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Latinos Pouring Into Nursing Homes As Quality Diminishes

Mary Mata July 18, 2011

A new study from Brown University points out a sad reality for Latino viejitos: as Latinos and other minority seniors enter into nursing homes, it’s only because whites are fleeing […]

Guapura 101: Aloe Vera, Sávila, For Sunburns

Mary Mata

Take Your DREAM (Act) And Shove It, Young People

Mary Mata July 14, 2011

I’m Tired Of Talking About Race — Aren’t You?

Mary Mata July 13, 2011

I’m tired of talking about race. The topic makes me want to concurrently take a nap and scream. Though I’ve been talking about it for a long time now, ever […]

How Safe Is Your Hospital?

Mary Mata July 12, 2011

Wouldn’t you want to know just how safe your hospital is before you’re admitted for a procedure? How about if I told you that preventable medical errors were responsible for […]

Are “Green” Light Bulbs Safe To Use?

Mary Mata

By Noah Long Compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) use about a quarter of the electricity of traditional incandescent light bulbs, reducing energy costs for consumers.  By conserving electricity, CFLs also avoid […]

News Taco To Go: Castro, Child Abuse, Tea Party & Español

Mary Mata

Joaquin Castro Talks About His Run For Congress 21% Of Child Abuse Victims Are Latino Why Is Everyone Kowtowing To The Tea Partiers? First National Spanish Spelling Bee Sees 7th-Grade […]