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The Treasured Memory
April 30, 2012 – 7:08 am | 21 Comments

A Favorite Bedtime Story
I often wonder about what my children will remember from their childhood.
Any sweet memories I have of being little all involve my abuela. My grandmother is the one who raised me and …

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Powerful Women: Running Countries and Dominating Your Fall TV
August 21, 2009 – 5:00 am | No Comment
Powerful Women: Running Countries and Dominating Your Fall TV

At No. 1, for the fourth consecutive year, is German Chancellor Angela Merkel. No. 11 is Cristina Fernandez, president of Argentina, No. 22, Michelle Bachelet, president of Chile and at No. 45 is Ana Patricia …

A Pitbull Gets Keys and You Get a Latina Book List
August 20, 2009 – 6:04 am | No Comment
A Pitbull Gets Keys and You Get a Latina Book List

The rapper Pitbull, a Miami-raised Cubanito named Armando, got the keys to the city. Viejitas everywhere must be fainting. His lyrics are not always safe for tender ears.
From the Associated Press story:
Pitbull burst this year …

Top Latino Businesses and Frugal Finds
August 18, 2009 – 5:59 am | One Comment
Top Latino Businesses and Frugal Finds

Mary Ellen Trevino, daughter of a Mexican woman and
American man, grew up in a small Texas town near
the Mexican border and now runs a multi-million
dollar company providing services to the U.S.
government. You can read more …

Pa’ribba. Latino Models and Lawyers
August 11, 2009 – 5:56 am | No Comment
Pa’ribba. Latino Models and Lawyers

Dania Ramirez, the 29-year-old Dominican actress best known for her role as ‘Maya Herrera’ on NBC’s popular hit series Heroes, is the newest beautiful cara of COVERGIRL cosmetics.
Dania also was in the third installment of the X-MEN …

Menu Monday – Quick and easy. I mean it.
August 10, 2009 – 11:26 am | One Comment
Menu Monday – Quick and easy. I mean it.

Do you ever find yourself picking up those mini cookbooks at the checkout line in the grocery store?
You know the ones. The titles always promise “quick and easy.” But (and you can just trust me …

Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor
August 7, 2009 – 6:46 am | No Comment
Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor

All over the national and international news today — The confirmation of Sonia Sotomayor as the first Supreme Court Justice of Latin origin — Nyorican, to be exact.
USA Today had a round-up of reaction from …

America Libre Book Giveaway – and the winners are….
August 1, 2009 – 8:38 am | 2 Comments
America Libre Book Giveaway – and the winners are….

You remember the contest we had to giveaway Raul Ramos y Sanchez‘s book, America Libre?
Well, we had the drawing as promised and have chosen five lucky winners.
Congratulations to the winners of  new book, America Libre.
Thanks …

La Raza and Latino Films
July 27, 2009 – 6:09 am | 2 Comments
La Raza and Latino Films

The National Council of La Raza is holding its annual meeting in Chicago through tomorrow. Not without controversy. Among the speakers, Melinda Gates. You can read her full speech on education here. And, you can follow some happenings …

Free Latin Music Downloads y a Vampy Laugh
July 22, 2009 – 5:55 am | One Comment
Free Latin Music Downloads y a Vampy Laugh

This story on how children — and adults — become bilingual was at the top of the Yahoo news all day yesterday. In case you missed it, researchers are trying to apply how babies and …

Weekend Link Love
July 17, 2009 – 8:58 am | One Comment
Weekend Link Love

Summer has finally made it’s arrival!  Hopefully you’ll be enjoying the beach or a BBQ with friends.  For those moments you sneak inside to cool off, here are some refreshing links.

Our family’s summer is filled …