HispanicTips’ Latino News Summary – September 21st, 2011
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Essential: Medicare Cuts To Affect Latino Seniors Most :: from www.kpbs.org jump to Essentials section
I also highly recommend this if you have 12 minutes to spare Video: Love for Abuela Grillo – beautiful short animated film, inspired by a myth from the Bolivian lowlands – relevant to water resources and water politics
Cultura: 100 Stars You Never Knew Were Latino! :: from www.latina.com and Five Things You’re Doing Wrong With Mexican Food – By Gustavo Arellano :: from blogs.ocweekly.com jump to Cultura section
Business: NBCUniversal Names Emilio Romano President of Telemundo :: from www.hollywoodreporter.com trumps all of the Hispanic Television Summit news in the Biz section today – jump to Business section
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- Politics & Election 2012
- Health & Education,
- Additional US Hispanic News
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Hispanic/Latino News Essentials
The Obama administration had deported about 1.06 million as of September 12, against 1.57 million in Bush’s two full presidential terms. :: from www.wtvr.com
Love for Abuela Grillo – beautiful short animated film, inspired by a myth from the Bolivian lowlands – relevant to water resources and water politics :: from colorlines.com
NPR: Latina Moms Find Advice, Community In ‘MamiVerse’ :: from www.npr.org
Medicare Cuts To Affect Latino Seniors Most :: from www.kpbs.org
Latino in America 2: In Her Corner – Educator and Parent Guide :: from www.cnn.com
Zumba instructor is inspiration in motion – Corina Gutierrez waves her arms, claps her hands, pumps her chest and swivels from side to side. And when the rest of her Zumba class spins, she twirls her motorized wheelchair with a touch of the control. :: from www.mysanantonio.com
The number of immigration bills proposed in state capitals reached a record 1,592 this year, but the number actually signed into law fell by one–fourth, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. :: from www.ncsl.org
The Top Props For The Stereotypical Latino :: from www.newstaco.com
Mexico horror: Suspected drug traffickers drove two trucks to a main avenue in a Mexican Gulf coast city and dumped 35 slaying victims during rush hour while gunmen stood guard and pointed their weapons at frightened motorists. :: from www.usatoday.com
HB 87, Georgia’s Arizona-Style Law, Is Not About Race? – By Jerry Gonzalez, Executive Director of the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials (GALEO) :: from www.newstaco.com
in case you missed it: HispanicTips’ Latino News Summary – September 20th, 2011
Cultura Essentials
Video: Sofia Vergara Sings In Season Three Premiere of Modern Family – funny :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Videos: Gringo Cubano- Jeff Stoffa :: from www.theyucadiaries.com
Demi Lovato’s new album goes to #1 on iTunes :: from lateengossip.com
Santana Lopez’s 10 Best Lines of All Time on ‘Glee’ :: from www.latina.com
The Taste: The Best of Los Angeles’ Gourmet Taco Scene :: from latinofoodie.com
Meet Thalía’s Son, Matthew Alejandro! :: from www.latina.com
Slow Down! Why Some Languages Sound So Fast :: from www.time.com
100 Stars You Never Knew Were Latino! :: from www.latina.com
Barcelona: Gaudi’s iconic Sagrada Familia (Holy Family) basilica, begun in the 1880s, will be completed in 15 to 17 years :: from www.laht.com
The struggle to save the Museo Alameda hinges on a big bottle – San Antonio, TX :: from sacurrent.com
The only problem with Justin Torres’s “We The Animals” is that I’m left wishing the 125-page book was longer. – sits nicely alongside Piri Thomas’s “Down These Mean Streets” and Junot Díaz’s “Drown” for its focus on Latino self-identity and the exploration of color lines within the color line. :: from www.press-citizen.com
Five Things You’re Doing Wrong With Mexican Food – By Gustavo Arellano :: from blogs.ocweekly.com
in case you missed it: HispanicTips’ Latino Cultura News Summary – September 20th, 2011
Entertainment & Musica
Video: Sofia Vergara Sings In Season Three Premiere of Modern Family – funny :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Juanes Unveils New “Peace Without Borders” Video in Geneva :: from www.latina.com
Video: Behind the Scenes with Selena Gomez As ‘We Own the Night’ Tour Wraps :: from www.latina.com
Stream: Alex Anwandter – “Tatuaje” :: from www.clubfonograma.com
Tatiana Gets Full Parental Guardianship of her two children :: from www.latingossip.com
Video: Miguelito Tu Bandera New Version :: from lateengossip.com
Video: Odio París – Cuando nadie pone un disco :: from www.clubfonograma.com
Demi Lovato’s new album goes to #1 on iTunes :: from lateengossip.com
Cote de Pablo Dishes on the New Season of ‘NCIS’ :: from www.latina.com
Bruno Mars Kicks Off Paris Vacation Contest :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Gloria Estefan on Latinas: “We are smarter because we let the men think they are” :: from www.latina.com
Star Tracker: J.R. Martinez, Charlie Sheen, Selena Gomez and more! :: from www.latina.com
Luis Fonsi Nails National Anthem at NFL Game -Dolphins VS Texans :: from www.latingossip.com
Don’t ask “Why,” just download She’s A Tease’ single for Free on iTunes :: from music.remezcla.com
Joey Montana’s Exclusive Track “Quinceañera,” Latina’s Anniversary Tune! :: from www.latina.com
Santana Lopez’s 10 Best Lines of All Time on ‘Glee’ :: from www.latina.com
MP3: Capullo – “Pretextos” :: from www.clubfonograma.com
Lesson Learned: Don’t Take Photos of Penélope Cruz’s Son :: from www.latina.com
Star Tracker: Daddy Yankee, Selena Gomez, Paz de la Huerta and more! :: from www.latina.com
Q&A: Caifanes, “La Vida da Zapes Celestiales” :: from music.remezcla.com
Christian Chavez is a Scary Zombie :: from lateengossip.com
Ricky Martin Cancels Concert Over Muscle Pains :: from www.latingossip.com
Meet Thalía’s Son, Matthew Alejandro! :: from www.latina.com
Criss Angel proposes in Mexico to girlfriend Sandra Gonzalez :: from www.lasvegasweekly.com
Manu Chao protests Arizona’s anti-illegal immigration law :: from univisionnews.tumblr.com
Video: Beatriz Luengo presents her new CD in Miami :: from univisionnews.tumblr.com
Salma Hayek Launches New Beauty Line With CVS :: from www.stylelist.com
100 Stars You Never Knew Were Latino! :: from www.latina.com
San Sebastian Film Festival Obsessed with Hollywood, Latino Flicks, and Food :: from blogs.miaminewtimes.com
An Argentine businessman is seeking to press criminal charges for fraud against Puerto Rican singer Chayanne :: from www.laht.com
Mexican Regional Music Gaining Ground in Hispanic Market – In association with Telemundo television, at the end of October the first edition of the Billboard Mexican Music Awards will be held :: from www.laht.com
The Los Angeles Unified school board on Tuesday approved the name “Carlos Santana Arts Academy” for what has been called Valley Region Elementary School No. 12 in the San Fernando Valley. :: from hosted2.ap.org
A Look At The Latin Grammy Nominees – by NPR Staff :: from www.npr.org
Food
The Taste: The Best of Los Angeles’ Gourmet Taco Scene :: from latinofoodie.com
Can Educating Consumers Help Make Farm Labor Fair? :: from news.yahoo.com
Flan Week: Malbec Flan Alfajor from Argentina {Recipe} :: from www.spanglishbaby.com
More Cultura News
Mariano Rivera Sr., father of Yankees closer, and family at Stadium to support Mo on historic day :: from www.nydailynews.com
Mariano Rivera: The greatest of all time :: from univisionnews.tumblr.com
Love for Abuela Grillo – beautiful short animated film, inspired by a myth from the Bolivian lowlands – relevant to water resources and water politics :: from colorlines.com
NPR: Latina Moms Find Advice, Community In ‘MamiVerse’ :: from www.npr.org
Mexican Vampire Woman Maria Jose Cristerna Immortalized In Wax By Ripley’s :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Yoani Sanchez: The Lesser Basilica – Cuba :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Here’s some news happening this week with Latino authors – nice roundup :: from hispanicreader.com
Fiesta Latina 2011 Set for Sunday – The Oakland Raiders will celebrate Hispanic Heritage in and around this Sunday’s game between the Raiders and the New York Jets. :: from www.raiders.com
Latino in America 2: In Her Corner – Educator and Parent Guide :: from www.cnn.com
Colleges, libraries lead way on Hispanic Heritage events in San Antonio, TX :: from blog.mysanantonio.com
You Are More Than Good Enough by Gloria Rodriguez :: from mylatinovoice.com
Latindoctrinate /ˈlatəˌinˈdäktrəˌnāt/: (Verb) – Definition :: from www.juantornoe.com
PR: LATINO LEADERS TO MAKE VOICE HEARD AT VATICAN CITY
“Gustavo’s Awesome Lecture Series!” Returns This Month to Fullerton Public Library with Lalo Alcaraz, OC Register Reporters–and More! – California :: from blogs.ocweekly.com
Zumba instructor is inspiration in motion – Corina Gutierrez waves her arms, claps her hands, pumps her chest and swivels from side to side. And when the rest of her Zumba class spins, she twirls her motorized wheelchair with a touch of the control. :: from www.mysanantonio.com
A mummy, apparently of a young woman, was abandoned on a Lima street along with ancient ceramic artifacts :: from www.laht.com
The Math Behind “Class Warfare”–And a Middle Class Under Attack :: from newamericamedia.org
Latino stars shine on HBO – Documentary by ‘Black List’ director :: from www.concordmonitor.com
The Top Props For The Stereotypical Latino :: from www.newstaco.com
PHOTOS: 14 Latino Fashion Icons :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
First-time novelist Justin Torres’ slim coming-of-age tale explodes off the page :: from www.theolympian.com
Gustavo Arellano: ¡ASK A MEXICAN!: Smoking Pot and Talking Heads :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Judge Alex Ferrer: A Debt I Can’t Repay :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Hispanic Heritage Month events in Buffalo, NY :: from www.democratandchronicle.com
Business Essentials
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce honors Goya Foods as industry icon – Goya Food leverages strong brand recognition as country’s largest Hispanic-owned food company :: from www.sun-sentinel.com
Hispanic Television Summit: The Hispanic Market Is The General Market – Executives Note Latino Growth, But Tiering, Content, Ad Spending Remain Problematic :: from www.multichannel.com
PR: Discovery Familia Unveils Landmark Hispanic Mom Study Showcasing How Her World Revolves and Evolves
Hispanic TV Summit: Level Of Ad Spending Is ‘Disgusting’: Vidal’s Ruiz – Panelists discuss return on investment, media diversification :: from www.broadcastingcable.com
Farmers in one of Alabama’s leading agricultural areas asked legislators Monday to make emergency changes to the state’s tough new law against illegal immigration, saying millions of dollars of crops are at risk in coming weeks because of a sudden lack of hands for harvest. :: from www.tuscaloosanews.com
Hispanic TV Summit: Gadsby: SMG Multicultural Is A Story Of Leadership – SMG Latin America, U.S. Multicultural CEO Accepts Achievement In Hispanic Television Award :: from www.multichannel.com
Racial and Economic Profiling in Google Ads: A Preliminary Investigation – interesting :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
NBCUniversal Names Emilio Romano President of Telemundo :: from www.hollywoodreporter.com
Mexican Regional Music Gaining Ground in Hispanic Market – In association with Telemundo television, at the end of October the first edition of the Billboard Mexican Music Awards will be held :: from www.laht.com
Hispanic TV Summit: Are Latino Viewers Underserved? – Quality, marketing of content are key across linear, advanced platforms :: from www.broadcastingcable.com
in case you missed it: HispanicTips’ Latino Business News Summary – September 20th, 2011
More Business News
PR: USHCC Names Johnson & Johnson 2011 Corporation of the Year at 32nd Annual National Convention
Hispanic TV Market Brings Familiar Refrain :: from www.mediapost.com
eMarketer Interview: Kraft Finds Food Means Love for Hispanic Moms :: from www.emarketer.com
The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo came to Miami Beach, and exhibitors networked, sold and sourced Hispanic-owned businesses’ goods and services. :: from www.miamiherald.com
New Social Network Launches For Fútbol Fans – Pnera.com :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Toothpaste Industry Looking To Target Latinos :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Wireless Policies Key to Hispanic Business Growth, Panel Says :: from politic365.com
Hispanic TV Summit: ESPN’s Keller Wants to Break Down Walls Between English and Spanish Programming – Talks about Hispanic audience crossing over from ESPN Deportes to ESPN :: from www.broadcastingcable.com
Bass Pro rejected minority applicants, feds allege :: from www.chron.com
PR: American Airlines Launches Aprendi.com, First-Ever U.S. Social Travel Website in Spanish
Hispanic TV Summit: Post Foods, Jencarlos Canela “Think Positively” – Branded promotion boosts cereal’s market share among Hispanics :: from www.broadcastingcable.com
Salma Hayek Launches New Beauty Line With CVS :: from www.stylelist.com
Puerto Rican officials want the U.S. Congress to pass legislation giving federal tax breaks to companies that create jobs on the Caribbean island, where unemployment tops 16 percent. :: from www.laht.com
WWF: Mexican Government Should Pull Permits on Tourism Project in Baja :: from www.laht.com
PR: United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Inducts 35 Corporations Into Million Dollar Club
Mandatory E-Verify: An Enforcement Proposal Even Conservatives Don’t Like :: from immigrationimpact.com
Immigration News
The Obama administration had deported about 1.06 million as of September 12, against 1.57 million in Bush’s two full presidential terms. :: from www.wtvr.com
Alabama law enforcement committee receives ICE partnership award
Manu Chao protests Arizona’s anti-illegal immigration law :: from univisionnews.tumblr.com
In Mississippi, Promise of Immigration Changes Does not Equal Lessening of Immigrant Fears :: from vivirlatino.com
Farmers in one of Alabama’s leading agricultural areas asked legislators Monday to make emergency changes to the state’s tough new law against illegal immigration, saying millions of dollars of crops are at risk in coming weeks because of a sudden lack of hands for harvest. :: from www.tuscaloosanews.com
The government of President Barack Obama deported almost 1.6 million illegal immigrants in the last two-and-a-half years, according to figures updated in the first half of September. :: from www.plenglish.com
Immigrant rights advocates claim federal immigration raids in Shelbyville were designed to intimidate local Latinos who complained about the way they are treated by law enforcement at a hearing last week – a claim Immigration and Customs Enforcement denies. – Tennessee :: from www.accessnorthga.com
Albor Ruiz: Secure Communities ought to be unplugged :: from www.nydailynews.com
The number of immigration bills proposed in state capitals reached a record 1,592 this year, but the number actually signed into law fell by one–fourth, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. :: from www.ncsl.org
Undocumented Women Forced To Give Birth While Shackled And In Police Custody :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
HB 87, Georgia’s Arizona-Style Law, Is Not About Race? – By Jerry Gonzalez, Executive Director of the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials (GALEO) :: from www.newstaco.com
Video: Private contractors make a killing off Border Crackdown
Mandatory E-Verify: An Enforcement Proposal Even Conservatives Don’t Like :: from immigrationimpact.com
Politics (minus Immigration and Election 2012)
Latinos, blacks threaten legal action over Orange districts – Florida :: from www.orlandosentinel.com
Redistricting Chicago: Hispanics Are a Third of the City, but One-Fifth of City Council :: from articles.chicagotribune.com
Texas Redistricting Trial Shows Anti-Latino GOP Policies :: from www.newstaco.com
Latino voters in Springfield head for polls in small numbers for Mayoral election – Massachusetts :: from www.masslive.com
Front-running candidate Pena Nieto finally announces he’s seeking Mexican presidency :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Latino Republican Dilutes Latino Votes, Lies About It – Aaron Peña in Texas – By Anthony Gutierrez, Deputy Executive Director of the Texas Democratic Party :: from www.newstaco.com
An Interview with Venezuela Presidential Candidate Leopoldo Lopez :: from www.laht.com
Mexican President Felipe Calderon on Tuesday demanded greater U.S. cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking, as well as the development of ways to reduce the traffickers’ profit margins. :: from www.laht.com
Puerto Rican officials want the U.S. Congress to pass legislation giving federal tax breaks to companies that create jobs on the Caribbean island, where unemployment tops 16 percent. :: from www.laht.com
NAM Radio: Latinos and Redistricting :: from newamericamedia.org
Secretary of state asked to investigate Russell Pearce recall candidate Olivia Cortes :: from www.azcentral.com
Election 2012
Miguel Ferrer: HuffPost LatinoVoices – Open For Questions With President Obama :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Rick Perry Fumbles With Hispanics in New York :: from news.feetintwoworlds.org
Can Rick Perry win Hispanic voters? :: from trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com
Key Question of 2012: Do You Represent the People or the Banks? :: from colorlines.com
Obama’s Popularity Falls Among Latinos In 3 Key States – Florida, Colorado, and New Mexico :: from www.newstaco.com
Health and Education
Nearly 40,000 Cuban Youth Study Medicine :: from www.plenglish.com
Medicare Cuts To Affect Latino Seniors Most :: from www.kpbs.org
UNICEF: Cuba, Single Latin American Country without Child Malnutrition :: from www.plenglish.com
Latino in America 2: In Her Corner – Educator and Parent Guide :: from www.cnn.com
Natalie Lagunas fulfills parents’ dream – A Northwestern sophomore and a reserve on the women’s soccer team, Lagunas is the first member of her family to attend college. :: from espn.go.com
Can Educating Consumers Help Make Farm Labor Fair? :: from news.yahoo.com
New Hispanic education group cites concerns in Palm Beach County – Florida :: from www.sun-sentinel.com
The Cambridge Human Rights Commission is mulling a mom’s complaint that a bilingual public school for Spanish-speaking kids has turned into a multicultural language institute for English speakers. – Massachusetts :: from bostonherald.com
The Los Angeles Unified school board on Tuesday approved the name “Carlos Santana Arts Academy” for what has been called Valley Region Elementary School No. 12 in the San Fernando Valley. :: from hosted2.ap.org
The Texas Education Agency has launched an investigation into alleged wrongdoing by El Paso Independent School District Superintendent Lorenzo García that could end his career in Texas public schools :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Additional US Hispanic/Latino News
International News
Posted on: September 21st, 2011Love for Abuela Grillo – beautiful short animated film, inspired by a myth from the Bolivian lowlands – relevant to water resources and water politics :: from colorlines.com
Yoani Sanchez: The Lesser Basilica – Cuba :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Mexico, USA: Triqui Indigenous Migrants Defenseless Against Crime and Police Questioning :: from globalvoicesonline.org
Nearly 40,000 Cuban Youth Study Medicine :: from www.plenglish.com
President Daniel Ortega presented 4,794 land deeds to families from all Managua’s districts during a ceremony at the Catholic University of Nicaragua, saying it was not a gift, but a right. :: from www.plenglish.com
The U.S. blockade of Cuba has cost the Cuban telecommunications industry more than seven billion USD in losses in the last year alone, created obstacles to the purchase of hardware and software, and hindered Cubans’ ability to surf the Internet. :: from www.plenglish.com
UNICEF: Cuba, Single Latin American Country without Child Malnutrition :: from www.plenglish.com
‘Hero Reports’: MIT Collaborates With Mexico Cities To Promote ‘Positivism’ :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
San Sebastian Film Festival Obsessed with Hollywood, Latino Flicks, and Food :: from blogs.miaminewtimes.com
Front-running candidate Pena Nieto finally announces he’s seeking Mexican presidency :: from www.washingtonpost.com
An Interview with Venezuela Presidential Candidate Leopoldo Lopez :: from www.laht.com
Mexican President Felipe Calderon on Tuesday demanded greater U.S. cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking, as well as the development of ways to reduce the traffickers’ profit margins. :: from www.laht.com
Barcelona: Gaudi’s iconic Sagrada Familia (Holy Family) basilica, begun in the 1880s, will be completed in 15 to 17 years :: from www.laht.com
WWF: Mexican Government Should Pull Permits on Tourism Project in Baja :: from www.laht.com
Mexico horror: Suspected drug traffickers drove two trucks to a main avenue in a Mexican Gulf coast city and dumped 35 slaying victims during rush hour while gunmen stood guard and pointed their weapons at frightened motorists. :: from www.usatoday.com
September 20, 2011
A year after the massacre of 72 migrants in San Fernando, north Mexico, journalist Gary Moore visited the town and unpicked some of the mysteries and incongruities in accounts of what happened that night. :: from insightcrime.org
J.P. Morgan: Latin America is strong but not immune to global financial crisis :: from univisionnews.tumblr.com
For Colombia’s Intelligence Agency, Information Sold Cheap to Drug Lords :: from insightcrime.org
A federal appeals court on Monday vacated an order by a New York judge that barred an $18 billion judgment in Ecuador against Chevron related to contamination in the Amazon. :: from www.nytimes.com
Aren’t Cubans People Too? – Is Bill Richardson unaware that on the very same weekend he was in Havana there were over 150 pro-democracy activists arrested? :: from www.capitolhillcubans.com
Entrepreneurs Emerge As Cuba Loosens Control :: from www.npr.org
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