Hispanic y Latino News/Info :: July 9th, 2009 (10 days worth)
Tagged: summaryHere is what I have collected over the past 10 days – vacation and projects took up a bunch of my time. Expect a lot of posting as I catch up. Remember you can always follow what I post even if I don’t send out the newsletter via Twitter, Facebook, RSS or just check in on the homepage once a day.
Essentials –»
July 9, 2009
Efforts to rivet the attention of the Hispanic community on Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor’s confirmation hearings next week could complicate Republicans’ political ambitions for next year. :: from www.usatoday.com
Understanding Honduras – What’s going on in Honduras? – (an interesting post by Daniel Hernandez) :: from danielhernandez.typepad.com
Reggaeton fever shakes up Cuba’s culture :: from www.reuters.com
Shortage of Hispanic doctors in California exacerbates health issues :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
10 Things I Hate About Television – from the Latino perspective :: from latina.com
July 8, 2009
Both sides in Honduras’ leadership crisis on Tuesday signaled willingness to forge a diplomatic solution to the deadlock over the fate of President Manuel Zelaya, who was ousted last month in a coup. Zelaya and interim Honduran leader Roberto Micheletti agreed to accept Costa Rican President Oscar Arias, a Nobel Peace laureate, as an international mediator. :: from www.usatoday.com
July 7, 2009
The return of the PRI – More than 50% of Mexico’s voters stayed away from the polls on Sunday for the mid-term congressional election & around 6% nullified their votes in protest :: from danielhernandez.typepad.com
July 6, 2009
Honduran Violence, U.S. Aid Test Obama’s Global Image :: from ofamerica.wordpress.com
Picture of our Neda: boy killed by Honduran military with bullets and M-16’s paid for by the U.S. government & censored by U.S. Media :: from ofamerica.wordpress.com
July 3, 2009
Happy Ritchie Valens Day! – the 4th of July :: from laist.com
July 2, 2009
New Latin Music Crosses Borders At Will – California is America’s main immigrant magnet. As people move to and from — and within — the state and the U.S., the music produced by this shifting population is changing. The stories of musicians living and working in Oakland and Los Angeles give a sense of how the future of Latin music might sound. :: from www.publicbroadcasting.net
July 1, 2009
Feds begin immigration crackdown at 625 companies :: from www.usatoday.com
The Arizona House has defeated a bill that would have made it the only state in the nation to criminalize the presence of illegal immigrants by expanding its trespassing law. :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
OAS: Honduras Must Restore President Manuel Zelaya In 3 Days Or Risk Suspension :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
June 30, 2009
Honduran Coup Turns Violent, Sanctions Imposed – Thousands of Hondurans are now in the streets to protest the coup d’etat in their country. :: from americas.irc-online.org
Striking a nerve on racism – The time has come to fight hate speech against Latinos as we have against blacks. :: from www.latimes.com
Bank of America is accused of exploiting Latino immigrant customers – Ex-employees, backed by SEIU, say working-class and immigrant clients are urged to sign up for multiple services that carry high interest rates and fees. BofA denies any wrongdoing. :: from www.latimes.com
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July 9, 2009
With USA in a recession, rural Mexico feels the pain :: from www.usatoday.com
Senator Pedro Espada Returns To Democrats, Ending New York Senate Stalemate – Espada and fellow Democratic Sens. Ruben Diaz and Hiram Monserrate said the end of the standoff is a victory for Latinos, providing them a greater voice in Albany :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Barna Group Survey Shows How the Faith of America’s Hispanics Has Changed – Hispanics are assimilating the faith of the Caucasian population faster than anyone would have predicted :: from www.barna.org
Yesterday the OC Weekly’s Navel Gazing blog had yet another good post up about Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez’s hypocrisy in not co-sponsoring the DREAM Act :: from latinopoliticsblog.com
Justice in the Rough – As a border town becomes a murder capital, Mexico pushes for dramatic rule-of-law changes :: from www.abajournal.com
Leaders of Cuban and Venezuelan communities across the U.S. have become among the loudest supporters of the military ouster of Honduras’ president because they see it as a strike against socialist influence in Latin America. :: from www.startribune.com
Calle 13 Runs Around “Sin Mapa” And Lands In Theaters – documentary about their journey through South America :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com
Obama Administration Mandates Bush Administration E-Verify Rule For Federal Contractors
Isabel Allende:‘Nada es fácil para los hispanos’ – La escritora cuenta cómo ha influido EE.UU. en su vida y cómo ve a su comunidad :: from www.impre.com
Mexico Accused of Torture in Drug War – Army Using Brutality To Fight Trafficking, Rights Groups Say :: from www.washingtonpost.com
July 8, 2009
AHRQ Launches Monthly Health Advice Column and Enhanced Web Site in Spanish
Alberto Gonzales, who resigned as U.S. attorney general two years ago, is coming to Texas Tech this fall to teach political science. :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Mexico: Voters Share Their Null Ballots on Twitter :: from globalvoicesonline.org
July 3, 2009
Rep. Luis Gutiérrez (D-Chicago) is taking some heat for accepting campaign contributions from payday lenders. That’s because he’s playing a leading role in efforts to regulate the loans. A statement from Gutiérrez to WBEZ this week says he’ll quit taking those donations. :: from www.chicagopublicradio.org
July 2, 2009
Is there a lot of “cantinfleando” happening in Mexico? – Midterm elections :: from doslives.com
July 1, 2009
Honduran Rural Leader Rafael Alegria: “Some Battalions Are Refusing to Repress the Population” :: from americasmexico.blogspot.com
Honduras new government is censoring journalists :: from www.miamiherald.com
Generals Who Led Honduras Military Coup Trained at the (infamous) School of the Americas :: from www.democracynow.org
Carlos Ponce To Play Hot Latin Yoga Teacher In New Vince Vaughn/Jon Favreau movie Couples Retreat – (but why the stereotype) :: from guanabee.com
June 30, 2009
Rep. Linda Sanchez introduces baby on House Floor :: from latinopoliticsblog.com
LatinWorks Only U.S. Hispanic Agency to Win Cannes Lion – Shop Takes Home Silver Film Award for Starburst Spot ‘Llama’ :: from adage.com
A modified version of the Zumba fitness program created by Columbian trainer Beto Perez in the mid-1990s, Zumba Gold is a dance-focused exercise option for active older adults or de-conditioned exercisers of any age. :: from www.star-telegram.com
Entertainment –»
Essentials
July 9, 2009
Reggaeton fever shakes up Cuba’s culture :: from www.reuters.com
Calle 13 Runs Around “Sin Mapa” And Lands In Theaters – documentary about their journey through South America :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com
“Latin Music Legends,” a musical variety show hosted by and starring Palm Springs resident Trini Lopez, will air as a national public television pledge break special in August, its locally based producers have announced. :: from www.mydesert.com
Con su nuevo disco, “Gran City Pop”, la cantante mexicana Paulina Rubio sigue en el primer lugar de las listas de ventas que publica la revista Billboard. Igualmente, la canción “Causa y Efecto” mantiene el número uno de la radio de Estados Unidos. :: from los40.com.co
10 Things I Hate About Television – from the Latino perspective :: from latina.com
July 3, 2009
Happy Ritchie Valens Day! – the 4th of July :: from laist.com
July 2, 2009
New Latin Music Crosses Borders At Will – California is America’s main immigrant magnet. As people move to and from — and within — the state and the U.S., the music produced by this shifting population is changing. The stories of musicians living and working in Oakland and Los Angeles give a sense of how the future of Latin music might sound. :: from www.publicbroadcasting.net
July 1, 2009
Carlos Ponce To Play Hot Latin Yoga Teacher In New Vince Vaughn/Jon Favreau movie Couples Retreat – (but why the stereotype) :: from guanabee.com
June 30, 2009
Listen to Shakira’s new song “Loba” :: from www.youtube.com
Rare Michael Jackson Photos with Latino Celebrities :: from hissip.com
Additional
July 9, 2009
AVENTURA #1 Album for FOUR WEEKS – New Single Unveiled
Dole demanda por difamación al autor del documental “Bananas!” :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
July 1, 2009
Don Omar Keeps The Bionic Flow For “Sexy Robótica” :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com
First Look At Aventura’s New Video “Su Veneno” :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com
Listen to Michael Jackson Sing in Spanish “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You” and “What More Can I Give” :: from hissip.com
Babasónicos anuncia gira por Estados Unidos :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
June 30, 2009
Kat DeLuna Is “Unstoppable” On ¡Yo-Yo! :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com
Remexa’s Jazmin Lopez Releases Debut Album :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com
Business –»
Essentials
July 9, 2009
Foreign investors in Mexico now have guarantees :: from mexicomonitor.blogspot.com
Obama Administration Mandates Bush Administration E-Verify Rule For Federal Contractors
July 1, 2009
Feds begin immigration crackdown at 625 companies :: from www.usatoday.com
June 30, 2009
Bank of America is accused of exploiting Latino immigrant customers – Ex-employees, backed by SEIU, say working-class and immigrant clients are urged to sign up for multiple services that carry high interest rates and fees. BofA denies any wrongdoing. :: from www.latimes.com
LatinWorks Only U.S. Hispanic Agency to Win Cannes Lion – Shop Takes Home Silver Film Award for Starburst Spot ‘Llama’ :: from adage.com
Additional
July 9, 2009
MILESTONE ACHIEVED AS SEATTLE’S PLAZA BANK CELEBRATES THREE YEARS
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce gains status – two major additions: a new corporate member and not-for-profit status :: from www.greenvilleonline.com
Peru’s fabrics exports grew 15 percent :: from www.livinginperu.com
Dole demanda por difamación al autor del documental “Bananas!” :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
July 8, 2009
Hyland’s, Inc. Launches First Hispanic Website for New Moms Focused on Natural Family Care
July 1, 2009
Mexico: The Zapatista “Brand” and Tourism in Chiapas :: from globalvoicesonline.org
June 30, 2009
The Illinois Hispanic Entrepreneurship Center Awards Business Grant to GiveForward.org
4 Latino/Hispanic Publishing Houses You Need to Know :: from www.spanglishbaby.com
More US Hispanic News –»
July 9, 2009
Eridania Rodriguez, Cleaning Woman, Vanishes At Skyscraper Near Ground Zero :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
McDonald’s(R) Funds $100,000 RMHC(R)/HACER(R) Scholarships Awarded to Four Hispanic Students
Ricardo Mario Aguirre of Renton, a Chicano/Latino social activist, star Husky football player and coach and successful business owner in the insurance industry died last Friday. :: from www.pnwlocalnews.com
July 8, 2009
Hispanic National Bar Assoc. slams GOP Senator Jeff Sessions over PRLDEF attacks: “We Expect Better” :: from theplumline.whorunsgov.com
June 30, 2009
Pickled shrimp with lime – includes recipe :: from homesicktexan.blogspot.com
U.S. officials seek help getting census right in Oklahoma’s Hispanic community :: from newsok.com
Manuel Miranda: Republicano, Racista, Idioto! :: from americantaino.blogspot.com
Zumba combines dance moves with body-sculpting exercises :: from www.deseretnews.com
Noticias en Español –»
July 9, 2009
Cuba debe $4,670 millones por petróleo a Venezuela :: from www.miamiherald.com
Isabel Allende:‘Nada es fácil para los hispanos’ – La escritora cuenta cómo ha influido EE.UU. en su vida y cómo ve a su comunidad :: from www.impre.com
Sotomayor y la insensata campaña difamatoria :: from www.pontealdia.com
International News :: English + Español –»
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With USA in a recession, rural Mexico feels the pain :: from www.usatoday.com
Members of Cabinet Are Replaced in Argentina :: from www.nytimes.com
Understanding Honduras – What’s going on in Honduras? – (an interesting post by Daniel Hernandez) :: from danielhernandez.typepad.com
Peru’s fabrics exports grew 15 percent :: from www.livinginperu.com
Justice in the Rough – As a border town becomes a murder capital, Mexico pushes for dramatic rule-of-law changes :: from www.abajournal.com
Foreign investors in Mexico now have guarantees :: from mexicomonitor.blogspot.com
Cuba debe $4,670 millones por petróleo a Venezuela :: from www.miamiherald.com
Reggaeton fever shakes up Cuba’s culture :: from www.reuters.com
Mexico Accused of Torture in Drug War – Army Using Brutality To Fight Trafficking, Rights Groups Say :: from www.washingtonpost.com
July 8, 2009
Mexico: Voters Share Their Null Ballots on Twitter :: from globalvoicesonline.org
Both sides in Honduras’ leadership crisis on Tuesday signaled willingness to forge a diplomatic solution to the deadlock over the fate of President Manuel Zelaya, who was ousted last month in a coup. Zelaya and interim Honduran leader Roberto Micheletti agreed to accept Costa Rican President Oscar Arias, a Nobel Peace laureate, as an international mediator. :: from www.usatoday.com
July 7, 2009
The return of the PRI – More than 50% of Mexico’s voters stayed away from the polls on Sunday for the mid-term congressional election & around 6% nullified their votes in protest :: from danielhernandez.typepad.com
July 6, 2009
Honduran Violence, U.S. Aid Test Obama’s Global Image :: from ofamerica.wordpress.com
Picture of our Neda: boy killed by Honduran military with bullets and M-16’s paid for by the U.S. government & censored by U.S. Media :: from ofamerica.wordpress.com
July 2, 2009
Is there a lot of “cantinfleando” happening in Mexico? – Midterm elections :: from doslives.com
July 1, 2009
Mexico: The Zapatista “Brand” and Tourism in Chiapas :: from globalvoicesonline.org
Honduran Rural Leader Rafael Alegria: “Some Battalions Are Refusing to Repress the Population” :: from americasmexico.blogspot.com
Honduras new government is censoring journalists :: from www.miamiherald.com
President Evo Morales on Wednesday accused Barack Obama of lying by pledging to change America’s historically heavy-handed relationship with Latin America and then halting $25 million in annual trade benefits for Bolivia. :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Generals Who Led Honduras Military Coup Trained at the (infamous) School of the Americas :: from www.democracynow.org
OAS: Honduras Must Restore President Manuel Zelaya In 3 Days Or Risk Suspension :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
June 30, 2009
In Lima, Rediscovering Chicken – Tasting the pollo a la brasa at Pardos for the first time is a profound experience. :: from www.gourmet.com
Honduran Coup Turns Violent, Sanctions Imposed – Thousands of Hondurans are now in the streets to protest the coup d’etat in their country. :: from americas.irc-online.org
ALBA and Via Campesina Issue New Declarations Against the Honduran Coup :: from americasmexico.blogspot.com
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