Hispanic y Latino News/Info :: July 16th, 2009
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Hispanic pride in Sotomayor but TVs set to soap opera – Upper Fells Point customers take a pass on Senate hearings – Maryland :: from www.baltimoresun.com
Critics: Hispanic Media Lack Coverage Of Sotomayor 0 Gerson Borrero, of New York’s El Diario/La Prensa; Lori Montenegro, a correspondent for Telemundo and Maria Elena Salinas, a news anchor for Univision, debate whether their news organizations have a special obligation to cover the hearings :: from www.npr.org
Angels Vladimir Guerrero’s mom Altagracia Alvino serves up culinary delights for players :: from slam.canoe.ca
In first year, Texas’ $2 million Webcam border watch nets just 11 arrests :: from rawstory.com
The “disturbing” behavior of some senators questioning Sotomayor underscores the need to reform the process :: from www.latinalista.net
Jon Stewart: White Men Can’t Judge – Sonia Sotomayor’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings are no snoozefest, as Republicans call her racist and Chuck Schumer cries. :: from www.thedailyshow.com
L.A. mayor’s chief counsel tapped to lead MALDEF – Thomas Saenz, who led negotiations with city labor unions and defended the city’s living wage ordinance, will become president of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund. :: from www.latimes.com
Patients in Puerto Rico die at statistically higher rates from heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia than those admitted to mainland hospitals, a USA TODAY analysis of new government data shows. :: from www.usatoday.com
Jeff Sessions’s seemingly unprompted reference to a Sotomayor colleague as “of Puerto Rican ancestry” has irked the head of one of the country’s oldest Hispanic organizations. Lillian Rodriguez- Lopez, president of the Hispanic Federation :: from www.politico.com
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The hosts of the popular KLBJ weekday show “The Todd and Don Show” have been yanked off the air for the next two weeks after a backlash to racial comments made about illegal immigrants during a show earlier this week. – Austin :: from www.kxan.com
GOP Grilling of Sotomayor: No Hit with Hispanic Voters :: from www.time.com
A Voice of Reason & Courage in the Wilderness of Immigration Reform: Congressman Jared Polis (D-Colorado) :: from ofamerica.wordpress.com
Mexico has retaliated against Canada for imposing visa restrictions, saying Canadian officials and diplomats will need visas to enter Mexico. :: from www.cbc.ca
Swine flu bites Southern Hemisphere – Schools and theaters are closed while swine flu deaths rise during Argentina’s winter. :: from www.globalpost.com
In Argentina, Pepsi Becomes ‘Pecsi’ – Responding to Local Pronunciation, the Brand Changes Its Name :: from adage.com
Talks on Honduran crisis to resume – Toppled Honduran President Manuel Zelaya was urged to be patient as negotiators get ready to try again to resolve the nation’s leadership crisis. :: from www.miamiherald.com
The decision by Bashas’ Supermarkets to close three Food City stores illustrates how much businesses that cater to the Hispanic community are suffering as the economy and immigration crackdowns have driven Latinos out of Arizona. :: from www.azcentral.com
Why Honduras Sent Zelaya Away – The former president threatened to use force against the Congress and other institutions. :: from online.wsj.com
In 39 years performing, Afro-Peruvian songstress Eva Ayllón has recorded almost 30 albums, played for audiences 30,000-strong in her homeland and, last November, packed Carnegie Hall. – catch her in NYC at the Blender Theater at Gramercy July 17 and 18. :: from www.nydailynews.com
Sen. Hiram Monserrate spent about twice as much money as his raised over the past six months and used $14,500 worth of campaign cash to cover legal bills as he fights felony assault charges, according to his most recent filing with the state Board of Elections. :: from www.nydailynews.com
Sonia Sotomayor Leaves Passion Behind in Her Testimony :: from www.nytimes.com
An armed gang shot dead a mayor in northern Mexico, capping a vicious 48-hour period that has seen 30 people killed, including 12 police officers in the west of the country – Chihuahua :: from www.google.com
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Alejandro Sanz y Juanes actuarán en Honduras a favor de la paz :: from www.elsiglodedurango.com.mx
In 39 years performing, Afro-Peruvian songstress Eva Ayllón has recorded almost 30 albums, played for audiences 30,000-strong in her homeland and, last November, packed Carnegie Hall. – catch her in NYC at the Blender Theater at Gramercy July 17 and 18. :: from www.nydailynews.com
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Jerry Seinfeld’s new show on NBC “The Marriage Ref” looking for Latino couples in the Boston area
Jon Stewart: White Men Can’t Judge – Sonia Sotomayor’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings are no snoozefest, as Republicans call her racist and Chuck Schumer cries. :: from www.thedailyshow.com
Avanzan negociaciones con Aracely Arámbula para telenovela: productor Salvador Mejía :: from www.elfinanciero.com.mx
Juan Manuel Montesinos, destacado actor de teatro, cine, radio y televisión en Venezuela, falleció el martes víctima de una insuficiencia hepática. Tenía 59 años. :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
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In Argentina, Pepsi Becomes ‘Pecsi’ – Responding to Local Pronunciation, the Brand Changes Its Name :: from adage.com
The decision by Bashas’ Supermarkets to close three Food City stores illustrates how much businesses that cater to the Hispanic community are suffering as the economy and immigration crackdowns have driven Latinos out of Arizona. :: from www.azcentral.com
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Critics: Hispanic Media Lack Coverage Of Sotomayor 0 Gerson Borrero, of New York’s El Diario/La Prensa; Lori Montenegro, a correspondent for Telemundo and Maria Elena Salinas, a news anchor for Univision, debate whether their news organizations have a special obligation to cover the hearings :: from www.npr.org
CITGO Chairman, President and CEO, Alejandro Granado, received the Helping Hand Award presented by the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council :: from www.dbusinessnews.com
The hosts of the popular KLBJ weekday show “The Todd and Don Show” have been yanked off the air for the next two weeks after a backlash to racial comments made about illegal immigrants during a show earlier this week. – Austin :: from www.kxan.com
The Hispanic Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City signed an agreement earlier this month with the Johnson County Library to provide entrepreneurial guidance in Spanish at the library’s facilities. :: from www.inc.com
A new 24-hour Hispanic channel will be available in the Tampa area in August, according to officials at WMOR, Channel 32. The independent TV station plans to launch the Hispanic network Estrella TV :: from www2.tbo.com
International Bancshares Corp. (IBC) Ranked Top Hispanic-Owned Bank
Dos Equis’ ‘Most Interesting Man’ Is an Even Greater Beer Salesman :: from adage.com
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San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday said state Sen. Alex Padilla will serve as chairman of his campaign for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. :: from abclocal.go.com
Latinos in Ivy League colleges face special challenges :: from www.cnn.com
Cuban women’s plight, pain preserved in book – Recuento Para La Historia, or Retold for History – Nelson Rodríguez Diéguez :: from www.miamiherald.com
Hats off to Denver’s Pam Fochtman and her audiobook company, Lorito Books, which packages Spanish and bilingual children’s books with audiobooks so kids can follow along in either language. :: from labloga.blogspot.com
Photographer Carlos Alvarez Montero :: from www.coolhunting.com
recipe: Pork Chops with Chiles Rellenos and Ancho Sauce :: from www.epicurious.com
The first talks between the Obama administration and Cuba ended Tuesday with an invitation for U.S. diplomats to visit Havana in December, marking the official beginning of the first dialogue between Havana and Washington in six years. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Sotomayor is mum on Puerto Rico statehood vs. independence :: from www.miamiherald.com
International News :: English + Español –»
Posted on: July 16th, 2009Alejandro Sanz y Juanes actuarán en Honduras a favor de la paz :: from www.elsiglodedurango.com.mx
Mexico has retaliated against Canada for imposing visa restrictions, saying Canadian officials and diplomats will need visas to enter Mexico. :: from www.cbc.ca
Swine flu bites Southern Hemisphere – Schools and theaters are closed while swine flu deaths rise during Argentina’s winter. :: from www.globalpost.com
In Argentina, Pepsi Becomes ‘Pecsi’ – Responding to Local Pronunciation, the Brand Changes Its Name :: from adage.com
West Palm Jews visit to aid brethren in Cuba – Cuba’s Jewish community is small in numbers, but South Florida Jews are trying to help sustain the religion in the island nation. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Talks on Honduran crisis to resume – Toppled Honduran President Manuel Zelaya was urged to be patient as negotiators get ready to try again to resolve the nation’s leadership crisis. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Why Honduras Sent Zelaya Away – The former president threatened to use force against the Congress and other institutions. :: from online.wsj.com
An armed gang shot dead a mayor in northern Mexico, capping a vicious 48-hour period that has seen 30 people killed, including 12 police officers in the west of the country – Chihuahua :: from www.google.com
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