The lonely book review (The sounds of latinidad)

BY RUDY F. ACUÑA

I have been writing reviews since my graduate years largely because the chair of my committee insisted. Overtime they have become a habit so much so that I have published between 250-300 reviews. The reason that I indulged this habit is first, I am cheap, and you get the book free. Overtime it has built up my personal library. Second, it has forced me to read current literature on Latinos and Latin America. A third reason like everything else is that I am obsessed with a political agenda, and I have found the book review is a means to influence the readership.

AT&T facilita conexión entre familias EEUU-MEX ante el huracán Patricia

DALLAS --  En anticipación  al azote del huracán Patricia en la costa occidental mexicana, la telefónica AT&T anunció que no le cobrará a sus clientes por los mensajes de texto o el uso de larga distancia internacional desde teléfonos de AT&T de EE.UU., Puerto Rico y las Islas Vírgenes a México, del 23 de octubre al 5 de noviembre de 2015.

Around 50K attend 'Aurora' in the Dallas Arts District

                                 Photo: NATHANAEL REHLANDER

Crowds attending Aurora-Powered by Reliant in the Dallas Arts District set a new record for attendance. Early estimates indicated 50,000 people poured into downtown to take in the expansive light, sound, performance and new media event that stretched across the 68-acre district.

Latino Leaders Call On Senators To Stand Against Another Anti-Immigrant Measure

Washington, D.C. – The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA), a coalition of 40 of the nation’s preeminent Latino advocacy organizations, wrote to members of the U.S. Senate this summer urging them to oppose S. 1814, the “Stop Sanctuary Cities Act.” This week, the bill has resurrected as S. 2146, the “Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act,” also authored by Senate Vitter. 

'Alcatel OneTouch Conquest': Ampliar tus horizontes y arriesgar

Por Sandra Velázquez
Como dicen los amigos más maduros que tengo: en este mundo, para gustos, colores. Ya sea que hablemos de vinos, de música o de cine, cada uno suele defender sus opciones pero al final terminan respetando la decisión de cada cual... aunque a veces, precisamente en nombre de una gran amistad, toca hacer una que otra concesión para llevar la fiesta en paz.

Indiferencia de Abbott ante madre inmigrante: "Buenos días. Adiós"

POR SANDRA VELÁZQUEZ

Greg Abbott visitó el martes 13 de octubre un café en Houston para escuchar a residentes plantearle las preocupaciones que enfrentan, pero el gobernador aparentemente no tuvo mucho tiempo para una madre inmigrante que esperó dos horas para preguntarle por qué se opone a la implementación de los programas DACA y DAPA.

¿Cómo pagar la universidad de tus hijos?

POR MARIELA DABBAH

No hay vueltas. La universidad en los Estados Unidos tiene un costo elevado. Aún las universidades estatales cuestan miles de dólares al año. Sin embargo, los estudios siguen demostrando que las personas con título universitario ganan mucho más (98%) que aquellos sin título de cuatro años.

Pet Talk: Colic In Horses

Although horses have historically been known as working livestock, today they are often referred to as companion animals. More and more people are seeking to own pet horses, making large animal veterinary medicine even more important. With a growing horse industry, first-time horse owners should be aware and educated about one of the most common illnesses horses are susceptible to: colic.

Firma del área de Dallas/Fort Worth agiliza el proceso para reservar vuelos a Cuba

SOUTHLAKE, Texas -- Un proveedor de tecnología para la industria de viajes y turismo, anunció el desarrollo de una funcionalidad pionera que facilita a profesionales de viajes en Estados Unidos, Puerto Rico y las Islas Vírgenes el cumplimiento de nuevas regulaciones recientemente dispuestas por EE. UU. para toda reserva de viajes con destino, desde o dentro de Cuba.

Ticket Lottery Details Announced for Concacaf Cup Match between USA and Mexico at the Rose Bowl

Miami (August 27, 2015) -- Concacaf today announced details for the ticketing process to be implemented for the Concacaf Cup -the FIFA Confederations Cup playoff match between the United States and Mexico on Saturday, October 10, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA.

Pet Talk: Getting Your Pets Microchipped

Texas A&M

Many of us take every precaution we can to protect our pets. With growing technology in the veterinary field, new measures of protection for companion animals are now available to owners at a low cost. Microchipping, one of the newest ways to locate and identify lost animals, is growing in popularity and efficiency.

El Plan de Energía Limpia de la EPA, recursos para comunidades

El 3 de agosto, el Presidente Obama y la EPA anunciaron el Plan de Energía Limpia—un paso histórico e importante en la reducción de la contaminación de carbono de las centrales eléctricas que toma acción real para afrontar el cambio climático.

Dallas immigration lawyer pleads guilty to aggravated identity theft

SERVICES OF HOY DALLAS

DALLAS -- A Dallas immigration attorney pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of aggravated identity theft, announced U.S. Attorney John Parker of the Northern District of Texas.

Invitan a una noche de música española en Dallas (Latino Cultural Center)

DALLAS -- La soprano Judith Rodríguez y el pianista Erik Barnes se presentan este jueves en el Latino Cultural Center en el espectáculo titulado "An Evening of Spanish Music".

Texas Attorney General Seeks to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Birth Certificates

AUSTIN, TX -- The Texas Department of State Health Services has been denying a number of immigrant parents the birth certificate of their American-born children for several months. The agency has refused to issue the birth certificates, because they do not recognize passports and Mexican matrícula cards issued by the Mexican consulate offices throughout Texas.

USCIS to visit homes of Dreamers to collect three-year DACA and work permits issued in error

UWD/SERVICES OF HOY DALLAS

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin visiting the homes of some beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA) who were issued work permits with the wrong expiration date and have yet to return them.

Inscripciones para la Feria de Regreso a Clases del Alcalde

El jueves 23 de julio, de 5:00 p.m.a 7:00 p.m., habrá pre-inscripciones para la Feria de Regreso a Clases del Alcalde en: West Dallas Community Center – 3232 Bataan St. Dallas, Texas 75212

Online options make it easy to keep traffic tickets off your insurance record in Dallas

DALLAS -- The City of Dallas wants to take some of the sting out of getting a traffic ticket.

Movilidad: de la investigación a la implementación (Further with Ford 2015)

POR SANDRA VELÁZQUEZ

Aunque parece que se pudiera explicar por sí mismo, el concepto de Movilidad avanza con tanta rapidez que es difícil definirlo de una manera concreta o intrínseca ya que se multiplica constantemente, se humaniza, cambia de forma y abarca aspectos de la vida cotidiana lo mismo que jornadas de experimentación en laboratorios sofisticados; en fin, es un concepto universal en evolución que no conoce fronteras.

'Pet Talk': Snakes As Pets

Between the puppy lovers, the cat enthusiasts and the furry rodent fans, a whole different category of pet owners exist: reptile lovers. From turtles to geckos, lizards to snakes, taking care of any reptile is a unique experience. With many safe breeds to choose from, snakes are a popular choice for those who are interested in owning a reptile.