Latino Leaders articles from June 2007

Latino Leaders archives from June 2007

Publishers letter.
June 1, 2007... Recently, we began to wonder what Eduardo Najera, former Dallas Mavericks and current Denver Nuggets NBA player, was doing these days. Ever since our last interview for Latino Leaders in March of 2003, we had kept the impression that he was a...

My favorite American wines.(LL CELLAR)(buyer's guide)(Buyers guide)
June 1, 2007... My dear friend Bulmaro Montes wanted to throw away the entire 2004 production of his Cabernet Sauvignon. All 2.3 tons of it. "It's not exactly what I want!"--he told me and his family. "But it's good! Actually, it's great, delicious, elegant,...

To decant or not to decant.(A Winemaker's Journal)
June 1, 2007... You're at a restaurant and order a special red wine with your dinner. The question from your sommelier is, "Would you like me to decant that for you?" Most people assume you're supposed to say yes, but aren't sure why. Personally, my...

Hello, dear readers!(The Buzz: LATINO LEADERS NEWS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Here we are in the middle of the summer swelter, and things are hot. Not just outside, but also in Latino news. It seems that summer's smoking, thanks to the many things that Latinos are doing out there. Especially when it comes to winning...

Latino Coalition.(The Buzz: LATINO LEADERS NEWS)
June 1, 2007... And speaking of awards, did you know that the Latino Coalition will present a new award to the producers of the film "Little Cuba?" Yes, members of the coalition decided it was time to pay tribute to movie producers who spotlight important...

Sonia Molina.(The Buzz: LATINO LEADERS NEWS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Over in California, Dr. Sonia Molina is having a cool summer. Recently, the California Speaker of the Assembly selected her as this year's Woman of Distinction for the 46th Assembly District. Sonia won the award for the dedication she shows to...

Margo Candela.(The Buzz: LATINO LEADERS NEWS)
June 1, 2007... You know, one of my favorite things about summer is summer reading. That's why I'd like to recommend you "Underneath it All," Margo Candela's debut book. Critics are lauding the book, saying that it's like a mix of "The West Wing" and "Sex in...

Mario Chavez.(The Buzz: LATINO LEADERS NEWS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... And speaking of reading lists... put "The Kids on the Block" on yours. Written by new author Mario Chavez, the book takes you through the lives and times of a set of neighbors, starting from their childhood and going into adulthood. I heard...

Erik Estrada.(The Buzz: LATINO LEADERS NEWS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Hearing about Chavez's work put me in mind of my childhood. My family and I used to like to watch "ChiPS," a popular hit TV series about California Highway patrolmen. And speaking about ChiPS, I heard that Erik Estrada, who played Officer...

Hector Galan.(The Buzz: LATINO LEADERS NEWS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... While we're on the subject of TV, u may want to catch "The War," S's upcoming documentary series on World War II. This is the highly controversial film that created much ado about Latino GIs being left out, but now that PBS has hired film and...

Ishmael Nuno.(The Buzz: LATINO LEADERS NEWS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... School may be out for the summer, but education is definitely heating up, and USC is leading the way, thanks to Ishmael Nuno, an assistant professor of cardio thoracic surgery at USC's Keck School of Medicine. Nuno won the Louis B. Russell Jr....

Summer's also a hot time for business news, and there's a lot going on right now.(The Buzz: LATINO LEADERS NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Summer's also a hot time for business news, and there's a lot going on right now. Take, for instance, the news that Luis Miguel Cuenca joined the Latina-owned Market Vision as VP/ Creative Director. Luis is definitely a veteran of Latino...

National Association of Hispanic Publications.(The Buzz: LATINO LEADERS NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Speaking of new leadership, the National Association of Hispanic Publications elected Clara Padilla Andrews of Portland, OR's "El Hispanic News" to serve as its new president. Still no word on who will serve as the group's new CEO and executive...

California's State Athletic Commission.(The Buzz: LATINO LEADERS NEWS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Entertainment lawyer Peter Lopez has also received an appointment of his own. He was recently named to California's State Athletic Commission, which regulates professional boxing statewide. Peter is definitely no stranger to sports regulation....

United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.(The Buzz: LATINO LEADERS NEWS)
June 1, 2007... And let's not forget the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. They've got lots of things going on right now, starting with news that USHCC Foundation General Counsel Melinda Guzman was appointed to the Federal Home Loan Bank of San...

After the governorship: Bill Owens: former Governor, state of Colorado.(THE PUBLISHER'S INTERVIEW)(Interview)
June 1, 2007... Not many governors in this country can boast to have left their incumbency with a clean record and their heads high, but Bill Owens can. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Owens worked for 20 years in the private sector as a consultant with Deloitte...

Our leaders said it.(LATINO LEADERS QUOTES)
June 1, 2007... "This is the most ambitious climate change plan by a major American city. We can't wait for Washington to act. As city leaders, we have a responsibility to confront the gathering climate crisis." --L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa,...

Paying it forward: a chat with Eduardo Najera: reserve forward, NBA's Denver Nuggets.(OPEN INTERVIEW)(Interview)(Company overview)
June 1, 2007... Despite all the glory that Denver Nuggets' Forward Eduardo Najera has achieved in his professional life, he has never forgotten his roots or his fellow countrymen. The moral values he learned from his family and friends since his childhood have...

The list 101 top leaders of the Latino community in the U.S.(Cover story)
June 1, 2007... Here they are again: one hundred and one of the most compelling, dedicated and successful examples of leadership in this country. Most are Latinos, some are not, but all of them share one common denominator: they are the forces currently...

A passion for people.(LEADERSHIP LANDING presented by Southwest Airlines)
June 1, 2007... It's not unusual to find Southwest Airlines on lists touting its Customer Service, operational efficiency, or financial success. This time, however, Southwest turns the tables and salutes two outstanding Leaders, Antonio Tijerino and Laura...

Trendsetters of the auto industry.(LEADERS OF INDUSTRY)(Company overview)
June 1, 2007... There is little doubt that the automotive industry, particularly in the U.S., has benefited quite significantly from the dedication, expertise, and sometimes even the entrepreneurial spirit of Latinos in this country. In the following pages we...