HispanicTips http://www.hispanictips.com Essential Hispanic & Latino News :: Relevant, Trusted, Comprehensive and Useful Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:29:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en MARISA TREVIÑO: She’s one blogging Latina lista to be reckoned with! HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/07/marisa-trevino-she%e2%80%99s-one-blogging-latina-lista-to-be-reckoned-with/ I Hate Clowns and So Should You – We shouldn’t have clowns telling American Latinos that they need a separate but equal award – Review of Latin Grammy Awards by Al Carlos HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/07/i-hate-clowns-and-so-should-you-we-shouldnt-have-clowns-telling-american-latinos-that-they-need-a-separate-but-equal-award-review-of-latin-grammy-awards-by-al-carlos/ Isabel Toledo Describes New Michelle Obama Dress: “It’s Very Marilyn Monroe” (VIDEO) HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/07/isabel-toledo-describes-new-michelle-obama-dress-its-very-marilyn-monroe-video/ WCVI Study Finds Disproportionate Foreclosures in Latino, Black Communities Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/07/wcvi-study-finds-disproportionate-foreclosures-in-latino-black-communities/ Rep. Loretta Sanchez reiterates that she is not running for Governor HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/07/rep-loretta-sanchez-reiterates-that-she-is-not-running-for-governor/ Comprehensive Immigration Reform Symposium: San Francisco’s Role in Shaping National Immigration Policy – November 9, 2009 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/07/comprehensive-immigration-reform-symposiumsan-francisco%e2%80%99s-role-in-shaping-national-immigration-policy-november-9-2009/ A small Dominican Republic town plagued by birth defects wants to know if a U.S. power company is to blame. HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/07/a-small-dominican-republic-town-plagued-by-birth-defects-wants-to-know-if-a-u-s-power-company-is-to-blame/ In pictures: Yucatan wonders – (wow some amazing photos) HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/07/in-pictures-yucatan-wonders-wow-some-amazing-photos/ Honduras leadership in limbo as accord dissolves HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/07/honduras-leadership-in-limbo-as-accord-dissolves/ George Mason University Study Shows Deep Anti-Immigration Sentiment in Pockets of Prince William County A study by George Mason University researchers has found that a majority of residents in two Manassas neighborhoods express deep-seated anti-immigrant sentiments, though fewer than half say immigration has affected them personally. The survey, which included life history interviews, was conducted from Spring 2008 to Summer 2009 to attain an in-depth understanding of the forces inciting a local movement to adopt legislation to "crackdown" on illegal immigration in Prince William County.

Forty-six percent of those surveyed indicated that immigration had had either no effect on them personally or has had a positive effect. A total of 79 percent stated that they like their neighborhoods and 56.9 percent said that they planned to stay in their neighborhood in the next 5 years.

Yet, 53 percent of residents in the Weems and Sumner Lakes neighborhoods surveyed stated that the U.S. should take decisive action to deport illegal immigrants, and/or blamed them for depleting local resources such as health care and education. Some expressed strong anti-immigrant sentiments as indicated by the statements: “The place is being barraged with Latinos…Everywhere you go, there are swarms of them,” and, “Can I send them on a bus and load it up until they all speak English?” Others were more moderate in their sentiments, citing the issue of immigrants having entered the country illegally as a key concern.

“Our research suggests that the changes that have taken place in Manassas in the last 20 years have been unsettling for some residents," says Debra Lattanzi Shutika, assistant professor of English at Mason. "Many of these residents seemed to be experiencing what I have identified as a type of ‘localized displacement'—they feel out of place in their home community. In some cases, residents told us that they found it difficult to adapt to the changes taking place around them, and that these changes that made their 'home' seem unfamiliar.”

Interviews were conducted in selected neighborhoods revealed by Census tract data and press accounts to have become home to both white, native-born Americans and Latino immigrants in the preceding decade. An unknown number of immigrants are alleged to have entered the U.S. without documentation. The survey employed an in-depth sampling strategy, the ethnosurvey, which requires in-person interviews at randomly-selected street addresses. The survey produced 104 responses for face-to-face interviews of approximately one hour in which residents were asked their opinions on a number of neighborhood quality of life measures. These findings were followed by 21 life history interviews that were taped and transcribed verbatim.

Shutika and colleague Carol Cleaveland are examining the discrepancy between the perceived high quality of life for most residents and the expression of strong anti-immigrant sentiments. One explanation, the researchers note, might be the patterns of residency – in particular the use of residential property to house large groups of men. Neighbors believed the men had been recruited for the construction industry, which had flourished in the area prior to the recession. Sixty-six percent of those interviewed complained of overcrowded houses, and 59 percent stated that too many cars are parked on streets as a result of this crowding. Fifty-three percent said some homes in their neighborhood were poorly maintained. Seventy percent cited foreclosures as a problem in their neighborhoods.

“Homeowners naturally want their investments to appreciate,” says Cleaveland, a faculty member in Mason's Department of Social Work. “What becomes problematic is turning this discussion into one about the presence of a particular group of people, and creating a social issue in which a certain segment of the population is targeted. We would have hoped for a debate and response that concerned trash pick-up, parking and overcrowding, instead of one in which a particular group is singled out as problematic."

Both researchers emphasize that that the work they’ve done is not meant to be a representative sample of the larger population in Prince William County. "Our intent was to gain a more in-depth understanding of how the controversy broke out in Manassas, and to understand how residents interpreted the events happening in their community," says Shutika.

About George Mason University

Named the #1 national university to watch in the 2009 rankings of U.S. News & World Report, George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with global distinction in a range of academic fields. Located in Northern Virginia near Washington, D.C., Mason provides students access to diverse cultural experiences and the most sought-after internships and employers in the country. Mason offers strong undergraduate and graduate degree programs in engineering and information technology, organizational psychology, health care and visual and performing arts. With Mason professors conducting groundbreaking research in areas such as climate change, public policy and the biosciences, George Mason University is a leading example of the modern, public university. Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/07/george-mason-university-study-shows-deep-anti-immigration-sentiment-in-pockets-of-prince-william-county/ BLS: Unemployment Rate Rose to 10.2% in October; Hispanic Unemployment at 13.1% HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/07/bls-unemployment-rate-rose-to-10-2-in-october-hispanic-unemployment-at-13-1/ CNN’s Rick Sanchez Interviews Juanita Castro: “While you were still in Cuba and your brother was beginning a Marxist revolution, you were not only cooperating with the CIA, but you were protecting CIA agents who were inside Cuba at the time.” Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/07/cnns-rick-sanchez-interviews-juanita-castro-while-you-were-still-in-cuba-and-your-brother-was-beginning-a-marxist-revolution-you-were-not-only-cooperating-with-the-cia-but-you-were-protecting-c/ Report on Women’s Human Rights Violations Shows Systematic Attack on Women Under Honduran Coup HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/07/report-on-womens-human-rights-violations-shows-systematic-attack-on-women-under-honduran-coup/ OMARA PORTUONDO’S “GRACIAS” WINS THE LATIN GRAMMY FOR BEST CONTEMPORARY TROPICAL ALBUM Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/07/omara-portuondo%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cgracias%e2%80%9d-wins-the-latin-grammy-for-best-contemporary-tropical-album/ Would Mass Deportation Mean More Jobs for U.S. Workers? HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/07/would-mass-deportation-mean-more-jobs-for-u-s-workers/ Latin Recording Academy Presents Orchard Artists with Grammy Honors The Orchard (NASDAQ: ORCD), a full service media company specializing in the distribution of music and video entertainment, today announced that Latin artists represented for marketing and distribution have taken home top honors at last night’s Latin Grammy Awards, which were held at The Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.

Orchard-distributed Latin Grammy wins were as follows:

* Peter Manjarres (Codiscos), Best Cumbai/Vallenato Album, Tropical
* Sergio Reis (Atração Fonográfica), Best Sertaneja Music Album, Brazil
* Leopoldo Federico (EPSA Music), Best Tango Album, Traditional

With the largest independent distribution network and some of the most innovative marketing campaigns, The Orchard supports these Grammy winning artists and their respective labels, as well as other household Latin names such as Joan Sebastian, Chalino Sánchez, Pepe Aguilar, Héctor Lavoe, Celia Cruz, Banda El Recodo, Adan Romero, Los Diablitos, Grupo Niche, and many more.

"We are proud to lead the Latin and Brazilian music genres worldwide in the digital market. From EPSA Music’s Argentinean tango to the Salsa sounds from Fania here in the US, Orchard distributed clients define the past, present and future of this vibrant and growing musical genre," commented Brad Navin, Interim Chief Executive Officer of The Orchard.

The Orchard powers music at over 730 storefronts, including the most influential mobile outlets in Latin America, like Telcel, which serves over 75% of Mexico’s mobile market and more than 90% of Mexico City’s population, Telefonica, Claro, and delivery to services such as Nokia’s Comes with Music and Sony Ericsson’s Play Now. Through various partnerships, The Orchard brings Latin and Brazilian music as mastertones, ringback tones, and full MP3’s to music fans everywhere.

About The Orchard(R)

Headquartered in New York and London with operations in 25 markets around the world, The Orchard (NASDAQ: ORCD) is a full service media company specializing in the distribution of music and video entertainment. Founded in 1997, the company is a global leader in digital marketing and distribution, driving sales across more than 730 digital storefronts and mobile carriers in 69 countries. Fostering creativity and independence, The Orchard enables labels, artists and rights holders to grow and monetize audiences globally. For further information please visit www.theorchard.com. Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/07/latin-recording-academy-presents-orchard-artists-with-grammy-honors/ Sedano’s Supermarkets Expands to Orlando Sedano’s Supermarkets, the number one Hispanic retailer in the United States, announced today that it will acquire three Albertsons supermarket locations in Central Florida. This acquisition marks Sedano’s Supermarkets’ first expansion beyond its South Florida headquarters and brings the total number of stores to 33 in Florida.

The Orlando area store locations are: 1100 N. John Young Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34741; 12981 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32837; and 5660 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32822.

“We’re very excited about expanding into Orlando,” said Javier Herrán, director of marketing for Sedano’s Supermarkets. “The expansion into Central Florida helps us meet customer demand, while allowing us to quickly establish a presence and significant footprint in the Orlando market, as we pursue opportunities for continued strategic and conservative growth,” he said.

Sedano’s, with the assistance of The Food Partners, a national investment-banking firm providing merger, acquisition and divestiture services to the supermarket industry, strategically identified the Albertsons locations to maximize its entry into this new market. The store locations offer Sedano’s Supermarkets a great opportunity to respond to the needs of Orlando’s burgeoning Hispanic community as well as the general Orlando population. The stores, which vary in size from 58,000 square feet to 65,000, will feature Sedano’s staple Latin products as well as mainstream everyday items.

“Our ability to offer specialized goods, low prices and cater to our Hispanic culture have been paramount to our success throughout the years,” said Herrán. “We have a true understanding of the Sedano’s customer and continuously seek to meet their needs with tailored product selections that reflect the surrounding neighborhood’s diverse make up and taste.”

Sedano’s will officially take control of the three locations in the first quarter 2010. The stores will boast Sedano’s Supermarkets’ popular prepared foods section, custom-cut meat department and the iconic café serving espresso and pastelitos.

About Sedano’s Supermarkets

Founded in Hialeah, Florida in 1962 by the Herrán and Guerra families, Sedano’s Supermarkets has grown to become the number one Hispanic retailer in the United States. Sedano’s Supermarkets caters to Florida’s booming Hispanic community with more than 2,600 employees and 30 locations in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach counties. As the largest, independently owned, Hispanic supermarket chain, Sedano’s Supermarkets is recognized for its excellent customer service, ethnic product offering and competitive prices.

Contacts

For Sedano’s Supermarkets
Lissette Rodriguez - Miami, 305-442-0977
305-450-7890 (cell)
lrodriguez@republica.net
or
Giorgina Pinedo Rolon - Orlando, 407-230-5407 (cell)
giorginapr@republica.net Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/07/sedano%e2%80%99s-supermarkets-expands-to-orlando/ CALLE 13 Sweep The LATIN GRAMMY Awards – The Critically Hailed Duo From Puerto Rico Win All Five Awards For Which They Were Nominated Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/07/calle-13-sweep-the-latin-grammy-awards-the-critically-hailed-duo-from-puerto-rico-win-all-five-awards-for-which-they-were-nominated/ San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recognized for excellence – SAHCC receives 4-star accreditation by the United States Chamber of Commerc HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/07/san-antonio-hispanic-chamber-of-commerce-recognized-for-excellence-sahcc-receives-4-star-accreditation-by-the-united-states-chamber-of-commerc/ Hispanic y Latino News :: November 6th, 2009 Edition :: 5 Minutes to Empowerment Hispanic/Latino News Essentials --»

Carmen Ortiz has been confirmed as the U.S. attorney for Massachusetts, becoming the first Hispanic and the first woman to hold the state’s top federal prosecutor’s job. :: from www.dailynewstribune.com

A Mix of Flash and Idealism at the Latin Grammys – Glitz and heart-on-sleeve emotionality mingled, every so often, with political and social messages at the 10th annual Latin Grammy Awards. :: from www.nytimes.com

Native American corporations, particularly an array of Alaska Native Corporations, have become major defense and homeland security contractors – responsible for a wide range of national security operations, including electronic surveillance on the border, running immigrant detention centers, and supplying security and other services in U.S. overseas wars and energy exploitation. :: from borderlinesblog.blogspot.com

Latin Grammys: Calle 13 dominates with 5 awards – “Other than Calle 13, there were no other major winners. ” – Mercedes Sosa won the prize for Best Folk Album. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Senate Democrats Thursday blocked a GOP attempt to require next year’s census forms to ask people whether they are U.S. citizens – Vitter’s attempts fail :: from www.google.com

Premium Press Releases --»

“JOHN LEGUIZAMO LIVE!” HEATS UP JACKSONVILLE – Catch the Latest Work from John Leguizamo LIVE on Stage – Two Nights ONLY! Friday, November 20 & Saturday, November 21 – Times Union Center for the Performing Arts, Terry Theatre

Best of the Rest Hispanic/Latino News --»

The closing immigration window :: from www.reporternews.com

THE LEGALIZATION SOLUTION – IPC Reports Highlight Gains Made From Legalization Programs Past and Explore Future Legalization Proposals

Activists Push for Immigration Reform on Anniversary of Long Island Hate Crime – Marcelo Lucero :: from feetin2worlds.wordpress.com

Miami sports agent who aided in defections freed from jail – Juan Ignacio Hernández Nodar, a Miami sports agent who served 13 years for trying to help Cuban baseball stars defect, will fly home Friday. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Like California’s 30 years ago, Oregon’s growing Latino population is reaching a tipping point: A critical mass of Latino professionals is starting to organize and influence state and local politics. – dubbed Latino Agenda for Action :: from www.oregonlive.com

The memory of Marcelo Lucero’s death still horrifies but the atmosphere that created it still exists :: from www.latinalista.net

One of Marcelo Lucero’s Attackers Pleads Guilty :: from vivirlatino.com

A third woman has filed a paternity claim against Paraguay’s Roman Catholic bishop-turned- president, her lawyer confirmed Thursday – President Fernando Lugo :: from www.miamiherald.com

Hispanic/Latino Entertainment News --»

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Todo sobre el Latin GRAMMY – Calle 13 arrasó en la premiación; Juan Gabriel se robó el show (y el vino); y Eugenio Derbez se lució con sus chistes :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Backstage en el Latin GRAMMY – Mientras tú veías el show, esto fue lo que pasó detrás del escenario :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

A comedian with a serious delivery – Los Angeles comedian Ernie G encourages Hispanic students to strive for college :: from www.washingtonpost.com

A Mix of Flash and Idealism at the Latin Grammys – Glitz and heart-on-sleeve emotionality mingled, every so often, with political and social messages at the 10th annual Latin Grammy Awards. :: from www.nytimes.com

He’s not fat: But Iglesias jokes about it – Comedy Central’s new comedy special “Gabriel Iglesias: I’m Not Fat … I’m Fluffy” :: from www.nhregister.com

Latin Grammys: Calle 13 dominates with 5 awards – “Other than Calle 13, there were no other major winners. ” – Mercedes Sosa won the prize for Best Folk Album. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Additional

Latin Singer Alejandro Sanz Searches for Paradise :: from abcnews.go.com

Calle 13 Gets Cool Reception at Latin Grammy Awards :: from www.latina.com

Q&A: Natalie Morales Dishes on “White Collar,” “Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps” :: from www.latina.com

George Lopez Recreates ‘ER’ Set for New Show :: from extratv.warnerbros.com

El reventón tras el GRAMMY – PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL fue el anfitrión de la fiesta oficial del Latin GRAMMY, mira todo lo que sucedió :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Lo que no viste en la alfombra verde – ¿Cómo se portaron Eva Longoria Parker, Juan Gabriel y René Pérez Joglar en la alfombra verde? ¡Entérate! :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Juan Gabriel es homenajeado en Las Vegas :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Raúl de Molina y Lili Estefan reciben estrella en Las Vegas :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Ely Guerra regala canción – La cantante lanza hoy “Stranger”, el primer sencillo de Hombre invisible –su primer álbum de material inédito en más de cinco años– a través de la nueva tienda de música digital Mapamondo :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Hispanic/Latino Business News --»

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Orange Advertising Network Launches in the US and Latin America

El Tiempo de Boston is New England’s seventh Spanish-language weekly paper. New England is home to 900,000 Hispanics, including 437,000 in Massachusetts :: from www.boston.com

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TLN en Español, Canada’s first nationally available 24-hour all-Spanish channel, has launched on Shaw Digital TV, in the Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg markets. :: from www.broadcastermagazine.com

SOA Software Roberto Medrano Recognized for Leadership in the IT Industry

Goya opens distribution center in Bolingbrook, IL :: from www.suburbanchicagonews.com

Lexicon Marketing’s newest website, www.mundosinbarreras.com, enhances its content to include the Coca-Cola sponsored Latino sin Barreras contest, and welcomes Katie Barberi as one of its newest members. :: from hispanicad.com

Telemundo station group management shuffle – Celia Chávez, Erika Diaz, Manuel Abud, Efren Padilla and David Padilla :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com

A national group is launching an initiative to help the private sector better integrate Latinos into the work force in Portland and two other cities – the Hispanic Integration Initiative, run by New York-based Americas Society and Council of the Americas :: from www.oregonlive.com

Gregorio Announces Newest Latino-Inspired Neckwear Collection Just in Time for the Holiday

The National Latina Business Women’s Association Gather in Force and Unity to Help Shape the Future for Latina Business Owners

AP Launches Mobile News Network, “AP Mobile América Latina” :: from www.editorsweblog.org

Native American corporations, particularly an array of Alaska Native Corporations, have become major defense and homeland security contractors – responsible for a wide range of national security operations, including electronic surveillance on the border, running immigrant detention centers, and supplying security and other services in U.S. overseas wars and energy exploitation. :: from borderlinesblog.blogspot.com

Sheraton PUERTO RICO CONVENTION CENTER Hotel & CASINO TO OPEN IN November

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“English as a Second Language” in Alabama schools :: from www.waff.com

LULAC leader says new Arlington school should be named for Cesar Chavez :: from www.star-telegram.com

MASCOTTE — Voters in this south Lake County city this week reversed a historical decision made two years ago when they elected Central Florida’s first Latino mayor. – The tables turned for Feliciano “Felix” Ramirez and Jeffrey Krull, whom Ramirez easily defeated in his landmark 2007 election with 68 percent of the vote. This time, Krull squeezed by with 12 more votes to defeat Ramirez, who had strong ties with Mascotte’s increasing Latino population. :: from www.orlandosentinel.com

Why are Hispanics under-represented in Yakima :: from www.kndo.com

HACIA Cook County Board President Candidates’ Forum – Illinois :: from abclocal.go.com

Lizette Olmos, LULAC and MillerCoors Lideres Campaign – she needs your help to win

Francisco Ayala, 103 – Acclaimed Spanish writer was a resolute opponent of Franco :: from www.washingtonpost.com

A Victory in the Senate with the Halt of the Vitter Amendment – LULAC

NFL Latino has great news for all Hispanic and Latino fans of the NFL: The launch of the contest, Tu Pasion! :: from latinola.com

Interview with mystery author Steven Torres :: from www.examiner.com

Tulsa Conference Helps Hispanic Boys Beat The Odds :: from www.newson6.com

Day of the Dead goes mainstream :: from www.600words.com

Trenton Latino political leader: Time to lick wounds and focus on unity – rethinking campaign strategy yesterday after three Latino candidates lost :: from trentonian.com

International News :: English + Español --»

TLN en Español, Canada’s first nationally available 24-hour all-Spanish channel, has launched on Shaw Digital TV, in the Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg markets. :: from www.broadcastermagazine.com

A third woman has filed a paternity claim against Paraguay’s Roman Catholic bishop-turned- president, her lawyer confirmed Thursday – President Fernando Lugo :: from www.miamiherald.com

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