Super Bowl XLVI By The Numbers

Super Bowl XLVI By The Numbers

Mary Mata February 3, 2012

By the U.S. Census Bureau Super Bowl XLVI will be played Feb. 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, which will be the first time the Super Bowl has been […]

Lemon Blueberry Buttermilk Loaf

Mary Mata

By Melissa Pitts For me, there is nothing better than a hot cup of coffee and a delicious slice of a chocolate or lemon loaf as an afternoon snack. I […]

January Jobs Report: Latino Unemployment Remains High

Mary Mata

Despite the U.S. economy’s addition of 243,000 jobs in January, the Latino community is still struggling with an unemployment rate of 10.5%. According to the U.S. Labor Department’s January report, the […]

Every Time I Try To Lose Weight, I Fail

Mary Mata

Dear Martha: Every time I try to lose weight at the beginning of the year , for  the first three or four months I manage, but then comes the rebound. Over the years this has caused […]

Hablo Y Hablas: Cachai

Mary Mata

Chilean Spanish is a Spanish like no other.  Between the staccato speech, the unique grammar, and the distinctive vocabulary and sayings referred to as chilenismos, even a native Spanish speaker can get […]

First Lady Talks Healthy Food At Future Latino Market Site In CA

Mary Mata February 2, 2012

As part of the First Lady’s “Let’s Move” campaign, an initiative to boost healthy foods and fitness, Mrs. Obama recently made a two-day visit to the Los Angeles area. While […]

I’m Angry All The Time And Don’t Know Why

Mary Mata

Dear Martha: I am 55-years-old and about three years ago, I noticed a sudden change in my character. Now I’m angry and irritable all the time and with everyone.  Do […]

CA’s Raul Ruiz Says Latino Politics Are Mainstream Politics

Mary Mata

Dr. Raul Ruiz says that he is an emergency room physician first, and his foray into politics as  the Democratic candidate for the 36th Congressional District is but another way […]

The Origins Of One Latina Nerd

Mary Mata

All this recent Latino nerd talk — shout out to all of my brothers and sisters — got me thinking about the origins of my nerdom. How exactly did this happen? […]

Top 10 Signs Your Super Bowl Party Party Isn’t Going Well

Mary Mata

10. It’s halftime and everyone’s still trying to decode the Roman numerals. 9. People are taking their bathroom breaks during the game so as not to miss the commercials. 8. […]