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MY SUPERPOWER

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I have dedicated decades to the intersection of language, culture, and trust, at the Associated Press alongside journalists from Asian and European traditions, at Univision before it was Univision, at News 12, building something from nothing for a community that had been invisible, at Telemundo, trusting my audience when the boss said otherwise. Almost every institution I have worked with needed to reach a community it did not fully understand. In healthcare, media, politics, and finance, the challenge is always the same. The information exists. The access exists. What is missing is the cultural and linguistic intelligence to make the truth land. That is what I provide. Not translation. Not consultation. And not diversity for its own sake.

He dedicado décadas a la intersección del idioma, la cultura y la confianza, en Associated Press, junto a periodistas de tradiciones asiáticas y europeas; en Univision, antes de que se llamara Univision; en News 12, construyendo algo desde cero para una comunidad que había sido invisible; en Telemundo, confiando en mi audiencia cuando el jefe decía lo contrario.
Casi todas las instituciones con las que he trabajado necesitaban llegar a una comunidad que no comprendían del todo. En asuntos de salud, medios de comunicación, política y finanzas, el desafío es siempre el mismo. La información existe. El acceso existe. Lo que falta es la inteligencia cultural y lingüística para que la verdad aterrice. Eso es lo que yo ofrezco. No traducción. No consultoría. Y no diversidad como apariencia.

NYC PARADISE ISLAND

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When hunger strikes, head to the many seafood restaurants. Sip cocktails and tuck into diverse flavors of dishes that will send your taste buds to heaven. or enjoy a glass of wine or beer amidst an upscale ambience. Whether you, your family, or you're a single senior trying to relocate or just looking for an escape from the big city, consider City Island.

FIRST vs FOURTH

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The central question is not whether surveillance exists, but how it is used. Targeted, lawful surveillance tied to specific threats is generally allowed. Surveillance that is broad, viewpoint-based, or likely to deter people from speaking, organizing, or practicing their beliefs risks violating the First Amendment.

SCREAMING AT IRANIANS?

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UNBELIEVABLE, this is of such a superlative degree as to be difficult to believe!

NORTHERN LIGHTSHOW

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According to the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, the best chances to catch the light are especially around midnight, when geomagnetic activity tends to intensify. These vibrant displays are caused by charged particles from the sun colliding with gases in Earth's atmosphere. These colors depend on the altitude and types of gases involved; for instance, red lights occur above 120 miles up due to oxygen atoms.

NO PUROS?

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With prices going up in smoke, now some pleasures are no longer affordable or doable. If you have had the pleasure of smoking or being near someone enjoying a Habano PURO, you understand and appreciate this rich aromatherapy.

REAL CLIMATE CHANGE

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Hydration and shade were two key ways to stay cool on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.Credit...Rahmat Gul/Associated Press

MORE GOPROBLEMS

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The Republicans are making a strategic gamble: unity vs. adaptability. It’s Not Just Iran. Trump Is Flailing on Multiple Fronts.
The president is on a losing streak, and even some of his aides are dismayed by his choices.

DARKEST SKI

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The Lyrids (April): This shower typically peaks on the night of April 21 to 22. You can expect to see an average of 10 meteors per hour in dark, clear skies.
The Perseids (August): The Perseids are one of the best meteor showers to observe. They peak between August 11 and 13 and produce over 50 meteors per hour.
The Orionids (October): Featuring some of the brightest and fastest streaking stars, this shower peaks in the hours before dawn on October 22 and produces about 15 meteors per hour.
The Geminids (December): The Geminids are the biggest meteor shower of the year. They peak around December 13 to 14 with 75 meteors per hour. Since it gets dark early, you do not have to stay up until the early hours to see the show.
The Quadrantids (January): Peaking on January 4, this shower features an average of 25 meteors per hour. The peak is relatively short, lasting from about midnight to dawn, but the volume makes it worthwhile.