Tsmag mar apr 2013 by Tiempo Social

GINA RAIMONDO

Rhode Island’s First Female Governor? Spring Elements

COLOR & FUN BODY

REJUVENATING FOR SPRING FREE Mar-Apr 2013

• Servicios para personas de edad y para discapacitados • Servicios de guarderia • Asistencia de alimentos • Problemas con el Juego

• Asistencia para la salud • Servicios para personas sin hogar y refugios • Programs para alcohol y drogas • Asistencias para las utilidades

AYUDA A TODOS Las 24 horas al dia, siete dias a la semana. www.211ri.org

Para las emergencias de indole policial, bomberos, o medicas llame al 9-1-1 TDD/TTY: 519-0374 • Si llama desde fuera del estado marque el: 1-800-367-2700

GR ATIS Tiempo Social_full page_Spanish.indd 1

•

CONFIDENCIAL

•

MULT IL IN G UE S 2/5/13 3:48 PM

Futura Area Pichardo Únete a Nuestro Equipo Ganador

Adella Pichardo 401.649.3641

Itala Del Guercio 401.545.3050

Celeste Pichardo 401.500.2533

Piedad Alemán 401.952.0394

Evelyn Rodríguez 401.649.9720

MAR-APR 2013

4 tS MAGAZINE MAR-APR 2013

8 Who to Know: Yessenia Rubio & Fredy Bermudez

24 Image: Moda Spring Elements: Color & Fun

10 De Interés: Qué Leer: Hombre Común

30 Body: Rejuvenating for Spring

12 Image: Make up Fountain of Yourth

31 IMSO: Estas Jodiendo la Bicicleta!

16 Cover Story: Gina Raimondo RI next Governer?

34 Social Moments

Independencia Dominicana; Black Histoy Month & Ocean State tax & Financial Services

EDITOR’S NOTE Mar-Apr 2013 Year 9 Issue 81 Providence, RI Editor/C.E.O MARISOL CAMILO Contributing writers DAFNE MEJIA MANUEL GONZALEZ JULIA GUTIERREZ MARTHA SANTANA JASIEL FERNANDEZ IVETTE SOLIVAN IDANIA ABREU LARKIN CONROY JOSE ARIEL JUNE BRONE INGADELKA GARCIA GISEL JON CARLOS DELACRUZ Art Director KELVIN RODRIGUEZ Creative Director ANAYRA GARCIA Cover Photography YURI LIRIANO Photography OCTAVIO GOMEZ MIGUEL ROSARIO ABU ANTHONY Sales JAQUELINE SANCHEZ MAXIMO ZAPATA SANTO ARIAS tiempo Social MAGAZINE Is a bi-monthly publication Published by: tiempo Social, LLC 807 Broad St. Suite 132 Providence, RI 02907 Tiempo Social MAGAZINE is not responsible for the opinions emitted by neither the columnists nor its collaborators, nor identifies with the advertising images provided. Tiempo Social MAGAZINE is not responsible for printing errors. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the specific written permission of Tiempo Social MAGAZINE and the executive board even when being quoted.

Advertising 401.559.5194 401.427.0920 info@tiemposocial.com

6 tS MAGAZINE MAR-APR 2013

NO TODAS LAS RESPUESTAS SE ENCUENTRAN EN GOOGLE...

ยกACERCATE A

DIOS!

2121 Smith Street North Providence, RI 02911 www.ngcri.org

Tel.: 401.213.3340

Miercoles 7:30PM - Sรกbado 7:00 PM - Domingo 10:30AM

WHO TO KNOW

Yessenia Rubio

ho: Singer/Songwriter/Performer is my Full Time passion; Marketing, Public Relations Manager my career.

What: Currently in the Studio working on my EP and collaborating with some local talent such as SingerSongwriter Cesar Santana, Producer/Engineer Kenny “Merc” Mercado and amazing musicians both locally and nationally. The EP will be a fusion of different types of genres. I’d say my music is very melodic, raw, soulful and eclectic; it carries a lot of feeling. I am also working on some projects in Colombia with Producer, Song-writer/ Engineer Dario Valenzuela “El Brujo de La Consola” who has worked with fantastic artists such as Grupo Niche, Dario Gomez, Binomio de Oro, Jorge Celedón to name few and Producer/Engineer Diego Juanias. I am hoping to finish the EP mid this year and share it with all my supporters.

When: Since I can remember... I’d throw on whatever rags were around, put on my mom’s stilettos, make her brush or the mop my microphone and just start singing and dancing all over the house. I always wanted to be in the spot light and was always the center of attention anywhere we went. Seeing how much I loved singing and dancing, my parents (whom 8 tS MAGAZINE MAR-APR 2013

I adore and am so grateful for) worked their butts off to put me in dance lessons, piano lessons, modeling, I mean anything that had to do with arts I was in it. My favorite child hood memory is when I was about 8 years old and my parents bought me my first Karaoke Machine (2 cassette decks to play or RECORD and 2 microphones) that’s when I’d say I started recording. That’s when music and I became the best of friends. Where: Music is who I am I take that everywhere. Why: Music, Writing, Singing, Performing, it’s my passion. I crave it, I enjoy it, it makes me whole, it gives an opportunity to vent, to share and feel, it fulfills me and surely something I never ever want to be without. There’s a story behind every song I write. I look at it like I’m the “BOOK” and my songs are chapters of my life that are being written. I write about my life, relationships, feelings, people I meet, things I see and experiences I “borrow” from friends. My music reflects exactly how I feel and who I am… it’s about transparency, honesty, my journey in life and just very very raw feelings. www.facebook.com/yesseniarubiomusic/www.yesseniarubio.com

fredy bermudez

ho: Fredy G Bermudez-Trejos Donahue aka Dj Mambo What: Disc Jockey/Bilingual Master of Ceremony

When: I started about 15 years ago with a company called Rolling Thunder Light and Sound founded by Tony Felix. Through Tony’s music appreciation classes, I obtained a great musical foundation in both American and Latino music; Tony is a great MC. As the years passed and the company grew, Tony realized that he needed more MC’s and started training me. I took what he taught me and applied it in Spanish. Where: You name it, I’ve done it: Latin and English night clubs, sweet 15’s, proms, concerts, radio, and the one place where I’ve had the most success in, weddings. Why: Because I love music and love to see people enjoy the music I play, especially when I play that certain song that brings you back to a pleasant time and it makes you reminisce. That look on people’s faces never gets boring.  The other reason why I dj is because it has opened doors to my other passion in life of dancing and teaching people how to dance. When people contract me for a quinceañera and find out that I’m also a dance teacher, they naturally me ask to put together the choreography for the sweet 15 court. Finally, I do it for my daughter. She’s been my inspiration in life and djing has provided some financial backings. To those who are single parents you know that kids get more expensive as they get older and you want to give them what they want. Sometimes, that means taking on a second or third job. Luckily djing has been that second job for me. At first djing was something that I did for fun and later it became a way to provide. http://www.facebook.com/MusicAsylumDJs   MAR-APR 2013 tS MAGAZINE

DE INTERES Qué Leer Gente Común Max Lucado

o siempre son los campeones los que están en la ilustración de algún sermón. Como tú y como yo, la mayoría de las veces son personas comunes y corrientes que cometen errores y afrontaban dificultades. La Biblia está llena de historias de gente que enfrentaron su propio pecado y se encontraron cara a cara con Dios, quien no solo limpia los pecados, sino que convierte aquello común y corriente en extraordinario. Ellos descubrieron que todo cambia al encontrarse con el Dios viviente. Profundiza en la vida de más de veinte personajes bíblicos sumamente fascinantes, a través de una inspiradora selección de las obras del exitoso autor Max Lucado, en un libro que el autor ha puesto por título “Gente Común”.

Qué ver larry crowne Tom Hanks y Julia Roberts

n la comedia romántica dirigida y protagonizada por Tom Hanks “Larry Crowne” acompañamos tanto a Larry como a Mercedes Toynot (Julia Roberts) en procesos de cambios en sus vidas. Larry es despedido casi inexplicablemente de su trabajo del que estaba muy orgulloso y era muy eficiente, todo porque no tiene estudios avanzados… Larry, como cualquier otra persona, podría haber tomado dos caminos: o deprimirse, vivir del desempleo y tirarse a los vicios; o, ponerse al día con las exigencias laborales: ir a estudiar. Y Mercedes (Julia Robets) es una de las profesoras donde Larry asiste a clases; cansada de la rutina, y defraudada por un marido inútil e inmaduro. El resto es más que predecible; pero el mensaje está claro… La vida nos pone a prueba: los caminos son dos: llorar o luchar. Y, créanme, en la lucha hay mucha diversión!

ELSA & FRED Manuel Alexandre y China Zorilla Una de las películas a recomendar es Elsa & Fred (Argentina/Espana). ¿Por qué? Porque es esperanzadora con respecto al futuro… No por llegar a la Tercera Edad tenemos que anular nuestra vida sentimental; pues ese es el mensaje que nos da Elsa, una abuela con un gran sentido del humor, una personalidad extrovertida y con un ingenio lúcido que se las arregla para inventar historias y conseguir lo que se propone. Tanto es asi, que cuando conoce a Fred, un vecino que acaba de enviudar, comienza a acecharlo con encuentros fortuitos, invitaciones a cenar y hasta una escapada furtiva sin pagar de un restaurante de lujo… Elsa & Fred componen una pareja poco convencional, pues a una edad donde todo está hecho y solo se espera el punto final, dán comienzo a una tierna historia de amor, amistad y complicidad que pone de punta a mas de uno, pues tienen que enfrentarse con los prejuicios familiares.

10 tS MAGAZINE MAR-APR 2013

Mujeres para la historia ¿Qué pueden tener en común mujeres como Marilyn Monroe, Indira Gandhi, y las Hermanas Mirabal? A simple vista nada, hasta puede parecer una osadía hacer dicha comparación; pero lo cierto es que aunque en diferentes épocas, y circunstancias; entre el glamour y la simpleza de sus vidas, han sido mujeres que han asegurado una página en la historia de la humanidad. Mujeres ordinarias, que sus pasiones, actitudes y acciones la llevaron convertirse en extraordinarias.

Marilyn Monroe

Indira Gandhi

Personificó el glamour de Hollywood. La aparente inocencia de su mirada junto a su innata sensualidad convirtieron su imagen en un ícono de admiración en todo el mundo. Su vida fue el reflejo de su pasión y lucha personal. Marilyn, nació el 1ro de junio de 1926, con el nombre Norma Jeane Mortenson. Su inmenso atractivo fue capaz de conquistar el mundo, pero a pesar de su belleza seductora y sus curvas voluptuosas, Marilyn fue mucho más que un símbolo sexual de los años 50. Murió el 5 de agosto de 1962. Hoy su espíritu brilla junto el prestigio de su inigualable imagen de legendaria diva de Hollywood.

Tratar de que un país tenga desarrollo y mejores condiciones sociales muchas veces pasa por una transformación de tradiciones y costumbres. Eso fue lo que hizo Indira Gandhi al convertirse en la Primera Ministra de la India. Indira nació el 19 de noviembre de 1917 en Allahabad, India. Fue hija única de Jawahartal Nehru, primer jefe de gobierno de la India. A diferencia de muchas niñas indias, Indira tuvo la oportunidad de ser educada en distintas escuelas de Suiza, Inglaterra e India; asimismo, estudió Historia y Antropología en la Universidad de Oxford. Fue la primera mujer en dirigir un gobierno en la India y en luchar por conseguir la modernización social y económica de su país. Fue brutalmente asesinada por sus guardaespaldas el 31 de Octubre de 1984.

Hermanas Mirabal Estas mujeres tuvieron la valentía de luchar por la libertad política de su país, oponiéndose firmemente contra una de las tiranías más férreas que ha tenido Latinoamérica, la de Rafael Leonidas Trujillo en República Dominicana. Actitud por la que fueron perseguidas, encarceladas varias veces y finalmente brutalmente asesinadas el 25 de noviembre de 1960. Las hermanas Mirabal son también conocidas y representadas como las “Mariposas”, por ser este el nombre secreto de Minerva en sus actividades políticas clandestinas en contra de la tiranía Trujillista. En honor a estas valientes hermanas, cada 25 de noviembre se conmemora el Día Internacional de la No Violencia Contra la Mujer.

Patria Minerva Maria Teresa

Fountain of

IMAGE: MAKE UP

Youth

By: Idania Abreu

am so blessed to do something I love for a living. Every client comes with different challenges and a unique palette. But from all my requests, I love when they ask me to make them look younger and fresher.

These days women have become busier and more accomplished and on top of it all we have to look beautiful and feminine while we are at it. I mean, seriously, what women have time to sleep extra hours and actually get rest? So let’s talk about my favorite steps and tricks to a younger and more rested face! Your makeup is only as good as your skin. You must maintain your skin with a weekly mask or peel. You work hard; you deserve to pamper yourself for at least 15 minutes a week. Washing, treating and protecting your face every day is very important to preserve youth. Use a facial wash to remove impurities and makeup morning and night. Treat your skin with a serum that targets your particular concern such as lines, sun damage, and dehydration. And now for the fun stuff, makeup: Use a illuminating liquid foundation, it should give you a glow. The plan is to look like you when you were 15… those were the days. Use a smoothing and brightening congealer around your eyes, nose, and lips. You want to create brightness were there are shadows. For eyes using matt or satin shadows are recommended, it creates a smoother lid. A bright neutral color all over and a darker color near your lid. Finish the eyes with a waterproof liquid liner and voluminous mascara. More on top and less on bottom is a way to create a lift to the eyes. As you get older, bottom liner is more likely to run. One of my favorite, bronzer! Use the bronzer on the sides of the face with upward strokes. Everyone’s face is shaped differently; place it on areas you would like to recess. Avoid the center of face, which should stay bright. Blush should be light and soft. Peach/ pinks with no glitter looks like a fresh natural glow. And please ladies only on the cheeks; red in other places may make you look tired. Last but definitely not the least important, lip plumper. Find one that has a tint of glossy color. Plumbers make your lips look healthy, smooth and hydrated. I promise, even if your lips are big, you’re going to want to kiss your own lips. Start with what you’re comfortable. Practice a day you’re not actually going anywhere. With a little practice, you will be ready to look younger and fresher! Model: Ebelise Abreu Photographer: Valencio

12 tS MAGAZINE MAR-APR 2013

Portfilios

PORTFILIOS

WEDDINGS

ABU

SPECIAL OCASIONS

PHOTOGRAPHER- CORDINATOR

401-261-9040

vquest1portfolios.com - anthonyabu9@gmail.com - facebook/abuanthony

Panadería El Quetzal Inc. Bakery

“Siempre endulzando su paladar” Lo mejor del pan guatemalteco elaborado cuidadosamente con ingredientes de la más alta calidad.

Pirujo ~ Semitas ~ Lenguas ~ Pan Francés Campechanas ~ Champurradas Batidas ~ Besitos ~ Conchas ~ Cachitos ~ Cortadas OFRECEMOS:

Gran variedad de productos y musica tipica de Guatemala

Envío de Enconmiendas una vez al mes King Express

445 Hartford Ave. Providence, RI 02909 Tel: 421-9119

Job Opportunity

Requirements:

• Sales experience • Good image • Bilingual • Own a vehicle • Available to travel • Enthusiastic team player

Beneﬁts: • Base salary • Good commision • Medical insurance • Aditioinal Incentives

Serious inquiries please send resume to: info@tiemposocial.com

14 tS MAGAZINE MAR-APR 2013

MAR-APR 2013 tS MAGAZINE

By: Marisol Camilo Photogrpahy: Yuri Liriano

COVER STORY

GINA RAIMONDO

ina Raimondo is a woman with a quiet and kind personality, her diplomatic qualities are remarkable. Her delicate appearance and her cordial manners come along with the integrity and capacity that Gina manages her job as Rhode Island Treasurer. Being a mother of two-Tommy and Ceisy-and wife to Andy Moffitt, takes precedence over being a government official.

16 tS MAGAZINE MAR-APR 2013

Nothing gives her more passion like her job as government official and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why there are many expectations about her consideration of running for Governor. Through this interview Gina allows us to meet the wife, mother, daughter, business woman and government official, and why not, possible Governor candidate.

Multi Bookkeeping Services

Conocimiento y Experiencia Trabajando para Ustedes por más de 17 años.

En contabilidad, su asistente financiera personal.

Eufrosina Pacheco MS. Accountant.

Ser Madre es uno de los trabajos con la mejor remuneración que se pueda tener, desde que su pago sea... AMOR. Es por eso que le recordamos que estamos aqui, para ofrecereles:

Accounting - Bookkeeping - Payroll Processing - Sales Tax Processing Tax Preparation (Personal & Business) - Financial Statement Preparation Business Setup ( All type of Licenses & Permits) -Other Financial Reporting Bank Reconciliation - Worker Compensation Mortgage - Real Estate 1243 Mineral Spring Avenue Suite 206 North Providence, RI 02904 Email: multibookkeeping@cox.net

Tel: 401- 305-3506 401-305-3507 Fax: 401-305-3504

ts magazine: How would you define yourself? Gina Raimondo: I am a public servant. As a Rhode Islander, a mom, daughter, businesswoman and elected official – my story, our story, doesn’t happen without government working. My office is committed to moving Rhode Island forward. tS: An important childhood memory? G.R.: One of my favorite memories was being a Brownie in the Girl Scouts. It was through this after-school activity that I learned about leadership and friendship. Recently, I was named the Honorary Cookie Chair for the Girl Scouts of Rhode Island. Helping Rhode Islanders better manage their finances has been one of my top

priorities. Girls learn essential life skills, like hard work and the importance of financial literacy, through the cookie sale program. It is an honor to again be a working with the Girl Scouts and encouraging the girls as they work toward their goals. tS: Your husband’s name? G.R.: Andy Moffit tS: What type of profession your husband works at? G.R.: Andy works at the consulting firm McKinsey & Co. focusing on education issues.

18 tS MAGAZINE MAR-APR 2013

tS: What phase of your life are you at this moment? G.R.: A very busy and rewarding one! I am a mom of two young children, a daughter, a wife and Rhode Island’s General Treasurer. tS: How has your life changed since you became RI Treasurer? G.R.: The biggest change is that I am often in the news. It’s a very visible role – people seem to recognize me everywhere – at church, at Benny’s, at the playground and the beach. While this has been an adjustment, it is an honor to serve and work for the hardworking people of Rhode Island.

tS: You are a wife, a mother and a state official. How do you spend your time? G.R.: As wisely as I can. I am committed to this state and the time that it takes to deliver results for all Rhode Islanders. I am also committed to my family. Sometimes, my family is able to join me at work. Recently they joined me for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event in Woonsocket, distributing toys to children at Providence’s South Side’s Christmas Celebration and marching alongside me in the Bristol 4th of July parade. I love having them with me. tS: Which one of these functions do you identify yourself the most?

G.R.: My focus is on how to make Rhode Island stronger. A Rhode Island that rewards people who work hard regardless of their background or income is one that will have a thriving economy. My office is committed to doing its part to help build an economy for all Rhode Islanders to succeed, and to benefit from growth. tS: If you wouldn’t be the RI Treasurer, what other profession would you like to be? G.R.: Prior to my role as Treasurer, I founded the state’s first venture capital firm, Point Judith Capital. I really enjoyed working with entrepreneurs to help them lay the foundation to grow their ideas and create prosperous businesses.

tS: As a woman with so many responsibilities is there room in your life for hobbies? G.R.: Most of my free time is spent with my kids. I love helping with spelling tests, watching swim class and just spending time with them. I also try to exercise a few times a week. tS: How would you define your experience as the RI Treasurer? G.R.: Our focus in Treasury is to provide exceptional, performance-based results. In the first two years of my term, we made tremendous improvements and are operating better and faster for you. We will continue to deliver outcomes for you by acting with urgency, search-

ing for innovative solutions, streamlining work and building partnerships. I am energized by the work we are doing and with your help and support, we can continue to move our state forward in a transformational way. Please reach out to let us know how we are doing and to share ideas on how we can improve. tS: Which one was the most challenging moment that you had to face up to now? G.R.: In 2011, we came together as a state to save the pension system for public employees, and in so doing fixed our fiscal fundamentals. The Rhode Island Retirement Security Act Provides peace of mind to public employees, Saves taxpayers $4 billion over the next two decades. Saves municipalities $1 billion over the next two decades. Provides predictability to municipalities and taxpayers. These were tough choices, but we are seeing the benefits, with savings to municipalities and improved performance in the bond markets. Our recent $81 million general obligation offering generated $200 million worth of demand, and will lower the cost to taxpayers. These bond proceeds will be used to complete vital projects such as road and school construction. tS: From 1 to 10 how would you evaluate your governance at the helm of the RI Treasury? G.R.: I strive to be a 10 every day in my work for Rhode Islanders. tS: Three goals that you would like to reach for the Latino/ Hispanic Community? G.R.: A top priority is for my office is to highlight the importance of being financially empowered. Far too many Rhode Islanders face challenges that might have been be avoided through a greater understanding of personal finance. If families are more financially stable at home, our entire state will benefit. Empower RI opportunities for you include: Are you making less than $50,000? Learn about how to access the Earned Income Tax Credit. Sign up for the Financial Coaching Corps – a partnership with the Capitol Good Fund that provides personal financial coaching. The Corps is also looking for volunteer coaches. Visit treasury.ri.gov and click Empower RI to learn more. http://www.treasury.ri.gov/empower-ri/. My office has millions of dollars in unclaimed property. To search by your name, visit treasury. ri.gov and click Missing Money. http://www. treasury.ri.gov/divisions/unclaimedproperty/ Treasury is able to help victims of violence and their families through the Crime Victims Compensation Program. This program was created to help victims and their families with the many

Often people ask me to consider running for governor, but I have not decided. It’s overwhelming how much support I have received and I am thankful that so many people believe in our efforts. costs associated with violent crime such as medical bills, loss of earnings and funeral expenses. To learn more visit treasury.ri.gov and click on crime victim program. http://www. treasury.ri.gov/divisions/crimevictim/ tS: Many people expect that you continue ascending in the political fields. Would you consider yourself within these expectations? If yes, what position would you be running for? G.R.: I love my job as Treasurer and I am concentrating it. Often people ask me to consider running for governor, but I have not decided. It’s overwhelming how much support I have received and I am thankful that so many people believe in our efforts. tS: Three subjects you think the Hispanic community should improve? G.R.: Join me in advocating for an end to pay day lending in Rhode Island. Far too many families are facing financial challenges that might be mitigated or avoided through a greater understanding of personal finance. Payday lending exploits that lack of understanding. This form of predatory lending very often entraps the borrower in a cycle of debt, and that burden will exacerbate existing financial difficulties. To learn more, or to join the payday lending reform effort, visit www.treasury.ri.gov and click on Empower RI to learn more. If you know of pension fraud and abuse, please report it. Call 401-462-TIPS (462-8477) 24-hours a day, seven days a week if you have concerns regarding disability pension fraud. Abuse that costs taxpayer money and compromises the integrity of the retirement system is unacceptable and must be reported and investigated. Consider volunteering for the Rhode Island Financial Coaching Corps. The goal of this program is to match volunteers with financial skills and know-how with Rhode Islanders looking to learn how to make their money work for them. Learn more about these opportunities visit www.treasury.ri.gov and click on Empower RI. MAR-APR 2013 tS MAGAZINE

ABRIL 28 2013

RHODES ON THE PATUXET 7:00PM-11:00PM

HENDERSON LEARNING CENTER

MAR-APR 2013 tS MAGAZINE

IMAGE: MODA

Spring Elements

Color & Fun

he time to express yourself in color’s full glory has arrived. This Spring it’s all about mixing the bright with the brighter and leaving no color combo. Those hues that you’ve always wanted to wear but never dared to be seen in are in effect and revealing serious fabulous-ness. Spring is in the air and we are loving it!

24 tS MAGAZINE MAR-APR 2013

April Showers Strong accents with brights is a must this time around. Being shy isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an option- be direct in your style

Fashion Editor: Anayra Garcia Photographer: Abu Anthony Hair: Gisel Disla de Alvarez Makeup: Omallys Hopper Models: Tyler Hull, Angie Santana

MAR-APR 2013 tS MAGAZINE

Citrus Rainbow Venture into the unknown

with colors that stand out. Freedom with color has never been so exciting.

Cute Coral Short and simple is the best way to color block- keeping it sexy and very wearable.

26 tS MAGAZINE MAR-APR 2013

Lady Like Lace and neon green never

looked so good together. On a neutral palette there is room to add color and style without over-doing it.

Polished to Perfection Bold and bright! Stripes with just the right

accessory enhance the sophistication needed for those days when ordinary just wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do.

MAR-APR 2013 tS MAGAZINE

Floral Flow It’s not how much color can be worn, it’s

how you harmonize them. An intense top paired with subtle pants keeps the focus on what’s really important.

28 tS MAGAZINE MAR-APR 2013

CUERPO/BODY Rejuvenating for

Spring

he arrival of Spring is a very anticipated one. We anxiously await longer days with daylight sun and more favorable temperatures. The winter months can be the most stressful on our skin due to the cold weather, low humidity and high artificial heating temperatures. That can all lead to our skin becoming drier than usual, resulting in dull looking skin.

Ingadelca García-Rodríguez

Rejuvenecimiento para la Primavera El mejor remedio para reparar la piel después de una temporada de mucha resequedad es exfoliar.

a llegada de la primavera es una muy anticipada y con ansiedad esperamos días más largos, con más sol y de temperatura más favorables. Los meses de invierno pueden ser los más estresante en nuestra piel debido al el frio, baja humedad y altas temperatura de calefacción artificial. Eso puede resultar en que nuestra piel se ponga más reseca de lo normal terminando en acumulación de piel muerta. El mejor remedio para reparar la piel después de una temporada de mucha resequedad es exfoliar. Suave masajes de ingredientes para exfoliar y remover la piel muerta uno varias veces al mes es ideal. Seguido de un buen huméctate. Hay muchos productos que se puede comprar cuales son específicamente diseñado para exfoliar la Piel. Evite productos que contengan ingredientes como emulsión que deja un residual de jabón cual causa aún más resequedad a su piel. Los siguientes ingredientes significa la presencia de emulsión (emulsifier) en productos de piel: emulsifying wax, polysorbate, stearate, steareth, cetearyl, ceteareth, polyoxyethylene, polyethylene y polyethylene glycol también referido como PEG. Parabenos (parabens) son una clase de chimecos usados en productos de belleza cuales incluyen: methylparaben, propylparaben, eth-

30 tS MAGAZINE MAR-APR 2013

ylparaben y butylparaben ceteareth [ingredientes en ingles]. Parabenos han sido encontrado en biopsias de tumores de seno indicando y hasta comprobando la relación del preservativo con el cáncer del seno. Algunos productos también contienen damasco o albaricoque o nueces que son granulados para dar la sensación de una exfoliación penetrante. En verdad estas partículas son dañinas para la piel. Dado a que en vez de limpiar la piel lo que hacen es microscópicamente cortar la piel. Aunque no se pueda ver la cortadas son los suficientemente grades para que entre bacteria. Si se le hace difícil encontrar un producto que no contenga esos ingredientes dañinos lo más fácil y económico sería hacer un facial en casa. Esta mascara suaviza la piel y al mismo tiempo hidrata mientras remueve la piel seca. Mezcle 2 cucharadas de miel, ½ vaso de avena, 1 huevo, 2 cucharadas pequeñas de azúcar, ¼ leche y 1 cucharada de aceite de olivo extra virgen. Después de lavarse la cara con agua tibia para abrir los poros úntese la mescla y déjesela por lo menos cinto minutos. Suavemente masajease la piel en moción circular dejando que la azúcar remueva la piel muerta. Enjuague después de 15-20 minutos.

The best remedy for repairing the skin after the winter season is to exfoliate. Gently exfoliating the skin to remove dead skin a few times a month is ideal followed by a good moisturizer. There are many products which can be found specifically designed for exfoliating. Avoid products that contain ingredients such as emulsifiers which leaves a soapy residual on the skin causing even more dryness. The following ingredients signify the presence of emulsifiers: emulsifying wax, polysorbate, stearate, steareth, cetearyl, ceteareth, polyoxyethylene, polyethylene and polyethylene glycol, also known as PEG. Parabens are a class of chemicals used in beauty products which include: methylparaben, propylparaben, ethylparaben and butylparaben ceteareth. Parabens have been found in breast tumor biopsies indicating and proving a correlation of the preservative with breast cancer. Some products also contain apricot and nut seed particles to give the sensation of a deep exfoliating wash. In reality those particles are harmful to the skin and cause small microscopic cuts to the skin. These cuts, although not visible, are big enough for bacteria to enter the skin. If it becomes difficult to find an exfoliating product that does not contain the harmful ingredients, the easy and affordable option is to make a homemade version. This facial softens and hydrates the skin while removing dead skin at the same time. Mix 2 tbsp honey, 1/2 cup oats, 1 large whole egg, 2 tsp granulated sugar, 1/4 cup milk and 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil. After washing your face with warn water to allow the pores to open, rub mixture on face and leave for 5 minutes. Gently massage mixture in a circular motion allowing the sugar to remove the dead skin. Wash off after 15-20 minutes.

IN MY SPANGLISH OPINION

Welfariano! Estas”Jodiendo”La Bicicleta (You’re screwing up the bike) VIC RAMOS

grumpy Cuban man from my neighborhood whom we called Hector, El Cubano, had a catch-phrase he would use for situations when a person was destroying the collaborative efforts of a group of people. He used it often and with great vigor when someone’s laziness was causing the others to force themselves. He would say “Estas jodiendo la bicileta” (you’re screwing up the bike). As a teenager, I distinctly remember a group of us trying to build a snowman on the street corner of 187th street and St. Nicholas Ave. There were at least ten of us shoving snow into what we hoped would become Frosty’s belly. Seeing that we were in desperate need of adult ingenuity, El Cubano joined in to help orchestrate the plan. The snowman began to take shape until someone mistakenly jammed snow in the wrong place. “Nooooo,” screamed Hector. “Estas jodiendo la bicicleta!” Of course we all laughed at the catch-phrase, but when you think of all the things that have to work correctly for a bicycle to run efficiently it made perfect sense. Today, I would like to sic that phrase on the masterful Welfariano who has managed to make a career out of evading real work by squeezing the Welfare system like a sponge. Please stop. Estas jodiendo la bicicleta! Let me begin by self disclosing that I am the product of the system.

From going through the public school system to the embarrassment of paying for groceries with the little white food stamps (praying to God no one recognized me in the store), I know all about it. I too waited with mami on the long lines for yellow blocks of cheese and I saw the excitement the first of the month would bring to our home. Having kids of my own, I eventually understood the purpose of public assistance in this country. I felt the karate chops to my finances and that need for a little extra help. That being said, for my parents there was a dignity in being able to find work and get off the system as soon as they were able to. There was a sense of accomplishment when the check from working at the factory replaced the check from the government. I agree that it is incredibly difficult to survive on minimum wage and all the other arguments you might throw at me. However, understand that I’m tired. I’m tired of watching people who I know are on public assistance drive by in better cars because they have disposable income. I’m kind of tired of dragging myself to work as the rooster crows knowing that fulana-de-tal and her man fulanito stay home all day relaxing in fuzzy slippers. More than anything else, I’m tired of knowing my check is a few dollars short because I’m helping to pay for fuzzy slippers I can’t even afford for myself. No, I’m not making a case against the elderly woman who is now disabled

and depends on supplemental income to help her. I’m not referring to the young mother who works part-time and needs additional help to get food on the table. Yes, take my money for that. I’m more than eager to help. Please don’t avoid the topic by twisting my intent. I’m talking to you Fulano. You know who you are. If you have been riding the Welfare bike for more than ten years and have never taken a workshop, a course or a training that might help you get one step closer to an employable skill, I’m talking to you. If you prefer to find loopholes that will help you stay in the system rather than find ways to get back into the workforce, I’m talking to you. If you can bench twice your body weight, but you prefer to keep the unemployment checking going because the job lifting heavy boxes is beneath you, I’m talking to you. If you choose not to marry your honey booboo because you know it might affect the public assistance either of you receives, I’m talking to you. Escucha, it’s supposed to be temporary assistance to help you get back on your feet. You’re not supposed to make a career out of it. It’s not charity. You’re breaking someone else’s back. Welferiano, estas jodiendo la bicileta and the right people are noticing. What will happen when the bike breaks? Se me cuidan y seguimos hablando. MAR-APR 2013 tS MAGAZINE

STYLE: DIY

Fierce

It’s the way to express that untamable side. Necklace $10 Wing Ear Piece: $7

Denim tops are back and taking a life of their own.

his very versatile fabric always offers us the ability to dress up or dress down. It’s no wonder that many ask “how I make it work“? Wearing the right accessories is key and does most of the work for you- all while keeping you stylish. So for those who would love to get into it but aren’t really sure how to, tS Magazine has teamed up with Ready Set Accessorize to give you 4 styles that will rock that top.

Audacious

For when you’re aim is to be the center of it all. Peter Pan Necklace $20 Circle Earrings: $10

32 tS MAGAZINE MAR-APR 2013

Preppy

A trendy version on the classic look. Bow Tie Necklace: $15

xpress de.

on the $15

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! PLAYING THRU MONDAY! MAY 3–6 Fri. MAY 3 H 7:00 PM

SAVE $5 ON OPENING NIGHT TICKETS!*

Sat. MAY 4 11:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 PM

Sun. MAY 5 11:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 PM

Mon. MAY 6 7:00 PM

*Excludes Circus CelebritySM, Front Row and VIP seats. No double discounts.

Buy tickets at Ringling.com, Retail Locations, Dunkin’ Donuts Center Box Office or call 1-800-745-3000 Regular Ticket Prices: $25 • $35 VIP • $65 Front Row • $95 Circus Celebrity 232921

Additional fees may apply.

Ringling.com MAR-APR 2013 tS MAGAZINE

SOCIAL MOMENTS Conmemoran el 169 aniversario de la Independencia Dominicana

Celebran Black History Month eb RISD

l Domingo 3 de Febrero en RISD Museum of Art, se llevó a cabo la 18va Lectura Comunitaria de Poesia en honor a Langston Hughes; , quien fuera cuatro décadas atrás una de las personas mas influyentes en la cultura negra siendo una de las piedras fundamentales del famoso “Harlem Renaissance” movimiento cultural también conocido como “Nuevo Movimiento Negro” . Mr. Hughes fue un activista social, escritor, autor de obras de teatro, novelista y columnista, como asi también uno de los innovadores de la nueva literatura denomidada Poesia de Jazz. Hicieron orgullosamente honor a esta gran personalidad de los derechos humanos interpretes de la música, teatro, educación y comunidad . Yamil Baez, maestra, poetiza y activista hizo una gratísima representación de la cultura Latina. La acompanaron influyentes presencias como Len Cabral, Robb Dimmick, Ray Rickman y la glamorosa Ramona Bass entro otras muchas voces mas. Cerrando la velada con un emotivo discurso el Profesor Asociado de Ingles y Estudios Afro Americanos Mr. Shawn Anthony Christian, PhD.

34 tS MAGAZINE MAR-APR 2013

n conmemoracion del 169 aniversario de la Independencia Dominicana “The Dominican Independence Award Committee of Rhode Island” realizó un acto en el Salon de Gobernadores de State House; el cual tuvo como maestro de ceremonia al Sr. Jhomphy Ventura. Compartieron palabras hacia los presentes el Gobernador Lincoln Chaffee, el Secretario de Estado Ralph Mollis, el Representante Gordon D. Fox, el sr. Hugo Adames y la Representante Grace Diaz quien introdujo al Consul Dominicano en Boston el Sr. Miguel Andujar. Fueron entregados reconocimientos a dominicanos destacados en diferente areas: Ana Arelis Cruz “Gran Reconocimiento”; Cesar Santana “Dominican Talent of the Year” ; José Fermín “Dominican Leadership of Education” ; Marleny Luna “Contribution to Dominican Art”; Norberto Valdez “Dominican Business Leadership Service”; Ricardo Garcia “Contribution to Domincan Sport” y Jorge Cárdenas como amigo de la comunidad dominicana, un “Reconocimiento Especial”.

With so many responsibilities we have as women, we are faced with wearing different hats on a daily basis. How to establish our homes, attend events that our children have, meet our work needs outside the home while trying to find time to serve our own needs. We can continue with the list but I don’t have enough space. My point is, it’s very easy for women to lose the desire in reaching our dreams. For example maybe before you started your family you dreamt of having a business and maybe that dream was gradually defeated perhaps for lack of time or perhaps because the dream you once saw clearly now sees as something impossible to achieve. Well I’m here to tell it’s never too late to achieve your goals. It is not a competition to see who gets there first, it’s a time in your life where one asks “Who I am and how I can get there”? We have many examples like the grandmother who is 71 years, Ernestine Shepard, that has started training for “bodybuilder”competitions and Doña Irma Gonzalez who has been wrestling for 55 years and at 75 years old is training fighters. Most times it’s not that you don’t have the time or that you cannot reach your goal, it’s that we put too many excuses because we have forgotten the passion and enthusiasm of wanting to fulfill our dream. But remember it’s never too late to start and it is important is to know that every day you have an opportunity to get closer to your goal.

Con tantas responsabilidades que tenemos como mujer, nos enfrentamos con un gorro diferente a lo diario. Como estabilizar nuestro hogar, atender eventos que los hijos tienen, cumplir con nuestro trabajo fuera de la casa y al mismo tiempo tratar de encontrar tiempo para nuestras necesidades. Podemos seguir con la lista pero no tengo suﬁciente espacio. Mi punto es, que es muy fácil para nosotras las mujeres perder el deseo de cumplir con nuestro sueños. Por ejemplo tal vez antes de empezar su familia usted soñó de tener un Negocio y tal vez ese sueño poco a poco se ha derrotado, tal vez por falta de tiempo o tal vez porque ese sueño que una vez lo vio como algo claro ahora lo ve como algo imposible de alcanzar. Bueno estoy aqui para decirle que nunca es tarde de alcanzar tus metas. No es una competencia para ver quien llegara primero, es una etapa en la vida donde uno se encuentra y se pregunta “Quién soy y como puedo llegar”? Tenemos muchos ejemplos como la abuela que tiene 71 años, Ernestine Shepard, que ha comenzado a entrenar para concursos de “bodybuilders” y Doña Irma González, quien ha estado luchando durante 55 años y a los 75 años de edad entrena a luchadores. La mayoría de la veces no es que no tienes tiempo o que no puedas cumplir tu meta, es que ponemos tantos pretextos porque se nos ha olvidado la pasión y el entusiasmo de querer cumplir con nuestra sueno. Pero acuerde que nunca es tarde de empezar, lo importante es saber que cada día que tienes es una oportunidad para ir acercándose tus meta. MAR-APR 2013 tS MAGAZINE

SOCIAL MOMENTS Inauguran oficinas de preparación de impuestos y contabilidad

cean State Tax & Financial Service Center inauguró el pasado jueves 10 de enero, sus nuevas oficinas en el 605 Elmwood Av, Providence. La empresa, propiedad de Franklyn Bratini, ofrece servicios de preparación de planillas de impuestos y servicios de igualas contables. La ceremonia inaugural contó con la bendición del Pastor Eliseo Nogueras de la Iglesia Centro de Adoración Getsemaní. La maestria de ceremonia estuvo a cargo de Carmen Díaz-Jusino, Gerente de Programas del Center for Women & Enterprise. El evento contó con los testimonios de Luis Peralta y Cesar Teo, ambos clientes de Ocean State Tax & Financial Service Center. Entre los invitados se encontraban Ann S. Gooding, Directora de Comunicaciones Department of Economic Development de Providence; Tony Aristy, en representacion del gobernador Chafee, y la concejal Carmen Castillo. Ocean State Tax & Finanacial Service Center se fundó en febrero de 2011. para ofrecer servicios de preparación de planillas de impuestos, y proveer servicios de contabilidad y preparación de estados financieros para pequeños negocios. Ademas brinda asesoría de negocios y nóminasde pago, entre otros servicios.

1. Momento en que fué cortada la cinta de inauguración. 2. Fabio Toribio; Franklin Bratini; Ramón Blanco. 3.Miladi Gónzalez; America Mordán; Maria García. 4.Carmen Díaz-Jusino; Mery Alcantara. 5. Pastor José Noguera; Tony Aristy. 6. Juan Rivera; Clarissa Cepeda; Franklin Bratini. 7. Julie Ball; Cesar Teo.

4 36 tS MAGAZINE MAR-APR 2013

EUGENIA’S

Salón

CruzTechStudios “Simplifying Technology”

Jose Cruz i.t. director

401-559-1714 www.cruztechstudios.com josecruz@cruztechstudios.com

Extensiones de Pelo- Feather Trenzas Permanentes- Color - Cortes para Damas, Caballeros y niños- Maquillaje Depilación de cejas y todo para realzar la belleza del hombre y la mujer.

401.722.5973 Llame para una cita

45 Exchange St. Pawtucket, RI 02860

Setup of home/office network Computer maintenance Virus Removal Computer & Software upgrades Computer hardware setup Business solutions Web design Custom Software We work both Mac & PC

Future Credit

Continental

Tailoring

Tu cenTro de soluciones financieras nosoTros Tenemos la solución a su problema de crédiTo

ConfeCCiones de traje arreglo y correciones de ropa a la medida

Ivette Sullivan reportes de crédito análisis financieros cuentas de colección robo de identidad préstamos estudiantiles notario público settlements inf. de bancarrotas

Tel: 401.228.7855 fax: 401.228.7034 1230 elmwood ave. providence, ri

Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers

“Representing Those Who Work The Toughest Beat In The State”

P.O. Box 8273 Cranston, RI 02920 Tel: 401-943-4110 Fax: 401-943-8480 email: ri-brotherhood.com

401-944-3766 1570 Cranston Street Cranston, RI 02920

Servicios,LLC ¡AQUI LO MAS IMPORTANTE ES USTED! Establecidos en el Mercado Latino desde 1991

Especialistas en INCOME TAX

Personales, Casas y Negocios, Servicios de Contabilidad, Asesoría a Negocios, Servicios de Inmigración

Grupo de Seguros Guzmán

Hacemos el seguro a su medida para elegir el plan de seguros que mejor le proteja a usted y a sus intereses, en las areas de: AUTO - COMERCIAL VIDA - CASA O PROPIEDADES COMPENSACION DE EMPLEADOS (Workers Compensation)

Lic. Alberto Guzmán 1214 Broad St. Providence, RI 02907

Tel:401-785-0805 401-785-0806 Fax:401-461-7190