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Every Day is Magic: Ada Limón

In her 2015 collection, Bright Dead Things, a National Book Award finalist for poetry, Ada Limón writes of moving to Kentucky: “Confession: I did not want to live here.” It’s perhaps not a surprising sentiment coming from a coastally oriented person who was raised in Northern California, attended college in Seattle, and then spent over a decade in New York City.

 

But Limón and her husband, Lucas, have been in Lexington for seven years now and the effects of settling into this place are noticeable in her new book, The Carrying (Milkweed, Aug.). It’s a phenomenally lively and attentive collection replete with the trappings of living a little closer to nature. While Bright Dead Things is marked by a preponderance of light, such as images of fireflies and neon signs, The Carrying features numerous appearances by various trees, birds, and beetles. Limón also demonstrates a greater willingness to be explicit in naming colors, particularly green. “It’s crazy green, the whole book,” she says. “Lexington is the greenest place I’ve ever lived.” Similarly, where in Bright Dead Things, Limón tells a lot of stories and anecdotes, in The Carrying she is very present in her thoughts and experiences.

As it turns out, these shifts in focus have another, altogether unexpected source. While putting Bright Dead Things together, Limón was diagnosed with chronic vestibular neuronitis, which can cause bouts of vertigo. “If I’m really having vertigo, it’s pretty intense and I really have to focus,”
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Silicon Valley pledged to become more diverse. A year later, has anything changed?

Published August 30, 2021 | By admin

“Minorities remain underrepresented

Category Tech Overall Difference
Black 5.0% 15.3%
−10.3
Hispanic and Indigenous 11.1% 18.6%
−7.5
White 58.0% 59.3%
−1.3
Asian 25.1% 6.8%

 

https://www.sfchronicle.com/tech/article/Silicon-Valley-pledged-to-become-more-diverse-A-16414178.php

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posted in Computer Science, Engineering, Front Page Items, Management, News and Information, Science, Social Media

Tidjane Thiam’s Spac pursues $1.5bn Latin American fintech target

Published August 7, 2021 | By admin

“…The special purpose acquisition company of former Credit Suisse boss Tidjane Thiam is in talks to acquire two companies in Latin America, as part of plans to capitalise on rapid growth in the region’s fintech sector.

Mexican fintech group Credijusto and continental corporate data provider CIAL Dun & Bradstreet would be merged and listed in New York later this year under the plans, people familiar with the matter told the Financial Times…”

https://www.fnlondon.com/articles/tidjane-thiams-spac-pursues-1-5bn-latin-american-fintech-target-20210806

 

Posted in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Front Page Items, Management, News and Information, Uncategorized

Mexicans judge the USMCA trade deal’s first year a success

Published July 29, 2021 | By admin

“…One thing Mexicans do agree on is that the USMCA has proved a success in its first year, albeit not always for the reasons they imagined. Business is happy that the deal’s detailed strictures on regulation and governance provide a layer of protection against López Obrador’s more radical ideas. The president and his supporters like the deal’s role as a job creator, as well as its labor provisions. These help improve wages for Mexicans and have enabled moves against a union closely tied to an opposing political party.

Above all, the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of manufacturing close to home, providing a reason for U.S. businesses already in Mexico to consider expanding operations, even when the overall business climate under López Obrador is far from ideal…”

https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/analysis/mexicans-judge-the-usmca-trade-deals-first-year-a-success/

 

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Economics, Front Page Items, Immigration, Labor, Law, Management, News and Information, Political Science, Politics

Biden’s Historic Pick For Census Director Says Bureau Needs To Build Public Trust

Published July 15, 2021 | By admin

“…Robert Santos, President Biden’s nominee for director of the U.S. Census Bureau, is a step closer to a potential political appointment for the history books after testifying before Congress on Thursday.

If confirmed, Santos, who is Latinx and one of the country’s leading statisticians, would be the first person of color to become a permanent director of the bureau. The agency produces the nation’s most comprehensive public data on race, ethnicity and other demographic characteristics used to redraw voting maps, guide federal funding and enforce civil rights protections. In 1998, James F. Holmes, who is African American, temporarily headed the bureau as its acting director…”

https://www.npr.org/2021/07/15/1014539318/bidens-historic-pick-for-census-director-testifies-before-the-senate

Posted in Front Page Items, Management, News and Information

The next crisis? Homelessness.

Published July 14, 2021 | By admin

…”But now it seems there will be no more reprieves for the nation’s roughly 8 million households behind on their rent and mortgage payments. According to U.S. Census Bureau estimates, more than 4 million of those households face the likelihood of eviction in the next two months.

This prompted the Biden White House to hold a summit, encouraging cities and municipalities to develop eviction prevention plans — and take advantage of the $46 billion in emergency funds the federal government set aside to keep people in their homes.

“Renters at risk of eviction are desperate for that relief,” Susan Rice, director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, said at the event. “And landlords need to cover their bills.”…”

https://www.politico.com/newsletters/the-recast/2021/07/13/housing-crisis-evictions-black-latino-landlords-493556

Posted in Economics, Front Page Items, Management

Seven Latino heritage sites in need of protection

Published July 7, 2021 | By admin

“WASHINGTON, DC – A new report, Place, Story and Culture: An Inclusive Approach to Protecting Latino Heritage Sites, released today by the Latino Heritage Scholars, an initiative of the Hispanic Access Foundation, emphasizes the need for the protection of seven Latino heritage sites that embody the architectural, cultural and deep historical roots of the Latino community currently in need of preservation. The scholars are a group of young Latino professionals focused on historic preservation and ensuring that Latino history is protected, shared, and celebrated as part of the U.S. narrative…”

https://patch.com/michigan/farmington-mi/new-report-highlights

Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Front Page Items, History, Management, News and Information, Uncategorized

US journalist tangles with AMLO over his crime, coronavirus record

Published July 5, 2021 | By admin

“President López Obrador and United States-based Mexican journalist Jorge Ramos engaged in a robust verbal duel on Monday morning as the latter challenged the former on his record in reducing violent crime and managing the coronavirus pandemic.

Ramos, a reporter for the U.S.-based Spanish language television network Univision, appeared at López Obrador’s morning press conference — the mañanera — at the National Palace in Mexico City, and didn’t hold back when given the opportunity to probe the president…”

https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/us-journalist-tangles-with-amlo-over-his-crime-coronavirus-record/

 

Posted in Front Page Items, Journalism, Management, News and Information, Political Science, Politics, Women

UC Board of Regents votes to end affiliation with restrictive healthcare institutions

Published June 28, 2021 | By admin

“University of California Board of Regents voted on a proposed amendment Wednesday to end the UC’s affiliations with hospitals and healthcare institutions that do not follow the University’s non-discriminatory policy by 2023.

The amendment, written by UC Board of Regents Chair John Pérez, stated the UC should only affiliate with organizations that offer non-discriminatory care and refrain from entering into new affiliations with institutions with discriminatory guidelines. The amendment also protects the freedom of UC personnel working in affiliate facilities to provide care without being prohibited by any discriminatory or religious restrictions and plans to terminate any affiliations with organizations unwilling to comply with the UC’s non-discriminatory policy by Dec. 31, 2023…”

https://dailybruin.com/2021/06/27/uc-board-of-regents-votes-to-end-affiliation-with-restrictive-healthcare-institutions

Posted in Education, Front Page Items, Health, Management, News and Information, Nursing, Science, Women

Harris avoids optics of vaccine-for-immigration quid pro quo with Mexico

Published June 9, 2021 | By admin

“Vice President Kamala Harris headed back to the U.S. after two days of high-level meetings in Guatemala and Mexico about corruption, human trafficking and migration, but one subject was only briefly touched upon: coronavirus vaccines…”

https://news.yahoo.com/harris-avoids-optics-vaccine-immigration-005249667.html

Posted in Front Page Items, Health, Immigration, Management, News and Information, Political Science, Politics, Women

Over 150 Omaha business leaders vow to address inequities stemming from systemic racism

Published June 2, 2021 | By admin

‘…Specific programs aim to address that. Those include management training and mentoring for minority employees; professional networks for Black, Latino and other people of color; tools to help companies buy more products and services from minority-owned enterprises; assessments of workplace culture and training to improve it; even help for corporate leaders to look beyond their social and business networks to find and connect with people of color for their boards..”

https://www.kpvi.com/news/national_news/over-150-omaha-business-leaders-vow-to-address-inequities-stemming-from-systemic-racism/article_310a9700-f9be-5ae7-a715-8256b9ba3176.html

Posted in Business, Front Page Items, Management, News and Information

Ricardo Lara: Insurance Commissioner for the State of California

Published March 15, 2021 | By admin

“…Throughout Commissioner Ricardo Lara’s career, he’s always stood up for working families and against injustice, even when doing so was difficult or unpopular. Grounded in his East Los Angeles upbringing and raised by a factory worker and a seamstress, Ricardo has built a record on bringing people together around tough challenges and delivering results that improve people’s lives. As a graduate of LAUSD schools and a lifelong resident of Southeast Los Angeles, he knows first-hand the challenges facing the immigrant and working class communities…”

http://www.ricardolara.com/index.php/about-ricardo/biography

 

Posted in Business, Front Page Items, Immigration, Labor, Management, News and Information, Political Science

Latimpacto launches first study into venture philanthropy in Latin America

Published February 25, 2021 | By admin

“…Read more Latin America and impact investing: The future is right now

Three consultancies carried out the Latimpacto research: Pipe Social in Brazil, Compartamos con Colombia and Mexican think tank Ethos…”

https://www.pioneerspost.com/news-views/20210223/latimpacto-launches-first-study-venture-philanthropy-latin-america

Posted in Business, Front Page Items, Management, News and Information

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador tests positive for Covid-19

Published January 24, 2021 | By admin

“Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has tested positive for Covid-19, he said on Sunday evening.The President, who tweeted from his official Twitter account, said his symptoms are mild and that he was receiving medical treatment.”I regret to inform you that I have contracted Covid-19. The symptoms are mild, but I am already receiving medical treatment. As always, I am optimistic. We will move forward,” Lopez Obrador wrote…”

https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/24/americas/mexico-president-coronavirus-intl-hnk/index.html

Posted in Front Page Items, Health, Management, News and Information, Politics

Coyotes name Xavier A. Gutierrez 1st Latino president, CEO in NHL history

Published January 13, 2021 | By admin

(Courtesy Arizona Coyotes)

“The Arizona Coyotes announced that business executive and investor Xavier A. Gutierrez is the team’s new president, CEO and alternate governor.

According to the team, he is the first Latino president and CEO in NHL history.

He replaces Ahron Cohen, who was the team’s president and CEO for slightly less than two years. Cohen assumed that role when Andrew Barroway was the team’s majority owner in July 2018. Since then, Alex Meruelo has taken majority share of the franchise, and Cohen and the team parted ways early last month…”

https://arizonasports.com/story/2304571/coyotes-name-xavier-a-gutierrez-1st-latino-president-ceo-in-nhl-history/

 

Posted in Front Page Items, Management, News and Information, Sports

Mexico is severely — and maybe purposely — undercounting its coronavirus deaths

Published December 29, 2020 | By admin

“By some estimates, Mexico’s coronavirus cases are 17 times higher than officially reported….

“The numbers do not appear to reflect the death toll for certain,” Donna Patterson, an expert on Mexico’s health care system at Delaware State University, told me. “At the federal level, the numbers aren’t being reported accurately.”

https://www.vox.com/2020/5/13/21255012/coronavirus-covid-19-mexico-death-count-cases

 

Posted in Front Page Items, Health, Management, News and Information, Nursing, Politics

Five things to know about California’s new US Senator, Alex Padilla

Published December 22, 2020 | By admin


“…Alex Padilla — California’s Secretary of State, a loyal Newsom ally and a Latino in a state that has never had a member of that largest ethnic group serve as senator — was a top pick. Sure enough, as Newsom announced Tuesday, the Democrat from Pacoima is on his way to Washington.

But for many Californians — perhaps the majority — Padilla’s nomination is likely to elicit more curiosity than self-congratulation, less “I knew it” and more “who knew?”

If you’re acquainting yourself with Padilla for the first time, here are a few takeaways from his California CV…

https://calmatters.org/politics/2020/12/california-senator-padilla-harris-replacement/

Posted in Front Page Items, Management, News and Information, Politics, Social Sciences

Biden Picks Xavier Becerra to Lead Health and Human Services

Published December 6, 2020 | By admin

“WASHINGTON — President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. has selected Xavier Becerra, the Democratic attorney general of California, as his nominee for secretary of health and human services, tapping a former congressman who would be the first Latino to run the department as it battles the surging coronavirus pandemic…”

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/06/us/politics/xavier-becerra-hhs-health-secretary.html

 

Posted in Front Page Items, Management, News and Information, Political Science, Politics

Cordoba Corporation Welcomes Jacqueline L. Reynoso as Director of Programs and Policy

Published November 28, 2020 | By admin

“I’m delighted to have Jacqueline join our team,” stated Cordoba Corporation Founder & CEO George L. Pla. “She brings tremendous public policy experience and an in depth understanding of diverse community needs and binational dynamics, which will assist our sectors in developing well planned, innovative, and equitable project solutions.”..”

https://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Cordoba+Corporation+Welcomes+Jacqueline+L.+Reynoso+as+Director+of+Programs+and+Policy/17637221.html

 

Posted in Business, Engineering, Front Page Items, Management, News and Information, Women

Covid: Mexico passes 100,000 coronavirus deaths

Published November 20, 2020 | By admin

“Mexico has recorded more than 100,000 deaths from Covid-19 – the fourth country to pass the sombre milestone.

According to Johns Hopkins University, the country has suffered 100,104 deaths since the pandemic began.

The news comes just days after the world’s largest Spanish-speaking country reported more than one million infections.

Government officials have acknowledged that the true toll from the pandemic is likely higher.

Only the US, Brazil and India have recorded more deaths than Mexico, which has a population of roughly 125 million. Its mortality rate of 9.8% is one of the highest in the world, according to Johns Hopkins data…”

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-55011840

 

Posted in Front Page Items, Health, Management, News and Information, Political Science, Politics, Science
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Mexican American Vintners Association

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Would it have been worth while,
After the sunsets and the dooryards and the sprinkled streets,
After the novels, after the teacups, after the skirts that trail along the floor—
And this, and so much more?—
It is impossible to say just what I mean!
But as if a magic lantern threw the nerves in patterns on a screen:
Would it have been worth while…”

T.S. Eliot
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