News Summary – January 23rd-26th, 2009
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Federal prosecutions of immigration crimes nearly doubled in the last fiscal year, reaching more than 70,000 immigration cases in the 2008 fiscal year, according to federal data compiled by a Syracuse University research group. The emphasis, many federal judges and prosecutors say, has siphoned resources from other crimes, eroded morale among federal lawyers and overloaded the federal court system. :: from www.nytimes.com
Kidnappings in Mexico Send Shivers Across Border – A string of similar kidnappings, singling out people with children or spouses in the United States, so panicked this village in the state of Zacatecas that many people boarded up their homes and headed north, some legally and some not, seeking havens with relatives in California and other American states. :: from www.nytimes.com
Some 300 women held at immigration detention centers in Arizona face dangerous delays in health care and widespread mistreatment, according to a new study by the University of Arizona, the latest report to criticize conditions at such centers throughout the United States. :: from www.nytimes.com
Border Patrol uses tunes to warn of crossing dangers: Migracorridos catchy but tragic :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Two Chicago Latinos that Helped Obama Be President – Rev. Wilfredo De Jesús y Vincent Casillas :: from www.extranews.net
Bad economy means struggle on both sides of the border :: from www.nydailynews.com
The ancient, intricate geometric patterns stamped on the surface of a desert in Peru have long been thought of as messages to the gods, or as markers that tracked celestial objects. Now new details about these geoglyphs suggest they may have been made for “prayer walking”. The Nasca lines :: from www.newscientist.com
A federal appeals court has ordered Taco Bell to pay the creators of the fast-food chain’s popular Chihuahua sales mascot $42 million. :: from www.usatoday.com
¿Eres hispano o indígena? Estados Unidos comienza a ver distinción :: from www.univision.com
Capturan a presunto narco; confiesa haber matado a 300 – Santiago Meza López, conocido como El Pozolero del Teo, ocupa el número 20 en la lista de los más buscados por el FBI. El sicario, quien fue detenido en la carretera escénica Ensenada-Tijuana, afirma que se deshacía de los cuerpos de sus víctimas con ácido :: from www.eluniversal.com.mx
Gala latina en homenaje a Obama termina en desorden :: from www.nydailynews.com
Los niños pequeños bilingües tienen alto riesgo de tartamudear, así como también menos posibilidades de recuperarse que los tartamudos monolingües, según los resultados de un estudio. :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
Nashville voters rejected a proposal on Thursday that would have made it the largest U.S. city to require that all government business be done in English :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
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Jessica Alba: Bill O’Reilly An “A-Hole” :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Mexican town runs on ice cream – Tocumbo is the home of “Michoacan” ice cream, named after the state where the town is located. The frozen treat, known for its distinct texture and flavors, is sold in hundreds of shops bearing the Michoacan name, from Guatemala City to Portland, Ore. :: from www.usatoday.com
In 2006, when the Mexican government relaxed its rules for tequila and allowed flavorings to be added, the floodgates opened. Citrus fruits, mango, coconut, strawberry, pomegranate, chili, coffee and chocolate started showing up, often aggressively and overpoweringly. But in a new line, Tanteo, the flavors are subtler. :: from www.nytimes.com
Border agents now 52% Hispanic :: from www.mysanantonio.com
Un libro de Henry Cisneros analiza la realidad demográfica de la comunidad latina de EEUU :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
El presidente de Estados Unidos, Barack Obama, ya tiene su corrido mexicano, que a ritmo de banda reconoce los méritos del nuevo mandatario y lleva un mensaje de esperanza y de cambio a todos los inmigrantes hispanos en el país, aseguró hoy su autor, Juan Carlos Sánchez :: from www.elfinanciero.com.mx
100 Hispanic Influentials: Los Angeles Focus, Part 1 :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Wal-Mart’s Entry Into Chile Market Threatens Cuban Rum :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Alberto Gonzales: I Don’t Think Obama AG Will Prosecute Me :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Puerto Rico’s Senate declined Thursday to consider a proposed merger with the lower house, effectively killing a cost-saving measure that would have eliminated some jobs for lawmakers in the U.S. territory. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Casa y Hogar Halts Publication to Search for New Financing – Sole Spanish-Language Shelter Mag Will Continue Online Presence While Restructuring Business Model :: from adage.com
Explosion of T.V. in English for Latinos :: from www.nydailynews.com
Brazilian model who lost hands and feet dies – 20-year-old beauty queen Mariana Bridi :: from usatoday.com
Five of former Gov. Anibal Acevedo Vila’s co-defendants were pleading guilty Friday in a federal corruption case, leaving him increasingly isolated ahead of the trial for alleged campaign finance violations – Puerto Rico :: from www.nydailynews.com
Ingrid Hoffman presenta libro de recetas ‘Delicioso’ :: from www.nydailynews.com
Estudiantes de origen mexicano en Nueva York reciben atención insuficiente :: from www.nydailynews.com
More than 1,200 advocacy groups – includng the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials (GALEO) – have delivered a letter to the Obama Administration outlining priorities for immigration reform from the pro- immigrant, pro-immigration perspective. :: from www.accessnorthga.com
Did the New Yorker rip off a drawing done last year by Lalo Alcaraz, iconic Chicano cartoonist and author of the syndicated comic La Cucaracha (click through to see) :: from blogs.ocweekly.com
Mexico fires up $550 million wind farm :: from www.usatoday.com
Entertainment
Jessica Alba: Bill O’Reilly An “A-Hole” :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Os Paralamas do Sucesso continues fueling Brazilian rock movement :: from www.examiner.com
Pepe Aguilar no le tiene miedo a la crisis financiera que afecta los mercados a nivel mundial y ha decidido arrancar el 2009 con la creación de su propio sello discográfico :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
Perdona Shakira infidelidad a Antonio de la Rúa :: from www.terra.com.mx
Luis Miguel cumple 155 conciertos en el Auditorio :: from www.cronica.com.mx
Nuevo disco de Alejandro Sanz podría ver la luz en septiembre. :: from www.timesoftheinternet.com
Jennifer Peña es conocida por muchos como cantante de pop, pero más allá de presentarse en tarima esta talentosa joven también ha tomado la actuación como otra faceta en su vida. :: from www.lavibra.com
Edith Márquez, quien promociona su álbum “Pasiones de cabaret”, inició los preparativos de su siguiente placa, en la que incluirá temas de Gloria Trevi y Natalia, vocalista de La Quinta Estación. :: from www.rumbodemexico.com.mx
Metaleros’ journey: Meet N.Y.’s thriving Latino metal scene :: from www.nydailynews.com
Explosion of T.V. in English for Latinos :: from www.nydailynews.com
Bajo su propio sello discográfico, Wisin & Yandel apadrina nuevos talentos que participan en el álbum La mente maestra que co-produjeron con DJ Nesty, responsables de éxitos como Pegao, Sexy Movimiento y Yo Te Quiero, nueva producción del dúo de reggaeton. :: from www.esmas.com
Brazilian model who lost hands and feet dies – 20-year-old beauty queen Mariana Bridi :: from usatoday.com
Penélope Cruz has been nominated again for an Oscar — this time for best supporting actress for her work in the acclaimed Woody Allen film “Vicky Cristina Barcelona.” :: from www.nydailynews.com
Photos of Latinos at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival :: from www.nydailynews.com
Lupillo Rivera le invita a escribir una canción para su nuevo disco :: from www.nydailynews.com
A Brazilian model whose feet and hands were amputated because of an infection is clinging to life at an intensive care unit in southeastern Brazil. Mariana Bridi :: from www.miamiherald.com
Jean refreshes the Latin market with his alt-pop :: from en.terra.com
iTunes Latino offers best-of digital collection of current radio-friendly hits :: from www.examiner.com
Additional
Pablo Milanés: ‘No confío ya en ningún dirigente cubano que tenga más de 75 años’ :: from www.cubaencuentro.com
Shakira elige entre 63 temas los que conformarán su próximo CD :: from www.terra.com.ve
La actriz estadunidense de origen cubano Eva Mendes, quien interpretó a una mujer sexy con carácter fuerte en la película “El espíritu”, fue elegida la mujer más deseable del mundo, por usuarios de un portal de Internet :: from www.cronica.com.mx
“Sin ti, sin mí”: Lo nuevo de Ricardo Arjona El cantautor guatemalteco estrena el segundo corte de “5º. Piso”, su más reciente álbum :: from www.10musica.com
Edith Márquez hace su “luchita” en estudios :: from www.elsiglodedurango.com.mx
José Luis Perales: “He abusado hasta la saciedad de las gaviotas” – El cantante, que dedica el tiempo libre a moldear barro, regresa con su primer disco en directo, un doble CD y DVD. :: from www.elperiodico.com
Este viernes se dio a conocer el videoclip del nuevo sencillo de Tiziano Ferro extraído de su más reciente disco Alla Mia Etá (A mi edad en su versión en español) es Il regalo più grande (El regalo más grande). :: from www.esmas.com
A unas horas de su debut en el Coliseo de Puerto Rico, Tommy Torres asegura sentirse muy completo tanto en el aspecto profesional como en el personal, gracias al éxito de su más reciente disco Tarde o temprano, y de su reciente matrimonio. :: from www.esmas.com
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Televisa Gets $600 Million in Univision Settlement; Case Rattled Hispanic TV Market :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Pizza Patron, a North Texas operator of Latino-Hispano-style pizza restaurants, has announced plans to double the number of restaurants it operates in the United States by 2011. :: from www.bizjournals.com
Wal-Mart’s Entry Into Chile Market Threatens Cuban Rum :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Casa y Hogar Halts Publication to Search for New Financing – Sole Spanish-Language Shelter Mag Will Continue Online Presence While Restructuring Business Model :: from adage.com
A federal appeals court has ordered Taco Bell to pay the creators of the fast-food chain’s popular Chihuahua sales mascot $42 million. :: from www.usatoday.com
New newspaper accents Hispanic culture – Aviva publishers hope to showcase all things Latino while appealing to all in Austin :: from www.statesman.com
Univision, Grupo Televisa to Settle Lawsuit – The settlement does not include U.S. Internet rights :: from www.mediaweek.com
Mightier than any broadcast of NFL playoffs, more powerful than any situation comedy, stronger than the nightly news, American Idol’s Season Eight has started and immediately claimed the top ratings among all English-language shows watched by U.S. Hispanic viewers. :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
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Counteracting Compromised Computers: a Conversation With Panda Security’s Juan Santana :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Mexican town runs on ice cream – Tocumbo is the home of “Michoacan” ice cream, named after the state where the town is located. The frozen treat, known for its distinct texture and flavors, is sold in hundreds of shops bearing the Michoacan name, from Guatemala City to Portland, Ore. :: from www.usatoday.com
El déficit comercial de Costa Rica aumentó en 2.182 millones de dólares en los últimos 12 meses, reportó el miércoles el Banco Central. :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
Terra Launches Atom Project in U.S. and Latin America
Multan a Bimbo por publicidad engañosa en Perú :: from eleconomista.com.mx
First Bank is expanding its services to the Latino community by offering two Spanish-language locations in Asheboro beginning Jan. 5. – North Carolina :: from www.the-dispatch.com
Cable advertisers organization publishes Hispanic market how to book – Hispanic Marketers’ Guide to Cable 2008 Edition Hispanic Cable Facts and Cultural Cues :: from www.hispanicmpr.com
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AAFES Recognized by LATINA Style Magazine as Diversity Leader
Max E. Borges, the creator and icon of Cuba’s most famous mid-20th century nightclub, the Tropicana, died at his home in Falls Church, Va. He was 90. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Moles la Tía in East Los Angeles is all about authenticity :: from www.latimes.com
Missouri immigration restrictions take effect in 2009 :: from www.columbiamissourian.com
Democrat Joe Baca is heading into his sixth congressional term with high hopes following his party’s Election Day sweep. Baca, D-Rialto, said he plans to introduce more than 20 bills and resolutions, including initiatives to fight gangs, cut down on home foreclosures and ensure access to food stamps for the poor. :: from www.pe.com
Colombian and Dominican drug organizations have been detected in El Paso, in addition to the Mexican drug cartels, according to the National Drug Intelligence Center’s report titled “National Drug Threat Assessment 2009.” :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce accepting award nominations through Jan. 31 :: from www.bizjournals.com
Radio and TV Martí chief to stay in post, for now – The federal agency in charge of Radio and TV Martí has asked the head of the Miami-based stations to stay in his post, though it is unclear for how long. :: from www.miamiherald.com
The history of U.S.-Cuba secret talks – Secret Kissinger era reports on ending “perpetual antagonism” with Cuba may hold lessons for Obama Administration :: from www.miamiherald.com
Zumba, with its Latin flavor, adds spice to group exercise class :: from www.ajc.com
The confirmation of Rep. Hilda Solis, D-El Monte, as President Barack Obama’s Labor secretary has been delayed because of Republican objections. :: from www.pasadenastarnews.com
Opponents of the Border Fence Look to Obama :: from thehispanicinstitute.net
Fidel Castro broke his five-week silence Thursday, publishing his first newspaper column since the start of widespread speculation that he was gravely ill. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Madrid Fusion: The Power of Scent :: from www.gourmet.com
Group promotes University of the Pacific to Latinos :: from
Affordable Caribbean: Puerto Rico :: from travel.nytimes.com
Affordable Caribbean: Dominican Republic :: from travel.nytimes.com
Fidel Castro’s reemergence stirs little emotion among Cubans in Miami. :: from www.miamiherald.com
For tens of thousands of U.S. Marines in Southern California, new orders from the brass amount to: Baghdad si, Tijuana no. :: from usatoday.com
Interior Secretary Salazar Uses the “S” Word On Second Day at the Office – ‘Science’ :: from www.nationalparkstraveler.com
Noticias en Español
Bautizan como “Barack Obama” a bebé colombiano :: from www.miamiherald.com
El déficit comercial de Costa Rica aumentó en 2.182 millones de dólares en los últimos 12 meses, reportó el miércoles el Banco Central. :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
El presidente de Estados Unidos, Barack Obama, ya tiene su corrido mexicano, que a ritmo de banda reconoce los méritos del nuevo mandatario y lleva un mensaje de esperanza y de cambio a todos los inmigrantes hispanos en el país, aseguró hoy su autor, Juan Carlos Sánchez :: from www.elfinanciero.com.mx
Una veintena de incendios forestales afectan a ciudades del sur chileno y han consumido más de 10.000 hectáreas de bosques y matorrales, informó el miércoles la Corporación Nacional Forestal (Conaf). :: from www.miamiherald.com
Multan a Bimbo por publicidad engañosa en Perú :: from eleconomista.com.mx
Suman 88 ejecutados en Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua :: from www.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx
El jefe de Radio y TV Martí permanecerá en su puesto – al menos temporalmente- pese al cambio de gobierno en Washington, que se suponía implicara su renuncia debido a que su nombramiento es político. – Pedro Roig :: from www.miamiherald.com
¿Eres hispano o indígena? Estados Unidos comienza a ver distinción :: from www.univision.com
Capturan a presunto narco; confiesa haber matado a 300 – Santiago Meza López, conocido como El Pozolero del Teo, ocupa el número 20 en la lista de los más buscados por el FBI. El sicario, quien fue detenido en la carretera escénica Ensenada-Tijuana, afirma que se deshacía de los cuerpos de sus víctimas con ácido :: from www.eluniversal.com.mx
Gala latina en homenaje a Obama termina en desorden :: from www.nydailynews.com
Ingrid Hoffman presenta libro de recetas ‘Delicioso’ :: from www.nydailynews.com
Estudiantes de origen mexicano en Nueva York reciben atención insuficiente :: from www.nydailynews.com
Los niños pequeños bilingües tienen alto riesgo de tartamudear, así como también menos posibilidades de recuperarse que los tartamudos monolingües, según los resultados de un estudio. :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
Puertorriqueños se despiden de ‘Cheguí’ Torres :: from www.nydailynews.com
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Posted on: January 26th, 2009Bautizan como “Barack Obama” a bebé colombiano :: from www.miamiherald.com
A Traveler’s Dream – Merida, Mexico :: from www.bootsnall.com
Mexican town runs on ice cream – Tocumbo is the home of “Michoacan” ice cream, named after the state where the town is located. The frozen treat, known for its distinct texture and flavors, is sold in hundreds of shops bearing the Michoacan name, from Guatemala City to Portland, Ore. :: from www.usatoday.com
El déficit comercial de Costa Rica aumentó en 2.182 millones de dólares en los últimos 12 meses, reportó el miércoles el Banco Central. :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
The Great Mexican Gum Gambit: Mexico City Cleans Up :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Una veintena de incendios forestales afectan a ciudades del sur chileno y han consumido más de 10.000 hectáreas de bosques y matorrales, informó el miércoles la Corporación Nacional Forestal (Conaf). :: from www.miamiherald.com
Multan a Bimbo por publicidad engañosa en Perú :: from eleconomista.com.mx
Wal-Mart’s Entry Into Chile Market Threatens Cuban Rum :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Bites – Pulquerias in Mexico City :: from travel.nytimes.com
Second Mexican city invites all to come kiss :: from www.miamiherald.com
The ancient, intricate geometric patterns stamped on the surface of a desert in Peru have long been thought of as messages to the gods, or as markers that tracked celestial objects. Now new details about these geoglyphs suggest they may have been made for “prayer walking”. The Nasca lines :: from www.newscientist.com
Key elements of proposed new Bolivian constitution :: from breakingnews.nydailynews.com
Capturan a presunto narco; confiesa haber matado a 300 – Santiago Meza López, conocido como El Pozolero del Teo, ocupa el número 20 en la lista de los más buscados por el FBI. El sicario, quien fue detenido en la carretera escénica Ensenada-Tijuana, afirma que se deshacía de los cuerpos de sus víctimas con ácido :: from www.eluniversal.com.mx
Venezuelans protest Chavez’s bid to end term limits :: from blogs.usatoday.com
The price of paradise in Costa Rica – Tamarindo, on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast, struggles to balance mass tourism with its fragile environment. :: from www.startribune.com
Fidel Castro: I Probably Won’t Be Around In 4 Years :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
A Night at the Del Ray – Costa Rica’s Most Famous Brothel/Hotel/Casino :: from www.bootsnall.com
Mexico fires up $550 million wind farm :: from www.usatoday.com
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