A newly published study has identified a particular common link between smoking and depression, and claims that acculturation is associated with depression and the use of tobacco among Latinos.
A new report projects that Latino voting turnout is increasing overall, but still lags behind other voting groups. Latino voting turnout at the midterm elections is also expected to be lower than in 2012.
Globalization, and its exchange of ideas about norms, culture, and industry among global peers, could be the key to saving us all, according to the creator of the interculturally conscious virtual community Via Pangaea. Liesa M. Wise, a registered pro-bono investment advisor, with a complex background that includes everything from paralegal certification to TEFL certification, launched the website in July 2013 with the intention of creating a dialogue among "people of all stripes and persuasions, getting along through their version of life."
Comedian Louis C.K. can find humor in just about anything. But, he doesn't find the Common Core curriculum and standardized testing in NYC's schools funny, or so the jokes regarding the subject suggest. C.K. took to social media to rag on the practice and continued to criticize it on "The Late Show" where he appeared last Thursday evening.
The United States government's attempt to create a fictitious social media network to undermine the Communist regime in Cuba continues to anger one Central American nation. The government's silence on the issue and further revelations by The Associated Press' investigation has caused tensions between the U.S. and Costa Rica.
In Los Angeles, three veterinarians from Mexico, Guatemala and Puerto Rico were brought together to solve complex cases, educate the public on animal safety, and demonstrate the value of human-animal relationships. "Doctor Vet: Los Angeles," which airs on the Spanish-language channel Nat Geo Mundo, broadcasts the challenges of caring for dogs, cats and more exotic animals, such as lions and snakes, and the emotion, skill, creativity and sensitivity involved when operating on animals.
The International Monetary Fund released its Regional Economic Outlook report on the Western Hemisphere, and Latin America is expected to see "low" projections. Latin America and the Caribbean's economic activity is forecast to "stay in low gear" during 2014. However, the IMF report stated Mexico will experience economic growth due to the stronger recovery of the United States and "normalization" of domestic factors.
A Hispanic trade organization and a global information and measurement company identified "Upscale Latinos" as the most influential segment in the United States.
States shooting for the 90 percent goal must focus on improving the lives of low-income students and those with disabilities, according to the report; which made state policy recommendations, including a need to foster college/career readiness - by perhaps offering financial incentives to "recover" dropouts, like Texas' policy.
Recent reports have shown that the American middle class has been bested, and they are no longer the wealthiest among their global peers. The report documents the plummet of the American middle class, large pay disparities, and unbalanced distribution of wealth. The after-tax middle class income in Canada is higher than American wages. In addition, European low-income residents earn more than American low-income residents.
According to a new report by Pew Research Center, immigration is not the biggest contributor to the United States' growing Latino population anymore. Instead, Latino births in America itself are the biggest driving force.
Hand-harvested Peruvian Pima cotton panties, inspirational quotes printed on the interior, high quality and custom detail is what’s offered to buyers of Naja’s undergarments. Comfortable, high-quality fabric at comfortable prices; and that comfort trickles down to the Colombian mothers working behind the scenes, as the company helps to make their lives more pleasant.
Midnight Mexican meal fixes are offered almost exclusively by Taco Bell. But, the international fast-food chain, which was founded in Downey, California during the spring of 1962 and has more than 6,500 locations, is launching a posh version of itself, entitled U.S. Taco Co. and Urban Taproom -- and apparently, it’s pretty awesome.
The Obama administration, immigration, and deportation have been lumped topics within recent years, and will continue to be as long as undocumented immigrants continue to be removed from the country at unparalleled rates. The New York Times reported that while the president has aimed his boot at kicking out "criminals, gang bangers, people who are hurting the community, not students... folks who are here just because they're trying to figure out how to feed their families," New York Times analysis shows that more than 60 are guilty of minor infractions.
