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Kissing and Hugging

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I miss Kissing and Hugging, what about you? Anyway, you chose to say - Will we return to Hugging and Kissing, Besos y Abrazos, 擁抱和親吻 any time soon, or ever again?

Return To Classes?

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POTUS has been crying wolf during his entire presidency. Now that the wolf is here, will everyone believe Donald Trump? 


Since the COVID19 Pandemic, educational institutions designed to provide teaching spaces and learning environments for the teaching of students were shuttered in the middle of the school year. Are lockdowns and other despotic measures causing untold suffering for parents and school kids?

Pursuit of Happiness

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“What man actually needs is not a tensionless state but rather the striving and struggling for some goal worthy of him. What he needs is not the discharge of tension at any cost, but the call of a potential meaning waiting to be fulfilled by him.” Victor Emil Frankl (1905 – 1997)

Reading Time

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On this World Book Day, Folks are bracing for months of disruptions from the new virus as its unrelenting spread brings ballooning infections and economic fallout.

During these trying times of self-imposed limited quarantine, one of the best activities for intelligent individuals has to be reading and writing. #LoveReading #LoveWriing

A Friend In Need

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As a longtime friend of Asia and Yirong’s faithful partner, it worries me to see the negative Press and publicity developing in American and worldwide.

'A friend in need is a friend indeed'? The proverb was known by the 3rd century BC. Quintus Ennius wrote: 'Amicus certus in re incerta cernitur'. This translates from the Latin as 'a sure friend is known when in difficulty'.

Multilingual Maestro

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Senior executive management position in media education. With decades of experience producing and directing across commercial, nonprofit, government, and academic media organizations, including NBC, Univision, Telemundo, Voice of America, AP, and others.
I offer strategic oversight, editorial judgment, and cross-platform expertise needed to excel in this role.
Throughout my career spanning newscasts, public affairs programs, and long-form documentary news magazines in both English and Spanish, I have developed precisely the skill set PBS seeks: the ability to manage complex projects across multiple stakeholders, maintain rigorous editorial standards, and deliver compelling content that serves the public interest. My experience bridges the worlds of daily news production and documentary storytelling, positioning me to guide programming from development through final delivery.
As a news manager and field producer, I have consistently coordinated between editorial teams, technical departments, and external partners to ensure projects meet deadlines without compromising quality or standards. I understand the unique demands of working with independent producers, the importance of compliance review, and the value of proactive communication across departments—from legal and standards to digital and promotional teams. My multilingual capabilities and work across diverse media environments have given me a nuanced understanding of content development, audience needs, and the careful attention required when handling sensitive or complex subject matter.
What draws me to PBS is the organization's unwavering commitment to substantive journalism, educational programming, and stories that deepen public understanding of our world. After years in commercial broadcasting, I am eager to apply my expertise to programming that prioritizes depth over ratings, context over speed, and public service over profit. The opportunity to work on PBS's distinguished slate of news, current affairs, and history programs—from investigative documentaries to historical explorations—aligns perfectly with my professional values and experience.
I am particularly equipped to serve as the critical bridge between producers and PBS's internal departments, having spent years navigating the complexities of multi-departmental coordination in fast-paced newsrooms. I bring strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm and productive under deadline pressure while managing multiple projects simultaneously. My editorial background ensures I can effectively screen content, identify potential issues, and work collaboratively with producers to maintain PBS's high standards. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my extensive experience in bilingual news and documentary programming can contribute to PBS's mission of providing trusted, high-quality content to the American public.

Key highlights from the document:

Media Career: Pioneering Latino content producer who worked with major organizations, including The Washington Post-Newsweek, NBC, BBC, Univision, Telemundo, and Associated Press (served as AP NY Bureau Chief)
Recognition: Received prestigious awards from Hispanic Business, EMMY, and DuPont-Columbia University
Academic Role: Professor and educator training future media professionals, with strong ratings on RateMyProfessors
Expertise: Multilingual media strategist specializing in:

Digital media transformation and upgrades
Start-up and turnaround projects
Cross-cultural communication
Marketing and branding
Strategic planning and operational excellence. Historical commitment to talent, diversity, and individual rights everywhere for all.