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While trying to survive my college Spanish classes, I came to realize that I could speak Spanish to people outside of the classroom. I fell in love with the language and the people. I worked as a court interpreter, community volunteer interpreter, and now

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Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Is race a factor in the current US immigration debate?: 1 of 6
Newscasters decry the illegal immigrant invasion of this country. The border between Mexico and the United States has become a battle ground of sorts. Volunteers who liken themselves to the original patriots arm themselves guard this border. Members of anti-immigrant groups say their battle is against illegal immigration, not... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Is it un-American that 84% of all detained immigrants have no lawyer and do not have access to a fair trial?: 1 of 6
As a former court interpreter, I am only too aware of the injustices immigrants face in our legal system, regardless of legal status. I worked in a fairly small town with a growing Latino population. While I rarely witnessed racist treatment of immigrants, the legal services many received would never have been acceptable to a... More..
Travel > Mexico Planning tips for a vacation to Mexico: 1 of 6
Visiting Mexico: Plan Before You GoThe travel destinations in Mexico vary greatly, making it easy to find the place that is just right for you. If you want a laid back beach vacation, Mexico offers many resort areas that range from moderate to luxurious. For those seeking to learn Spanish or enjoy the country's culture, there... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods How to handle chiles safely: 2 of 10
The chile is the most infamous of all Mexican foods. Feared for their potency, the chile is one of the most misunderstood foods of Mexico. Chiles are obviously used to gived certain foods a "kick," but they are also used to add flavor, such as the smoky flavor of the chipotle. Chiles vary in potency depending on their specifi... More..
Style & Beauty > Skin Care (Other) Christmas 2007: Hottest beauty and skin care gift ideas for teen girls: 1 of 5
Little girls love to play in their mother's makeup. From a young age, girls dream of wearing the pink lipstick and blush to make them feel beautiful. When parents feel that a girl is old enough to wear makeup, she is thrilled. This is one of the important stages in a girl's life. Christmas is a wonderful time to indulge any t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Trends in minority voting in the US: 2 of 8
Trends in the Latino VoteMany Americans are quick to shrug off the importance of the Latino vote because they assume that most Latinos in the U.S. are here illegally and, therefore, can not vote. Latinos, now the largest minority in the United States, are compromised of illegal immigrants; however, the Latino community is als... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Tips for buying an audio Bible as a gift: 2 of 6
A New Way to Hear from God We are always on the go. It is hard to find time to do anything these days. Most Americans work long hours just to make ends meet. We rarely have time for the things that we know matter most in life. Technology makes information available in ways our ancestors never would have dreamed. Christians ar... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism What Hispanic teens have to face: 1 of 3
Hispanic teens face unusual struggles in the face of the current immigration debates. Teens from any ethnic group try to find their niche in society. They are discovering their strengths and weaknesses and learning how to navigate the world on their own. As an ethnic group, Hispanics have to deal with common perceptions of th... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Is your teen ready for college?: 2 of 5
Determining whether or not your teenager is ready for college is often a difficult task. You want your child to succeed and you know that college is very important in today's job market. How do you make sure your teen is ready for the responsibilities and challenges that come with college life? Know his dreams, speak with hig... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Tips for buying a Bible cover as a gift: 2 of 5
Buying a Bible Cover as a GiftBible covers are a wonderful way to organize Bibles and study material. When buying one as a gift, you should keep more in mind than just its pretty design. You should know the size of the person's Bible, their study habits, and where they will take the Bible.The size of the person's Bible is the... More..