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Lost Selena Interview Discovered After 20 Years

A long-lost video of an interview with late Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla has surfaced after 20 years.

The footage of the "Queen of Tejano" was found in a television camera donated to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History's Spanish-language television project by Univision.

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The video shows Selena on the TV show "Tejano USA" in an April 1994 interview. It was recorded at Hemisfair Park in San Antonio shortly before Selena performed at the "Texas Live" Music Festival.

The rising star recalled being in awe at all the celebrities present at the 1994 Grammys and how excited she and her band, Los Dinos, were to just be nominated.

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"When they first told us that we were nominated we all freaked out, we couldn't believe it. The first thing, I promise, the first thing that came to mind is that I need to take a camera to take pictures with all of these stars. It didn't hit me till later when I thought, 'Oh my God. What if we win?'" the singer said. "They didn't let me take my camera in, that's one of the things. I didn't get to take pictures until afterward."

She was fatally shot less than a year later on March 31, 1995 by the former president of her fan club, 34-year-old Yolanda Saldivar. Selena was just 23-years-old.

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Top Real Estate Tips for 2017

High demand and low interest rates drove housing sales in 2016, and 2017 is shaping up to be another good year, albeit with a few minor caveats. While home prices for starter-to-midrange homes are pushing upward toward pre-recession peaks, especially in secondary markets, they're stabilizing in higher-priced areas. As we march into the latter part of the decade, homeownership remains a practical long-term hold and self-enforced savings plan. Here are top tips to adapt to the latest market conditions. 1. First-time homebuyers: Get that starter home now More than half of the home sales (52 percent) in 2017 are expected to be to first-time buyers, and mostly to the millennial set (19 to 34 years old), many moving from urban rentals, research by the National Association of Realtors shows. That means competition-- and bidding wars-- could become fierce in the spring for such "starters" in desirable areas. 2. Sellers: Hire the right agent Oftentimes, the best investment a seller can make is time spent researching agents. A bad hire can cost sellers tens of thousands of dollars and months of worried waiting. Look at an agent's' online marketing material and listings. Is there good photography or video? Look at profiles of the agents on LinkedIn, Facebook and other social media; and be sure to read web reviews. What kind of vibe is an agent sending out? 3. Buyers: There's more loan money out there Because they didn't have 20 percent to put down can find affordable financing again, those who couldn't get mortgages during the downturn. Borrowers with FICO scores as low as 690 are now getting conforming mortgage loans (those under $417,000). 4. Sellers: It may be a seller's market but ... Home sellers can do several simple things to enhance appearance, increase buyer interest and boost their home's profile: Renew selectively: Instead of wholesale renovations from which sellers recoup maybe 60 percent on investment, do light makeovers everywhere, with an eye on the kitchen and bathrooms. They're far more cost-effective. Clean, clean and clean some more: It's hard for buyers to picture themselves living in a dirty house. Scrub floors, baths, windows, walls and kitchens, and be sure to clean, vacuum and deodorize rugs. This is effective but simple. More than half of the home sales (52 percent) in 2017 are expected to be to first-time buyers, and mostly to the millennial set (19 to 34 years old), many moving from urban rentals, research by the National Association of Realtors shows. That means competition-- and bidding wars-- could become fierce in the spring for such "starters" in desirable areas. Look at an agent's' online marketing material and listings. Clean, clean and clean some more: It's hard for buyers to picture themselves living in a dirty house. Scrub floors, baths, windows, walls and kitchens, and be sure to clean, vacuum and deodorize rugs.

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Things Beginner Real Estate Agents Should Know When Starting Out

When starting out in real estate any aspiring agent should know a few key things. You might be looking to change your career or simply earn extra income. When starting out in real estate any aspiring agent should know a few key things. You might be looking to change your career or simply earn extra income. Potential agents get noticed by being engaging, personable and curious. They present themselves as professionals in every way and are assertive without being aggressive. Having a history of previous success in another field demonstrates ability and commitment. Not necessarily although a background in sales and customer service can be useful in understanding the innate fluctuations of the real estate business. Being an appraiser or notary isn't helpful. It's more important to focus on being really a good informed and knowledgeable agent. In today's world, comfort with technology is crucial for any professional. Basic skills using Microsoft Office, photo editing programs, and the ability to learn how to use various user friendly databases and clients management systems are important. DOS guidelines strictly prohibit offering a fee to a non-licensed real estate professional. The best way to earn referrals is by providing the best possible services. When starting out in real estate any aspiring agent should know a few key things. When starting out in real estate any aspiring agent should know a few key things. Potential agents get noticed by being engaging, personable and curious.

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10 Facts About San Antonio You Never Knew Were True

We all know Texas is a pretty interesting place, but just how interesting it really is might surprise you. These 10 strange and fun facts about San Antonio are almost too weird to believe, but I assure you theyre completely true. 1. It was named the most romantic city in America by Amazon based on the number of romantic books and movies purchased. 2. SeaWorld San Antonio is the largest marine-life park in the entire world. 3. The Tower of the Americas is a whopping 750 feet tall and provides a beautiful panoramic view of the city. 4. Pope John Paul II deemed San Antonio the "most Catholic" city in the country. 5. Shaq first learned how to play b-ball in his San Antonio high school. 6. The first Church's Chicken restaurant opened in San Antonio. 7. Gatorade was invented by a San Antonio native, Robert Cade. 8. It's techincally illegal to flirt or respond to someone else's advances with the eyes or hands in San Antonio. 9. Ozzy Osbourne was once banned from playing in the city for ten years after relieving himself on the Alamo. 10. The first five air conditioned buildings in America were located in San Antonio.

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Real Estate Marketing Ideas

Creating a marketing plan and need some new real estate marketing ideas? From virtual open houses to marketing for millennials, you'll find everything you need here to kick start your marketing campaign Write Listings that Sell If you're working as a listing agent, it's important to create descriptions that will jump off the page and grab the buyer. A good tactic is to appeal to the buyer's emotions. Make a Viral Real Estate Video If you can capture someone's attention with an insightful or funny clip, you can reach a wider audience through the power of social shares. Even if the audience isn't your target, they may send the video to someone who is. Use Optimized Landing Pages to Convert Visitors to Leads In this excellent edition of Marketing Academy Secrets, Placester's Seth Price gives you the lowdown on how to use landing pages to convert visitors to leads. Quick, actionable, and easy to follow advice to make sure your site captures as many leads as possible. Super helpful! Automate your lead process to develop repeat customers and referrals. One of the biggest mistakes made by agents is not regularly following up with their connections and leads. Once an agent starts generating more than 15 news leads per month, keeping track and managing leads through email and calendar reminders becomes unfeasible. Master Google Adwords There's no greater place to look than Google if you want to get into the world of online advertisements. Here, Alyssa breaks down everything you've ever wanted to know about Google AdWords, the advertising arm of Google. Creating a marketing plan and need some new real estate marketing ideas? We put together an exhaustive list of great advice on marketing and how to generate more leads from top producing agents from all over the country. From virtual open houses to marketing for millennials, you'll find everything you need here to kick start your marketing campaign In this excellent edition of Marketing Academy Secrets, Placester's Seth Price gives you the lowdown on how to use landing pages to convert visitors to leads.

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BULLS SIGN RYAN ARCIDIACONO TO TWO-WAY CONTRACT

The Chicago Bulls announced today the team has signed guard Ryan Arcidiacono (ar-chee-dee-ACK-uh-no) to a Two-Way contract. In accordance with team policy, terms of the contract were not announced. Arcidiacono (6-3, 195) appeared in five games for the Bulls Summer League squad this year and averaged 5.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.80 steals and 24.0 minutes per contest. Arcidiacono played four seasons at Villanova and was named the NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player in the Wildcats championship run in 2016. He was named First-Team All-Big East and Big East Co-Player of the Year in 2015. He averaged 11.1 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 3.7 apg and 1.17 spg for his college career and shot .397 from the field, .358 from long range and .800 from the foul line. Arcidiacono went undrafted in 2016 and appeared in three preseason games for the San Antonio Spurs and eight games for the Austin Spurs of the NBA Development League. Per NBA rules, teams are permitted to have two Two-Way players on their roster at any given time, in addition to their 15-man regular season roster. A Two-Way player for the Bulls will provide services to the teams G League affiliate the Windy City Bulls but can spend up to 45 days with Chicago, not including any time prior to the start of Windy Citys training camp and at the conclusion of their season.

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Tips for Driving to the Basket

Feeding the post is one thing. Shooting 3-pointers is another. A complete perimeter player is one who can drive the lane, slash through traffic and attack the rim to get points. Players with the confidence to drive do numerous positive things for their team-- score points, open and draw fouls up opportunities for teammates through drive-and-kick and other chances. Here's your guide to driving the lane, with video tips on different moves to try, and drills you can do to be more comfortable taking on traffic. Avoiding the Steal Players must be aware of the hands of their defender as well as the hands of any help defenders. To avoid being stripped on your drive, here are some general rules: Lock It: After the last dribble, keep the ball away from the hands of your defender by keeping the ball on your outside hip. This must be practiced and perfected so that it is not a reaction to the defenders move, but preparation for it. Avoiding Blocked Shots It is important to prepare for different scenarios based on where the shot blocker is positioned. Here are two basic situations to prepare for. Reverse Lay Up: When the shot blocker is coming from the foul line area down toward the baseline to block your shot, he is usually timing your move to block the shot on your side of the basket. As you see him coming, stretch out your move out by lengthening your steps to finish underneath on the opposite side of the basket. Most shot blockers will have a difficult time adjusting to this move. Lock It: After the last dribble, keep the ball away from the hands of your defender by keeping the ball on your outside hip. Reverse Lay Up: When the shot blocker is coming from the foul line area down toward the baseline to block your shot, he is usually timing your move to block the shot on your side of the basket. As you see him coming, stretch out your move out by lengthening your steps to finish underneath on the opposite side of the basket. Most shot blockers will have a difficult time adjusting to this move.

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Technology Trends That Will Dominate 2017

Personally, I'm amazed at the technology we have available to us. It's astounding to have the power to retrieve almost any information and communicate in a thousand different ways using a device that fits in your pocket. There's always something new on the horizon, and we can't wait but help and wonder what technological marvels are coming next. The way I see it, there are seven major tech trends we're in store for in 2017. Any of these is a pretty good bet if you're eyeing a sector in which to start a business. If you're already an entrepreneur, think about how you can leverage these technologies to reach your target audience in new ways. IoT and Smart Home Tech. We've been hearing about the forthcoming revolution of the Internet-of-Things (IoT) and resulting interconnectedness of smart home technology for years. What's the holdup? Why aren't we all living in smart, connected homes by now? Part of the problem is too much competition, with not enough collaboration-- there are tons of individual appliances and apps on the market, but few solutions to tie everything together into a single, seamless user experience. Now that bigger companies already well-versed in uniform user experiences (like Google, Amazon, and Apple) are getting involved, I expect we'll see some major advancements on this front in the coming year.

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Something About Me

Hi! My name is Lamar and I buy houses in San Antonio. I was born and raised in Raised in Odessa, Texas. I was born into a hard-working family. My upbringing, along with my dads ethical inuence, really had signicant impact on me and the way I envisioned my future. Everything in life takes hard work if you want to succeed, but my motivation to succeed only increased as it was a passion, and not just work. I graduated from the University of Texas at the Permian Basin in 2008 and majored in Business Management. My career has been a great experience for me, and in my learning curves, have had great success. Ive been fortunate enough to work as a VP of Operations at an IT company, the owner of a Direct Sales Company, a Real Estate CEO, and I have Residential Construction experience since 2003. Not only have I learned the Real Estate business and applied hard work ethic, but I am passionate about this field of work and business.

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Something About Me

Hi! My name is Lamar and I buy houses in San Antonio. I was born and raised in Raised in Odessa, Texas. I was born into a hard-working family. My upbringing, along with my dads ethical inuence, really had signicant impact on me and the way I envisioned my future. Everything in life takes hard work if you want to succeed, but my motivation to succeed only increased as it was a passion, and not just work. I graduated from the University of Texas at the Permian Basin in 2008 and majored in Business Management. My career has been a great experience for me, and in my learning curves, have had great success. Ive been fortunate enough to work as a VP of Operations at an IT company, the owner of a Direct Sales Company, a Real Estate CEO, and I have Residential Construction experience since 2003. Not only have I learned the Real Estate business and applied hard work ethic, but I am passionate about this field of work and business.

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15 facts about San Antonio that will surprise you

1. San Antonio is big. Like, really big. Photo: Nan Palmero In fact, its the second-biggest city in Texas. By area, its twice the size of Chicago. With a population of over 1.4 million, its the seventh-largest city-proper in the country and is gaining on all six above it. This isnt some second-tier cowboy outpost its a major metropolitan hub. 2. Were home to the first modern art museum in the Southwest. The McNay Art Museum brought modern art to Texas in 1954, when Marion Koogler McNay, an art teacher and heiress to an oil fortune, donated her San Antonio mansion to the art cause. These days, its home to works from some of the best artists of all time, like Picasso and Georgia OKeeffe. Then theres the awesome local art which you probably wont find at MoMA like the contemporary Latino prints and Southwest art collections. All in all, there are now some 20,000 works at the McNay. 3. We really know how to keep it cool. Photo: Joe Diaz San Antonians know a thing or two about heatwhich prompted us to learn about cold. In 1928, the 21-story Milam Building in downtown San Antonio became the first air-conditioned high-rise in the US. The AC system kept temperatures to 80 degrees, a welcome relief for all those workers doingwhatever people did in offices decades before the first desktop computers. But we didnt stop with office buildings San Antonio is home to countrys first air-conditioned bank, hotel, and Catholic Church. And did we mention the creator of Gatorade was from San Antonio? 4. San Antonio holds a world record for tamale making. If youve been to South Texas, youre probably familiar with our thing for tamales. Yes, theyre a staple Mexican food, and yes, were totally obsessed with them. So obsessed, in fact, that a local high school made 17,106 tamales thats 2,420 pounds in 10 hours during a tamalada. This put the Alamo City in the pages of the Guinness World Records,though the officials did have to create a new category: Most Tamales Made in a 12-hour Period. 5. We turned a brewery into an art museum. Photo: San Antonio Museum of Art The San Antonio Museum of Art, which opened in 1981 in the old Lone Star Brewery complex, may not serve up local brews, but its collection of 30,000+ objects spanning 5,000 years will probably quench a different kind of thirst. Even the building itself is impressive, dating to 1884. 6. You can thank us for Shaq. Shaquille ONeal, star of Kazaam (oh right, and also 15-time NBA All-Star), went to Robert G. Cole High School in San Antonio. There, the skinny, nearly 7-foot-tall teenager led his team to a 36-0 state championship record in 1989 (they had a 68-1 record over two years). He also still holds the state record for number of rebounds in a season, with 791. In 2014, Shaq came back to the Texas state basketball tournament for a reunion with his former high school teammates, still towering over them like he did 25 years ago. 7. San Antonio hosts a parade with floatsthat actually float. Photo: U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps Every year the Texas Cavaliers River Parade takes the term parade float and interprets it literally. More than 40 barges packed with musicians and sparkling decorations float down the San Antonio River with hundreds of thousands of people watching from the footpaths of the River Walk. The event is just one of many extravaganzas that occur every April during Fiesta, the biggest party youve never heard of. 8. Were home to one of the top-ranked theaters in the world. The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts and its state-of-the art sound system and design attract the big names think Paul McCartney and Meghan Trainor. With its main 1,738-seat performance hall, an intimate studio theater, and an awesome outdoor performance plaza, the Tobin has been ranked as one of the top 100 theaters in the world of its size. 9. The San Antonio Missions are the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Photo: Kim Carpenter San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is home to four of the citys five Spanish missions outposts that date back to the 17th century. Along with the iconic Alamo, they were selected for UNESCO designation in 2015 after a successful campaign by city and state officials. The Missions were chosen for their interweaving of Spanish and Coahuiltecan cultures. Today, theyre pretty much at the top of any San Antonio visitors to-do list the Alamo alone attracts over 2.5 millions visitors every year. 10. San Antonio is known as Military City USA. Long before soldiers were shouting Remember the Alamo, Spanish soldiers had set up fort in San Antonio to protect their lands in the New World. Flash forward and its easy to see why the city has kept this bold nickname: With 133,000 people hitting town each year to attend the graduation of students from military training, the USAF Airman Heritage Museum being right here, Fort Sam Houston being one of the Armys oldest posts, and over 300 years of military history, this is one city you really dont want to mess with. 11. We gave our Worlds Fair its own nickname. Photo: Joe Diaz San Antonio was founded in 1718, and back in 1968, we needed a way to celebrate our 250th birthday. This city knows how to throw a party, and we decided to invite 30 countries to come celebrate with us during HemisFair 68. To prep for the bash, San Antonio built the 750-foot Tower of the Americas, which, at the time, was the tallest observation tower in the country (its taller than the Space Needle). 12. The very first Churchs Chicken opened across the street from the Alamo. Before the famous fried chicken chain was located on every other corner, there was one small walkup location across the street from the Alamo. Turns out we really love our fried chicken-to-go, and the joint quickly expanded throughout San Antonio, and now has over 1,600 locations in some 30 countries around the world. Of course, these days when youre in town, the most exciting food experiences are those taking place in the hottest Tex-Mex restaurants as well as those helping to define whats Tex-Next. 13. Were home to the first historic district in Texas. Photo: Mobilus In Mobili Originally built up by German immigrants in the 1860s, the King William Historic District is 25 blocks of style clearly influenced by its European founders. Its seen its ups and downs, but after being designated the first historic district in the state, its been rebuilt and reborn. Now you can spend an evening here exploring local art, gawking at opulent mansions, and sipping a cold one at Blue Star Brewing on South Alamo. 14. The Alamo City has the nations first all-digital library. Accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the Bexar County BiblioTech was the first library in the US to offer an exclusively digital collection and is still the only one to do so. The golden age of the paperback has ended, so why not borrow e-readers from the library and attend book club meetings streamed online? Bonus: Its computer lab comes with iPads and Xboxes. Way to up the bar, San Antonio. 15. The Witte Museum raised money for its first collection by selling flowers. Photo: Rain0975 In 1923, local high school teacher Ellen Schultz wanted to start a museum in San Antonio, but was short on cash. Schultz and her students sold flowers (bluebonnets, to be specific), baked cakes, and put on small plays to raise enough money to get started. Today, the Witte Museum is super legit as well as super popular, with exhibits ranging from Texas art, to dinosaur bones, to one of the worlds largest collections of circus artifacts and memorabilia.

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Gordon Hayward, Brad Stevens reunite to join short list of NCAA to NBA duos

The last shot Gordon Hayward took on behalf of Brad Stevens 2,650 days ago, give or take lives forever in replay heaven. Last March, next March, every March.

The final seconds of the 2010 national championship game, the half-court heave, the ball banging off the backboard and then clanging off the rim. The close-shave champions leaping into a Duke-pile. And Hayward walking away, having fired his final Butler bullet in a 61-59 loss.

One Shining Moment, juxtaposed with What Might Have Been.

Someone wondered of Hayward at last winters NBA All-Star Game, how often does he still think about that moment in 2010? I dont think about it usually until somebody asks about it, so thank you for that, he said. But usually every March, too.

Well, its July, but The Shot (Almost) Heard Round the World will get a lot of play this month, now that Hayward and Stevens are a duet again, with the Boston Celtics.

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Theyve gone thisaway and thataway in the seven years since that night in downtown Indianapolis. Hayward became that most rare species; a Butler player leaving early for the NBA, and ended up in Utah. Stevens left three years later, for Boston. Stevens now? Maybe hes aged a tad, though he might still be getting carded when hes 50. Hayward? Maturity is much more visible. He is now a husband and father and a star with a beard. Time flies for sure, he said. Just looking at pictures, you can just see the difference in both of us, and where weve come.

He said that in February, and where theyve come now is together again. We have not seen this college/NBA echo happen very often.

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