Category Archives: Health care

Rubén Darío Inspires Best Smoking Warning. Ever.

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

Who said Latin American poetry and health warnings don’t go hand in hand? Photo: Laura Martínez. 2013

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Chinese Press Coins Awesome Spanish Translation for ‘Joint’

Posted on December 8, 2012 by

Speaking of Cannabis and Cannabis-infused tortilla chips, the folks over at People’s Daily are doing a hell of a job updating their Spanish-language page, which is awesome because they have come up with the most hilarious -and accurate- Spanish translation for “joint.” ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ … Continue reading →

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The ‘NY Times’ Discovers Latinas ‘Pechonalidad’

Posted on February 19, 2011 by

Better late than never. The New York Times today informs the world about one little secret many of us have known for, like, centuries: That Latinas equate big breasts with a strong personality. As a 27-year-old Dominican patient of a … Continue reading →

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Marketing Health Care En Español: Right Mix of Tripe Stew, Vegetables and Exclamation Points

Posted on September 9, 2010 by

Forget everything you know about Hispanic marketing. New York-based Calvary Hospital knows that offering a first rate -and world renowned- health care is not enough: One must never forget to offer patients a hearty concoction made up of soaked tripe … Continue reading →

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