http://www.hispanictips.com A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos Fri, 16 May 2008 15:43:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 en http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/14/sin-city-salseros-in-conjunction-with-david-nieto-present-a-fourth-of-july-holiday-weekend-salsa-dancing-extrvaganza-at-tropicana-hotel-%e2%80%93-las-vegas/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/14/sin-city-salseros-in-conjunction-with-david-nieto-present-a-fourth-of-july-holiday-weekend-salsa-dancing-extrvaganza-at-tropicana-hotel-%e2%80%93-las-vegas/#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 12:50:01 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/14/sin-city-salseros-in-conjunction-with-david-nieto-present-a-fourth-of-july-holiday-weekend-salsa-dancing-extrvaganza-at-tropicana-hotel-%e2%80%93-las-vegas/ "SIN CITY SALSEROS, in conjunction with David Nieto, proudly present the 5th Annual Las Vegas Salsa Congress, running throughout the Independence Day weekend, Friday, July 4th through Sunday, July 7th 2008, at the Tropicana Hotel & Casino. As a qualifying event for the International Salsa Congress Finals, The Las Vegas Salsa Congress brings together the best Salsa dancers, instructors, and enthusiasts from around the world. The first four events have been spectacular; the fifth promises to be the best yet. Headlining the dance group category is Milan, Italy, based Tropical Gem. Led by founders Fernando Sosa and Rafael Gonzalez, Tropical Gem took the Salsa world by storm with their “Rumba” style, impeccably clean footwork and extraordinary routines. In the instructor category, Cristian Oviedo reins. Known as one of the best choreographers in the world, Cristian choreographed “Miami Vice” starring Colin Farrell and Jaime Fox, and the film “Mano,” an independent film documenting the life of a Salsero. For years, dancing has always been a way for people to relax, unwind, and work up a sweat if need be. Today, dancing is much more than fun, games, and exercise. Indeed, many dancing – themed television shows vividly showcase dancers from around the globe ‘strutting their stuff’ for huge cash prizes. Dancing has become so popular, that professionals from other sports have ‘crossed over’ to show off their dancing prowess. If you love dancing, love to watch others dance, or just enjoy the Latin rhythms; you cannot afford to miss this fabulous event. Initially, Salsa began as a form of dance among African slaves in Cuba during the Colonial period. Salsa, in those early days, was known as ‘Rumba.’ ‘Rumba’ not only symbolized rhythms and dance, it served as a form of recreation, and unity amongst African (black) slaves, and later became an integral part of Latin culture and dance. Rumba, was performed primarily with the use of any instrument that could produce percussion, for example, wooden boxes, chairs, tabletops, spoons, jars, etc. From here, Salsa as it is now known, was born. The kickoff festivities begin promptly on Friday, July 4th, at 8:00 am with event registration. From there, several Salsa dancing workshops will be held throughout the day. At 7pm, the doors will then open to the public. The initial public event, the World Salsa competitions will begin. Don’t miss awesome performances as Salsa dance compete for the title of world’s best. Band performances will then follow. Dance fans will also be treated to awesome performances from select Salsa bands around the world. More of the same will follow Saturday, July 5th, with registration starting promptly at 9:00am. More Salsa workshops will follow, along with stage rehearsals for performing artists. Once again, the World Salsa competition will highlight the evening, with cabaret and team performances. The second evening will also feature three separate D.J. performances, along with great shows highlighting the distinct and varying forms of Salsa dancing. The 5th Annual Las Vegas Salsa Congress will conclude with a spectacular pool party. From 11am to 3pm, enjoy the desert sun, and fine Salsa dancing entertainment. If you are looking forward to attending this event, there are prime ticket packages available. With four distinct ticket packages, one is sure to work for you and your guests. The packages, depending upon your level of participation, allow for exclusive entry towards special workshops, performances, and late night social dances. The 5th Annual Las Vegas Salsa Congress is a wonderful opportunity to experience the best of Latin culture, and dance, while celebrating the freedom of expression that makes this country so great. No matter what stage of dancer you are, from beginner, to so – so, to great, the 5th Annual Las Vegas Salsa Congress gives everyone the chance to become the best. Don’t miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime. Learn the art of Salsa dancing from the best dance companies and instructors in the world. For a full schedule of events, hotel rates, event passes and more, log onto www.lasvegassalsacongress.com. For media and sponsorship inquires contact Pochteca Media at (213) 745-7717. # # # ABOUT SIN CITY SALSEROS Oscar Coronado and Nathan Strager founded Las Vegas based Sin City Salseros 1999. The award winning Dance Company is known world wide as one of the best due to their flashy tricks, fast clean routines, and unique style. Sin City Salseros won first place in the Mayan Salsa Team competition in 2006 and were finalist in the 2006 World Salsa Championships. This company continues to grow and make Las Vegas one of the best-known Salsa capitols in the world. For more information, visit: www.sincitysalseros.com ABOUT POCHTECA MEDIA Pochteca Media LLC, established in 1997, is an integrated multicultural communications agency. Under the leadership of CEO/Creative Director, Mario Cobian, Pochteca Media’s multi-discipline services include advertising, public relations, direct marketing, online, research, media planning/buying, event marketing, community/diversity outreach, public affairs, promotions and consulting services. Clients include IKEA, Latino Literacy Now/Edward James Olmos, Cox Communications, Diego “The Nightmare” Sanchez, American Cancer Society, Latin Grammy’s and Nevada Hispanic Services, among others. For more information, visit: www.pochtecamedia.com " HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/14/sin-city-salseros-in-conjunction-with-david-nieto-present-a-fourth-of-july-holiday-weekend-salsa-dancing-extrvaganza-at-tropicana-hotel-%e2%80%93-las-vegas/feed/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/24/veronica-castro-to-have-a-star-on-the-las-vegas-walk-of-fame/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/24/veronica-castro-to-have-a-star-on-the-las-vegas-walk-of-fame/#comments Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:14:25 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/24/veronica-castro-to-have-a-star-on-the-las-vegas-walk-of-fame/ "Verónica Castro has been a magnet for good news lately. Following the happy reconciliation with her son Cristian, the Mexican actress has earned a spot on the Las Vegas Walk of Fame, entertainment-news program La oreja (Televisa) reports. " HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/24/veronica-castro-to-have-a-star-on-the-las-vegas-walk-of-fame/feed/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/14/immigrants-boost-economy-much-study-could-help-state-avoid-more-surprises-politics-preserve-willful-ignorance-vegas/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/14/immigrants-boost-economy-much-study-could-help-state-avoid-more-surprises-politics-preserve-willful-ignorance-vegas/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:08:02 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/14/immigrants-boost-economy-much-study-could-help-state-avoid-more-surprises-politics-preserve-willful-ignorance-vegas/ "Because these workers live and work under the radar, economists did not foresee the effects of their lost wages and spending on state revenues.

The result is “we plan in the dark,” says Jeremy Aguero, principal of Applied Analysis, a Las Vegas consulting company whose clients include Clark County, the Wynn resort and the Legislative Counsel Bureau, the state’s research arm.

And now that the state government is lurching forward with steep spending cuts midway through its budget cycle, some say flawed revenue projections are partly to blame.

" HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/14/immigrants-boost-economy-much-study-could-help-state-avoid-more-surprises-politics-preserve-willful-ignorance-vegas/feed/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/14/know-after-dozens-interviews-las-vegas-concluded-april-story-that-percent-percent-vegas-valley%e2%80%99s-residential-construction-workers-illegal-immigrants-tens-thousands-these-immigrants-have-l/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/14/know-after-dozens-interviews-las-vegas-concluded-april-story-that-percent-percent-vegas-valley%e2%80%99s-residential-construction-workers-illegal-immigrants-tens-thousands-these-immigrants-have-l/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:57:26 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/14/know-after-dozens-interviews-las-vegas-concluded-april-story-that-percent-percent-vegas-valley%e2%80%99s-residential-construction-workers-illegal-immigrants-tens-thousands-these-immigrants-have-l/ "After dozens of interviews, the Sun concluded in an April 6 story that 60 percent to 80 percent of the Las Vegas Valley’s residential construction workers are illegal immigrants. Tens of thousands of these immigrants who have lost construction jobs are no longer feeding money into the economy. Many are leaving Las Vegas." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/14/know-after-dozens-interviews-las-vegas-concluded-april-story-that-percent-percent-vegas-valley%e2%80%99s-residential-construction-workers-illegal-immigrants-tens-thousands-these-immigrants-have-l/feed/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/03/26/action-news-mexicanal-television-network-start-spanish-programming-vegas/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/03/26/action-news-mexicanal-television-network-start-spanish-programming-vegas/#comments Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:48:30 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/03/26/action-news-mexicanal-television-network-start-spanish-programming-vegas/ "Action News has an exciting announcement to make.

We are partnering with a Mexican television station to bring our Hispanic viewers new and exciting programs.

The "Mexicanal Television Network" is scheduled to start broadcasting this summer." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/03/26/action-news-mexicanal-television-network-start-spanish-programming-vegas/feed/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/03/13/sports-radio-espanol-medium%e2%80%99s-strength-reflects-population-growth-local-popularity-soccer-vegas/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/03/13/sports-radio-espanol-medium%e2%80%99s-strength-reflects-population-growth-local-popularity-soccer-vegas/#comments Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:29:19 +0000 tomasz http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/03/13/sports-radio-espanol-medium%e2%80%99s-strength-reflects-population-growth-local-popularity-soccer-vegas/ "As of this month, that sound has hit the Las Vegas Valley. KENO 1460-AM, ESPN Deportes, has become the valley’s first 24/7 Spanish-language sports station.

Tony Bonnici, vice president of Lotus Broadcasting, the station’s parent company, says bringing the station to the valley was the result of “a slam-dunk business model.” He mentions the nearly half-million Hispanics in the valley, 80 percent of whom are under 50. He points to the Arbitron numbers showing that four of the top 10 local stations in number of hours listeners were tuned in per week were Spanish-language stations. He says soccer matches often grab top ratings on Spanish-language TV.

Those numbers are mirrored elsewhere, which explains Spanish-language radio’s growth in the United States. There were 730 stations for Hispanics nationwide in 2006, according to Arbitron, 37 percent more than in 1998." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/03/13/sports-radio-espanol-medium%e2%80%99s-strength-reflects-population-growth-local-popularity-soccer-vegas/feed/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/03/13/barriers-mexico-symphony-orchestran/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/03/13/barriers-mexico-symphony-orchestran/#comments Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:27:18 +0000 tomasz http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/03/13/barriers-mexico-symphony-orchestran/ "It’s obvious that Enrique Batiz, conductor of the State Symphony Orchestra of Mexico, has thought about where he comes from and how he is seen.

He has led more than 500 orchestras around the world, participated in 145 recordings and earned awards and stunning reviews in major world capitals.

But something always pulls him back to his Mexico lindo, with more than 30 years leading the orchestra he brings to Las Vegas tonight." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/03/13/barriers-mexico-symphony-orchestran/feed/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/28/free-speech-prevails-compromise-esmeralda-county-ends-unconstitutional-english-only-policy-nevada/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/28/free-speech-prevails-compromise-esmeralda-county-ends-unconstitutional-english-only-policy-nevada/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:40:44 +0000 tomasz http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/28/free-speech-prevails-compromise-esmeralda-county-ends-unconstitutional-english-only-policy-nevada/ "A relatively minor conflict last year between an Esmeralda County School District bus driver and two Hispanic high school students led to a rule banning Spanish from being spoken either at school or on the buses.

The bus driver’s response to the conflict had been to complain to the district superintendent that the two students began speaking to each other in Spanish, which he didn’t understand. The superintendent, Robert Aumaugher, followed up by telling parents their children should speak only English.

Suddenly the conflict wasn’t so minor anymore, because the state and national offices of the American Civil Liberties Union told the superintendent the rule was unconstitutional." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/28/free-speech-prevails-compromise-esmeralda-county-ends-unconstitutional-english-only-policy-nevada/feed/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/26/latin-chamber-commerce-installs-leaders-nevada/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/26/latin-chamber-commerce-installs-leaders-nevada/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:33:06 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/26/latin-chamber-commerce-installs-leaders-nevada/ "The Latin Chamber of Commerce, one of the state's most influential membership organizations, has installed its new leadership. The chamber's top officials are also unveiling plans to increase contracting and educational opportunities for its constituents.

About 500 business community members attended a Feb. 15 gathering at The Venetian to welcome the new board members, including new board Chairwoman Irene Bustamante Adams." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/26/latin-chamber-commerce-installs-leaders-nevada/feed/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/25/speak-only-english-school-bus-nevada/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/25/speak-only-english-school-bus-nevada/#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:12:04 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/25/speak-only-english-school-bus-nevada/ "Esmeralda County School Superintendent Robert Aumaugher found out a few months ago something that almost everyone else involved in education already knew: There is a "gap" in the high school graduation rates in Nevada. While 75 percent of "white" students graduate, only 55 percent of "Hispanics" cross the finish line.

So what did Mr. Aumaugher decide to do to reduce that disparity? He sent out a letter informing parents of students that their children would not be allowed to speak Spanish on the school bus anymore.

Now the 12 Latino students who ride the bus will have to speak English or be quiet for an hour each way in order to improve the dropout rate of minorities in the Silver State." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/25/speak-only-english-school-bus-nevada/feed/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/07/sepulveda%e2%80%99s-latest-book-gives-thoughtful-voice-column-reno-nevada/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/07/sepulveda%e2%80%99s-latest-book-gives-thoughtful-voice-column-reno-nevada/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:55:57 +0000 tomasz http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/07/sepulveda%e2%80%99s-latest-book-gives-thoughtful-voice-column-reno-nevada/ "Latino Research Center director Emma Sepulveda is holding a series of book signings for her new book, “Do you Hear my Accent When I Write?: The Voice of a Latina Immigrant,” a collection of her opinion columns in the Reno Gazette Journal from the past 10 years, as well as some of her readers’ responses. The first book signing is on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 5 p.m. in the ASUN bookstore in the Joe Crowley Student Union." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/07/sepulveda%e2%80%99s-latest-book-gives-thoughtful-voice-column-reno-nevada/feed/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/07/hispanic-museum-feature-vegas-entertainers-exhibit/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/07/hispanic-museum-feature-vegas-entertainers-exhibit/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:28:04 +0000 tomasz http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/07/hispanic-museum-feature-vegas-entertainers-exhibit/ "Long before the Cirque de Soleil shows, or magicians like Lance Burton were headliners, Latino entertainers were big names on the Strip. Now, a new exhibit set to open Thursday will feature their talent and what they brought to Las Vegas.

The pictures hanging on the walls say a lot about Latino entertainers who made their mark in Las Vegas. Now the Hispanic Museum of Nevada wants all of Las Vegas to know who they are, and what they brought to the entertainment capital of the world.

If you could hear what was happening in the pictures, the sound of Latin music would resonate." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/07/hispanic-museum-feature-vegas-entertainers-exhibit/feed/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/01/29/your-cheerios-hispanics-told-%e2%80%98nutrition-guide%e2%80%99-says-name-brands-healthy-eating/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/01/29/your-cheerios-hispanics-told-%e2%80%98nutrition-guide%e2%80%99-says-name-brands-healthy-eating/#comments Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:50:05 +0000 tomasz http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/01/29/your-cheerios-hispanics-told-%e2%80%98nutrition-guide%e2%80%99-says-name-brands-healthy-eating/ "But if you go soon to a half-dozen Albertsons in the Las Vegas Valley’s Hispanic neighborhoods you’ll find 100,000 pamphlets titled “Camino Magico,” or the “Magical Path” — chock-full of “traditional” Latin American foods such as Silk brand soy milk, Knorr brand chicken bouillon cubes, Mission brand tortillas, Goya brand spices ... and Splenda!

The pamphlet, according to Oldways, the Boston group that produced it, is “dedicated to improving Latino health through traditional foods and lifestyles.” Oldways says it is sending one-tenth of the pamphlets it is distributing nationwide to the valley because of the region’s large Hispanic population, estimated at more than 450,000." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/01/29/your-cheerios-hispanics-told-%e2%80%98nutrition-guide%e2%80%99-says-name-brands-healthy-eating/feed/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/01/23/mining-latino-vote-nevada/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/01/23/mining-latino-vote-nevada/#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:34:24 +0000 tomasz http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/01/23/mining-latino-vote-nevada/ "As workers from the Las Vegas casino strip filed into the Concorde Ballroom of the Paris Hotel, it was pretty clear what the split was. African-American workers in union t-shirts sat on one side of the aisle and mostly Latino workers filled the seats on the other side. After the shouting matches, the competing chants of "Hillary" and "Obama," the body count, and the mathematical calculations, Hillary Clinton took the Paris at-large democratic caucus by 211 votes to 98, winning 42 of its delegates to Obama's 19.

Similar scenes were repeated in the other at-large caucuses and throughout the Clark County area where Las Vegas is located. Although Obama took the northern state and rural areas, Clinton came out with a 6% lead and a much-needed victory. The way the precincts are distributed, however, leaves Obama with 13 delegates to Clinton's 12 if the delegates' commitments hold through the national convention.

What happened in the Concorde Ballroom and across the state of Nevada matters even more than the numbers. Designed to be a harbinger to predict later tendencies, Nevada offered a glimpse into what could be in store as the campaigns move on to other, more delegate-laden, states. What we saw gave cause for concern." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/01/23/mining-latino-vote-nevada/feed/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/01/22/media-trying-decipher-nevada-hispanic-vote-strikes-nerve-with-latino-community-latina-lista/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/01/22/media-trying-decipher-nevada-hispanic-vote-strikes-nerve-with-latino-community-latina-lista/#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:32:58 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/01/22/media-trying-decipher-nevada-hispanic-vote-strikes-nerve-with-latino-community-latina-lista/ "But getting back to Dr. McCain's premise that Latinos will vote for Clinton because she's white strikes a nerve with many Latinos/as who feel that corporate-owned media (a.k.a. mainstream media) is already trying to create/intensify tension between blacks and Latinos.

Given the fact that it's basically white political pundits who love to talk this up and can make an hour-long show out of the topic, illustrates how little they care to know Latinos in the first place. A fact that is painfully obvious when they only feature white "political analysts."

Why is it that white pundits are tapped by cable and network news shows to analyze the Latino and Black vote but pundits of color are hardly ever given the opportunity to do the same?" HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/01/22/media-trying-decipher-nevada-hispanic-vote-strikes-nerve-with-latino-community-latina-lista/feed/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/01/22/know-speaking-sunshine-after-nevada-victory-hillary-clinton-said-there-were-many-people-thank-mentioned-only-one-antonio-villaraigosa-angeless-hispanic-mayor-percent-nevadas-hispanic-vote-pro/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/01/22/know-speaking-sunshine-after-nevada-victory-hillary-clinton-said-there-were-many-people-thank-mentioned-only-one-antonio-villaraigosa-angeless-hispanic-mayor-percent-nevadas-hispanic-vote-pro/#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:42:00 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/01/22/know-speaking-sunshine-after-nevada-victory-hillary-clinton-said-there-were-many-people-thank-mentioned-only-one-antonio-villaraigosa-angeless-hispanic-mayor-percent-nevadas-hispanic-vote-pro/ "Speaking in the sunshine after her Nevada victory, Hillary Clinton said there were many people to thank but mentioned only one: Antonio Villaraigosa, Los Angeles's Hispanic mayor. Her 64 percent of Nevada's Hispanic vote produced her victory. Although the culinary workers union had endorsed Barack Obama, many of its workers are Hispanic and went their own way." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/01/22/know-speaking-sunshine-after-nevada-victory-hillary-clinton-said-there-were-many-people-thank-mentioned-only-one-antonio-villaraigosa-angeless-hispanic-mayor-percent-nevadas-hispanic-vote-pro/feed/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/01/22/hispanic-support-boosts-clinton-nevada/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/01/22/hispanic-support-boosts-clinton-nevada/#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:26:40 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/01/22/hispanic-support-boosts-clinton-nevada/ "Hillary Rodham Clinton rode a wave of Hispanic support to defeat Barack Obama in a bitter and divisive Nevada caucus yesterday - even as she attacked the state's voting procedures as undemocratic.

Clinton defeated Obama 51 percent to 45 percent, with John Edwards finishing a distant third with 4 percent. Because of the proportional manner in which Nevada awards delegates, it wasn't clear whether Clinton had won a majority of them." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/01/22/hispanic-support-boosts-clinton-nevada/feed/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/01/17/jorge-%e2%80%98el-travieso%e2%80%99-arce-host-azteca-america%e2%80%99s-knockout-boxing-show-retador-azteca-presented-budweiser-premieres-sunday-january-20th-pm7/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/01/17/jorge-%e2%80%98el-travieso%e2%80%99-arce-host-azteca-america%e2%80%99s-knockout-boxing-show-retador-azteca-presented-budweiser-premieres-sunday-january-20th-pm7/#comments Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:28:36 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/01/17/jorge-%e2%80%98el-travieso%e2%80%99-arce-host-azteca-america%e2%80%99s-knockout-boxing-show-retador-azteca-presented-budweiser-premieres-sunday-january-20th-pm7/ "Azteca América announced today the premiere of Retador Azteca (Azteca Challenger) Presented by Budweiser, on Sunday, January 20th at 8 PM/7 C. The new boxing reality show pits eight Mexican contenders against eight Americans in a duel of honor leading up to the final bout at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Retador Azteca Presented by Budweiser will air nationally Sundays at 8 PM/7 C and will be hosted by native Mexican and two-time WBC Super Flyweight Champion, Jorge “El Travieso” Arce, one of the most recognized names in boxing.

The producers of Retador Azteca Presented by Budweiser searched near and far for the best undiscovered boxing talent in Mexico City and across the U.S., including Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Miami and San Juan (Puerto Rico). Separated from their families for eighteen weeks, the boxers live in “reality houses,” with the Mexican team in Puebla and the Americans in Las Vegas. The show takes an inside look at each contender’s personal story and what motivates him to fight for victory-- overcoming a life of poverty, a promise to a deceased parent, a better education for his children.

The unique twist in this series is fun, yet intense, rivalry between the Mexican and U.S. boxers as they compete simultaneously in each country. For die-hard fight fans this equals action times two -- double the suspense, the punches, the sweat and the tears. In the final bout airing Sunday, May 18, 2008, the finalist from each country will face-off, glove-to-glove at the world-famous Caesars Palace to battle for the grand prize of $50,000 and a leg-up in the fiercely competitive boxing industry. The second place will win a prize of $10,000.

“We are delighted to debut Retador Azteca Presented by Budweiser, a show that will offer our viewers all the excitement and passion that Latinos feel for boxing,” said Harry Abraham, Vice President of Programming and Production for Azteca América. “Our network is delivering top-of-the-line programming conceptualized and made by U.S. Latino producers specifically for U.S. Spanish-language media audiences.”

Boxers will be pushed beyond their physical limits by Jorge “El Travieso” Arce and his team of trainers, while counselors will work to keep them mentally and psychologically focused. At the end of each episode, viewers will be able to vote for their favorite “Retador” online or via text message. A true test of speed, endurance and mental fortitude, Retador Azteca Presented by Budweiser, is sure to keep viewers ringside.

Retador Azteca Presented by Budweiser is a co-production of Azteca América and Mapitv Entertainment Group. Mapi Montero is the owner of Mapitv Entertainment Group and the creator, executive producer and director of the show. A native of Chile, she has the distinction of being the only woman in the U.S. who is a licensed boxing promoter.

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I’ll be travelling to the state to provide some first-hand accounts of the efforts there to reach out to the Latino community and get them to participate by the Democratic Party, the unions, and outside organizations. And I’ll be attending a caucus where there is expected to be high Latino turnout to see how successful those efforts are. But first some background to set the stage.

Nevada has had caucuses since the 1960s, but they have always come late, and have been low-turnout affairs. Less than 1 percent of eligible voters participated in the 2004 caucus. Perhaps this low level of participation is simply part of Nevada’s character—even in the general election in 2004, Nevada ranked forty-second in voter turnout." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/01/16/taking-gamble-latino-vote-nevada-caucus-part/feed/