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Stress much? It’s time to relax and let go of all that worry with our list of 10 great CDs to chill out to.

Fall fashion is here and with so many cool must-haves to choose from, it’s impossible to not want them all. So, let’s get real with a look at the 5 fall trends we love the most.

There’s a little film out there that’s making a lot of noise in just a few theatres. It features an all-Latin cast, most of whom mainstream America has never heard of, and hits upon an extremely tender topic, most everyone is aware of.

It seems like speaking English has become quite a major concern for some in the United States, especially in a huge presidential election year. Is it a way to “control” the rising number of minorities in the US? Is asking immigrants, illegal or not, to speak English in order to receive food or tax information right? Or, is it fair to require someone to assimilate to living in the US as soon as possible?

Seems like our friend Pitbull is ready and eager to hit the road, sharing the stage with fellow Latin rapper, Baby Bash, as the two kick off their much-anticipated tour this spring.

Put down those trendy duds and step away from the mall. If you’re seeking designer names, vintage tees, and ultra-hip accessories, you will be blown away at all the tasty fashion-candy awaiting you at your local thrift and vintage shops. Ask any chica from L.A. to Miami and they’ll tell you that it’s more about the deal and less about the dough.

2008 is the year you’re going to have it together. You’re going to write things down (yes, write) to keep track of all your important dates, from birthdays to date nights to class schedules and everything in between.

“We were taking so many risks,” recalls Mexican conductor Alondra de la Parra on creating the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas. “There was something in the air that really wanted this to happen.” That something led to Alondra becoming the first woman from Mexico to conduct in New York City…And she’s only twenty-six years old.

When I was living in Miami, I had the ultimate walk in closet. It really wasn’t even a walk in closet. It was really a walk THROUGH closet. It basically was a hallway unto itself. Had plenty of room to hang everything, tons of shelf space, the whole deal. Since it was never cramped or overwhelmed, it was super easy to figure out what I was going to wear. Everything was all out in the open, making it the ultimate in putting together outfits.

Award winning illustrator Edel Rodriguez’s wondrous work has graced the pages of Time Magazine, The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, Vibe and a host of others. He’s illustrated children’s books and has even created a stamp for the US Postal Service. We talk to Edel about his beloved home country, his remarkable career and his upcoming Celia Cruz projects.