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JLO & Marc Anthony: The Curse of the Successful Woman
July 20, 2011
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I’m a fan of Jennifer Lopez, as evidenced by the posts “J-LO: Gillette Gams of Gold“ and “Globe Is Golden, Lovely Ladies are Latinas” because she is one of the few women who looks like me (to be clear, I am Read More...
The High Heeled Kitchen Video: Q & A with “Top” Chef Richard Sandoval
July 19, 2011
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I am a chica with a serious appetite. I love to eat as much as I adore the rituals around food: family gatherings, learning how to make arepas or arroz con coco while chatting with PAPI, celebrations of milestones and holidays as Read More...
Anatomy of an Immigration Debate: Brown Faces at the White House
July 11, 2011
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“E pluribus unum” –Motto found on the seal of the United States The dictum “Out of many, one” is as ubiquitous–officially–as it is defining of U.S. mythology. It is imprinted on money which underscores how critical it is to the Read More...
The High Heeled Kitchen – Cozumel Ceviche Video
July 6, 2011
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Ceviche. Food of the gods, savored year-round in Latin American tropical coastal communities. This fish dish is also perfecto for summer. Some people fear raw fish. ¡Silly rabbit!, says the chica who’s paid the dear price of reckless-but ooh-soooo-goooood eating Read More...
6 Minute Career Climb: Moving Up, Moving On Video
June 29, 2011
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6 Minute Career Climb Tip of the Day: The People Who Ask Are the Ones Who Get Noticed. “6 Minute Career Climb: More Money” reveals how to secure the best compensation package once you’re offered the job. ”6 Minute Career Climb: Read More...
Senator McCain’s Definition of Illegal Could Mean You
June 21, 2011
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Senior Arizona Senator and former Republican presidential candidate John McCain ignited a firestorm of criticism over his comments last weekend that the tragic wildfires raging in his state were set by “people who have crossed our border illegally.” He immediately Read More...
Pulling NAHJ Back From the Brink
June 20, 2011
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The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) is on the brink: NAHJ reported in December a $240 million dollar deficit for the year. All of the full-time staff is being laid off. Officers declared the Orlando 2011 convention will be Read More...
Blogging, Journalism, & the Law
June 20, 2011
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No matter how burned out I feel by my frenetic-paced, all-in-one Wise Latina Club writer/editor/shooter/assignment desk manager/IT whiz/marketing expert, attending the annual National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) convention re-charges me, in large part because of the young, hungry reporters Read More...
