Latino Leaders articles from April 2005

Latino Leaders archives from April 2005

Publisher's letter.
April 1, 2005... Wal-Mart is the biggest employer of Latinos in the U.S.; and starting on March 2005, its third man in command is going to be a Latino: Eduardo Castro, who until February 2005 was the President and CEO of Wal Mart Mexico. Castro's own story is...

You're in a vineyard: speak Spanish!(A Winemaker's Journal)
April 1, 2005... My three boys persuaded me to take them to see a new, release at a local theater, a wildly-paced action movie for kids. As the credits rolled at the end, I was surprised (not for the first time) at the enormous number of people who assisted in...

LL cellar.(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2005... Sweet wines; either you hate them or you love them, but there's no in between. In a recent tasting, we tried to match late harvest wines with many succulent foods fit to match the sweetness of the wines. Hard and creamy cheeses. Foie Gras,...

AD guide.(Academy Awards)(Editorial)
April 1, 2005... Hollywood's Academy Awards Ceremony this year was a bit unusual. For starters, the ceremony took place almost a full month ahead of its usual schedule, which for years has been the end of March, and for another, it only ran 14 minutes too long....

Dear editor.(LETTERS)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2005... I am so impressed with your new look; also liked your picture--projects both class and character. Congratulations on your current issue with Mayor Bloomberg! The entire publication reflects superior design and layout, excellent content. Great...

Corrections.(Correction Notice)
April 1, 2005... In the table of contents of our last issue we stated that Javier Bardem is the only Hispanic actor to be nominated for a Best Actor Academy award. Mr. Bardem is preceded by famous Puerto Rican actor Jose Ferrer, who in 1950 won a best Actor...

RCHI[TM] performance versus other Selected Benchmarks, August 2000--Current.(Finance)(Illustration)
April 1, 2005... Samuel A, Ramirez & Co.'s stock index tracks the fortunes of Hispanic businesses as they increase their presence in the U.S. economy. The bank's Hispanic Index tracks the 10 largest and heavily traded Hispanic companies in the United States and...

Exclusive time pieces: Audemars Piguet.(LL STYLE)
April 1, 2005... Founded in 1875 in the village of Le Brassus in Switzerland's Vallee de Joux; Audemars Piguet is the world's oldest complex timepieces manufacturer still in the hands of the original founding families. From the simple to the highly intricate,...

Driving with class.(LL STYLE)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2005... Are you ready to update your ride? Before you go out looking for a new vehicle, take a look at these three. Their sleek, state-of-the-art design and options truly set them apart, and they will place you at the forefront of class and style. ...

Money and investing.
April 1, 2005... Starting a financial portfolio is becoming increasingly popular with the advent and advantages of e-commerce. Still, the smartest way to go about it is to know the rules of the game before you get started. Regular Accounts Carefully...

The IRS at your service.(MUNDO LATINO)
April 1, 2005... The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released its 2004 Federal Tax Products on CD-ROM. The CD-ROM includes: * All 2004 tax forms for individuals and businesses * Instructions on how to use the CD-ROM * improved search and...

Home Depot goes Latino.(MUNDO LATINO)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, recently established a hiring partnership with some of the country's leading national Hispanic organizations: the ASPIRA Association, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and...

Generosity by the numbers.(MUNDO LATINO)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The International Red Cross recently announced that the $1.2 billion dollars pledged worldwide in the 30 days following the tsunami disaster was sufficient to meet the cost of the entire Red Cross tsunami relief program. Due to the...

No more transfer fees!(MUNDO LATINO)
April 1, 2005... By eliminating remittance fees from their money transfer transactions to Mexico, Bank of America has effectively become the first institution of its kind to offer such incentive in the United States. The new program will begin in Chicago and...

Spanish, a universal language?(MUNDO LATINO)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Hershey's, the famous chocolate-maker, recently fell victim to the regional Spanish language curse. La Dulceria Thalia products, a range of Hershey's kisses, wafer bars and lollipops backed by Mexican entertainer Thalia, are being marketed as...

New housing visionary.(Henry Cisnero)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Henry Cisneros's dream of creating a strong society goes far beyond racial and economic boundaries. He believes that by encouraging and facilitating the economic progress of all groups we can build deeply-rooted, cohesive communities. In order...

Greetings from the FSHCC.(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2005... Dear Friends, It is a great time to be a Floridian, and more importantly, a Hispanic Entrepreneur in Florida. Here at the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, we have witnessed an overwhelming response from our businesses throughout...

Epicurean delights of Miami.(PORTFOLIO)(Restaurant Review)
April 1, 2005... Miami, Florida, is a city that never sleeps; a place forever associated with party and fun times... a place where the good life is not just a treat but a whole philosophy. And amidst the hustle and bustle of massive crowds looking for their...

Winning against all odds: for many people, taking calculated chances is too risky a business. For Dallas, County Sheriff Lupe Valdez it is the only way to go.(THE UNSUNG HERO)(Brief Article)(Interview)(Biography)
April 1, 2005... In 2004, the Dallas County Sheriff's Office in Texas was reeling from a major scandal. 21 years incumbent Sheriff Jim Bowles, a long standing public servant, had been accused of receiving kickbacks from an independent contactor of the jail...

"Wave of independents take action": Latino filmmakers gather to meet with industry leaders to discuss ways to make inroads in mainstream media.(National Association of Latino Independent Producers Conference)
April 1, 2005... Latino filmmakers had a shot to pitch their current projects at the sixth annual National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) Conference entitled "Catch the Latino Wave" held in Huntington Beach, CA in March. Aspiring...

Building a legacy.(TRENDSETTERS)(Ismael Leyva)(Interview)(Biography)
April 1, 2005... The Old Testament tells the story of Ishmael, who was cast out by his father Abraham, only later to fall into God's favor and become the leader of his own nation. While the New York architect Ismael Leyva has his own fascinating story--though...

Eduardo Castro-Wright: putting a global spin on Wal-Mart.(The Savvy Leader)(Cover Story)
April 1, 2005... Commerce runs through the veins of Eduardo Castro-Wright. The newly promoted Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Wal-Mart Stores Division in the United States comes from a long line of chain managers. His grandfather, in...

50 things you should know about Lorenzo Lamas: Lorenzo Lamas is recognizable to millions the world over, most notably due to his role in the long running evening soap Falcon Crest and the action series that he helped to develop, Renegade.(50 THINGS)
April 1, 2005... Recently, Lamas successfully transitioned to daytime television, playing the part of a single Hispanic parent on The Bold and the Beautiful. After getting his start at nineteen in the film version of the blockbuster Grease, Lamas, son of...

The best music is closer than it appears.(Calle 54)(Soul of the Tango)(Abbatoir Blues/The Lyre of Orpheus)(Movie Review)(Sound Recording Review)
April 1, 2005... In this issue, you will have the opportunity to listen to outstanding musicians from all over the World, representing the five continents with superb art expressions that combine all musical shapes and colors. These three productions represent...

Mama: Latina Daughters Celebrate Their Mothers.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
April 1, 2005... A Book by: Maria Perez-Brown Photograph By: Julie Bidwell Price: $19.95/Paperback Harper Collins Publishers, NY On sale now at: www.amazon.com The relationship between Latino mothers and their children is a cornerstone of...

A Tale of Two Sisters: (Hongryeon Janghwa).(Movie Review)
April 1, 2005... A Film by: Jee-Woon Kim Price: $24.99--Tartan Video Language: Korean-w/English subtitles On sale now at: www.amazon.com As far as great, obscure horror movies go, it doesn't get much better than A Tale of Sisters. A Korean...

Joey Medina: he's crazy, he's cocky, and he's downright hilarious. Los Angeles' own funnyman Joey Medina has been a police officer, a professional boxer, a stand-up comic, and is now a Latin TV personality. This wild Puerto Rican let Latino Leaders in on his views on show business from the small screen to Hollywood to those more, um, mature films.(IN THE ARTS)(Interview)
April 1, 2005... "I'm like my own job fair. I want to do something and I go for it. Being a stand-up comedian is my bread-and-butter, though, it's my therapy. I have always had stage fright. Even as a kid, when I would stand up in class to read a paragraph my...

Hotel ZaZa.(HOT SPOTS)(Hotel Review)
April 1, 2005... There are plenty of exclusive get-away hotels out them... and then there is the Hotel Zaza. Cleverly located in the heart of the Dallas Art district, this quaint, exotic hotel is not only a sight to see, but a whole new experience for those...

Peter Island Resort.(HOT SPOTS)(Hotel Review)
April 1, 2005... If you've ever dreamed of having the perfect vacation on a secluded, private island, dream no more; the Resort at Peter Island is just the place for you. Nestled in the gorgeous waters of the Caribbean Sea, Peter Island is a private isle...

From Cuba with love: for stellar attorney Carlos Loumiet giving back to the community is not just an option; it is a responsibility.(NAA)(New America Alliance)(Biography)
April 1, 2005... There is one common factor that drives the members of the New America Alliance: philanthropy. For all of these individuals, the need to share their success with the rest of the community is more than a commitment; it is a passion, and attorney...

Jose Rivera-Font.(COFFEE WITH ...)(Interview)
April 1, 2005... As General Manager of Yahoo! North Latin America, Jose Rivera-Font is responsible for the development and management of Yahoo! en Espanol and Yahoo! Mexico. He has also negotiated landmark deals to expand the brand's news, sports, music and...

Insurance companies at a glance.(SPECIAL INVESTIGATIVE REPORT)(Industry Overview)
April 1, 2005... Life and Health. They go hand in hand and together they are the most essential piece of human existence. At a time when insurance coverage is a highly debated issue in the United States and consumers are striving to find the best coverage, the...

Health insurance companies at a glance.(Insurances)(Aetna Corporation)(Industry Overview)
April 1, 2005... Although some of the previously mentioned companies offer both life and health insurance coverage, the most popular health insurance companies are, by and large, exclusively dedicated to offering health care coverage. Here are a few of them,...