Blogante News Essentials for Monday – September 8th, 2008

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• Republicans Echo Immigration Restrictionists – The draft Republican Party platform is a restrictionist dream come true. Rather than following the less severe lead of its presidential candidate, the party platform committee took its ideological lead from the party’s social conservatives and nationalist right. :: P :: en Español :: from americas.irc-online.org
• Commenting on the Republican Platorm on Immigration – The GOP approved their platform, including immigration, which John McCain endorsed upon his acceptance of nomination :: P :: en Español :: from latinola.com
• Separating Fact from Fiction: Refugees, Immigrants and Public Benefits Immigration OnPoint: Facts at Your Fingertips for Frequently Asked Immigration Questions :: en Español
• Where are the Latino Scouts? CENSUS SHOWS ONLY 100,000 OF 3 MILLION SCOUTS ARE LATINO :: P :: en Español :: from www.mercurynews.com
• The Democrats are uniting behind new messaging on immigration reform. Having acknowledged that the immigration restrictionists are dominating the immigration debate, the Democratic Party and its allies are desperately seeking to reframe the immigration crisis. Their new language about immigration policy—”nation of laws,” “rule of law,” and “required legal status”—is popping up everywhere, from the pronouncements of immigrant-rights groups to the Democratic Party platform. :: P :: en Español :: from americas.irc-online.org
• Famed Puerto Rican poet Julia de Burgos is the focus of this year’s NYSUT Hispanic Heritage Month poster – (pretty cool – I am printing one up – download link provided) :: P :: en Español :: from www.nysut.org
• New York Latinos see no winner in Obama or McCain :: P :: en Español :: from www.nydailynews.com
• U.S. Census Bureau issues Facts for Features in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month 2008: Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 :: en Español
• A North Carolina sheriff has apologized for calling illegal immigrants “trashy” and saying the growing Hispanic population in his county was “breeding like rabbits”. – Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell :: P :: en Español :: from www2.journalnow.com
• Camp Obama Colorado – Money & Time actually going to empower Latinos & Hispanics – not just buying ads with $20 million :: en Español
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• Latinos take more prominent role as Western North Carolina farm owners :: P :: en Español :: from
• After DNC/RNC, fight ICE and support immigrant rights struggle: a call to action :: P :: en Español :: from www.indybay.org
• New documentary focuses on historical role of Puerto Ricans in Chicago – Their journey was marked by constant struggle and displacement from gentrifying areas :: P :: en Español :: from www.chicagotribune.com
• 4 generations of El Teatro Campesino actors -bilingual theater troupe, El Teatro Campesino, in San Juan Bautista, California :: P :: en Español :: from www.sfgate.com
• Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels opens its doors to mariachi camp – Los Angeles :: P :: en Español :: from www.latimes.com
• New Center for Latino Mental Health at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Addresses Growing Need for Psychology in the Service of Latino Communities :: en Español
• Macarena Hernandez has left the Dallas Morning News -(wow, I always enjoyed her articles) :: P :: en Español :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
• Maria Elena Salinas: Immigration still needs reform :: P :: en Español :: from www.sacbee.com
• A Puerto Rican Restaurant Legend – La Bombonera :: P :: en Español :: from www.gourmet.com
• Utah Latinos are reacting to current comments made by Jason Chaffetz, Republican candidate for the Third Congressional District. In a recent statement posted on the candidates official Web Site, Chaffetz said illegal immigrants with criminal records should be placed in military style tent camps. :: P :: en Español :: from www.myfoxutah.com
• Gangster Reveals Mexican Mafia Secrets – Rene Enriquez :: P :: en Español :: from www.npr.org
• A large pro-immigrant billboard in Old Town Manassas is being dismantled before a court hearing could have forced a man to remove it from his property. – Virginia :: P :: en Español :: from www.roanoke.com
• Juan Jose Soriano, deputy commander of the Tecate Police Department, helped U.S. authorities find a drug-smuggling tunnel. The next morning, gunmen shot him 45 times in his bedroom. :: P :: en Español :: from www.latimes.com
• It has been a little more than a year since Jose L. Lopez Sr. became Durham’s police chief, but don’t tell him that. :: P :: en Español :: from www.thedurhamnews.com
• Latinos flee Oklahoma; new law hits others, too – (good overview of the effects of the local anti-immigration laws in this state) :: P :: en Español :: from www.columbusdispatch.com
• Ohio may be preparing for an illegal immigrant crackdown – State legislators considering new laws. :: P :: en Español :: from www.wtam.com
• But the 15th Fiesta del Pueblo — billed as the quinceanera for the annual celebration of Latino culture — comes as few Hispanic North Carolinians are feeling honored. :: P :: en Español :: from www.newsobserver.com
• Argentina’s 2001 default and 2005 restructuring cost bondholders, taxpayers, and investors worldwide an estimated $155 billion. :: P :: en Español :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com

Entertainment –»

• Lead by box office hit “Paraíso Travel,” seven Colombian films will be shown at the 12th annual Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, tying the country’s fledgling industry with Mexico for most entries. :: P :: en Español :: from colombiareports.com
• Celebrities unite against cancer Salma Hayek, América Ferrera, and even Barack Obama and John McCain participated in Stand Up To Cancer :: P :: en Español :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
• Dos integrantes de K-Paz de la Sierra abandonan el grupo :: P :: in English :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
• Bunbury inunda de rock su tierra natal :: P :: in English :: from www.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx
• While making ‘Blindness,’ adapted from José Saramago’s novel, he blogs about the process. :: P :: en Español :: from www.latimes.com
• Photo Highlights of Latinbeat Fest 2008 :: P :: en Español :: from www.nydailynews.com
• Strutting her stuff in lacy black underwear and outfits from Bergdorf’s, Eva Mendes looks sexy and dangerous. In the remake of “The Women,” opening Friday, she plays the mistress of Meg Ryan’s husband, a role created by Joan Crawford in the 1939 original. :: P :: en Español :: from www.nydailynews.com
• Lucero Signs With Olay :: en Español
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• Argentina’s 2001 default and 2005 restructuring cost bondholders, taxpayers, and investors worldwide an estimated $155 billion. :: P :: en Español :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
• New England is about to get its first Spanish-language daily newspaper. At a time when most newspapers are scaling back staffs and news pages, Siglo21 is making plans to move from a weekly to a daily. :: P :: en Español :: from www.boston.com
• Macarena Hernandez has left the Dallas Morning News -(wow, I always enjoyed her articles) :: P :: en Español :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
• Banco Popular North America, whose push to capture the Hispanic banking market in Chicago has stalled in recent years, is for sale. :: P :: en Español :: from
• ‘Crafty Chica’ hits big time after humble start in Tucson – Kathy Cano-Murillo :: P :: en Español :: from www.azstarnet.com
• LicenZing finds the right fit and signs with Latino denim brand Fiorana :: en Español
• Commentary: Meeting the challenge of Hispanic underrepresentation in the Federal sector :: P :: en Español :: from federaltimes.com
• Hispanic radio targets young listeners :: P :: en Español :: from www.reuters.com
• Authenticity key to booming Hispanic market :: P :: en Español :: from www.fwbusinesspress.com
• Los Angeles taco trucks can stay put again – A judge overturns a recent county supervisors’ rule limiting how long the mobile food vendors can remain parked in one spot. :: P :: en Español :: from www.latimes.com
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