News (Noticias) for: December 7th, 2009

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December 7, 2009

Hispanic y Latino News Summary :: December 7th, 2009 Edition

Univision Opens Miami-Based Production House

This Sunday, Miami’s PBS station was airing a marathon of a TV gem from the 70’s: Que Pasa USA?

Washington raid brings deportations, mixed signals

Help the Americas Program Survive into 2010

Luis Miguel y Genoveva Casanova se reúnen en Miami

Kalimba se dedicará a la música cristiana

Las “nalgadas” de Alejandro Fernández duelen a las mujeres

VÍDEO- Lucero se corta el cabello en Teletón

The Coke vs Costco controversy stands to benefit drinkers of Coke hecho en Mexico

The Nielsen Company announced it will begin measuring television viewing in Puerto Rico, with new television ratings available by first quarter 2010

Telemundo November 2009 Sweeps – averaged 631,000 among Adults 18-49 in Monday through Friday prime in November

Menudo or Pozole – It’s hard to choose a favorite between these two traditional Mexican dishes – I choose pozole

Turning Activists Into Voters in Uruguay: The Frente Amplio and José Mujica

Riveting novel captures teen alcoholism with compassion and eloquence – Last Night I Sang to the Monster by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

U.S. justice will decide if Arizona humanitarian worker is a criminal for saving lives – In June 2009, Staton was convicted for littering when U.S. Border Patrol agents spotted him in December 2008 placing unopened gallon containers of water, in the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge southwest of Tucson, for immigrants illegally crossing the Arizona desert to arrive in the U.S.

Review of Rene Has Two Names/Rene tiene dos apellidos

Latino Book Festival 2010: Call for proposals!

Struggles of the second generation – U.S.-born children of Latino immigrants fight to secure a higher foothold – (nice photos in gallery

Daughter of a President and executive producer for Comedy Kings, Luisa Leschin is a writer, an actress, and a renaissance woman extraordinaire

Entravision Communications Corporation to Present at the 10th Annual Wedbush Morgan Securities Calif

NLC’s Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO) constituency group honored Mayor Julián Castro with its Local Hero Award for his leadership as the new mayor of San Antonio and as the host of this year’s NLC Congress of Cities during the conference last month.

Latino friends join Alzheimer’s study, tackle ‘cultural’ issue – This group of longtime Latino friends, called El Grupo, is participating in a study on aging and Alzheimer’s. They meet regularly at Bitz-ee Mama’s Restaurant in Glendale, Ariz., to share comfort foods and company.

While Spreading Itself Out, La Comunidad Coalesces – Meanwhile, DraftFCB, SCPF Continue Pursuit of U.S. Hispanic Market

Jail sees fewer detained for ICE in Tulsa, OK – Many would never have faced jail if they had paid tickets on time.

Too Tough for CNN, Too Soft for the Right Wing: Lou Dobbs in the Wilderness

“I’m a Mexican, Not a Mexican’t,” a book written by Herrera’s sister, Coni Herrera, commemorates Dee Herrera’s life and recalls the experiences he had until his death in early 2006

Activists protest ER death of beloved Latino – Joaquin Rivera

Are You Ready for Class, Latino Style? – Si TV Introduces LATINO 101 An Authentically Hilarious New, Original Series Profiling Latino Life in America Premiering January 8 at 9PM ET/PT Joey Medina, Judy Reyes Among 39 Featured Commentators

Dance Review | Ballet Hispanico – Under New Management, a Troupe Stretches Its Boundaries

My Latino Book Review: Cecilia Rodriguez Milanes’ Marielitos, Balseros and Other Exiles

Latino International Film Festival debuts in Indio, CA

MySpace show ‘Married’ to SiTV – Web series to become reality show

Navarrette: Obama administration punting on immigration reform

Joe Arpaio Skewered in Opening of Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center – (click thru to see some interesting art)

Museo del Barrio renames “Spic Up/Speak Out!” poetry series

Dropout rate for Hispanics 19.1% in Virginia

Hispanic job center opens in Buffalo

PumpTop TV Salutes Hispanic Market with Celebrity Appearances on its Digital Out-of-Home Network

Univision Announces Launch of Univision Studios

Analysis: 8 things you need to know about how the Comcast-NBC deal impacts the Hispanic market

Hispanic Agencies Eager to Turn The Page on 2009 – Dieste Looks for Jump on New Year Via Cheap Digital Campaign Demo

NPRC Urges the Hispanic community to stop consuming Johnny Walker Stop Diageo NOW Campaign

VidaySalud.com(TM) Reaches 1,000,000 Page Views In its First Six Months of

Ecuadorian Ambassador Luis Gallegos Recognized for Commitment to Human Rights

Tribune Co. launches cross-platform sales effort targeting growing U.S. Hispanic population

Univisión crea una gran división de producción dirigida por Luis Fernández

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Central Pennsylvania has received a $20,000 grant from the state Department of Community & Economic Development

Stetson University student helps Hispanic homeowners understand their rights – Clearwater, FL

Local GOP battles Hispanic Republican start-up group – Waco, TX – A new political club that aims to bring McLennan County minorities into the Republican fold got a rude welcome from unexpected quarters: the McLennan County Republican Party.

The Latinidad Book Gift Guide – Marcela Landres’ Book Pick

POLL NUMBERS!!! Latin America vs climate change from Copenhagen

Guatemala vigilantes kill 5th suspect in 3 days

Exclusive Interview: ‘Cane’ Creator Cynthia Cidre from 2007

“Cane” creator to write “Dallas” remake – Cubana Cynthia Cidre

Bolivian president Evo Morales easily wins re-election

Mexico City has been certified by Guinness World Records as having the world’s largest Christmas tree standing 110.35 meters (362 feet) high, 35 meters (115 feet) in diameter and weighing 330 tons.

“Not one person murdered yesterday,” Ciudad Juarez’s leading newspaper proclaimed in a banner headline. It was big news in this border city, ground zero in the drug war—the first time in 10 months that a day had passed without a killing.

Immigrant Rights Champion Sen. Robert Menendez to Deliver Keynote Address at the 7th National Low-Income Immigrant Rights Conference

Turning a Spotlight on Latin American Music and Art – “Cimarron Holiday Festival of Afro-Latino Roots,” a concert of traditional Latin American music. – Westchester, NY

The market for megaconcerts in Peru has increased by 45% during 2009

Peru: Coca Cola lights in Lima the largest Christmas Tree in South America

Hispanics in the News: An Event-Driven Narrative

Peruvian restaurant featured in New York’s press – Pollo a la Brasa Misti

The Napa County Hispanic Network is seeking nominations for the network’s annual Lifetime Achievement and Friends of the Network awards. The awards will be presented at the Napa Valley Opera House on Jan. 19 at 5 p.m.

Schwarzenegger Throws a Curveball with the Maldonado Lt. Governor Pick

Thousands of people paid their final respects on Saturday to Chilean folk singer Victor Jara, who thirty-six years ago was arrested, tortured and riddled with bullets shortly after a military coup.

Pedro Martinez reaffirms desire to returning to Phillies in 2010

El “toque” de Hollywood en Festival de La Habana

Puerto Rican Community Leader Left to Die & Robbed in Philly ER Remembered – Joaquin Rivera

In Juárez, silent march to protest 4,000 killings

At least 4,000 people — the same number of people killed in two years in Juárez — united in Mexico’s deadliest city Sunday. – Their message was clear: peace. Adults and children carried white flags, white flowers and signs asking for a stop to the violence. They chanted, “Paz por Juárez (peace for Juárez)” and “Juárez unido, jamás será vencido! (Juárez united will never be defeated).”

Rock Star Alejandra Guzman is Ready for Fun After a Near-Fatal Experience

After years of hard work Latin Fusion TV, hosted by Brandy Lopez, has struck a major deal with the Telemundo to air the entertainment show. (Tejano Music)

ASCAP Membership Group Announced Jorge Rodriguez has been promoted to Director, Membership – Latin

Dr. Juan Hernandez’s Videos – Myths about the Immigrant: #1

Wrongfully convicted juvenile offender still waits, after 19 years, to be pardoned by Michigan Governor – Efrén Paredes, Jr.

El Salvador Facing $343 Million Bill for Recovery from Floods

Hispanic New Yorkers Find Novel Way to Mess Up their Offspring

Time is running out for UIC student facing deportation 10 DAYS LEFT | Supporters turn out to rally for UIC student facing deportation – Rigo Padilla

Ecuador sues Chevron to stop arbitration in $27 billion suit

Some legislators are asking where the money will come from for a Hispanic Education Act proposed by Gov. Bill Richardson this week and why the measure is even necessary.

Nacional Celebrates Grammy Nominations For FABULOSOS CADILLACS And ATERCIOPELADOS

A Determined Woman’s Quest to Realize Her Dreams – “To Become Someone” by Norma Madrigal