The Zambrano family has a 30-year history in Pasco, Washington, a small harvesting town. They originally came to pick apples, but over time established roots and became part of the community. Their family has now grown to more than 50 members, living in small brightly-colored homes, some of which are…
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Google’s Panda 4.0 Causes Concern; Social Media Marketing Could Help Avoid Ranking Drops
The importance of search engine optimization (SEO) has exploded in recent years. Aimed at increasing a website’s search rankings using various techniques, SEO is a premier internet marketing strategy that attracts consumers to websites. Social media is a major focus for many SEO companies that service clients with accounts on Facebook,…
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President Obama’s Community College Plan Could Dramatically Benefit Hispanic Communities
President Barack Obama is proposing to offer community college students free tuition, a move that could have significant impact on Hispanic communities. According to data from the U.S. Department of Education, more Hispanics are already enrolled in college than ever before, nearly half of whom (46%) attend public two-year schools…
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FTC Releases Fotonovela Series to Increase Awareness Among Spanish-Speaking Consumers on Debt Collection
In order to inform Spanish-speaking Americans on their rights regarding debt collection, the Federal Trade Commission announced on Tuesday, Jan. 20, that it has published a short graphic novel on the subject. The 13-page comic, entitled Cobradores de Deuda (or “Debt Collectors”), lets consumers know about basic laws that debt…