spanish or english: fighting
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fri 11/13/2009
Some words sound cooler in Spanish, some sound cooler in English.
Of the following, which sounds cooler to you?
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peleaLatin: pilus "hair" |
fightOld English: feohtan "to fight" |
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puñetazoLatin: pungus "fist" |
punchOld French: ponchonner "to punch, prick, stamp" |
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patadaFrench: patte"paw, animal's foot" |
kickOld Norse: kikna "bend backwards, sink at the knees" |
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nocautEnglish: knockout "to render unconscious" |
knockoutLatin: cnocian "deprecate, put down" |
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bloquearCatalunyan Spanish: bloqueo "block" |
blockOld French: bloc"solid piece" |
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estrangularLatin: strangulare "to choke, stifle" |
chokeOld English: aceocian "to choke" |
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cachetadaCatalunyan Spanish: calxeta "punch" |
slapGermanic: schlappe "to defeat" |
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golpe cortoLatin: colpus "stroke" + Latin curtus "short" |
jabMiddle English: jobben "to jab, thrust, peck" |
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ganchoArabic: gonch "to look at someone out of the corner of your eye" |
hookOld English: hoc "bent object" |
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sangreLatin: sanguis "blood" |
bloodOld English: blod "blood" |
(images by ArtBrom, newagecrap, d.billy, kate.gardiner, Lee Brimelow, manuel | MC, TenSafeFrogs, boltron-, mborowick and Polina Sergeeva via flickr)
Infographics: Hispanics and the 2010 Census
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tue 10/27/2009
Hispanics are the fastest growing ethnic group in the U.S. The Hispanic population in the U.S. is expected to grow by 40 percent between 2000 and 2010 – the largest percentage of growth of all ethnic groups in the U.S.
How fast are we growing?

Based on 2010 Census Bureau estimates, the federal government will spend $400 billion in a year in funding for things like schools, hospitals and transportation.
According to the Census Bureau, there will be 50 million Hispanics in the U.S. by 2010. Out of $400 billion in funding, $65 billion of it would go to Hispanics.
What could $65 billion buy?

The yearly salary of 314,245 doctors.
But there's a catch. If you aren't counted, you don't get the money.
Some Latinos are afraid to be counted because they believe census workers will report them if they are undocumented, but this is not the case. The law requires census workers to keep information private and confidential.
If your community isn't counted, your money goes to someone else.
Make sure you count.
DIY Red Foo of LMFAO Halloween costume
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sun 10/25/2009
Party it up as Red Foo for Halloween! Get the LMFAO look from I'm in Miami Trick with these Halloween suggestions.
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Jumbo Afro Wig $15Add some inches to your head. |
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White Plastic Wayfarer Sunglasses $5Knock those lenses out and you'll see the light. |
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MG Black Label Nylon Baseball Jacket $40Get your shine on. |
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Miami B***h Fuchsia and Black T-Shirt $25Straight out of Red Foo's closet. |
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Big Gold Chain $4A dope gold rope. |
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Criminal Damage Blue Zebra Jeans $40Hey, it's Halloween. You can get away with wearing |
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Vans Checkerboard Slip-On $48You won't get caught slippin'. |
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DIY Shakira Halloween costume
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fri 10/23/2009
Do you want to be a She-Wolf for Halloween? Get Shakira's jaw-dropping look from Loba with these Halloween suggestions.
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Playful Blonde Wig $20Even though you're a wolf, you'll need a mane of blonde hair. |
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Reflextions Long Sleeve Unitard $30Hugs every corner. |
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Danskin Women's Shimmery Footed Tight $12Stay both sexy and classy. |
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Forever 21 Jingling Leaf Necklace $7You've got to keep everyone's eyes on something. |
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Payless Mason Button Boot $25 a pairThe black one goes on your right foot, the tan one on your left. |
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Office Depot Titanium Scissors $7Those holes in the unitard aren't going to cut themselves out. |
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Next: Red Foo of LMFAO
DIY Espinoza Paz Halloween Costume
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thu 10/22/2009
Do you want to be Espinoza Paz for Halloween? Get Espinoza's look from ¿Lo Intentamos? with these Halloween suggestions.
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Black Cowboy Hat $14Bend up those ends a bit and you're golden. |
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Red Oxford Shirt $29It's the same color as his romantic heart. |
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Fake Teeth with Braces $10Won't make your teeth straight. Won't pay for your dentist's new pool. |
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Red Belt $7Belt buckle optional. |
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Arizona Jean Co. Relaxed-Fit Jeans $15You need good jeans to be Espinoza. |
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Imitation Ostrich Boots $75These boots are made for balladin'. |
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DIY Lady GaGa Halloween costume
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wed 10/21/2009
Want to dress as Lady GaGa this Halloween? Get Gaga's LoveGame look with these Halloween suggestions.
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Mistress Wig with Bangs $24Blonde Lady Gagas have more fun. |
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White Knit Moto Jacket $15You've got to keep some parts of your body warm. |
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American Apparel White Spandex Leotard $28Gives you a little more coverage from behind. |
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White Half Finger Gloves $5Hobo tested, GaGa approved. |
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Danskin Women's Shimmery Footed Tights $12It's like showing skin, but not yours. |
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Karney Platform Dress Sandal $27You can't strut your stuff in flats. |
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Chainmail Hood $50Gives new meaning to "off the chain." |
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Next up: Espinoza Paz
DIY Daddy Yankee Halloween costume
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fri 10/16/2009
Want to dress as Daddy Yankee this Halloween? Get the look El Cangri's rocks in the video for Pose with these Halloween suggestions.
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New Era New York Yankees Cap $34He couldn't be "Daddy Yankee" without it. |
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Leather "Greaser" jacket $29It's not real leather, but it shines. |
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Fake Diamond Earrings $12Blinblineo to the fullest. |
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Black V-Neck T-Shirt (2-pack) $17Looks good under that jacket – and you can wear it after Halloween. |
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Spock Wig $13It's the closest some may get to matching Yankee's slick 'do. |
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Next up: Lady GaGa
Infographics: Latinos in Major League Baseball
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thu 9/17/2009
(image by shgmom56 via flickr)
Over the last 20 years, Latin Americans have become as integral to baseball in the United States as chewing tobacco and sleazy agents.
The numbers tell it all.
Latinos in Major League Baseball (By country of origin. Numbers taken from Opening Day rosters and disabled lists.)
Dominican Republic: 81 (Pictured: Albert Pujols) Venezuela: 52 (Pictured: Johan Santana) Puerto Rico: 28 (Pictured: Carlos Beltran) México: 14 (Pictured: Jorge Cantú) Cuba: 7 (Pictured: Kendry Morales) Panama: 4 (Pictured: Mariano Rivera) Colombia: 1 (Pictured: Orlando Cabrera) Nicaragua: 1 (Pictured: Vicente Padilla) |
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How much do the pros make?
The average salary for a Major Leaguer in 2007 was $2,824,751. How does that compare to average salaries in the U.S. and Latin America?
Average household salary U.S.: $45,840 Dominican Republic: $6,350 Venezuela: $12,290 Puerto Rico: $15,062 México: $13,910 Cuba: N/A Panama: $10,610 Colombia: $8,260 Nicaragua: $2,510 |
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Ballin'

Manny Ramirez, the highest paid* foreign-born player, will make enough money this year to buy 4,800,000 Dodger Dogs.
His teammate and countryman, Ramon Troncoso, (who barely makes above league minimum) will earn enough money to buy 80,000 Dodger Dogs this year.
*(Manny Ramirez will earn $24,000,000 in 2009. Ramon Troncoso will earn $401,000 in 2009.)
Banda El Recodo "Me Gusta Todo De Tí"
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fri 9/11/2009
Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga are back with "Me Gusta Todo De Tí," the follow-up to their smash hit, "Te Presumo."
spanish or english: romance
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fri 8/28/2009
Some words sound cooler in Spanish, some sound cooler in English.
Of the following, which sounds cooler to you?
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besoLatin: bāsiō "kiss" |
kissOld English: cyssan "to kiss" |
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abrazoLatin: ad "close" + Latin: brachium "arm" |
hugOld Norse: hugge "to embrace" |
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lujuriaLatin: lascivus "wanton, playful, lustful" |
lustLatin: lascivus "wanton, playful, lustful" |
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acariciarItalian: carezzare "endearment" |
caressLatin: carus "dear" |
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ternuraLatin: tener "tender" |
tendernessOld French: tendre "soft, delicate, tender" |
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coquetearFrench: coquet/coquette"flirt" |
flirtGermanic: flirtje "a giddy girl" |
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amorLatin: amor "love" |
loveOld English: lufu "love, affection, friendliness" |
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corazónLatin: cor "heart" |
heartOld English: heorte "heart" |
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cariñoCatalunyan Spanish: carinyo "expression of love" |
affectionLatin: affectionem "inclination, influence, permanent state of feeling" |
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alma gemelaLatin: anima "soul" + Greek: gemo "full" |
soul mateOld English: sawol "spiritual and emotional part of a person" + Germanic: mate, gemate "one eating at the same table" |





















































