Blogante News Summary for Tuesday – September 16th, 2008
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Top Ten Reasons Latinos Should Vote for Obama (funny version by Al Carlos)
Nicaraguan priest taking a top U.N. post – Father Miguel d’Escoto :: 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 :: from www.marketingymedios.com
Statements on Hispanic Heritage Month show which candidate is just not that into the Latino community :: from www.latinalista.net
Fenceless border presents challenges in Big Bend area :: 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 :: from www.ajc.com
Arkansas’ colleges and universities can admit illegal immigrants, the Arkansas attorney general’s office says. :: from ap.google.com
Cuba rejects U.S. supplies, asks for suspension of trade embargo :: 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. :: from www.mysanantonio.com
RIP :: Israel Cuéllar considered pioneer in Hispanic mental health care – San Antonio :: from www.mysanantonio.com
September 15, 2008
GOP remarks on Hispanic Heritage month don’t mention immigration – (interesting that this observation comes out of the UK) :: from www.guardian.co.uk
Latinos now outnumber blacks 2 to 1 in South Los Angeles :: from www.latimes.com
Former state Assemblyman Robert Pacheco has been named co-chairman of California Latinos for McCain. :: from www.sgvtribune.com
Senator John McCain is now running a Spanish language ad which apparently lies about Senator Barack Obama’s support for comprehensive immigration reform :: from news.ncmonline.com
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Latina from humble background elected Stanford trustee – Miriam Rivera :: from www.mercurynews.com
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Top Ten Reasons Latinos Should Vote for Obama (funny version by Al Carlos)
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 :: from www.marketingymedios.com
Statements on Hispanic Heritage Month show which candidate is just not that into the Latino community :: from www.latinalista.net
RNC Launches Spanish-Language Radio Ad in Nevada: “Commitment v. Rhetoric”
The Ad Campaign In Spanish, McCain Criticizes Obama on Immigration :: from www.nytimes.com
Senator John McCain’s truth-deficient campaign hit another low last Friday with a fraudulent new ad, this time about immigration. :: from theboard.blogs.nytimes.com
Franklin County elections officials are working to organize a bilingual candidate and information forum next month in an attempt to increase voter participation among the Hispanic community. – Washington State :: from www.tri-cityherald.com
McCain courts Florida Hispanics – John McCain attacked Barack Obama over immigration in a two-day Florida tour to win Hispanics. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Hispanics’ tiny Obama rally criticizes McCain’s message – Florida :: from www.orlandosentinel.com
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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 :: 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 :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Calavera Highway: The Story of an All-American Mexican Family :: from www.alternet.org
UNESCO taps Dominican icon Juan Luis Guerra Artist for Peace :: from www.dominicantoday.com
Bianca Marroquin: Roxie and Me, A Dream of a Duo :: from www.broadway.com
Jennifer Lopez managed to cross the finish line of the Nautica Malibu Triathlon on Sunday in two hours, 23 minutes and 38.8 seconds. :: from www.efluxmedia.com
Madden NFL 09 En Espanol Ships to Retailers Today
September 15, 2008
Juan Gabriel celebra 58 años con concierto; recuerda a Rocío Dúrcal :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Lila Downs celebrates a new outlook – ‘Shake Away,’ the singer’s latest album, is a fusion of Pan-American sound including traditional Mexican folk tunes as well as blues, jazz and rock. :: from www.latimes.com
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El Cucuy de la Manana Changes Course
Panama, the Dominican Republic and Chile have the best overall trade climate, while Venezuela and Haiti have the worst. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
Grupo Gallegos takes only GOLDS at HispanicAd 2008 HAPE Awards :: from hispanicad.com
Michelle Valles is no longer KXAN’s news anchor. The Austin American Statesman reports :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Hispanic Search Marketing: Get started with 5 Simple Strategies :: from hispanicad.com
Consorte Media Announces New Email Marketing and Video Advertising Solutions
September 15, 2008
Alex Lopez Negrete HispanicAd 2008 ‘Agency Executive Of The Year’ :: from hispanicad.com
Is Mexico the new China? Skyrocketing fuel costs may lure manufacturing firms back to Mexico. :: from www.csmonitor.com
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Goya Foods Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month With New Latin Fusion Recipes
U.S. Hispanic Channel from TV Vision Network Launches on Verizon FiOS TV in Tampa Bay Area
Huggies and Pull-Ups seek Hispanic input on culturally relevant parenting tips
Mauricio Galván elected President of Circulo Creativo
Claudia Núñez is Awarded the FELIX VARELA Award for Excellence in Spanish-language Journalism
Kena magazine completes BPA audit
Fox Sports en Espanol Supports the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Erika Arias today begins a new job, anchoring the new 11pm news on Tribune’s WTIC-Fox 61 in Hartford
Hispania Capital Partners Completes Sale of Samy Companies
Tellme Delivers Spanish Speech Solution for Domino’s
Liquid Compass Signs Border Media Partners
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The Ayudame a Vivir Foundation to Begin Fundraising Efforts in The United States
Univision Salutes Hispanic American Heroes
Mexico’s Consul General Carlos Felix led the Mexican independence day celebration Monday night in front of San Francisco City Hall. :: from www.sfgate.com
Large turnout marks day of Mexican independence – San Jose :: from media.www.thespartandaily.com
5th Annual MANA de Topeka Awards :: from www.wibw.com
“Whenever, wherever, we’re meant to be together.” Well, not us—but Latin American heads of state and Jeffrey Sachs will join pop singer Shakira to discuss children’s poverty together on Sept. 24 at Columbia. :: from www.columbiaspectator.com
Four Austin leaders who have increased awareness of Hispanic life in central Texas and have found innovative ways to preserve its history and culture have been honored by The University of Texas at Austin for their commitment to serving the community through the arts and humanities. The four honored were: author Martha Cotera; museum founder and director Sylvia Orozco; and theater founders JoAnn Carreon-Reyes and Rupert Reyes. :: from www.utexas.edu
To kick off Latino Heritage month, historian and professor Vicki Ruiz spoke to students about the place of Latinos in history – Swarthmore College :: from daily.swarthmore.edu
Our Journeys/Our Stories: Portraits of Latino Achievement at Michigan State University :: from www.artdaily.com
Former Wichita State star Jason Perez knows not many Hispanics make it in big-time college basketball. He knows because his hometown newspaper once did a story documenting the numbers. :: from www.kansas.com
Aurora man intends to organize Mexican Independence celebration Despite having a nearly 40 percent Hispanic population, most of which is Mexican – Illinois :: from www.dailyherald.com
LATINO FIESTA SARASOTA 2008 Saturday, October 25, 2008 Downtown Sarasota :: from www.latino-e-sarasota.org
The fifth annual Latino festival in Reading has a new name – Berks Latin Music Fest – and a new focus. – Pennsylvania :: from www.readingeagle.com
More than 50 kick off Hispanic heritage month – University of Indiana :: from www.idsnews.com
146 Latino Students Across the Country to Receive $680,000 in Verizon Scholarships
Rafael A. Sanchez, an attorney at Bingham McHale LLP, has been selected as a finalist in 2008 Best & Brightest — law category. – Indiana :: from www.indystar.com
Guatemalan Artist Exhibition a Gateway to Study Abroad – The University of Arizona Center for Latin American Studies hosts Mayan artist Carlos Chavez. :: from uanews.org
Mexican artist presenting painting to Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert in big hoo-ha ceremony on Tuesday :: from www.pegasusnews.com
Hispanic center debuts – Centro Hispano replaces the York Spanish American Center. – Pennsylvania :: from ydr.inyork.com
Panel at University of Arkansas discusses challenges of Latinos :: from nwanews.com
First ever Hudson Valley Latino forum seeks to empower residents – New York :: from www.midhudsonnews.com
Spoken–word artist kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month opening ceremony at the University of Florida :: from www.alligator.org
SpineUniverse Launches Spanish-Language Section for Back Pain Sufferers
Dallas events for Hispanic Heritage Month 2008 :: from www.dallasnews.com
Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Remembered During Hispanic Heritage Month Ceremony – MarketWatch
National Hispanic Heritage Month begins today; art and events in Los Angeles, Chicago and beyond :: from travel.latimes.com
Hispanic-America: Historic Roots in U.S. History and Culture :: from www.wqad.com
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Posted on: September 16th, 2008Panama, the Dominican Republic and Chile have the best overall trade climate, while Venezuela and Haiti have the worst. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
The Machine Gun and The Meeting Table: Bolivian Crisis in a New South America :: from upsidedownworld.org
A Mexican governor said Tuesday that organized crime was responsible for explosions at an Independence Day celebration that killed at least seven people and injured 101 in the colonial city of Morelia. :: from ap.google.com
Cuba rejects U.S. supplies, asks for suspension of trade embargo :: from www.miamiherald.com
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