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Hispanic y Latino News Summary :: November 24th, 2009 Edition :: 5 Minutes to Empowerment

Tomas — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:24:54 +0000

Hispanic/Latino News Essentials --»

So do you think Lou Dobbs will get the Hispanic vote in 2012? :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com

Raul Humberto Yzaguirre, 70, a veteran activist in the civil rights struggle of Hispanics in the United States, has been accepted by the Dominican Government as new American ambassador in the country. :: from www.dominicantoday.com

The Republican National Committee has hired Alex Castellanos, a long-time political strategist and GOP consultant, as an adviser. :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Telemundo’s disastrous Dobbs interview – “Interestingly enough, Dobbs was no bully and with his calm tone actually made his interviewer,” María Celeste,” look like a fool” :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com

Sarah Palin uninformed on Latino issues – A top adviser on Hispanic issues to John McCain’s presidential campaign said Sunday that a joint interview with McCain and Sarah Palin planned for Univision last fall had to be canceled because Palin was unprepared to discuss Latin America policy. :: from www.politico.com

Hispanic Caucus Finally Wake Up: It’s About Time :: from xicanopwr.com

The New General Market – Current trends suggest expanding Latino influence will blur the lines and Hispanic and general markets will collide, with the resulting merger revealing a new, evolved American general market :: from www.poder360.com

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Francisco Rodriguez Dead: Boxer Dies After Collapsing At Fight :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Allow Undocumented Immigrants to Purchase Health Care – New Senate bill includes inhumane provision barring undocumented immigrants from purchasing health care with their own money :: from latinola.com

LULAC has redesigned their website – (look much better imho – on a tech note there are a few RSS problems) :: from www.lulac.org

As Senate preps for healthcare debate, petition gets underway to include undocumented immigrants :: from www.latinalista.net

LULAC is asking a judge to prevent Ohio state officials from canceling the registrations of more than 40,000 vehicles apparently driven by undocumented immigrants. – filed the lawsuit against state officials in Franklin County Common Pleas Court this morning. :: from www.dispatch.com

The mayor of a wealthy suburb (San Pedro Garza Garcia) of Monterrey said Monday that he has sent his family to the United States for their own safety as he pursues his campaign against extortion and kidnapping gangs. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Adolph Carranza remembers an unusual holiday donation from the Salvation Army. – New StoryCorps Historia :: from www.storycorps.org

Jose Fernandez tells his wife, Teresita, about the first Thanksgiving he spent in the United States. – New StoryCorps Historia :: from www.storycorps.org

Hispanic Thanksgivings produce family-filled feasts :: from www.retrieverweekly.com

Jose Garces Named Food Network’s Next Iron Chef :: from www.latina.com

Interview with Bebel Gilberto- she just released a new album titled All In One :: from www.latina.com

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Thalía toma 30 pastillas diarias – La cantante aseguró que así es como combate la enfermedad de Lyme que adquirió hace unos años :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

On ‘She Wolf,’ Shakira has shifted her sound for her third English-language CD, from cumbia-tinged rock to snappy electro-pop. :: from www.nydailynews.com

Jose Garces Named Food Network’s Next Iron Chef :: from www.latina.com

Interview with Bebel Gilberto- she just released a new album titled All In One :: from www.latina.com

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Ana Isabelle de Puerto Rico is chosen ¡Viva el Sueño! Latin music superstar :: from hispanicad.com

mun2 partners with Nacional Records for the U.S. television premiere of Manu Chao’s live concert in Bayonne, France entitiled, “Baionarena.” The one hour “mun2 Presents: Manu Chao” special airs Friday, November 27th at 12am midnight ET/PT, and repeats on Sunday November 29th 11pm ET/PT. :: from hispanicad.com

AVENTURA Wins The American Music Award For “Favorite Latin Music Artist”

Luis Fonsi: “Miento si digo que estoy bien” – El cantante puertorriqueño habló por primera vez sobre su separación de Adamari López y negó que ésta se deba a terceras personas :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Trasladan a cárcel a cosmetóloga de La Guzmán :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

La estrella colombiana dice que las canciones de su más álbum “She Wolf” (”Loba”), que salió a la venta esta semana, son una reflexión de una mujer en busca de su príncipe azul. :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com

Hispanic/Latino Business News --»

Essentials

NAHJ Journalism Awards Honor the Best of 2008

The New General Market – Current trends suggest expanding Latino influence will blur the lines and Hispanic and general markets will collide, with the resulting merger revealing a new, evolved American general market :: from www.poder360.com

Quepasa Finally Poised to Profit? Growing Latin Social Networking Site Says ‘Si’ :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com

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Texas Right of Way Associates Announces: We Are a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)

Hispanics have found a higher profile with the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce in the past year, with more outreach efforts planned, chamber officials said Monday. :: from lubbockonline.com

Mega TV Now Available Throughout The Entire Island of Puerto Rico

Watch the sketcher en español at KUNS-TV Noticiero Noroeste – Seattle :: from seattletimes.nwsource.com

América TeVe and CaribeVisión Merge – Miami :: from www.poder360.com

Ricardo Salinas Breaks Ground for What Will Be the Most Modern Television Studio in Latin America – Mexico City

Brazil replaces Mexico as China’s top market in Latin America and boosts its surplus as well. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com

Mega TV available island wide in Puerto Rico :: from hispanicad.com

Reviewed: Sin Patron: Stories From Argentina’s Worker-Run Factories, edited by Lavaca, 320 pages, Haymarket Books, 2007. :: from upsidedownworld.org

MejorAmor.com, the Internet’s Leading Hispanic Buscar Pareja Service, Challenges All Latino and Hispanic Singles in the United States as Well as Other Countries Around the World to Find Their Mejor Amor for This Holiday Season

Texas Secretary of State Esperanza “Hope” Andrade was the keynote speaker at The National Society of Hispanic MBAs’ 11th Annual Gala on Nov. 5. :: from www.mysanantonio.com

LOPEZ NEGRETE COMMUNCIATIONS GARNERS TOP HONORS AT THE 54TH ANNUAL ART DIRECTORS CLUB OF HOUSTON AWARDS SHOW

Outstanding Hispanic: Carmen Baez – President of the Latin America Diversified Agency (DAS) :: from theamericano.com

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Zoot-suit wearing “Pancho Claus” has been discharged from a Houston hospital after treatment for an apparent heart attack.- Actor Richard Reyes :: from www.chron.com

Junot Díaz, author of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao,” will host a reading and book signing at Connecticut College Dec. 2. :: from aspen.conncoll.edu

Latino Coast Guard officer honored by national Hispanic engineer award – Lieutenant Commander César Acosta :: from latinalista.net

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of East Tennessee and the YWCA Knoxville said Tuesday they have received a federal grant to provide services to victims of violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. :: from www.knoxnews.com

NCLR: The Faces Behind the FBI Hate Crime Statistics

Hartford Fire Chief to Retire-City Promotes 1st Latino Chief – Edward Casares, Jr. :: from www.inqnews.com

When will immigration be loved? :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com

About 350 Latino underclassmen from 11 northwest suburban high schools explored the campus of Harper College, getting a sample of what their lives could be like if they pursue higher education. 8th annual Latino Summit :: from www.pioneerlocal.com

Latinos have had a profound influence on boxing, particularly in smaller-weight divisions, evident by 21 nominees in the ongoing “World’s Greatest Ever Boxer” (“WGEB”) promotion. :: from philboxing.com

Virginia’s Assistant Secretary of Education, Douglas Garcia, says the Department of Education will focus on improving Hispanic college attendance numbers. :: from www.whsv.com

International News :: English + Español --»

Brazil replaces Mexico as China’s top market in Latin America and boosts its surplus as well. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com

In El Salvador, a grim reflection, and a glimmer of hope – The president has bestowed the country’s highest honor on six Jesuit priests massacred 20 years ago, more evidence that peaceful change is possible, if slow to come. :: from www.latimes.com

The mayor of a wealthy suburb (San Pedro Garza Garcia) of Monterrey said Monday that he has sent his family to the United States for their own safety as he pursues his campaign against extortion and kidnapping gangs. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Expert: Juárez violence a ‘terrorist war’ :: from www.elpasotimes.com

Mexican Mennonites Impacted by Drug Violence :: from ourlatinamerica.blogspot.com

So do you think Lou Dobbs will get the Hispanic vote in 2012?

Tomas — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:12:44 +0000

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Texas Right of Way Associates Announces: We Are a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)

Tomas — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:12:27 +0000

Texas Right of Way Associates/TRWA, Inc. announced today they are doing business as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).

“I am pleased to announce TRWA, Inc. is the only Hispanic Minority Business Enterprise Right of Way Acquisitions and Land Survey company doing business in the Barnett Shale and Haynesville Shale plays” Don Valden, CEO, TRWA, Inc. was quoted.

“My brother Ted Valdez, President, and I came to realize that many energy companies in the Barnett Shale and the Haynesville Shale plays want to do business with minority owned companies however there are only a few women owned companies (Women Minority Business Enterprise) and no Hispanic owned companies, until now.” Valden said.

Though the two are brothers, Don Valden, 13 years Ted’s senior, has a slightly different last name that he said reflects an earlier social climate in Texas. “When I was growing up, having a Latin surname could be a disadvantage in the business world,” he said. “We have two uncles who were in business and they changed their names as well – just one letter difference.”

Don Valden has been in the oil & gas industry for over 28 years and in 2003 was one of the first right of way acquisition agents in the Barnett Shale play. “I have worked for some of the top energy companies in the world such as Koch Industries, Devon Energy and EOG Resources.” Valden said.

TRWA, Inc. has staffed energy companies with trained Right of Way agents, Land Title agents and Administrators for several years.

TRWA, Inc. offers professional Land Survey services in the Barnett Shale and the Haynesville Shale plays as well.

The Barnett Shale Training Center and the Haynesville Shale Training Center is where Mr. Valden has been teaching courses in Right of Way acquisitions, negotiations, land title research, engineering, plats, land value, document preparation and pipeline & utility construction. Mr. Valden has hundreds of graduates working in the field in many states around the USA.

For more information or to schedule a meeting/interview contact Rebecca Castro, call 817-361-8839 or the website www.TexasRightofWay.com or www.AmericanRightofWay.co

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Contact Information
TRWA, Inc.
Don Valden
817-361-8839
rcastro@texasrightofway.com
www.Texasrightofway.com

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Hispanics have found a higher profile with the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce in the past year, with more outreach efforts planned, chamber officials said Monday.

Tomas — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:12:24 +0000

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Zoot-suit wearing “Pancho Claus” has been discharged from a Houston hospital after treatment for an apparent heart attack.- Actor Richard Reyes

Tomas — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:11:29 +0000

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Mega TV Now Available Throughout The Entire Island of Puerto Rico

Tomas — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:10:12 +0000

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) (NASDAQ: SBSA) announced today that starting Monday, November 23, 2009 its television programming will be seen on the entire island of Puerto Rico. Due to an acquisition of new technology, audiences will be able to tune in to the channel over the air through a converter box, as well as on cable and satellite.

The broadcast frequency for the over the air signal via a converter box will be Channel 60. Cable and satellite users can watch Mega TV® on Choice Channel 16, Liberty Channel 45, OneLink Channel 60, DIRECTV Channel 169 and Dish Network Channel 60.

"With these new signals, not only will everyone on the Island be able to watch our programming, we will also have a clearer image. For geographical reasons, most of our households without cable or satellite couldn't receive our signal in the past. With this new technology, everyone on the island will enjoy Mega TV's popular and impactful programming," said Luis Roldan, Senior Vice President, and General Manager for SBS and Mega TV® in Puerto Rico. "We are very pleased with the acceptance that the Puerto Rican community has given us and we are committed to keep on bringing excellent programming."

"We believe that these new affiliates in Puerto Rico will enormously help our growth plan, and will guarantee our position as a leading competitor in Hispanic television," said Cynthia Hudson-Fernandez, Chief Creative Officer and Executive Vice President for SBS and Managing Director of Mega TV®. "Our audience on the island has been faithful to our programming from day one, and we promise to reciprocate with the best we can offer."

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is the largest publicly traded Hispanic-controlled media and entertainment company in the United States. SBS owns and/or operates 21 radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, including the #1 Spanish-language radio station in America, WSKQ-FM in New York City, as well as leading radio stations airing the Tropical, Mexican Regional, Spanish Adult Contemporary and Urban format genres. The Company also owns and operates Mega TV®, a television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. SBS also produces live concerts and events in the major U.S. markets and Puerto Rico. In addition, the Company operates www.LaMusica.com, a bilingual Spanish-English online site providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. The Company's corporate Web site can be accessed at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

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Junot Díaz, author of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao,” will host a reading and book signing at Connecticut College Dec. 2.

Tomas — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:09:24 +0000

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Watch the sketcher en español at KUNS-TV Noticiero Noroeste – Seattle

Tomas — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:08:45 +0000

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Latino Coast Guard officer honored by national Hispanic engineer award – Lieutenant Commander César Acosta

Tomas — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:07:05 +0000

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The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of East Tennessee and the YWCA Knoxville said Tuesday they have received a federal grant to provide services to victims of violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.

Tomas — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:03:24 +0000

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América TeVe and CaribeVisión Merge – Miami

Tomas — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:02:23 +0000

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Ricardo Salinas Breaks Ground for What Will Be the Most Modern Television Studio in Latin America – Mexico City

Tomas — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:01:41 +0000

TV Azteca, S.A. de C.V. (BMV: TVAZTCA; Latibex: XTZA), one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language television programming in the world, announced today the groundbreaking of the most modern dramatic television studio in Latin America, an event led by Grupo Salinas Founder and Chairman Ricardo Salinas. The celebration was joined by actors, executives, producers and other TV Azteca personnel.

TV Azteca is proud to present today the project of new Azteca Novelas facilities, which will allow the production of improved dramatic series of high quality with increased efficiency that will imply cost savings.

This innovative development includes the creation of seven new studios with a total area of more than 5,700 m(2), the only one of its kind in Latin America. The largest of the studios will be 1,150 m(2) for producing musical events such as the "La Academia" musical reality concerts. The new studios are specifically designed for producing in high definition, with the high production standards of TV Azteca in a design that takes full advantage of every square meter.

Always a step ahead, TV Azteca once again sets the standard for novela production with cutting edge technology.

Company Profile

TV Azteca is one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language television programming in the world, operating two national television networks in Mexico, Azteca 13 and Azteca 7, through more than 300 owned and operated stations across the country. TV Azteca affiliates include Azteca America Network, a new broadcast television network focused on the rapidly growing U.S. Hispanic market, and Azteca Web, an Internet company for North American Spanish speakers.

TV Azteca is a Grupo Salinas company (www.gruposalinas.com), a group of dynamic, fast growing, and technologically advanced companies focused on creating shareholder value and improving society through excellence. Created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas, Grupo Salinas operates as a management development and decision forum for the top leaders of member companies.

Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Other risks that may affect TV Azteca and its subsidiaries are identified in documents sent to securities authorities.

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Raul Humberto Yzaguirre, 70, a veteran activist in the civil rights struggle of Hispanics in the United States, has been accepted by the Dominican Government as new American ambassador in the country.

Tomas — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:58:55 +0000

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Brazil replaces Mexico as China’s top market in Latin America and boosts its surplus as well.

Tomas — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:54:04 +0000

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The Republican National Committee has hired Alex Castellanos, a long-time political strategist and GOP consultant, as an adviser.

Tomas — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:53:41 +0000

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Francisco Rodriguez Dead: Boxer Dies After Collapsing At Fight

Tomas — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:53:22 +0000

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Ana Isabelle de Puerto Rico is chosen ¡Viva el Sueño! Latin music superstar

Tomas — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:51:31 +0000

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Mega TV available island wide in Puerto Rico

Tomas — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:51:14 +0000

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mun2 partners with Nacional Records for the U.S. television premiere of Manu Chao’s live concert in Bayonne, France entitiled, “Baionarena.” The one hour “mun2 Presents: Manu Chao” special airs Friday, November 27th at 12am midnight ET/PT, and repeats on Sunday November 29th 11pm ET/PT.

Tomas — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:49:30 +0000

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Thalía toma 30 pastillas diarias – La cantante aseguró que así es como combate la enfermedad de Lyme que adquirió hace unos años

Tomas — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:48:41 +0000

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