HERB MONCIBAIS
“Cosechando dinero de los árboles”
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Editor’s Letter “A squealing pig, butcher’s ears” ....
Editor in Chief Juan Miguel López Director Ignacio Peraldi
For those who know me, you know why I express myself in this way, obviously, this is not a phrase used by executives. But it is within my heritage, and I frequently use phrases like this, to easily explain complex situations. Thirteen years ago, I made one of the most difficult and important decisions in my life. Mexico had been experiencing a long economic crisis, and after doing all that I could to avoid suffering financially from it, I became a victim anyway. The business that I ran at that time could not escape from the negative effects of that crisis, and as a result, left me with a huge amount of debt. To make matters worse, the debt I was left with, was significantly increased, due to currency devaluation. Juan Miguel López Editor in Chief
It was then that I decided to immigrate to the United States of America, in the hopes of becoming a successful businessman once again, and easily paying the owed debt off. Sure, objections and negative comments came from everyone I knew, and at times, I even thought that I may not make it, but at the same time, I knew that a goal set in motion, based off of faith, will stay in motion. It has not been easy; the earlier years were extremely difficult, but after all these years, I can say today, with ample gratitude that I feel satisfied with what we have achieved within the MITO GROUP company. With this said, I just want to express the following: faith, perseverance, discipline, frequent corrections of mistakes, the appropriate human resources, teamwork, public relationships, professional advice and endless passion for what we do, were the ingredients that made our success.
Editorial Design Brenda Padilla Publishing Claudia Valdés Magazine Consultant J.L. Garrett Collaborators Verónica Portillo José Octavio Tripp Adriana Medina Jesús Hernández Ruby López Antonio Juárez Monica Oceguera Adryana Boyne Nancy Richer Gabriel Borja Jorge Romero Josefina Vázquez Mota Information (469) 791-0465 5080 Spectrum Dr. East Tower Suite 1000 Addison, TX 75001 www.revistahabitual.us All rights reserved
All those negative objections are what I mean when I say, “a squealing pig, butcher’s ears”. The one who kills the pig, is the one who should stay focused on achieving their objectives, regardless of how strong the opposition is. The squealing sounds the butcher’s ears, are all the negative comments that others saturate us with, in an attempt to get you to give up on your duties. So take a leap of faith, follow your dreams, and stay the course no matter the cost, until those dreams become a reality.
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Index 6 THE CONSUL
20 RIGHTS AND HUMANITIE
New birth certificate service By Consulado Mexicano
Why don’t you run? By Nancy Richer
8 ITS ECONOMY
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Internet Fraud By Claudia Valdés
Is your Business prepared for the audit form I-9 nightmare? By Dobrina Dobreva
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How cute is Leon and the fair! By Gabriel Borja
And while we wait for 2018? By Josefina Vázquez Mota
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The International Negotiations By Imexport
The power of voting By Adryana Boyne
15 ADVANCES AND TECHNOLOGY
Elegance and Perfection on wheels By Francisco Rayo
28 ON THE COVER Lidia Bastianich, From Italy with passion 32 VIDA Y CULTURA By Belén Franco
16 FINANCIAL TIME
32 GUIDE & CULTURE
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Take Advantage of your credit By MITO Financial
Invest in your home By Adriana Medina
In God we trust By Ruby López
Tools for success and prosperity By María Claudia Calvo
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Working toward a brighter future By Miguel Solís
38 Digital literacy By Graciela Ceballos
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Habitual is a monthly and gratuitous magazine published by MITO Group, LLC. 5080 Spectrum Dr. Suite 1000 East Tower, Addison, TX 75001. Telephone (469) 7910465. The expressed points of view from collaborators, do not necessarily reflect the opinions of MITO Group and are to be considered the exclusive responsibility of its authors. For this edition, 40,000 units were distributed.
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A good parent is required By Ricardo Riojas
41 Kings Bread By Jorge Romero
42 Who does not like touching or being touched? By Mónica Oceguera
43 Of our origin and condition-Part 2 By Enrique Palos
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EATING IN DALLAS
Chicho’s Peruvian Restaurant By Antonio Juárez
46 FASHION & STYLE January, The Month of goals By Milton Zaldivar
49 MITO SPORT Event of the year Superbowl 50 By Belén Franco
50 EVENTS Business Seminar 44 By Antonio Juárez
52 AHCC First Annual Report By Jorge Romero
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The Consul Mexican Consulate offers new service for the Hispanic Community within the United States
New Birth Certificate Service By Consulado Mexicano
A safe and economic process that doesn’t require leaving the United States to complete.
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he Mexican Consulate is committed to helping all compatriots who are abroad by providing all the necessary tools to develop a legal life within the United States. To meet this goal, the Mexican government will start issuing birth certificates to its citizens at consulates in the United States, seeking to make it easier for them to apply for U.S. work permits, driver’s licenses, etc., without them having to leave the country to complete the service. The new service will begin on January 15, 2016, and requires the following requirements be met: 1. Appear in person at the Consulate Office. 2. Bring an official form of identification (Passport, Consulate Registration, etc.) 3. Bring your Unique Population Registry Code (CURP). 4. Bring a completed application form, or complete one while at the office. 5. Bring the application fee of $13.00 U.S. dollars with you. As you can see this new service offered by the Office of the Mexican Consulate is a very convenient and economical service available to every income level.
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It’s Economy
Things to avoid
INTERNET FRAUD Our use of email and social media, make us easy targets for criminal activity
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By Claudia Valdés
oday there are more and more people who use the Internet to handle their finances. This use of internet banking, makes them more vulnerable to fraud. The fact that Criminals can easily gain access to our accounts through our use of the internet is closer than we can imagine. Email is one of the most common means used by these cyber criminals. They gain access to our email, by sending emails with subjects of interest to the victim that “hook” them in. Once the email is opened, they gain access to the user’s personal information. Once these attackers have access to the email, passwords and personal information of a victim, they usually sell the data. Given this possibility, a user should be aware of the emails they receive. The level of sophistication these criminal use, are not easily recognized or identified. If an email from an unknown reci-
pient arrives containing anything indicating that you have won a prize, raffle, lottery or other item, do not respond. This type of email is used to gain or confirm your personal or financial information. Social Networking makes users an
Once these attackers have access to the email, passwords and personal information of a victim, they usually sell the data
easy target. The daily behavior of most Social Network users puts them at greater risk. 50% of all users have the
minimum security settings on their devices and accounts. Even something as simple as posting all the details about your life online can be used to steal your identity. Checking-in on social media pages can make you a target for criminals, as they will know you are not at home. To avoid becoming a victim of fraud through email or social networks, simply take these five corrective actions: 1. Be careful with your emails, avoid “clicking” on links within emails from people you do not know. 2. Do not download attachments from unknown sources. 3. Take care of your privacy, do not tell others about your personal accounts nor passwords. 4. Always double-check the information contained within all the emails you receive. 5. Install software that protects your computer from virus, malware, adware, and other harmful items.
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By Gabriel Borja
440 years of its foundation are held
How cute is Leon and the Fair! Visit the ‘capital of the leather and footwear’ and soak up culture and tradition
This 14 of January will give to beginning the Fair of Leon 2016, appearing until 8 of February, receiving around 5 million visitors 10
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n Mexico it could not start 2016 in a better way, the Fair of Leon is one of the most traditional nationwide. It is one of the most popular festivals in which we celebrate the 440 years of the foundation of this beautiful city and is celebrated lavishly, with thousands of light shows, color and noise that entertains children and adults. The next January 14 will kick Leon Fair 2016, the event will be performing until 8 February, getting about 5 million visitors. Among the attractions of the exhibition hall is the majestic Guanajuato, one of the venues in which the craft products made by the inhabitants of the region are shown; however, the show is no stranger to foreign shows such as Disney Magic Fest, where interactive activities like On Ice Illusion pres-
connecting
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ents, and you can see up close the most popular characters. At the fair there are attractions for all tastes and interests, it is why on site visitors are invited to protect and care for nature, that through the Animal Villa; and secondly, the little ones can let off in the Lego Education Pavilion, where you will find inflatable games, mechanical and special shows for them.
right-handed, all of them will be performing at the Plaza de Toros La Luz.
In the Palenque de la Feria is a tradition that every year artists notch all night long event occur and, of course, before the artists make their appearance are the famous cockfighting.
A variety of museums, churches and recreational areas to meet during your visit to Leon, Guanajuato
The bullfight is also present as a tradition, giving color to the enjoyment of lovers of bullfighting, the bullfighting afternoons will be headlined cloak very first
In the city of Leon, it is an architectural work of great importance, is the Memorial Arch, located in the Avenue of Heroes, made in bronze; This symbol is
Leon longest established and spread in the city. It was built in 1896 as part of the celebrations of the Independence of Mexico, and the original project was carried out by Pedro Leon Tejada. Take advantage of your visit to the “world capital of leather and footwear” to explore its historic center and admire the Cathedral and the Plaza of the Founders; visit the Museum of Art and History of Guanajuato in the modern Forum Cultural Guanajuato, the ZooLéon and unique to Church, neo-Gothic style. Also, try not to let a delicious “guacamaya” (is the name of a dish) and take home footwear and fur of the highest quality with the seal of the industrious metropolis Bajio.
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Basic Techniques
The International
NEGOTIATIONS
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When making this type of treatment should be persuasive to take full advantage of the other party
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rade liberalization has brought a growing rapprochement between the governments of the countries to remove barriers to international trade and investment, also between companies and agents, with the need of executives and managers with skills to negotiate in an international environment which can be very competitive. As the more complex trading rule is, the lower the weight given to price, there are other important criteria such as adaptability, performance, security, etc. Trading is to use persuasive techniques to obtain the greatest benefit of the other party, learning these skills include sales, marketing, psychology, sociology, communication, conflict resolution and so on.
an agent or dealer), or the performance of a strategic alliance (joint venture, transfer of technology, reciprocal distribution agreements,
The ideal is to study the market we seek to reach etc.); and as in any international operation, the interests of each of the parties are different, so are the priorities when negotiating.
Moreover, the traditional operations of import and export, it may be an operation of international sale of an agreement with an intermediary (eg
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Advances & Tecnology
2016 Lexus ES 350
Elegance and perfection
on wheels
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s usual, Lexus has brought elegance to touch perfectly with the 2016 model 350. This car supports all aspects of the legacy that is Toyota luxury. The exterior lines are subtle in design, reflecting an aggressive style contained within its paint, highlighting the Lexus badge reflecting off the grill. The tone of elegance transcends inside the vehicle, displaying beautiful wooden accents that are obviously luxurious. The analog clock in the center of the dashboard adds a touch of class with technology, that compliments its interior environment. The large central touch screen adds a navigation system with rear view camera, voice control, traffic and weather updates, driver memory functions, and parking sensor information. A panoramic sunroof illuminates the soft leather interior. The comfortable heated and cooled power
seats have ten different electronic settings with memory. The Premium Audio sound system comes with an automatic equalizer and eight speakers. Additionally, it has Bluetooth, MP3, and iPod interfaces, along with USB capability, needed to support numerous
applications. The Lexus ES 350 is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 268 horsepower and 248 pounds of torque. Front-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission are standard. It reaches up to 31 mpg on the highway and 21 mpg in the city. As for security, the ES 350 is equipped with antilock brakes,
stability and traction control, front and rear side airbags, side curtain airbags and front knee airbags. It also includes the Lexus Safety Connect System, that has automatic collision notification, stolen vehicle tracking and law enforcement notification, along with a help button in the case of an emergency. In government crash tests, the ES 350 earned a perfect score of five stars out of five stars for its overall performance, crash protection, and f r o n t /s i d e impact protection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has awarded its highest possible rating for safety in side impact design and roof strength. The overall build is excellent, and as we expect, always, it maintains the characteristics of quality, that is Lexus. By Francisco Rayo
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Financial Time Achieving your dreams
Take advantage of
your credit Experts in Credit and Business
Achieving your goals in 2016
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s we welcome the year 2016, we find ourselves filled with thoughts of new projects, positive energy, and huge desires to achieve the goals we set forth for ourselves during the first few minutes of this new year. The holiday season has always been the perfect time to share and reflect upon the year that was, especially with family and friends. But deep down, many of us will reflect upon the year that was, with either positive or negative feelings. All of us recap the previous year, whether consciously or subconsciously, often rating it as a success or failure based off the achievement of our financial goals. Thus, were you able to obtain that new car you wanted in 2015? Were you able to purchase and move into that home of your dreams? Did you finally open that business you have always wanted? Now is the perfect time to set yourself up for success in 2016. Setting new financial goals starts with the contemplation of how best to achieve them. Research shows me, that one of the keys needed to open these financial doors, is called credit.
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It’s important to understand what credit is, how best to establish and maintain it, along with the consequences of being responsible and establishing a good credit rating, or irresponsible and establishing a bad credit rating. It is time to loose fear and take control of our goals. Come by our offices today for a free consultation. Let one of our experts in credit counseling and business development help you plan a financially successful new year! Greetings from your friends MITO Financial.
Take advantage of your goals and your credit for purchases that you’ve always wanted to do
The Credit Experts Team
Get in touch with one of our advisory experts in credit and business development.
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Appreciation
INVEST
IN YOUR HOME The value of housing is a savings fund that can be used in an emergency
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ho would have ever thought, that the warm and inviting place we call home, can actually provide more than just physical protection? Well, it’s true, your home is a literal savings account that can protect you financially if needed. That savings account is called appreciation. This occurs when we acquire property, such as real estate, and that property becomes more valuable than it was when we purchased it. In other words, a surplus in value occurs. For example, if you purchased a home for $ 100,000 a year ago, it is highly likely that it has already appreciated in value. This appreciated or surplus amount can be easily accessed by the owner, and is why it is important always to know the true value of your property. There are many ways to gain access to the surplus cash found within your home. One of the most prevalent ways to access this cash is to visit your local financial institution and take out what is called a home equity loan or line of credit. This cash or equity, as the financial system calls it, can be obtained for use in many diffe-
By Adriana Medina
rent situations. A home equity loan or line of credit can be utilized and issued for situations like those listed below, just to name a few: • • • • • •
In the event of an emergency. Making improvements to your home. Maintaining your home. Consolidating debt, like paying off credit cards, car loans, etc. Paying for your children’s educational expenses. It even can be used for that overdue family vacation.
A very important point to remember, is that if you are applying for a loan on the property, you must still meet the bank’s requirements for approval. Most often, these include things like demonstrating the ability to repay the loan, having a good credit score and or credit report, just to name a few. The interest rate you will be charged by the bank, will also be dependent upon things like your credit score and report. The higher your credit score, the lower your interest rate, in contrast, the lower your credit score, the higher your interest rate.
Have the pleasure to invite you to monthly
Luncheon Opening Speaker
Juan Miguel L贸pez President of the Addison Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Keynote Speaker
Rosario Mar铆n 41st. Treasurer of the United States
Closing Speaker
Herb Moncibais Chairman de la Tri-County Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Location: InterContinetal Hotel 15201 Dallas Pkwy. Addison , TX 75001 For more information visit our Facebook page: Addison Hispanic Chamber of Comerce Date and time: Thursday, January 21st. 2016, 11:30 am. R.S.V.P. by January 18th, at 469 -791-0465
Table: $1,000 路 General Public: $100 路 Member $70
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Rigths & Humanitie Domestic Violence
Why don’t you run away?
By Nancy Richer
www.hispanoseneu.org hispanoseneu@gmail.com
We will never be able to know that it is what this passing the victim, we must respect the situation and not to judge
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f a person is in a domestic violence situation, don’t criticize them, or ask why they are allowing it to happen, nor say that they have the power to easily leave the abuser. The suffering those living within this type of abuse experience on a daily basis, are very similar to someone who has been kidnapped. The abuser never shows their true nature when first introduced to the victim. They start out by first creating an affectionate relationship, often demonstrating extreme interest in every aspect of their intended victims’ life, until they fall in love with them. Once the abuser has laid down the foundation and created the relationship of her dreams, the attack begins. Normal disagreements gradually become severe, occurring more frequently than did before. The victim, who is now in love, begins to wonder what they are doing wrong, and how they are causing their “lover” to change. She begins blaming herself and starts becoming submissive, all in the hope of retaining that love. The victim now becomes a target of psychological torture, taking on the traits of a kidnap victim. The abuser exercises the use of constant control techniques, instilling terror, despair, and depression. Next, comes the destruction of self-confidence by undermining the dignity of the victim, creating confusion, anxiety, and helplessness, all together, total submission is achieved. The abuser, now confronts their victim with ultimatums like, “if you denounce me, I will have no choice but to kill your parents, siblings and friends”. “If you leave me, I will find you and kill you, along with the kids”. Faced with real threats like these, combined with mental, physical, and emotional abuse, what would you do? Would you dare take the chance and run away? Do not judge, nor criticize a person living in such an abusive relationship, for one never knows what all occurs at night, behind closed doors. If you know someone who is stuck in an abusive relationship, and rather not get involved, at least let the victim know the authorities will be able to help her. Nancy Richer (214) 734-4768
Audit- Form I-9
Is Your Business Prepared for the Audit Form I-9 Nightmare ? By Dobrina Dobreva
What is an I-9 Form?
Form I-9 is used for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals for employment in the United States. Pursuant to the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, all U.S. employers are required to verify the identity and work eligibility of all employees hired after November 6, 1986, whether those employees are U.S. citizens or not. Both employees and employers (or authorized representatives of the employer) must complete the form.
The I-9 Audit and Enforcement
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) audits begin with a visit by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the agency enforcing the I-9 compliance requirements. If I-9 violations are discovered, civil fines for simple paperwork errorseven of no undocumented workers are discovered-will range from $110-$1,100 per I-9 Form depending on a number of factors. Penalties for knowingly hiring or continuing to hire undocumented individuals range from $375 to $16,000 per individual. The company owners, managers, and human resources professionals can be held criminally liable. When an employer becomes the subject of an ICE audit, it will be served with a Notice of Inspection (NOI). The most recent NOI template request includes a number of items separated in two groups: Documents that must be provided within 72 hours: 1. The original and a copy of all Forms I-9 subject to retention ( all active employees and all terminated within 1 years or hired within
3 years, whichever is longer) as well as copies of any document copies retained and copies of E-Verify or other verification. 2. Employee roster/spreadsheet; 3. Completed company survey provided by HSI that includes questions relating to the company’s I-9 practice, organizational structure, financial status, and use of leased employees or contractors. HSI typically also requests the name of software being utilized and copies of internal business practices/protocols related to the use of such software. HSI will typically provide an extension of at least one week to the employer to provide the following items: 1. Forms UCT-6 for three years; 2. Payroll reports for three years; 3. Copies of W-4 forms; 4. A list of independent contractors utilized and copies of all form 1099 issued in the past year. Even though independent contractors are generally not required to complete the Form I-9, federal law prohibits hiring contractors knowing that they are not authorized to work. 5. A list of all staffing agencies utilized in the past year and a list of all temporary workers employed through such agencies.
Review
Following the submission of the above documents, HSI will determine whether suspected unauthorized workers are being employed and if so, it will issue a Notice of Suspect Documents or Notice for Discrepancies. The employer will have a reasonable amount of time to resolve such employees’ work-authorization status
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or to terminate them. If any technical violations are present, the employer will be issued a Notice of Procedural Violations, allowing the employer 10 days to correct them without a fine.
Recent OCAHO (Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer) Decisions
Based on recent OCAHO (Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer) decisions, ICE will return for a repeat inspection, even if they audited the employer during the same calendar year. In addition, according to OCAHO, E-verify does not provide a
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blanket protection for I-9 liability. On March 26, 2014, in U.S. v. Employer Solution Staffing II, LLC, OCAHO held that E-Verify does not exempt the employer from the requirement to promptly complete a Form I-9. Further, proper use of E-Verify only establishes a presumption that the employer is not knowingly hiring unauthorized workers. The employer can still be liable if it had actual or constructive knowledge of the workers’ unauthorized status. Lastly, OCAHO found the employer to have “knowingly” employed an unauthorized worker because that employee had told his employer that he was unauthorized. Further, even though a number of the employer’s
forms I-9 had been destroyed or damaged, the employer should have prepared substitute forms, without backdating anything, as well as a memorandum explaining the circumstances
Employee vs. Independent Contractor
Employers are not required to complete Form I-9 for independent contractors. However, simply calling someone an independent contractor does not necessarily make them an independent contractor under the Form I-9 employment eligibility verification and employer sanctions laws. In fact,
the Department of Labor (DOL) believes that “most employees classified as independent contractors are actually employees and are required to fill out an I-9 form. The definition of an independent contractor depends on a series of factors as related to the employer’s control and the manner in which the work is to be performed. These factors include: • • •
Whether the employee is salaried or non-salaried; Whether the employee is working on the employer’s premises; The number of days a year the employee works on the employer’s premises;
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Whether the employer or the independent contractor is paying the worker; Whether the employer or independent contractor provides the equipment the worker uses; The extent to which the employer’s managers have day-to-day supervision over the worker and elements of control over the that work; Whether the independent or subcontractor provides its own on-site supervision; Whether the employee does assignments almost exclusively for the employer.
employer could still be subject to penalties for failure to fill out an I-9 Form if it is determined that the worker is actually an employee.
Conclusion
As the crackdown on employers continues, is imperative for employers and their counsel to be aware of the latest trends and requirements relating to I-9 compliance in order to ensure that they are ready to face ICE agents and produce the required documentation in the event of an enforcement audit
Classifying a worker as an independent contractor, the
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An electoral debate
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The position of mexican front to the future presidential elections is of distrust and saciety
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s we head towards 2018, many of us feel uneasy about the overwhelming number of questions that come to mind. How do we handle these questions in the face of issues like the oversaturation of political classes with its so-called “independent” candidates? How do we create a prosperous and stable economy with all the financial difficulties citizens currently face? How do we keep the nation secure, safe from terror, corruption, and instability? These unanswered questions are but a few of the reasons why the electoral process of 2018 has been placed at the center of endless debates. Let’s look at just two possible solutions to the many different questionable scenarios we face in 2018. One is to manage what we have today minimize additional economic risk, and focus on solving the current problems causing most of the ailments, complaints, and difficulties
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in this nation. But in doing so, we will have to acknowledge there is a 2016 and 2017 that we must face first. The second is just to leave things as they are, accomplish nothing further, and continue focusing upon the future while ignoring the present. If the first scenario prevails, we have a political class gazing their navels, disputing a space within their own parties, at an enormous cost. Some are trying to “buy” political will and network operations betting on any corrupt, despicable, and dictatorial practice they see fit. They are willing to do anything and everything to get into the “finals”, as a favored candidate, at the expense of ignoring the country’s needs. You can bet that the political parties of these candidates will prepare for electoral battle, deploying shields and creating evacuation plans as needed, rather than focus on the ur-
we wait for 2018? By Josefina Vázquez Mota
gent and everyday needs of its citizens. Additionally, companies that have interests in these candidates will start protecting what they have built, being cautious with their investment decisions and pledge to keep their own prosperity secure, at least until the unpredictable electoral variables clear. The costs under this scenario are enormous and irreversible, especially since companies will continue expanding their interests over Mexico in the next two years. As apparent now, 2018 may become obsessive for some, fearful for others, and threatening to political groups struggling for power. Mexico and its citizens will need to brush off all the competitive advantages recently created through a number of reforms, and stay vigilant as anger and weariness will become greater for the next two years. If we can accept the fact that we have to handle the issues of 2015, along with the additional two years after that, then the stage of achieving urgent transformation becomes possible. When we the people make getting through the present issues a top priority, elect-
ed officials will have no choice but to act on our concerns. If the second scenario prevails, there will be months of lost opportunity and countless procrastination, leading up to deferred decisions that will have to be handled in 2018. This complicates solving the current issues of 2018, by weighing them down with the unsolved issues of the previous two years.
The signals given by the elites, are very distant from the needs, realities and demands of citizens However, if those in power focus on solving present issues, by utilizing every second of the 30 months left until the elections, confidence
will easily be restored within society. This new confidence dissipates despair, erases hopelessness, and sets the nation up for a successful 2018. So far though, the actions displayed by those in control, all point towards the first scenario becoming prevalent, solidifying fear and lack within the nation’s citizens. How will we be in 2018? As a navel-gazing country, will we continue putting forward the interests of a few with their immaturity and capricious destructive decision making, or instead will we come together as a stronger country under its even stronger Institutions? Needed more so now, than ever before, will we begin focusing on the real issue of improving the life of those who come after us? Will we be able to focus on the larger picture of next generation empowerment, or just stay distracted by smaller issues like the presidential debates? After all, isn’t it more important to focus on the actual candidate, and how they plan on improving the country, its people contained within it, as well as, our children’s children?
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2016 ELECTIONS
The power
OF VOTING
The importance of Voting during Primary Elections
By Adryana Boyne @AdryanaBoyne
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he 2016 election will be one of the most important elections in the United States. A new president and vice president will be elected, along with representatives of Congress, including other local and state positions. Unfortunately, Americans have lost confidence in the integrity of election results within our nation, and while they may speak up about their concerns in Washington, D.C., or locally to their elected politicians, the truth is that most citizens do not take the time to vote. In the even that they do go to vote, most only go to the general election in November and forget about the importance of voting in the primary elections. It is within the primary election that the candidates are chosen for the general election, thus, it is extremely important to vote in the primary election first. There are numerous dates that one may have to vote on, including expanded dates in the event of ties within both the primary and general elections. The option to vote via absentee ballot or mail ballot. In addition, Texas has open primaries, so one does not have to choose a party affiliation in order to vote.
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For more information, go to http:// www.sos.state.tx.us/elections
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Register to Vote To vote in Texas, you must be registered. Simply pick up a voter registration application, fill it out, and mail it at least 30 days before the election date.
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You are a resident of the county where you submit the application;
* If you qualify to become a US citizen, we invite you to consider becoming a citizen. In the previous edition of Habitual Magazine is an article by Dobrina Dobreva that lists the 10 reasons to seek US citizenship
Friday, January 1, 2016* First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail Monday, February 1, 2016 Last Day to Register to Vote Tuesday, February 16, 2016 First Day of Early Voting Friday, February 19, 2016 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) March 1, 2016 - Primary Election A more detailed calendar is available at the Candidate’s Guide.
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From Italy with Passion
The renowned Chef Lidia Bastianich transmits through food, her great love for cooking
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here are people, places, words and moments that leave within us impressions, encouragement or otherwise transform our lives; one of the phrases that motivate my life is: “Whatever you do, do it with passion”. Anyone who knows me well knows that I live with passion, and thus, it is easy for me to recognize those who live the same way; ones that have a zest for life, the people who radiate warmth, kindness and inspire us to be better than we currently are. As I approached the internationally renowned Chef and owner of one of the best restaurants in New York City, Lidia Bastianich, I could tell that she was a person who lives with passion, making this interview a very special one. Lidia Bastianich, Emmy Award winner of 2013, for Outstanding Culinary Host within a TV show, and author of several bestselling cookbooks, let us into her world, by granting an exclusive interview to “Habitual Magazine”.
I can see the passion you have for cooking, when did you know you wanted to become a Chef and restaurant owner?
I opened my first restaurant in 1971, but my passion began at a young age while growing up with my grandmother in Italy. She had a small farm with various animals, vegetables, and fruits, her food was always fresh. I was
young, but I used to help her to cook pasta, bread, olive oil, ricotta cheese, etc. I came to America with my family when I was 12, so cooking became a way to stay connected with who I was, and where I had originated. The flavors and spices when cooking transported me back into my grandmother’s arms and in that little Italian house. When I grew up, cooking became something serious to me, it was then that I decided to make it a profession. Later, I met a man within the restaurant industry, who deeply shared my passion for cooking, and in 1971 we were married. It was then that we took a chance and opened our very first restaurant.
Was that first restaurant you opened, here in New York City?
Yes, we opened our first restaurant in Queens, a suburb of New York City. Later on, we opened another restaurant, and then we sold both of them in 1981 and opened Felidia Restaurant. I learned a lot while working as the Sous Chef during the ten years we had an Italian-American restaurant opened up in Queens. When we opened Felidia, I took over as the Executive Chef and began to cook real Italian food, the way my grandmother used to cook it. It was this old but new way of cooking; that began to attract repeat customers, loyal consumers and numerous reporters, who all wondered
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what made my Italian food taste so good, so different? It was then that our positive reputation within the industry started to gain momentum.
“When I grew up, cooking became something serious to me, it was when I decided to make this a profession”. Did you set a goal to achieve this, or did it just happen?
No, I didn’t plan for it to happen, it just did. I’m a very passionate person, whether it be taking care of my family, stressing the importance of education upon my two children, or just striving to provide a better life for them, all of that intense
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passion transcended into my cooking. This led to more opportunities, better media reviews, and a strong customer base. The higher their expectations of my work, the more I applied myself, to this day, it still excites me. The first book I ever wrote was coauthored with a reporter who first told me - “Lidia, you should write a book,” but since I am not a writer, he came up with the idea for us to do it together; now, I have written ten books. One day, Julia Child, Chef, author and a TV presenter, asked me to teach her how to cook risotto, she came over, and we cooked together. That same day she suggested I visit her TV show, so I accepted. The producers liked my presentation so much so that they presented me with an opportunity to start my very own TV show. From there, we were presented with so many opportunities, that we expanded our business to the point where my children are now involved.
“I throw myself into my passion, the higher the expectations, the more I would apply, it was very exciting”. Even though, my children were used to coming with me to the restaurant, I pushed them to go onto college first, and then follow into my footsteps, later, if they still wished to do so. I have always considered a college education to be one of the most important things they could ever achieve. Today, each one has their own careers, my son handles all of our restaurants, and my daughter handles our TV and media productions. Our business has now become a family business, and I just love it!
Lidia, which side is more dominate for you? The passion side of cooking, or the commercial side of your programs?
Passion is the key to success! Food is my way to communicate that, to truly express myself, however, one must also keep a keen eye and sharp mind on business. I surrounded myself with the right people, and Marketing has been my tool to expand my business and spread my passion. I definitely love what I do!
Lastly, which one do you prefer doing the most; cooking for your family, your restaurant or your TV show?
All three are different parts of me. I have a passion for cooking! I cook for my mother who is 95 years old and also for my daughter’s family. I simply love to cook! The restaurant doesn’t need me in the kitchen anymore, but I still bring in spices that I have harvested myself, at home. Lidia Bastianich and I shared her story while enjoying an unforgettable dinner. No doubt, Lidia is a woman who inspires us to work hard, achieve excellence, and never stop reaching for our dreams. If by reading this article you are drawn to try her 100% Italian cuisine, you may do so in any of her restaurants: FELIDIA, BECCO, ESCA, and EL PESTO located in New York, or at LIDIA’S in Pittsburgh and Kansas City. I can assure you, that your experience will be, one of a kind!
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Guide & Culture
In God we trust
I trust in God The United States choose to print that phrase on the back of all its monetary currency, and we all should strive to adopt the same philosophy within our lives, as well.
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en we see this phrase in the obverse of all American bills it is easy to realize that our governors decided to put this inscription to protect this nation under the care of God, and we see how God it has not abandoned them, it has been a nation very blessed. It has surpassed crisis, wars, attacks, etc. At the moment it is first power at world-wide level, its economy is over many others, is a nation stable, strong. Our current government unfortunately are far from those who put God as protector of this nation. We have leaders that proclaim themselves agnostics, and politicians who approve diametrically opposite laws to the morality and the common well. They have stopped trusting Godand have returned its eyes towards themselves.They have developed laws resulting in moral decay, the effect of this decline is a selfish sensuality and unbridled pride
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I would like to mention what the Cardinal Pie says about the moral decay, and when man turns to himself as God, and when the man
proclaims himself his God, the result is that he becomes his ultimate goal. Not trusting in God makes the idolatry of itself grows and becomes a rational worship, the selfishness is high to the religion dignity. It advances in the society the introduction of profane ways, opposite ideologies to respect for life and it gives opened door to wildness approved by the law”. It adds: “When there is lack of principles, the misfortune of the men is the one that takes control of the situation. There is no longer boss, or politician, or military man, or prince, or prophet, nor politician, nor military who finds a solution or a salvation. Man cannot exist where there is no character There is no character where there are no principles, doctrines and affirmations; there are no affirmations, doctrines and no principles where there is no religious faith, and like consequence, social faith”. In God We Trust, “I trust God”, while we do not maintain lives this phrase and we are under the protection of God, we will be lost in our own selfishness, exposed to fall in false ideology, we will be easy prey of any moral deflection.
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Commitment
Tools for success and prosperity
By MarĂa Claudia Calvo
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People with commitment always feel compelled to accomplish their goals, as they make the decisions needed and commit to them.
When we make the decision to lead an aspect of our lives, whether in the professional or personal area, involves making a series of decisions that require several conditions. But there is one particularly important condition that will determine the chances of success against the situation we decide to lead: commitment. The ability to compromise is the first tool that a leader needs to develop, as it is one of the instruments that lead to success and prosperity. Success and prosperity seem so elusive for most people, mainly because they cannot make the decisions that lead to them. Often, it is difficult for a person without commitment to succeed at anything they do, as this lack of focus causes instability. Culture in its confused interpretations, sold us on two ideas that limit the ability of people to commit. First, assuming others always decide for us. People with commitment always feel compelled to accomplish their goals, as they make the decisions needed and commit to them. If a person feels compelled to do something, and has taken action towards that decision, usually will not entertain the thought of compromise. However, people are usually not aware of the choices they make on a daily basis. Many people think they are not making a decision, when in fact they actually are. No decision is still a decision. We need to become aware of the fact that we are always in decision mode. Being blind and unaware of this can make decisions feel forced upon us, and limit our ability to compromise. Assuming we have no choice within a situation, transfers our decision making ability to another. In allowing this, we may blame the decisions they made for us, especially when they do not work out the way we wanted. A leader makes decisions, and failing to do so, would allow a flaw to compromise our sound structure. Therefore, it is essential for a successful leader to stay aware of the choices they have, and the decisions they make. Fear is another problem people face that hinders their ability to commit. Fear distracts us from staying deeply engaged, focused and involved. This aloofness then paralyzes us, causing feelings of entrapment and loss of freedom. The fear of commitment is a deadly habit for success, and one that cannot be allowed to flourish. In order to generate the process of leadership within your life, simply consider these three things. (1) Each of us decides everything within our own life. (2) We need to become involved in the choices we have and the decision we make. (3) Know all aspects of the decisions to be made and make a decision. By following these three steps, we take charge of our life, become responsible for our choices, decisions and actions.
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With effort the success is obtained
Working Toward a Brighter future The American territory is a place where whom arrives with firm ideals, it can fulfill all his dreams.
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n the early 1900’s, a young girl named Emilia Diaz from Ojuelos, Jalisco, fled her homeland after her father was gunned down by an assassin during the Mexican revolution. With tears in her eyes, and a few of her most prized possessions stuffed into a pack, she and her sisters set off for America—the one place they felt could offer them a brighter future. Emilia was tired. She would soon be poor. But as was promised, America lifted her lamp beside the golden door and welcomed Emilia and her sisters with love. Two generations later, my reality looks very different from my grandmothers. As a secondgeneration American, I walked across the stage at my high school graduation, then onto college graduation, and right into Harvard Square, where I’d earn my Master’s degree from our nation’s
finest university. I’ve been part of our democracy as a presidential campaign staffer, then as a local candidate myself. Through all of it, I’ve felt my grandmother by my side. This, I can’t help but think, is exactly what she had in mind. Of course, our story is neither unique nor universal. America remains both a place where hardworking people can find success and one where too few hard working people do. When we begin to unpack this complex problem, we confront the realities of our public schools again and again, where lowincome students are far less likely to graduate than their more affluent counterparts. It is a systemically perpetuated injustice that is keeping kids and families in oppressive cycles of poverty. In a system where last year, the majority of students qualified
as low-income, maintaining the status quo will quickly translate to a majority of kids and families whose opportunities and life prospects are chained. But when they do get the support they need, they become unstoppable. As a Teach from America corps member in Dallas, I had the privilege of teaching Eduardo, an eighth grade English as a Second Language (ESL) student with learning disabilities. The year before I taught him, Eduardo failed to pass any of his state exams. He took those failures to heart. In one of our first meetings, I starting listing all the things we would do to get him ready to pass the U.S. History state exam. He interrupted me with a laugh. “No way. Never going to happen.” My first task became clear. I had to reframe the way he thought
about himself and his abilities. So I taught him to see his labels as assets. Special education meant he was a hard worker; school didn’t come easily for him but he identified ways to succeed regardless. ESL meant that he had a leg up on others because he would soon be fluent in two languages while many of us can only speak one. Over the course of the year, Eduardo embraced this challenge and soon volunteered for leadership positions in my class. He made it a goal to not only pass the state exam but to attain a commended score (the equivalent of missing fewer than seven questions on the test). After that exam had been scored, I held a ceremony in my class where each student received a handwritten note from me letting them know their grade and how
proud I was of them. During Eduardo’s class, I held his back until the end of class. After all the students had left for lunch, I handed the note to Eduardo. He opened it, stared at the paper, and then looked at me in disbelief. He had passed the eighth grade social studies exam—with commendation. I thought his hug might knock me over. As a second generation Mexican American born into a family scratching the bottom surface of the middle class in a declining city east of Houston, Texas, I wasn’t supposed to succeed. But with my family’s steadfast support and unyielding belief in the power of education, I have had the chance to chase my professional and personal passions. For me, this means helping the next generation of kids who look like me discover their own.
America has always represented a hope that life can be better. It has taken in those who have been persecuted and just plain beat down elsewhere and given them the opportunity to rewrite their futures. It’s up to our generation to ensure that we deliver on that promise for every single child who grows up with a dream. They are our future. Let’s set them up to achieve it. Miguel Solis received a Master’s in Education Policy from Harvard University in 2012. He is a member of Teach For America-Dallas-Fort Worth and the first Vice President of the Dallas Independent School District Board of Trustees. He is the President of the Latino Center for Leadership Development.
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Information and communications technology
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LITERACY In our age there have been new concepts that includes new learning methods.
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echnology has brought great changes in our social dynamics and, such changes have led to the creation of new concepts and new needs. Previously we were concerned with a particular type of literacy, differentiating between those who are literate, and those who are not. Nationally, as well as, globally, the statistics supporting the differences between these two are staggering. Today, this traditional literacy, although still important, is surrounded by other types of literacy, where the demands of society and new global challenges are expanded. Media, digital and informational literacy are just a few of the new names that dimensioned the breadth of the term. Digital literacy makes clear the importance of developing information skills. In the new era of the “informational society� it’s especially important to know how to do simple
things like, navigating through a menu system, purchase items using a keyboard, surfing the web, recording images, then editing them and uploading them onto a website. Additionally, it’s important to know how to post on a website, send, receive and write a document, along with uploading videos, or participating in forums related to the use of information and communications technology (ICT). If our needs change in social dynamics and consumption, so will the educational content of classrooms and teaching methods. Even though we assume that children and young people born within this new technological era will be electronically literate, that may not be the reality for others, like adults and the elderly. So you should ask, how they got excluded from this reality? What can we do to prevent the illiterate gap if it should intensify domestically and globally? Will those who are and stay digitally illiterate limit their job opportunities, education, leisure and development? Training and knowledge, and equity in access are some of the new challenges that come hand in hand with the term digital literacy. How we react to this information and address these challenges will ultimately define if we succeed or fail in overcoming digital illiteracy.
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New Year’s Resolutions
A good parent is required At the beginning of 2016, let’s make our most important resolution for the new year to improve relations with those we love the most.
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s always we start the new year by making new resolutions; from losing weight, exercising, eating a good diet, or changing cars, to owning your own home, and so on. This 2016, I invite you to propose that life is a beautiful challenge and for every day of the year, you pledge your intentions towards loving your wife or husband, children, family, neighbors, and yes, yourself. Today, I want to share with you an article entitled “What qualifies me to be a father?” by Rafael Holland. First let’s look at the basic definition of the word “father”. It comes from the Greek and Latin root word “pater”, meaning; provider, protector and supporter. A real father is a vendor. First Timothy 5:8 says: But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. A real father protects his family. It is a real pity that many parents have abdicated their responsibility as protectors and transferred it to the
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police, military and governments. Thank God this level of protection is available, but children need a father’s protection, especially within the home. Parents need to take responsibility for their children, be there for there for them when needed, protect them from bad influences and over indulges in things like music, television, internet, video games, negative friends, among other things. A real father is always supportive. A father maintains the rule of morality over his home. A father supports his family, every day, in every way. I’ll tell you a secret, the best thing a father can do for his children, is to love their mother. If you have not been the best father or parent, now is the time to change. Start by apologizing to your family, siblings, spouse, and children. Repent, humble yourself. Change your way of being, and forgive yourself. Be grateful, count your blessings, and focus on the positive. Do the simple things that show true love like touching, hugging, smiling, and
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speaking softly. Today’s society needs real parents. The kind of father that puts family first, in all they do. A father who maintains the family’s integrity by doing what’s right, even when no one is looking. A father who stays true to family values, even when times are hard or difficult. A father who is courageous in the face of danger. One who always speaks the truth, no matter the person or situation, because in the end, honesty always prevails. A real man can become a real father, and a real father can become the real parent that society needs.
Being a good parent means being a provider, protector and support family
Hispanic Tradition
Kings Bread
Gradually Anglo-Saxon culture has adopted Latino traditions By Jorge Romero
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ypically, when the new year begins, most people have concluded celebrating the holidays, only turning their focus on recovering from the expenditures made the previous year, however, there are some who gather together for one more event. This last holiday event is called the celebration of the Wise Men, and traditionally involves eating a special Kings Bread while exchanging presents within the family. The celebration occurs on the eve of January 6th, the day traditionally recognized as the date when three Wise Men arrived in Jerusalem with gifts to welcome the birth of Jesus
Christ. For most Americans, the celebration of The Wise Men Day may seem insignificant, but within the Hispanic community, it’s an important part of Latino culture. Slowly, this tradition has impacted American culture, as each year more schools and business close to recognize the Wise Men holiday. Additionally, more non-Hispanic-owned business start selling the traditional premade Kings Bread, each year. This year, I invite you to share this tradition with others, especially those who are unaware of its cultural importance.
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Awakening emotions
Who does not like touching or being touched?
By Mónica Oceguera
We all have the power to influence on people that are around us
At times, it is important to pause before saying something, being selective with our words, as these words can affect the decisions that people make.
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here are over twenty examples of how we can interpret and apply the definition of the verb, to touch, as well as exercising the sense of touch. Today, I want to address the unique area of nonphysical touching, and that is from the aspect of stimulating, persuading and inspiring. Have you ever thought of how many times a day you influence the people around you with the behavior you present, and the words that you speak or don’t speak? At times, it is important to pause before saying something, being selective with our words, as these words can affect the decisions that people make. Not being aware of the real impact of our words can have, makes us careless with the reality that we can touch someone so deeply that it marks them for life. It sounds unbelievable, a bit exaggerated even, but I can assure that within each one of us, is the power to positively or negatively affect the life of another, with our verbal and nonverbal communication. The use of physical touching differs here, because, with physical touching,
the touch itself can evoke emotions, eight different emotions to be exact: gratitude, fear, anger, disgust, love, sympathy, sadness and happiness. People who do not know you, who just see you, maybe hear you speak, or even read something that you wrote, can react in a way that causes consequence. That’s why it’s better to add physical touching when possible to your verbal and nonverbal communication, like the shaking of hands. When you incorporate this type of touching into your communications with others, it helps transmit your will true emotions onto others, which in turn will help them empathize better with you. I invite you to make a commitment to learn the techniques of effective communication, and use this new knowledge to touch the lives of others in a positive way. Written by Monica Oceguera, author of Príncipes multicolores y ninguno Azul.
Of our origin and condition
PART 2
By Enrique Palos
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ater, until a few years ago, I began to guess, to sense and then to discover certain truths, still not fully recognized as such, trying to understand life and death via an Absolute God ... My silent scream wants to reach to you with its hope, it wants to reach you... ... OH! God, who can do everything from the greatest to the smallest in my world; I that am part of you and you, my everything... We can get confused in love limitless and timeless! ...Help me to cry the swings and the pains; Let me delight The life in your kingdom... To later expunge The fine line Which separates My misfortunate soul From your essence... And it grew in me, the feeling and the idea of a cosmological God dwelling in every living thing, living in a single domain, either inside or outside of us. Not having an exterior or interior existence; it is only one, and we are part of that existence... God: I will not, and do not want to seek you In rich and golden shrines, Or in rituals offered to you: Neither image I need to worship
you... I will be finding you in all the stars And in the fields, and rivers, and seas; Because I know all regions belong to you We can speak to you during beautiful nights... I see you in the beauty of color, I delight in the strength of your affection and in the star that rewards its heat... I sense you in the divinity of love, I believe in you within a child’s smile... and I adore your Self more...In my pain...! And so the search continues in other spaces: Being a very young child, I used to dream that the sky Was an infinite blue As silk and ermine To where I had to arrive Without a mortal stain Neither original sin... ...Then God revealed to me... ...That the sidereal spaces are lavished with galaxies, filled with countless beautiful things: huge charming areas with many lands and suns, supernovas and dwarf stars quasars, unfathomable black holes, nebulae, comets; friendly travelers... that it is time to accept in a serene and a humble way
that we are not the smartest in this known Universe, it is easier to think that between many celestial bodies must be many kinds of lives and that I am not the only being whose form is preferred by God… I had to learn from Einstein That from my own Universe neither am center nor measure and I am a unitary field immersed in its reality curve... and so I came into conclusion that I am a virus of the Universe and the Universe of a Virus... ...This way I will assert: that if I know this sky, I discover other skies behind, still dreamed, unknown, perhaps feared or yearned for, in which I will be dwelling, for as my body is mud, the end of my end is not nothing: my spirit is part of Holiness which we have named God and He will guide me with his voice, through those beating skies, my essence to His, coupled Eternally living...! And I could complete a picture of unsettling questions and answers in my other writings in prose: novel “Victims” and “Symphony of Life”; newspaper articles and conferences ...
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Eating in Dallas By Antonio Juárez
a dish called Pescado a lo macho. This dish contains generous portions of fish, shrimp, and rice, all topped with a fresh homemade salsa. Next, I tried the Spicy Seafood dish. This dish contained rice, spicy seafood, shrimp and squid, all garnished with a special homemade spicy seafood sauce. The last dish I tasted was the Northern Seco. A dish served with beef fajitas, white rice, beans, and lettuce.
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t is a pleasure for me to introduce Chicho’s Peruvian restaurant, a cozy place to enjoy the delicious flavors Peruvian food has to offer. Over the last three years, Chef Mario Perez, also known as Chicho, has been preparing a variety of unique Peruvian dishes for his customers.
Chef Perez explained the kind of preparation, detail, and diversity that goes into each and every Peruvian dish he creates.
Fish a lo macho
Seco norteno with rice and beans
I recommend visiting this wonderful place and experiencing these Peruvian dishes for yourself. Chicho’s Peruvian restaurant is located at 3957 Belt Line Rd. Addison, Texas, 75001. Their hours of operation are Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30 am to 9:00 pm, and from 11:30 am to 2:00 am on Friday and Saturday.
I was able to taste many of his most popular dishes, and I must say that they were phenomenal. A favorite among his customers, is
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Fashion & Style
January, MONTH OF GOALS By Milton Zaldivar
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ear friends, Happy New Year 2016, welcome to our fashion section. As always, the recurring theme at the beginning of the year is to focus upon the new goals and objectives we all have set for ourselves in the year upcoming, and this year no exception. Like all mortals, my first goal is to lose the weight that I gained over the Christmas Holidays. Due to those year-end dinners, I am grateful to the inventor of “The Total Black Look”. Let’s start with two indispensable items needed for this summer, a garment, and one accessory. Both come from the male wardrobe, but in this case, it applies to both male and female style.
Next, I recommend the Chelsea Boot, as it is a legacy of the male wardrobe, and for that matter, fashion in general. I would opt for the black, brown, or both colors if you can afford it. As for men, it goes great with jeans, and can be used formally if the footwear does not show a lot of wear. For the ladies, the possibilities are broader, but can still be used with skinny jeans, skirts, and even shorts. I recommend an all season boot that is sexy and warm like Boot New York or Maison Martin Margiela. Friends, add these recommendations to your shopping list, and you will become a fashionista this year! And remember, in fashion, less is always more.
Above all, I recommend investing in a new coat, especially an overcoat or 3/4, as it’s not just for winter, but can be used throughout the year. Turn your focus in coat selection towards something cashmere in nature, and only consider basic colors, such as black, charcoal or navy blue. Preferably, acquire two if you can, with the second one being kaki or camel in color. Both of these should have a nice contemporary cut to them. When we talk about tailoring the word is “cut”. So, if an item has minor defects within its thread etc., that is solvable, but if it is not well-cut, unfortunately, there is no solution. Pay attention to how it lays upon the shoulder, and how the cut looks in the space between the flap, collar, and the notch. Stay with the 3/4 or long coat, as appropriate, for this can be used both formally and informally. My favorite brands to shop for include J.Crew, Banana Republic, and Mango.
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Super Bowl 50
THE FOOTBALL EVENT OF THE YEAR
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n February 7, 2016, Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, will host one of the most anticipated football games of the year, the Super Bowl. This famous event is where the champion of the National Football League (NFL) will be decided. The last time the San Francisco Bay Area hosted a Super Bowl game was 1985.
nally recognized artist. Additionally, this is traditionally one of the only games of the year that consumers actually look forward to watching commercials. These commercials are so valuable that the cost of a 30-second ad slot during Super Bowl 50 has soared to $5 million dollars. These commercials can create, make, or break a business overnight.
This is Super Bowl No. 50, dubbed the Golden Super Bowl for being held in the so-called “Golden State” and commemorating the 50th anniversary of its creation. We can definitely appreciate this “Golden Anniversary” and look forward to all of the golden game accents that will be seen in advertisements, souvenirs, and uniforms.
So let’s not miss out on this Golden Game called Super Bowl 50.
As always, the nation expects an amazing halftime show, one that displays the talent of an internatio-
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Events Edition 44
Business Seminar By Antonio Ju谩rez
MITO Financial is a company that has an ongoing commitment to the Latino community, and in doing so, it stays forefront of events to help provide a broader knowledge of the Dallas, Texas business sector.
One of the ways that it maintains this commitment of community education is the hosting of business seminars. In these seminars, topics such as credit, taught by Miss Adriana Medina, franchising, taught by Mr. Francisco Tellez and the use of commercial insurance Mr. Gerardo Dominguez, just to name a few.
CEO of Mito Group Mr. Juan Miguel L贸pez.
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MITO Financial is committed to supporting new entrepreneurs
Vice-President Mito Group Elvira Calder贸n
Most recently, Business Seminar No. 44 was conducted by MITO Financial. Juan Miguel Lopez, current president of the Addison Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, spoke about how minority owned business could seek special capital used for helping them establish, create, or expand a business. Exhibiti used at the Business Seminar
People that participated in the Business Seminar
Also, Mr. Joe Chapa, president of the Los Colinas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, succinctly summarized how Texas is constantly growing trade and business with Mexico, and this creates great opportunities for business to be generated with these agreements. As the event closed, Miss Adriana Medina, along with the guest speakers took questions, provided feedback, and thanked of all participants gathered at the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce were given, successfully concluding the seminar.
Mr. Juan Miguel L贸pez assisting attendees during the Business Seminar
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FIRST ANNUAL
Unconditional support to the Latino community By Jorge Romero
The First Annual Report of the Addison Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was presented by its president, Mr. Juan Miguel Lopez, at the Dallas Museum of Art. The Dallas Museum of Art provided the perfect amount of elegance and sophistication worthy of this first informational event. Mr. Lopez, CEO of Mito Financial, opened the discussion by thanking those in attendance, and expressing the gratitude had for Mrs. Estella Prettelin. It was Mrs. Prettelin who convinced Mr. Lopez, a year ago, to take the reins of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and make it one of the most successful
President of The Addison Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Mr. Juan Miguel LĂłpez.
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commercial enterprises in Dallas, Texas. Under his management, the last year of service has been remarkable, to say the least, especially within the Hispanic community. They have held many successful luncheons, events, ceremonies, and business seminars for the community. Additionally, these events hosted numerous leaders of businesses as keynote speakers. The list of keynote speakers included; CEO of Mission Foods-Javier Velez, Texas Supreme Court Justice-Eva Guzman, Journalist-Cardenas Ahtziri, Maestro Hector Guzman-Director of Music for the Plano, Irving, and San Angelo Symphony Orchestras, Dallas ISD
Senior Vice President-Chris Wallace, President and CEO of the Texas Business Association-Frascogna Vincent, and Etihad Airways’ Senior Vice President-James Mueller, just to name a few. Mr. Lopez expressed the appreciation he had for the tireless efforts of his staff, and the unconditional support from his family, both of which were the reasons for the Chamber success, this year. In closing, Mr. Lopez stressed the importance of continually supporting those within the Latino community because this is, and will always be, the best way to help them successfully and permanently incorporate into American culture.
A view of the Museum of Art in Dallas, Texas.
Guests of the Addison Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Diana Mu単oz singing the United States National Anthem
Political Analist Adryana Boyne and Abimael Cerda.
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Guests of the Addison Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Mr. JosĂŠ Rodriguez and his wife Martha Rodriguez..
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Mr. Jose Octavio Tripp and his wife Adriana Tripp.
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