Hispanic Business Magazine

Bilingual Child-Development Center Serves Latino Families

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 11:49:06 PST

Four-year-old Victoria Garcia likes learning English and is not looking forward to leaving her preschool. "I want to stay here; I don't want to go to kindergarten," she said. "I like to listen, and I like to stay here. I like to read more." Victoria attends Jose Marti Child Development Center, a bilingual Spanish and English preschool at El Centro de la Raza of Seattle on Beacon Hill....

The Key for Workers: Be Open and Ready to Change

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 11:49:06 PST

You'd better get used to change, says futurist Ed Barlow, because it's not going to go away, or even slow down. And, by the way, learning to speak Mandarin might not be a bad idea. "We're into a continuum of incredible structural change," Barlow says....

Mortgage Write-Downs Not Over, Some Say

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 09:29:20 PST

WASHINGTON (UPI via COMTEX) -- Two critical players in U.S. mortgage financing have stumbled badly since the first of the year, a signal that huge write-downs aren't over, analysts said. The government-backed Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.'s stock value dropped 18 percent in one day, while the Federal National Mortgage Association dropped 16 percent, The Washington Post reported....

Another Twist in Microsoft, Yahoo Saga

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 08:27:24 PST

Steve Ballmer and Carl Icahn are suddenly on a first-name basis, and their familiarity has resulted in another twist in the Microsoft-Yahoo saga....

After Building Boom, Work Eludes Day Laborers

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 08:27:23 PST

MIAMI -- Here, he waits -- sometimes up to eight hours -- in hopes that a passing pickup truck or van en route to a job site will stop and offer him work, even for a fraction of what he earned only a year ago....

Legendary Oilman Pickens' Plan Would Revamp U.S. Power Policy

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 08:27:23 PST

T. Boone Pickens has a plan to solve the country's $700 billion-a-year dependence on foreign oil. Replace gasoline with natural gas. Replace natural gas-fired power plants with wind, solar, nuclear and clean coal....

Siemens Plans Big Job Cuts as Economy Slows

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 08:27:23 PST

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McCain Called Small-Business Ally

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 08:27:23 PST

More than 20 small-business owners from central Virginia, including a former Barack Obama supporter, said yesterday that they think John McCain's low-tax policies would help small-business owners in Virginia and the rest of the nation....

Businesses Offer Shorter Days, Relaxed Dress in Summer

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 08:27:23 PST

Come the end of the week, Ken Springer would rather be fishing. Lucky for Springer, his employer, the Economic Development Council of the Bloomington-Normal Area, lets out at noon Fridays during the summer....

U.S. Regulators to Strengthen Financial Infrastructure, says Fed Chairman

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 08:27:23 PST

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China's Pre-Olympics Media Clampdown

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 08:27:23 PST

While the Beijing Olympics were expected to usher in a period of greater media freedom in China, as the final countdown for the Games nears, the vise on the media is getting tighter. That's the conclusion of a report released on July 7 by Human Rights Watch, entitled "China's Forbidden Zones, Shutting the Media out of Tibet and Other 'Sensitive' Stories." ...

High Oil Prices Hit India's Airlines

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 08:27:23 PST

India's airlines have been flying high these past years as deregulation powered a booming industry. Over the past four years, six new airlines took off from Indian tarmacs, serving 100,000 passengers a day....

Pending Home Sales Fall 4.7 Percent

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 08:27:23 PST

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A measurement of pending home sales fell to its third-lowest reading on record in May as the housing market's recovery continued to prove elusive. The National Association of Realtors' seasonally adjusted index of pending sales for existing homes fell 4.7 percent to 84.7 from an upwardly revised April reading of 88.9. The index was 14 percent below year-ago levels....

Death of Hortensia R. Magana

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 17:00:06 PST

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif., July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Hortensia R. Magana, who started out in the United States as a simple factory worker to eventually lead and own one of the largest tortilla wholesalers in the nation, passed away Tuesday, July 1st, surrounded by family and friends....

Fundacion Azteca America Continues Voter Registration Campaign with New Public Service Announcements on Azteca America Network

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 17:00:05 PST

LOS ANGELES, July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Fundacion Azteca America, the non-profit arm of Azteca America dedicated to improving the lives of U.S. Latino residents, in conjunction with the Azteca America network, launches a massive public service announcement voter registration campaign....

Computers Rule, but Workers Needed Who Can Deal with Them

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:51:09 PST

DECATUR -- Computers rule the workplace. Yet numbers have fallen off of students pursuing a career in information technology, and as a result, businesses are noticing a shortage of skilled workers in the field, according to a recent article in USA Today....

BlackBerry Use: Too Much Work or Just a Perk?

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:51:09 PST

Just before going to bed, you thumb through the inbox on your BlackBerry to check updates from work. You send out a few directives before turning in. Some would say you're getting a jump on the next day's work. Others say it's billable hours....

Stocks Fall on Worries About Financial Sector

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:51:09 PST

NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks lost more ground in extremely volatile trading Monday, as investors recoiled at a cautious economic outlook from a Federal Reserve official and the possibility of more financial troubles of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac....

Treasuries Move Higher on Economic Concerns

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:51:09 PST

NEW YORK (AP) -- Treasury bonds rose Monday as investors fled the stock market amid growing concerns about the financial sector. A Federal Reserve official warned that financial companies' problems might worsen, and a Wall Street analyst raised questions about government lenders Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae....

Microsoft Boosts Yahoo Rebels Deal Talk

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:21:32 PST

SAN FRANCISCO (dpa) - Microsoft handed a huge boost to Yahoo's rebel shareholders Monday saying it was open to a "major transaction" with the company if the board is replaced at next month's annual meeting....

10 Big Tips for Small Businesses

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:21:32 PST

CNNMoney.com recently ranked Whatcom County as the 28th best place in the United States to live and launch a new business. In 2004, Bellingham led the state in business creation, with 14 new ventures per 1,000 residents, according to the Washington State Employment Security Department....

Anheuser-Busch Calls InBev Attempt to Remove Board 'Self-Serving'

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:21:32 PST

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McDonald's(R) Funds $100,000 Scholarships to Four Hispanic Students

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:00:04 PST

OAK BROOK, Ill., July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's announced today the selection of four Hispanic high school seniors who will each receive a college scholarship of $100,000 to fulfill their college dreams. The students -- selected for their academic achievement, financial need and community service -- will be awarded $25,000 per year for the next four years beginning this fall....

March of Dimes Announces Nursing Scholarship Recipients

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 13:00:06 PST

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Eight exceptional registered nurses have been awarded scholarships from the March of Dimes for graduate studies in the field of maternal-child nursing, it was announced today....

National Discussion on Tourism Regarding El Salvador's Federal Plan for 2020

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 13:00:05 PST

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- A national discussion was held July 1, 2008 that mapped out the way for adjusting the Federal Tourism Plan for 2014 and extending it into 2020, with a view toward analyzing the situation of the tourist sector in its new international context, reported El Salvador's Ministry of Tourism (MITUR)....

A Constellation of Stars Light up the Screen at the Ninth Annual New York International Latino Film Festival

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:41:07 PST

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Latinos Desiring to Achieve the American Dream Get Help From Good Neighbors at State Farm(R)

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:40:40 PST

State Farm joins forces with NALEO to empower Latino civic engagement; and launches new educational efforts CHCI to help support Hispanic students ...

The Hispanic Got Milk? Campaign Visited Los Angeles From June 22nd- June 28th Searching for the First Ever Super Mamá!

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:39:42 PST

LOS ANGELES, July 3 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The famed Milk Mustache Mobile Tour visited Los Angeles, CA announcing got milk?'s first ever Super Mamá contest! ...

Task Force Recommends Screening for Hearing Loss in All Newborns

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:39:04 PST

ROCKVILLE, Md., July 3 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- All newborn infants should be screened for congenital hearing loss that is present at birth, according to a new recommendation from the U.S....

Nestle Juicy Juice Kicks Off Summer Promoting Nutritious, Active Lifestyle Choices Among Latino Children, Families

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:38:35 PST

From July to September, Copita Juicy Juice will encourage Hispanics to exercise and eat well ...

Hispanic Artist Showcase Hits the Road This Summer

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:38:06 PST

Sabrosura Art Tour will travel Texas and New Mexico CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, July 3 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Two iconic Texas brands are collaborating this summer to showcase Hispanic artists from across the country with the Sabrosura Art Tour....

Governor Beshear Announces Rancho Poultry to Locate Food Processing Facility in Lebanon, KY

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:37:36 PST

Project will create approximately 250 jobs, invest over $43 million in the region FRANKFORT, Ky., July 3 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Governor Steve Beshear and Economic Development Cabinet Secretary John Hindman today announced the location of Rancho Poultry LLC to Marion County....

Plans Announced for Largest Boston-Area Hispanic Health/Music Festival;

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:37:03 PST

CELEBRA LA VIDA CON SALUD & MUSICA TO HOLD 2ND ANNUAL FESTIVAL IN BOSTON CITY PLAZA - JULY 13; MILLIE QUEZADA HEADLINES ENTERTAINMENT ...

Housing Bill: U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz Demands President Bush and Congress Include $4 Billion CDBG Neighborhood Stabilization Package to Restore Economic Damage

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:36:33 PST

Foreclosure Crisis Is a National Problem Demanding a National Investment ...

Yahoo! Telemundo Reveals the Summer BUZZ-worthy Searches for June, Highlights Top 10 Searches in Three Popular Search Categories

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:35:17 PST

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4 Million Babies Born Each Year in United States; $8 Million That Shows You Care About All of Them!

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:34:29 PST

March of Dimes and Kmart-Working Together for Stronger, Healthier Babies WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 2 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- As the incidence of premature birth rises in the U.S., Kmart's partnership with March of Dimes is steadfast....

2008 LULAC Convention Kicks Off With Aggressive Agenda for Country's Current and Future Leaders

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:00:06 PST

WASHINGTON, July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- As registration opened at the Washington Hilton for the 79th Annual League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) National Convention, the atmosphere was far from whimsical or carefree....

Locus Launches EZ011.com - Offers Free Trial Service

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:00:06 PST

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Locus Telecommunications, has announced the availability of EZ011.com[SM], its newest international dial-around service that makes calling, from any phone, easy and economical....

Discuss Finances, Final Wishes with Elderly Parents

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 08:27:45 PST

DALLAS -- It is the one discussion that adult children must have with their aging parents. Many cringe and avoid it because the subject's so sensitive -- your parents' finances, how they're organized, and what their last wishes are....

Keep Your Ears Sharp--Protect Them From ipods and Other MP3 Players

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 08:27:45 PST

Samantha Harper and Francheska Salcedo wait for their bus at S. 6th Street along Nicollet Mall, all a-dangle with hoop earrings, purses and the white cords of their MP3 player headphones. "Right now, it's up all the way," says Harper, 19, of Minneapolis, referring to her MP3 player's volume, which competes with the urban din at the corner....

Franchising Lures Buyers With Prospect of Independence, Support

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 08:27:45 PST

Olivier Hecht is a corporate dropout. Just three months after getting laid off from Circuit City in June 2007, he purchased a Handyman Matters home-improvement franchise and struck out on his own. He hasn't looked back....

'Please Remove Your Laptop' May Go Away

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 08:27:45 PST

WASHINGTON (UPI via COMTEX) -- Removing laptop computers from their cases at U.S. airport security checkpoints may end soon, as federal inspectors finalize details easing the restriction. The U.S....

Univision Touts Top Spots in Newscasts

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 08:27:45 PST

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InBev to File Consent Statement with SEC to Remove Anheuser Board Members

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 08:27:45 PST

BRUSSELS (Thomson Financial) -- Belgian brewer InBev SA said it will file a statement with the SEC, the U.S. regulator, seeking to remove the board of directors of Anheuser-Busch Companies Inc. in order to enable shareholders to vote directly on its $65 per share offer....

iPhone 3G Has Business Appeal

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 06:41:44 PST

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California Coastal Wildfires Rage, More Heat to Come

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 06:41:44 PST

SANTA BARBARA (UPI via COMTEX) -- Thousands of firefighters battled wildfires at Big Sur and near Santa Barbara on the California coast Saturday as the forecast called for more heat next week. The National Weather Service said hot dry weather is expected to move into the area, making the job of containing the fires more difficult....

NBC Sees Olympics as Research Opportunity

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 06:41:44 PST

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In Tough Times, Make Your 401(k) a Priority

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 05:54:47 PST

Rising gas and food prices and a stock market slump are starting to prompt people to reduce or suspend contributions to their 401(k) retirement plans. Charles Schwab, for instance, said that more than 7 percent of participants in 401(k)s it administers reduced or stopped their contributions in the first quarter of this year, up from 5.8 percent the year before....

Obama Leads McCain Nationally

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 05:54:47 PST

Likely Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama leads likely Republican nominee John McCain in a Gallup poll released Sunday. The Gallup Poll Daily tracking shows Obama leading McCain, 48 percent to 42 percent....

Advisers Working on McCain's Style

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 05:54:47 PST

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NBC and Partners to Acquire Weather Channel for $3.5 bln

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 05:54:47 PST

General Electric Co. unit NBC Universal and two financial partners are expected to reach a deal to buy the Weather Channel as soon as this weekend, the Wall Street Journal reported in its online edition....

Retirement Accounts Dipping

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 05:54:47 PST

When millions of U.S. investors open their second-quarter retirement account statements soon they might be disappointed with their dividends, analysts say. Most investors will find their stock and bond funds in 401(k) and individual retirement accounts sank between April and June amid skyrocketing fuel prices and a slowing economy, The Boston Globe reported Sunday....

Swimming: Phelps Gets a Shot at 7 Golds; Torres' Remarkable Journey Continues

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 05:54:47 PST

Michael Phelps will get another shot at Mark Spitz's Olympic record in Beijing after locking up his eight-race schedule by winning the 100-meter butterfly at the U.S....

From Facebook to MyBo: The Social Becomes Political

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 05:54:47 PST

Last November, Mark Penn, Hillary Clinton's former campaign strategist, derisively said that Barack Obama's supporters "look like Facebook." Chris Hughes takes that as a compliment....

Employers Fight Curbs on Illegal Immigrants

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 05:54:47 PST

Under pressure from the toughest crackdown on illegal immigration in two decades, employers across the United States are fighting back in state legislatures, U.S....

China to Suspend Some Heavy Industry As Games Near

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 05:54:47 PST

With Beijing struggling to clear polluted skies before the Olympics in August, the nearby industrial port of Tianjin has ordered 40 factories to suspend some operations for two months as part of a broader effort to improve air quality during the Games, state media reported....

G-8 Summit, U.S. Faces Challenges Over Dollar, Oil Price And Climate Change

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 05:54:47 PST

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Nadal Dethrones Federer

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 05:54:47 PST

We thought we had seen it all when Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal in five wonderful sets here 12 months ago, but the world's two greatest players surpassed that display with a match of astounding drama here last night....

A Constellation of Stars Light up the Screen at the Ninth Annual New York International Latino Film Festival

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 03:00:04 PST

NEW YORK, July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF), presented by HBO, returns for its Ninth Annual Edition from July 22-27 and is proud to announce its biggest line-up yet with over 100 national and international films, documentaries and shorts....