Blogante News Essentials for Tuesday – September 16th, 2008

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• Top Ten Reasons Latinos Should Vote for Obama (funny version by Al Carlos) :: en Español
• Nicaraguan priest taking a top U.N. post – Father Miguel d’Escoto :: P :: en Español :: from www.latimes.com
• One of Hispanic radio’s biggest personalities, El Cucuy, Renán Almendárez Coello, has signed off of KLAX-FM “La Raza” in Los Angeles, dealing a blow to owner Spanish Broadcasting System. – going to build his own radio network :: P :: en Español :: from www.marketingymedios.com
• Statements on Hispanic Heritage Month show which candidate is just not that into the Latino community :: P :: en Español :: from www.latinalista.net
• Fenceless border presents challenges in Big Bend area :: P :: en Español :: from www.dallasnews.com
• Tens of thousands gathered at Plaza Fiesta on Buford Highway Sunday to celebrate Mexican Independence Day with music and food. – Atlanta :: P :: en Español :: from www.ajc.com
• Arkansas’ colleges and universities can admit illegal immigrants, the Arkansas attorney general’s office says. :: P :: en Español :: from ap.google.com
• Cuba rejects U.S. supplies, asks for suspension of trade embargo :: P :: en Español :: from www.miamiherald.com
• Once one of the most liberal lawmakers on Capitol Hill, Rep. Ciro Rodriguez has taken a substantial shift to the political center and heads into the November election as a moderate in a Democratic district with strong conservative enclaves. :: P :: en Español :: from www.mysanantonio.com
• RIP :: Israel Cuéllar considered pioneer in Hispanic mental health care – San Antonio :: P :: en Español :: from www.mysanantonio.com
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• Latina from humble background elected Stanford trustee – Miriam Rivera :: P :: en Español :: from www.mercurynews.com

Entertainment –»

• Nancy Álvarez: “Todo lo que pasa en Univisión es secreto” La conductora de ¿Quién tiene la razón? (Telefutura) asegura que la cancelación temporal de su programa la tomó por sorpresa. :: P :: in English :: from
• Pepe Aguilar gets served – A U.S. promoter demands that the singer pay him $750 thousand dollars for not showing up to various concert venues :: P :: en Español :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
• Manny Manuel asks that his privacy be respected – After his sister’s suicide, the Puerto Rican asked for privacy so he can grieve the loss :: P :: en Español :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
• Calavera Highway: The Story of an All-American Mexican Family :: P :: en Español :: from www.alternet.org
• UNESCO taps Dominican icon Juan Luis Guerra Artist for Peace :: P :: en Español :: from www.dominicantoday.com
• Bianca Marroquin: Roxie and Me, A Dream of a Duo :: P :: en Español :: from www.broadway.com
• Colby O’Donis’ Debut Album Colby O in Stores Today; Collaboration With Akon Features Hit ‘What You Got’ and Second Single ‘Don’t Turn Back,’ Produced by Clinton Sparks :: en Español
• Jennifer Lopez managed to cross the finish line of the Nautica Malibu Triathlon on Sunday in two hours, 23 minutes and 38.8 seconds. :: P :: en Español :: from www.efluxmedia.com
• Eva Longoria Parker and George Lopez Host 8th Annual PADRES Contra El Cancer’s Gala, ‘El Sueno De Esperanza’ :: en Español
• Madden NFL 09 En Espanol Ships to Retailers Today :: en Español
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Business –»

• Key Shareholders of Pollo Campero Continue Fraud With Propaganda Campaign :: en Español
• New England Financial Appoints Corina Alvarez to Newly Created Position of Agency Multicultural Director :: en Español
• Quepasa.com Gets a Lift From Dr. Rey – Top Social Networking Site, Quepasa.com, Partners With Famed Plastic Surgeon Dr. Rey of ‘DR. 90210′ :: en Español
• El Cucuy de la Manana Changes Course :: en Español
• Panama, the Dominican Republic and Chile have the best overall trade climate, while Venezuela and Haiti have the worst. :: P :: en Español :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
• Grupo Gallegos takes only GOLDS at HispanicAd 2008 HAPE Awards :: P :: en Español :: from hispanicad.com
• Michelle Valles is no longer KXAN’s news anchor. The Austin American Statesman reports :: P :: en Español :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
• Hispanic Search Marketing: Get started with 5 Simple Strategies :: P :: en Español :: from hispanicad.com
• CaribeVision Broadcasting Network Launches Campaign with Advertising and Marketing Leader McCann Worldgroup :: en Español
• Consorte Media Announces New Email Marketing and Video Advertising Solutions :: en Español
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