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In this issue: Meet the Latina athletes heading to the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing! Also, learn about sexual assault and what you can do to protect yourself.

In the next issue: LATINA Style announces the 50 best companies in the United States for Latinas to work for!

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LATINA Style CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2008
5th Annual National LATINA Symposium
September 5	Washington, DC
To register go to nls.latinastyle.com

LATINA *Style* Business Series To register go to bs.latinastyle.com
July 17	San Francisco, CA
October 23	Dallas/Forth Worth, TX
November 20	Miami, FL

NCLR 2008 Annual Conference July 12-15, San Diego, CA For more information: www.nclr.org/conference


Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) Communications Boot Camp with Mary Schnack, Program III, Crisis Communications Planning July 25, Teleconference For more information: www.wipp.org/events.asp

Principal Women in Business Teleclass Series Blogging to Boost Your Bottom Line: Four Approaches to Make Money through Blogs July 29, FREE Teleclass For more information: secure3.websiteencryption.com

TAMACC The Annual 33 Convention July 30- August 2, Austin, TX For more information: tamacc.org/convention/index.html
Next Month. . . 7th Annual Hispanic Women of Distinction Charity Awards Luncheon August 15th, Davie, FL For more information: www.wedoevents.net

News and Politics

Presidential Candidates Barack Obama and John McCain court the Hispanic vote at the National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO) Conference

Presidential Candidates Barack Obama and John McCain spoke at the NALEO Conference on June 28, 2008. Each addressed the audience, promoting their presidential platform. They both answered questions about issues ranging from healthcare, the economy, and the war. Senator Hilary Clinton and Governor Bill Richardson also spoke at the NAELO conference on Friday June 27, 2008.

Both Obama and McCain were also present at the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) 79th Annual Convention, which was held on July 7-12. Senator McCain delivered remarks the Diversity Luncheon on Tuesday, July 8th. Later that afternoon Senator Obama hosted an hour long session titled, “An Open Dialogue with Barack Obama.” Senator Clinton was the keynote speaker at the Presidential Awards Banquet on Friday, July 11th. There has been an increase in attention from politicians and the media as the Latino vote becomes increasingly crucial for any candidate’s success.

Business & Marketing

Prudential Launches new website designed to address the financial concerns of women.

Prudential Financial has launched a new website that provides free consultations, educational articles, interactive tools and calculators, all designed to assist women in achieving financial stability and security. According to Prudential’s 2008 Study on The Financial Experiences and Behaviors among Women, 80% of women desire to achieve a secure retirement, yet only 18% feel confident in their ability to do so.

Check out the new site at: www.prudential.com/women

Health and Beauty

Mexican Americans and women at higher risk for subarachnoid hemorrhage during stroke than white men

Recent research suggests that Mexican Americans and women may be at higher risk for experiencing a stroke in which there is bleeding in the space around the brain, according to the National Institute of Health. Researchers reviewed over 30,000 health records of people over the age of 44, living in Southeast Texas. They found that Mexican Americans have almost double the risk of subarachnoid hemorrhage than Caucasians. They also found that women had one-and-three-quarters-fold increased risk of the same kind of stroke.

For more information go to:http://www.nlm.nih.gov

Arts and Cultural Events

New York International Latino Film Festival
The New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) will take place July 17- July 22, in New York City, NY. The festival will include film screenings, new music and art showcases, and scholarships for aspiring filmmakers, and a national short film competition held in partnership with HBO.

For more information go to: http://www.nylatinofilm.com/

Career Oportunities!

Large DC office of international law firm seeks an experienced Trial Practice/Litigation Paralegal; fluency in Spanish preferred.

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LATINA of the Month

Carla Mossman
Carla Mossman’s story is one of inspiration. After ending a marriage of 11 years, Carla found herself alone with three children. She took a job in a small seafood import company, owned by her mentor. Here she had the opportunity to learn the “in’s and out’s” of international trade and the seafood import business. In the fall of 2005, her mentor offered her the opportunity start her own seafood import business- which she did! Her company, Aqua Nova Seafood Inc. now has sales in excess of $15 million annually and still operates out of her hometown Taos, NM. Carla’s story demonstrates the importance of taking a chance and having a mentor to guide you.

Aqua Nova Seafood Inc. Website: http://www.aquanovasea.com/

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