Blogante News Summary for Wednesday – September 10th, 2008
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It’s Time to Fight F.A.I.R. – What You Should Know About the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) :: from americasvoiceonline.org
Pro-Latino Policies – McCain’s focus on immigrants and healthcare :: from latinola.com
Pluck and awe! Latino men declare war on unruly eyebrows :: from www.nydailynews.com
Lou Dobbs and Immigrant Hate Groups Put Fear First, Leave Solutions Behind :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
New Immigration Ads Stir the Melting Pot in DC :: from voices.washingtonpost.com
The Solano County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $50,000 reward this morning for information on the fatal shooting of Fairfield Councilman Matt Garcia – California – (bring the total to $100k that might go to $150k) :: from cbs5.com
In Pardon My Spanglish, stand-up comedian Bill Santiago chronicles the quintessentially American alegrías of his mother tongue: the quirky, hilariously improvisational fusion of inglés and español spoken by millions (even if they don’t know or admit que están doing it). :: from www.pardonmyspanglish.com
U.S. teen: ‘I felt like there were no dreams for me’ – Julie Quiroz – (CNN picks up that: 3 million U.S. citizen children are believed to have one undocumented parent and tells this Latina’s story) :: from www.cnn.com
Fewer than 2% of people charged with crimes in Prince William County since the well-publicized crackdown on illegal immigration began in March have turned out to be undocumented, Police Chief Charlie T. Deane told county supervisors yesterday. :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Polls: Latinos favor Obama in 3 important battleground states :: from www.usatoday.com
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Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry says Pima County Public Defender Isabel Garcia didn’t violate any policy by protesting at a controversial event. :: from www.tucsoncitizen.com
The “common Latino” has arrived on the political scene packing their own PAC :: from www.latinalista.net
High school has new prescription for teaching Spanish – Washington Union students prepare for language needs in the medical field. – Fresno area :: from www.fresnobee.com
LBHI to Host Latino Behaviorial Health Conference At Los Angeles Airport Marriott, Sept. 15-18
Why have virtually all of the minor league suspensions for violations of baseball’s drug/steroids policy involved Hispanic players? – (a good answer) :: from community.post-gazette.com
The Spread of H.I.V. Among Black and Latina Women :: from www.nytimes.com
Mexican journalist languishes in Texas detention – Emilio Gutiérrez Soto :: from cpj.org
For the third time in as many months local police and federal authorities have engaged in a pathetic blame game over previously arrested illegal immigrants who committed atrocious crimes after being released rather than deported. :: from www.borderfirereport.net
John Cornyn chides Rick Noriega on school aid for illegal immigrants’ children – Texas politics :: from trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com
Top 10 signs of the New York taco-over – Big Apple rings suddenly passé. How about Big Enchilada? :: from www.nydailynews.com
One angry man stands at Portland day labor center :: from www.oregonlive.com
Indiana legislators tackle illegal immigration again :: from www.indystar.com
Today in 1945 – Grammy Award winning guitarist and singer, José Feliciano born in Lares, Puerto Rico
Hispanic enrollment at the University of Kentucky is at 61 this year, a 39% increase :: from news.uky.edu
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Pro-Latino Policies – McCain’s focus on immigrants and healthcare :: from latinola.com
The “common Latino” has arrived on the political scene packing their own PAC :: from www.latinalista.net
Polls: Latinos favor Obama in 3 important battleground states :: from www.usatoday.com
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El grupo mexicano Jaguares debutó en primer lugar de ventas nacionales, durante la semana de lanzamiento de su más reciente álbum titulado “45″. :: from www.esmas.com
La cantante de regional mexicano, Jenni Rivera, lanzó hoy su nuevo álbum “Jenni”, que antes de salir a la venta obtuvo Disco de Oro :: from www.esmas.com
Brothers Return Their Mother’s Ashes and Uncover Secrets – The award-winning film, “Calavera Highway” screens at LALIFF on September 13 :: from latinola.com
Lila Downs: La cura para el dolor está en la música :: from www.nydailynews.com
Today in 1945 – Grammy Award winning guitarist and singer, José Feliciano born in Lares, Puerto Rico
¡Luz Elena González se casa! Bernardo Martínez, padre del hijo de la actriz, quiere formalizar su relación de varios años con una boda religiosa y otra civil :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Maná’s Alex González opens a restaurant in New York City – opened De Santos in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
DIRECTV Mas To Launch Cine Nostalgia: Exclusive Classic Mexican Cinema Channel
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Excerpts from Woody Allen’s Spanish diary
JLo to be Project Runway’’s celebrity guest judge?
MEGA TV To Premiere Exclusive ‘Descubriendo El Secreto’
Comedy Time Latino Now Available on V CAST Video From Verizon Wireless
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Mexicans fleeing drug war help El Paso house market :: from www.reuters.com
Comerica Bank Receives A Top Ranking For Diversity Efforts By Hispanic Business Magazine
Hispanic Marketing 2.0: What enterprise-wide marketing needs :: from www.hispanicmpr.com
Barbara E. Martinez leaves Politico.com, where she was Deputy Managing Editor. :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Q&A with Latino Lawyer of the Year Martin Garza :: from amlawdaily.typepad.com
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is launching an investigation into Arbitron’s new electronic radio ratings system, the Portable People Meter (PPM). Cuomo’s announcement follows months of pressure from minority radio owners, including Inner City Broadcasting, NABOB and the Spanish Radio Association. :: from news.radio-online.com
Use of Spanish and Latin American Radio Content for U.S. Hispanic :: from www.portada-online.com
TERRI SIMPSON TO LEAD SALES OPERATIONS FOR TRIBUNE MULTICULTUAL INTERACTIVE
U.S. Hispanic Chamber convention could draw 5,000 to Sacramento :: from sacramento.bizjournals.com
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Baseball All-Star David Ortiz Teams Up With State Farm(R) for National Citizenship Day
Wal-Mart’s Commitment to Higher Education Serves as Platform for Hispanic Heritage Month
IGNIA Fund I Invests US$2 Million in Innovative Affordable Housing Development in Mexico
Hoy’s Monthly Parenting Magazine to Feature Info From Red Cross on Family Safety, Education
Gorilla Nation Signs BuenaMusica
Migrant workers fade from farms – Nebraska
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House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet holding hearing Sept. 16 on issue of TV stations on border with Mexico continuing in analog. :: from www.broadcastingcable.com
Art thief in L.A swipes Diego Rivera work and others worth millions :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Ex-Mexican Mafia Head Now Lives Under The Radar :: from www.npr.org
Revolution! New Book Charts Roller Coaster Ride of South American Left :: from upsidedownworld.org
‘Pardon My Spanglish:’ Bill Santiago’s bicultural crash course :: from www.nydailynews.com
El Programa Hispano is hosting an open house to celebrate its new offices at 138 N.E. Third Ave. from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19. The event includes a blessing by Archbishop John Vlazney, remarks by Catholic Charities’ Executive Director Dennis Keenan, volunteer recognition, refreshments and entertainment. – Portland, Oregon :: from www.theoutlookonline.com
Latin American culture will be on display for 35 days beginning Thursday as Oxnard rolls out its first monthlong Latino Heritage Month celebration. :: from www.venturacountystar.com
Owens Community College will host the Diamante Awards celebration, which recognizes individuals and organizations for their achievements and service to the Latino community in the Metro-Toledo area, occurring on Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts. The Diamante Awards event begins at 6 p.m :: from www.laprensatoledo.com
The Seguin Guadalupe County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s annual Fiestas Patrias event will kick off at 5 p.m. Friday with the community’s favorite foods and vendors, and entrants in the brisket and bean cookoff will be competing for bragging rights. :: from seguingazette.com
Hispanic Heritage Month Events Begin Sept. 18 at Texas A&M University
Opening statements in Venezuelan suitcase trial – Miami :: from www.guardian.co.uk
Rey of Light – Marie Reyes nominated for D Magazine’s 10 Most Beautiful Women in Dallas
The Delaware Art Museum presents “Hispanic Lives, Latin Worlds — Simple Complexities (Vidas Hispanas, Mundos Latinos — Simplicidad y Complejidad),” an exhibition featuring more than 25 works of art by Hispanic artists, on view till October 12. :: from antiquesandthearts.com
Senate panel to vote soon on Colorado judge nominees – Christine Arguello up for Federal judgeship :: from www.rockymountainnews.com
Hispanics Overlooked in Affirmative Action :: from cornellsun.com
Hispanic Heritage Month 2008 – Phoenix Events :: from www.azreporter.com
Queens Resident Bryant Panora Receives Hispanic Scholarship Award From Briarcliffe College :: from www.newsli.com
Council seeks to spur Hispanic enrollment – University of Kansas Provost creates Latino Vision Council to attempt to draw in more minority students. :: from www.kansan.com
Georgia Tech Ranks #1 for Hispanic Engineering Graduate Programs
Hispanic Business magazine named Florida State University’s College of Law as the fifth best law school in the country for Hispanic students. :: from www.tallahassee.com
Jewish Community Foundation Announces Cutting Edge Grants to Fund Latino Programs
Señor Big Ed in Cypress: Hearty helpings of Puerto Rican specialties – The Orange County restaurant takes you on a Puerto Rico trip with thoroughly satisfying comfort food. :: from www.latimes.com
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10 razones porque vivimos en Puebla York :: from www.nydailynews.com
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Posted on: September 10th, 2008We are hurting Cubans, not the regime :: from www.miamiherald.com
IGNIA Fund I Invests US$2 Million in Innovative Affordable Housing Development in Mexico
Argentina: Uncertain Outlook – What should Argentine President Cristina Fernandez do to regain investor confidence? :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
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