News Summary for December 19th-22nd, 2008
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There’s no stopping the shopping for Valley Latinos – Valley’s Latino consumers appear to buck national economic slowdown – Yakima, Washington :: from www.yakima-herald.com
A World Enslaved – There are now more slaves on the planet than at any time in human history. True abolition will elude us until we admit the massive scope of the problem, attack it in all its forms, and empower slaves to help free themselves. :: from www.foreignpolicy.com
Database of Cuban exiles rekindles memories – A Miami Herald database of Cuban exiles arriving on the Freedom Flights has attracted thousands of visitors and struck a chord with exiles. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Drug war, killings spread fear in Mexico :: from www.usatoday.com
A yearlong epidemic of violence, the bulk blamed on drug-related viciousness, also killed the laughter and the music, decapitated a way of life, and shoved families and individuals on both sides of the Rio Grande into a perpetual state of sadness. The once-vibrant downtown nightclub and tourist district — the cultural corazón of Juárez — usually jammed with people this time of year, is now hauntingly silent. :: from www.elpasotimes.com
A judge has sentenced Jamie Underwood to 120 years in prison without the possibility of parole in the slayings of six Mexican immigrants in the Tifton area three years ago – Georgia :: from www.ledger-enquirer.com
Three Hispanics among hopefuls for Ken Salazar’s Senate post in Colorado – Henry Solano, John Salazar & Federico Peña :: from www.rockymountainnews.com
U.S. District Judge William Wayne Justice has ordered Texas to take immediate steps to improve bilingual education programs — even as state officials fight to postpone what they call costly measures. :: from www.mysanantonio.com
Mexico’s Drug Wars Have Killed 7,000 In 2 Years :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Miami Cuban American Frank Jimenez nominated for Florida Supreme Court :: from www.miamiherald.com
Rep. Hilda L. Solis (D-El Monte), a Congressional Hispanic Caucus leader considered to be one of the most reliably pro-union voices in the House, is President-elect Barack Obama’s choice to head the Labor Department, a Democratic official said Thursday. :: from www.latimes.com
Sources Say Fernando Del Rincon Fired From Univision :: from en.terra.com
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Crunching on Grasshopper Tacos – This Mexican delicacy is meaty, crunchy, and strangely addictive. Just close your eyes, and the filling isn’t so different from pork carnitas. :: from www.gourmet.com
The Latino Education Crisis: The Consequences of Failed Social Policies, just published by Harvard University Press, is a scholarly attempt to focus on one fast-growing ethnic group. The authors are Patricia Gándara, professor of education at the University of California at Los Angeles, and Frances Contreras, professor of education at the University of Washington. The book primarily deals with elementary and secondary education, but a major chapter focuses on higher education. :: from www.insidehighered.com
Founders of latinoteca.com wanted to create a site where teachers, students and others interested in Latino culture could find what they needed. :: from www.mysanantonio.com
Department of Homeland Security ads on NPR raise ire – NPR’s Ombudsman Alicia Shepard said she received more than 60 letters in response to the spots – a considerable sum on a single topic – primarily in protest :: from www.valleymorningstar.com
Web offers murky messages on Cuidad Juárez violence :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Hundreds of Brazil’s eco-warriors at risk of assassination :: from www.guardian.co.uk
Once Hilda Solis Goes to Washington, Who Will Take Her Seat? – Possible replacements for Solis include: Gloria Romero, Gil Cedillo, Ed Hernandez, Charles Calderon, or Ron Calderon…to name a few :: from laist.com
In Madrid, Banking on the Art Scene :: from travel.nytimes.com
Juárez violence is boon to non-cartel criminals – Lawlessness affects businesses, taxpayers :: from www.elpasotimes.com
In defiance: Cuba’s women prisoners – While Cuban male political prisoners have long captured the media limelight, the women have mostly kept their memories private. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Una cuarta parte de las y los jornaleros migrantes mexicanos son niñas y niños menores de catorce años. Así lo informaron las organizaciones Ririki Intervención Social e Infancia en Movimiento, en boletín de prensa, en el marco del Día Internacional del Migrante, a conmemorarse este próximo jueves 18 de diciembre. :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Mexico City: chic destination for pocos pesos – Move over greasy tacos and tacky trinkets: Mexico City is home to a vast network of chic museums, top-notch restaurants and trendy night clubs. There’s even an Icebar. :: from www.nydailynews.com
The Gringo’s, er, Dummy’s Guide to zarzuela :: from southfloridaclassicalreview.com
El cantante mexicano Luis Miguel es padre por segunda vez, un varón – had his second child in California, a boy :: from www.google.com
Nearly 2 million hits on a Web site that allows anyone anywhere to become a virtual border deputy resulted in one drug bust and reports of about a half-dozen illegal border crossings in the last month, officials said Tuesday. :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Cuban President Raúl Castro has offered to exchange political dissidents in his country for five Cubans jailed in the United States on espionage convictions. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Hispanic retired ICE agent is candidate for Assistant Secretary, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement – a sub-cabinet presidential appointment that requires U.S. Senate confirmation – Miguel Angel Contreras :: from narcosphere.narconews.com
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Rosario Dawson, up close and personal – (in the moive “Seven Pounds”) :: from www.miamiherald.com
Comparecerá Fernando del Rincón ante un tribunal de Dominicana :: from www.cronica.com.mx
Despide Univisión a Fernando del Rincón – Explica People en Español que el despido del conductor llega días después de que su ex esposa denunciara violencia doméstica :: from www.eluniversal.com.mx
El cantante mexicano Luis Miguel es padre por segunda vez, un varón – had his second child in California, a boy :: from www.google.com
Sources Say Fernando Del Rincon Fired From Univision :: from en.terra.com
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Jessica Alba, Cash Warren Celebrate Commitment at Weekend Reception :: from www.usmagazine.com
The Gringo’s, er, Dummy’s Guide to zarzuela :: from southfloridaclassicalreview.com
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T-Mobile Pursues Hispanic Entrepreneurs . . . and Consumers :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Rep. Hilda L. Solis (D-El Monte), a Congressional Hispanic Caucus leader considered to be one of the most reliably pro-union voices in the House, is President-elect Barack Obama’s choice to head the Labor Department, a Democratic official said Thursday. :: from www.latimes.com
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A relatively new cash-sending service aimed at the growing Hispanic population is being introduced in the East Valley through kiosks at Circle K and ExxonMobil stores. Called “Cajero (Cashier) Nexxo,” the service is being offered by San Bruno, Calif.-based Nexxo Financial Corp. and TIO Networks Corp., a bill payment processor. – Phoenix :: from www.eastvalleytribune.com
Nokia expands in Latin America :: from www.miamiherald.com
Recesión afecta a los trabajadores hispanos :: from www.nydailynews.com
The Idaho Small Business Development Center at Boise State University is expanding its programs to include a new business consultant position focused on supporting and training Hispanic businesses. :: from www.idahobusiness.net
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Kansas legislators who want to crack down on illegal immigration are changing their strategy for getting something passed. – to deal with illegal immigration through smaller bills next year :: from biz.yahoo.com
Hispanic professionals inspired to organize in Farmers Branch :: from www.star-telegram.com
The king of the oldies – Mike Guerrero spins the hits, El Paso- style :: from
A top Hispanic advocate who runs the White-Plains based Westchester Hispanic Coalition is facing a misdemeanor driving while intoxicated charge, police said yesterday. Graciela Heymann, 49, the executive director of the Westchester Hispanic Coalition :: from www.lohud.com
Elián González could come up in Obama Cabinet hearings Barack Obama’s pick for attorney general, Eric Holder, might face questions about Elián González. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Texas gains 3,100 new border agents, Arizona fewer :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Pedro Garcia elected Miami-Dade property appraiser – A county magistrate defeated well-known politician Gwen Margolis in a runoff to become Miami-Dade County’s first elected property appraiser. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Francisco Cigarroa named sole finalist for University of Texas chancellor :: from www.statesman.com
Obama Said To Pick Hilda Solis For Labor Secretary :: from www.npr.org
University of Central Florida dean aids effort to establish Hispanic museum – Jose B. Fernandez :: from www.orlandosentinel.com
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Una cuarta parte de las y los jornaleros migrantes mexicanos son niñas y niños menores de catorce años. Así lo informaron las organizaciones Ririki Intervención Social e Infancia en Movimiento, en boletín de prensa, en el marco del Día Internacional del Migrante, a conmemorarse este próximo jueves 18 de diciembre. :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Recesión afecta a los trabajadores hispanos :: from www.nydailynews.com
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Posted on: December 22nd, 2008Argentina’s breadbasket battered :: from www.miamiherald.com
Nokia expands in Latin America :: from www.miamiherald.com
Web offers murky messages on Cuidad Juárez violence :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Drug war, killings spread fear in Mexico :: from www.usatoday.com
Hundreds of Brazil’s eco-warriors at risk of assassination :: from www.guardian.co.uk
In Madrid, Banking on the Art Scene :: from travel.nytimes.com
Authorities found the decapitated bodies of nine men in the southern state of Guerrero on Sunday, and some of the victims have been identified as soldiers. State Public Safety Secretary Juan Salinas Altes said the bodies were found on a major boulevard in the state capital, Chilpancingo :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Juárez violence is boon to non-cartel criminals – Lawlessness affects businesses, taxpayers :: from www.elpasotimes.com
A yearlong epidemic of violence, the bulk blamed on drug-related viciousness, also killed the laughter and the music, decapitated a way of life, and shoved families and individuals on both sides of the Rio Grande into a perpetual state of sadness. The once-vibrant downtown nightclub and tourist district — the cultural corazón of Juárez — usually jammed with people this time of year, is now hauntingly silent. :: from www.elpasotimes.com
President Hugo Chavez ordered construction halted on a major shopping mall in Caracas on Sunday, saying the government will expropriate the unfinished building. :: from www.usatoday.com
Mexico extradites record 85 suspects to US in 2008 :: from seattletimes.nwsource.com
Mexico City: chic destination for pocos pesos – Move over greasy tacos and tacky trinkets: Mexico City is home to a vast network of chic museums, top-notch restaurants and trendy night clubs. There’s even an Icebar. :: from www.nydailynews.com
Mexico’s Drug Wars Have Killed 7,000 In 2 Years :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Cuban President Raúl Castro has offered to exchange political dissidents in his country for five Cubans jailed in the United States on espionage convictions. :: from www.miamiherald.com
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