't have to re-gift your toaster. Instead, you're going to fish through you kitchen and bathroom cabinets, you going to search through your pantry and you're going to scour that drawer where you all the miscellaneous items that don't normally use, and you're going to use those spare things to create fierce and unforgettable gifts.

BMX Rider Erick Soto aka 'Soto Moto' Talks the Evolution of BMX [Interview]

BMX pro rider Erick Soto, a.k.a "Soto Moto" (derived from BMX - bicycle motocross), took some time out of his busy schedule to reflect upon his successful BMX career, the evolution of the extreme sport and its impact in his native Mexico, in an exclusive interview with Latin Post.

Latin Social Media Wrap Up: How Alejandra Espinoza, Chiquis Rivera, and James Rodriguez Celebrated Noche Buena [Watch]

Many Latinos start celebrating Christmas on Dec. 24, which is known as Noche Buena. Though traditions differ from one Latin American country to another, the night is about being surrounded by loved ones.

Young, Passionate and Tech-Savvy Latina Shoppers Command Bulk of $1 Trillion in Latino Buying Power

Younger than non-Hispanic white shoppers in the U.S. by 10 years, the Latina shopper considers herself passionate, and she "identifies herself with the brands that are trendy, feminine, sexy and fun." With 19.3 million Latina shoppers in the U.S., they command the bulk of $1.2 trillion in Hispanic purchasing power--a number that is estimated to climb to $1.7 trillion by 2017.

Study: More Affluent Latinos Entertain Themselves by Shopping, Movies & These Other Activities

Well-heeled Hispanics constitute 12.2 percent of Hispanic earners, and these influences tend to throw about their financial weight a bit more than non-Hispanic affluent spenders.

Health Experts: Exercise Means More than Healthier Life, It Can Alter Your DNA

Exercise is the key to a fit and healthy life, and it wards off potentially life threatening afflictions, such as heart disease. That said, taking up routine bike riding, running and gym workouts can be hard to commit to, even though new studies show that exercise changes DNA, the shape and performance of genes, which is vital when seeking improved fitness and health.

'American Sniper' Trailer, Cast & Plot News: Screenwriter Jason Hall Says U.S. Navy SEAL's Story Resonates With All Ranks in Military (Exclusive)

What is it like to look behind the lens of a rifle as the most lethal sniper in U.S. Military history? Jason Hall, who also co-wrote the thriller "Paranoia" starring Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman and Liam Hemsworth, speaks to Latin Post.com in an exclusive interview where he shared what it was like to bring the story of U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle (played by Bradley Cooper) to the big screen in the upcoming movie "American Sniper."

Christmas 2014 Gift Ideas: 20 Awesome Books by Latino Authors to Gift to Family and Friends This Holiday Season

Whether a book is an audiobook, loaded up on a device, like an iPad, Kindle or Nook, or if it's in print form (which is still extremely popular among savvy teens), books continue to be a safe bet.

MLB News: As United States-Cuba Normalize Relations, Could It Have Huge Impact in Baseball?

The United States of America and Cuba appear to be on their way to ending their more than 50-year dispute with each other. This could have a dramatic impact in Major League Baseball for many Cubans who dream of playing in the big game.

US and Cuba To Renew Diplomatic Relations

President Obama announced the U.S. will re-establish its diplomatic relations with Cuba, and open economic and travel ties between the two nations after a decades-long embargo.

'Top Chef Estrellas' Contestant Pedro Rivera Shares His Hangover Remedy, Says Son Lupillo Rivera Swears By It

The Rivera patriarch is going to be competing in the upcoming season of "Top Chef Estrellas," and though he doesn't have cooking tips, he does have a hangover remedy.

Larry J. Cano Death: El Torito Restaurant Founder, Pioneer of Frozen Margaritas, Tableside Guacamole and Taco Tuesday Found Dead

Larry J. Cano, a fighter pilot during World War II who in 1954 took over a Polynesian Tiki bar/restaurant in Encino that he had been managing and transformed it into the first El Torito restaurant, passed away on Wednesday at his home in Corona del Mar at the age of 90.

NBA News: Tiago Splitter, Anderson Varejao Leading Powerful Brazilian Basketball Season

The NBA season is almost a third of the way complete, and we're seeing multiple Brazilian NBA players excel at a high rate. Latin Post.com takes a look at the Brazilian basketball players who are thriving today.

Whites The New Minority In America In 30 Years, Says U.S. Census

New population projections based on the U.S. Census Bureau show whites will become a minority by 2044 while Latinos, Asians and multiracial populations are all expected to double in size over the next few decades. America will be a nation with a youthful, growing minority population juxtaposed against an aging, slow-growing, and soon to be declining white population.

Groups Across US Launch 'Yo Soy' Campaign to Teach Latina Youth About Sexual & Reproduction Health Issues

"Yo Soy" is not only a declarative statement, but it's also a brave campaign assembled by some of the nation's leading Latino and health organizations, launched to combat the stigma and silence that surrounds sexual and reproductive health issues.

Bobbi Brown's BB PRO Makeup Artist Rogelio Reyna Shares 'Secret to the Beauty Universe,' Talks Hispanic Beauty Workshop at Macy's Herald Square

Bright red lipstick with well-dressed eyes and fully-prepped hair is often the uniform of Latinas, who not only take pride in their appearance, but see their makeup brushes as an instrument of power, able to grant them instant gratification, empowerment and confidence via the application and blending of color.

Teenage Girls in Venezuela Getting Plastic Surgery in Hopes of Becoming Miss World or Miss Universe

A new phenomena in Venezuela is leading girls as young as 12 to get cosmetic surgeries like butt lifts and nose jobs under their parents' supervision in order to look more like beauty queens.

Gourmet Gift Baskets: Holiday Bundles From Dean & DeLuca, Others Offer Fruits, Italian Treats, Artisan Chocolate and More

Gourmet gift baskets are a hot item this holiday season, and they sure make a great gift. Who does not like to indulge on some delicious chocolates, cheeses or wines? That's especially true when given their price tags, the recipients might not typically pamper themselves with such items.

Brazil Serial Killer Targeted the Homeless, Gay, Women and Prostitutes With Specific Murder Methods

Brazilian police have captured a man who has confessed to 39 murders. Tiago Henrique Gomes da Rocha, 26, was arrested on Tuesday after being pulled over in the city of Goiania.

Children's Book Author Janice Spina Talks Inspiration and the Countless Stories in Her Head

Janice Spina begins with a title. The Portuguese children's author, who is a mother of three, must have a title before she begins writing her colorful works that often tell the story of evolving characters and plucky animals, who always manage to take the writer and her readers on an edifying journey.