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Global Hispanic Real Estate Firm, Casa Latino, Executes National Franchise Development Deal for U.S. Expansion

Tomas — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:20:36 +0000

Casa Latino Franchise Corporation, the world's largest network of Hispanic real estate offices has executed its first national development agreement with Casa Latino Global Development, LLC.

Based in Celebration, Florida, Casa Latino Global Development, LLC, (CLGD), owned and operated by Joseph and Michael La Rosa, became a franchise owner in late 2008 and quickly expanded to become an area developer for the Central Florida region. Now, less than a year later, the company has opened more than a dozen locations in Orlando and has forged an alliance with Casa Latino Franchise Corporation, the franchisor.

Speaking from Celebration, Joe La Rosa, President of Casa Latino Global Development said, "Casa Latino Franchise Corporation has tremendous faith in our abilities to help grow the brand throughout the United States. We will continue to seek out qualified real estate professionals which will prove invaluable to our ability to grow the brand."

Robb Heering, founder and CEO of Casa Latino, stated, "Our brand is doing well in many key markets despite the current economic climate. In order to continue our unprecedented growth we need to recognize the players on our team who have helped get us to this level. Joe and Mike La Rosa and their growing team of real estate professionals in central Florida have proven to us that they have what it takes to get us on the map, not only in Florida, but in many other markets as well. The newly executed agreement provides our Florida leaders to develop the entire U.S.

Effective immediately, Casa Latino Global Development will be developing teams in the following markets to sell, open and operate new Casa Latino Real Estate offices: Oklahoma City, OK, Chicago, IL, Northwest Indiana, Las Vegas, NV, Southern California and Dallas, TX.

For more information regarding the information contained in this press release, please contact Kristin Taylor at 321-939-1475 or visit our website at www.casalatino.com.

About Casa Latino Franchise Corporation:
Casa Latino was created in 2005 based upon the premise that Hispanic home buyers and sellers have unique needs based upon cultural differences and lifestyles, bolstered by the fact that those needs are not being effectively served by any other national brand. While the company serves everyone, regardless of heritage, the company's model is designed to provide superior service to a multicultural market. The company offers franchisees unprecedented culturally specific and significant back office support, training, marketing tools, advertising, coaching, and much more to ensure their success. The franchise model encourages a variety of agent compensation programs which dramatically enhances a broker's ability to recruit agents. The low franchise fee and an exceptionally low transaction based royalty structure make Casa Latino an extremely attractive opportunity. Casa Latino continues to execute an aggressive growth plan in the USA, Canada, Puerto Rico and several countries in South and Central America.

Contact:
Kristin Taylor, VP-Marketing
Casa Latino Franchise Corporation
Phone: 321-939-1475
Email: kristin (at) casalatino.com
www.casalatino.com

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Hispanic Real Estate Firm, Casa Latino, Executes Southeast USA Development Deal

Tomas — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:32:08 +0000

"Based in Celebration, Florida, Casa Latino Global Development, LLC, (CLGD), owned and operated by Joseph and Michael La Rosa, became a franchise owner in late 2008 and quickly expanded to become an area developer for the Central Florida region. Now, less than a year later, the company has opened more than a dozen locations in Orlando and has forged an alliance with Casa Latino Franchise Corporation, the franchisor.

Speaking from Celebration, Joe La Rosa, President of Casa Latino Global Development said, "Casa Latino Franchise Corporation has tremendous faith in our abilities to help grow the brand throughout the remainder of the state of Florida and the southeastern United States. Although we still need to continue to expand in our central Florida market, we have relationships throughout the region which will prove invaluable to our ability to grow the brand."

Robb Heering, founder and CEO of Casa Latino, stated, "Our brand is doing well in many key markets despite the current economic climate. In order to continue our unprecedented growth we need to recognize the players on our team who have helped get us to this level. Joe and Mike La Rosa and their growing team of real estate professionals in central Florida have proven to us that they have what it takes to get us on the map, not only in Florida, but in many other markets as well. The newly executed agreement provides our Florida leaders to develop the balance of the state of Florida, the entire states of Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, and a portion of Alabama.

Effective immediately, Casa Latino Global Development will be developing teams in the following markets to sell, open and operate new Casa Latino Real Estate offices: Houston, TX, Atlanta, GA, Nashville, TN, Memphis, TN, Baton Rouge, LA, New Orleans, LA, Little Rock, AR, Fayetteville, AR, Raleigh Durham, NC and Charlotte, NC.

For more information regarding the information contained in this press release, please contact Kristin Taylor at 321-939-1475 or visit our website at www.casalatino.com.

About Casa Latino Franchise Corporation:

Casa Latino was created in 2005 based upon the premise that Hispanic home buyers and sellers have unique needs based upon cultural differences and lifestyles, bolstered by the fact that those needs are not being effectively served by any other national brand. While the company serves everyone, regardless of heritage, the company's model is designed to provide superior service to a multicultural market. The company offers franchisees unprecedented culturally specific and significant back office support, training, marketing tools, advertising, coaching, and much more to ensure their success. The franchise model encourages a variety of agent compensation programs which dramatically enhances a broker's ability to recruit agents. The low franchise fee and an exceptionally low transaction based royalty structure make Casa Latino an extremely attractive opportunity. Casa Latino continues to execute an aggressive growth plan in the USA, Canada, Puerto Rico and several countries in South and Central America.

Contact:
Kristin Taylor, VP-Marketing
Casa Latino Franchise Corporation
Phone: 321-939-1475
www.casalatino.com"

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Agency Chain Vies for Latino Buyers – (Casa Latino makes the NY Times)

Tomas — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:57:50 +0000

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Hispanic Real Estate Firm Fastest Growing Real Estate Brand in US – Casa Latino opened for business in 2005 and is now the fastest growing real estate brand in the US according to Trend Report 2009.

Tomas — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:03:24 +0000

"Casa Latino opened for business in 2005 and is now the fastest growing real estate brand in the US according to Trend Report 2009. Over 15.1% (45.5 million) of the total US population is Hispanic and this group had its largest growth rate in 2007 growing by 3.3%. (Based on May 2007 Census Bureau Report)

However, at Casa Latino it's less about the language barrier and more about the cultural barrier and one of the best examples of this thought process is best described by a member of the Casa Latino executive staff, Jorge Casas. Jorge and his family moved to the US from Venezuela and he began working in Orlando, Florida as a realtor. A few days after he began his new career, a Hispanic family came into the real estate office where he worked and asked for someone who speaks Spanish. Minutes later Jorge appeared to greet the family. He escorted them to his office and began speaking to them about their housing requirements. The head of the family stopped Jorge in the middle of the conversation and said, "Would you mind speaking in English, my Spanish is very broken." The gentleman didn't necessarily need a "Spanish speaking agent" he needed someone who understood his culture and his very specific housing needs.

Casa Latino CEO, Robb Heering, recently joined forces with Joe La Rosa, VP La Rosa Companies and brought the brand to Central Florida. After acquiring the Area Development rights to Central Florida Casa Latino Real Estate Brand, Joe La Rosa formed Casa Latino Global Development, an entity designed to help develop the Central Florida area and bring into focus the South Florida, Tampa and Puerto Rico markets.

In the past, recessions have been the birthplace of many successful businesses and our current economic recession is no different. Within six months of establishing the new Casa Latino Global Development brand, they opened four new real estate offices and are successfully conducting business. No other real estate brand has ever grown quite like Casa Latino. They are currently on track to surpass their projection of over 150 new offices by 2010. Their growth is attributed to not only attempting to close the "cultural gap" that has been realized by so many in the real estate industry but is also due, in part, to the way the company operates. For example, the brand provides state-of-the-art technology and support for each new office. They create websites, landing pages, technical support, marketing materials, operations support and much more giving this new real estate brand an edge over the competition. An additional welcomed detail to the new franchisee is the low fees required to do business as a Casa Latino Real Estate office. They are less than most brands because of the unique business model that was established in the beginning. There's also a real sense of the overwhelming social responsibility that resonates through each member of the Casa Latino team. They're dedicated to creating more than just a business; they're creating community partners. "We're a company that cares and desires for each office owner to give back to their community - this is key to everyone's success, the Franchisee, the Franchise and the community", says Joe La Rosa, President Casa Latino Global Development.

Casa Latino has grown quickly, catching the eye of many, most recently the President of the Puerto Rico Senate, Thomas Rivera Schatz. After learning of the Casa Latino Brand and participating in one of the Central Florida office opening events, Mr. Schatz invited the Casa Latino executives to speak to the members of the Senate regarding their company and their expansion into the Puerto Rican market.

If the current coast to coast excitement and positive growth surrounding the Casa Latino brand is any indication of its future success, they will undoubtedly have a solid year of growth in 2009. From their domestic development goals to the future expansion plans into Peru, Costa Rica, Panama and Columbia, the sky is the limit and they are shooting for the stars.

For more information on Casa Latino, visit their website at www.casalatino.com."

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New York Real Estate Power Players Join Casa Latino Real Estate

Tomas — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:14:30 +0000

"The Metro New York market will soon be home to dozens of Casa Latino Real Estate offices. The national leader in the Hispanic and multi-cultural real estate market has awarded a large multi-unit area development franchise to one of New York's preeminent power players.

Speaking from his Connecticut headquarters, Casa Latino CEO Robb Heering announced that a team led by Kevin McClarnon has acquired exclusive rights to open, operate, and broker the sale of Casa Latino real estate offices throughout metropolitan New York.

"Kevin McClarnon was one of the founders of Long Island's National Homefinders Signature Properties, which was acquired in 2003 by NRT, Incorporated to operate under the Coldwell Banker banner. Kevin is a highly respected real estate professional who continues to influence the greater New York real estate market. We have been searching for a quality, competent, and professional team to lead our New York operations since our company began in 2005. Kevin and his growing team will give our national brand tremendous credibility and reach in the Metro New York market."

McClarnon and his team have executed an exclusive territorial rights and area development agreement for, Kings, Bronx, New York, Richmond, Queens, Nassau, Suffolk Westchester and Rockland Counties.

About Casa Latino Franchise Corporation:
Casa Latino was created in 2005 based upon the premise that Hispanic home buyers and sellers have unique needs based upon cultural differences and lifestyles, bolstered by the fact that those needs are not being effectively served by any other national brand. While the company serves everyone, regardless of heritage, the company's model is designed to provide superior service to a multicultural market. The company offers franchisees unprecedented culturally specific and significant back office support, training, marketing tools, advertising, coaching, and much more to ensure their success. The franchise model encourages a variety of agent compensation programs which dramatically enhance a broker's ability to recruit agents. The low franchise fee and an exceptionally low transaction based royalty structure make Casa Latino an extremely attractive opportunity. Casa Latino has awarded franchises in 14 states and is executing an aggressive growth plan in the USA and several other countries.

Press Contact:
William Arce, VP, Casa Latino Franchise Corporation
(904) 415-2755
www.CasaLatino.com"

CASA LATINO REAL ESTATE ENLISTS HISPANIC MARKETING EXECUTIVE VETERAN AS FRANCHISEE AND AREA DEVELOPER Mercy Lugo-Struthers to head brand and business expansion in Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland :: CASA LATINO REAL ESTATE ENLISTA A EJECUTIVA VETERANA EN MERCADEO Mercy Lugo-Struthers estará encargada de dirigir y expandir la compañía en DC, Maryland y el norte de Virginia

Tomas — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:17:38 +0000

"Danbury, CT – Casa Latino Franchise Corporation today announced the addition of Mercy Lugo-Struthers, former Director of US Hispanic Marketing for AOL Latino and DirectTV Más, and real estate investor, to their rapidly expanding Casa Latino family. With this announcement Casa Latino Real Estate enters the coveted US Capitol Metro area backed by a professional that clearly understands what it takes to effectively reach and service the US Hispanic market.
Ms. Lugo-Struthers, resident of the state of Virginia, has consistently combined her marketing talent and her passion to improve the lives of Latinos in America. During her nearly two decades of corporate marketing experience, she devoted her time and talent to empower Latinos to achieve their American dreams in a variety of ways. Whether it was developing programs to educate Latino’s about the importance of computers and the Internet in the Latino household, or advancing their TV viewing habits to include rich cultural and educational programming. More recently, inspired by the foreclosure crisis of Latinos in Prince William County, she designed a program to educate them about how to get back into responsible homeownership.

Robb Heering, Casa Latino Franchise Corporation Founder and CEO stated that, “We have been speaking with Mercy for several months regarding her career move from corporate marketing to residential real estate, an area she’s been immersed in during the past two years. Her passion and commitment to serving her community combined with her knowledge of the real estate business made her a perfect fit for our brand.”

“We have awarded a multi-unit area development contract to Mercy. Her team will expand the Casa Latino Real Estate brand throughout Northern Virginia, Washington DC and portions of Maryland. The first Metro DC office will open in Virginia this winter with others to follow throughout the region.”

Bill Arce, Vice President of New Business Development for Casa Latino added “Mercy Lugo-Struthers will help to level the playing field in a market where many consumers, not just Latino’s, have been hard hit by the current market. Years of abuse of consumers by unscrupulous mortgage and real estate practitioners have caused tremendous damage to this market. We expect Mercy to raise the bar and change all of that by delivering the sincere, honest, and ethical counsel, education, home buying and home selling services that the Casa Latino brand represents. We are very proud and humbled to welcome Mercy to the Casa Latino familia”.

About Casa Latino

Casa Latino was founded in 2005 in Connecticut by Lawyer and Real Estate Broker, Roberto “Robb” Heering. It is the fastest growing Latino real estate brand and the only Latino-focused agency with a national footprint. While other real estate franchise companies have stalled or downsized in the midst of the current financial crisis, Casa Latino has more than doubled its franchised offices from 20 to over 44 in 2008. Casa Latino offers franchisees unprecedented culturally specific and significant back office support, training, marketing tools, advertising, coaching, and much more to ensure their success. The franchise royalty model encourages a variety of agent compensation programs which dramatically enhances a broker’s ability to recruit agents. The low franchise fee and an exceptionally low transaction based royalty structure make Casa Latino an extremely attractive opportunity. The company will continue aggressive system expansion during 2009 throughout key US and international markets.

Danbury, CT – La compañía de bienes raíces Casa Latino anunció hoy la adición a su equipo de Mercy Lugo-Struthers como Desarrolladora de Área y Dueña de Franquicia.

La Sra. Lugo-Struthers, residente del estado de Virginia, ha ejercido anteriormente como Directora de Mercadeo Hispano para AOL Latino y DirectTV Más, además de ser inversionista en bienes raíces. Con la substancial experiencia y conocimiento del mercado latino del área metropolitana de la capital que la Sra. Lugo-Struthers trae a la compañía de Casa Latino, ésta entrará a éste codiciado mercado respaldada con una profesional que claramente comprende lo que se necesita para alcanzar y servir al mercado Hispano en una forma efectiva.

La Sra. Lugo-Struthers siempre ha encontrado la forma de combinar su talento en mercadeo con su pasión de mejorar las vidas de los Latinos en América. Durante casi dos décadas, la Sra. Lugo-Struthers ha adquirido experiencia en corporaciones nacionales. Ella ha dedicado su tiempo y talento para ayudar a Latinos a alcanzar el sueño Americano en diferentes formas. Entre ellos, la Sra. Lugo-Struthers desarrolló un programa para educar a los Latinos sobre la importancia de las computadoras y la red Internet en sus casas. También desarrolló programas que les ayudaban a fortalecer sus costumbres televisivas al incluir una programación culturalmente rica. Recientemente, inspirada en la actual crisis hipotecaria que está afectando a los Latinos en el condado de Prince William, Va, la Sra. Lugo-Struthers diseñó un programa para educarlos sobre como ser dueños de casa responsablemente.

Robb Heering, fundador y CEO de Casa Latino Franchise Corporation dijo que, “Hemos estado conversando con Mercy por varios meses sobre la posibilidad que ella tenía de hacer un cambio de la industria corporativa de mercadeo hacia la de bienes raíces residencial, un área que ella ha estado muy involucrada en los últimos años. Su pasión y dedicación para servir a su comunidad con sus conocimientos sobre bienes raíces hace que sea una pieza perfecta para nuestro modelo de negocio.”

“Le hemos dado un contrato a Mercy, para que desarrolle múltiples áreas. Su equipo ayudará a expandir el modelo Casa Latino por toda el área metropolitana de la Capital del país. La primera oficina abrirá en Virginia éste invierno mientras que otras abrirán consecutivamente,” añadió el Sr. Heering.

El Vicepresidente de Desarrollo de Nuevos Negocios, Bill Arce dijo que “Mercy Lugo-Struthers nos ayudará a mejorar las condiciones en un mercado donde muchos consumidores, no solamente Latinos, se han visto afectados duramente debido a la situación actual de la industria. Años de abusos al consumidor por prestamistas predatorios y agentes de bienes raíces inescrupulosos han causado un daño sin precedente a este mercado.”

“Esperamos que Mercy sea un ejemplo y cambie todo esa negatividad al proveer el servicio sincero, honesto y ético asesorando a compradores y vendedores por igual con servicios que el modelo Casa Latino representa. Estamos muy orgullosos y encantados de darle la bienvenida a Mercy a nuestra gran familia” añadió.

Casa Latino fue establecida en el 2005 por Roberto “Robb” Heering, abogado de Connecticut y Corredor de Bienes Raíces. Es la compañía Latina con mayor crecimiento en real estate y la única agencia que se enfoca directamente en la comunidad Latina a nivel nacional. Casa Latino creció rápidamente con 20 oficinas operando en el comienzo del 2008 y ahora cuenta con más de 44. Casa Latino le ofrece a los dueños de franquicias un apoyo cultural como es entrenamiento y herramientas de mercadeo y publicidad entre otras que asegurarán su suceso. Para más información, visite www.casalatino.com
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La Rosa Development Corp. has acquired the territorial rights for the Casa Latino Real Estate franchise in Central Florida.

Tomas — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:53:33 +0000

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Former Mexico gov guilty of drug charges

Overcrowding for immigrant detainees to end at Otay facility - San Diego

Santa Ana could gain a Latino police chief if Paul Walters gets sheriff’s post

Tertulia Magazine Panel at the Latino Book & Family Festival

Eco-Cycle outreach targets Longmont Latinos

Court rules for legacy of Juana Briones! - Palo Alto, California

Colombia: Indigenous Self Defense in Times of War

Jail’s first Latina sgt. to be honored- New Jersey

Number of Hispanics killed in Prince George’s County rises - Maryland

Throngs line Fifth Avenue for Puerto Rican parade -NYC

Lawrence’s Miss Hispanic Week makes history - Massachusetts

Hispanic Latino Minority Health Coalition Director Takes Lead in Obesity Prevention - Indianapolis

Study shows Latinas have highest birth rate

Writers focus on Midwest Latinos - Kansas City-based Latino Writers Collective

Hispanic Leaders Convention comes to a close in Spain

Governor appoints panel on immigration - Rhode Island

Festival Latino adds admission - Organizers cut hours, land major concert (Los Huracanes del Norte and Lucero Terrazas) - Columbus, Ohio

Latino organizations to host gubernatorial debate focused on Hispanic issues - Delaware

Councilman Pushes English-Only Ordinance - Nashville, Tennessee

Bishop Cantú’s teachers remember their former pupil

San Diego State University is No. 6 in nation in Hispanic graduates

Danny Villanueva’s greatest kicks, then and now - Dallas Cowboys

Hispanic groups to hold rally against Tam for slur - Hawaii

Over the weekend University of New Mexico hosted the Latino Higher Education National Policy Summit, gathering more than 100 administrators, officials and students from across the nation.

Hispanic leaders in Oklahoma are running for election to seats in the state Legislature.

States Take New Tack on Illegal Immigration (online title) vs. (newspaper title) Local Officals Adopt New, Harder Tactics On Illegal Immigrants - New York Times

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Casa Latino and Fidelity National Financial Team Up to Assist Real Estate Professionals and Home Buyers

Tomas — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:09:45 +0000

"Casa Latino Franchise Corporation announced today that it will incorporate several Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FNF) products and tools initially Cyberhomes, Listing Producer and EC Purchasing to further assist its real estate agents to conduct business and to better educate consumers on the process of buying a home. Robb Heering, president and founder of Casa Latino Franchise Corporation, said: “I am delighted to make available to our brokers and agents important tools to help them succeed in this challenging real estate market; and to be associated with a company with the capabilities and reputation of FNF.”

FNF’s Multicultural Marketing Division will also support Casa Latino agents in helping to educate immigrant and non-English-speaking home buyers and sellers about the home buying process. “FNF’s Multicultural Marketing Division and its nationwide network of title and escrow companies are uniquely positioned to assist Casa Latino in both closing transactions and reaching out to underserved consumers,” said Pablo Wong, FNF senior vice president for market development. FNF’s title and escrow companies operate under five brands, including Chicago Title, Fidelity National Title, Ticor Title, Alamo Title and Security Union Title.

“As our business relationship grows, we will incorporate other helpful FNF tools and establish FNF’s family of title insurance companies as Casa Latino’s preferred providers of title and settlement services,” concluded Heering.

William Arce
Casa Latino Franchise Corporation
3 Bullet Hill Park, Suite 307
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 262-4185 TEL
(203) 262-8761 FAX
billarce@casalatino.com"

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Blogante News for Tuesday – May 13th, 2008

Tomas — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:59:02 +0000

I have changed things up a bit (as always trying to improve). Now there are Blogante News Essentials, the top 10/12 posts culled from all categories. This is the news I think everyone might be interested in. Plus, I have added an "in-depth focus section" for the times when there is a lot of news about one subject such as the huge raid yesterday in Iowa. - Gracias, Tomás

Blogante News Essentials

For Hispanics in U.S., a dream is going sour - (along with the economic downturn - dare I say ‘recession’)

Did You Know? Unemployment among Hispanics rose 1.4 percentage points to 6.9 percent from April 2007 to April this year

More Than Marches: Growing Latino Power is all About the Demographics

Did You Know? 62 percent of the recent growth in the Latino population has been through births, not immigration.

Postville immigration raid termed largest in Iowa history - (as many as 300 arrested) - Today's In-depth Focus subject (see below)

U.S. obesity rates alarmingly high - (Study found 66% of Hispanics were overweight and 33% to 50% were obese!)

Human smuggler who caused deaths of 10 immigrants in Arizona crash gets life in prison

California Assembly Speaker Fabian Nuñez leaves the speaker’s post

Former laborer now runs the company - RBG Construction owner took ’scary’ leap 12 years ago, rewarded with multimillion-dollar enterprise, big projects - Ray Gonzales Sr. in Arizona

Ways of Ancient Mexico Reviving Barren Lands - the traditional milpa

Contemporary Latin musical “In the Heights” gets 13 Tony nominations

Alex Castro: The Cuban ‘Gladiator’ - the only Latino gladiator on NBC’s “American Gladiators”

‘Sangre de Mi Sangre:’ Family fortunes - Armando Hernández in “Sangre de Mi Sangre,” which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance

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In-depth Focus --» Yesterday there was a huge immigration raid in Postville, Iowa with up to 300 arrested (although I saw an article in US Today that had the number 700)

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

California Assembly Speaker Fabian Nuñez leaves the speaker’s post

Contemporary Latin musical “In the Heights” gets 13 Tony nominations

More Than Marches: Growing Latino Power is all About the Demographics

U.S. obesity rates alarmingly high - (Study found 66% of Hispanics were overweight and 33% to 50% were obese!)

Hundreds arrested in immigration raid at Postville plant - Iowa (largest in the history of state)

For Hispanics in U.S., a dream is going sour - (along with the economic downturn - dare I say ‘recession’)

Tomás' Picks --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts

Archaeologist Uses Satellite Imagery To Explore Ancient Mexico

Human smuggler who caused deaths of 10 immigrants in Arizona crash gets life in prison

Bittersweet Reunions Span U.S. Border - on Mother’s day

“Sounds Latino!” Exhibition at UCSB Accessible Via Telephone

Dating a non-Latino

‘Sangre de Mi Sangre:’ Family fortunes - Armando Hernández in “Sangre de Mi Sangre,” which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance

Victor Landa: Moms changing stereotypes and, thus, social landscape

Ways of Ancient Mexico Reviving Barren Lands - the traditional milpa

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

North Carolina Community Colleges Will No Longer Admit Illegal Immigrants

Thousands protest violence in Mexico - Ciudad Juarez

Citizenship Proof Next Up in Voter ID Battle

Immigrants assimilate quicker today, study shows - (same Manhattan Institute study cited but quite a different headline)

Predicted ESOL Savings Debated - 760 Students Left Prince William Schools - Virginia

Top Cuban athlete still missing Monday - Yurisel Laborde

Latin immigrants to U.S. don’t assimilate - (from the “libertarian” Manhattan Institute - “conservative” is more appropriate, methinks)

More Hispanic Businesses Robbed - Aurora, Colorado

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

Did You Know? 62 percent of the recent growth in the Latino population has been through births, not immigration.

Did You Know? Tulsa police say about 40 percent of all robberies target Hispanic immigrants. - Oklahoma

Did You Know? Unemployment among Hispanics rose 1.4 percentage points to 6.9 percent from April 2007 to April this year

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

McCain accepts questionable invitation - (Minutemen upset he is going to La Raza’s annual convention)

Few immigrants but hot debate before West Virginia primary today

Blogante Business more at: Business | Marketing | Real Estate | Media | Internet

Income rising, Telemundo cautious in its new lineup

New York Farmers fear they’ll be short of workers

Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association and Microsoft Announces LISTA Tech Trends Breakfast Series

Mayor Bloomberg and Latin Media and Entertainment Commission Announce New Efforts to Position New York City as the Center for Latin Media and Entertainment

Bay Area Player Grabs Casa Latino Real Estate - Armando Tam

SPANGLISH MAGAZINE’s Marriage of Latin Cultures Celebration Event

Upfront Week Begins en Español

Charity honors top CEO - Juan N. Cento - Miami

Think online Hispanics, think gizmos

Former laborer now runs the company - RBG Construction owner took ’scary’ leap 12 years ago, rewarded with multimillion-dollar enterprise, big projects - Ray Gonzales Sr. in Arizona

GolTV Recruits Bob Gold & Associates to Lead Public Relations Efforts

Immigration raid: Town’s Hispanics shutter businesses, scatter - Postville, Iowa

Hundreds arrested in immigration raid at Postville plant - Iowa (largest in the history of state)

Did You Know? Unemployment among Hispanics rose 1.4 percentage points to 6.9 percent from April 2007 to April this year

Immigration raid: Plant official is GOP contributor - Iowa

More Hispanic Businesses Robbed - Aurora, Colorado

For Hispanics in U.S., a dream is going sour - (along with the economic downturn - dare I say ‘recession’)

The Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Names UnitedHealthcare 2008 Corporation of the Year

Blogante Entertainment+ more at: Entertainment | Musica

Busca Thalía la reconciliación

Maná ya es de platino

Roselyn Sanchez will get married in November!

Denisse Oller Returns to Television

Cristián de la Fuente perseveres on ‘Dancing With the Stars’

TimesTalk Events with Leguizamo, Daniele, & Miranda - NYC

“Sounds Latino!” Exhibition at UCSB Accessible Via Telephone

Mayor Bloomberg and Latin Media and Entertainment Commission Announce New Efforts to Position New York City as the Center for Latin Media and Entertainment

Contemporary Latin musical “In the Heights” gets 13 Tony nominations

Alfredo De Quesada Actor to Watch and to Watch For

Alex Castro: The Cuban ‘Gladiator’ - the only Latino gladiator on NBC’s “American Gladiators”

‘Sangre de Mi Sangre:’ Family fortunes - Armando Hernández in “Sangre de Mi Sangre,” which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance

La Bronca is Coming to Los Angeles - on SBS’s KLAX 97.9 FM La Raza

‘That ’70s Show’ star will pay tribute to Desi Arnaz in NY - Wilmer Valderrama

MUN2 ANNOUNCES EXPANDED ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING LINE UP - PIONEERING BILINGUAL YOUTH NETWORK CONTINUES EXPANSION IN RATINGS, DISTRIBUTION, RESEARCH AND PROGRAMMING GENRES

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

Mexican Citizens Alarmed as Drug Violence Escalates

Upside Down World - Rising Fuel Costs Provoke Transportation Strike in Nicaragua

Dim outlook for H-1B changes in this Congress?

The plight of Libreria Martinez - Santa Ana

Time Warner adds more Spanish language channels - Palm Springs, California

Bilingual Fire Prevention Campaign Launches - California

Latino Families to Gather at UCSD May 31 for Comienza con un Sueño College Outreach Event - San Diego

Charity honors top CEO - Juan N. Cento - Miami

Latino Press Awards 2008 - May 13th, 2008 at 7:30PM - Miami

Drug Trafficking, Violence, and Repression - IRC Americas Program

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Bay Area Player Grabs Casa Latino Real Estate – Armando Tam

Tomas — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:22:37 +0000

"What do superstar actor Will Smith, Miami’s Latino scene, The San Francisco Bay Area, Mortgages, Real Estate, Salsa Dancing, and Healthy Latino Cooking have in common?

Armando Tam.

At 32, Armando “Mando” Tam, of Concord, California has achieved much in his young business life. Originally from Rivas, Nicaragua, the son of Chinese and Nicaraguan parents, Mando arrived in America at age 3.

A few years ago, after spending several years in retail management and a few more in telecom and insurance, Armando Tam started teaching Salsa dancing and began singing with a Latino band. His dancing skills landed him a job with Will Smith in the Welcome to Miami Summer hit video. His lyrical skills got him his own record deal. More recently, he competed in a reality TV cooking show with a healthy Latino cooking cuisine.

"

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Court Appointed Special Advocate Program Appeals to Latino Community to Help Abused and Neglected Children – over 1,300 Latino children in foster care in Dallas County & only 35 Latino CASA volunteers to serve them

Tomas — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:25:24 +0000

"Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is calling out to bilingual Latino adults to become a CASA volunteer to help place Latino children currently in foster care in a safe, loving and permanent home. There are over 1,300 Latino children in foster care in Dallas County; however, there are only 35 Latino CASA volunteers to serve them.

"Our CASA Latino children are in great need of that special person that can help them get through the intimidating and confusing court process," said Beverly Levy, the Executive Director of Dallas CASA. "Having a CASA volunteer whom the child can culturally identify with and speak the same language encourages them to freely communicate their needs, ultimately resulting in the successful placement of the child."

CASA volunteers are community members who are screened and specially trained to advocate for the best interests of children involved in the juvenile court system because of abuse or neglect. These volunteers gather information and act as the "eyes and ears" of the court on behalf of the child. The CASA volunteer assists the juvenile judge by providing important information regarding the abused and neglected child.

Every year in Dallas County, more than 4,000 abused and neglected children go from one temporary foster care home to another. Latino children comprise 28% of children in the system and they need a CASA volunteer so that they receive adequate attention and representation.

Dallas CASA invites the community to take a few minutes of their time to find out about how they can help these children in need by visiting http://www.dallascasa.org or calling 214-827-9603, Ext. 273 for more information. A small investment of your time can change a child's life forever.

About Dallas CASA
Dallas CASA is a 501(c)(3) organization that helps abused, abandoned and neglected children in protective care find safe, permanent homes where they can thrive. More than 4,000 children in Dallas need a "voice in court." CASA trains everyday citizens to represent the best interests of these children in need. "

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Blogante News for Monday – March 31st, 2008

Tomas — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:10:24 +0000

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

Mexican drug cartels move into human smuggling - Immigrants as commodities

Will U.S. economic woes expose Latin America to new turmoil?

Immigration agents arrest 49 during raids of Dallas Latino night clubs

Socialist policies spur Venezuelans to leave -U.S., Europe take in South Americans who are fleeing Chavez government.

More Hispanics retiring to native homelands - Drawn by a lower cost of living, increasing numbers of Hispanic retirees are leaving the United States to return to Latin America — what sociologists call `the salmon phenomenon.’ - One in 10 Hispanics between 40 and 74 is seriously considering returning to their homeland

Migrant fair growing every year, organizers say - welcoming back migrant families to West Ottawa, Michigan

A Hispanic Hit at the Cineplex - “Under the Same Moon” earned $2.6 million last weekend making it the highest opening weekend ever for a Spanish-language film in the U.S.

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

Sor Juana Festival is a celebration of Mexican women - Houston

FTB’s free e-file program, CalFile, now available in Spanish

High School Financial Education Now Available in Spanish

From Peruvian Obscurity Tomcito to a Major Kentucky Derby Prep

Desire and Rumors Fuel Migrations to the Golden Land

Chavez was strong voice for San Joaquin laborers

Construction skid sidelines Latino immigrant workers - California

Gilbert woman preps for Miss USA pageant - Kimberly Joiner, a Latina from Arizona - (I wonder how many Latinas are in this year)

Bilingual clown translates as funny - Columbus, Ohio

Radio hispano: City gets 1st Spanish-language radio station - Wilmington, North Carolina

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

Immigration debate focuses on $2M in tax money going to aid group - CASA de Maryland

Files Suggest Venezuela Bid to Aid Colombia Rebels

Before ’73 Coup, Chile Tried to Find the Right Software for Socialism - Cybersyn

United Farm Workers launch Black Eagle Wines™

A Bush Cuba advisor resigns over alleged funds misuse - Felipe Sixto

Phoenix mayor Phil Gordon: Arpaio immigration raids are ‘made-for-TV stunts’

Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez sets out to prove Simón Bolívar was assassinated

Anti-illegal immigration groups grow in Florida

Blogente --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts - Picked from Blogente.com

Listen to podcast interview with artist and singer Aurora Flores about her career, targeting Latinos with entertainment products - Hispanic MPR

Hispanic Entrepreneur: Greg Sanchez > www.siestatees.com

Guest Voz: British Researcher Finds US Deportations to Blame for Rise in Violent Gang Crime in Central America (Latina Lista)

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

Did You Know? English-speaking Hispanic women were found to be the most active TV show streamers

Did You Know? More than 14,000 Dominican public hospital doctors went on strike Wednesday for the third time this month to demand wage hikes and better working conditions.

Did You Know? Today is Cesar Chavez’s birthday and is a holiday in eight states, including California.

Did You Know? Nearly 3,000 teens and young adults gathered on the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor campus Easter weekend, setting record attendance for Congreso, a gathering of Hispanic Texas Baptists.

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

Immigration issue fades, but it may return

Richardson turns back on faithful - by Alicia Lopez

Blogante Business more at: Business | Marketing | Real Estate | Media | Internet

Hispanic Entrepreneur: Greg Sanchez > www.siestatees.com

Western Union to Support United Farm Workers Foundation Efforts to Improve the lives of Farm Workers, Migrants and their Families

Did You Know? English-speaking Hispanic women were found to be the most active TV show streamers

Tinbu Expands Selection Of Spanish Language Interactive Data

Jose Antonio Rodriguez Appointed New CEO of Digicel El Salvador

Will U.S. economic woes expose Latin America to new turmoil?

Centennial’s Puerto Rican operations show good growth

Construction skid sidelines Latino immigrant workers - California

Latin Chamber hosts expo for women entrepreneurs - Salt Lake City

A conversation with Anthony Lucas of La Vision Advertising - Nashville

Casa Latino Real Estate, the Next Giant

Thanks, NAFTA: The treaty is responsible for the Rio Grande Valley’s latest growth spurt

Sí TV Freshens Look - Network Revamps Logo, On-Air IDs

General Market PR Agency Hill and Knowlton Focuses on Hispanics

Radio hispano: City gets 1st Spanish-language radio station - Wilmington, North Carolina

Univision Opens Up - New sales chief restructures ad sales with new talent and consumer-centric upfront mission

VEGAS.com Assumes Operations of Mexico Travel Website, Mexico.com, In Joint Venture

Hispanic Magazine Advertising Up 22 Percent

Examine Hispanic Shopping and Spending Patterns in the United States

State Farm Launches Integrated Hispanic Effort

A Hispanic Hit at the Cineplex - “Under the Same Moon” earned $2.6 million last weekend making it the highest opening weekend ever for a Spanish-language film in the U.S.

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Listen to podcast interview with artist and singer Aurora Flores about her career, targeting Latinos with entertainment products - Hispanic MPR

María Conchita prepara cinta sobre Venezuela

Mala Rodríguez seguirá innovando

Chef Lorena Joins Univision’s Morning ‘Despierta America’

Deborah Kerr inspired director Almodóvar

Ricky Martin visits Cambodian center

Hollywood A-Listers Prove Ignorance in Supporting Hugo Chavez - Opinion

New York Latin trio DLG () returns, with new singer

‘Line’ takes Priscilla Lopez to new ‘Heights’

Univision Announces 12 Finalists in `Nuestra Belleza Latina’ Competition

A Hispanic Hit at the Cineplex - “Under the Same Moon” earned $2.6 million last weekend making it the highest opening weekend ever for a Spanish-language film in the U.S.

Pedro Almodovar creates ‘Hugs’ blog

JOSÉ FELICIANO To Perform For The Pope At Yankee Stadium Papal Mass On April 20th

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

Pfizer Helpful Answers and Dallas Concilio Collaborate to Help Thousands of Uninsured Latinos in Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Latino Art Beat Launches 2008 National Hispanic Heritage Art Competition at U.S. Department of Education

New Education Program Builds Steps To Success For Kansas City’s Latino Youth - National Council of La Raza

Latin American Festival relocates - Charlotte, North Carolina

Drug cartels training near U.S. border

A.J. King: Bilingual, by golly: Speaking Spanish enriches my life

The Yankee Stadium Latinos remember

Puerto Rico party creates fund to ease court costs for indicted Gov.

Cubans can now stay in hotels for foreigners

Honduran Cantaloupes Linked To Salmonella

Chilean police scatter protesters; 240 detained before ‘Day of the Young Combatant’ - International Herald Tribune

Seattle Mariners, FSN Increase Outreach to Spanish Speaking Fans with Launch of LosMarineros.com

Toledo activist helps generations of immigrants - Ruth Garcia

Cuban defector put it all on line for his soccer dream - Maykel Galindo

Latino families fight lure of gangs - A Portland officer teaches a national program in Spanish, reaching parents and kids - Oregon

Latino rights icon Dolores Huerta to speak at Northern Illinois University next month

Class sizes for English skills decrease in Hoover - Alabama

BBC reporter on Spanish-only trek across U.S. stops in Pasco - Washington

Local business leader Silvia Thomas has been appointed as director of Hispanic/Latino Affairs. - Salt Lake City

Hepatitis Expert, Dr. Rita Lepe, to Report on Dangers Among Hispanics - University of Texas-Dallas

Sheriff Arpaio protestors become afraid for their safety - Phoenix

Jim Lopez declares bid for Congress - 20th District including all of Kings County and parts of Fresno and Kern Counties in California

LA Chicano Muralist George Yepes to Speak at VC April 17 - Ventura College

Immigrant advocates and religious workers in Illinois are asking that arrested immigrants have more access to spiritual counseling, the Chicago Tribune reported.

Johan Santana’s a Met for one thing: Ring!

Bridging the language barrier - the Family Health Center of Battle Creek, Michigan

Illinois Black and Hispanic Higher Ed Alliance Provides for Collaboration

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Casa Latino Real Estate, the Next Giant

Tomas — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:03:03 +0000

"While industry heavyweight Realogy, the parent of Century 21, Era, and Coldwell Banker report net losses for 2007 of $797 Million, feisty Casa Latino Real Estate reports continued system growth.

According to the 2008 edition of the well respected industry trend bible, the Swanpoel Trends Report, "Casa Latino (www.casalatino.com) is the first true national Latino real estate franchise. The Company's entire structure, focus and mission are designed to effectively service Hispanic home buyer and sellers". The report further hints that Casa Latino has a shot at becoming the "next real estate giant"."

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Blogante News for Monday – March 10th, 2008

tomasz — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:07:30 +0000

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

Pancho Villa assassin’s kin say U.S. government still owes reward

Illegal immigrants slip as hot voter issue - “With Sen. John McCain clinching the Republican nomination, immigration essentially has become a non-issue in presidential debates”

Activists take over L.A. streets celebrating 1968 ‘blowouts’ - Thousands re-enact the East Los Angeles high school boycotts by marching from Lincoln H.S. to Hazard Park. - Los Angeles

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

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Launches National Call To Action to Recruit Thousands of Hispanic Mentors

More Immigrants Buy Property in Mexico

Book maps quality of life on the border

Cervantes institute premieres on TV - The academic institution, dedicated to promoting Spanish language and culture around the world, has just launched an internet TV channel

Craftsmanship at Heart of New Specialty Salsas from Pace Foods - (I have to say that I love their new Salsa Verde - I used to make my own but this is a time-saving option for me)

Data is fuzzy in debate on migrants - Assessing burden, benefits of illegal immigration is hard

For Those Who Fled, a Retort to Cuba - Carmen Peláez created a play about her parents’ homeland. “I had somebody come to me after a show and say, ‘Don’t ruin Cuba for me!’ ”

New major mixes Spanish, service at UCLA

Weakening housing market threatens Latino wealth

Population Shift Sends Universities Scrambling - Applicant Pool Forecast To Shrink and Diversify

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

Immigrants target of Arkansas police raids - ‘It feels like it is dangerous to be Hispanic,’ activist Jim Miranda said.

NPR: ‘America’s Toughest Sheriff’ Takes on Immigration - Joe Arpaio in Arizona

Cuban wife waited 27 years for imprisoned husband

Trio accused of vandalizing Latino shrine - Three Mormon missionaries are seen mocking the Catholic site in photos on the Internet.

Hate Crimes Linked to Immigration Debate

The prison industry in the United States: big business or a new form of slavery?

Blogente --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts - Picked from Blogente.com

What It Would Take to Get More Latinos to Vote for McCain (Latina Lista)

Listen to podcast interview with Laura Hernandez, executive director, Multicultural Marketing, AT&T about marketing to Latinos - Hispanic MPR

La Bloga: Spotlight on Stella Pope Duarte

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

What It Would Take to Get More Latinos to Vote for McCain (Latina Lista)

Illegal immigrants slip as hot voter issue - “With Sen. John McCain clinching the Republican nomination, immigration essentially has become a non-issue in presidential debates”

Is Bonnie Garcia a possible vice presidential candidate for John McCain?

Roosevelt Montas: Two cultural reasons why Hispanics favoring Clinton

Blogante Business more at: Business | Marketing | Real Estate | Media | Internet

Advertising Age Names Grupo Gallegos 2008 ‘Multicultural Agency of the Year’

Financial services firms missing new markets as Hispanic subgroups grow

Coors Brewing Company to Send More Than $600,000 in Medical Supplies to Flood Victims in Mexico

BBVA cleared to integrate its US banks into one entity by Federal Reserve

Local real estate agent Freddy Guerra has opened the state’s first franchise office of Casa Latino Real Estate, a Hispanic real estate firm targeting Birmingham’s ethnic home-buying population. - Alabama

Weakening housing market threatens Latino wealth

Sporting Eye of El Tigre, Northgate Gonzalez Buys 5 Local Markets

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Susana Gonzalez and Cesar Evora Dazzle Coca-Cola Telenovela Club Winners

LAMC Discounted Early Registration Now Open

Eva Ayllón - The singer’s spirited renditions of Afro-Peruvian classics are almost too dynamic for Disney Hall to contain. - Los Angeles

Univision Radio to Debut The Enrique and Joe Show on Miami’s La Kalle 98.3 FM

‘Voces de Cambio’ - Hispanic Celebrities Making a Difference

Jessica Alba Gives Teens Advice

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

Top Woman Leaders To Participate in LULAC National Women’s Conference in San Antonio, Texas | LULAC-League of United Latin American Citizens

Second Mexican Bamboo Congress in Puebla Begins

With All the Talk About Illegal Immigration, a Look at the Legal Kind

In-state tuition for immigrants looks safe - Kansas

Penalties for hiring illegal immigrants advance in Legislature - Nebraska

Bush rejects easing of U.S. embargo on Cuba

For Hispanic Leaders, College Affordability Is Top Concern

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Local real estate agent Freddy Guerra has opened the state’s first franchise office of Casa Latino Real Estate, a Hispanic real estate firm targeting Birmingham’s ethnic home-buying population. – Alabama

tomasz — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:40:43 +0000

"Local real estate agent Freddy Guerra has opened the state's first franchise office of Casa Latino Real Estate, a Hispanic real estate firm targeting Birmingham's ethnic home-buying population.

Guerra, who was a co-owner of Showcase Realty, bought Alabama's franchise rights to Connecticut-based Casa Latino last week and plans to hire as many as 15 bilingual agents in the next six months.

Casa Latino's local office opens as many real estate agents and service providers across the country are responding to a new crop of homeowners and first-time buyers in the growing Hispanic communities."

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Blogante Headlines for Tuesday – December 11th, 2007

Tomas — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 01:55:25 +0000

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

Latin music sales plummet in 2007

The Man Who Ordered CIA’s Tape Destruction, Jose Rodriguez Ordered Tapes Of Terror Interrogations Destroyed Without Telling CIA Director

Salsa star and Sony BMG sign innovative touring deal - Gilberto Santa Rosa

Why Not Merge With Mexico Rather Than Fight Immigration? - (Rance Crain & Al Ries think so - immigration is so hairy even marketers are trying to come up with solutions - but this??? from adage.com)

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

Marcos Loya has gone from a rough childhood to a magic career - A kid marked for prison or grunt work surprised everyone by becoming a world-class composer and the musical force behind SCR’s ‘La Posada Mágica.’

ImmigrationProf Blog: History of the Southern Border

Mexican kids risk death to get into U.S.

Radio Realidad: The Popular Voice in Honduras

Hodges University to create Hispanic Institute to meet growing needs of area - Lee and Collier counties in Florida

Hispanic Marine ‘doing something great’

Giving a strong voice to illegal immigrants - Dallas attorney throws resources of firm into battles with Farmers Branch, Irving

Houston dancers celebrate Lady of Guadalupe - Annual event draws 3,000 Catholics to celebrate the upcoming feast day - Houston

Goldman Sachs’ US Hispanization Research Report Released at Multicultural Marketing Summit - Compelling data for investment in the US Hispanic market presented

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

The U.S. Has Its Own Spin on this Year’s Observance of International Human Rights Day (Latina Lista)

Slot Machines for Children to be Banned in Peru

U.S. care of illegal immigrants with AIDS draws fire

Español Is Winner of Univision Debate

Demagogic Feeding Frenzy Against Immigrants is like Hitler Going After the Jews and Gypsies in the 1920s

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Latin music sales plummet in 2007

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Carlos Slim’s CompUSA folds » VivirLatino

Listen to interview with Cristina Benitez, author, Latinization about her book - Hispanic MPR

New Employment status of the Hispanic or Latino population by sex and age - from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

RealtyFone Announces Agreement with Casa Latino

Univision Communications Names Tonia O’Connor Executive Vice President of Distribution Sales & Marketing

Hispanic chamber will benefit all business - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Pizza Patron Partners With Piolin - Chain Names #1 Ranked Radio Host Voice and Face of Brand

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Hispanics in Greater Need of Protection and Preparation with Life Insurance

Brothers create a new Cuban classic - Casavana Cuban Cuisine, in Homestead - Florida

Goldman Sachs’ US Hispanization Research Report Released at Multicultural Marketing Summit - Compelling data for investment in the US Hispanic market presented

Why Not Merge With Mexico Rather Than Fight Immigration? - (Rance Crain & Al Ries think so - immigration is so hairy even marketers are trying to come up with solutions - but this??? from adage.com)

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Latin music sales plummet in 2007

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Alejandro Sanz Mocks Hugo Chávez

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Another album, another Grammy nod - (the Spanish Harlem Orchestra)

Perez Hilton - The internet’s queen of mean

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RealtyFone Announces Agreement with Casa Latino

Tomas — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 01:15:47 +0000

"Real Estate technology firm RealtyFoneTM and its parent TeamfoneTM based in Scottsdale, AZ have announced an agreement with Casa Latino Franchise Corporation to offer a comprehensive telephone listing hotline with online applications developed for Casa Latino real estate agents that enables them to provide prospective homebuyers with recorded, faxable and downloadable information about a property. REALTORS® around the country that are using similar but more expensive services have already realized the benefits of this advanced technology. They report that the average number of inquiries range between 50-120 per month per listing with numbers higher in high growth markets.

Kenny Drake, Teamfone’s Chief Operating Officer said “the program, named TeleCasaLatino will provide Casa Latino’s real estate agents with a simple front-end for potential buyers, a mix of caller information in English and Spanish, measurements of marketing effectiveness, and an easy to use telephone and online interface, TeleCasaLatino gives real estate agents a powerful tool to help aid in the sale of properties 24 hours a day 7 days a week. In addition to hearing recorded property information and prices, consumers can automatically receive property information by fax and choose to be instantly connected by phone to the Casa Latino listing agent”.

RealtyFone co-founder and retired Phoenix Sun basketball player Eddie Johnson commented that “RealtyFone and it’s related operations will continue to develop industry leading technology products and services and deliver them at low cost to large and mid sized real estate systems. We understand that Casa Latino Real Estate is the leader in the Latino real estate space and we expect their system to grow rapidly both in the US and internationally so we were pleased with their decision to partner with us for this service. We developed a proprietary web based interface to enable Casa Latino’s agents to deliver desired market information to the public efficiently and inexpensively”.

Launched in 2005 in Connecticut, Casa Latino offers franchisees unprecedented culturally specific and significant back office support, training, marketing tools, advertising, coaching, and much more to ensure their success. The franchise royalty model encourages a variety of agent compensation programs which dramatically enhances a broker’s ability to recruit agents. The low franchise fee and an exceptionally low transaction based royalty structure make Casa Latino an extremely attractive opportunity. "

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Blogante Headlines for Tuesday – November 13th, 2007

Tomas — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:45:56 +0000

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Undocumented household help on bottom rung - They toil in shadows, often for little, at times subject to abuse

Veterans Day is a time for forgotten Latinos to be recognized

Latino voters lose a leading voice in City Councilor Arroyo’s defeat - unseated in low turnout - Boston

Tabasco Tragedy Also One of Mexico’s Finest Moments

How Latin America Subsidizes the U.S. - The estimated $2 trillion of U.S. investments held by Latin America’s wealthy classes is essential to a U.S. economy.

Immigration reform stalled until 2008 vote

His popularity flagging, Sen. Martinez turns away from Bush

Fate of ‘Cane’ has implications for other ethnic shows

Cobb County jail site of confusion, despair over deportation - Georgia

Blacks, Non-Bilingual Hispanics At Higher Risk For Old Age Disability

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A better life: Latino family in the US - The BBC in Arkansas

Queen of Mean - The most hated man in Hollywood talks about life as Perez Hilton

The Battle of Zihuatanejo

Voices en Español » Podcast interview with Luis Clemens editor of La Política

‘Cane’ raises Paola Turbay’s profile

Missouri town unmoved by presidential hopefuls’ stances on immigration

Immigration a dangerous issue for GOP - Even though past election results overwhelmingly indicate that enforcement-only campaigns don’t succeed, Republicans seem bent on making illegal immigration a centerpiece of their 2008 campaigns.

Toes For Business: Latin Dancers Revive Ballet

Help this movie get a theatrical distributor - AMERICAN HARVEST MOVIE (THE REAL TRUTH ABOUT IMMIGRANT AMERICA)

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Beyond Immigration Reform(ism): Direct Action Against the Wall « Of América

Latino groups sell out shows - Omaha, Nebraska

A door to Ecuador - A kidnapping drove him to Boston, music brought him home - Alex Alvear

Battle over name change leaves bruises - change to Cesar Chavez Boulevard in Portland, Oregon

A Chicana questions: Is dwelling on Mexican-heritage tensions fair? - Nation’s immigration debate rooted in racist history, says woman who counsels workers.

In Seattle, 1100 stand up for media diversity in marathon hearing

Columnists Debate Candidness in US-Mexico Border Issues

Latinos tell of racial insensitivity- Washington

Bias against hairstyles reveals a possible racial divide

Growing Hispanic population fuels debate in East Tennessee

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“Ballet is traditionally controlled by the big companies, but more and more companies have found success with the help of Hispanics,” says Octavio Roca

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National Coalition Paves the Way for Unprecedented Latino Voter Turnout in 2008

Univision Updates Roster of Republican Candidates Participating in Historic Presidential Forum

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As Veterans Day Approaches, New Lifetime Every Woman Counts Poll Shows Hillary Clinton and John McCain Deemed Best Presidential Candidates to Address Needs of Military Families

Resume, heritage are key to Richardson

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Casa Latino Real Estate Forges Relationship with RealEstateLatino.com

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Winn-Dixie’s CEO shares master plan - localize things with five categories of stores: affluent, urban, Hispanic, resort and kosher

Miller Chill heads to Australia, first overseas market

Coors Brewing Company Unveils Hispanic Leader of the Year

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Bob Venoso, gives us a sneak preview of the new production from Chambao - (I like this group)

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A door to Ecuador - A kidnapping drove him to Boston, music brought him home - Alex Alvear

Cane’s Smits, Prince and Cidre - Interview with Jimmy Smits

Ojos de Brujo win the Grammy Flamenco 2007

Review of Love In The Time Of Cholera

God Inside the Devil: The Films of Alejandro Jodorowsky

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Eugenia León debuta en cine - Her first acting gig as the veracruzana Toña “La Negra” (1912-1982)

Soda Stereo actúa en Monterrey - They are beginning the tour of Mexico there

Angélica Vale Named Mr. Amigo 2007

Frida Play Cancelled After Just Two Weeks

Behind the Scenes at the Latin GRAMMYs - (not as great as this article makes it sound)

Dayanara Torres Gets Annoyed With the Press

Al rojo vivo Extended to Two Hours

Juan Luis Guerra Rakes In the Latin GRAMMYs

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Shakira: “We’ll Get Married Eventually”

Kate del Castillo and Aarón Díaz Call It Quits

Fabián Lavalle Checks Out of Hospital - (check out the photo - he really got beat up)

Aracely Arámbula: “I’d Love a Little Girl”

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‘Karlifornia’ Puts A New Lens On L.A. - New MTV Tr3s original reality production introduces Karli Henriquez - Premieres on November 13th at 4 PM

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La Bloga: A TESTAMENT TO THE BRAVERY AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF LATINOS WHO FOUGHT IN WW II

Immigrants seek clout in push to be citizens - Detroit

Mexican Identity and Inevitable American-driven Modernity

‘Counting on Immigration,’ Part 1 - WBUR

English lessons offered to Spanish-speaking staff - University of Colorado

The Border Responds to Mexico’s Big Katrina

Columnists Debate Candidness in US-Mexico Border Issues

‘Comprehensive’ reform called for on illegals - Fortified border a must, Latino group’s chief says - Hector V. Barreto

Some cities reach out to illegal immigrants - Illinois

Medicare’s Open Enrollment National Hispanic Kick-Off Event

Casa Latino Real Estate Forges Relationship with RealEstateLatino.com

Tomas — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:25:11 +0000

"Casa Latino Franchise Corporation, the nation’s leading Latino real estate brand has partnered with Jacksonville, FL based RealEstateLatino.com to provide services and exposure to its growing army of real estate agents. RealEstateLatino.com, the nation’s leading provider of real estate resource and information with the mission of increasing homeownership opportunities within the Latino community, was founded in 2004 by William Arce, a real estate broker and former HOGAR Fellow at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in Washington, DC.

Robb Heering, Casa Latino’s founder and CEO said he first heard of Arce in 2005 when Casa Latino was preparing to expand it’s one office operation into the national franchise model that exists today. “Although I had telephone conversations with William Arce in the past about some possible synergies, it wasn’t until we met at the NAHREP conference in Orlando, FL that we began serious discussions about the ability to work together. By chance, we were seated at the same table during a meeting of NAHREP Chapter Presidents. I am the President of the Connecticut Chapter of NAHREP and William leads the Jacksonville, FL Chapter” Heering stated.

Commencing on or before January 1, 2008, Casa Latino franchise owners, brokers and agents will be posting real estate listings on RealEstateLatino.com. Casa Latino’s agents will receive discounted membership, services, and products at RealEstateLatino.com.
William Arce stated that “Casa Latino is well positioned to dominate the Latino real estate space. Their philosophy, expertise and understanding, combined with the tools and resources they provide to their franchise owners, agents, and clients will help them in continuing to grow their brand as America’s leading Latino real estate agency”.

About Casa Latino

Casa Latino was created in 2005 based upon the premise that Hispanic home buyers and sellers have unique needs based upon cultural differences and lifestyles, bolstered by the fact that those needs are not being effectively served by any other national brand. The company offers franchisees unprecedented culturally specific and significant back office support, training, marketing tools, advertising, coaching, and much more to ensure their success. The franchise model encourages a variety of agent compensation programs which dramatically enhance a broker’s ability to recruit agents. The low franchise fee and an exceptionally low transaction based royalty structure make Casa Latino an extremely attractive opportunity. Casa Latino has awarded franchises in several states and is executing an aggressive growth plan in the USA and many other countries. The company is headquartered in Southbury, CT with a national franchise sales office based in Dallas, TX.
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