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A Quixote who tells it like it is Forget magical realism – an exhaustive life of Gabriel García Márquez reveals him as a much worldlier writer than that :: from www.guardian.co.uk
Hispanic Marketing Trends: 2009 and Beyond – An interesting future for Hispanic marketing in the United States, full of “dualities” and opportunities. :: from felipekorzenny.blogspot.com
Hispanics Playing Key Roles on Obama’s Transition Team – About 30 Hispanics are currently participating in the team that is preparing the way for Obama :: from hispanicbusiness.com
Virginia, known for some of the nation’s toughest policies on illegal immigration, appears to be abandoning its hard-line approach as state officials consider proposals to help foreign-born residents assimilate, including increasing the number of English classes. :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Congresswoman Expecting – Lakewood Democrat Linda Sanchez announces she is expecting a child with boyfriend :: from latinola.com
Chavez foes claim symbolic victories in Venezuela – Despite losing most of the mayoral elections, opponents say winning Caracas City Hall and governorships of the three most populous states will lessen the president’s chances of abolishing term limits. :: from www.latimes.com
Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, was appointed Tuesday to head the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, the political organization charged with helping to elect Democratic senators. :: from politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com
The high school student accused of stabbing an Ecuadorean immigrant to death pleaded not guilty to murder, hate crime and conspiracy charges in Riverhead yesterday. :: from www.newsday.com
Violence Against Journalists Grows in Mexico’s Drug War – Latest Victim Gunned Down in Front of Home :: from www.washingtonpost.com
President-elect Barack Obama has chosen New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson to be commerce secretary, adding a prominent Hispanic and one-time Democratic rival to his expanding Cabinet. :: from www.google.com
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A day laborer from Riverhead, N.Y., got a fractured nose at the hands of his boss, a Shirley, N.Y., contractor, because he showed up late for work, Suffolk police said. :: from www.grandforksherald.com
Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop William K. Weigand of Sacramento. He will be succeeded by Bishop Jaime Soto, who has been coadjutor of the diocese since Oct. 11, 2007, and is one of 26 active Hispanic Catholic bishops in the United States. :: from www.catholicnews.com
‘Latin Romeo’ wears a badge – San Diego Police detective Jaime Limón pursues a mariachi career :: from www.signonsandiego.com
Guest Voz: U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Antonio Garza, says U.S. to blame for Mexico’s drug wars :: from www.latinalista.net
U.S./Cuba relations bring out the “stupid season” in foreign policy :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
The future of the Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services (LARES) program remains uncertain due to the possibility of a university-wide rescission, according to a State Legislature proposal. – University of Illinois :: from media.www.chicagoflame.com
New Post-Election Survey Provides In-Depth Analysis of Latino Vote – NALEO
Did You Know? MillerCoors spent on Hispanic TV $55 million last year and $40 million through the first two-thirds of 2008, per Nielsen Monitor-Plus. :: from www.adweek.com
Another man attacked hours before Patchogue hate killing – Long Island :: from www.newsday.com
Charlotte Toughens Rules On Mobile Food Vendors – Many of the vendors are Hispanic and call the measures discrimination. Latino activist German de Castro said, “We are talking about an economic class that happens to be Hispanic. :: from www.wsoctv.com
Nash Finch Co. wanted to boost sales at its two Hispanic-themed Avanza stores in Denver. So last summer the Edina-based grocery wholesaler and retailer decided to lower prices on certain products and then charge customers 10 percent more at the register. ¿Qué? What began as an opaque pricing program to woo local vendors has erupted into a public relations headache for Nash Finch. The company faces two lawsuits in Colorado :: from www.startribune.com
KFSN Fresno GM Bob Hall Resigns After Court Comments About Hispanics – Made off-hand comment about Hispanics while under consideration for jury duty. :: from www.broadcastingcable.com
Hispanics in Obama’s Cabinet Need Not Stop with Richardson :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Entertainment –»
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Enduring Jaguares try something a little different :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Salsa crooner Issac Delgado is well-positioned to answer the question of whether one of Cuba’s top contemporary singers can make it in the United States. :: from www.sun-sentinel.com
Carmen Dominicci sale de Univisión – La reportera sale de la cadena tras seis años de trabajo, en medio de especulaciones sobre la causa de su partida :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Luis Miguel y Michelle Salas juntos en Chile – En su gira por ese país el cantante estuvo acompañado nada menos que por su presunta hija :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Producción sobre Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo da a Argentina su primer Emmy :: from www.nydailynews.com
Enrique Iglesias gana su quinto premio American Music Awards :: from www.nydailynews.com
Dish Network(R) Launches Pasiones, a New 24-Hour Channel Dedicated to Telenovelas
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V-me Offers Exclusive Spanish-Language TV Content on iTunes
Ludwika Paleta doesn’t want anything to do with Plutarco Haza – The actress ended a restaurant partnership she shared with her ex husband :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
The revival of the David Mamet play starring John Leguizamo, Cedric the Entertainer and Haley Joel Osment closed Sunday after a week’s run of eight performances. :: from www.nydailynews.com
El cantante José Julián informó que participará en la telenovela “Mañana es para siempre” :: from entretenimiento.aol.com
La cantante y actriz mexicana Lucha Villa, quien continúa en la memoria del público con temas como “Ya no me interesas” y “No discutamos”, cumplirá este domingo 72 años rodeada de sus hijos :: from entretenimiento.aol.com
La película “Retorno a Hansala” dirigida por la española Chus Gutiérrez obtuvo el premio al mejor filme y el hispano-argentino Juan Diego Botto, se llevó el premio al mejor actor por su papel en “El Greco”, en el 32 Festival Internacional de Cine de El Cairo :: from ecodiario.eleconomista.es
Zacatecanos ‘Oyen!’ a Gloria Trevi :: from www.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx
Mijares evita escenas candentes de Lucero – El esposo de la actriz prefiere no verla en las escenas románticas de la telenovela Mañana es para siempre :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Laura Zapata: “Con Thalía ni siquiera de lejos” – La hermana de la cantante mexicana arremete de nuevo contra ella por no ayudar a su familia :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Carmen Dominicci y Fernando del Rincón ya están divorciados – La pareja de presentadores firmó su separación legal en una corte de Miami :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Sabine Moussier, una ex Aventurera feliz – La actriz habló sobre lo orgullosa que se siente por haber sido una Aventurera :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Osvaldo Ríos será papá por tercera vez – El actor acaba de anunciar que espera su tercer hijo con la atleta brasileña Kassianna Rosso :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
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Essentials
V-me Offers Exclusive Spanish-Language TV Content on iTunes
Hispanic Marketing Trends: 2009 and Beyond – An interesting future for Hispanic marketing in the United States, full of “dualities” and opportunities. :: from felipekorzenny.blogspot.com
Manuel E. Machado, CEO/Co-Chairman of Machado/Garcia-Serra Communications (MGS), announced that Tony Suarez has joined the firm as Senior Vice-President of Operations :: from hispanicad.com
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. announced that its board of directors has approved the promotion of Eduardo Castro-Wright to vice chairman of Wal-Mart :: from hispanicad.com
Roberto Orcí joins Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies Board of Directors :: from hispanicad.com
New York Times’ Latin Reach to be inserted in Brazils´Folha :: from www.portada-online.com
Rolling with the Punches: AP Re-tools Spanish-language Offering :: from www.portada-online.com
Did You Know? MillerCoors spent on Hispanic TV $55 million last year and $40 million through the first two-thirds of 2008, per Nielsen Monitor-Plus. :: from www.adweek.com
Nash Finch Co. wanted to boost sales at its two Hispanic-themed Avanza stores in Denver. So last summer the Edina-based grocery wholesaler and retailer decided to lower prices on certain products and then charge customers 10 percent more at the register. ¿Qué? What began as an opaque pricing program to woo local vendors has erupted into a public relations headache for Nash Finch. The company faces two lawsuits in Colorado :: from www.startribune.com
KFSN Fresno GM Bob Hall Resigns After Court Comments About Hispanics – Made off-hand comment about Hispanics while under consideration for jury duty. :: from www.broadcastingcable.com
Association Of Hispanic Advertising Agencies (AHAA) Still “Disappointed” With PPM :: from www.fmqb.com
JCPenney’s Hispanic Marketing Campaign ‘Celebrates the Joy of Giving’ This Christmas
MillerCoors Taps Bromley as Hispanic Media Agency of Record
AvantGuild: An Agent Opens Up the Hispanic Book Market – profiles Diane Stockwell of Globos Libros, a literary agency that focuses on the Hispanic market :: from www.mediabistro.com
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Reporter Tom Llamas is leaving WTVJ, the NBC affiliate in Miami and heading north. TVNewsday reports he has been hired at the WNBC in NYC :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Francisco Varta-Orta, who was laid-off from the L.A. Times last month has found refuge at the Los Angeles Business Journal :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
The New York Times is marketing its Holiday content product Escrito to Spanish-language newspapers and websites just ahead of the Holiday season. :: from www.portada-online.com
Charlotte Toughens Rules On Mobile Food Vendors – Many of the vendors are Hispanic and call the measures discrimination. Latino activist German de Castro said, “We are talking about an economic class that happens to be Hispanic. :: from www.wsoctv.com
Norsan Media Leader in the Hispanic Radio Market – WOLS 106.1 FM will soon speak Spanish – Charlotte
More US News –»
Cuban beisboleros lose livelihood, will they shoot for U.S.? :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
Salvadoran President Tony Saca will be traveling to the United States to urge Salvadoran immigrants there to reregister in a temporary visa program. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Old U.S. Navy base now a Puerto Rico airport – Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport :: from www.nydailynews.com
Last of the Rogue Valley braceros – Oregon :: from www.nydailynews.com
La motivadora María Marín relata que hace cuatro años, después de lanzar su audiolibro “Secretos de la mujer segura”, recibió una carta de una joven que le dijo: “cambiaste mi vida para siempre”. :: from www.nydailynews.com
Volusia County’s Supervisor of Elections is being sued by a voter who says ballots should be available in Spanish for Puerto Rican citizens who do not speak English. – Florida :: from www.cfnews13.com
Obama and Latin America: What He Really Promises :: from upsidedownworld.org
University of Arizona Hispanic Alumni Host Scholarship Benefit – Dorothy Finley former CEO of Finley Distribution and Macario Saldate IV director of the UA Guadalajara Summer School will be honored at the semi-formal dinner and dance event. :: from uanews.org
A former aide to President Bush has been charged with theft from a government-funded center that promotes democracy in Cuba. – Felipe E. Sixto :: from www.google.com
The burgeoning economic crisis has not dampened the holiday spirit of this metropolis’ Hispanic community, which poured into the streets of East Los Angeles to enjoy this community’s annual Christmas parade. :: from www.laht.com
The FBI office in Birmingham today awarded this year’s FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award to Isabel Rubio, executive director of HICA. – Alabama :: from blog.al.com
Philanthropists Fuel Anti-Immigrant Bigotry :: from imagine2050.newcomm.org
In a shake-up in the wake of attacks on Hispanic men in Patchogue, today the highest-ranking Hispanic officer in the Suffolk County Police Department takes the reins as head of the Fifth Precinct. – Aristedes Mojica :: from www.newsday.com
Sen. Joe Lieberman kept a key committee gavel but won the rebuke of his colleagues for campaigning against Sen. Barack Obama in a deal brokered Tuesday morning by Colorado Sen. Ken Salazar :: from coloradoindependent.com
Crece preocupación sobre formación de maestros de ESOL – Miami :: from www.elnuevoherald.com
Noticias en Español –»
Obama, los latinos y el gabinete :: from www.eluniversal.com.mx
International News :: English + Español –»
New York Times’ Latin Reach to be inserted in Brazils´Folha :: from www.portada-online.com
Ecuador is heading towards debt default, an end to dollarization, soaring inflation and economic decline. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
Chavez foes claim symbolic victories in Venezuela – Despite losing most of the mayoral elections, opponents say winning Caracas City Hall and governorships of the three most populous states will lessen the president’s chances of abolishing term limits. :: from www.latimes.com
Hugo Chávez Supporters Win 17 out of 23 Venezuelan States, but Lose 3 Most Populous :: from upsidedownworld.org
Producción sobre Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo da a Argentina su primer Emmy :: from www.nydailynews.com
Violence Against Journalists Grows in Mexico’s Drug War – Latest Victim Gunned Down in Front of Home :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Ecuador Seeks Non-payment of Illegitimate Foreign Debt :: from americas.irc-online.org
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- February 8, 2010
- ‘Qué pasa’ in Immigration: Latino Vote, Conventional Wisdom Watch, and An Unfulfilled Promise
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- Why Is George Lopez Always Trying To Make Alcoholism Seem Cool?
- Someday, probably some five decades or so from now, these stories of people being harassed because of language are going to be funny.
- Unsettled case of Hispanic farmers underscores lack of DC Latino leadership and concern from Obama
- Partisanship, or political empowerment, the choice for Latinos in California
- Ipala, Guatemala celebrates those who went away but kept the town in their hearts – (with video)
- ICE Raids Cause Census Fear – Undocumented aliens fear getting counted in the 2010 Census will lead to punishment. Government promises no punishment.
- Candidacy of TV personality Jaime Bayly represents expectations of young voters, analyst says – Peru
- Take Action to Protect Immigrant Programs in the California State Budget!
- After reinventing Bolivia’s government to reflect the country’s multi-ethnic, Indian majority, President Evo Morales is championing gender parity at the highest levels of government.
- The percentage of Hispanic students accepted in NYC’s elite public high schools dipped slightly this year
- Latino astronaut Jose Hernandez addresses high school students in McAllen, TX
- Oklahoma ruling could affect Utah immigration law – SB81 was based heavily on Plains state’s measure.
- National Latino Congreso adopts resolutions to propel immigration issue and other concerns of Latinos forward
- A study on the Church’s ministry to Hispanics in the United States has found that regional and national organizations are lacking funds and consequently, personnel and planning.
- All-Hispanic basketball league thrives, the Azteca League in Alabama
- Los falsos muros contra la reforma migratoria
- School secretary axed for speaking Spanish – suing Charlotte-Mecklenburg school district – NC
- Andrae Gonzales: 180-turn for Shafter teen, thanks to mentor
- Dallas City Council members are expected to approve renaming South Central Expressway for Cesar Chavez. The name change would only cover a few blocks.
- Tea Party Dabbles in Immigration Politics
- Prospects for Immigration Reform Legislation
- Hispanics starting to shift political power in Illinois: Jesus Garcia ousted Joseph Mario Moreno, the incumbent and a consummate party man (aka Mayor Daley man), from his county board post. + Rudy Lozano Jr. was only 565 votes shy of toppling State Representative Daniel J. Burke of Chicago – both campaigns aided by Alderman Ricardo Munoz (22nd Ward)
- In Kettleman City, CA, Birth Defects, Deaths and Questions – Children’s Deaths Point Eyes Toward Nearby Waste Facility – town described as “It’s got that Mayberry feeling, with a Latino twist.”
- U.S. Colleges Court Hispanic Families Using Espanol
- Latino Leaders Call for Full Participation in Census – Call on Obama to Temporarily Suspend Enforcement Measures
- February 5, 2010
- A federal judge will decide whether to impose sanctions against the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office for its acknowledged destruction of police records in a lawsuit that accuses deputies of racially profiling countless Hispanics in immigration sweeps.
- Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s $990/hour Sidley Austin Lawyers Lose Again – That was a good use of taxpayer money
- Census tour allays Hispanics’ fears in Immokalee, Florida
- 2010 National Latino Congreso Results
- Immigration Prosecutions Rise, Organized Crime, Drugs and Weapons Charges Drop
- Uncomfortably Named Novela Hits U.S. Airwaves – Colombian Blockbuster Subtly Retitled for Telemundo – Sin tetas no hay paraiso
- February 4, 2010
- On the Job with Vilma Salaverria – Aflac’s highest ranking Latina oversees training for more than 4,000 employees
- Study Reveals Impact Of Health Insurance On Hispanics’ Attitudes Towards Healthcare Providers
- Denver’s Museo de las Americas wins arts excellence award
- Will Abel Maldonado Become GOP’s First Hispanic Lt. Governor in California?
- Caminos: Vicente Ximenes, Champion of Civil Rights
- February 3, 2010
- Message to Democrats: Don’t obligate Latinos to feel grateful for just doing your job
- Cuban Woman Celebrates 125th Birthday, Official Agency Says
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- February 8, 2010
- New Report Explains that Charter Schools’ Political Success is a Civil Rights Failure – growth promoting segregation!?
- The Power of the Latino Vote in America: They Tipped Elections in 2008; Where Will They Be in 2010? – 40 Competitive Races in 12 States Could Hinge on Latino Voter Turnout
- Jesus Garcia wins, Rudy Lozano Jr. close, victory for reform-minded Latino politicians – Chicago
- Immigrant Workers Help Increase Wages for All Workers – New Report from EPI
- Crist, Rubio tangle over census, legal status – Florida’s senator’s race – Rubio took a hard line this week, saying initially that only citizens should be counted. He backtracked after a sharp reaction from some of his South Florida Hispanic supporters.
- Latino groups are pressing U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan to withhold possibly millions in funding to Boston schools until the district complies with federal and state laws for programs aimed at students with limited English skills.
- How dangerous is Mexico? Despite drug war, it’s less deadly than it was a decade ago
- Climate could be right for GOP’s Sandoval to capture Hispanic vote in Nevada’s governor’s race – Republican Brian Sandoval could capture the attention of the Hispanic community, thanks in part to Democrats’ inability to hold that voting bloc on issues such as health care, but on immigration …
- Costa Rica elects 1st woman president in landslide – Laura Chinchilla
- February 5, 2010
- Black and Hispanic Infants Much More Likely to Have HIV: the rate of perinatal HIV infection – meaning transmission at the time of birth – is 4xs higher for Latino bebes
- February 4, 2010
- Vanity Fair’s March 2010 magazine cover shows the new hot Hollywood starlets but they all happen to be white – racist?
- Hispanic farmers allege discrimination by USDA – New Mexico
- Dodge City, Kansas Latino on trial for murder claims self-defense against hate crime called “Border Patrol” – (a must read, imho, amazing the stuff that still happens in our civilized country)
- February 3, 2010
- The White House’s budget request for the Department of Homeland Security for Fiscal Year 2011 contains more funds to strengthen frontier monitoring with barriers, police and weapons, while immigration reform continues to be absent from the budgetary agenda.
- LULAC partners with Voto Latino to launch youth-focused Census initiative
- Hispanic Women Bring Home the Bacon as Families Tighten Their Belts
- Is it going to take a Latino voter “revolt” to pressure pols to act?
- A federal judge has rejected a government request to dismiss a lawsuit by a U.S. citizen who was locked up for seven months at an immigration center. – Army veteran Rennison Castillo claims officials failed to act on his pleas in 2005 to check his military record and Social Security number.
- “Hunger in America” study: Unprecedented Increase in Hispanics Seeking Food Assistance
- IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES ADVISED PRIVATE DEPORTATIONS – Court Evidence Shows ICE Colluded with Company in Trafficking Guestworkers
- February 2, 2010
- Immigration Reform is Necessary for America’s Economic Recovery
- Re-learning a culture, Hollywood-style
- Melting pot giving rise to post-’Latino’ Latino politicians
- How the Democratic Party can re-energize Latino voters
- Immigration reform dies in 36 words – Albor Ruiz
- Boy Scouts launching initiative to attract Latino youngsters
- Children of Spanish-speaking moms watch less TV
- Census chief tries easing immigrant fears in Texas
- Latinos seek more support for immigration reform – Luis Gutierrez tells L.A. protesters that he needs more votes for a reform bill.
- Island residents sue U.S., saying military made them sick – Vieques, Puerto Rico
- February 1, 2010
- Who Wants to be a Maid? – Hollywood stereotypes continue
- Chances are dim, but advocates will still push for immigration reform
- Around 271,000 Mexican immigrants in the United States “entered a state of poverty in 2009”
- Tempus Fugit: The Oddity Known as “Hispanic Time”
- Cuban salsa stars Los Van Van drew hundreds of protesters and thousands of fans to their first concert in Miami since protests of a 1999 show turned violent.
- Gunmen shot and killed 14 people and wounded 14 others in an appalling attack at a birthday party in Juárez – The victims ranged in age from 13 to 42, eight of whom were students.
- The head of a Latino political group credited with helping elect dozens of Latinos to offices around Massachusetts has announced she is stepping down – Giovanna Negretti, executive director of Oiste
- Latino Leaders Grade Obama – Líderes latinos evalúan al presidente
- Hispanic media outreach for Haiti unprecedented
- Pulitzer-nominated Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez, a woman for all seasons
