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Veteran Educator Wins Baby Abuelita National Song Contest – Maria de la Luz Huizar

Tomas — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:54:39 +0000

"Maria de la Luz Huizar sits in the library waiting for the start of her monthly faculty meeting at Lamar Elementary School in San Antonio, Texas; unknowingly she will be surprised by family members, dear friends and the Grand Prize in the Baby Abuelita national contest, Sing Abuelita Sing.
As she thanks everyone, overjoyed family members and teachers chant "sing, sing, sing," and Maria and her brother fill the library with a romantic Spanish ballad. As tears fill the eyes of onlookers, it becomes apparent that this teacher beats to a different drum, bringing an appreciation for music to the lives that she has touched and inspiring creativity.
"It was very hard to keep everything a surprise," said Principal Janet Mansmann. "Maria brings music into the lives of her students every day, and her ability to teach children has resonated in the hearts of many for the past 35 years."
Maria submitted her recording of "La Estrellita" to the Baby Abuelita Sing Abuelita Sing national contest, never assuming she would be picked. "My mother has never been one to bring attention to herself, and her entire life has been dedicated to the ones she loves and the people in her life," said Maria's daughter, Mireya Huizar. "I never thought my entry would be accepted.
I said, 'well, I'm going to send it in and see what happens,'" said Maria. "Music is a part of my life, and I am very proud to be able to share my love for music with my students." In addition to sharing music with students for 35 years, Maria sings in her church choir, where her son-in-law is the choir maestro.
In an effort to preserve the Hispanic Heritage, Baby Abuelita hosted a national contest seeking the best recorded cancion de cuna and the spitting image of the Baby Abuelita characters. Entries were submitted in digital and hard-copy format from across the U.S. Baby Abuelita awarded Maria the Grand Prize, consisting of the family of five Baby Abuelita dolls, the Baby Abuelita Family Fiesta DVD, two Baby Abuelita Sing-Along books, a certificate for the purchase of Baby Abuelita slippers, as well as a camcorder and tripod to capture and preserve special moments, and an assortment of Scholastic Spanish books. Second and third place winners and runners-up received an assortment of Baby Abuelita products.
Founded in 2005, Baby Abuelita Productions was created by a pair of working mothers: Hilda Argilagos-Jimenez, a dance teacher, and Carol Fenster, a psychotherapist. "We wanted to create a doll that preserved tradition and warm memories," said Fenster. "But our dolls have managed to do that and more. We get emails from teachers and parents who are using these dolls to educate their children and teach them Spanish, which is a wonderful thing."
Baby Abuelita received the iParenting Award for the Family Fiesta DVD and Abuelita Rosa, Abuelito Pancho, Baby Andrea and Baby Tita dolls. The company was awarded the 2008 Toy of the Year and Preferred Choice Award by Creative Child's Awards Program for Abuelita Rosa and Abuelito Pancho. Baby Abuelita launched their product line in Panama and Baby Mimi is their latest addition to the Baby Abuelita family.
Baby Abuelita is available at select Wal-Mart, Target, Toys R Us and Kmart locations and online at www.babyabuelita.com. "

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Blogante News Summary for Tuesday – August 5th, 2008

Tomas — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:47:29 +0000

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Three Latino construction workers who helped build homes throughout the Puget Sound area claim in a lawsuit that they were routinely cheated out of overtime pay and were required to work off the clock and to make cash “rebates” from their wages back to their employer.

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Two Florida legislators — Marco Rubio, speaker of the House of Representatives, and state Rep. David Rivera — on Monday accused the agencies that offer travel packages and send packages to Cuba of making false allegations during a trial in Miami federal court to determine the validity of a new state law that imposes high fees and tighter restrictions on that industry.

Hispanic community leaders, along with Hispanic business owners, have joined hands to establish the Hispanic Leadership Empowerment Committee of the Treasure Coast. - Florida

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U.S. Treasury targets Mexico drug cartel associate :: from www.reuters.com

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Adelante Mujeres receives education program grants - Hillsboro, Oregon :: from www.oregonlive.com

Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) Convention Focuses on Latino Political Strength :: from blog.aflcio.org

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Educators from every educational level and Hispanic community leaders from across Kansas have formed the Latino Vision Council to help recruit and retain more Hispanic students at the University of Kansas. :: from diverseeducation.com

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Baby Abuelita Productions Salutes Miami Children’s Hospital

Tomas — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:01:32 +0000

"On Thursday, August 7th, Baby Abuelita Productions, creators of the popular Spanish-lullaby singing dolls, salutes Miami Children's Hospital for its service to the children and the South Florida Hispanic community. The Neighborhood Salute, which is a prize awarded to Baby Abuelita by Edy's SlowChurned ice cream for its written submission in appreciation of the Miami community, will be celebrated at Miami Children's Hospital.
The salute will include free ice cream for 100 participants to attend and a premier showing of an episode of the new Baby Abuelita DVD, Family Fiesta. The first in a series of DVDs distributed by Baby Abuelita Productions, Family Fiesta was honored in July with the 2008 Outstanding Products award by iParenting Media Awards, a Disney company. Children patients, their families and Miami Children's Hospital staff are invited. Baby Abuelita dolls and books will be raffled as part of this event.
At this celebratory event, information will also be distributed about Baby Abuelita's Sing, Abuelita, Sing! contest. As part of the company's desire to preserve the heritage from one generation to another, people of all ages can enter for the chance to win one of two Sing Abuelita Sing contests. The entire family can participate by either singing a traditional lullaby or nursery rhyme or by submitting a drawing or photo of family members that resemble one of the Baby Abuelita characters: Abuelita Rosa, Abuelito Pancho, Baby Andrea or Baby Tita.
Sing Abuelita Sing is a contest for the entire family, as an effort to embrace the family heritage. Dress up in a bata de casa, put on a pair of gafas or sing "Arroz con Leche" and submit your entry to Sing Abuelita Sing. Full contest rules and regulations can be found on the company website at http://www.babyabuelita.com.
Founded in 2005, Baby Abuelita Productions was created by a pair of working mothers -- Hilda Argilagos-Jimenez, a dance teacher and Carol Fenster, a psychotherapist. "We wanted to create a doll that preserved tradition and warm memories," said co-founder Carol Fenster. "But our dolls have managed to do that and more. We get emails from teachers and parents who are using these dolls to educate their children and teach them Spanish, which is a wonderful thing."
Baby Abuelita dolls, books, and DVD are available at a wide variety of Wal Mart and Toys R Us locations and online at http://www.babyabuelita.com"

Wal-Mart replaces Garland Hypermart with first ‘Hispanic community’ store – Texas

Tomas — Tue, 06 May 2008 15:05:06 +0000

"That question has long since been answered, and now Wal-Mart is replacing that historic store with a new location it's calling its first "Hispanic community" store.

With an estimated 14 percent of its U.S. shoppers being Latino, Wal-Mart in recent years has been tailoring stores, such as its I-30 and Cockrell Hill location in Dallas, to meet the needs of Hispanic families. It has added specialty bakery items, expanded varieties of chile peppers, printed store signs and advertising circulars in Spanish and last year stocked baby Abuelita dolls for Three Kings Day celebrations.

But the new Garland store at 1801 Marketplace Drive is the first designed from the ground up to meet the needs of Hispanic shoppers, said Daniel Morales, regional spokesman for Wal-Mart."

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Baby Abuelita Goes to SPOK

tomasz — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:23:58 +0000

"Miami, Fl-based based Baby Abuelita Productions has named Sound Points of Knowledge, LLC of Westport, CT as its merchandizing representative.

Sound Points of Knowledge (a/k/a SPOK) is a branding and licensing agency started by Baxter Urist and Jeanne Taylor Hard, both former officers of Sesame Street. SPOK specializes in developing brands, products and licensing for socially responsible brands for kids and families.

Baby Abuelita Productions was originally designed by Hispanic moms to preserve Hispanic songs and culture. Co-founders Carol Fenster and Hilda Argilagos-Jimenez of Miami Beach, FL recognized the desire of Hispanic parents to preserve their cultural heritage. Abuelita Rosa and Abuelito Pancho are the grandparent dolls that sing sweet lullabies like "Canciones de Cuna" and other traditional Hispanic songs. The dolls help keep the cultural heritage alive for every generation. Retail has responded: the dolls are a huge hit at Wal- Mart, Target and Kmart. Production for a home video animated series is currently underway. This reverses the usual formula of a doll being spun out of a popular program.

Baxter Urist has an extensive background in building children's brands: Former president of The Smile Train, The Youth Trust, as well as former Group President, Licensing and International Television for Sesame Workshop. Jeanne Taylor Hard started one of the first brands aimed at Hispanics with HOLA BEBE and Sonia Manzano ("Maria" from Sesame Street). As Vice President for Sesame Street, Ms. Taylor Hard helped open up the food business and the Asian market to Sesame Street-licensed products. Overseeing the launch of over 400 stores in Japan alone, ranging from stationery and gifts to school supplies, housewares and apparel.

According to SPOK partner Baxter Urist, "Baby Abuelita is a lovable and authentic Hispanic brand with four main characters. We will be expanding into many other infant and pre-school categories. We are so proud to be 'God- parents' to Baby Abuelita."

President, Carol Fenster, "We are proud to have Jeanne and Baxter as licensing representatives for Baby Abuelita. Their extensive background in culturally sensitive brands makes for a perfect fit with our vision of growing Baby Abuelita into the preschool brand for preserving Hispanic Culture.""

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Blogante News for Valentine’s Day – February 14th, 2008

tomasz — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:07:16 +0000

Happy Valentine's Day. This day means something different to me as tomorrow is my birthday. I just passed 35,000 posts today so I guess that is my gift to myself. I want an iPhone, though. Crossing my fingers. - Tomás

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Feds admit jailing citizens as illegal immigrants

University of California-Berkeley study shows strong support for cross-border health insurance between the U.S. and Mexico

National program aims to find more Spanish-speaking foster parents

Raúl Salinas, poet, teacher and activist, dies - Austin resident and bookstore owner gave voice to Chicano struggle.

Oklahoma’s crackdown on illegal immigration draws Texas lawmakers’ interest

A Chicago parents group says forcing students who are still learning English to take the same state achievement test as native English-speakers is unfair.

My Picks (Tomás' handpicked hispanic highlights) --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts

Artists Support Alejandro Sanz in Venezuela Spat

Dreaming big for Latino firms in Los Angeles - Ruben Guerra, head of the Latin Business Assn., wants to expand and add programs to boost the group’s profile and effectiveness.

John Leguizamo Wins First Ever ‘Lazzie’

Museum exhibits explore heritage of Afro-Mexicans - California African American Museum in Los Angeles.

Using term ‘illegals’ reveals the speaker

Jorge Flores parlayed reality TV gig to MLS - 18-year-old punched pro ticket with Sueño MLS win

Texas’ Peyote Hunters Struggle to Find a Vanishing, Holy Crop

Seasoned veterans Los Lobos create cinematic music as they touch upon some thorny issues

Eye Openers --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts

Presidential Campaigns Snubbing Texas Print? - (not to mention Hispanic blogs)

Mexican bishops call drug traffickers to conversion

Bill Would Seize Illegal Immigrants’ Cars - Georgia

After just one year, Arizona State University junked its scholarship program for illegal immigrants. Sarah Fenske wonders who will step up for them now

Immigrant labor vital to area businesses - Wisconsin

And Starring Hillary Clinton as Evita Peron

Texas Civil Rights Review - Appeal to Sen. Clinton from Irma Muniz: Free Ramsey

José A. Buergo: A Different Kind of YouTube Pundit

Texas A&M University-Kingsville President Rumaldo Juarez Resigns

Hispanic University President at Pennsylvania College Facing Increasing Pressure to Step Down - Dr. F. Javier Cevallos, president of Kutztown University

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Esai Morales in new Jericho

Lust in Translation… Literally! « Mi blog es tu blog

La Bloga: Palabra Pura News — New Latino Poetry on Tour

A Lesson to be Learned from the IRS: Legal Status and Working are Two Separate Issues (Latina Lista)

Election 2008 --» View the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts
(Are you registered to vote? Will you vote? You really, really should.)

Who won on Super Tuesday? Latinos did. America’s beginning to see who we are.

Presidential Campaigns Snubbing Texas Print? - (not to mention Hispanic blogs)

Clinton Targets Latino Voters In Texas With Spanish Ad

And Starring Hillary Clinton as Evita Peron

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Governor Anibal Acevedo-Vila Endorses Senator Barack Obama for President

Obama Campaign Used Spanish-Language Phone Banking, Texting to Get Out the Potomac Vote

New York Hispanic clubs to back McCain

Hispanic Conference Addresses Latino Vote - Chicago

Some Hispanics say Clinton staff shakeup unlikely to rattle support

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Panama, Guatemala sign free trade agreement

Presidential Campaigns Snubbing Texas Print? - (not to mention Hispanic blogs)

Leading Travel Insurance Website Now Offers Mexican Auto Insurance to US and Canadian Travelers Going into Mexico

US judge throws out immigration lawsuit filed against Tyson Foods

Dreaming big for Latino firms in Los Angeles - Ruben Guerra, head of the Latin Business Assn., wants to expand and add programs to boost the group’s profile and effectiveness.

University of California-Berkeley study shows strong support for cross-border health insurance between the U.S. and Mexico

Immigrant labor vital to area businesses - Wisconsin

QuieroLatino.com and nocheLatina.com Partner to Provide US Latinos with Enhanced Entertainment Options

TV Azteca Announces EBITDA Growth of 11%, to Alltime High of Ps.1,517 Million in 4Q07

International Toy Fair Gets Sneak Peek at Baby Abuelita DVD

Toyota Launches Literacy Program for Hispanic and Other Immigrant Families in Burien/Seattle

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Esai Morales in new Jericho

Artists Support Alejandro Sanz in Venezuela Spat

‘Top Model’ winner Jaslene Gonzalez on her career and being a Latina role model

The DVD Lounge: Ladrón Que Roba a Ladrón - DVD Review

John Leguizamo Wins First Ever ‘Lazzie’

Fourth Orlando Latin American Film and Heritage Festival starts Thursday

Chicano films in the spotlight - Cine Chicano Film Festival - Arizona

Seasoned veterans Los Lobos create cinematic music as they touch upon some thorny issues

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ELVIRA ARELLANO DENIED ENTRY IN CANADA

Couple brings Mexican dome architecture to Arizona

Yadier Molina is set to pursue his golden dream - Cardinals

In Sonoma, Mexico’s Felipe Calderón praises Latino winemakers, highlights contributions immigrants make to United States

Local Latino music legend José Carrera fights for his life - Minneapolis - St. Paul

Immigration bill draws heated House debate - Indiana

Immigration debate gets emotional - Discussion in Topeka centers on Sen. Peggy Palmer’s proposed Kansas Illegal Immigration Relief Act.

Mexico president says U.S. should not close its doors to migrants

2007 AAAS Mentor Award goes to Carlos Castillo Chavez of Arizona State University

Misa, Mesa, Y Musa Volume 2 Unearths The Treasures Of Liturgy In The U.S. Hispanic Church.

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International Toy Fair Gets Sneak Peek at Baby Abuelita DVD

tomasz — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:38:21 +0000

"Riding on the wave of rapid growth and popularity, Baby Abuelita Productions will be previewing the first in a series of animated DVDs for the Hispanic children's market at the New York City International Toy Fair on February 16 - 21, 2008 in the Jacob Javits Center. The Baby Abuelita Family Fiesta DVD is the most recent installment of award- winning Baby Abuelita products that preserve Hispanic heritage by teaching children traditional songs, dances, folklore and language. The original Baby Abuelita collection featured two dolls: Abuelita Rosa, Abuelito Pancho, warm and cuddly grandparent dolls that sing traditional Spanish language lullabies and nursery rhymes.

The Baby Abuelita direct-to-home DVD follows Abuelita Rosa, Abuelito Pancho and their grandchildren through three 15 minute episodes plus special features designed to teach Hispanic culture through educational, entertaining stories and adventures that include music and dance.

Each episode contains one traditional Spanish language lullaby and one original song written exclusively for Baby Abuelita's Family Fiesta video series by Latin Grammy Award winning artists Joel Someillan and George Noriega of Jollipop Entertainment.

"With Baby Abuelita distribution growing so rapidly, it quickly became clear just how great a demand there is for Hispanic-centered products," says Carol Fenster, Baby Abuelita CEO. "It only makes sense for Baby Abuelita Productions to use every current medium we can to teach children about their culture and heritage. We have got dolls and books; DVDs are the next logical step to bring these characters to life. We hope the International Toy Fair will help us reach an even bigger audience."

Since its launch in 2005, Baby Abuelita has more than tripled the size of its national distribution to over 3,000 stores and products are now available at Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target, Toys R Us, and Sam's Club as well as http://www.babyabuelita.com/ . Multicultural initiatives at major retailers across the country have highlighted Baby Abuelita products in their holiday promotions, capturing the attention of Dany Garcia Johnson and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and leading to Baby Abuelita's strong investment partnership with Garcia Johnson's wealth management firm JDM Partners LLC. Both Johnsons are excited to utilize their media contacts and expertise to aide in the company's continued growth and increasing brand equity.

About Baby Abuelita

Baby Abuelita was founded by two working moms who shared a goal to leverage traditional Spanish-language childhood songs to ensure that Hispanic heritage is preserved, passed along to the next generation and easily accessible for everyone. Visit http://www.babyabuelita.com/ for more information. "

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The Three Kings Visit Wal-Mart Stores in Houston

Tomas — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:03:43 +0000

"A group of children and their parents learn about the significance of Three Kings Day during a special Hispanic-themed holiday promotion at a Wal-Mart store in Houston. The costumed Three Kings paid special visits to stores in Houston and El Paso, Texas, recently, in celebration of the Three Kings Day holiday.

While Three Kings Day celebrations may differ in Latin America and other Spanish-speaking countries, January 6 is the universally recognized day celebrating the arrival of the three wise men who followed a star in the night sky that foretold the birth of Jesus. In Mexico and many Latin American countries, Hispanics celebrate the Three Kings who arrive bearing gifts and toys for the sleeping children on the evening of January 5.

“The Three Kings holiday is a magical time for Hispanic children no matter what country they are from,” said Gisel Ruiz, Wal-Mart vice president and regional general manager for West Texas and New Mexico. “We are pleased to be able to help bring these special Hispanic traditions to more and more families, allowing them to save money and live better each holiday season.”

In addition to Baby Abuelita dolls that are designed by a Hispanic vendor, this year’s holiday toy selection includes an exclusive line of RBD dolls that Wal-Mart developed with Mattel and patterned after the very popular Latin TV and music personalities. Wal-Mart stores participating in the special Three Kings Day promotion also feature traditional Hispanic holiday foods, such as Rosca de Reyes (Kings cake). The special Hispanic holiday store campaign runs through January 6, 2008.

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Blogante Headlines for Wednesday – November 7th, 2007

Tomas — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:38:15 +0000

Top Stories --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts

La Política, Counting On The Hispanic-Vote Counters

Mexican floods recede, but death toll and criticism mount

Number Of Mexican Migrant Deaths Along Border To Reach Record Numbers in 2007, Says Mexican Official

Spanish-Language Ad Spending Remains Solid - ($2.88 billion, in the first half of 2007)

Arizona case on English learning approaching high-cost junction

Landmark deal to pay more to tomato pickers in question

My Picks (Tomás' handpicked hispanic highlights) --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts

Putting your Latin Grammy-atical abilities to test. (nice little multiple choice test)

Wildfires stoked the flames of ethnic hatred

NAFTA, Inequality and Immigration

Hispanic students have limited exposure to non Hispanic whites in public schools - Hispanic MPR

Our view on immigration: Licenses, in-state tuition for illegal immigrants? - With Washington immobile, states choose pragmatism over nativism. - USATODAY

New immigrant law a reminder of 1850 Fugitive Slave Act - Oklahoma

Foreign Policy: How Slim Got Huge - (Carlos Slim that is)

Eye Openers --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts

Store requires citizenship to buy ammo - North Carolina (even though it isn’t a state law)

Flier appears to be attempt to lower Hispanic turnout - Fort Worth

Hispanics are key to a healthy economy - North Carolina - (I don’t think I have ever seen this stated so bluntly - Hispanic immigrants provide entrepreneurs with something even more valuable than friendly tax policies and startup capital: low-cost labor.)

Foster Children at Risk, and an Opportunity Lost - New York City

Guatemalan Father Dies Giving Autistic Son a Better Life in the United States (Latina Lista)

With Costa Rica’s mail, it’s address unknown

OT (:: off topic :: sharing ::) --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts

Stop lying to yourself. You love Dennis Kucinich

Down on The Farm - (the farm bill mess)

Did You Know --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts.

23,140,000 Hispanics go online according to the latest Harris Poll

The first Hispanic female Immigration and Customs Enforcement National Academy instructor announced Monday that she will run for El Paso County sheriff. - Maria Guadalupe Dempsey

Among preschool children hospitalized for asthma, only 7 percent of black children and 2 percent of Latino children, compared with 21 percent of white children, are prescribed routine medications to prevent future hospitalizations.

A study released last week by the Urban Institute and the National Council of La Raza says there are about five million U.S. children with at least one undocumented parent.

Election 2008 --» View the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts
(Are you registered to vote? Will you vote? You really, really should.)

Hillary’s current stance: No licenses for illegals

Clinton Defends Wife on Licenses

Richardson Moves Staff: Nevada to Iowa

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Rock of Ages: Building Your Quinceañera on your Birthstone

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Mexican Government Calls Foul on North Carolina Union-Busting

Gigante Hires Advisers to Review Possible Asset Sale

Research Shows Spanish Companies Increasingly Locating Contact Centers in Latin America

Spanish-Language Ad Spending Remains Solid - ($2.88 billion, in the first half of 2007)

QuePasa Corporation Files Amended Annual Report on Form 10-KSB

Hispanic Agencies Eye Future

Tech Edge: Hispanic Executives Stay Connected with High-Tech Gadgets

The Final Say: Ford’s Francisco Codina

Landmark deal to pay more to tomato pickers in question

HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers(TM) Honored

MarketingProfs Podcast: Eduardo Conrado, Using Thought Leadership to Position Motorola by Marketing Profs

Can African-American Agencies Learn From Hispanic Agencies?

Spanish banks to penetrate U.S. market

Grupo Gallegos, Dieste, Harmel & Partners And Vidal Partnership Are Most Awarded Winners at 9th Annual Advertising Age Hispanic Creative Advertising Awards - Press Release

Hispanics are key to a healthy economy - North Carolina - (I don’t think I have ever seen this stated so bluntly - Hispanic immigrants provide entrepreneurs with something even more valuable than friendly tax policies and startup capital: low-cost labor.)

Foreign Policy: How Slim Got Huge - (Carlos Slim that is)

MTV Latin America shuffles deck

CaribeVisión Rolls Out in Puerto Rico

Blogante Entertainment+ more at: Entertainment | Musica

Putting your Latin Grammy-atical abilities to test. (nice little multiple choice test)

Mexican Stars Will Sing for Flood Victims

Fabián Lavalle’s Attacker Could Face Six Years in Jail

Gloria Estefan podcast featuring Gloria with Paquito D’Riveria and others talking about cuban music

Blogante Latin Grammy News from this month

Putting your Latin Grammy-atical abilities to test. (nice little multiple choice test)

Skinny Nutritional Corp’s Skinny Water® Chosen for 2007 Latin GRAMMY Celebrity Gift Bag

Alacranes Musical, Bimba Bose, Daddy Yankee, Kinky, Sheila E. and Aleks Syntek Join the All-Star Lineup for the 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY(R) Awards

Baby Abuelita DVD Kicks Off a New Dance in 8th Annual Latin Grammy(R) Awards Gift Bags

Latin GRAMMY(R) Nominated Artists Camila and Elvis Crespo Write and Record Their Longest Songs Ever

Lucero presentará los Grammy Latino

Las Vegas se transforma para premios

Latin Grammys to honor Cuban singer Guillot, ‘Queen of the Bolero’

Caribe in the Casino

Adios, Nueva York! Latin Grammys head to Vegas - (and I am going to be there)

Ricky Martin to Open 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY(R) Awards on Nov. 8 in a Performance with Blue Man Group

Latin GRAMMY(R) nominee Willy Chirino & WaMu Host Mock Guitar Jamming Session for Schoolchildren to Teach the Legacy of Latin Music

Aleks Syntek Partners with Heineken as the Heineken Green Ribbon Ambassador during the 8th Annual Latin Grammy(R) Awards in Las Vegas

Blogante News from all the other categories - View all categories | states | metros | sitemap -- special mention to immigration

Peru flag hacked onto Chile site

Sixteen feared dead after Mexican ‘mini-tsunami’

Former Mexican Leader Met by Protesters - Pennsylvania

Wake Cracks Down On Illegal Immigrants - North Carolina

Obesity Leaves Hispanics Prone to Cancers, Diabetes

NW Arkansas Red Cross tries to reach Hispanics after Mexico floods

Mexican Consulate to issue ID cards - Lafayette, Lousiana

Baby Abuelita DVD Kicks Off a New Dance in 8th Annual Latin Grammy(R) Awards Gift Bags

Tomas — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:09:14 +0000

"Baby Abuelita Productions will be introducing their new animated home video in the official 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY(R) Awards Gift Bags. This video features original music by Latin GRAMMY winner Joel Someillan and GRAMMY(R)-winning artist George Noriega of JOLLIPOP Entertainment. In their Gift Bag, Presenters and Performers at the awards show will receive a pair of Baby Abuelita dolls plus a VIP invitation to request an advance copy of the DVD scheduled to be released in winter 2008. Beginning on November 8 consumers can jump in on the action and register to win the first 100 copies of the DVD at http://www.babyabuelita.com/.

Someillan and Noriega are songwriters best known for being the clever minds behind Nick Jr.'s popular Go Diego Go theme song along with key tunes for the Dora the Explorer smash television show. They have numerous gold and platinum records that recognize their talent for adding a fresh spin on children's entertainment. For Baby Abuelita, the dynamic duo is applying their creativity to integrate modern, catchy rhythms with traditional Latin lullabies to develop a signature sound for Baby Abuelita's debut DVD.

"As a Latino parent, I was instantly attracted to the Baby Abuelita collection," said Joel Someillan. "The nursery songs sung by Abuelita Rosa and Abuelito Pancho bring back special memories of my own childhood so I see it as an exciting opportunity to develop a theme song that will build this brand and help preserve beautiful Hispanic traditions for the next generation."

Since its launch in 2005, Baby Abuelita has tripled the size of its national distribution, diversified its offerings beyond dolls to books and the highly anticipated upcoming home video, and become a highlight of multicultural initiatives at major retailers across the country. Its rapid growth and acceptance among consumers is a result of the company's unique approach to preserving Hispanic traditions. Unlike other products, Baby Abuelita focuses on classic Spanish nursery rhymes and favorite lullabies which quickly engage children and appeal to parents who remember the tunes from their own childhood.

"We are honored to be working with such talented artists since this DVD soundtrack will help further personify the Baby Abuelita brand," said Hilda Argilagos-Jimenez, co-founder of Baby Abuelita and mother of two. "Music is so key in Latino culture. The right signature sound will elevate the Baby Abuelita brand and make our products that much more distinctive."

The 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, set for Nov. 8 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, will be broadcast live on the Univision Network from 8 - 11 p.m. ET/PT. In addition, the broadcast also will be distributed internationally to more than 100 countries.

To learn more about Baby Abuelita, visit http://www.babyabuelita.com/ for more details.

About Baby Abuelita

Baby Abuelita was founded by two working moms who shared a goal to leverage traditional Spanish-language childhood songs to ensure that Hispanic heritage is preserved, passed along to the next generation and easily accessible for everyone. The growing product line is distributed nationally through major retailers such as Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target and Toys R Us or at http://www.babyabuelita.com/. The collection features four dolls: Abuelita Rosa, Abuelito Pancho, Baby Andrea and Baby Tita as well as an interactive sing-a-long book now sold on the Baby Abuelita website. Each 17" plush doll (SRV of $24.99) sings a different group of songs in a voice reflective of the doll's character at the press of its hand and comes in packaging designed to look like a rocking chair. The Sing Along with Abuelita Rosa Book (SRV of $9.99) is hardcover and has five musical buttons that play music for the song featured in the book, which appear in both Spanish and English. Visit http://www.babyabuelita.com/ for more information.

About The Latin Recording Academy(R)

The Latin Recording Academy is an International, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community. For more information about The Latin Recording Academy, please visit http://www.grammy.com/.

Media Contact: Lisa Ruiz-Rogers 323.866.6059 lisa.rogers@mslpr.com"

Baby Abuelita Sings Sweet Tune as New Investor Brings on Rock Solid Support For Expansion of Hispanic Doll Company

Tomas — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:36:16 +0000

"Energized by the growing success of ethnic toys in the U.S., Dany Garcia Johnson has joined Baby Abuelita Productions (BAP), making her the first major outside investor of Miami's hottest doll maker. As reported last week by the Associated Press, the multicultural doll category is booming and greatly driven by the Hispanic population's buying power projected to grow a formidable 48% between 2006 and 2011 to almost $1.2 trillion. Through Garcia Johnson's financial and networking support along with business partner, actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's involvement, Baby Abuelita will be able to fast track opportunities to grow brand equity and diversify its product portfolio through such activities as introducing a direct-to-home video series and launching discussions with major networks to create an animated television series. Since its launch in 2005, Baby Abuelita has tripled the size of its national distribution and become a highlight of multicultural initiatives at major retailers across the country. The unique dolls -- an adorable collection featuring a grandmother, grandfather and grandchildren -- draw in consumers because they are one-of-a-kind. Each doll sings a special selection of traditional Spanish lullabies, exposing children to fundamental Spanish words and a beautiful side of Hispanic heritage that can be passed down from generation to generation. "Baby Abuelita dolls and their mission to preserve Hispanic traditions inspire me," said Dany Garcia Johnson. "As a Latina mother, I appreciate the value of making it easy for parents to keep rich traditions alive and relevant for children. Dwayne and I have been watching the company grow here in Miami and are excited about the opportunity to share our ideas and help Baby Abuelita continue to diversify." Garcia Johnson is founder and Chief Executive Officer of JDM Partners LLC, a Miami-based investment advisory firm that that specializes in providing superior investment counsel to high net worth individuals, families and corporations. Ms. Johnson also serves as Chairman for White Buffalo Entertainment and is Executive Producer on such projects as the soon to be released documentary Theater of War, starring Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline. In addition, she is a dedicated philanthropist who founded The Beacon Experience which provides both educational and social tutoring to inner-city students and, upon their acceptance into college, provides full scholarships to ensure continued learning. Baby Abuelita was founded by two working moms who shared a goal to leverage traditional Spanish-language childhood songs to ensure that Hispanic heritage is preserved, passed along to the next generation and easily accessible for everyone. The growing product line is distributed nationally through major retailers such as Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Toys R Us, Target, and Amazon.com, or at http://www.babyabuelita.com/. The collection features four dolls: Abuelita Rosa, Abuelito Pancho, Baby Andrea and Baby Tita as well as an interactive sing-a-long book now sold on the Baby Abuelita website. Each 17" plush doll (SRV of $24.99) sings a different group of songs in a voice reflective of the doll's character at the press of its hand and comes in packaging designed to look like a rocking chair. The Sing Along with Abuelita Rosa Book (SRV of $9.99) is hardcover and has five musical buttons that play music for the song featured in the book, which appear in both Spanish and English. Visit http://www.babyabuelita.com/ for more information."

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U.S. Toy Manufacturers Say Bilingual, Multicultural Toys Are a Hit – Toy makers especially target the U.S. Hispanic consumer market

Tomas — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 14:41:23 +0000

"U.S. toy manufacturers and retailers are boosting offerings of multicultural products, from bilingual talking toys to dolls of many races, and parents are responding by opening their wallets. Dolls Like Me, a New Jersey online retailer, features dolls of many skin tones, dressed to reflect ethnic varieties. The company has grown quickly since it was founded in 2005 by Denise Gary Robinson, an African-American entrepreneur. Robinson said children should have dolls that look like them and dolls that look like their friends, too. “We all look different; I celebrate that,” she says. Robinson says she gets letters from parents all the time. There were so many requests from Muslim Americans, she said, that she found an appropriate doll and commissioned an outfit for it that would appeal to Muslim American girls. The doll wears a hijab, or traditional head scarf. This fall, Robinson intends to sell a series that may appeal to immigrants. Made by Karito Kids, each of the five dolls has a story about the country from which she hails -- Kenya, China, Mexico, the United States and Italy. Another small startup company is Miami-based Baby Abuelita Productions, which had its genesis in a desire by Hilda Argilagos Jimenez to preserve the lullabies her grandparents sang to her in Spanish. She and business partner Carol Fenster hired artists to design grandparent-style dolls, and singers and sound engineers to record the music the dolls sing. Fenster said the lyrics resonate with Cubans, Colombians, Puerto Ricans, Nicaraguans, Mexicans and others. The first dolls -- Abuelita Rosa and Abuelito Pancho -- were manufactured in 2004, and within a year they were selling at major retailers like Wal-Mart, Target and Toys "R" Us. That year, the new company sold 10,000 dolls; it expects to sell more than 100,000 in 2007. While some store buyers were initially skeptical -- “Who would buy a grandparent doll?” they asked -- the reaction by Hispanic consumers has been strong. “In Hispanic countries, the grandparents are the keepers of the culture. There is respect for them in that role,” said Fenster. HISPANICS' GROWING INFLUENCE ON TOY MARKET In fact, toys that appeal to the Hispanic market are especially popular today, according to manufacturers. Reyne Rice, a trend specialist at the Toy Industry Association, said manufacturers’ interest in the Hispanic market has picked up markedly since the 2000 census. “This is a niche market,” said Rice, “but a big niche market.” The U.S. Census Bureau reported a 60 percent increase in the number of Hispanics in the United States between 1990 and 2000. At the turn of the century, there were 35 million Hispanics, making up 13 percent of the total population. By mid-2005, there were 43 million Hispanics, according to Roberto R. Ramirez of the U.S. Census Bureau. Furthermore, Hispanics have contributed one-half of the growth in the U.S. population since 2000, Ramirez said. The Hispanic population is younger than the total population, a fact not lost on toy makers. Nearly one-fourth of all babies born in this country since 2000 have been Hispanic. “We are constantly looking at birthrates,” said Brenda Andolina, a marketing representative of Fisher-Price, a division of Mattel Inc. She said her company began a dedicated effort to reach Hispanic mothers in 2003. Hispanic households outspend others on children’s apparel, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and toy makers are betting they will spend more on educational toys, too. Manufacturers are increasing offerings of interactive electronic toys that use Spanish and English -- leaders in the category include Fisher-Price, Leapfrog Enterprises and VTech Electronics. Fisher-Price holds the license for toys based on television characters called “Dora” and “Diego,” who use some Spanish phrases. They began as a mainstream brand but are increasingly popular with Hispanics, according to Andolina. New in 2007 is a toy from Fisher-Price called “Dora’s Vanity,” which will have a feature whereby, when a child says a word in English, Dora will say it back in Spanish. “General market moms like exposing their children to a new culture and language, and Latina moms like reinforcing their roots,” Andolina said. Leapfrog is coming out with a bilingual preschool toy called the “Learn & Groove Animal Sounds Guitar,” which introduces animal names and sounds, as well as numbers and counting in both Spanish and English. Moms love the fact that they can learn English while their child learns Spanish, according to Angelica Elizondo, marketing manager at Leapfrog. VTech’s “Nitro Notebook,” for ages 5 and up, will include Spanish-language features as it teaches reading skills through games. A spokeswoman at Oregon Scientific said her company’s multicultural products are “extremely popular” and the company is expanding its bilingual offerings. For instance, the "Barbie B-Smart," a toy laptop computer with activities that can be played in Spanish, will be updated for fall 2007 to teach Spanish as well. “Over the years, we’ve seen a steady increase in demand for products that support a variety of ethnic backgrounds, and we expect this trend to continue,” the spokeswoman said."

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Hispanics Select Gifts That Embrace Culture – Baby Abuelita

Tomas — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 15:29:18 +0000

"As holiday gift-giving time approaches, Hispanics have numerous options of where they can find and purchase that perfect gift for a loved one. More than ever, gifts that touch cultural and traditional heartstrings will score big this holiday season. Baby Abuelita Productions is ready to meet Hispanic consumers’ shopping needs. The holiday season is a magical time for family gatherings, feasting and displaying love and affection through gifts, whether those relatives are near or far. “Hispanics are often interested in gifts that truly reinforce and elevate their heritage,” said Carol Fenster, a psychotherapist and COO of Baby Abuelita Productions. “Although there is undoubtedly an acculturation process for immigrants, the appreciation and reverence for cultural values will never be erased.” The desire for parents and grandparents to pass on traditions is one reason why the Baby Abuelita dolls, that sing traditional Spanish language lullabies, are a favorite gift item this year, as evidenced by the skyrocketing demand for these dolls at nationwide retailers such as Wal-Mart and Toy R Us. “Gifts that foster an appreciation and love of one’s culture and people are natural hot sellers this season,” added Fenster. Children love to hear and sing traditional Latin American lullabies along with the dolls fashioned in guayaberas and batas de casa. In the span of one year, Baby Abuelita’s success has been fueled beyond the retail aisles. The independently owned business won second place in the Miami Herald Business Plan Challenge and has been featured at the New York Licensing Fair, Cuba Nostalgia in Miami and the Edward James Olmos Latino Book and Family Festival in Houston and Los Angeles. The company has built a bilingual website designed to attract thousands of people searching for lyrics and melodies to remind them of special times with their grandparents. Analysts predict that online shopping will reach new heights this year. Hispanics have a positive attitude towards online shopping. Evidence of this comes from a Forrester Research (2006) study that found that there are 7.6 million U.S. Hispanic buyers who will each spend an average of $1,200 on items purchased online this year. “The rise of online purchases as a shopping category gives small businesses such as Baby Abuelita an opportunity to reach larger numbers of consumers and be even more competitive,” said Tim Dugan Birrittella, Senior VP of Marketing of Baby Abuelita Productions and Marketing Professor at Florida International University. “Today’s consumer appreciates the variety of items available online, plus they enjoy being able to shop without leaving home. Last year, people from throughout the U.S., Canada and as far away as Great Britain and Israel were elated to find our dolls available on BabyAbuelita.com,” added Dugan Birrittella. "

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Bespectacled White-haired Singing Dolls Hit a Home-Run with Hispanic Consumers – Baby Abuelita dolls

Tomas — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 15:51:15 +0000

I had the opportunity to exchange several e-mails with one of the ladies running this business and I have high hopes for them.

"Baby Abuelita dolls, produced by Baby Abuelita Productions, have been singing success for this minority-owned start-up. The Spanish-lullaby singing dolls’ uniqueness – they resemble grandparents, complete with guayaberas, batas de casa and specs – impressed Wal-Mart and put Baby Abuelita(R) among the approximate two percent of accepted new products. After initial sales results at select Wal-Mart stores nationwide, Baby Abuelita will be available at more than four times the number of Wal-Mart stores across the mainland U.S. and in Puerto Rico giving the founders much to sing about. Gearing up for Hispanic Heritage Month, Wal-Mart is not only buying more of the dolls at more stores, but will reserve the highly coveted end-cap displays for the dolls in select stores across the country. As part of the Baby Abuelita promotion, greeters will welcome shoppers with Baby Abuelita stickers and toy department staff will wear special Baby Abuelita buttons. "

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Baby Abuelita @ Conexión Public Relations.

Tomas — Tue, 20 Sep 2005 14:58:57 +0000

aby Abuelita Productions, a Miami-based manufacturer of lullaby singing dolls that preserve the Hispanic heritage, has assigned Conexión Public Relations as the national public relations agency of record to guide them in their efforts in reaching the growing Hispanic market. article in English / artículo en Ingles o en Español usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish from [...]

Baby Abuelita Productions, which ranked second in Business Monday’s Business Plan Challenge, has a new distributor who will help meet demand for the company’s hit Spanish-speaking dolls and gain space on the shelves of national retailers.

Tomas — Mon, 11 Jul 2005 14:59:34 +0000

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