News Summary for October 28th – November 3rd, 2008
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November 3, 2008
Another Open Letter to the L.A. Times – Insulting the spirit of Ruben Salazar, Frank Del Olmo, and the Latino community by letting Augustin Gurza go :: from latinola.com
El Salvador native, 86, had a long journey to U.S. voting booth – Maria Reyes, 86, is eager to cast her first ballot in the nation that gave her family a new start. :: from www.latimes.com
The Associated Press is reporting today that Latino Voters in Nevada have been receiving calls from people falsely identifying themselves as “Obama Volunteers” telling them to “cast their ballot over the phone”. :: from causaoregon.blogspot.com
Central American immigrants adopt Mexican ways in U.S. – Many who come to the United States from El Salvador and elsewhere say it’s easier to adopt the language habits and customs of Los Angeles’ largest Latino population. Others fiercely stick to their own traditions :: from www.miamiherald.com
Spanish driver’s license tests drop 90% – tricter driver’s license requirements, which block illegal immigrants from getting a license, have slashed the number of Spanish speakers taking the license test in Oregon. :: from www.oregonlive.com
Latina Women Get out the Vote for Obama :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Hispanics and the economy: Economic stagnation for Hispanic American workers, throughout the 2000s
Faith vs. Politics: Hispanic Evangelical Voters Still Split :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
October 29, 2008
Obama Uses Bi-Lingual Robocall To Target Hispanic Voters :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
US Hispanic Voters Favor Obama, But Turnout Will Be Key :: from www.voanews.com
October 28, 2008
Alcohol advertising is heavier around schools with 20 percent or more Hispanic students than near schools with a smaller Hispanic population, according to a new study from The University of Texas at Austin’s College of Education and the University of Florida’s College of Medicine. :: from www.utexas.edu
Some nine million US Hispanics are eligible to vote in the November 4 presidential election and both Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain are pulling out all the stops to gain their support. :: from afp.google.com
Study Notes Fewer Loans to Hispanics and Blacks – The number of new mortgages to blacks and Hispanics fell sharply in New York City in 2007, while staying flat for white borrowers and — surprisingly — rising for Asian-Americans :: from www.nytimes.com
Sam’s Club opening new store called Mas Club – will be opened in Houston the first half of 2009 :: from www.reuters.co
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November 3, 2008
Photographer documents Mara Salvatrucha in prison :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Most-wanted Mexico drug trafficker is found everywhere – Sightings, real or not, of Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman are reported often, and the kingpin always manages to stay one step ahead of Mexican and U.S. law officials. :: from www.latimes.com
Five migrants rescued after 15 days lost at sea ate their dead comrades to stay alive, a Dominican official said Sunday. :: from www.nydailynews.com
Latino bloggers ask Speaker Pelosi to clarify remarks on citizenship for undocumented immigrants :: from www.latinalista.net
“Beisboleros” confuse some when it comes to race – The United States’ growing Latino population is confusing to the rest of the country when it comes to racial categories. :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
The Heartland Latino Leadership Conference and Expo will be held Friday at Omaha’s Holiday Inn Convention Center. – November 7, 2008 :: from www.kptm.com
Hartford’s New Schools: Burns Academy of Latino Studies – Hartford’s Burns Academy Focuses On Global Economic Future :: from www.courant.com
Immigrants and drug smugglers have been playing cat and mouse with the US border patrol in El Paso for more than a century, but recently the game has become much more dangerous :: from news.sky.com
New U.S. citizens, many of them Hispanic immigrants, say they are excited by the U.S. presidential election and will head to the polls Election Day. :: from www.upi.com
Voter turnout by Hispanics lags in Lubbock, Texas :: from lubbockonline.com
R.IP. – A Cuban native, Maria T. Ortiz-Alvarez immersed herself in Cuban-American and Hispanic charities in Chicago and helped many displaced and needy Hispanic families through her volunteer work. :: from www.chicagotribune.com
Dr. Francisco Cigarroa has decided to pursue his true life’s passion — again. After serving as head of the University of Texas Health Science Center for eight years, he has announced his intent to return full time to his medical specialty of transplant surgery. :: from www.mysanantonio.com
The Comeback Congressman: Texas Democrat Ciro D. Rodriguez Faces Tight Race, Again :: from www.cqpolitics.com
A boost for Hispanics – Officials with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund want more Hispanic parents to set their sights on college for their kids. :: from www.ajc.com
Of the 25 counties with the fastest-growing Hispanic populations in the United States, seven are in Northern Virginia, according to a new report by the Pew Hispanic Center. :: from www.washingtonpost.com
AP Analysis: Florida Dems gain from Hispanic growth :: from www.miamiherald.com
October 29, 2008
Did You Know? Hispanic children had lower rates of reported food allergy (3.1 percent) than non-Hispanic white (4.1 percent) or non-Hispanic black children (4 percent.) :: from www.dotmed.com
The Hispanic Vote in 2008 and Beyond: An Interview with Antonio Gonzalez, Part 1 :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Will Hispanic turnout affect downballot races? – Texas :: from www.caller.com
Did You Know? Text Cambio to 62262 to receive regular updates from the campaign in Spanish
October 28, 2008
Mayor Chuck Reed and Police Chief Rob Davis are reaching out to community leaders as they attempt to quell the growing furor over the high number of Hispanic people arrested in San Jose on suspicion of public drunkenness. :: from www.mercurynews.com
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November 3, 2008
Maná supports Barack Obama Lead vocalist Fher Olvera recently endorsed the Democratic presidential candidate :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
María Conchita Alonso a favor de John McCain – La actriz expresa su miedo “ante el inminente peligro de apoyar cambios de tipo populista” :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Latinobarómetro US Election Poll: Latin Americans Have Other Concerns :: from upsidedownworld.org
Obama’s “Oportunidad” for college scholarships should include Dream Act students :: from www.latinalista.net
“Illegal auntie” a sad commentary on GOP desperation :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
TOP TEN REASONS WHY I’M VOTING FOR BARACK OBAMA – La Bloga :: from labloga.blogspot.com
Since January, the number of Hispanic voters has grown by more than 50 percent, according to the State Board of Elections. The state’s total number of voters grew by 11 percent – North Carolina :: from www.newsobserver.com
LATV’s lively round-table show ‘Decisión 2008′ aims to draw young Latino voters – Lively debate show ‘Decisión 2008′ invites young Latinos to join the political scene. :: from www.latimes.com
The Associated Press is reporting today that Latino Voters in Nevada have been receiving calls from people falsely identifying themselves as “Obama Volunteers” telling them to “cast their ballot over the phone”. :: from causaoregon.blogspot.com
Pennsylvania’s Latino Voters on Obama :: from www.wnyc.org
Latina Women Get out the Vote for Obama :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
New U.S. citizens, many of them Hispanic immigrants, say they are excited by the U.S. presidential election and will head to the polls Election Day. :: from www.upi.com
Voter turnout by Hispanics lags in Lubbock, Texas :: from lubbockonline.com
Lee County’s Hispanic voters urged to show up, be counted – Florida :: from news-press.com
The Comeback Congressman: Texas Democrat Ciro D. Rodriguez Faces Tight Race, Again :: from www.cqpolitics.com
Gov. Richardson hot on campaign trail for Obama :: from ap.google.com
Barack’s Hispanic vote set to conquer New Mexico :: from www.theaustralian.news.com.au
Faith vs. Politics: Hispanic Evangelical Voters Still Split :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
AP Analysis: Florida Dems gain from Hispanic growth :: from www.miamiherald.com
Obama Picks Up Hispanic Support – Bushes got Latino backing, but trend changing among younger voters. :: from www.theledger.com
In Florida, focus falls on turnout, Hispanic vote :: from www.miamiherald.com
Obama’s Hispanic vote: Strong in Miami Email Print Link :: from www.swamppolitics.com
October 29, 2008
Latino Voters Still Undecided, Breaking Records – Colorado :: from www.krdo.com
Winning the Latino Vote — McCain’s Blunder, Obama’s Advantage
Will Hispanic turnout affect downballot races? – Texas :: from www.caller.com
Latino voters likely to help Obama in swing states :: from www.mercurynews.com
AP Poll: Colorado Hispanics overwhelmingly back Obama :: from www.examiner.com
Obama Uses Bi-Lingual Robocall To Target Hispanic Voters :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
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Essentials
November 3, 2008
WORLD PREMIERE – Gael García Bernal’s singing debut – The actor sings “Quiero que me quieras” for the film Rudo y Cursi :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Gloria Trevi celebrates the season of the witch – The Mexican singer gives a frightful message Madonna and Michael Jackson :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Hitmen assassinate former brother-in-law of Valentin Elizalde :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Maná supports Barack Obama Lead vocalist Fher Olvera recently endorsed the Democratic presidential candidate :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Kate del Castillo: “I’ve never wanted to be [Salma Hayek]” The actress said she didn’t want to imitate Hayek’s successful career; she says she’ll do it her own way :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Michelle Vieth gets evicted – A Mexican magazine claims that the actress was accused of fraud and went six months without paying her rent :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Soderbergh takes a revolutionary approach to ‘Che’ – “Che” is either Soderbergh’s greatest masterwork or his grandest folly. :: from theenvelope.latimes.com
Peruvian-born singer Yma Sumac dies in Los Angeles :: from www.nydailynews.com
Karen Olivo: From ‘The Heights’ to ‘West Side’ :: from www.nydailynews.com
Reggaeton star Daddy Yankee has been robbed in Argentina. :: from www.abc4.com
Hrithik Roshan is all set to woo Latin American actress Barbara Mori in his upcoming movie Kites. :: from entertainment.oneindia.in
October 28, 2008
Gira de Fuego en la sangre está en duda – El recorrido que los protagonistas de la telenovela harían por Estados Unidos no se ha concretado y Eduardo Yáñez ya dijo que no cuenten con él :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Bárbara Bermudo se casó por el civil – La conductora de Primer Impacto y su novio, Mario Andrés Moreno se casaron en una corte de Miami el 3 de octubre y en noviembre será la ceremonia religiosa en República Dominicana :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Belinda is caught in the middle of an altercation at a Mexican club – While trying to evade questions regarding the firing of her former dancer, the singer caused quite stir at a nightclub that involved a high drama altercation :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
More in English
November 3, 2008
Mexicans from outer space recalled in vintage Sci Fi Film Fest
LA rock band Monte Negro swings through on Texas tour
Rosario Dawson Offers Tips on Romance
October 28, 2008
Mas en Español
November 3, 2008
Luis Miguel lleva su gira ‘Cómplices’ a Nueva York
October 28, 2008
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November 3, 2008
Hispanic Yellow Pages of America (HYPA) Ceases Operations :: from blog.kelseygroup.com
Chris Lopez is now the official successor to Don Flores, who quit his job as editor of the El Paso Times in August. :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Listen to podcast interview with Manuel Delgado, chief executive officer of Agua Marketing about Hispanic holiday shopping patterns :: from www.hispanicmpr.com
United Supermarkets’ new Amigos concept aimed at tapping untested demographic – Lubbock, Texas :: from www.lubbockonline.com
It’s Not Just Perez Hilton — The Hispanic Blogosphere Is Growing Fast :: from www.laprensa-sandiego.org
Hispanics and the economy: Economic stagnation for Hispanic American workers, throughout the 2000s
MetLife’s Carlos Suarez Named 2008 National Hispanic Corporate Achiever
New Research Shows Experiential Is Best for Driving Sales and WOM Among Hispanic Consumers
October 28, 2008
Study Notes Fewer Loans to Hispanics and Blacks – The number of new mortgages to blacks and Hispanics fell sharply in New York City in 2007, while staying flat for white borrowers and — surprisingly — rising for Asian-Americans :: from www.nytimes.com
Sam’s Club opening new store called Mas Club – will be opened in Houston the first half of 2009 :: from www.reuters.com
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November 3, 2008
McDonald’s is bullish on Latin America thanks to strong growth so far and a 100 percent franchise model. :: from adage.com
Peru’s legal sector is booming thanks to a strong economy, investment grade and a trade agreement with the United States. :: from adage.com
Latin American trade is slowing down, partly thanks to the U.S. crisis. However, Colombia, Peru and Uruguay are boosting their trade. :: from adage.com
Jarritos and Mineragua Revive a Generous Holiday Tradition and Bring Back Their Successful Aguinaldo Campaign for 2008 :: from adage.com
Guardian Enhances Enrollment Capabilities With More Spanish Language Services :: from adage.com
“The combined metro market revenue total is estimated at $1.98 billion anddoesn’t include $70.7 million in revenue from the three leading Hispanicdirectory publishers — Seccion Amarilla, Hispanic Yellow Pages Network andHispanic Yellow Pages of America,” said David Goddard :: from adage.com
Another Open Letter to the L.A. Times – Insulting the spirit of Ruben Salazar, Frank Del Olmo, and the Latino community by letting Augustin Gurza go :: from adage.com
Former KBTV morning anchor Rocio Garza filed suit against the station, claiming it required her to pay $10,000 to resign. – Texas :: from adage.com
Eric Garcia, David Hinojosa and Joyce Saenz Harris laid off at the Dallas Morning News :: from adage.com
Criminal charges against Roberto Galvez have been dropped – Univision sports anchor in Laredo :: from adage.com
2008 Executive Leadership Training and Mujer Awards Conference – November 13-14, 2008 – Orlando, Florida :: from adage.com
Spain Business Brief – Monday November 3 2008 :: from adage.com
Oregon Conference Educates Latinos on Small Business Management :: from adage.com
Experiential marketing is the medium most likely to persuade Hispanic consumers to buy a product, according to a recent survey commissioned by experiential-marketing company Jack Morton Latino, but respondents had strong opinions about how events should be organized. :: from adage.com
October 29, 2008
Douglas Crichfield has been named president and CEO of Solera National Bancorp and its subsidiary Solera National Bank, company officials said Wednesday. :: from adage.com
Cincinnati National Society of Hispanic MBAs Announces Professional Development Series Sponsored by Macy’s Cincinnati NSHMBA Welcomes Highest Ranked Latina at Macy’s Corporate to Speak at Luncheon :: from adage.com
October 28, 2008
Raul Leal, Named Hispanic Hotel Owners Association Hotelier Of The Year :: from adage.com
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November 3, 2008
Tracing Your Indigenous Roots in Sonora – A challenge and an adventure :: from latinola.com
Ongoing border wall construction is nothing more than perpetuating a false threat :: from www.latinalista.net
Are Latinos Catholic first, or Latino? :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
University of Arkansas journalism professor receives “Héroes de Corazón” medal – Katherine Shurlds :: from media.www.thetraveleronline.com
Diversity coordinator hired: Rey Hernandez will start in his new position on Monday. – Northwest Arkansas Community College :: from nwanews.com
The many faces of Chicanos: Collection doesn’t pretend everyone has the same story – Rigoberto González’ “Men without Bliss” (University of Oklahoma Press, $24.95). :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Vote Your Values: An Interview with Rosa Clemente :: from www.greenpartywatch.org
Latino vibe at UCLA’s Fowler Museum :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Delta Dental of Arizona Launches Spanish Language Individual Dental Plan Website
A second demographic study of Boulder County Latinos that aims to assess gaps in services and help local service agencies be more efficient has taken longer than expected to get off the ground. – Colorado :: from www.timescall.com
Immigrants from Central and South America countries who have moved to Los Angeles say the Mexican culture is a dominant force in the U.S. city. :: from www.upi.com
The Democratic and Republican candidates for Cook County state’s attorney delivered their closing arguments Sunday, visiting churches in high-crime Chicago neighborhoods to woo voters before Tuesday’s election. – Democrat Anita Alvarez :: from www.chicagotribune.com
Sobre Ruedas Magazine recognizes the Best Vehicles of the Year :: from www.portada-online.com
The second annual Latino Community Expo attracts 1,400 – Massachusetts :: from www.masslive.com
Reaching out to county’s Latinos – Penn State Cooperative Extension seeks to inform Latino community about services. :: from www.timesleader.com
Latinas Unidas celebrates 15 years of guiding and inspiring Hispanic women :: from www.democratandchronicle.com
October 29, 2008
Andean mummy hair has provided the first direct archaeological evidence of the consumption of hallucinogens in pre-Hispanic Andean populations, according to recent gas chromatography and mass spectrometry analysis. :: from dsc.discovery.com
Depression Outcomes of Spanish- and English-Speaking Hispanic Outpatients in STAR*D :: from psychservices.psychiatryonline.org
Blogante Noticias en Español –»
November 3, 2008
Los puertorriqueños acuden a las urnas el martes en momentos en que se cuestiona la integridad moral de los dos principales candidatos a la gobernación, el autonomista Aníbal Acevedo Vilá y el anexionista Luis Fortuño. :: from www.nydailynews.com
El bolero no tiene edad :: from www.nydailynews.com
October 29, 2008
El voto hispano es crucial: Obama – Ofrece más empleos, menos impuestos y detener embargos :: from www.impre.com
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Posted on: November 3rd, 2008November 3, 2008
McDonald’s is bullish on Latin America thanks to strong growth so far and a 100 percent franchise model. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
Peru’s legal sector is booming thanks to a strong economy, investment grade and a trade agreement with the United States. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
Latin American trade is slowing down, partly thanks to the U.S. crisis. However, Colombia, Peru and Uruguay are boosting their trade. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
Bolivia halts U.S. agents’ anti-drug operations – Bolivian President Evo Morales accuses the DEA employees of spying and helping criminals to attack authorities. :: from www.latimes.com
A recent raid in Mexico City turns up a menagerie filled with big cats and a monkey, another case of an alleged cartel boss collecting rare exotic species. :: from www.latimes.com
Most-wanted Mexico drug trafficker is found everywhere – Sightings, real or not, of Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman are reported often, and the kingpin always manages to stay one step ahead of Mexican and U.S. law officials. :: from www.latimes.com
Five migrants rescued after 15 days lost at sea ate their dead comrades to stay alive, a Dominican official said Sunday. :: from www.nydailynews.com
Spain Business Brief – Monday November 3 2008 :: from www.typicallyspanish.com
Spain Papers Review – Monday November 3 2008 :: from www.typicallyspanish.com
Reggaeton star Daddy Yankee has been robbed in Argentina. :: from www.abc4.com
October 28, 2008
Plutarco Haza’s restaurant is shut down – The authorities closed down the Mexican actor’s restaurant for violating safety regulations :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
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