News Summaries for January 28th, 2009 From: hispanictips.com
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Latino, black homeownership rates falling :: from www.sfgate.com
A Great Lack of Latinos at the Academy Awards :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
The national recession obliterating jobs in Oregon nurseries, construction sites and manufacturing facilities is hitting Latinos harder than any other group, primarily because they face distinct challenges that most people in the U.S. don’t. :: from www.oregonlive.com
The International Labor Organization says as many as 2.4 million Latin Americans could lose their jobs this year due to the global economic crisis. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Thieves are increasingly targeting Hispanic illegal immigrants who are reluctant to report robberies to the police for fear of deportation, US activists and law enforcement agencies say. :: from news.yahoo.com
U.S.-Mexico border fence almost complete – just 69 miles to go :: from www.nydailynews.com
Henry Cisneros: First Hispanic U.S. President ‘Has Already Been Born’ :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Gregory Nava’s film ‘El Norte’ marks 25th anniversary – The movie, about two young Guatemalan immigrants’ struggle to reach the U.S., gets a special-edition DVD release from Criterion. :: from www.calendarlive.com
Yearly Mexican Remittances Drop Significantly :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
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The Challenges of Current Indigenous Migration :: from americas.irc-online.org
The growing number of indigenous people — especially as farm workers — has caught the attention of the federal government, which has made changes to the National Agricultural Workers Survey to get a better picture of the indigenous population here. :: from www.nydailynews.com
Immigration raid spotlights rift of have-nots – nearly 600 Hispanics were arrested in this big ICE raid in Mississippi during the summer of 2008 :: from www.nydailynews.com
The Federal Communications Commission has launched an investigation into payola allegations at some of the Rio Grande Valley’s most popular Spanish-language radio stations. :: from www.valleymorningstar.com
Immigration Judge Michael Straus recently issued a split decision in court challenges brought by 17 immigrants who charged that their arrests last year by federal agents were unconstitutional. Straus, in an oral ruling, found that six of the 17 immigrants have made a prima facie case that constitutional violations took place – Connecticut :: from www.nhregister.com
The Danger Across the Border – Mexico is no failed state, but on several fronts the government may be losing ground rather than gaining. :: from www.newsweek.com
Filtraron el adiós de RBD – Circula en la red nuevo tema del grupo – Para Olvidarte De Mí :: from www.univision.com
5 questions for John Quinones about his new book “Heroes Among Us: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Choices” :: from www.usatoday.com
The Center for Immigration Studies Ignores the Facts: Immigration Important Concern for Latino Voters :: from immigrationimpact.com
he difference between a stupid and a bad racist – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) documented the fact that 60 percent of Latinos who died in Colorado traffic accidents last year weren’t wearing their seat belts. Seeing that it’s a sizeable number, CDOT authorized a public service announcement (PSA) be made in Spanish to get people to buckle up. :: from www.latinalista.net
Ground-breaking Study on Hate Speech to be Revealed
NAHJ President: Membership Is up, but Number of Hispanics in Newsrooms Is Down – Ricardo Pimentel :: from www.poynter.org
Hispanic students account for the largest jump in enrollment in Oklahoma schools this year. The number of Hispanic students statewide increased 3,461 over the 2007-08 school year and now account for 67,652 of the 644,777 students enrolled overall. :: from newsok.com
Interview With Children’s Book Author Monica Brown – new book Pele King of Soccer :: from labloga.blogspot.com
Hispanics expected to become Minnesota’s largest minority group in 10 years :: from www.startribune.com
A heartfelt production from brothers Benjamin and Peter Bratt about the San Francisco neighborhood where they grew up, “La Mission” is an honest attempt to portray the destructiveness of violence in the Latino community. :: from news.yahoo.com
GOP Hispanic Outreach Team Locked in Closet During SCHIP Debate? :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Spread of Malaria Feared as Drug Loses Potency :: from www.nytimes.com
Some experts worry that a new generation of Latin American strongmen, or caudillos, is taking hold. They are generally civilians instead of soldiers, and they take office via elections instead of coups, but once in power they use every means available to extend their terms in office — by years or even decades. :: from www.usatoday.com
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4ever inks record deal with FLO-Machete Music, set to conquer urban bachata circuit :: from www.examiner.com
Gilberto Santa Rosa y Víctor Manuelle se unen en gira :: from www.nydailynews.com
Juanes to perform at halftime of the 2009 NBA All-Star Game Halftime Show on Sunday, Feb. 15, at US Airways Center in Phoenix :: from www.nba.com
Aventura eleva bachata a tope de Billboard :: from www.nydailynews.com
A Great Lack of Latinos at the Academy Awards :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Hijos de Rocío Dúrcal demandaron a su padre por la herencia de la cantante :: from www.univision.com
¡Belinda reapareció! Encabezó un acto de beneficencia :: from www.univision.com
Filtraron el adiós de RBD – Circula en la red nuevo tema del grupo – Para Olvidarte De Mí :: from www.univision.com
Cristian concretó su divorcio – Llegó a un acuerdo con Valeria Liberman :: from www.univision.com
Unos 13 millones de pesos (un millón de dólares) deberá pagar el cantante Luis Miguel al músico Arturo Pérez Figueroa, por despido injustificado y sólo espera la ejecución proveniente de la Secretaria del Trabajo :: from elextranewspaper.com
After announcing plans to take the show off-air in March, officials at ABC have denied that the hit series “Ugly Betty” will be canceled. :: from www.sfgate.com
Francia Raisa, mean girl of ‘The Secret Life of the American Teenager’ :: from www.nydailynews.com
Maribel Guardia será la nueva ‘Aventurera’ :: from www.nydailynews.com
Gloria Estefan será honrada como Icono de BMI en la 16a entrega de premios a la música latina de la organización, se anunció el martes. :: from www.nydailynews.com
A heartfelt production from brothers Benjamin and Peter Bratt about the San Francisco neighborhood where they grew up, “La Mission” is an honest attempt to portray the destructiveness of violence in the Latino community. :: from news.yahoo.com
Gregory Nava’s film ‘El Norte’ marks 25th anniversary – The movie, about two young Guatemalan immigrants’ struggle to reach the U.S., gets a special-edition DVD release from Criterion. :: from www.calendarlive.com
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Maryland Band Earns Grammy Nomination for Best Latin Jazz Album
Exclusive Entrevista: Fanny Lu :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com
José José: ”Mi crédito se arruinó” – El cantante busca salir de sus deudas :: from www.yucatan.com.mx
Gregory Nava: ‘El norte’ sigue siendo relevante 25 años después :: from www.nydailynews.com
Daddy va del barrio a Europa – Daddy Yankee llega a la Madre Patria :: from www.univision.com
El 2009 marcará la celebración de los primeros 20 años de carrera de Alejandra Guzmán y, para festejarlo, la diva ya está preparando un nuevo disco, aunque los duetos con Gloria Trevi y Belinda tendrán que esperar. :: from www.esmas.com
Beto Cuevas se prepara para salir nuevamente en un ruedo musical con el que espera disfrutar de un largo verano al tiempo que aplica su filosofía de vida de viajar siempre ligero. :: from www.aldiatx.com
Gustavo Cerati desmiente haber sido intervenido quirúrgicamente :: from www.primiciasya.com
Lupita D’Alessio, más sana que nunca :: from www2.esmas.com
Se retrata José José en sus canciones – “El Príncipe de la canción” prepara un disco y un concierto :: from www.eluniversal.com.mx
El galardonado cantautor español Alex Ubago, quien ha estado nominado a los Grammy Latino y Billboard, festejará este jueves por partida doble, pues cumple 28 años y recientemente lanzó su sencillo “Me arrepiento”, que se desprende de su nuevo álbum “Calle ilusión”, que saldrá a la venta en marzo. :: from sdpnoticias.com
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Miami-based doll has Hispanic look and immigrant story – Maru and Friends Dolls :: from www.miamiherald.com
Mobile Marketers Target Receptive Hispanic Audience – Continental Airlines, General Mills, Sears Work to Launch Latino-Centric Cellphone Campaigns :: from adage.com
Latino, black homeownership rates falling :: from www.sfgate.com
The Federal Communications Commission has launched an investigation into payola allegations at some of the Rio Grande Valley’s most popular Spanish-language radio stations. :: from www.valleymorningstar.com
The national recession obliterating jobs in Oregon nurseries, construction sites and manufacturing facilities is hitting Latinos harder than any other group, primarily because they face distinct challenges that most people in the U.S. don’t. :: from www.oregonlive.com
Univision Sets ‘Webnovela’ – Looking Beyond Televisa, Network Partners With Endemol :: from www.multichannel.com
The president of a New Bedford leather-goods factory that was raided in 2007 by immigration agents was sentenced Tuesday to 12 months in federal prison for harboring and concealing illegal immigrants. :: from www.boston.com
NAHJ President: Membership Is up, but Number of Hispanics in Newsrooms Is Down – Ricardo Pimentel :: from www.poynter.org
The International Labor Organization says as many as 2.4 million Latin Americans could lose their jobs this year due to the global economic crisis. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Television growth fueled increasingly by Latinos :: from www.hispanicmpr.com
Career Path: How I Became an Ethnocentric Digital Marketer – Alicia Morga :: from www.fastcompany.com
Yearly Mexican Remittances Drop Significantly :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
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NAFTA’s Dangerous Security Agenda :: from americas.irc-online.org
el Jimador Tequila Unveils the Spirit of Real Tequila
Más New Mexico launched for Latino readers :: from www.bizjournals.com
Colombia, Venezuela form $200M fund to boost trade :: from www.miamiherald.com
National Association of Hispanic Publications Welcomes El Nuevo Constructor as Newest Member
Cuba Travel Services, Inc. to Launch Hialeah Office
New Report Suggests Some of Mexico’s Employee Leasing Companies May Be at Risk
AeroMexico to Expand Las Vegas Service on January 29 with Twice Weekly Flights to Mexico City :: from www.centredaily.com
Ken Salazar Likely To Kill Bush Offshore Drilling Plan, Slow Drilling In Rockies :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores said Tuesday that it is launching a tender offer for the 1.7% stake in Chilean supermarket chain D&S that is still in the hands of the public. :: from www.usatoday.com
Crown Imports Names Former Coors Exec – Top Marketer Jim Sabia Will Be Charged With Turning Around Corona Brand :: from adage.com
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Antonio Pagán, advocate for gays & Latinos, dies :: from www.nydailynews.com
Mexico to tour U.S. in exhibition matches :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
Latino Barbers Want State to Offer Spanish Licensing Exam – Connecticut :: from www.cpbn.org
Northrop Grumman executive Christopher M. Hernandez has been elected chairman of the board of directors for the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation. Hernandez, who has been a board member since 2001, began his two-year term as chairman on Jan. 22. :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Cuidad Juárez violence: Effects being noted in El Paso :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Dwellings or deathtraps? Sinking economy may be behind rise in illegal housing conversions :: from www.nydailynews.com
Education executive and preschool advocate Celia Ayala has been appointed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to the California Early Learning Quality Improvement System Advisory Committee. :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic will begin their first season together with a free concert at the Hollywood Bowl to introduce classical music’s current it-boy to the city. :: from www.google.com
Notre Dame teacher incorporates Zumba classes into PE program – Elementary School in Texas :: from www.timesrecordnews.com
The controversial U.S.-Mexico border fence could be finished in the El Paso region in about two weeks as construction nears its national goal, officials said. :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Cleveland Officers Reach Out To Hispanic Community, Search For Killer Continues :: from wdef.com
Puerto Rico is joining a growing list of U.S. places refusing to take in any detainees from the Guantánamo Bay prison camps. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Hispanic Classical Music Wonders to Fire Up Audiences at Top International Music Festival
Taking Back The Streets: ICE And Local Law Enforcement Target Immigrant Gangs :: from www.ilw.com
As we Cubans rejoice, let’s lead our own change :: from www.miamiherald.com
The Association of Mexicans in North Carolina (AMEXCAN), which is based in Greenville, and the U.S.-Mexico Border Health Association based in El Paso, Texas, will hold ENLACES: Fostering Effective Latino Participation in HIV Prevention Community Planning Feb. 6-8 :: from www.wilsontimes.com
King and Queen of Spain to Visit Pensacola for Its 450th Anniversary
Ken Salazar Likely To Kill Bush Offshore Drilling Plan, Slow Drilling In Rockies :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
In Joe Torre’s Book, Alex Rodriguez Comments Stand Out :: from www.nytimes.com
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Niño torero mexicano desea matar más de 6 becerros en corrida :: from www.miamiherald.com
El Consulado español en Cuba recibe 20,000 peticiones de nacionalidad :: from www.miamiherald.com
Entrevista con Paco Ignacio Taibo II – es uno de los escritores mexicanos imprescindibles por su manera de conducir la tradición de la novela negra y el recuento de los procesos históricos del país. En esta entrevista, da cuenta de ambas pasiones :: from www.eluniversal.com.mx
Joe Sánchez anuncia candidatura para Alcaldía de Miami :: from www.diariolasamericas.com
El Senado de Puerto Rico ordenó el miércoles investigar al aspirante a dirigir la Oficina del Comisionado de Seguros, Ramón Cruz, por haber sido multado por la dependencia que quedaría bajo su cargo cuando trabajaba para una aseguradora privada. :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
The social-networking site Facebook removed a group on Tuesday whose title advocated raising money so a gunman could be hired to “liquidate” Bolivia’s leftist president, Evo Morales. :: from www.miamiherald.com
La brasileña Vivian Noronha fue coronada el martes reina Hispanoamericana en sustitución de la mexicana Laura Zúñiga, despojada de la corona tras ser detenida con miembros de una supuesta banda de narcotraficantes en su país. :: from www.miamiherald.com
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Posted on: January 28th, 2009The late Roberto Bolaño of Chile is among the finalists announced Saturday for the National Book Critics Circle prizes. :: from www.nydailynews.com
Argentina’s president declared an agricultural emergency Monday in the nation’s breadbasket provinces, responding to a key demand by powerful farm organizations amid the worst drought in decades. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Mexican chefs make world’s biggest cheesecake :: from www.miamiherald.com
Colombia, Venezuela form $200M fund to boost trade :: from www.miamiherald.com
El Consulado español en Cuba recibe 20,000 peticiones de nacionalidad :: from www.miamiherald.com
The Danger Across the Border – Mexico is no failed state, but on several fronts the government may be losing ground rather than gaining. :: from www.newsweek.com
The social-networking site Facebook removed a group on Tuesday whose title advocated raising money so a gunman could be hired to “liquidate” Bolivia’s leftist president, Evo Morales. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Venezuela is not yet ready to let the U.S. ambassador return to Caracas despite the change of administration in Washington, Foreign Minister Nicolas Maduro said Tuesday. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Criminal taxi drivers make Lima, Peru more dangerous :: from www.livinginperu.com
Cuban leader Raul Castro arrived in Russia on Wednesday for a visit intended to boost ties between the former Cold War allies. :: from www.miamiherald.com
The International Labor Organization says as many as 2.4 million Latin Americans could lose their jobs this year due to the global economic crisis. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Yearly Mexican Remittances Drop Significantly :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores said Tuesday that it is launching a tender offer for the 1.7% stake in Chilean supermarket chain D&S that is still in the hands of the public. :: from www.usatoday.com
Some experts worry that a new generation of Latin American strongmen, or caudillos, is taking hold. They are generally civilians instead of soldiers, and they take office via elections instead of coups, but once in power they use every means available to extend their terms in office — by years or even decades. :: from www.usatoday.com
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