Category: BlogBeat
Report Back from the Commission on the Status of Women
By Kim Weichel, CEO Peace X Peace Participating in the annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) conference at the UN is one of the highlights of my year. It is the time when thousands of accomplished and passionate women of all ages come together in one place to share their work, wisdom, experiences, [...]
Three trends that Latinos need to pay attention to
By Andres Ramirez LatinoYurbano Here are some trends that Latinos need to pay attention to, and start to prepare for, in order to take advantage and capitalize when the time arrives. As a consistent central theme we will need time and education to be ready for these opportunities. Those that are ready and enter first [...]
Too early to tell if drug war in Mexico is being won
By Slyvia Longmire Mexico’s Drug War “Head of Northern Command says it is too early to tell if drug war in Mexico is being won.” Here’s an excerpt from this article translation from Mexico’s La Jornada, and found on America’s MexicoBlog: “The head of U.S. Northern Command said today it is ‘too early to [...]
Jesús Malverde, the Mexican Robin Hood?
By Juan Miret A Hispanic Matter Saintliness and crime. Can they occur together? Not usually, but when it comes to Jesús Malverde, the rule is broken. His image is found in popular altars – of course, without the approval of the Catholic Church. Worshippers, ranging from drug lords to poor farmers, have made his grave, [...]
On Patriotism and Civic Duty: An Evolutionist’s view on what makes a true American patriot
By David Sloan Wilson This View of Life I’m attending an event called the Guiding Lights Weekend at the Seattle Center, the site of the 1962 World’s Fair and therefore a 50-year old vision of the future. Evidently, we were supposed to be zipping around in monorails and living in buildings like the space needle [...]
My Journey to Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis: A Blessing in Disguise
Anonymous New Latina: Psychology Corner (Editor’s Note: This is part III of a three-part series under our “New Latina Voices” column. Part I is HERE and Part II is HERE.) Baby on Board Many people cannot have children; I should have considered myself lucky. Most of the women I know who share the good news [...]
In the news: Librotraficantes in Arizona, Anaya, Valdes, Díaz
By Jessica DeLeon The Hispanic Reader Arizona: • The Librotraficante Caravan will kick off March 12 on its journey to distribute Latino-themed books that have been banned in Tucson classrooms. Aztec Muse founder Tony Diaz is spearheading the tour, which starts in Houston and hosts events during its stops in San Antonio, El Paso and [...]
Regulations Every Mother Should Love: Ground-Level Ozone (Smog) And Particle Pollution (Soot)
By Moms Clean Air Force Ground-level Ozone (Smog) and Particle Pollution (Soot) Standards The Clean Air Act requires EPA to set standards for ozone, particulates and other kinds of pollution — and to periodically review and update those standards to make sure they provide adequate public health protection. Unlike the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, the Ozone [...]
Latest Travel Trend
Traveling Latina Over the last year I have noticed a wedding trend happening, couples asking their friends to help them pay for their honeymoon. If you think about it, it makes sense! Many of these couples have already been living together for a while so really they don’t need their house furnished or fancy plates. [...]
Modern Alchemy’s Secrets to Longevity: Forget What You CAN’T Eat and Focus on What You CAN…..
By Carlyn Montes De Oca Modern Alchemy Oh No! Now What Can’t I Eat? When patients call me for nutritional consultations I can sometimes feel that they are bracing themselves to hear the bad news – which of their favorite foods they no longer can eat. Well yes, chances are there are going to be [...]
