Latinas in the Media

The Latino Honor Society Presents: Latinas in the Media Speakers include: Michelle Herrera Mulligan, Writer for TIME Maria T. Alvarez, Writer for the New York Post Lisa Wixon, Author Sofia Quintero, Founder of Chica Luna Productions Erica Gonzalez, Reporter for El Diario Elisha Miranda, Founder of Sister Outsider Entertainment Date: April 25, 2008 Time: 6:00pm–8:30pm …

Oil Tops Inflation-Adjusted Record Set in 1980

The day’s highest trading price, $103.95 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, broke the record set in April 1980 during the second oil shock. That price, $39.50 a barrel, equals $103.76 today, when adjusted for inflation. For full article go to: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/04/business/worldbusiness/04oil.html?ex=1362373200&en=026b626338002ccc&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

Fed Chief Signals He’s Open to More Rate Cuts

WASHINGTON — Ben S. Bernanke, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, signaled his readiness on Wednesday to further reduce interest rates even though inflation has picked up speed.  “We are in the most significant economic troubles since at least 1998,” Mr. Frank said. “And the single biggest cause was a failure for regulation to keep …

Poll is a Reality Check on the Latino Vote

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Recent commentary and analysis by pundits on the Latino vote has been long on opinion and short on reality. As the presidential primary election moves to Texas, Latino voters find themselves in the spotlight. Latino voters line up to cast their ballots in this year’s primaries. Latinos are estimated to be one-third …

Study Shows Religious Life is More Fluid in the US

More than a quarter of adult Americans have left the faith of their childhood to join another religion or none at all, according to a survey of religious affiliation by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life. The report, titled “U.S. Religious Landscape Survey,” depicts a highly fluid and diverse national religious life. For …

End Game in Kosovo

For an excellent, albeit graphic series of audio slide shows on the history of war torn Kosovo, click unto: http://www.nytimes.com/packages/html/world/20071209_KOSOVO_FEATURE/index.html