Latino Leaders articles from February 2006

Latino Leaders archives from February 2006

Publisher's letter.
February 1, 2006... New York City in early January wasn't as cold as it should have been and it provided the perfect opportunity to get two of our most important features in this issue. Let's start with the incredible chance, thanks to our good friend Pilar Avila,...

Editor's note.
February 1, 2006... Another year is here. I suppose that I should be thrilled about it, and I guess I am, what with having survived a heck of a bumpy ride last year in more ways than one, but for some reason I find myself in the same quandary most working stiffs...

Dear editor.(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2006... Dear Editor: I just received a copy of the special 5th Anniversary issue of Latino Leaders magazine. Congratulations on reaching the 5 year milestone! It has been my pleasure to have been able to contribute to Latino Leaders over the...

2005 LL summit.(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2006... Congratulations on an excellent first effort by Latino leaders Magazine to convene notable figures from our nation's Latino community. I thought the opening event was very impressive and the setting at The Nasher Sculpture Center certainly...

Letters.(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2006... I just received your December issue of Latino Leaders Magazine. I really enjoyed the 5 year anniversary section, I think it was very tastefully done and interesting to read, but what's up with the 101 influentials list? With so many...

Corrections.(Correction Notice)
February 1, 2006... In the article The List: 101 Top Movers and Shakers in America, published in our DEC/05 issue, there were two charts printed with erroneous information. The correct charts appear below: How Old Are They? More than 50% are between the...

Finding the words in your wine.(A Winemaker's Journal)(wine tasting)
February 1, 2006... At this time of the year my boys lament that there's nothing fun going on. The holidays are behind us, summer is still far off and right now it's just school, school, school. This season reminds me though of some of my happiest school...

How do you find a good wine?(LL CELLAR)
February 1, 2006... At the beginning of the year I always take some time to go "treasure hunting". Looking for all those special sales, I spend some $80 to $90 dollars and look for those intriguing new wines I have never tasted. Usually, I get some good surprises,...

The Algonquin Hotel.(HOT SPOTS)
February 1, 2006... The Alonquin Hotel is truly one of New York's oldest and most exclusive hangouts. A favorite spot for some of this country's most illustrious literary minds of the 20th century, it is also legendary and full of history. To this day, no one can...

Local actions for a global challenge.(Mexico 2006 4th World Water Forum)
February 1, 2006... The shortage of water and its poor quality, poor planning, lack of responsibility and negligence. The problems are varied and many, and they're now poised to become the most important global issue of this century unless proper measures are...

A tale of tradition: there is virtually no one in this country that does not know the name Harley-Davidson. Over the years, this legendary, world-renown motorcycle company has become more than just another motorcycle manufacturer. It is, and has been for a long time now, a trendy symbol of the American way of life.(LL STYLE)
February 1, 2006... The story of this fascinating motorcycle-maker started at the turn of the 20th century, when two young schoolmates named Arthur Davidson and William S. Harley, both strong motorcycle enthusiasts who shared a mechanical passion and strong desire...

Livin' la vida libre!(Harley-Davidson motorcycles)
February 1, 2006... Now that we've stated that Harley-Davidson is the American symbol to road freedom, it's time to introduce you to the brand's top stars. Although you could easily own a brand-new Harley for less than $7,000 (prices start at $6,595 for their...

Ask John.(MONEY TALK)
February 1, 2006... First of all, let me wish a Happy New Year to all of our Latino Leaders' readers. On this issue of Ask John, I will be expanding on our last topic (401k plans) by answering questions regarding Individual Retirement Accounts or IRAs. Keep your...

Life and the catholic church with Padre Alberto Cutie.(SPEAKING OF ...)(Interview)
February 1, 2006... Father Alberto Cutie is using the media to reach the masses well beyond his parish doors. In the interim, his reputation as the newest relationship guru is growing. On television, he is the first Catholic priest to host secular TV talk shows,...

A resounding success.(LL SUMMIT 2005)
February 1, 2006... On December 1-2, 2005, Latino Leaders Magazine successfully hosted the first LATINO LEADERS SUMMIT in Dallas, Texas. The two-day event, held December 1-2, 2005, started with a welcome reception at the exclusive Nasher Sculpture Center in the...

On stage, movies and life: Kenny Ortega.(THE FORMIDABLE DANCER)(Interview)(Biography)
February 1, 2006... With only two days left before Christmas, Kenny Ortega was reportedly as sick as a dog. Holed up in his California abode, the inimitable choreographer behind such pop culture staples as the movie Dirty Dancing and Madonna's Material Girl video...

Living delicious.(TRENDSETTERS)
February 1, 2006... Columbian-born Ingrid Hoffman, a soap opera celebrity in her homeland, was told she was "not Hispanic enough" when she tried to land similar roles in Miami nearly 20 years ago. Now, Hoffman has her own cooking and decor show on Direct TV Para...

The distinguished gentleman: the 2000 census with its Hispanic demographic data might as well have been a guidebook for the management team at Palladium Equity Partners, setting the firm on a new direction it hopes will clinch a high-flying future for the investment firm.(Cover Story)
February 1, 2006... "We are seeing tremendous opportunities in terms of deals and investments, to invest in companies that am targeting U.S. Hispanics, owned by U.S. Hispanics, or following the demographic wave," Marcos Rodriguez, founder of Palladium, says. "We...

Intellectual Property Law Conference and 11th Annual National Moot Court Competition: March 9-11, 2006: The Westin Seattle Seattle, WA.(Calendar)
February 1, 2006... The conference will provide in-house attorneys, foreign attorneys, business professionals, and general practitioners with opportunities to discuss important topics confronting the field of intellectual property. Topics cover areas of IP law...

Altar Boyz.(LEADERS PORTRAIT)(Kevin del Aguila)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Take a hilarious story written by a Latino playwright, add a group of hot looking, singing heartthrobs and a slew of catchy, irreverent tunes and you get the perfect formula for success: ALTAR BOYZ. This popular show, which won the 2005 Outer...

The best music is closer than it appears.(LL CULTURE: Books * CD's * Movies)(The Jazz Chamber Trio)(Live Is a Miracle in Buenos Aires)(Rising Force)(Sound Recording Review)
February 1, 2006... There is just no better way to start the New Year than with this astonishing selection of music From Cuba to Sweden and from United States to the former Yugoslavia this music is about the best our World, and the so needed peace to keep the...

Tropicana Nights.
February 1, 2006... A Book by: Rosa Lowinger and Ofelia Fox Price: $26.00/Hard Cover Harcourt Press, New York Available at: www.amazon.com The Tropicana is a legendary club in Havana, Cuba who many believe helped shape what we know today as the cabaret-like...

Fantastic 4: A Truly Fantastic Adventure.(Movie Review)
February 1, 2006... A film by: Tim Story Price: $29.98, 20th Century Fox Language: English Rating: PG13 Available at: www.amazon.com OurRating: *** From the vaults of film industry's mega-icon 20th Century Fox, we get the latest, exhilarating adventure hit:...

Sara Paxton: discovering "Darcy's Wild Life".(LL CULTURE: In the Arts)(Interview)
February 1, 2006... She may only be 17, but make no mistake; Sara Paxton is a veteran performer. The Los Angeles native, who is half Mexican, was six when she was discovered by a talent scout. By age eight, she was cast in her first film, Jim Carey's Liar Liar....

Victor Arias: Victor Arias Jr. wants to change the face of American business. As a partner with executive recruitment firm Heidrick and Struggles and a member of the NAA, Arias is committed to placing a greater number of Latino professionals into top executive positions.(NAA)
February 1, 2006... Although Heidrick and Struggles places candidates in such prestigious places as corporate boards, at the helm of school districts or in business leadership positions regardless of ethnicity, Arias feels compelled to help put more Latinos in the...

Cadillac: the story of a road classic.(LL FOCUS)(Company Profile)
February 1, 2006... Chances are that if you ask any American to tell you the name of a domestic, upscale classic the answer you'll receive will not be Ford, Chevy or Dodge, but rather, and almost invariably, Cadillac. For more than a century, this classic...