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Stories of police misconduct run rampant throughout much of the country. It might come as a surprise to many, though, that police are suing police more than anyone else.Every year in New Jersey, New York, and other states around the country, millions of dollars in legal fees are spent in…
American multinational pharmaceutical corporation Pfizer is changing the way it tests its blister packs, which is the most common kind of pharmaceutical packaging in the world used to get drugs to consumers. Instead of using the traditional blue dye to detect leaks, the company will now scan their blister packs…
In 2010, 3.2 billion people tuned-in to watch the World Cup that finally culminated in Spain becoming the world champion. This year, that number is expected to climb even more, marking a much needed boost in viewership and marketing sales potential for the TV medium that has continually taken a…
The housing market seems to have recovered since the recession — homes are selling faster and for more money than even a year ago. However, a new report compiled by scholars from top universities has revealed that the widely-publicized housing recovery hasn’t affected neighborhoods of color or working-class households.The report,…
Can J.C. Penney turn its sinking ship into port by marketing to the Hispanic community? That, it would appear, is the department store corporation’s latest bid for a turnaround in profits.For the past several years, J.C. Penney has been struggling in more ways than one. Right now, the company is…
As if the American population wasn’t skeptical enough of big financial institutions, a lawsuit has recently been filed by the City of Miami against JPMorgan Chase & Co. for practicing discriminatory lending practices. According to the Miami lawsuit, JPMorgan violated the Fair Housing Act by issuing bad loans to certain…
Amazon always seems to be at the forefront of new marketing campaigns (package delivery via drone, anyone?) and excellent customer service. The newest Amazon feature is no exception to their marketing success. The Mayday button, which appeared on the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX tablets in September 2013, allows Amazon customers…
What makes the sounds of DJ Tone, an award-winning Puerto Rican musician, so unique and original is all of the blends and swirls in its texture. He takes his Latin roots and injects them with a “cool, eclectic selection of techno-cumbias and the edgiest side of reggaetón.”“I take away everything…
Right now, antivirus software is typically what an average computer user uses in order to keep away malware and minor hacks. Businesses and other entities carrying valuable data tend to use more sophisticated software and technology systems. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), though, has an interesting question to…
In 2015 the FCC will be expanding existing wireless spectrums via an auction, and many in the Hispanic community are hoping that this will prove a boon for Hispanic businesses hoping to improve their online presence.According to U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President Javier Palomarez, currently, “There is less capacity…