Posts Tagged ‘ US Hispanics ’

Health Disparities Pose High Cost for American Economy, Researchers Say

November 24, 2009
Health Disparities Pose High Cost for American Economy, Researchers Say

Researchers commissioned by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies released a report Thursday, calculating the combined costs of health inequalities and premature death in the nation to be $1.24 trillion between 2003 and 2006. During that time, minorities spent nearly $230 billion in excess medical care costs. The Joint Center is a Washington,...

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Hispanics Minding Money in Downturn Without Sacrificing Pleasures, Research Finds

November 24, 2009
Hispanics Minding Money in Downturn Without Sacrificing Pleasures, Research Finds

Tough times call for tough decisions, but Latinos are finding ways to mind their budgets while still spending on the small pleasures and privileges they consider vital to their happiness and well-being. C&R Research recently polled its LatinoEyes panel to assess behaviors by the “majority minority” during the recession, and found that “the recession...

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Mega News 'Edicion Nocturna' is the 'First and Only Interactive News in Hispanic Television'

November 23, 2009

What: Mega TV is proud to be the first and only Hispanic broadcaster to have a news show that gives the community and audience a voice in its content and reporting. “Edicion Nocturna,” airs on Mega News and uses the Internet and new media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Skype to give audiences the...

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Papatel Launches Free Phone Service Nationwide for US Hispanics

November 23, 2009
Papatel Launches Free Phone Service Nationwide for US Hispanics

Patented Technology Represents First Non-Internet Based Free Phone Service Papatel, a new long-distance service that allows customers to call anywhere across the globe for free, today announced that it has launched nationwide after experiencing exponential growth during its test phase. In less than one year, Papatel has garnered more than 80,000 customers who use...

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Understanding Latino Boomers

November 5, 2009
Understanding Latino Boomers

Focalyst, a reseach firm specialized in seniors and boomers, presented the results of a new study that provides valuable insights on one of the most complex segments of the U.S. Hispanic population: seniors Hispanic Boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) represent approximately 10% of the US Boomer segment – over 7 million consumers...

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Smartphone user experience: A Latina’s Perspective

Smartphone user experience: A Latina’s Perspective As most of you know, a few weeks ago and thanks to a recommendation from my dear friend...

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