HispanicTips’ Latino News Summary – June 27th, 2011
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Essential: Albert Pujols and the Plight of Latino Baseball Players – The Cardinals first baseman is the best slugger since Gehrig. Why isn’t he a household name yet? :: from www.theatlantic.com jump to Essentials section
Cultura: Data from the 2010 U.S. Census show that 14.5% of Puerto Ricans living on the island are 65 or older, revealing an aging society :: from www.laht.com jump to Cultura section
Business: Hispanic Teens Eschew Mobile Ads – Hispanic American teenagers are particularly strong users of mobile technologies but they don’t necessarily respond to advertising through that channel, according to a new report from Forrester Research. :: from www.cutimes.comjump to Business section
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Hispanic/Latino News Essentials
Convicts or Illegals: Georgia Hunts for Farmworkers As Tough Immigration Law Takes Hold :: from www.time.com
State Rep. Joaquín Castro said Friday he will run for Congress next year in a new district created by Republicans that includes parts of Austin and downtown San Antonio – twin brother of San Antonio’s popular Mayor Julián Castro – Texas :: from www.mysanantonio.com
Albert Pujols and the Plight of Latino Baseball Players – The Cardinals first baseman is the best slugger since Gehrig. Why isn’t he a household name yet? :: from www.theatlantic.com
Video: Denver’s Political powerhouse Paul Sandoval faces high-stakes campaign against pancreatic cancer :: from www.denverpost.com
The quiet strength of Carolina Reyes: Texas Congressman’s unassuming wife is a force at home and in Washington :: from www.elpasotimes.com
$90 billion spent on border security over 10 years, with mixed results – The Associated Press tallied the combined costs :: from articles.boston.com
Large crowds carrying candles and wearing white marched quietly Saturday in a demonstration organized by churches and other faith-based groups against Alabama’s tough new law cracking down on illegal immigration – Birmingham :: from www.usatoday.com
Mobile Devices in Classroom Give English Learners A Leg-Up :: from newamericamedia.org
Cultura Essentials
Celebrities Celebrate Mexico’s Gold Cup Win Via Twitter! – CONCACAF :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Eva Mendes Showcases Vocal Abilities in New Video :: from latino.foxnews.com
Paulina Rubio arrested for disorderly conduct in Miami :: from www.tmz.com
Data from the 2010 U.S. Census show that 14.5% of Puerto Ricans living on the island are 65 or older, revealing an aging society :: from www.laht.com
The Mexican rock group Caifanes announced Saturday a tour in the fall of this year that will start in the United States and then move on to Mexico in October :: from www.laht.com
Panamanian singer and actor Ruben Blades will be honored with the Raul Julia Award by the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors during its annual gala on Oct. 17. :: from www.laht.com
Mexico’s national soccer team spotted the United States a two-goal lead only to come roaring back with four unanswered tallies to win a sixth Concacaf Gold Cup title. :: from www.laht.com
Entertainment & Musica
Celebrities Celebrate Mexico’s Gold Cup Win Via Twitter! – CONCACAF :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Paulina Rubio tiene incidente con la policía :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Marc Anthony paga 6 mil USD porque Max hizo “del dos” en la alberca :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Nace bebé de Thalía: ¡Es un niño! – El hijo de la cantante se llama Matthew Alejandro y llega a casa este lunes :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Eva Mendes Showcases Vocal Abilities in New Video :: from latino.foxnews.com
Secret Life’s Francia Raisa On The Cover of American Cheerleader :: from lateengossip.com
Music Review: Kanaku y El Tigre – Caracoles :: from www.clubfonograma.com
Thalia gave birth to a boy! His name is Matthew Alejandro Mottola :: from www.latingossip.com
Eva Mendes in New Angel Ad :: from www.latingossip.com
Paulina Rubio arrested for disorderly conduct in Miami :: from www.tmz.com
Introducing ‘State of Georgia’ Star, Majandra Delfino :: from latina.com
Interview: Cameron Diaz: “I Eat Every Three Hours” :: from latina.com
Director Robert Rodriguez is using “4D Aromascope” technology for the fourth film in the “Spy Kids” series :: from www.laht.com
Lila Downs’ Latest Tour Hails Miracle of Motherhood :: from www.laht.com
Spanish is second language, but first priority, for local rapper Guero Loco – Indiana :: from www.indystar.com
The Mexican rock group Caifanes announced Saturday a tour in the fall of this year that will start in the United States and then move on to Mexico in October :: from www.laht.com
Panamanian singer and actor Ruben Blades will be honored with the Raul Julia Award by the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors during its annual gala on Oct. 17. :: from www.laht.com
Food
Video and Recipe: Mexican Chimichurri Marinated Flank Steak :: from theothersideofthetortilla.com
Recipe: Agua de Sandia :: from muybuenocookbook.wordpress.com
Videoand Recipe: Paletas de mango con chile :: from inspiration.kenmore.com
More Cultura News
Top national book award goes to Richard Valencia, national authority on “deficit thinking” :: from latinalista.net
Excerpt from Nice Rodriguez’ “When You’re Six” :: from labloga.blogspot.com
The Grandest Gardener of Texcoco :: from labloga.blogspot.com
Albert Pujols and the Plight of Latino Baseball Players – The Cardinals first baseman is the best slugger since Gehrig. Why isn’t he a household name yet? :: from www.theatlantic.com
The Catholic Bishops Conference of the United States (USCCB) has approved the translation into Spanish of a series of additions to the Roman Missal to include the feasts of Hispanic and Spanish Saints. :: from www.fides.org
Miss Latina Worcester County Pageant 2011 goes down to wire – Massachusetts :: from www.telegram.com
People took advantage of Sunday’s warm weather and headed to the fifth annual Mariachi Festival in Kennewick, Washington :: from www.msnbc.msn.com
Although U.S. explorer Hiram Bingham achieved worldwide fame for having “discovered” the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, all the historical evidence points to the fact that the famous archaeological site had never been lost. :: from www.laht.com
Latino Cultural Center of Memphis launches at Caritas Village :: from www.commercialappeal.com
Early Mexican-American Chino life detailed in book – “The Chino We Remember” – California :: from www.dailybulletin.com
Business Essentials
U.S. Hispanic Agency LatinWorks Wins Two Lions at Cannes Festival – Cine Las Americas Takes Gold for Radio Campaign Inspired By Crazy Speeches by Latin American Leaders :: from adage.com
Should Americans Get Permission from the Federal Government Before Being Allowed to Start a New Job? That’s One of the Questions for Congressional Supporters of the New E-Verify Bill :: from blogs.forbes.com
Exclusive Interview: Martin Cerda’s Reasons for Joining Cheskin :: from www.portada-online.com
PR: Accenture Names Jorge Benitez Managing Director – North America and Chief Executive
Hispanic Teens Eschew Mobile Ads – Hispanic American teenagers are particularly strong users of mobile technologies but they don’t necessarily respond to advertising through that channel, according to a new report from Forrester Research. :: from www.cutimes.com
Immigration law already hitting Georgia farmers – Charles Hall, executive director of the Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Grower’s Association. “Farmers are short on harvest labor 30 to 50 percent. You don’t have a whole lot of window — that crop has to come out or it’ll spoil.” :: from www.gainesvilletimes.com
More Business News
PR: As Revenue Soars, So Does ESN’s Ranking in Hispanic Business List of Top 500 Companies – No. 133
Convicts or Illegals: Georgia Hunts for Farmworkers As Tough Immigration Law Takes Hold :: from www.time.com
Vesper Public Relations Adds New Clients :: from www.hispanicprblog.com
Sales Leads: BB&T, Chrysler, AT&T, MasterCard… :: from www.portada-online.com
Changing places: Denise D. Jimenez, Roberto Ruiz, Sandra Thomas, Marco Flores, Ad :: from www.portada-online.com
PR: BB&T emerges as a vital link for Hispanic consumers
Miami Homes For Sale Are Now Increasingly Being Sought After By Many Hispanic First-Time Homebuyers :: from www.turks.us
Congressional Hispanic Caucus declines to intervene on behalf of Dodgers owner Frank McCourt :: from www.latimes.com
The BBC’s Editorial Compliance Unit has reprimanded the popular automotive program “Top Gear” for some crude comments about Mexicans. :: from www.laht.com
State Farm Insurance, a leading insurer of cars, homes, and watercrafts in the U.S. is now a signature sponsor for the Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. :: from www.news-press.com
Mexican Archaeological Sites, Museums Drew 18 Million Visitors in 2010 :: from www.laht.com
Goya Foods celebrates 75 year anniversary, looks to future :: from www.nj.com
Tri-City Hispanic-owned businesses grow 33% – Washington State :: from www.tri-cityherald.com
Hispanic grocery stores find booming market in central Valley – California :: from www.fresnobee.com
Young ‘Financial Literacy Ambassadors’ Ready to ‘Bootstrap’ East LALearning how to manage money should start when your young, says Pan American Bank CEO Jesse Torres :: from egpnews.com
Immigration News
House Republicans—Led by Reps. Smith, Gallegly, and King—Declare Open Season on Immigrants :: from americasvoiceonline.org
Undocumented immigrants are coming out of America’s closet :: from www.theglobeandmail.com
Should Americans Get Permission from the Federal Government Before Being Allowed to Start a New Job? That’s One of the Questions for Congressional Supporters of the New E-Verify Bill :: from blogs.forbes.com
Convicts or Illegals: Georgia Hunts for Farmworkers As Tough Immigration Law Takes Hold :: from www.time.com
A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked parts of an Indiana immigration law cracking down on illegal immigrants, in a ruling handed down a week before the bill was to go into effect. :: from www.reuters.com
67 Sueños: Sharing the Stories of Undocumented Latino Youths :: from newlatina.net
Old Texas meets new in ‘sanctuary cities’ debate :: from www.beaumontenterprise.com
Alvaro Huerta: Stop blaming immigrants :: from www.startribune.com
Texas Senator John Cornyn Heckled At NALEO Over DREAM Act :: from newstaco.com
New laws that punish businesses in neighboring states for hiring illegal immigrants won’t bring an influx of undocumented workers into Maryland :: from www.gazette.net
Immigration reform took center stage Saturday at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials’ 28th annual conference. :: from www.mysanantonio.com
Immigration law already hitting Georgia farmers – Charles Hall, executive director of the Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Grower’s Association. “Farmers are short on harvest labor 30 to 50 percent. You don’t have a whole lot of window — that crop has to come out or it’ll spoil.” :: from www.gainesvilletimes.com
Is Idaho’s Raul Labrador GOP immigration key? :: from www.politico.com
Baseball Stars won’t stand on Arizona soapbox over SB1070 :: from www.bostonherald.com
Large crowds carrying candles and wearing white marched quietly Saturday in a demonstration organized by churches and other faith-based groups against Alabama’s tough new law cracking down on illegal immigration – Birmingham :: from www.usatoday.com
A recent ruling by a federal judge has reignited the debate over immigration reform among Hoosiers. :: from www.theindychannel.com
PR: Immigration Action Update from the White House
Immigration Kudos to ICE and USCIS — Now All of Us Must Get to Work :: from www.nationofimmigrators.com
Politics (minus Immigration and Election 2012)
Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX) Unveils GOP’s Jobs Plan, Also Known As “Grapes of Wrath: The Sequel” :: from americasvoiceonline.org
State Rep. Joaquín Castro said Friday he will run for Congress next year in a new district created by Republicans that includes parts of Austin and downtown San Antonio – twin brother of San Antonio’s popular Mayor Julián Castro – Texas :: from www.mysanantonio.com
Victor Landa: Want Latinos To Vote? Just Ask :: from newstaco.com
Venezuela’s Hugo Chávez ends absence from public eye with ‘winning’ tweets amid rumors of ill health :: from www.nydailynews.com
Elected Latinos take on educational issues – NALEO :: from www.mysanantonio.com
Video: Denver’s Political powerhouse Paul Sandoval faces high-stakes campaign against pancreatic cancer :: from www.denverpost.com
Puerto Rico Gov. Luis Fortuno says he is running for re-election next year. :: from www.google.com
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez picked her economy minister, Amado Boudou, to be her vice presidential running mate as she seeks re-election in October :: from www.reuters.com
A Jersey City resident has been named executive director of the state’s Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development. – Gov. Christie appointed Abraham Lopez :: from www.nj.com
The quiet strength of Carolina Reyes: Texas Congressman’s unassuming wife is a force at home and in Washington :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Pofile: Palmero Galindo is the Hispanic and immigrant liaison for the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana :: from www.journalgazette.net
Hispanic Star and New District Threaten Doggett – Texas politics: Joaquin Castro vs Lloyd Doggett :: from www.nytimes.com
Massachusetts Redistricting – Proposal would create Latino-heavy legislative districts — and make targets out of Baddour and Finegold :: from www.eagletribune.com
Election 2012
Glenn Llopis: Who Really Owns the 2012 Hispanic Vote? :: from blogs.forbes.com
Rick Perry’s gran problema Latino :: from burntorangereport.com
Health and Education
On her own: One young Latina strives for college success – By Angela Villanueva :: from www.latinalista.net
LULAC leaders critical of new Irving ISD trustees, support superintendent – Texas :: from irvingblog.dallasnews.com
Elected Latinos take on educational issues – NALEO :: from www.mysanantonio.com
Awaiting freedom: La Fe teacher finds new pupils in Juárez prison – video :: from www.elpasotimes.com
15 Years After His Death, Wichita Teen Ruben Molina Continues To Save Lives :: from www.wibw.com
Mobile Devices in Classroom Give English Learners A Leg-Up :: from newamericamedia.org
Summer program helps Hispanic high schoolers prepare for college – at King’s College, Pennsylvania :: from thetimes-tribune.com
Young ‘Financial Literacy Ambassadors’ Ready to ‘Bootstrap’ East LALearning how to manage money should start when your young, says Pan American Bank CEO Jesse Torres :: from egpnews.com
Additional US Hispanic/Latino News
PR: Six organizations join NCLR’s affiliate network
PR: Cox Enterprises and The League of United Latin American Citizens Announce National Partnership
Census proves Latino population has grown in Trenton, New Jersey :: from www.nj.com
PR: St. Louis Casa de Salud Receives $20,000 Contribution from Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation
Ryan Richins, a student at Northern Arizona University, is seeking research assistance from residents of the Gila Valley. Richins is attempting to answer the question, “When did the first Hispanic residents of the Gila Valley arrive here and where did they come from?” :: from www.eacourier.com
Hispanic youths face unique struggles – Fond du Lac, Wisconsin :: from www.fdlreporter.com
For Puerto Ricans, what will it be — state, colony or nation? :: from www2.tbo.com
Mets’ Jose Reyes, The Best Player In New York :: from newyork.cbslocal.com
Tens of thousands of people are expected to make their way to the Tri-State this week for a special conference. LULAC-or the League of United Latin American Citizens-will hold their annual convention at the Duke Energy Center beginning on Wednesday. :: from www.local12.com
Standing room only for U.S.-Mexico, or soccer finding a niche :: from tucsoncitizen.com
International News
Posted on: June 27th, 2011Contrary to popular belief, Mexico winning cartel war :: from www.chron.com
Mexican troops have taken over the policing of 22 Tamaulipas cities and towns, including Nuevo Laredo, Reynosa and Matamoros :: from www.chron.com
Venezuela’s Hugo Chávez ends absence from public eye with ‘winning’ tweets amid rumors of ill health :: from www.nydailynews.com
“Even the children begin to take up arms” Mgr. Vera Lopez denounces the recruitment of minors on behalf of organized crime – Mexico :: from www.fides.org
The widow of the Mexican man who died in the northern city of Tijuana after U.S. Border Patrol agents opened fire from their side of the international boundary rejects the claim that her husband hurled rocks at the agents. :: from www.laht.com
Awaiting freedom: La Fe teacher finds new pupils in Juárez prison – video :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Mexican Archaeological Sites, Museums Drew 18 Million Visitors in 2010 :: from www.laht.com
Latin American Rural Women Meet in Cuba – the third International Meeting of Rural Women :: from www.plenglish.com
Honduran President Lobo Sosa Announces Permanent Shark Sanctuary
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez picked her economy minister, Amado Boudou, to be her vice presidential running mate as she seeks re-election in October :: from www.reuters.com
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