Latino Leaders articles from December 2004

Latino Leaders archives from December 2004

Publisher's letter.
December 1, 2004... One of the most difficult things to edit is a list. Everything starts with a self imposed limit; that will be your universe. You must have a limit; otherwise, you'll end up with an enormous list in a never ending edition. Then you must choose...

Editor's note.(celebrating freedom)(Editorial)
December 1, 2004... This has been a year full of intensity, passion, and achievements. We continued to wage a war against terrorism, gathered historic gold medals at the Athens Olympic Games, and had an intense presidential election, where our current president...

Letters.(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2004... Dear Editor, First of all, congratulations on this great publication you have put together: Latino Leaders magazine. Today I had a chance, for the first time, to become familiar with your publication. As a Peruvian living in Kansas, it...

Time in a bottle.(A Winemaker's Journal)
December 1, 2004... For reasons completely lost to me, the New Year inspires a lot of talk of self-improvement. Otherwise reasonable people buy complicated Scandinavian exercise gear or sign up for language classes they'll attend maybe once. In the world of wine,...

Latino leaders' cellar.(Wine Zone)(Product/Service Evaluation)
December 1, 2004... On Christmas Day, we always open some of our best bottles. Days before, I start wandering about the cellar to review the pairing options for the menu of the long awaited dinner. Wines have always been part of the excitement. We always start...

RCHI[TM] performance versus other selected benchmarks, August 2000--current.(Mundo Latino/Finance)(Hispanic business enterprises, shares)(Illustration)
December 1, 2004... 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...

The key to new horizons.(Mundo Latino)(TheKey, CD-ROM college guides for minority students)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Ember Media, a full-service multimedia production studio and CD-ROM publishing company with offices in New York and Tokyo has just released TheKey, a series of CD-ROM college guides for minority students. The CDs are being produced in...

Spanish royalty visits New Mexico.(Royalty)(Crown Prince Felipe, Princess Letizia)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Spanish Crown Prince Felipe and his wife Princess Letizia presided over the opening of a new building on the Albuquerque campus of the National Hispanic Culture Center on October 5. The new building is named the Prince of Asturias International...

The time is right.(Mundo Latino)(high density television)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Get rid of those rabbit ears! If you are in the market for a new television set, this is the year to make the leap to high density TV, according to Consumer Reports. The image quality, of these new sets is Par and above that of your old set,...

LatPro.com & LISTA: a strategic alliance.(Mundo Latino)(Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... LatPro.com, the largest Hispanic employment website in the US and the leading source for employment opportunities, has announced a partnership with the Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA), a non-profit...

Acura TSX is tops.(Mundo Latino)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
December 1, 2004... Consumer Reports has named the Acura TSX best overall in tests of four mid-sized sport sedans in its November edition. The TSX was one of three vehicles in the group that got the Very Good rating. The group also included the Audi A4, the Subaru...

The list: Movers & Shakers in America.(Cover Story)
December 1, 2004... Leadership is... When you're responsible to oversee more than 13,000 restaurants... when you can prevent millions of undocumented people from obtaining their driver's licenses... when one of your paintings sells for over $400,000.......

101 cataclysms: for the love of cats.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
December 1, 2004... A Book by Rachel Hale Price: $19.95 / Hardcover-Bullfinch Press, NY On Sale Now www.amazon.com Some books are created to instill knowledge, some to share history and important facts; and then some are put together for the sheer pleasure of...

The best music is closer than it appears.(The Weeping Meadow)(Real Gone)(Sound Recording Review)
December 1, 2004... These are two outstanding and contrasting musical expressions. They represent some of the best contemporary art today, from musicians already transcending their time. As you take a closer "look" (listen) to these composers, you will realize...

Art Guide Texas: Museums, Art Centers, Alternative Spaces and Non Profit Galleries.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
December 1, 2004... A Book by Rebecca 5. Cohen Price: $24.95 / Soft cover--University of Texas Press, TX Available: On Sale Now--www.utexas.edu/utpress Texas is not a name that often comes to mind when talking about top places for finding high art. Yet, Texas...

The Thomas Kinkade Story: A 20 year Chronology of the Artist.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
December 1, 2004... A Book by: Thomas Kinkade Text By: Rick Barnett Price: $31.50 / Softcover--Bulfinch Press On Sale Now--www.amazon.com To the many Americans that avidly collect his art, Thomas Kinkade is widely acclaimed as "The Painter of Light". A self...

4th Annual Wall Street Summit October 27th-29th 2004 New York, NY: the New America Alliance's Wall Street Summit is one of the most important events for the Latino financial and business community.
December 1, 2004... During the 4th Annual Wall Street Summit, NAA presented the Distinguished Service Award to Illinois State Senator Antonio Munoz and Illinois State Teachers' Retirement System Executive Director Jon Bauman for demonstrating extraordinary...

Maria del Pilar Avila: executive director of the NAA.(My Style)(New America Alliance)
December 1, 2004... On a fall morning in 1999 a group of 45 businesspeople from across the US met together at the airport hotel in Dallas-Fort Worth and took what many people say is the final step in bringing Latinos to full equality. in the Great American Success...

Flight, and magic ... wherever.(In the Arts)(Nicolete Naum)(Interview)
December 1, 2004... The legend of Icarus is one of the most recognized in Greek mythology. It is a story of tragic beauty, and it serves as the frame for Cirque du Soleil's powerful production, Varekai. Now on tour throughout the United States, Varekai stands true...

Elegant Cruises & Tours: cruises.(Our Favorite Getaways)(Antarctica and Falkland Islands)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Port Washington, NY 11050 Ph: 516-767-9302 1-800-683-6767 Fax: 516-767-9303 e-mail: info@elegantcruises.com The Antarctic and the Sub-Antartic Islands are amongst the most unpolluted areas of the world. Because of this, the...

The Library Hotel: hotel.(Our Favorite Getaways)(Hotel Review)
December 1, 2004... 299 Madison Ave. New York, NY 10017 Ph. 212-983-4500 Email: reservations@libraryhotel.com Ever wonder what it would be like to spend the night at a library? If you have, here's the closest thing you'll ever get to finding the...

Rockit Bar & Grill: restaurant.(Our Favorite Getaways)(Restaurant Review)
December 1, 2004... 1319 King St. Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703-739-2274 www.rockitbarandgrill.com If you're tired of the high, pretentious attitude that permeates the Capital of the nation, take a ride down to Alexandria and visit the Rockit...

USHCC 25th Annual Convention sets new heights.(United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Adding to the momentum of the USHCC's 25th Annual Convention and Business Expo, was the excitement of new leadership and the prospect of organizational growth and prosperity. Elected USHCC Chair in August, California businessman David Lizarraga...

David Lizarraga: a man with a positive attitude.(Civic Leader)
December 1, 2004... The US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has gone through some troublesome and discouraging times following a disturbing embezzlement scandal, but that is about to change thanks to the return of optimism and vision to the Chamber in the form of one...

10 guilty pleasures to enjoy in Las Vegas!(Advertisement)(Biography)
December 1, 2004... Next time you want to indulge yourself, think of Las Vegas. More than ever, this incredible place is becoming THE PLACE for those who want to eat well, drink well, have a good time shopping, get entertained by shows and the nightlife and even...

The Home Depot and KaBOOM!--building playgrounds, strengthening communities.(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... As the world's largest home improvement retailer, The Home Depot embraces its role as a leader in social responsibility and celebrates its long-standing commitment to volunteerism. At the end of 2004, The Home Depot will have partnered with...

Spend Christmas in Mexico! 3 marvelous beaches in Mexico that combine nightlife, great food and wonderful weather where you can spend Christmas time.(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Playa del Carmen Playa del Carmen is the capital of the Mexican Riviera. Here, activities and the imagination go hand in hand. The deep waters separating it from Cozumel are ideal for sport fishing, and the jungle invites you to explore...