Blogante Essentials for Thursday – September 18th, 2008

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• A state appellate court ruled on Monday that a state law granting subsidized in-state tuition rates to undocumented California college students conflicts with federal law. :: P :: en Español :: from www.dailycal.org
• Democrats and Barack Obama enjoy increasingly strong support with Hispanic voters, according to a new survey released Thursday. The study, released by the Pew Hispanic Center, shows 65 percent of Latino registered voters identify with or lean toward the Democratic Party, while 26 percent identify with or lean toward the GOP. :: P :: en Español :: from www.dallasnews.com
• nearly one-in-ten Hispanic adults–native-born U.S. citizens (8%) and immigrants (10%) alike–report that in the past year the police or other authorities have stopped them and asked them about their immigration status :: P :: en Español :: from pewhispanic.org
• Pew Hispanic Center Report: 2008 National Survey of Latinos: Hispanics See Their Situation in U.S. Deteriorating; Oppose Key Immigration Enforcement Measures :: en Español
• Former U.S. Rep. Eligio “Kika” De la Garza is recovering in a Texas hospital after he and his wife were involved in an automobile accident. :: P :: en Español :: from www.kxxv.com
• Obama Invokes Rush Limbaugh in New Spanish-Language Ads (watch video here) :: en Español
• A prison-cell painting by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has been auctioned for US$255,000 to raise money for his socialist party. :: P :: en Español :: from ap.google.com
• 15 LAPD officers face discipline in May Day melee – Police Chief William J. Bratton calls for four of the officers to be fired in connection with the 2007 debacle :: P :: en Español :: from www.latimes.com
• Peter Camejo, a Green Party leader who was a third-party candidate in three California gubernatorial elections before becoming Ralph Nader’s running mate in the 2004 presidential race, has died. He was 68. :: P :: en Español :: from ap.google.com
• US Latinos mull over their vote – (an interesting article from the BBC) :: P :: en Español :: from news.bbc.co.uk
• Compared to a national participation rate of 67%, the Hispanic participation rate in the Food Stamp Program is considerably lower at 56%; while even lower among elderly Hispanics at 34% :: P :: en Español :: from www.usda.gov
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• Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has an excellent chance at New Mexico’s five electoral votes — if he carries heavily Hispanic northern New Mexico by large margins and sparks a large turnout of Hispanics in November. :: P :: en Español :: from kob.com
• The Kaiser Family Foundation and Univision Launch First National Spanish-Language Media Campaign Featuring HIV-Positive Latinos and Loved Ones :: en Español
• Maria Echaveste, an aide to former President Bill Clinton and a former adviser to the Hillary Clinton campaign, brought her message to Grand Valley State University students Wednesday as she kicked off this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month at the college. “So what if Hispanics become the largest minority or a significant part of this country? If that population is not voting, it is not going to have any power,” she said. :: P :: en Español :: from www.mlive.com
• Lathrop Police Chief Dolores Delgado was recognized Tuesday night in Sacramento by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for being one of the highest ranking Latinas in law enforcement in the state :: P :: en Español :: from www.mantecabulletin.com
• Thirty Premier Restaurants and Ten Wine Retailers to Host Third Annual Salud! Chilean Wine Fest in New York :: en Español
• Spanish-language resources for Latinos living with paralysis :: P :: en Español :: from latinola.com
• One in three children in Nevada under age 18 has an immigrant parent, according to a report released today by the Washington-based Migration Policy Institute. The report, “Gambling on the Future: Managing the Education Challenges of Rapid Growth in Nevada,” urges Nevada to provide more support for English-language learners in schools. :: P :: en Español :: from blogs.edweek.org
• Dems play footloose with immigration facts – (a Ruben Navarrette oped) :: P :: en Español :: from www.sfgate.com
• 2 Latino families with unique histories – Forebears of Pascual Rivas, 74, and Theresa Cisneros, 30, each left their mark on Orange County, and its history. :: P :: en Español :: from www.ocregister.com
• A Massachusetts’ Senate fixture toppled – Sonia Chang-Díaz defeats embattled Wilkerson in primary – could become the first Hispanic woman in the state Senate :: P :: en Español :: from www.boston.com
• Rosario Dawson speaks out on US election at opener of Eagle Eye (video included) :: P :: en Español :: from www.metro.co.uk
• Spain’s media in uproar over McCain’s comments regarding Prime Minister Zapatero :: P :: en Español :: from www.latinalista.net
• Family and friends of a San Diego Marine killed when he smothered a grenade to save his buddies in Iraq said they’re angry over the Pentagon’s decision yesterday to award him the Navy Cross instead of the Medal of Honor. The mother of Sgt. Rafael Peralta said she may reject the medal :: P :: en Español :: from www.signonsandiego.com
• Fourteen British tourists driving through a remote region of Peru were held captive for nearly five hours by 50 axe-wielding villagers who mistook them for surveyors from a mining company. :: P :: en Español :: from www.telegraph.co.uk
• In Tangle of Young Lips, a Sex Rebellion in Chile – Parties in Chile encourage teenagers to “poncear,” or make out with as many people as they can :: P :: en Español :: from www.nytimes.com
• Cross-Border Activists Escalate Fight Against “The Wall of Death” :: P :: en Español :: from americas.irc-online.org
• MEChA has changed over past 40 years – Latino student group chapter working from inside – Oxnard College :: P :: en Español :: from www.venturacountystar.com
• A Latino civil rights group is asking federal appellate judges to overturn a lower court ruling upholding Arizona’s voter ID requirements. :: P :: en Español :: from www.eastvalleytribune.com
• Joe Arpaio’s Prisoners Spend “Millions” on Canteen Purchases: So, Um, Where’s the Dough, Joe? :: P :: en Español :: from blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com
• Music blasted from both ends of Leicht Memorial Park on Tuesday night in Green Bay as thousands celebrated Hispanic culture. :: P :: en Español :: from www.greenbaypressgazette.com
• CLEAR CHANNEL REVISITED AFTER A YEAR OF REFUSING TO MEET WITH THE COMMUNITY- UNREPENTANT MICHAEL SAVAGE CONTINUES TO SPEW HATE! 2nd ANNUAL PROTEST – ANTI-HATE SPEECH & DISINFORMATION DEMONSTRATION! – San Francisco :: en Español
• The sale of tortillas is poised to outpace the sale of sandwich bread for the first time in United States history with sales crossing the $6 billion dollar mark :: P :: en Español :: from www.businesswire.com
• More than four-in-five Hispanics (81%) say that immigration enforcement should be left mainly to the federal authorities rather than the local police; 76% disapprove of workplace raids; 73% disapprove of the criminal prosecution of undocumented immigrants who are working without authorization; and 70% disapprove of the criminal prosecution of employers who hire undocumented immigrants. A narrow majority (53%) disapproves of a requirement that employers check a federal database to verify the legal immigration status of all prospective hires. :: P :: en Español :: from pewhispanic.org
• 25% of Texas State incoming freshman for the fall of 2008 are Hispanic :: P :: en Español :: from www.dailytexanonline.com

Entertainment –»

• Gaby Spanic niega que su bebé esté grave – A pesar de haber nacido con un soplo en el corazón, la actriz venezolana dijo que su hijo está bien :: P :: in English :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
• Niurka, la cara nueva de TV Azteca – La polémica cubana podría retomar su carrera como actriz en la serie Pobre rico… pobre de esta televisora :: P :: in English :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
• Abuchean a Kat DeLuna por interpretación del himno de EU :: P :: in English :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
• Kate del Castillo: “No me voy a casar” La actriz mexicana negó los rumores de los últimos días, que aseguraban que prepara su boda con su novio, Aarón Díaz :: P :: in English :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
• Diego Luna salta al ring – El celebrado actor presentó en LA su documental sobre el púgil Julio César Chávez :: P :: in English :: from www.impre.com
• Critican nominación de Miguelito al Latin Grammy :: P :: in English :: from www.nydailynews.com
• Fito Páez recuerda al Charly García de los 80 :: P :: in English :: from www.nydailynews.com
• Gonzalo Lopez-Gallego is attached to direct the Paramount Vantage project “A Jealous Ghost,” which Kirsten Dunst is starring in and producing. :: P :: en Español :: from www.hollywoodreporter.com
• Will ‘Beverly Hills Chihuahua’ be top dog at the box office? :: P :: en Español :: from www.latimes.com
• Rosario Dawson speaks out on US election at opener of Eagle Eye (video included) :: P :: en Español :: from www.metro.co.uk
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Business –»

• Major Tortilla Ingredients Supplier, Kemin Industries, Offers Congratulations to TIA for Achievement of National Tortilla Month Declaration! :: en Español
• LISTA Announces their Emerging Technology Leadership Summit and 4th Annual National Latino Technology Achievers Awards Gala Dinner :: en Español
• 6 ways for businesses to appeal to Latinos – Move past stereotypes, businesses are advised :: P :: en Español :: from www.azcentral.com
• The Kaiser Family Foundation and Univision Launch First National Spanish-Language Media Campaign Featuring HIV-Positive Latinos and Loved Ones :: en Español
• Taking Away the Ladder: China and the Competitiveness of Mexican Exports :: P :: en Español :: from americas.irc-online.org
• Brand Marketing & Media Opportunities for Young US Hispanics Demographics :: P :: en Español :: from hispanicad.com
• Spanish-language media is one of the hottest segments of the industry, right? So why were the stocks of Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) and Entravision Communications languishing near their 52-week lows even before Monday’s horror show on Wall Street? :: P :: en Español :: from www.marketingymedios.com
• The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has been named the West’s top large Hispanic chamber by the U.S. Hispanic Chambers of Commerce. :: P :: en Español :: from www.sacbee.com
• 10 Worst Spanish Pay Per Click Ads :: P :: en Español :: from www.everymundo.com
• The Illinois Bureau of Tourism (IBOT) launched a new Spanish-language Web site in an effort to reach more Hispanic consumers in the state, Chicago, and surrounding markets in other states. :: P :: en Español :: from www.prweekus.com
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