Latino Leaders articles from May 2008

Latino Leaders archives from May 2008

San Antonio, Texas.(PUBLISHER'S LETTER)
May 1, 2008... One of the best cities for Latinos in America, where great leaders from the past, present and the future make the city a great place to be. Recently, we went there to meet with Frank Herrera for an interview. Frank is a terrific lawyer who has...

From my desk.
May 1, 2008... I must confess that I was having a bit of a mental block thinking of what to I write about for this issue, and it finally dawned on me that maybe I was trying way too hard to come up with some really fancy way to introduce the edition, which in...

Dear editor.(AND FROM YOURS)(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2008... Dear Editor: I would like to say that we love your magazine & admire the hard work for every. issue that you guys send out. Sulieng Esparza Via email Congrats on the magazine. Thank God for Google, that's how I found you....

Corrections.(AND FROM YOURS)(Correction notice)
May 1, 2008... In our April edition, Sylvia Garcia's article was incorrectly attributed to Judi Jordan. The article was skillfully written by Cesar Arredondo.

Que Syrah, Syrah ...(WINE ZONE)
May 1, 2008... In the early 1990s, I fell in love with a grape variety called Syrah. Wine enthusiasts do this from time to time, and I am no exception to the rule. On many evenings after a long day at work at our winery, I'd grab a bite with my friend...

About Latino food and wine.(LL CELLAR)(Buyers guide)
May 1, 2008... I constantly receive letters asking me how I dare to suggest that Mexican or Cuban or Peruvian food can taste great with wine, and I'm always emphasizing my deep inclination for Sizzling Fajitas and a good Chardonnay, mole enchiladas with a...

Leaders in the environment.(REFLECTIONS ON LEADERSHIP)
May 1, 2008... The energy and environmental sectors are crucial to the everyday lives of 6.3 billion people worldwide. Rather than just being about supply, demand, technology, etc., these sectors are ultimately about people: the people they serve; the people...

The buzz May 08.(LATINO LEADERS NEWS)
May 1, 2008... Hello, dear readers! Ready for another look at what's going on in Latino news? Well, here we go!. With the 2008 presidential race in the spotlight, it only seems fitting to recognize HITN's groundbreaking presentation of "Destination...

Alberto Mendoza: champion of clean air.(THE CLEAN AIR ADVOCATE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Alberto Mendoza makes no bones about the importance of clean air. With more than 13 years of nonprofit experience, Mendoza, the current President and CEO of the Coalition for Clean Air (CCA), is the first Latino...

Trading the courtroom for the kitchen: Chef Lorena Garcia: Lorena Garcia had all the elements she needed to have a successful paralegal career--years of study, knowledge and training, and even a degree. Still, the delicious aroma of a cooking career stimulated Garcia's appetite for something else.(The Culinary Corner)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] So much so, that upon completing law studies, she enrolled in the renowned Johnson & Wales University Culinary Arts School. Today, she is a well-recognized face of Latino cuisine through such shows as "Cocinando con...

A new breed of power: Latinos in energy.(Cover story)
May 1, 2008... So much of every day life is based on faith, and not just on Sundays. Whenever we flip a switch, we expect the lights to turn on and when we heat the gas oven, we expect to be able to bake a cake. Consumers today may be more concerned with the...

Our leaders said it.(QUOTES)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "The message this Republican move sends is no different than the message Republicans nationwide send to Hispanics when they campaign using immigration to divide Americans. Instead of embracing the ideals that bring...

How green are you?(The Quiz)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... Think you got the scoop on how to help the environment? Take this quiz and find out just how much you know, or don't, about conservation. The answers may surprise you! (1) Every time you flush a standard toilet, you use--gallons of water....

Rethinking energy: George Sterzinger: Executive Director, REPP: global warming and climate changes are rarely out of the headlines, with carbon dioxide emissions from heavy industry shouldering the blame for overheating the planet.(Interview)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Renewable energy is widely seen as, if not a cure, at least a way to slow down industrial excess and make Earth a greener, more environmentally friendly place, and leading the way towards a greener national energy...

Farewell to an old friend: LACERS: Raul Aguallo retires.(EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE)
May 1, 2008... Los Angeles, CA -- On March 27, 2008, amongst old friends, peers, proteges and family, LACERS veteran Raul Aguallo celebrated his retirement from public service after 33 illustrious years with the California Pension System. Roberto, a tireless...

Environmentalists.(PORTFOLIO)(environmentalists Karen Lloreda, Claudia Ornelas, Omar Freilla, Karla Osorio, Arturo Angeles, James Alamillo and Adi Carter)
May 1, 2008... A yoga instructor determined to enforce recycling. A water analyst committed to improving the water quality of the California and Latin American coast. A former Peace Corps volunteer who is now using innovative methods to recycle and reuse...

The vigilant visionary: Roger Rivera: Chairman, NLCCC.(OPEN INTERVIEW)(Interview)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Roger Rivera, President and Founder of the National Hispanic Environmental Council (NHEC), and Chair of the National Latino Coalition on Climate Change (NLCCC), is an urbanist. Born in the Bronx and raised in Queens...

Making a case for global energy: Author Robert Bryce: author Robert Bryce is a beekeeper, has solar panels on the roof of his house, home schools his children, and describes his background as a journalist as being somewhat from the left.(THE ENVIRONMENTAL INSURGENT)(Interview)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] His new book, which slams the cries for energy independence as a "Gusher of Lies" might not be what would be expected from an author who has investigated the Enron fiasco in his book Pipe Dreams and the big oil...

A fighter for the people: Frank Herrera, Jr.: founder, the Law Offices of Frank Herrera Chairman and President, HERO Assemblers & HERO Logistics.(THE PUBLISHER'S INTERVIEW)(Interview)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Frank Herrera's parents had one big dream: that all their children would obtain an education. The problem was, they were in Edna, Texas, and the school system then did not allow Mexicans to mix with Whites. ...

Hasblady Guzman.(THE ENVIRONMENTAL ARTISTE)(Interview)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For beauty expert Hasblady Guzman, making women feel beautiful inside and out is a mission of a lifetime. "I have so many brilliant clients who come in to my salon, doctors and lawyers who are incredibly successful...