Latino Leaders articles from February 2009

Latino Leaders archives from February 2009

2009: A new hope.(Publisher's letter)
February 1, 2009... Our generation has always been involved in economical and political crisis. We were the generation that reached the year 2000 in our mid 30's, just at the start of our careers. We saw the first economic crack in the late 80's, the recession of...

What I have to say.
February 1, 2009... I can hardly believe that 2009 is already here. It feels like 2008 went by in a blur and all of a sudden we're standing here, just looking around, trying to figure out where it all went and what it meant to us. And it surely meant something to...

Wine trends for '09: winemaker, Shafer Vineyards.(The Lifestyle Conoisseurs)
February 1, 2009... When times are good, it seems like they'll be good forever. When times are bad, it seems like it's the end of civilization. Of course, neither is true. As a winemaker for more than 25 years, I've seen these broad fluctuations on Wall...

Interested in board service?(The Experts Speak)
February 1, 2009... As a Latino leader you may find yourself looking for advice on how to pursue serving on boards, so here are some thoughts on preparing and positioning yourself for board service. These thoughts are based on a number of years of involvement in...

Hello, dear readers.(The Buzz Feb 09)(hispanic americans)
February 1, 2009... Welcome to a new year and a new Buzz column! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In honor of our new president, let's begin with the buzz in politics, specifically some of President Barack Obama's appointments, including Sen. Ken Salazar (D-Colo)...

Angeles Reyes III: there is another star under the Dallas sky, and it is not the one on the State flag. The star is young Latino Attorney Angel Reyes, III, who as the Managing Partner of Heygood, Orr, Reyes, Pearson and Bartolomei, has managed to make his firm one of Dallas' most prominent and foremost litigation and personal injury practices in the region.(Local Leaders)
February 1, 2009... Not content with his remarkable achievements as a powerful attorney, however, Reyes has delved into literature and recently co-authored a book about immigration in America titled: Hispanic Heresy: What is the Impact of America's Largest...

Dear readers.(SPOTLIGHT ON LEADERSHIP)(El Valor's Vincent Alloco)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... Dear readers: Through the power of education, the sky is the limit. At Southwest Airlines, we are committed to supporting education-related programs that help thousands of students each year. It is the "Southwest Way" to become another...

Promoting the values of our community: Vincent Alloco: president & executive director of El Valor.(SPOTLIGHT ON LEADERSHIP)
February 1, 2009... Over the past 29 years, Vincent Alloco has learned the true value of having a circle of friends. After all, if it were not for the many friendships that he can count on, El Valor, the Chicago community-based organization that he heads,...

Latinos & Alzheimer's: Hector Elizondo speaks out.(Open Interview)(Interview)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] From the hills of Hollywood to the theater stages of New York, actor Hector Elizondo has impressed audiences nationwide with his presence and talent. A proud Latino and veteran of over 80 films, Elizondo has carved a...

Saving lives: top 20 Latinos in medicine: medicine is the noblest of professions, and when practiced by good people, it elevates the human soul.(Leaders in Health and Medicine)
February 1, 2009... To start the year 2009, we want to celebrate the top 20 Latinos in health and medicine, men and Women who have made it work to heal when they could and to comfort when they couldn't. And, although we admit to being awed by the many Latinos that...

Helping others through medicine.(Leaders in Health)(Eduardo Sanchez )
February 1, 2009... Eduardo Sanchez is truly a multicultural man, with a family heritage firmly rooted in the Dominican Republic, Mexico and the U.S. And now Eduardo, the former Texas State Commissioner of Health Services, is the vice-president / chief medical...

A squeaky clean joker: in the bitter, blue and often foul-mouthed universe of stand-up comedy, Gabriel Iglesias is the stark and welcome exception. He's hilarious and loveable; a Hawaiian shirt-wearing homeboy-with-a-heart, he's the "un-cholo", the "Pillsbury dough bro".(The Young Ones)(Interview)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Laughing his way all the way to the bank, Iglesias kills audiences with kindness. Gabriel is cheerfully self-effacing about his weight, his life, his travails, his not-so-bright friends, without making it a pity...

Our leaders said it.(Leader's Quotes)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "I don't know if he or she is in elementary school, or in law school, or has already been elected to public office, but I believe that that person is already alive, and we're 20 years or less away from having a...

Who said it?(Leaders' Quotes)(green collar jobs )(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... "We need to promote green collar jobs and make them available not just to those looking for jobs, but to those who want a career change." a. Barack Obama, U.S President b. Dolores Huerta, Labor Activist c. Hilda Solis, U.S....

Leveling the field in healthcare.(Leaders in Healthcare)
February 1, 2009... Michael Anaya is a leader in an industry that is feeling the pinch on all sides: health care administration. Coming from a military medical background, Michael worked his way through the ranks of both military and private service to where he...

How do we get out of this mess? A Latino leaders survey.(The Economy Survey)
February 1, 2009... The recent inauguration of President Barack Obama was one of the most celebrated events n recent history. Hundreds of thousands of Americans of all races turned out to the streets in Washington, D.C. to witness an indelible moment in U.S....

A collection worth keeping: Latinos And The Nation's Future.(The Literati Corner)
February 1, 2009... A collection worth keeping: Latinos And THE Nation's Future Edited By Henry G. Cisneros [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Henry Cisneros is a passionate believer in the sheer, increasing power of the Latino population in this country. So,...

A new era for minorities: Latinos in the Obama administration.(Latinos at the White House)
February 1, 2009... With the advent of the first African-American U.S. President, the whole country set its sight on just how diversity-friendly the new Head of State was going to be. For Latinos in particular, the election of a minority President came with...

The green files.(Alvaro Sousa's alternative fuels and clean energy)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Name: Alvaro Sousa From: Porto, Portugal Job: Project Engineer Where: BMW Clean Energy USA File Under: Alternative Fuels and Clean Energy "Historically, alternative fuel concepts have been...

A farewell to history.(Where are they now?)(Mel Martinez )
February 1, 2009... After a remarkably successful bid at the U.S. Senate in 2005, Mel Martinez (R) has decided against seeking a second term. The decision came as a surprise to many, who came to admire and respect him for his hard work, dedication and commitment...

Bordeaux for every day!(The Wines I Have Tasted Lately)(Product/service evaluation)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I have confessed in the past that Bordeaux represents my comfort zone in wines. Every time I've gotten tired of trying other regions, I've always come back to Bordeaux and felt comforted by their soft touch, elegance...