Blogante News for Wednesday - June 11th, 2008

Posted on: June 11th, 2008
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New report shows that family reunification is one of the driving forces of illegal immigration (Latina Lista)

Boy Scout (Jose Andrade) Facing Deportation Learns New Meaning of “Be Prepared” » VivirLatino

Ramiro Burr: ‘taking it to the next level’ - Top writer departs newspaper (San Antonio Express-News) to focus on new online challenges

Hispanics suffer highest pedestrian death rate

700-pound Mexican man hopes to stand for wedding

Children in non-English-speaking households experience multiple health disparities, researcher concludes - Dr. Glenn Flores

Border Patrol implements zero-tolerance policy for illegal immigrants in the Rio Grande Valley - Some fear ‘Streamline’ could overburden federal courts

Some Cuban emigrants choose to head back home - Whether for financial or family reasons or just plain homesickness, a growing number of Cuban emigrants are returning to the island.

120 suspected Latino gang members busted in Georgia - Did You Know? The arrests were part of a national effort in which 8,900 members of more than 700 gangs have been arrested since 2005.

How Desperate Homeowners Got Caught Up in an Alleged Scam - California

Federico Peña (Obama’s National Campaign Co-chair) sees ‘a lot’ of himself in Obama — and a transformative DNC for Denver

Did You Know? In previous years, English-dominant second- and third-generation Latinos were the likely voters. Now, almost half of Hispanic voters are foreign-born. NDN, a progressive Democratic group, estimates that about eight out of 10 Hispanics speak Spanish at home.


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Guatemala dam will bring money, misery

John Leguizamo: a life in film

Orlando Antigua Named Tiger Basketball Assistant Coach - University of Memphis

Dominican government admits to massive cronysm - 69% of all government workers got their job through connections

Media Moves: Equity cancels Spanish-language news in 6 markets - Oklahoma City, Naples-Ft. Myers, Fla.; Detroit; Amarillo, Tx.; Salt Lake City and Fort Smith-Fayetteville, Ark

Leading dissident plans to return to Cuba - Hector Palacios

El Paso to ask feds for help treating wounded Mexican cops

Did You Know? Tuesday, the U.S. House authorized spending $1.6 billion over the next three years to help Mexico and other countries counter growing drug violence, including $74 million for the Justice Department to stem the flow of guns south. Funding, however, will have to come separately.

Did You Know? Hispanic-Americans were also 44% more likely than the total US population to be influenced by the Internet.

Did You Know? Connecticut election officials and Hispanic organizations are kicking off a statewide effort to register at least 10,000 new Latino voters.


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Losing Latin America: What Will the Obama Doctrine be Like?

Area Hispanics to meet with McCain - Illinois

Minnesota Gov. Pawlenty flip-flops on Cuba just in time to cozy up to McCain

Federico Peña (Obama’s National Campaign Co-chair) sees ‘a lot’ of himself in Obama — and a transformative DNC for Denver

Did You Know? Connecticut election officials and Hispanic organizations are kicking off a statewide effort to register at least 10,000 new Latino voters.

McCain Targets Florida Cubans with New Radio Spot

Spanish-language media key to victory with Latinos

Did You Know? In previous years, English-dominant second- and third-generation Latinos were the likely voters. Now, almost half of Hispanic voters are foreign-born. NDN, a progressive Democratic group, estimates that about eight out of 10 Hispanics speak Spanish at home.


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Ramiro Burr: ‘taking it to the next level’ - Top writer departs newspaper (San Antonio Express-News) to focus on new online challenges

Organization of retirees surveys Hispanics, finds many concerned about economy - Hispanic MPR

Media Moves: Equity cancels Spanish-language news in 6 markets - Oklahoma City, Naples-Ft. Myers, Fla.; Detroit; Amarillo, Tx.; Salt Lake City and Fort Smith-Fayetteville, Ark

Octagon Names Matt Neidl to Head Multicultural Marketing Group

Fox Sports en Espanol Makes Ratings History

Cast of Mega TV ‘Gabriel’

TNS Media Intelligence Reports U.S. Advertising Expenditures Increased 0.6 Percent in First Quarter 2008 - Spanish Language TV up 4.4%, Spanish Language Magazines up 14.2%, Spanish Language Newspapers down 5.3%

CREATIVE CIVILIZATION WELCOMES MARKETING INDUSTRY LEADER TO JOIN AGENCY TEAM - Sergio H. Salinas Joins Agency as Executive Vice President

What Prompts Hispanic-Americans to Buy? - TV and the Internet are the most influential channels - eMarketer

Did You Know? Hispanic-Americans were also 44% more likely than the total US population to be influenced by the Internet.

Nuestro Banco offering CheckFreePay walk-in bill-payment - North Carolina

Spanish Broadcasting System Three Awards For Excellence in Hispanic Radio - Founder/CEO of SBS Raul Alarcon, Sr. honored with the Medallas de Cortez Lifetime Achievement Award

Market Intelligence: What You Need to Know About Hispanic Insert Media - Portada

Hispanic Chamber honors local business leaders - San Antonio


Blogante Entertainment+ more at: Entertainment | Musica

VivirLatino Meets the Talento Artistico of John Leguizamo and Kind of Didn’t Like Him!

Pasea Luismi en playas de Miami sin la ‘Chule’

Charly García tiene fiebre; sigue hospitalizado

Mexican Singer Ximena Sariñana to Release Debut Stateside Album

Mexican film showcase becomes fixture after positive reception - CineVegas

John Leguizamo: a life in film

Jobs Program Helps Minorities Break In to Film Business - NYC

Q&A: John Leguizamo

HOY LANZAMIENTO INTERNACIONAL DE “AMORES DIFICILES, EL ESPERADO ALBUM DE CABAS


Blogante News from all the other categories - View all categories | states | metros | sitemap — special mention to immigration

La Bloga: Review: South by South Bronx.

Doctors Miss Cultural Needs, Study Says

Interview: Speaking with Hugo! author Bart Jones

Nationwide Teachers Strike Keeps Chile Teachers Protesting

Mexican Consulate holding film festival - Four-night event in Bisbee will present look at Mexican culture - Arizona

No bull: Mexican rodeo offers thrills

CUBAN PRIEST AN New Jersey BISHOP - Manuel Cruz

$25 and Under - Sophie’s Cuban Cuisine - Review - NYTimes

Conference on US-Mexican Issues Caps Off Term - UCLA

DHS: Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and Department of Commerce Secretary Gutierrez at the State of Immigration Address

Hispanic Heritage Foundation Presents Inspira Award to Texas Rep. Hinojosa, ExxonMobil CEO Tillerson

Chicago lawyer is city’s new human resources commissioner - Homero Tristan

El Pregonero Gives Voice to Washington DC Latinos

Christian leaders in Florida call for kinder immigration debate

Hispanic Youth Leadership Camp offered at Grayson County College - Texas

Rep. Heath Shuler’s immigration bill got another hearing Tuesday, but time is running out on his plan to require employers to use a government database to screen out unauthorized workers.


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