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HispanicTips’ Latino News Summary – May 24th, 2011

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E: America’s Low-Wage Latino Workers Deserve Dignity and Respect – Eric Rodriguez Vice President, National Council of La Raza :: from www.huffingtonpost.com jump to Essentials section

C: Paulina Galvez Plays Detective in Bilingual Crime Series – detective Ana Karina in “RPM Miami” :: from www.laht.com jump to Cultura section

B: PR: Is Your Business Hispanic Ready? Porter Novelli Releases Comprehensive Report on Engaging the $1 Trillion Hispanic Market in U.S. jump to Business section

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Hispanic/Latino News Essentials

A Rebuttal to Ruben Navarrete ‘How Latino’s Got Stung’: Border Security is the Real Deception :: from dailygrito.com

Video: “No English, No Service” Sign Is Good for Business at North Carolina Diner

For Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot Commander Marisol Chalas, the Sky is No Limit :: from latino.foxnews.com

Immigration Reform Will Be Overshadowed By Fierce Debate On GOP’s Flawed E-verify :: from americasvoiceonline.org

America’s Low-Wage Latino Workers Deserve Dignity and Respect – Eric Rodriguez Vice President, National Council of La Raza :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Activists to Obama: Where’s the Executive Order for DREAMers? :: from colorlines.com

How Drug Cartels Move Cash Across The U.S.-Mexico Border :: from www.kpbs.org

The United States has spent only about half of $1.5 billion promised to Mexico for equipment and training to help combat ongoing drug violence – Bureaucratic problems with Merida Initiative :: from www.upi.com

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty Set To Take Anti-Latino Policies Nationwide as Republican nominee for president :: from newstaco.com

In the first quarter of 2011, state legislators in the 50 states and Puerto Rico introduced 1,538 bills and resolutions relating to immigrants and refugees :: from www.ncsl.org

in case you missed it: HispanicTips’ Latino News Summary – May 23rd, 2011

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Cultura Essentials

Latina adventurer Mireya Mayor goes from NFL cheerleader to wildlife explorer :: from www.latinalista.net

Does speaking advanced level Spanish mean you are advanced level Hispanic? :: from www.zubiad.com

The Latino Behind ‘Born This Way’ on Lady Gaga’s Español: “She Sings It As Well As She Speaks It.” – Fernando Garibay :: from latina.com

Video: Program in Salt Lake City, Utah gives girls Quinceanera, confidence and direction :: from www.ksl.com

Long Live the Mambo King – The legacy of Latin percussion master Tito Puente is being celebrated with a new book, a lecture series and an album by Bobby Sanabria. :: from online.wsj.com

Paulina Galvez Plays Detective in Bilingual Crime Series – detective Ana Karina in “RPM Miami” :: from www.laht.com

Manuel “Manolo Guatauba” Calderon, a music producer seen as a pioneer of reggaeton, was killed in Puerto Rico :: from www.laht.com

PR: ROMEO & JAMIE-LYNN SIGLER DEBUT VIDEO ON PRIME TIME – ROMEO SANTOS NEW SINGLE #1 FOR SECOND WEEK

in case you missed it: HispanicTips’ Cultura News Summary – May 23rd, 2011

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Entertainment & Musica

Video: ‘Quiero Mis Quinces’ Yudiana Tinajero Battles With Parents To Have Her Quinces in Mexico! :: from latina.com

R.I.P. Luis Gonzalez, 77, Washington D.C.’s maestro of mariachi :: from www.washingtonpost.com

Festejan babyshower a Thalía con temática de Alice In Wonderland :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Edith González y Lorenzo Lazo se confiesan – La actriz mexicana y su esposo hablaron con la revista Quién sobre sus primeros 8 meses de matrimonio; están felices y juntos han superado sus tristezas :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

The 8th Annual Reel Rasquache Art & Film Festival (RRAFF) wrapped up another successful year in Los Angeles :: from latinola.com

Music Review: Babasónicos – A Propósito :: from www.clubfonograma.com

Music Review: Christina Rosenvinge – La Joven Dolores :: from www.clubfonograma.com

Bogota native Ruby Milena Riativa wins women’s division of Country Music Marathon :: from www.hispanicnashville.com

CELEBRATING COLOMBIAN CINEMA: ZOOM IN @NYU – Colombia Zoom In starting May 23 :: from www.latinoevents.me

Anahi Catches Bouquet of Flowers at Sister’s Wedding :: from lateengossip.com

Jencarlos Canela Busy Doing Promo For Mi Corazón Insiste :: from lateengossip.com

Pee Wee Signs With Top Stop Music :: from lateengossip.com

Ana Ortiz is headed back to the small screen for a multi-episode part on HBO’s hit comedy, Hung. :: from latina.com

The Latino Behind ‘Born This Way’ on Lady Gaga’s Español: “She Sings It As Well As She Speaks It.” – Fernando Garibay :: from latina.com

Gaby Espino in a Bikini on Cover of Cosmo :: from www.latingossip.com

Star Tracker: Penelope Cruz, Jessica Alba and Kevin Alejandro :: from latina.com

Born This Way’s Musical Director Fernando Garibay on Working With Lady Gaga :: from nymag.com

‘Nuestra Belleza Latina’ Winner Nastassja Bolívar: “I’m Not Sure If This is a Dream” :: from latina.com

Dulce Maria Records Songs in Portuguese :: from www.laht.com

Long Live the Mambo King – The legacy of Latin percussion master Tito Puente is being celebrated with a new book, a lecture series and an album by Bobby Sanabria. :: from online.wsj.com

Paulina Galvez Plays Detective in Bilingual Crime Series – detective Ana Karina in “RPM Miami” :: from www.laht.com

The Puerto Rican band Calle 13 will kick off a European tour on June 15 :: from www.laht.com

Manuel “Manolo Guatauba” Calderon, a music producer seen as a pioneer of reggaeton, was killed in Puerto Rico :: from www.laht.com

Edith Gonzalez and Her Husband Cover Quien :: from www.latingossip.com

Jacqueline Bracamontes Talks Wedding Dress in HOLA magazine :: from www.latingossip.com

Sofía Vergara Brings Her Mom Along For Milk Ad :: from blogamole.tr3s.com

PR: LA EDICIÓN 2011 DEL HOLA MEXICO FILM FESTIVAL LLEGA A NUEVA YORK CON EL TEMA: ¡MEXICO ESTA PELÍCULA!

PR: ROMEO & JAMIE-LYNN SIGLER DEBUT VIDEO ON PRIME TIME – ROMEO SANTOS NEW SINGLE #1 FOR SECOND WEEK

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Food

San Pellegrino List of the World’s Fifty Best Restaurants Features Two of Mexico City’s Modern Gems, Pujol and Biko :: from themexicoreport.com

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More Cultura News (still needs curation)

Video: “No English, No Service” Sign Is Good for Business at North Carolina Diner

Celebrating Our Body Curves with Pride :: from newlatina.net

7 Basic Virtues to Encourage Homemade Multilingualism :: from www.spanglishbaby.com

13th Annual International Latino Book Awards – NYC – Wednesday May 25, 2011 :: from www.literanista.net

2011 National Latino Writers Conference; Chimmaya Gallery Exhibit; On-Line Floricanto :: from labloga.blogspot.com

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Business Essentials

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The Coca-Cola Company has appointed Beatriz Perez, currently CMO for Coca-Cola North America, to be its first chief sustainability officer, starting July 1. :: from www.mediapost.com

Marketer Interview: Oscar Castro, Director International E-Commerce, Sears :: from www.portada-online.com

PR: Is Your Business Hispanic Ready? Porter Novelli Releases Comprehensive Report on Engaging the $1 Trillion Hispanic Market in U.S.

The Changing Face of Hispanic Media – Gustavo Razzetti :: from www.clickz.com

PR: Verizon Launches New Site that Gives Hispanics an Inside View into the FiOS Experience – EnciendeteFios.com

in case you missed it: HispanicTips’ Business News Summary – May 23rd, 2011

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More Business News (still needs curation)

PR: New Research: Social Security Helps Older Women, Especially Black Women and Latinas, Stay Out of Poverty

The Truth About E-Verify :: from americasvoiceonline.org

Video: “No English, No Service” Sign Is Good for Business at North Carolina Diner

eBay Could Add Sites Latin America, CEO Says :: from wallstreetpit.com

Puerto Rico’s tax overhaul will add more than $500 million of revenue in fiscal 2012, said Juan Carlos Pavia, director of the commonwealth’s budget office. :: from www.bloomberg.com

PR: Workers Share Their Experiences in the Low-Wage Labor Market – NCLR publishes collection of Latino workers’ stories and announces alliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration

PR: NCLR panel discussion examines experiences of Latinos working Low-wage jobs

Event to connect federal agencies with Latino vendors -The “procurement matchmaking” session is likely to be a highlight of the Latino Coalition’s small-business summit :: from www.washingtonpost.com

America’s Low-Wage Latino Workers Deserve Dignity and Respect – Eric Rodriguez Vice President, National Council of La Raza :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

A Look at QuePasa (QPSA) Stock Performance :: from www.hispanicize.com

UNIVISION COMMUNICATIONS INC. has appointed RICK ALESSANDRI SVP/Business Development. :: from www.allaccess.com

Eje Sociedad Publicitaria announced at a press conference Tuesday that it is now DDB Latina Puerto Rico, following a majority-ownership acquisition by DDB Worldwide :: from www.caribbeanbusinesspr.com

Puerto Rico’s three biggest cities are among more than 50 U.S. markets where T-Mobile USA is doubling the speed of its 4G network :: from www.caribbeanbusinesspr.com

Federal program offers investors visas, a lot of risk – It’s been billed as a way to get a green card “via the red carpet.” EB-5 investor visa program, :: from www.chron.com

LATIN AMERICA: Digging Deep for Transparency in Oil and Mining – Oil and mineral resources are abundant in several Latin American countries but will not last forever, and should be used to fuel the transition to a more diversified economy. :: from ipsnews.net

Some Say New Dove Ad Is Racist – Sites Allege Images Show Gradual Skin Lightening :: from www.wmur.com

PR: The Latino Coalition (TLC) announces the keynotes and congressional leaders who will speak at the 2011 Small Business Summit May 24 & 25 in Washington, D.C.

How Drug Cartels Move Cash Across The U.S.-Mexico Border :: from www.kpbs.org

PR: P&G and LULAC Renew Partnership to Help Hispanic Women at P&G-LULAC Technology Center in Houston

Puerto Rico Seeks Bigger Share of Wedding Tourism Market :: from www.laht.com

Georgia Farmers Brace For New Immigration Law :: from www.npr.org

Where illegal immigration, business and the law collide – Georgia :: from blogs.ajc.com

The Hidden History of Mexico/U.S. Labor Solidarity – This is the first installment of a series on border solidarity by journalist and immigration activist David Bacon :: from www.cipamericas.org

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Immigration News (still needs curation)

A Rebuttal to Ruben Navarrete ‘How Latino’s Got Stung’: Border Security is the Real Deception :: from dailygrito.com

The Truth About E-Verify :: from americasvoiceonline.org

Cato Institute Briefing Disabused Immigration Reform Myths :: from americasvoiceonline.org

Lamar Smith Supports More Non-Solutions to Our Broken Immigration System: E-Verify :: from americasvoiceonline.org

Here’s to the DREAMers as They Graduate: You Inspire Us :: from americasvoiceonline.org

Immigration Reform Will Be Overshadowed By Fierce Debate On GOP’s Flawed E-verify :: from americasvoiceonline.org

A reflection on 15 years of Immigrant Day in California :: from www.latinalista.net

Deafening silence from our leaders in Washington over immigration reform is incomprehensible :: from www.latinalista.net

DREAM Act: La historia de la niña que pudo – por Maribel Hastings :: from americasvoiceespanol.com

Activists to Obama: Where’s the Executive Order for DREAMers? :: from colorlines.com

Federal program offers investors visas, a lot of risk – It’s been billed as a way to get a green card “via the red carpet.” EB-5 investor visa program, :: from www.chron.com

Video: Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) is a co-sponsor of the DREAM Act. :: from www.latinova.net

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty Set To Take Anti-Latino Policies Nationwide as Republican nominee for president :: from newstaco.com

In the first quarter of 2011, state legislators in the 50 states and Puerto Rico introduced 1,538 bills and resolutions relating to immigrants and refugees :: from www.ncsl.org

From the Bookshelves: Crossing Borders: Migration and Citizenship in the Twentieth Century United States by Dorothee Schneider :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com

Georgia Farmers Brace For New Immigration Law :: from www.npr.org

Illegal immigrants are nullifying a bad law – Frank Zappa once said that we were a nation of laws, badly written and randomly enforced. Our immigration laws are a perfect example of that principle in action. :: from www.nolanchart.com

Where illegal immigration, business and the law collide – Georgia :: from blogs.ajc.com

Federal judges OK with en masse guilty pleas for illegal immigrants :: from www.eastvalleytribune.com

The Hidden History of Mexico/U.S. Labor Solidarity – This is the first installment of a series on border solidarity by journalist and immigration activist David Bacon :: from www.cipamericas.org

Central American Immigrants Rest In Northern Mexico On Their Journey To The United States (Photo Essay) in Saltillo :: from latindispatch.com

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Politics (minus Immigration and Election 2012 – still needs curation)

America’s Tomorrow map underlines folly of Colorado’s Latino-alienating GOP :: from coloradoindependent.com

As Tito Muñoz — better known as “Tito the Builder” — contemplates a run for elected office this fall, he’s looking to help Republicans take back the state Senate, too. – Virginia :: from www.washingtonpost.com

The United States has spent only about half of $1.5 billion promised to Mexico for equipment and training to help combat ongoing drug violence – Bureaucratic problems with Merida Initiative :: from www.upi.com

Guatemala to Restore Legacy of a President the U.S. Helped Depose – President Jacobo Arbenz was overthrown in a C.I.A.-backed coup in 1954 :: from www.nytimes.com

Daniel Ortega would Win Elections in Nicaragua, According to New Poll :: from www.plenglish.com

Peru’s elections press coverage: What do foreign journalists think about it? :: from www.livinginperu.com

New Mexico Lt. Gov. John Sanchez (R) will announce his Senate campaign on Tuesday :: from hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com

US prepares to name new Ambassador to Mexico – likely to propose career diplomat Earl Anthony Wayne :: from mexicomonitor.blogspot.com

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Election 2012 (still needs curation)

There are 91 women serving in the U.S. Congress. Only 8 of them are Hispanic. Here’s how the 2012 election could change that for the better. :: from latinopoliticsblog.com

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty Set To Take Anti-Latino Policies Nationwide as Republican nominee for president :: from newstaco.com

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Health and Education (still needs curation)

The prestigious Mexican university Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey cut the ribbon on Monday to its new high-school campus on El Paso’s West Side, the institution’s first physical location in the United States. :: from www.elpasotimes.com

NCLR Advocates for Greater National Focus on Latino Children and Youth – NCLR forum to discuss state of America’s Latino youth

PR: NCLR busca una mayor concentración nacional en torno a los niños y jóvenes latinos – Foro del NCLR para analizar la situación de la juventud latina de los Estados Unidos

New Manual Shows Why, How to Start ‘Navigating’ for Latinos – Patient navigators are trained health workers who aim to help “navigate” underserved Latinos through the often-complex healthcare system and remove barriers to timely, quality care. :: from www.saludtoday.com

In California’s burgeoning Latino population, heart disease, cancer and stroke, plus diabetes, account for 54 percent of all deaths. :: from www.pr-inside.com

Guapura 101: Flossing Is Very Good For You :: from newstaco.com

Harvard University and Miami Dade College on Monday announced the creation of an alliance whereby MDC students can participate annually in the Latino Leadership Initiative at the Massachusetts institution. :: from www.laht.com

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Additional US Hispanic/Latino News (still needs curation)

Opinion: How California-Mexicans Save the Republic :: from latino.foxnews.com

Undocumented Alaskan Cop to Plead Guilty to ID Theft :: from latino.foxnews.com

New Latino Group Aiming for Day Labor Center in Petaluma, California :: from petaluma.patch.com

Panel: Diocese likely discriminated against Hispanic employees – St. Augustine Parish in Gainesville was directed to cut jobs as a result of a $200,000 budget shortfall. – Florida :: from www.gainesville.com

FBI Crackdown in Puerto Rico Post Nationalist Arrest a Reminder of Colonial Power :: from vivirlatino.com

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International News (still needs curation)

Family of missing Colombian university president arriving for search – Francisco Piedrahitas missing in Louisiana :: from www.nola.com

U.S. Broadcasts to Cuba Updated with Social Networks :: from latino.foxnews.com

LATIN AMERICA: Digging Deep for Transparency in Oil and Mining – Oil and mineral resources are abundant in several Latin American countries but will not last forever, and should be used to fuel the transition to a more diversified economy. :: from ipsnews.net

San Pellegrino List of the World’s Fifty Best Restaurants Features Two of Mexico City’s Modern Gems, Pujol and Biko :: from themexicoreport.com

How Drug Cartels Move Cash Across The U.S.-Mexico Border :: from www.kpbs.org

The United States has spent only about half of $1.5 billion promised to Mexico for equipment and training to help combat ongoing drug violence – Bureaucratic problems with Merida Initiative :: from www.upi.com

Guatemala to Restore Legacy of a President the U.S. Helped Depose – President Jacobo Arbenz was overthrown in a C.I.A.-backed coup in 1954 :: from www.nytimes.com

Daniel Ortega would Win Elections in Nicaragua, According to New Poll :: from www.plenglish.com

Peru’s elections press coverage: What do foreign journalists think about it? :: from www.livinginperu.com

US prepares to name new Ambassador to Mexico – likely to propose career diplomat Earl Anthony Wayne :: from mexicomonitor.blogspot.com

The Hidden History of Mexico/U.S. Labor Solidarity – This is the first installment of a series on border solidarity by journalist and immigration activist David Bacon :: from www.cipamericas.org

Video: Thousands join the annual ‘March of Silence’ in Uruguay’s capital, Montevideo, to appeal for justice for dictatorship-era victims :: from www.marketwatch.com

Costa Rica beats out Nicaragua for spot on UN Human Rights Council :: from www.ticotimes.net

Central American Immigrants Rest In Northern Mexico On Their Journey To The United States (Photo Essay) in Saltillo :: from latindispatch.com

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Posted on: May 24th, 2011
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