Blogante News Summary 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. :: 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. :: 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 :: from pewhispanic.org
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. :: from www.kxxv.com
Obama Invokes Rush Limbaugh in New Spanish-Language Ads (watch video here)
A prison-cell painting by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has been auctioned for US$255,000 to raise money for his socialist party. :: 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 :: 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. :: from ap.google.com
US Latinos mull over their vote – (an interesting article from the BBC) :: 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% :: 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. :: from kob.com
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. :: 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 :: from www.mantecabulletin.com
Spanish-language resources for Latinos living with paralysis :: 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. :: from blogs.edweek.org
Dems play footloose with immigration facts – (a Ruben Navarrette oped) :: 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. :: 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 :: from www.boston.com
Rosario Dawson speaks out on US election at opener of Eagle Eye (video included) :: from www.metro.co.uk
Spain’s media in uproar over McCain’s comments regarding Prime Minister Zapatero :: 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 :: 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. :: 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 :: from www.nytimes.com
Cross-Border Activists Escalate Fight Against “The Wall of Death” :: from americas.irc-online.org
MEChA has changed over past 40 years – Latino student group chapter working from inside – Oxnard College :: 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. :: from www.eastvalleytribune.com
Joe Arpaio’s Prisoners Spend “Millions” on Canteen Purchases: So, Um, Where’s the Dough, Joe? :: from blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com
Music blasted from both ends of Leicht Memorial Park on Tuesday night in Green Bay as thousands celebrated Hispanic culture. :: from www.greenbaypressgazette.com
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 :: 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. :: from pewhispanic.org
25% of Texas State incoming freshman for the fall of 2008 are Hispanic :: from www.dailytexanonline.com
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Spain’s media in uproar over McCain’s comments regarding Prime Minister Zapatero :: from www.latinalista.net
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. :: from www.dallasnews.com
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. :: from kob.com
John McCain accuses Barack Obama of scuttling immigration overhaul – The Republican’s effort to court Latino voters is challenged by both sides of the issue. :: from www.latimes.com
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. :: from www.mlive.com
McCain zigzags on immigration :: from www.politico.com
Obama Invokes Rush Limbaugh in New Spanish-Language Ads (watch video here)
A political scientist in Florida says Barack Obama must increase his appeal among older white women and Latino voters if he hopes to erase his deficit in the Sunshine State. :: from www.onenewsnow.com
It’s time to end the honeymoon with gender and race and reclaim this election :: from www.latinalista.net
Dems play footloose with immigration facts – (a Ruben Navarrette oped) :: from www.sfgate.com
US Latinos mull over their vote – (an interesting article from the BBC) :: from news.bbc.co.uk
The Miami Herald quoted Sen. John McCain criticizing Sen. Barack Obama for “propos[ing] amendments that would have killed” an immigration bill McCain co-sponsored in 2006, but the article did not report that McCain later said he would vote against his own proposal if it were to come up again for a Senate vote. :: from mediamatters.org
Rosario Dawson speaks out on US election at opener of Eagle Eye (video included) :: from www.metro.co.uk
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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 :: 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 :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Abuchean a Kat DeLuna por interpretación del himno de EU :: 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 :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Diego Luna salta al ring – El celebrado actor presentó en LA su documental sobre el púgil Julio César Chávez :: from www.impre.com
Critican nominación de Miguelito al Latin Grammy :: from www.nydailynews.com
Fito Páez recuerda al Charly García de los 80 :: 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. :: from www.hollywoodreporter.com
Will ‘Beverly Hills Chihuahua’ be top dog at the box office? :: from www.latimes.com
Rosario Dawson speaks out on US election at opener of Eagle Eye (video included) :: from www.metro.co.uk
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6 ways for businesses to appeal to Latinos – Move past stereotypes, businesses are advised :: from www.azcentral.com
Taking Away the Ladder: China and the Competitiveness of Mexican Exports :: from americas.irc-online.org
Brand Marketing & Media Opportunities for Young US Hispanics Demographics :: 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? :: 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. :: from www.sacbee.com
10 Worst Spanish Pay Per Click Ads :: 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. :: from www.prweekus.com
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A Broward teenager fighting deportation with help from classmates and his art teacher could learn Thursday whether he can stay or must go back to his native Mexico. Meynardo Garcia :: from www.miamiherald.com
Study of Latinos and Libraries Suggests Ways To Draw More Users :: from www.libraryjournal.com
Hagerstown Police Chief Arthur Smith asked Wednesday that a liaison from the Hispanic community be appointed to work closely with one of his detectives in an effort to better work with Hispanics. :: from www.herald-mail.com
Law students and immigrant advocates came together Wednesday to confront growing tension over North Carolina’s growing Hispanic population. :: from www.newsobserver.com
Sunday, September 21: A Hispanic fiesta at the zoo? Sure, why not? It’s time for the National Zoo’s annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. There will be live music, dancing, crafts, Latin American food, and animal demonstrations. Free, 11 to 5. – Washington DC :: from www.washingtonian.com
New Graphic Novel From Cinco Puntos Press :: from labloga.blogspot.com
Purdue forum to present, promote scholarship among Latinos :: from www.lafayette-online.com
INTERVIEW WITH MICHAEL MEJIAS OF WRITERS HOUSE LITERARY AGENCY :: from www.americanchronicle.com
The Miami Herald quoted Sen. John McCain criticizing Sen. Barack Obama for “propos[ing] amendments that would have killed” an immigration bill McCain co-sponsored in 2006, but the article did not report that McCain later said he would vote against his own proposal if it were to come up again for a Senate vote. :: from mediamatters.org
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
Panel Gets Few Cost Answers on Illegal Immigration – Lawmakers who want to know how much money illegal immigration is costing public services in Indiana got few answers Tuesday. :: from www.wibc.com
A 20-year-old U.S. Marine Reservist from El Paso was found shot and killed in Juárez last week, possibly at the hands of police there, his family said Tuesday. :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Chico, California celebrates El Dia de la Independencia – Thousands fill City Plaza :: from media.www.theorion.com
The Hispanic Affairs Office at Eastern New Mexico University is holding 20 events in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. :: from www.pntonline.com
Hispanic artists featured in Fort Myers, Florida :: from www.news-press.com
High school sets high priority on Hispanic parents – Wheaton High School in Maryland :: from www.gazette.net
Police reach out to Hispanics – County officers attend meetings, camps, forums to establish rapport with residents in 1st District – Maryland :: from www.gazette.net
Five charged with robberies targeting Hispanics – Victims in three incidents were hospitalized with serious injuries – Maryland :: from www.gazette.net
North Texas events for Hispanic Heritage Month 2008 :: from www.dallasnews.com
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Posted on: September 18th, 2008Fourteen 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. :: 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 :: from www.nytimes.com
A prison-cell painting by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has been auctioned for US$255,000 to raise money for his socialist party. :: from ap.google.com
Treasury Targets Venezuelan Government Officials Supporting the FARC
President Bush has determined that Bolivia is no longer cooperating in the war on drugs, placing it on a counter-narcotics blacklist along with Venezuela, as U.S. ties with the leftist Latin American governments plummet. :: from ap.google.com
Honduras said Tuesday it will welcome a new U.S. ambassador after a one-week delay meant to show support for Bolivia in its diplomatic spat with Washington. :: from www.azstarnet.com
Taking Away the Ladder: China and the Competitiveness of Mexican Exports :: from americas.irc-online.org
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