News Summary for November 7th – 11th, 2008
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November 11, 2008
Hispanic Cabinet Members? Claro Que Si. :: from voices.washingtonpost.com
How did the GOP lose Latino evangelicals? :: from www.dallasnews.com
d exposito & partners lands Census 2010 :: from hispanicad.com
Los Angeles’ Barrios Vote Big For Obama For Latinos in LA, the Bradley effect works in reverse, as always. :: from latinola.com
Mexico’s drug wars curtail holiday travel – Fearing that they won’t be safe visiting relatives south of the border, many are forsaking family traditions and staying in the U.S. :: from www.latimes.com
The brother of an Ecuadoran immigrant who was murdered on Long Island for being Hispanic said Monday his “American Dream” was crushed. His words came as the teenagers accused of killing 37-year-old Marcello Lucero were denounced in court as a “lynch mob” by a prosecutor. :: from www.nydailynews.com
When will Spanish names become a ballot booster? :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
Cuban American Senator Mel Martinez Slams Anti-Immigration Rhetoric In Republican Party :: from www.caribbeanworldnews.com
Cost of burial turns Orlando-area Hispanics to cremation :: from www.orlandosentinel.com
November 10, 2008
Barack Obama’s Transition Economic Advisory Board includes 2 Latinos: Roel Campos (former SEC commissioner) and Antonio Villaraigosa (mayor, City of Los Angeles) :: from www.cfo.com
A gang of white teens prowling for Hispanic victims stabbed an Ecuadoran man to death on Long Island in a brutal attack cops described Sunday as a hate crime. :: from www.nydailynews.com
November 7, 2008
Weeks before Barack Obama won the presidency, he met privately in Washington with his former Democratic rival, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York, and Latino political leaders who had fervently backed her bid. The cards were laid upon the table, according to one of the participants. The Hispanic leaders said they expected at least two Latinos to be named to an Obama Cabinet — meeting the standard set by President-elect Bill Clinton in 1992 — but preferred three. :: from www.politico.com
Eduardo Diaz, executive director of the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque, was appointed yesterday to lead the Smithsonian Latino Center. :: from www.washingtonpost.com
President-elect Barack Obama has looked to South Texas where he selected University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College President Juliet V. Garcia to join his transition team :: from www.chron.com
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November 11, 2008
During the presidential election Nov. 4, Avery County polling precincts posted inaccurate Spanish instructions in voting booths regarding how to mark a ballot. – North Carolina :: from theapp.appstate.edu
A Hispanic lawyers group has asked Arizona’s chief justice to end state court use of words its members consider inflammatory such as “illegal aliens.” :: from www.azstarnet.com
Immigration reform might be a long shot in the short term – The strong immigrant vote for Obama puts some pressure on the new administration, but auguring against a quick fix are the economic crisis and the Iraq war, both of which the president-elect promises to prioritize early on his administration. :: from www.newspapertree.com
Dallas immigration officials say illegal immigrant arrests up 21 percent in 2008 :: from www.dallasnews.com
Half of Mexicans won’t believe last week’s plane crash was an accident, says survey – (talk about distrust of a government) :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Connecting Struggles: Documentation from the Social Forum of the Americas :: from upsidedownworld.org
Bush Links Auto Industry Bailout to Colombia Trade Bill :: from vivirlatino.com
One Dallas Latina politician shares tips on running for political office – Dr. Elba Garcia :: from www.latinalista.net
Hispanics would do just about anything to get our people close to the circles of power. And that is exactly why Peru is offering to donate a very special puppy to the Obama family. – Hairless Peruvian Dog :: from lauramartinez.wordpress.com
PINTA, la feria de arte latinoamericano que debutó en Nueva York el año pasado, regresa este jueves a la Gran Manzana con 54 galerías de 13 países y con el entusiasmo de sus organizadores a pesar de la crisis. :: from www.nydailynews.com
Todos los caminos conducen al chile – Desde la cocina suramericana, pasando por la caribeña, mexicana, estadounidense, hasta las de China, Tailandia y la India, parece que no hay cultura gastronómica en el mundo que no haya desarrollado por lo menos una salsa picante para hacer que arda el apetito. :: from www.nydailynews.com
Greatness is what Hispanic voters in Nevada appear to have achieved — not only because they cast 15 percent of all ballots Nov. 4, making for an unprecedented turnout, but also because more of them supported Democratic candidate Barack Obama, percentage-wise, than almost anywhere in the nation, according to exit polls. :: from www.lasvegassun.com
HHS Strengthens Initiative to Help Hispanic Seniors Manage Their Diabetes
Homeless Hispanics in New York Face Somber Future :: from news.newamericamedia.org
She doesn’t like to use the word retire. Though at the end of this season she will relinquish her role as artistic director of Ballet Hispanico, the company she founded in 1970, Tina Ramirez plans to continue serving as a roving ambassador and spokesperson for the company and its affiliated school. :: from www.backstage.com
When Will Immigration Reform Surface On Obama’s Radar? :: from www.caribbeanworldnews.com
Gov. David Paterson Woos The Puerto Rican Vote, Side-Steps Statehood while in Puerto Rico :: from www.nydailynews.com
Maria Elena Salinas: Obama must keep Latinos in mind :: from www.sacbee.com
Most Americans Endorse Path to Citizenship :: from www.angus-reid.com
Even Hispanics who liked Clinton voted for Obama :: from www.mysanantonio.com
Red to Blue: Growing number of Hispanic voters in Texas promises to redefine politics :: from www.brownsvilleherald.com
Hispanic numbers double in 6 Oklahoma counties :: from newsok.com
November 10, 2008
El musical In the Heights irá a la pantalla grande – Universal Pictures compró los derechos de la obra ganadora al Tony, que trata la vida de los hispanos en Nueva York :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Latino voters turned out in record numbers in Colorado this year, more than doubling their turnout since 2004, according to recent polling data. :: from coloradoindependent.com
Hopes for immigration reform high after Obama’s victory :: from www.elpasotimes.com
A beheaded man was hung from an overpass Thursday, a gruesome display even for this northern border city long used to drug-related violence. – Cuidad Juarez :: from www.elpasotimes.com
November 7, 2008
In 1964, President Johnson’s top adviser, Jack Valenti, cut down a group of Latinos seeking presidential appointments. “You have one percent of the vote, so you have one percent of my attention,” Raul Yzaguirre recalled Valenti saying. :: from www.politico.com
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November 11, 2008
Obama campaign parallels Hispanic political novel written in 2006
During the presidential election Nov. 4, Avery County polling precincts posted inaccurate Spanish instructions in voting booths regarding how to mark a ballot. – North Carolina :: from theapp.appstate.edu
How did the GOP lose Latino evangelicals? :: from www.dallasnews.com
Los Angeles’ Barrios Vote Big For Obama For Latinos in LA, the Bradley effect works in reverse, as always. :: from latinola.com
Greatness is what Hispanic voters in Nevada appear to have achieved — not only because they cast 15 percent of all ballots Nov. 4, making for an unprecedented turnout, but also because more of them supported Democratic candidate Barack Obama, percentage-wise, than almost anywhere in the nation, according to exit polls. :: from www.lasvegassun.com
Obama Carried 78% of New Jersey Latinos, Poll Says ; Ranked First Among Heavily Hispanic-populated States :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Hispanic voters in Columbia, across U.S. supported Obama :: from www.columbiamissourian.com
Even Hispanics who liked Clinton voted for Obama :: from www.mysanantonio.com
Hispanics celebrate Obama election – by l Gonzalez, president of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater St. Louis. :: from www.stltoday.com
Hispanic voters reveal strength as kingmakers :: from www.ft.com
Latino Vote a New Force in Shaping the Election 2008 Political Map
November 10, 2008
Latino voters turned out in record numbers in Colorado this year, more than doubling their turnout since 2004, according to recent polling data. :: from coloradoindependent.com
November 7, 2008
Former Governor Jim Edgar says the future of the national Republican Party is threatened by its loss of support in the Hispanic community. :: from www.chicagotribune.com
In Big Shift, Latino Vote Was Heavily for Obama :: from www.nytimes.com
Hispanic voters surged this week and swung their support to the Democratic Party, helping flip four states to winner Barack Obama in a trend that poses challenges for Republicans in future elections. :: from www.usatoday.com
Weeks before Barack Obama won the presidency, he met privately in Washington with his former Democratic rival, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York, and Latino political leaders who had fervently backed her bid. The cards were laid upon the table, according to one of the participants. The Hispanic leaders said they expected at least two Latinos to be named to an Obama Cabinet — meeting the standard set by President-elect Bill Clinton in 1992 — but preferred three. :: from www.politico.com
The Republican National Hispanic Assembly (RNHA) Congratulates Governor-elect Luis Fortuño
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November 11, 2008
America Ferrera, aka “Ugly Betty,” is set to step back into the executive producer role for her new film with Maya Entertainment, American Tragic :: from www.cinemablend.com
En la miniserie “Gabriel”, la guatemalteca Mirta Renée interpreta a la malvada Vanessa, la villana de esa historia de amor entre vampiros. :: from www.nydailynews.com
Salma Hayek: do you speak Latin? In Salma Hayek’s world, it’s straight-talking, power-broking, ball-busting movie-making. That and breast-feeding. Ay caramba! :: from women.timesonline.co.uk
November 10, 2008
Ricky Martin celebra 17 años de trayectoria artística con “17″, una compilación de éxitos que sale al mercado el 18 de noviembre. :: from www.esmas.com
Captan a Cynthia Klitbo conduciendo ebria :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
El musical In the Heights irá a la pantalla grande – Universal Pictures compró los derechos de la obra ganadora al Tony, que trata la vida de los hispanos en Nueva York :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Belinda compone un tema para RBD – Aunque la canción “Sal de mi piel” iba a incluirse en el disco de la agrupación mexicana, ahora la podría interpretar Dulce María como solista :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Pablo Montero falta otra vez a su audiencia – Por problemas con su visado, el actor de Fuego en la sangre no acude a la corte de Miami que le sigue un caso por posesión de drogas :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Aracely Arámbula lanzará un disco infantil :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
El Hombre Más Sexy busca fama y encontrar a su padre – Eduardo Rodríguez estará este martes en Al despertar (Univisión), junto al editor de PeopleEnEspanol.com, para contar su historia :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
November 7, 2008
PEOPLE en Español’s Stars of 2008 – See who the magazine picked as the stars of the year! :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
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November 11, 2008
‘American Latino TV’ & ‘LatiNation’ Red Carpet Event in NYC
Gabe Nieto: country mixed with jazz and mariachi
Mazz’ s Jimmy Gonzalez is out of hospital; back home resting
November 10, 2008
Gloria Estefan honored at Latin Grammys
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November 11, 2008
Jeremías lleva su ‘Circo’ al Grammy Latino
November 10, 2008
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November 11, 2008
d exposito & partners lands Census 2010 :: from hispanicad.com
Listen to podcast interview with Brian Requarth, CEO, Bilingual Marketing Group about the Hispanic home buyer market online :: from www.hispanicmpr.com
Helga Silva, VP of News for Univision’s Miami stations WLTV-23 and Telefutura’s WAMI-69, will be stepping down from the job at the end of the year. :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
A New York-based company that refurbishes cell phones at its factory in Long Island has agreed to pay $435,000 to settle a lawsuit accusing the company of paying Hispanic workers less for doing the same job as Asian employees. :: from hr.blr.com
Puerto Rico’s governor-elect Luis Fortuño says he and New York Gov. David Paterson plan to enhance trade ties between the Caribbean commonwealth and the U.S. state :: from www.portfolio.com
Slumping economy behind cancellation of Telefutura’s ‘Solo Boxeo’ :: from sports.espn.go.com
10 Years On, Spanish-English Newspaper Is Bridging Worlds – El Aguila del Hudson Valley, a bilingual newspaper, was founded by a Honduran immigrant. – New York :: from www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2008
Bigger hurdles for Latino workers in current economy :: from www.impre.com
Barack Obama’s Transition Economic Advisory Board includes 2 Latinos: Roel Campos (former SEC commissioner) and Antonio Villaraigosa (mayor, City of Los Angeles) :: from www.cfo.com
Another possible, and younger, pick for SEC Chairman would be Democrat Roel Campos, who left the SEC in September 2007. Campos, the first Hispanic to serve on the commission, pushed for shareholder access to proxy statements and other positions that were unpopular with the corporate community. He was also an advocate for small business, arguing in 2006 that that smaller companies should have more time to comply with the costly internal-control provision of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. :: from www.cfo.com
November 7, 2008
Shopping Habits of U.S. Hispanic Adults Differ From the Average U.S. Adult
Unemployment Rose to 6.5 Percent in October. Hispanic Unemployment at 8.8 Percent :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
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November 11, 2008
American Latino TV Taps Jeff Stern as Director of Distribution :: from hispanicad.com
The number of Hispanic-owned businesses in the mid-Hudson Valley has increased dramatically in a short period of time, as shops and restaurants have sprung up to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse population. :: from hispanicad.com
Southwest Airlines to Offer Mexico Service Via Agreement With Mexican Carrier Volaris; Service Scheduled for 2010 :: from hispanicad.com
Telemundo’s ‘Alerta Digital’ revs up for 100 day countdown :: from hispanicad.com
Univision to leverage GRAMMYs in final DTV Educational effort :: from hispanicad.com
The 3 Amigos are now 2 Amigos at Adrenalina :: from hispanicad.com
Lee Maicon joins Winglatino as VP/Head of Strategy :: from hispanicad.com
Bush Links Auto Industry Bailout to Colombia Trade Bill :: from hispanicad.com
Spain Business Brief – Monday November 10 2008 :: from hispanicad.com
Solera National Bank Partners With Junior Achievement & Jefferson High School’s AVID Program :: from hispanicad.com
GOLTV INKS CARRIAGE AGREEMENT WITH COX GREATER LOUISIANA – Cox’s Latino Package Subscribers in Baton Rouge and Acadiana Score 24/7 International Soccer Coverage in Spanish :: from hispanicad.com
Mariachi sounds echoed through the aisles at the grand opening of United Supemarkets’ new Amigos concept store Friday as dozens of students from Lubbock High and Cavazos Jr. High played to an enthusiastic crowd. :: from hispanicad.com
Banks face trust issue when courting Hispanics :: from hispanicad.com
November 10, 2008
Phoenix to Host Largest Ever National Conference for Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Nov. 12 – 16, 2008 :: from hispanicad.com
Univision to Release 2008 Third Quarter Results and Host Conference Call on November 17, 2008 :: from hispanicad.com
November 7, 2008
Matador Agency Launches to Fill Strategic Void for Latino Marketers :: from hispanicad.com
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November 11, 2008
Laura Diaz Brown, known internationally as “Chef LaLa”, makes Thanksgiving dinner healthier. – Recipe for Chipotle Smashed Potatoes :: from abclocal.go.com
Hispanics undergoing balloon procedures to open blocked arteries are less likely to require further revascularization procedures, U.S. researchers said. :: from www.upi.com
A racially charged controversy over renaming a major Dallas street for civil rights leader César Chávez came to a head Monday at City Hall and ended with a decision to change Industrial Boulevard’s name to Riverfront Boulevard while preserving Ross Avenue’s name. :: from www.dallasnews.com
Hector Elizondo: Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Dementia
National Council of La Raza Ready to Work With New Administration
National Council of La Raza Condemns Brutal Hate Crime on Long Island
Supporters of closer Cuba ties see a chance with Obama’s win :: from www.latimes.com
City Council officials in Dallas made it official this week – they’re not going to be rushed into naming a street for United Farm Workers founder Cesar Chavez :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
Ricardo Rodriguez-Long, longtime editor of Auto a Fondo magazine, has launched a Spanish-language blog focusing on alternative transportation news. :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Empty city storefronts now filled with Latino presence – Poughkeepsie, New York :: from www.poughkeepsiejournal.com
Latino group presses Barack Obama to name N.M. Gov. Bill Richardson secretary of state :: from
Athens-Clarke’s first Hispanic detective, supervising officer retires – Sgt. Nick Aguilar in Georgia :: from www.onlineathens.com
Hispanic immigration riding a wave; groups organize to serve newcomers to East Tennessee :: from www.thedailytimes.com
Alberto D. Urena, MD, Inducted into Cambridge Who’s Who Executive, Professional and Entrepreneurial Registry :: from www.24-7pressrelease.com
Latino Vote a New Force in Shaping the Election 2008 Political Map
November 10, 2008
SNPs Affect Folate Metabolism in Study of Puerto Rican Adults
Hispanics Less Likely to Get Repeat Artery Surgery – Even though they have risk factors that could lead to coronary problems, study finds :: from health.usnews.com
The only executive director of the state’s Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission is leaving his job after 13 years. Fernando Betancourt’s departure follows a dispute with the commission. – Connecticut :: from www.courant.com
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Fufú, tacacho, mofongo, mangú… Llámele como se le llame, el plátano machacado nos conforta y fortifica :: from www.nydailynews.com
Todos los caminos conducen al chile – Desde la cocina suramericana, pasando por la caribeña, mexicana, estadounidense, hasta las de China, Tailandia y la India, parece que no hay cultura gastronómica en el mundo que no haya desarrollado por lo menos una salsa picante para hacer que arda el apetito. :: from www.nydailynews.com
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Football’s popularity soars in Mexico – The sport is no longer foreign to Mexico, where the NFL says it has 20 million fans, which is more fans than any country other than the U.S. :: from www.latimes.com
Half of Mexicans won’t believe last week’s plane crash was an accident, says survey – (talk about distrust of a government) :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Connecting Struggles: Documentation from the Social Forum of the Americas :: from upsidedownworld.org
Spain Business Brief – Monday November 10 2008 :: from www.typicallyspanish.com
Mexican actor turned pro-life leader Eduardo Verastegui is in Spain this week promoting his movie “Bella,” which debuts there this weekend. While in Barcelona, Verastegui spoke about his desire to protect the unborn, especially Hispanics in the U.S. :: from catholicnewsagency.com
November 10, 2008
Los cantantes españoles Víctor Manuel, Ana Belén, Miguel Ríos, Miguel Bosé, Joaquín Sabina e Ismael Serrano agitaron el sábado con sus voces el recuerdo del fallecido presidente chileno Salvador Allende. :: from www.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx
A beheaded man was hung from an overpass Thursday, a gruesome display even for this northern border city long used to drug-related violence. – Cuidad Juarez :: from www.elpasotimes.com
November 7, 2008
Buenos Aires: The Poorest Resist “Social Cleansing” – The shantytowns of the Argentine capital are the site of an intense conflict between the city’s government, presided over by businessman Mauricio Macri, and their inhabitants, the poorest and most marginalized who have been persecuted for decades. :: from americas.irc-online.org
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