News Summary for Monday – November 17th, 2008
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Children caught trying to slip illegally into the U.S. are mistreated while in custody, transported home unsafely and denied access to representation, a study released Thursday contends. The Austin-based think tank Center for Public Policy Priorities outlined a series of what they said were shortcomings by the federal government in dealing with unaccompanied illegal immigrant children taken into custody. :: from www.nydailynews.com
Moreno’s 40 years in Legislature still inspire – Outgoing state Rep. Paul Moreno — preparing for his exit from the Texas House after four decades of service — touted his accomplishments on racial equality as his crowning achievement at a dinner in his honor on Friday. – El Paso :: from www.elpasotimes.com
“Beaner Jumping” – simply offensive and vile – imho – this term came from the Long Island murder of Marcello Lucero :: from tothecenter.com
In Ecuador, a killing on Long Island sparks fear :: from www.newsday.com
Economic crisis, illegal immigration crackdown spurs exodus :: from www.sun-sentinel.com
Café Bustelo opens cafe in South Beach – Florida :: from www.miamiherald.com
Obama’s Latin American advisers mostly centrists :: from www.sacbee.com
Friends, foes watch Mel Martinez – Republicans are already eager for Mel Martinez to say whether he will run for reelection in 2010, while Democrats are hoping to vote him out of office. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Home Depot Inc. is aiming to tap into the nation’s burgeoning Hispanic population with a new Spanish-language version of its Web site, joining only a handful of other large U.S. retailers offering the online option. :: from online.wsj.com
For Alberto Riveron, From Cuba to N.F.L.’s First Hispanic Referee :: from www.nytimes.com
The head of a Kentucky-based Ku Klux Klan organization led a failed plot to kill the co-founder of the Southern Poverty Law Center, which tracks hate groups and challenges white supremacists, a former Klan member testified Thursday. :: from www.kentucky.com
Juanes, the Colombian Rocker, Sweeps the Major Awards at the Latin Grammys :: from www.nytimes.com
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Sixty-seven percent of the Latino vote should be enough to pay for a moratorium on immigration raids :: from www.latinalista.net
Politics of Humanity: ICE’s and Border Patrol’s Child Abuse Policy :: from xicanopwr.com
The Blogosphere in Latin America: An Analysis of the Region’s Webfluentials :: from hispanicad.com
The Maya world, in miniature – Andrés Mena Sánchez, shown in his gallery Arte Maya, has been making Jaina replicas for 20 years. Email Picture Tiny funerary figures fascinate in their depictions of everyday life in the ancient Yucatán world. They were unearthed at Jaina, a Maya island of the dead. :: from www.latimes.com
Mexico drug wars spill across the border U.S. – Few regions of the U.S. are immune to drug-trafficking organizations that have left a trail of death, kidnappings and other crimes. :: from www.latimes.com
Rep. Nydia Velazquez is front-runner for Senate seat if Hillary takes Cabinet job :: from www.nydailynews.com
Top 10 Latino Reactions to the Recession
Abundan los eventos literarios en español en Nueva York :: from www.nydailynews.com
Sergio Ramírez presenta novela detectivesca “con humor” – El Cielo llora por mí :: from www.nydailynews.com
La quinua, el alimento de los dioses incas :: from www.nydailynews.com
El gobierno de Puerto Rico le reconoció derechos de salud a las parejas del mismo sexo en una orden que prohibe a las oficinas y agencias públicas discriminar por orientación sexual, identidad de género, estado de embarazo y civil, entre otros. :: from www.elnuevoherald.com
Program grooms Latinos to sit on nonprofit boards – Dallas Concilio of Hispanic Service Organizations :: from www.dallasnews.com
The 65th Infantry Regiment is the only all-Hispanic unit in the history of the U.S. Army. It was created in 1899 to help re-establish law and order on Puerto Rico following its seizure during the Spanish-American War, according to information from the city. The regiment participated in World War I, World War II and the Korean War. :: from www.kdhnews.com
Mexico’s Mineral de Pozos: A ghost town comes alive as an artist colony The ruins of the former mining town are being reclaimed as new residents and visitors bring the area back to life. :: from www.latimes.com
Close to 300 people gathered for a Mass on the cobblestoned street in front of the house Marcelo Lucero built for his mother and was promising to move to after 15 years away from his homeland. – Ecuador :: from www.newsday.com
The University of Missouri-Kansas City posted a 6.1 percent gain in its total minority enrollment and a 17 percent increase in Hispanic freshmen. :: from www.kansascity.com
Sheriff: Fairfax County Deputies Denied Immigration Training Immigration agency allegedly rejects Fairfax application :: from www.nbcwashington.com
Hispanic Panic – Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, a Cuban-American Republican from the Miami area, puts it bluntly: “We have a very, very serious problem.” He is referring to the GOP’s lack of support among Hispanics, which could derail the party’s future presidential hopes. :: from www.aei.org
GOP back to square one with Hispanics :: from www.politico.com
Entertainment –»
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David Álvarez, 14, goes Broadway in ‘Billy Elliot’ :: from www.nydailynews.com
Arjona madura y aprende a escuchar – En ningún momento Ricardo Arjona se ha sentido falto de creatividad, pero sí ha luchado contra ese monstruo que lo ha amenazado con agotarle la productividad. – su nuevo disco: Quinto Piso :: from www.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx
Tras los pasos de Pancho Villa – Paco Ignacio Taibo II estrena hoy un documental sobre el Centauro del Norte por el canal The History Channel. :: from www.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx
The stars celebrate Be Live 2008 in Miami Cabas, Carlos Vives, and Raúl de Molina were just some of the celebs that attended the second annual benefit gala :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
A Dulce María le sobra el trabajo – La cantante de RBD terminará pronto sus compromisos con esa agrupación y comenzará a grabar una telenovela :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
A street in Doral will be named after Venezuelan singer and actor Jose Luis Rodriguez. A portion of Northwest 107th Avenue will be co-designated as “Jose Luis Rodriguez El Puma Avenue” in honor of the actor. :: from www.local10.com
‘The Handyman in Your Home’ – Radio host Ino Gomez tells how he reached his American dream :: from www.jerseycityreporter.com
Emilio Navaira wins Latin Grammy :: from www.kgbt4.com
Kany Garcia wins best new artist at Latin Grammys :: from www.google.com
Colombian rocker Juanes wins 5 Latin Grammy awards :: from www.google.com
More in English
2008 Tejano ROOTS: Rosita, Emilio, Dos Gs among Hall of Fame inductees
La Milonga Brings Romance and Tango to the Miami Short Film Festival
Angélica Aragón’s sister dies – Vindya Espinoza Stransky died in a car accident at the age of 52
Kinky talk ‘Barracuda,’ Nic Harcourt and the Latin scene
Top Latin Grammy Winners: Juanes, Vicente Fernandez, Kany, Emilio
Latin Grammys: Artists party at House of Blues
Julieta Venegas: Songs, not style, are important
Ximena Sariñana, Latin Grammys nominee, is mature beyond her years
Bebo Valdes celebrates 90 years with more music
Juanes, the Colombian Rocker, Sweeps the Major Awards at the Latin Grammys
Mas en Español
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Essentials
BBVA Buys Media across Entire Spanish-speaking World :: from www.portada-online.com
The Blogosphere in Latin America: An Analysis of the Region’s Webfluentials :: from hispanicad.com
Argentine beauty products company successfully moves beyond its local market through exports to the United States and elsewhere. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
Latinoamérica ganará más peso en nuevo orden financiero :: from www.elnuevoherald.com
Iowans help credit unions reach Hispanics in Louisiana :: from www.desmoinesregister.com
Café Bustelo opens cafe in South Beach – Florida :: from www.miamiherald.com
Challenges of Running an Ethnic Bank in a Slow Economy The NJBIZ Interview: Raul L. Oseguera :: from www.njbiz.com
Meet Elsa Ramon: News 4’s Newest Anchor – WOAI in San Antonio :: from www.woai.com
Unions ready to recruit Hispanic workers if Obama changes organizing rules :: from www.bizjournals.com
Home Depot Inc. is aiming to tap into the nation’s burgeoning Hispanic population with a new Spanish-language version of its Web site, joining only a handful of other large U.S. retailers offering the online option. :: from online.wsj.com
Additional
Arturo Riera has been promoted from digital advertising sales manager to director of sales for KBCW-44, the CBS-owned CW affiliate in San Francisco :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Telemundo announces digital distribution deal with MSN :: from hispanicad.com
9TH annual Latin Grammy broadcast reaches 11M viewers :: from hispanicad.com
Danger Ahead: Correa Gives Mining the Green Light in Ecuador :: from upsidedownworld.org
David Segura Honored at 18th Annual Hispanic Business(R) Magazine EOY Awards Gala
IT and telecom company eLandia sets new revenue records, thanks to strong growth in Latin America. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
Spain Business Brief – Monday November 17 2008 :: from www.typicallyspanish.com
Bio Miguel Ferrer – Programming Director AOL Latino
Spanish Translation Los Angeles – Affinity Spanish Reaffirms Commitment
Marketers Do Multicultural, but Many Don’t Like Results: Survey :: from promomagazine.com
Univision Announces 2008 Third Quarter Results
Study: Multicultural Efforts Lack Funding, Internal Support Only 45% of Marketers Surveyed Are Satisfied With Results :: from adage.com
More US News –»
Rules of deportation – Immigration authorities need to release the guidelines they use in deciding ’stipulated removal’ cases. :: from www.latimes.com
Research Gives Hispanics Another Reason to Drink Their Milk This Diabetes Month and Beyond
Sarah Aroeste, keeping Ladino music alive :: from www.nydailynews.com
Reading out loud: Literary venues for Latinos bloom in NYC :: from www.nydailynews.com
Leaders from Texas-Mexico border communities asked state legislators Thursday to help them take a stand against a federal border fence that they say harms business, culture and wildlife habitat. :: from www.nydailynews.com
How did Olga Diaz manage to beat a two-term incumbent and become the first self-described Latino council member in the 120-year history of Escondido? She swept the middle. Unofficial election results show that Diaz not only beat Ed Gallo, whom she will replace on the council, in all 25 precincts in central Escondido, but also had more votes there than Sam Abed, who finished first and won re-election. – California :: from www.signonsandiego.com
R.I.P. – Eloy Centeno, 78, was an outspoken ex-grocery chain owner – San Antonio :: from www.mysanantonio.com
Salvadoran teenager with rare genetic disorder gets help from local group :: from lohud.com
Orlando’s Fernando Bujones earns “extraordinary” tribute in new documentary :: from blogs.orlandosentinel.com
Noticias en Español –»
Abundan los eventos literarios en español en Nueva York :: from www.nydailynews.com
Sergio Ramírez presenta novela detectivesca “con humor” – El Cielo llora por mí :: from www.nydailynews.com
La quinua, el alimento de los dioses incas :: from www.nydailynews.com
Latinoamérica ganará más peso en nuevo orden financiero :: from www.elnuevoherald.com
International News :: English + Español –»
Posted on: November 17th, 2008The Blogosphere in Latin America: An Analysis of the Region’s Webfluentials :: from hispanicad.com
Despite National and Global Distractions, the Popular Minga Marches on to Bogotá :: from upsidedownworld.org
Danger Ahead: Correa Gives Mining the Green Light in Ecuador :: from upsidedownworld.org
Police Repression and Presidential Promises: The Fight for Social Justice in Paraguay :: from upsidedownworld.org
Cuba celebrates its inclusion in Rio Group :: from www.nydailynews.com
Latinoamérica ganará más peso en nuevo orden financiero :: from www.elnuevoherald.com
Spain Business Brief – Monday November 17 2008 :: from www.typicallyspanish.com
Spain Papers Review – Monday November 17 2008 :: from www.typicallyspanish.com
Mexico’s Mineral de Pozos: A ghost town comes alive as an artist colony The ruins of the former mining town are being reclaimed as new residents and visitors bring the area back to life. :: from www.latimes.com
In Ecuador, a killing on Long Island sparks fear :: from www.newsday.com
Close to 300 people gathered for a Mass on the cobblestoned street in front of the house Marcelo Lucero built for his mother and was promising to move to after 15 years away from his homeland. – Ecuador :: from www.newsday.com
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