Articles by Maureen Bongat

Maureen Bongat


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'Between' Star Jennette McCurdy Re-lists Her Studio City Home for $1.2M

When Jennette McCurdy was unable to find a buyer for her Studio City home for $1.4M last year, she recently re-listed it in the market for a lower price of $1.2M.

Climate Change Study: Man-Made Heat Absorbed by Oceans Doubled Since 1997

Man-made heat energy present in the seas has now doubled since 1997, according to the new study headed by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory which was released Monday.

Mardi Gras! Galveston 2016: Parade Schedule of Texas’ Largest Mardi Gras Celebration for January

The Galveston Mardi Gras!, one of the most awaited traditions in Texas, will return to the island this February. This year's 105th celebration of Galveston's Mardi Gras! will take place January 29- February 9 with dazzling dancers, high-stepping marching bands and flashy floats. The celebration will also feature 22 parades, almost 3 million beads and other trinkets to throngs that will surely give every visitor a big all-consuming experience once again.

French Teacher Faces Manslaughter Charge After Alps Avalanche Deaths

A French PE school teacher is under investigation after he led schoolchildren onto a closed French Alps ski slope where an avalanche killed two of them and a Ukrainian tourist, a prosecutor announced Thursday.

Texas Attorney General Announces New Unit to Fight Human Trafficking

Attorney General Ken Paxton of Texas announced the launch of Human Trafficking and Transnational Organized Crime unit (HTTOC), a new unit focused on combating human trafficking on Thursday.

Travel Guide: Tips on How to Explore Latin America

Latin America is one of the most magnificent places in the world. The place has a lot of stories to tell from its artistic culture, rich history, colorful traditions and nature's beauty. Travelers will surely have a unique and amazing experience as they explore every corner of its large region. But as always, traveling is something to look forward too. Besides, Latin America is not that easy to sweep along. That's why, before leaving interested travelers must prepare and pack their bags with ideas and tips on how they can maximize their trip.

Apps Latinos Should Not Travel Without

Most Latinos are so stressed nowadays that they would often dream of an amazing travel adventure even just once a year. Traveling is like their sweet escape from life's pressure and their key to enjoy the real beauty of nature in the most extraordinary way. But sometimes, it can also be a burden which can lead to anxiety, especially to first time travelers who don't have any idea what to do. The good thing is technology already has its ways to make traveling more comfortable and hassle-free.

Travel Guide: Latin America’s Most Beautiful Beaches

The beauty of Latin America beaches is so serene that most people don't have the ability to resist the aquatic charm. The crystal-clear clean water, fine white or pink sand and hundreds of shades of green and blue colors are what summarizes the beaches' most pristine and picturesque beauty. Most parts of Latin America are tropical which makes these nature's masterpieces accessible to all beach junkies almost all year round.

David Bowie’s Caribbean Tropical Hideaway Mansion Goes On Sale for £14 Million

David Bowie's 30 year-old glamorous and extravagant with lavishly colorful interior five-bedroom mansion is now on sale with an asking price of £14 million ($20 million) under the global estate agency Knight Frank.

Human Trafficking Survivor Karla Jacinto Shares Story as a Mexican Sex Slave for 4 years

Karla Jacinto, the women who was lured into sex slavery at an early age of 12, shared how she was raped 43,200 times during the 4 years of being a slave.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: I Did Not Mean to Scare Angela Merkel With My Labrador

Russian President Vladimir Putin has explained his side through an interview with Bild, a German newspaper, saying 'he did not mean to scare Chancellor Angela Merkel with his dog' in a press conference that happened nine years ago.

Iris Fontbona: The Success Story of the Richest Latina

Chilean Businesswoman Iris Fontbona, the richest person in Chile and the 35th in the list of World Billionaires, has an assessed net worth of $9.9 billion as of January 2016.

CDC: First Zika Virus Case in the US Confirmed

The first case of the tropical virus Zika, a mosquito-borne disease, has been confirmed in a Harris County, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Amancio Ortega: The Humble Life of One of the World’s Richest Men

Behind the popular company Inditex is the 79-year-old Amancio Ortega, the company's fashion executive and founding chairman who ranks as one of the world's richest men with a real time net worth of $67.8 Billion.

Job Opportunities for Latinos -- Marketing Specialist

Market Specialists are the people who help companies, organizations or businessmen figure out what sells. They gather information about local, national and the regional market then figure out which products are in demand and the products people love to buy. Latinos who are interested in this position must have analytical, communication and critical-thinking skills. They should also know how to analyze data and focus on detail.

‘El Chapo’ Extradition Proceedings Should Commence: Mexico Attorney General’s Office

The government of Mexico is now planning to begin the extradition process of Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzmán, Arely Gómez González, the attorney general of Mexico, said on Saturday.

Media Mogul Nely Galan and How She Inspires Other Latina Entrepreneurs

Nely Galan is one of the most influential Latinas in the world. Dubbed as "Tropical Tycoon" by the New York Times, Galan is the first Latina to become the president of Telemundo, a U.S. television network. She is also an Emmy Award-winning producer of almost 600 television episodes dubbed in English and Spanish. Moreover, she amazed millions of audiences by becoming the first Latina producer in Hollywood.

Patience: The Key to Tory Burch’s Success

Tory Burch is a designer who created her own fashion label in Feb. 2004 and earned $1 billion in revenue for the first time in 2015 — nine years later since her brand was introduced into the market.

Job Opportunities for Latinos — Business Analyst

People are now getting more dependent on Information Technology, especially when it concerns the matters of business. There are people who create the bridge between business stakeholders and IT. They are called business analysts. Here are some openings in this profession.

Boragó: Experience Innovative Dining with Nature at the Heart of Chile

Voted as one of the best restaurants in Latin America, Santiago Chile's Boragó is not just offering their customers an amazing taste of great food but also an impressive dining experience while sharing a glimpse of Chile's beauty.

Job Opportunities for Latinos — Auditors

Nowadays, business is what keeps the money rolling. That's the reason why business related jobs like auditors are in. Employers who are searching for the best Latinos to fill this position are rocketing. That's why if a Latino wants to be financially stable; this is the niche he or she would want to get involve with.

Latina Gets Even With Starbucks Barista Who Used Her Credit Card for $212 Grocery Shopping on New Year’s Day

A cashier from Starbucks California has lost her job after being busted for stealing her customer's credit card info to go on a shopping spree.

Restaurant in Brooklyn Sells 24K Gold Flake Doughnuts for $100 Each

This year doughnuts will now cost more than just calories. Williamsburg’s Manila Social Club presents The Golden Cristal Ube Donut, adorned with Cristal champagne icing, filled with ube mousse and champagne jelly, and sprinkled with 24K gold flakes for $100 each.

Job Opportunities for Latinos—Staff Accountant

Certified accountants are the people behind the maximization of profits and the improvement of financial status of a business or an organization. Nowadays, this job is in demand in different and wide range of sectors. In this field, technical abilities and skills are vital. Employers usually prefer to hire people who are trustworthy and reliable and those who can provide responsible and effective advice especially regarding financial efficiency. Latinos who are creative, passionate about business and have good IT, analytical and numerical skills are those that are perfect in this field.

From Army to Business: How MicroTech Transformed Anthony Jimenez's Lifestyle

Microtech, a premier "Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business," is an industry leading prime contractor that specializes in the government and the private-sector. Annual income is estimated for more than $300 million per year.
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