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With September fast approaching so is the music scene in El Paso, the Sun City Music Festival (SCMF) is expected to unite thousands of dance-electronic music fans in the upcoming two-day Labor day event, September 1-2 at Ascarate Park.

If you are planning on going make sure you try to get your tickets early, and it can help you save. General admission tickets are $50.00 not including taxes.

You can check the lineup on their website because it has been changing- their website…

Holiday movies to check out this month:

Arthur Christmas (PG, 1 hr. 37 min.)—Another great 3-D film is on the big screen. This animated family comedy centers Santa’s high-tech operation hidden in the North Pole and his frenzied deliveries. This film is filled with laughter and unexpected surprises, it’s a great movie to share laughs with the entire family.

Hugo (PG, 2 hr. 6 min.)—Director, Martin Scorsese makes his first 3-D film based on the Brian Selznick’s New…

If you know of any college/university students who are interested in a

PAID, FULL-TIME internship in Summer 2012, please forward the attached

information.  Most of the internship assignments are in Austin,

although I anticipate having some in Houston, San Antonio, and…

At any local supermarket and vitamin store you can find yourself surrounded by loads of supplements, such as protein, whether in shake form or powders they are everywhere, but are they right for you?



On a personal level, I am strong supporter of whey protein isolate, I have been using it for more than two months and I have seen a big difference in my overall health, energy, and I have seen a faster recovery  time - I do not get as sore as I used to, the day after extraneous…

When it comes to weightlifting there continues to be many misconceptions such as, "I don't lift weights because I don't want to get bulky" and "only guys lift weights." Truth be told many girls actually do weights and you won't get bulky if you lift weights, that would require loads of supplements and drinks, intense training, strict dieting based on your body, and even steroids! We don't have the same hormones as males so chances of getting bulky is not very probable. Through…

What does it mean to be in a sorority? The meanings could be endless if I would try to answer but as I look through my experiences as an Alpha Xi Delta at the University of Texas at El Paso, I can say it has been a wonderful experience that has led me to many benefits.

In the media, such as in movies you can find misleading and negative conceptions associated with Greek life, and I must say don't let it mold your opinion. I…

As holidays come up so does spending, however knowing what days to shop can certainly make a big difference. 

Listening to tips from friends and reading I realized there are actually specific days where you can get great bargains.

Online article, "The Cheapest Days to Buy Certain Items" on smartmoney.com, offers some great tips:

Airplane tickets

Wednesday morning; a time when fares reach their lowest…

If you are one of the millions of individuals who do not have health insurance, worry no more for there are resources available such as at the University Medical Center.

According to umcelpaso.org, UMC clinics offer numerous services and great financial service assistance. Services include: general health, prenatal, laboratory,…

If you have been watching the news or tmz you may have already heard that Selena Gomez received a temporary restraining order last week, against an Illinois man for stalking and making her a death threat target.

Thomas Brodnicki "presented a serious danger of violence" to Gomez, revealed court records from a doctor who talked to Brodnicki. 

Hispanicbusiness.com, stated that the actress was told by authorities that he traveled from Chicago to Los Angeles to meet her and had…

Spending too much time on your Smartphone and not getting much done? Well it is not to late to turn some bad habits to good ones, and thanks to countless applications on the android market and the app store it is doable. Apps from agendas to help you become more organized, detailed maps and location-GPS, internet radio, news updates, vocabulary games, recipe finder, fitness tracking, to even apps teaching you how to play an instrument, the possibilities are endless. Finding apps that can…

Halloween is around the corner, unsure what you are going to do this year? Well it’s not too late to decide. El Paso like other cities offers great activities for all ages. After reviewing the El Paso Scene newspaper I gathered up a list of events you should look out for this year.

Saturday-…

The national Hispanic heritage month is still not over yet; the holiday runs till October 15, so if you have not had time to engage in Hispanic heritage month it is not too late! This holiday serves to remember and celebrate rich cultures, histories, and the people who have made a difference. A great website I found that helps promote this: http://www.factmonster.com/spot/hhm1.html

From crosswords on Hispanic heritage, quizzes on…

Frozen yogurt, also known as "froyo" is a healthy snack choice that can help you feeling energized during the day. Although it is also considered a dessert, it contains many essential nutrients, such as calcium, complex carbohydrates, protein, and is even low in fat. Like many of you have noticed already there has been an increase in yogurt venues all across El Paso. Businesses are…

SCMF, also known as Sun City Music Festival electrified music enthusiasts on September 3 and 4^th with its jaw dropping lineup at the Cohen Stadium . I attended the Saturday show and absolutely do not regret going. Despite the massive crowd I still managed to find friends and not get lost in the frenzy. The show was lightened up by three stages, all which were right beside each other. The show’s set up made it very accessible to go back and forth if you wanted to hear another dj or…

As many native El Pasoans know, this summer season embraces its annual music festival, Music Under the Stars. This free admission event is taking place every Sunday, stating from June 13 to August 15 at 7:30 till 9:30 p.m. Music that is played ranges from diverse genres like reggae, salsa, etc. This is a lively event where one can spend an enjoyable evening with family and friends.…

Hello fellow latinitas! My new blog series entitled, "Music Scene Unplugged" is all about discovering music talent and getting the latest news surrounding the music scene in the Sun City and around the world.…