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Amaris Castillo Mami on cell phone

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A Latina's Sticky Past (And Present) With Her Mami & The Cell Phone

By Amaris Castillo | 04/03/2013 - 19:01 | 0 Comments

It’s been 40 years since the first cell phone call was made, and the buzz surrounding it today made me reflect on its great impact on our daily lives. In particular, how the mobile phone has carved...

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The Cell Phone In Pop Culture -- With Latinos

By Amaris Castillo | 04/03/2013 - 14:55 | 0 Comments

Today marks the cell phone’s 40th anniversary and there’s no doubt how influential the smartphone has been on our every daily lives since its birth. How often are our limbs attached to our phones to communicate, email, and...

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A Blessing in Disguise

By Sujeiry Gonzalez | 02/16/2010 - 20:00 | 0 Comments

The day before Valentine's Day I woke up later than usual. My cell phone usually beeps as frequently as an ER doctor's and almost always wakes me up—yet there it was, totally lifeless. As soon as I rose out of my slumber, I picked it up from my bedside bureau and stared at the screen. Then I saw those three, tragic letters: GSM. My cell phone carrier grew tired of giving me...