News Summary for Tuesday – August 12th, 2008
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The Los Angeles SuperClasico – A History Three years of Galaxy-Chivas battles, and the only true intra-city derby in MLS is finally living up to its SuperClasico name. :: from www.goal.com
Four police chiefs were assassinated in Mexico yesterday, bringing the number of police killed this year to 270, Milenio reported. :: from www.bloomberg.com
Targeted by drug cartels, Mexican politician quickly relocates – Mexican Congressman David Figueroa quickly confirmed last week as the country’s new consul general in San Jose, California :: from www.dallasnews.com
CUERO, Texas — Deep in the heart of Texas, one lawman thinks his deputies may have recorded footage of the elusive Chupacabra. :: from www.local10.com
University of Central Florida Researchers Creating Multimedia History of Puerto Ricans in Central Florida :: from news.ucf.edu
As the gay rights movement progresses in Latin American countries, homosexual Mexicans struggle to prove asylum in the United States is warranted. :: from www.washingtonpost.com
By hiring 1,500 more staff and increasing overtime, the U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services will reduce the average national processing time to between 10 and 12 months from about 16 months, a spokesman for the agency, Shawn Saucier, said. :: from www.nysun.com
Nearly 6 out of 10 African-American and Hispanic children are unable to swim, nearly twice as many as their Caucasian counterparts :: from well.blogs.nytimes.com
Midwest Hispanic voters could play pivotal role – In tight battleground states, tiny bloc could make a difference – (good graphic to check out) :: from www.jsonline.com
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Mexican authorities announce anti-kidnapping reforms after boy’s abduction, killing :: from www.latimes.com
Pioneering Hispanic Houston Police officer who was shot last month dies – Velia “Belle” Ortega :: from www.chron.com
The work of Plain Dealer reporter Rachel Dissell and photographer Gus Chan was honored by the National Association of Hispanic Journalists on Monday. – for “Johanna: Facing Forward” tracing Johanna Orozco’s nightmare :: from www.cleveland.com
Olympics Expose the Total Hypocrisy of U.S. Immigration Laws – Americans aren’t known for their rational views on immigration. So it’s no wonder we attack low-wage workers while celebrating immigrant athletes. :: from www.alternet.org
Nebraska Hispanic fertility rate twice that of whites :: from www.kptm.com
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Midwest Hispanic voters could play pivotal role – In tight battleground states, tiny bloc could make a difference – (good graphic to check out) :: from www.jsonline.com
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There’s Something About Diaz: Cameron is Hollywood’s Top-Earning Actress :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
El pasado fin de semana el Auditorio Nacional se vistió de gala para dar paso al talento y fuerza de Lupita D´Alessio, concierto que se convirtió en la anunciación al mundo de que la Leona Dormida ha renacido con más fuerza que nunca. :: from www.aztecaespectaculos.com
Molotov y Zoé ofrecerán concierto para 60 fans en avión hacia Guadalajara :: from www.jornada.unam.mx
Gabriela Bo doesn’t plan on helping out Valeria Liberman – Cristian Castro’s former wife claimed that his current ex proposed to gang up against the singer :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Aunque en repetidas ocasiones ha negado que consuma drogas, este lunes, Pablo Montero tuvo que aceptar ante un tribunal de Miami-Dade, FL, que ha reincidido en el uso de estupefacientes, luego de que un examen antidroga revelara la presencia de cocaína en su sangre, lo que ocasionó que un juez ordenara el encarcelamiento inmediato del cantante mexicano. :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Ninel Conde suffers from colitis due to stress – The actress who came back to work on Fuego en la sangre because of popular demand was diagnosed with colon inflammation :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Diego Luna and Camila Sodi welcome a baby Sodi’s aunt, actress Laura Zapata, confirmed that the baby was born in Los Angeles, CA :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Salsa fans to Willie Colón: Let the music be heard :: from www.nydailynews.com
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WalMart invertirá entre 100 y 130 mlns dlrs en Argentina en 2009 :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
Chris Peña is leaving Miami to become assistant news director at WMAQ, NBC’s O&O in Chicago. :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Starting tonight, Alejandro Mendoza will co-anchor the 6 and 11 pm newscasts at KDTV-14, the Univision station in San Francisco :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Mexican shoppers are helping offset lagging U.S. sales, as consumers cope with rising costs at the gas pump and grocery store. :: from www.dallasnews.com
The Marguerite Casey Foundation has awarded a $250,000 grant to public radio program Latino USA in Austin, Texas. :: from www.bizjournals.com
BB&T introduces Spanish-language advertising campaign
The sales force behind Telemundo’s owned and operated stations this week launched a multiplatform branded marketing initiative that combines TV, Web, mobile, digital, out-of-home and grassroots consumer events and customized promotions. – dubbed “Telemundo conexion” :: from www.adweek.com
Fallas Paredes expanding local presence – Austin – a discount family department store chain focused on the Hispanic market :: from charlotte.bizjournals.com
International Bancshares Corp., the parent company of IBC Bank, has been ranked as the No. 1 Hispanic-owned business in Texas by Hispanic Business Magazine. :: from www.bizjournals.com
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Bernardo Public Relations launches in Irvine
Cisneros Group and China Central Television to Sign Historic Media Agreement in Beijing
LatCel and Netbiscuits Enhance Spanish-Language Mobile Web Surfing for U.S. Customers
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The Passion of Cuauhtémoc :: from sportsillustrated.cnn.com
A bicoastal legal battle has erupted over who owns 17 never-exhibited drawings by Martin Ramirez, whose artworks, created while he lived in California state mental institutions until his death in 1963, can fetch six-figure sums. :: from www.latimes.com
Dallas Diocese Warns Of ‘Fake Mexican Bishop’ :: from cbs11tv.com
A Mexican journalist and his 15-year-old son have spent almost two months in federal custody waiting for political asylum from the United States. Emilio Gutierrez-Soto :: from www.kdbc.com
A competitive race is shaping up this election season in what’s now a largely Latino district on Milwaukee’s near south side. Democratic incumbent Pedro Colon has been that district’s representative in the state assembly for 10 years. He’s been unopposed in the past four elections. Now two democratic challengers, Laura Manriquez and Jose Guzman, are trying to unseat him. :: from www.wuwm.com
Agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement this morning raided a Woodfin manufacturing plant, arresting 57 people on charges related to immigration violations. – North Carolina :: from www.citizen-times.com
Political activist, former candidate for Florida House District 60 and Puerto Rican Woman of the Year Karen Perez has endorsed Bill Mitchell for Congress. :: from cnewspubs.com
‘Nightline’ Platelist: José Andrés’ Spanish Cuisine :: from abcnews.go.com
El Grito del Gato :: from blog.latina.com
Philadelphia Travel: Latino Festivals for the Fall :: from www.jaunted.com
Brenda Villa looks for golden finish to her improbable tale at the Olympics :: from www.mercurynews.com
Oakland Tribune photographer Ray Chavez named photojournalist of the year by National Association of Hispanic Journalists :: from www.insidebayarea.com
New health care services coming to the Mexican Consulate in Fresno :: from www.ksee24.com
The Hispanic population around Kansas City is growing four times faster than the overall growth of the metro area, according to new estimates from the census bureau. :: from www.myfoxkc.com
Lawyers Aim To Crack Language Barrier – More Spanish Speakers Look For Legal Aid In Area – Harrisonburg, Pennsylvania :: from www.dnronline.com
Colorado State University-Pueblo Recognized As Hispanic-Serving School: University Selected From Among 400 Institutions for Award From the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. :: from www.istockanalyst.com
Raza studies deal with reality – Arizona :: from
In Julia Alvarez’s book Once Upon a Quinceañera, the Vermont-based author with Dominican Republic roots traces the ancient Aztec rite that has become an elaborate fiesta in the U.S., celebrating a Latina girl’s passage into womanhood on her 15th birthday. :: from www.azcentral.com
GOP salivating for a Belinda Ortiz-Siplin race? – Orange County, Florida :: from blogs.orlandosentinel.com
Study looks at health of farmworkers – MICASA follows everything from aches to diabetes in laborers. – University of California at Davis :: from www.fresnobee.com
The University of Miami’s Center on Aging is rolling out a two-year project that will evaluate the toll of taking care of a loved one on nearly 200 caregivers of color in South Florida. Nationwide, 9.8 million people provided unpaid care for someone with the disease in 2007, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. :: from www.miamiherald.com
According to the Bureau of the Census, the Hispanic population of Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming counties increased by nearly 5,000 between 2006 and 2007, to just over 44,000 — an increase of more than 10%. In Lackawanna County, the Hispanic population increased by 12.5%; in Luzerne County, it rose by more than 20%. – Northeast Pennsylvania :: from www.thetimes-tribune.com
Texas Hispanic HIV/AIDS Cases Increasing; Cultural Language Barriers Affecting Outreach :: from
Blogante Noticias en Español –»
WalMart invertirá entre 100 y 130 mlns dlrs en Argentina en 2009 :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
Estudiante hispano ganó concurso de diseño de zapatos de futuro :: from noticias.aol.com
Los cuatros policías ejecutados ayer en igual número de entidades se suman a los 270 ultimados este año. Este lunes la delincuencia organizada acribilló a tres agentes y otro más fue encontrado con el tiro de gracia luego de haber sido torturado. :: from www.milenio.com
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Posted on: August 12th, 2008WalMart invertirá entre 100 y 130 mlns dlrs en Argentina en 2009 :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
Suspected drug hitmen killed a senior Mexican policeman in front of his 16-year-old son on Monday, sources from the attorney general’s office in the state of Chihuahua said. :: from www.reuters.com
Los cuatros policías ejecutados ayer en igual número de entidades se suman a los 270 ultimados este año. Este lunes la delincuencia organizada acribilló a tres agentes y otro más fue encontrado con el tiro de gracia luego de haber sido torturado. :: from www.milenio.com
Four police chiefs were assassinated in Mexico yesterday, bringing the number of police killed this year to 270, Milenio reported. :: from www.bloomberg.com
Mexican fury grows at kidnappings :: from news.bbc.co.uk
Mexican authorities announce anti-kidnapping reforms after boy’s abduction, killing :: from www.latimes.com
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