Latino Leaders articles from August 2006

Latino Leaders archives from August 2006

Publisher's letter.(dreaming of Oscar)(Editorial)
August 1, 2006... I don't know about you, but as a kid I used to dream that I had won an Oscar. I even used to think about the acceptance speech and the demeanor I would show once I stood at the podium. I dreamed of holding the golden statue in my hand and...

From my desk.
August 1, 2006... As the editor of this magazine, I often have the opportunity to meet extraordinary individuals; people whose life stories are not only remarkable but also inspiring. It's one of the perks that come with the job, and a perk indeed it is, as I...

Albert Flores.(periodical columnists)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... Albert is a native Texan that grew up in San Antonio. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Meteorology. He moved to the Rio Grande Valley to begin his television career as the head...

Ralph De La Vega.(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2006... I was very impressed with your article on Ralph De La Vega. What an inspiring story! As a Cuban immigrant, I have a close idea of the adversities that we had to overcome when we came to this country. I am sure that just like most of us Mr....

Portfolio.(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2006... Your feature about the doctors in Miami was splendid. I wish there had been more pages to that section, given that there are so many more doctors worthy of recognition here in Miami. I was, however, surprised to see that you started the...

Editor's comment.(AND FROM YOURS ...)(Editorial)
August 1, 2006... In May of 2004, a civil lawsuit filed in the Southern District of Florida's Civil Court against Kamarfu Entrerprises for deceitful business practices in connection with a series of advertisements for a weight loss supplement called The 1-2-3...

A winemaker's journal: does vintage matter?(LL WINE ZONE)
August 1, 2006... Let's start with a short quiz. On most bottles of wine you will find a vintage date that indicates what? (Choose one): a) The year you are supposed to drink the wine b) The year the wine was bottled c) The year the grapes were...

An unlikely wine haven.(Las Vegas)
August 1, 2006... If I asked you where the Wine Paradise on earth would be, you might say France, Bordeaux, Napa, Tuscany or Australia. But what about Las Vegas? I was recently invited to enjoy a wine-oriented experience in Las Vegas, and to my surprise, when it...

Let's go to the movies! Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival.(MUNDO LATINO)
August 1, 2006... The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) will celebrate its 10th anniversary this October. Tim festival, the only Latino film festival based in the epicenter of the global film industry in Hollywood, will take place from...

A new look for the NAA.(New America Alliance gets new website)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... The New America Alliance (NAA) recently announced that their web site has been reloaded, redesigned and redeployed. Developed by Chicago-based consulting firm Fusion Technology Partners, LLC, the new website features a beautiful design with...

New rules to ship to Mexico.(new courier rules for Mexicans)
August 1, 2006... Mexican citizens who reside outside of Mexico can now send packages to Mexico with a limited value of $300.00USD via certified package couriers without having to show proof of their legal residence abroad. "Paqueteria Paisano" is a simplified...

A new Chaperone for kids.
August 1, 2006... Verizon Wireless is continuing to lead the industry in offering innovative new services that improve Americans' lives by launching ChaperoneSM, a group of services that give parents new tools to help identify the where-abouts of their young...

The Mambo on TV.(WNET, New York, New York (Television) airs "Mi Mambo!")(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts, a division of Boys & Girls Harbor recently announced the upcoming national airing of the documentary, Mi Mambo! celebrating the Conservatory's latin Music Program on September 24, 2006 at 7:00 pm on...

Suzuki scores big with Grand Vitara XSport.(Product/service evaluation)
August 1, 2006... One of the great perks about being an automotive writer is that on occasion I am given the chance to travel to nice places to drive great vehicles. This week provided me with just that experience. I was able to jump on a plane and fly to Miami...

Dermer's dream ... come true.(Marlene Dermer of Latino International Film Institute)(Interview)
August 1, 2006... Marlene Dermer, a half Peruvian, half German dynamo of a woman, is the co-founder and executive director of the Latino International Film Institute and the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALLFF), which this year celebrates its...

The global business man.(Roberto Gonzalez Barrera of Grupo Maseca)
August 1, 2006... Next time you eat a tortilla chip or a taco in this country, think about Roberto Gonzalez Barrera. Gonzalez Barrera is at the helm of one of the largest and most influential food companies in Mexico: Grupo Maseca, whose products are widely...

Our hope for the future.(Boy Scouts of America)
August 1, 2006... As the country's demographics continue to shift and the Latino population continues to grow, there is no doubt that leadership in the community will become more important as time goes by. The need for young Latinos who will take the reins of...

Moctesuma Esparza: the making of a Latino mogul.(Maya Cinemas North American Inc.)(Biography)
August 1, 2006... The Los Angeles Center Studios is a facility in Downtown L.A. where many film companies rent space. The complex has several sound stages, a screening room, a lab, a spa and a cafe, making it a perfect spot for a company devoted to the...

Gustavo Santaolalla: writing his musical way into history.(THE VIRTUOSO EXTRAORDINAIRE)
August 1, 2006... On the wake of the controversial success of Ang Lee's cinematic masterpiece, Brokeback Mountain, the film's Oscar-winning music composer, Gustavo Santaolalla, takes a break from his dizzying schedule to sit down and candidly share exclusively...

Sara Ramirez: taking Hollywood by storm: momentum is a critical part of an entertainer's career. For Tony Award winner actress Sara Ramirez, momentum, combined with years of hard work and a little bit of luck, has literally catapulted her into certified fame, as well as to a very popular role in one of television's most acclaimed series.(THE SHOOTING STAR)(Cover story)
August 1, 2006... The novelty of appearing in a smash hit television show clearly hasn't worn off yet for Sara Ramirez, who plays bone specialist Dr. Callie Torres on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy." "It was so exciting to be back [on the set] for the first time,"...

Lehman College.(HIGHLIGHTS ON LEADERSHIP)
August 1, 2006... Established in 1968 as an independent institution of The City University of New York (CUNY), Lehman College has a solid reputation as one of the country's leading liberal arts education and advanced studies institutions. The institution, which...

"The Best Music is closer than it appears".
August 1, 2006... This music is about dreams that come true; dreams of traveling back in time and to the future, and dreams that will take you to eternity. These dreams come true just for a second or for a lifetime; they test the boundaries of what we think is...

Taking Advice.(Brief article)(Book review)
August 1, 2006... Harvard Press's newest offering is a little jewel indeed. Written by Dan Ciampa, Taking Advice is a roadmap of sorts for effective corporate communications; but this little book is also a lot more, and it packs a big punch. The book's main...

Burnt Sugar: Contemporary Cuban Poetry.(on the Shelf Editor's choice)
August 1, 2006... In the spring of 2002, Pulitzer Prize winner Oscar Hijuelos and his wife, writer Loft Marie Carlson traveled to La Habana, Cuba, to visit some of Oscar's relatives. Their voyage was bittersweet, as they experienced the dichotomy of a city that...

Dorene Dominguez: Chairman of the Board, The Vanir Group of Companies.(MEET THE NAA)
August 1, 2006... Dorene Dominguez has overseen the construction of countless spaces: from schools to office buildings, to shopping centers to hospitals, she has built it all; but there is one place that is close to her heart. Far away from the cranes and...

a world away: Fregate Island.(Frigate Island Private)
August 1, 2006... The population in the United States should hit 300 million any day now. Thankfully, there are still some less inhabited places to go on the globe, but not many. In the middle of the In, Ocean is Fregate Island Private located within the...

Diversity in the work place: moving full speed ahead.(LL FOCUS)
August 1, 2006... The look and the feel of this nation are changing at a rapid pace, and the issues of diversity and inclusion are fast becoming hot topics in our society. As minorities, particularly Hispanics, continue to grow, large corporation are beginning...