spanish or english: fighting

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fri 11/13/2009

 
A man in a hooded sweatshirt writes graffiti.

Some words sound cooler in Spanish, some sound cooler in English.
Of the following, which sounds cooler to you?

pelea

Latin: pilus "hair"

fight

Old English: feohtan "to fight"

puñetazo

Latin: pungus "fist"

punch

Old French: ponchonner "to punch, prick, stamp"

patada

French: patte"paw, animal's foot"

kick

Old Norse: kikna "bend backwards, sink at the knees"

nocaut

English: knockout "to render unconscious"

knockout

Latin: cnocian "deprecate, put down"

bloquear

Catalunyan Spanish: bloqueo "block"

block

Old French: bloc"solid piece"

estrangular

Latin: strangulare "to choke, stifle"

choke

Old English: aceocian "to choke"

cachetada

Catalunyan Spanish: calxeta "punch"

slap

Germanic: schlappe "to defeat"

golpe corto

Latin: colpus "stroke" + Latin curtus "short"

jab

Middle English: jobben "to jab, thrust, peck"

gancho

Arabic: gonch "to look at someone out of the corner of your eye"

hook

Old English: hoc "bent object"

sangre

Latin: sanguis "blood"

blood

Old 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

 
A baby in pink with a graph next to her face.

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

 
Red Foo of LMFAO in a black leather jacket, a fuschia shirt and a gold chain.

Party it up as Red Foo for Halloween! Get the LMFAO look from I'm in Miami Trick with these Halloween suggestions.

Jumbo Afro Wig $15

Add some inches to your head.

White Plastic Wayfarer Sunglasses $5

Knock those lenses out and you'll see the light.

MG Black Label Nylon Baseball Jacket $40

Get your shine on.

Miami B***h Fuchsia and Black T-Shirt $25

Straight out of Red Foo's closet.

Big Gold Chain $4

A dope gold rope.

Criminal Damage Blue Zebra Jeans $40

Hey, it's Halloween. You can get away with wearing women's clothes zebra print.

Vans Checkerboard Slip-On $48

You won't get caught slippin'.

 
 

DIY Shakira Halloween costume

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fri 10/23/2009

 
Shakira dances in a screenshot of the video for "She Wolf."

Do you want to be a She-Wolf for Halloween? Get Shakira's jaw-dropping look from Loba with these Halloween suggestions.

Playful Blonde Wig $20

Even though you're a wolf, you'll need a mane of blonde hair.

Reflextions Long Sleeve Unitard $30

Hugs every corner.

Danskin Women's Shimmery Footed Tight $12

Stay both sexy and classy.

Forever 21 Jingling Leaf Necklace $7

You've got to keep everyone's eyes on something.

Payless Mason Button Boot $25 a pair

The black one goes on your right foot, the tan one on your left.

Office Depot Titanium Scissors $7

Those holes in the unitard aren't going to cut themselves out.

Next: Red Foo of LMFAO

 
 

DIY Espinoza Paz Halloween Costume

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thu 10/22/2009

 
Espinoza Paz holds his hands in prayer in the video for "Lo Intentamos."

Do you want to be Espinoza Paz for Halloween? Get Espinoza's look from ¿Lo Intentamos? with these Halloween suggestions.

Black Cowboy Hat $14

Bend up those ends a bit and you're golden.

Red Oxford Shirt $29

It's the same color as his romantic heart.

Fake Teeth with Braces $10

Won't make your teeth straight. Won't pay for your dentist's new pool.

Red Belt $7

Belt buckle optional.

Arizona Jean Co. Relaxed-Fit Jeans $15

You need good jeans to be Espinoza.

Imitation Ostrich Boots $75

These boots are made for balladin'.

 
 

DIY Lady GaGa Halloween costume

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wed 10/21/2009

 
A screenshot of Lady GaGa and her dancers in the video for "LoveGame."

Want to dress as Lady GaGa this Halloween? Get Gaga's LoveGame look with these Halloween suggestions.

Mistress Wig with Bangs $24

Blonde Lady Gagas have more fun.

White Knit Moto Jacket $15

You've got to keep some parts of your body warm.

American Apparel White Spandex Leotard $28

Gives you a little more coverage from behind.

White Half Finger Gloves $5

Hobo tested, GaGa approved.

Danskin Women's Shimmery Footed Tights $12

It's like showing skin, but not yours.

Karney Platform Dress Sandal $27

You can't strut your stuff in flats.

Chainmail Hood $50

Gives new meaning to "off the chain."

Next up: Espinoza Paz

 
 

DIY Daddy Yankee Halloween costume

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fri 10/16/2009

 
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Want to dress as Daddy Yankee this Halloween? Get the look El Cangri's rocks in the video for Pose with these Halloween suggestions.

New Era New York Yankees Cap $34

He couldn't be "Daddy Yankee" without it.

Leather "Greaser" jacket $29

It's not real leather, but it shines.

Fake Diamond Earrings $12

Blinblineo to the fullest.

Black V-Neck T-Shirt (2-pack) $17

Looks good under that jacket – and you can wear it after Halloween.

Spock Wig $13

It's the closest some may get to matching Yankee's slick 'do.

Next up: Lady GaGa

 
 

Infographics: Latinos in Major League Baseball

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thu 9/17/2009

 
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols.

(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)


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


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

 
Me Gusta Todo de Tí

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

 
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Some words sound cooler in Spanish, some sound cooler in English.
Of the following, which sounds cooler to you?

beso

Latin: bāsiō "kiss"

kiss

Old English: cyssan "to kiss"

abrazo

Latin: ad "close" + Latin: brachium "arm"

hug

Old Norse: hugge "to embrace"

lujuria

Latin: lascivus "wanton, playful, lustful"

lust

Latin: lascivus "wanton, playful, lustful"

acariciar

Italian: carezzare "endearment"

caress

Latin: carus "dear"

ternura

Latin: tener "tender"

tenderness

Old French: tendre "soft, delicate, tender"

coquetear

French: coquet/coquette"flirt"

flirt

Germanic: flirtje "a giddy girl"

amor

Latin: amor "love"

love

Old English: lufu "love, affection, friendliness"

corazón

Latin: cor "heart"

heart

Old English: heorte "heart"

cariño

Catalunyan Spanish: carinyo "expression of love"

affection

Latin: affectionem "inclination, influence, permanent state of feeling"

alma gemela

Latin: anima "soul" + Greek: gemo "full"

soul mate

Old English: sawol "spiritual and emotional part of a person" + Germanic: mate, gemate "one eating at the same table"

 
 
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