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February 16, 2012

PR: Singer Jon Secada Joins Merck and American Liver Foundation’s ‘Tune In to Hep C’ Public

PR: TeleFutura To Premiere International Hit Series “Family Guy”

Latinos Speak English…And Networks Are Beginning To Listen – Rick Najera :: Permalink :: from www.latinheat.com

Hoja Santa or Hierba Santa :: Permalink :: from patismexicantable.com

Make It, Freeze It, Take It: The Mexican Casserole – recipe :: Permalink :: from patismexicantable.com

Cooking With Clay No. 11: The Red Clay of San Marcos Tlapazola, Oaxaca :: Permalink :: from ranchogordo.typepad.com

Video: Lido Pimienta – “Rouletta” :: Permalink :: from www.clubfonograma.com

Daddy Yankee’s “Lovumba” Tops Charts! :: Permalink :: from www.latina.com

Latino food blogs we love: The Other Side of the Tortilla :: Permalink :: from nbclatino.tumblr.com

MP3: Juan Cirerol – “Sentimental” (Joan Sebastian Cover) :: Permalink :: from www.clubfonograma.com

Do Hispanics lack tact or are Americans too politically correct? :: Permalink :: from voxxi.com

Five Social Media Lessons for @Messina2012 About His Chimichanga Tweet :: Permalink :: from latinorebels.com

John Ortiz has landed a role in HBO’s biggest gamble ‘Luck’ from acclaimed director Michael Mann and ‘Deadwood’ creator David Milch at 9 p.m. on Sunday Nights. :: Permalink :: from ocgente.com

Garcia Bernal Prefers Comedy for Issues Like Drug Trafficking :: Permalink :: from www.laht.com

Actor Benicio del Toro is the official spokesman for “Aprendi a quererme” (I learned to love myself) a campaign aimed at urging people in his native Puerto Rico to love themselves and reject domestic violence :: Permalink :: from www.laht.com

Chicanismo, socio-lismo, techno-lismo, and some ‘surreal(lismo)’ art by a cool Raza artist. :: Permalink :: from textmex.blogspot.com

International Video: Docu-Comedy about a Cuban artist traveling back to her roots :: Permalink :: from latinalista.com

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup – Recipe :: Permalink :: from www.newstaco.com

Win tickets to be a part of Premio lo Nuestro :: Permalink :: from univisionnews.tumblr.com

Laura Pausini on The Cover of Para Todos :: Permalink :: from www.latingossip.com

Grupo Delirio: Mexican Norteño Band Makes Use Of iPad Accordion (VIDEO) :: Permalink :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Pew: The Rise of Intermarriage – 26% of Hispanic newlyweds in 2010 married someone of a different race/ethnicity :: Permalink :: from www.pewsocialtrends.org

February 15, 2012

PR: Galavisión’s Special Programming Line Up on Sunday, Feb. 19 to Begin at 8 A.M. ET/7 A.M. CT with Marathons, Season Finales and Season Premieres

Gabby Franco – Hispanic sharp shooter on History Channel ‘Top Gun’. :: Permalink :: from hispanicad.com

PR: What causes language switching in bilinguals?

Recipe: Guanimos (Corn pockets) – Dominican Cooking :: Permalink :: from www.dominicancooking.com

History: A Mexican Immigrant’s Act of Honor – Estevan Ochoa – Tucson, Arizona :: Permalink :: from opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com

Rodrigo y Gabriela map major spring tour with orchestra :: Permalink :: from www.bostonmusicspotlight.com

Erik Estrada Breaks Out The ‘Love Handcuffs’ For Valentine’s Day :: Permalink :: from blogamole.tr3s.com

Video: Alexico – “El Nombre del Perro” :: Permalink :: from www.clubfonograma.com

Tu Vez Latino Culinary Academy: Mexican Chocolate Fondue :: Permalink :: from www.tuvez.com

Music Review: Ana Tijoux – La Bala :: Permalink :: from www.clubfonograma.com

Classic book review: Julia Alvarez’s “How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents” :: Permalink :: from hispanicreader.com

New Children’s Books From Lectura Books :: Permalink :: from labloga.blogspot.com

13TH ANNUAL NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL LATINO FILM FESTIVAL – Call for Entries – Deadline is March 31st, 2012 :: Permalink :: from www.withoutabox.com

@DanielDPortado: Up close and personal (video) :: Permalink :: from pocho.com

A romantic idea: Churros con Chocolate – recipe :: Permalink :: from nbclatino.tumblr.com

The 14th Annual International Latino Book Awards promise to be bigger and better than ever :: Permalink :: from sententiavera.com

My Pocho Ocho worst Valentine’s Day gifts :: Permalink :: from pocho.com

Recipes for Health: Veracruzana Chicken Stew With Winter Squash :: Permalink :: from www.nytimes.com

Marjorie Ann Mendez is Coming to Arizona: A Guest Post by Matt Mendez #Librotraficante :: Permalink :: from latinorebels.com

The Rise of Detroit’s Latino Evangelical Movement :: Permalink :: from wdet.org

Orioles No Longer Interested in Manny Ramirez :: Permalink :: from latino.foxnews.com

In Contraception Clash, Catholic Latinas Stray From Doctrine – Latinos now make up about one-third of all Catholics in the U.S – data found that 96% of Catholic Latinas had used some form of contraception :: Permalink :: from www.fronterasdesk.org

Cesar Chavez’s grandson Anthony Chavez continues the family legacy :: Permalink :: from www.contracostatimes.com

A group of Hispanic families that settled in southern Colorado in the 1800s lived in such harmony with nature that their lifestyle can teach us some important environmental lessons today, according to a University of Denver archaeologist. :: Permalink :: from www.laht.com

Guillermo del Toro to Direct Remake of “Beauty and the Beast” :: Permalink :: from www.laht.com

Jon Secada has said that his 20-year musical career has convinced him that “it’s the song that rules” and so his role is to be a “workingman of music”. :: Permalink :: from www.newkerala.com

Archaeologists Make Big Find at Aztec Temple in Mexico :: Permalink :: from www.laht.com

February 14, 2012

University of Arizona anthropology professor Thomas E. Sheridan will present his lecture, “The Sleeping Giant vs. the Politics of Fear: Arizona’s Hispanic Society in the 21st Century,” at Special Collections on Feb. 14, the day of Arizona’s centennial year. :: Permalink :: from uanews.org

Cultura Essentials

February 16, 2012

Hispanic Comedians: from Gabriel Iglesias to Melissa Villaseñor on growing up funny and Latino – video

Alt.Latino: A Little Bit Hip Hop And A Little Bit Rock And Roll :: Permalink :: from www.npr.org

‘Machete’ Trilogy Is In The Works :: Permalink :: from blogamole.tr3s.com

Beverly Hilton Hotel Employee Dishes on ‘El Gordo y La Flaca’ :: Permalink :: from www.juanofwords.com

Being Latino Video: Sh*t Latinos Don’t Say – funny

The Very Top and Near the Bottom: A crowd of TV series with Latinos in the mix struggle to survive… :: Permalink :: from www.sefijaonline.com

More than 3,000 couples participated in a mass wedding on Valentine’s Day in Ciudad Juarez :: Permalink :: from www.laht.com

One Latina Twentysomething’s 12 Tips For Teens :: Permalink :: from www.newstaco.com

What´s wrong with the Latino, Hispanic or immigrant stereotype :: Permalink :: from voxxi.com

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony’s international talent competition “Q’Viva! The Chosen” has been picked up by Fox – will premiere on March 3 at 8 p.m :: Permalink :: from www.reuters.com

February 15, 2012

Famed astrologer Walter Mercado, who emerged weeks ago from a near-death experience, announced Tuesday that he will create a charitable foundation in Puerto Rico to help children and teenagers. :: Permalink :: from www.caribbeanbusinesspr.com

Mexico issues travel warning for Los United Estates :: Permalink :: from pocho.com

Native El Pasoan Iliana Sosa wants to produce reality show with local Fresas :: Permalink :: from www.elpasotimes.com

Video for Thought: Connecting with opportunities grows Latino voices :: Permalink :: from latinalista.com

Ricky Martin will be ‘the danciest Che ever’ in upcoming ‘Evita’ musical – video :: Permalink :: from univisionnews.tumblr.com

Shakira Recounts Attack by Sea Lion – saved by brother ‘Super Tony’ – (lesson here kids: wild animals are wild not pets) :: Permalink :: from www.laht.com

Thelma Melendez, superintendent of the Santa Ana Unified School District, thanks her teacher – California :: Permalink :: from www.ocregister.com

February 14, 2012

History: The Confederates Move Against Latino New Mexico :: Permalink :: from longislandwins.com

PR: NHMC Announces Honorees of Its 15th Impact Awards Gala

PR: Univision Turns Up The Volume For “Premio Lo Nuestro” Latin Music Awards With Additional A-List Performers

Victor Cruz Dances Salsa at Grammy’s — But It’s No Longer a Category [Video] :: Permalink :: from colorlines.com

Latin Flavor?: 5 Ways “Glee” Screwed Up Their Latino Music Episode :: Permalink :: from www.tuvez.com

Don Miguel Ruiz answers questions about love – video :: Permalink :: from nbclatino.tumblr.com

Valentine’s Day: 8 Over-The-Top Romantic Telenovela Scenes – Prove Their Weight In Romantic Gold :: Permalink :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Romeo Santos reigns supreme as the ‘king of bachata’ at Madison Square Garden concert :: Permalink :: from univisionnews.tumblr.com

Latinos at Mid-Season: six new or returning shows in the next month – On the networks and on cable, Latinos in lead or supporting roles are all over the place in February and March :: Permalink :: from www.sefijaonline.com

Don Omar announced Monday that he has been charged with composing the theme song for the television program “Q’Viva The Chosen” :: Permalink :: from www.laht.com

Tia Lencha’s Cocina: Aphrodisiac Valentine’s Day salsa – from pocho of course :: Permalink :: from pocho.com

February 13, 2012

Latinos had no voice at the Grammys – with some relevant tweets :: Permalink :: from voxxi.com

Artist Dan Luna’s surreal life, surreal art – Museo de las Americas director says artist can uniquely elevate the ordinary – new exhibition there, “Why Not… Retrospective of Daniel Luna.” – Denver :: Permalink :: from www.denverpost.com

5 Ways for bilingual couples to celebrate Día de San Valentín :: Permalink :: from voxxi.com

Arte Público Press joins ALSC to promote El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) in April :: Permalink :: from www.latinoteca.com

Latinos Leave Their Mark Throughout 500 ‘Simpsons’ Episodes :: Permalink :: from blogamole.tr3s.com

Video en Español: Rafael Amaya: Para Ella – Rafael Amaya quiere poner tus mas remotas fantasias a tu alcance – Valentine’s Day :: Permalink :: from www.youtube.com

Eva Longoria Discusses Philanthropy, Latino History At USC Event :: Permalink :: from www.neontommy.com

Shakira Attacked By Sea Lion, Blames Blackberry :: Permalink :: from latino.foxnews.com

Video: The Xoloitzcuintli, Mexican Hairless Dog Breed, Debuts At 2012 Westminster Kennel Club Show :: Permalink :: from www.washingtonpost.com

Love, Latino-style: Books and movies for Valentine’s Day :: Permalink :: from hispanicreader.com

Yoani Sanchez: Benedict XVI, A Different Pope, Will Come to a Different Cuba :: Permalink :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Pedro Almodovar’s “The Skin I Live In” Wins BAFTA for Best Film Not in English :: Permalink :: from www.laht.com

Latin Jazz Musicians Protest Grammy Awards, L.A. Mayor Supportive Of Artists :: Permalink :: from www.billboard.biz

February 12, 2012

Whitney Houston Dies, Latino Stars React :: Permalink :: from nbclatino.tumblr.com

February 11, 2012

Senior center’s newlyweds say it was ‘love at first sight’ – Juan Laza and Maria Licea in Rochester, New York :: Permalink :: from www.democratandchronicle.com

Robert Rodriguez Wielding ‘Machete Kills’ With AR Films’ Alexander Rodnyansky – Talks are underway for Danny Trejo to reprise the title role in sequel :: Permalink :: from www.deadline.com

Chilean Earthquake Becomes The Premise Of New Film :: Permalink :: from blogamole.tr3s.com

Actor Luis Guzmán inspires youth in his native Lower East Side neighborhood – New York City :: Permalink :: from univisionnews.tumblr.com

Video: Gloria Estefan’s new dance-heavy music video for “Hotel Nacional” :: Permalink :: from univisionnews.tumblr.com

Victor Cruz Shakes it to The Roots Playing Salsa on Jimmy Fallon Show [Video] :: Permalink :: from colorlines.com

Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony Talk Working Together On The Ellen Degeneres Show (VIDEO) :: Permalink :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Azusa golfer Lizette Salas keeps family close as she begins LPGA Tour – the only Mexican American Rookie on the LPGA Tour :: Permalink :: from www.sgvtribune.com