http://www.hispanictips.com Essential Hispanic & Latino News :: Relevant, Trusted, Comprehensive and Useful Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:04:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/05/cocktail-of-the-week-coronela/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/05/cocktail-of-the-week-coronela/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:14:46 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/05/cocktail-of-the-week-coronela/ HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66032 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/07/cocktail-of-the-week-dulce-de-leche-martini/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/07/cocktail-of-the-week-dulce-de-leche-martini/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:15:59 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/07/cocktail-of-the-week-dulce-de-leche-martini/ HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=63659 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/24/cocktail-of-the-week-roja-loca/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/24/cocktail-of-the-week-roja-loca/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:15:25 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/24/cocktail-of-the-week-roja-loca/ HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=62076 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/17/cocktail-of-the-week-best-mexican-independence-day-drinks/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/17/cocktail-of-the-week-best-mexican-independence-day-drinks/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:49:35 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=61405 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=61405 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/10/cocktail-of-the-week-the-best-brazilian-independence-day-drinks/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/10/cocktail-of-the-week-the-best-brazilian-independence-day-drinks/#comments Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:46:43 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=60802 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=60802 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/26/cocktail-of-the-week-conquistadora/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/26/cocktail-of-the-week-conquistadora/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:16:12 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/26/cocktail-of-the-week-conquistadora/ HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=59396 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/06/cocktail-of-the-week-fica-frio/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/06/cocktail-of-the-week-fica-frio/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:02:35 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=57708 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=57708 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/07/24/mastering-the-margarita-tequila-aside-even-experts-cant-agree-on-what-goes-into-the-legendary-cocktail/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/07/24/mastering-the-margarita-tequila-aside-even-experts-cant-agree-on-what-goes-into-the-legendary-cocktail/#comments Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:20:50 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/07/24/mastering-the-margarita-tequila-aside-even-experts-cant-agree-on-what-goes-into-the-legendary-cocktail/ Blogante News from HispanicTips.com - The Most Relevant Hispanic y Latino News :: Trusted, Comprehensive & Useful]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=41644 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/07/21/shaken-and-stirred-macondo-a-new-restaurant-introduces-itself-and-an-avocado-cocktail-nyc/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/07/21/shaken-and-stirred-macondo-a-new-restaurant-introduces-itself-and-an-avocado-cocktail-nyc/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:12:29 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/07/21/shaken-and-stirred-macondo-a-new-restaurant-introduces-itself-and-an-avocado-cocktail-nyc/ "THE motif at Macondo, a restaurant and bar that opened last week on Houston Street on the Lower East Side, is “estilo libre latino,” which translates to “freestyle Latino.” This may explain why I found myself drinking an avocado at the bar there last Thursday. An avocado cóctel? That’s freestyle, baby." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=41355 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/09/emilio-and-gloria-estefan-honored-at-star-studded-fedexst-jude-gala-to-benefit-st-jude-childrens-research-hospital/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/09/emilio-and-gloria-estefan-honored-at-star-studded-fedexst-jude-gala-to-benefit-st-jude-childrens-research-hospital/#comments Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:17:52 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/09/emilio-and-gloria-estefan-honored-at-star-studded-fedexst-jude-gala-to-benefit-st-jude-childrens-research-hospital/ "St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R), the premier pediatric cancer research center, celebrated its sixth annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala by honoring Emilio and Gloria Estefan for their commitment to international healthcare, the local community, and the music and entertainment industry. The star-studded event took place on May 17, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080606/24375 )

On the red carpet, St. Jude patients rubbed elbows with some of the brightest stars from the Latin music and entertainment industry who came to support Daisy Fuentes, celebrity chair, and her fight against childhood cancer. More than 550 guests were treated to live performances by Luis Fonsi, Jeremías and Valeria Gastaldi. During the night's entertainment, Emilio Estefan took to the stage alongside Victor Manuelle for an unforgettable impromptu performance. Among the other celebrity guests who came to support St. Jude were Candela Ferro, Khotan Fernandez, Fanny Lu, Ana María Canseco, Lili Estefan, Génesis Rodríguez, María Celeste Arrarás and philanthropist Adrienne Arsht.

"It was truly wonderful to see the Hispanic community of South Florida come together to support St. Jude," said John P. Moses, Chief Executive Officer for ALSAC, the fundraising organization of St. Jude. "Thanks to the supporters and sponsors of this gala, St. Jude is able to provide hope for sick children and their families from all over the world."

The money raised from this event will help St. Jude continue its groundbreaking research and lifesaving care for children from across the country and around the world who are battling cancer and other deadly diseases. Two other special guests for the evening were St. Jude patients Lucas Solberg and Stephan Boehme Gutierrez, who shared their story of survival with guests. The gala also included a cocktail reception and silent auction, which included a shopping spree at Saks Fifth Avenue and dinner for 10 with artist Romero Britto.

The Estefans join other top Latin artists and entertainers who have supported the lifesaving mission of St. Jude over the past few years, including Antonio Banderas, Jimmy Smits, Daisy Fuentes, Cristian Castro, Luis Enrique, José Feliciano, Luis Fonsi, Jeremías, Fanny Lu, Carlos Ponce, Gilberto Santa Rosa and the late Soraya.

Gala sponsors included FedEx Express, Stanford Financial Group, Universal Music Latino, VISA International, Univision Radio, Anthony R. Abraham Foundation, Maya, Southern Wine and Spirits of South Florida, Sea Latino, The "M" Point, KPMG, Yahoo! Telemundo, Telefonica, DDB, Car Factory Outlet, Lopez-Cantera Foundation, CB Richard Ellis, Coors Brewing Company, Inktel Direct, Jefferson Lee Ford III Memorial Foundation, Zubi Advertising, The Paper Fetish, The Miami Herald, Ocean Drive en Español, Merrill Lynch, Leon Medical Centers and Grey Goose Vodka.

For more information on this event, or for information on next year's gala, please call 1-800-278-3383 or visit www.stjude.org/miamigala.

ABOUT ST. JUDE CHLDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tennessee. St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization. For more information, please visit www.stjude.org." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=39738 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/05/national-council-of-la-raza-nclr-and-wachovia-announce-multi-million-dollar-multi-faceted-economic-development-partnership/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/05/national-council-of-la-raza-nclr-and-wachovia-announce-multi-million-dollar-multi-faceted-economic-development-partnership/#comments Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:02:21 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/05/national-council-of-la-raza-nclr-and-wachovia-announce-multi-million-dollar-multi-faceted-economic-development-partnership/ "Who: Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR
Mike Rizer, Executive Vice President of The Wachovia Foundation and director of Community Relations for Wachovia
Mark Van Brunt, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Raza Development Fund
Frank Newman, Western Region COO and president for Southern California for Wachovia

What: Press conference to announce a multi-million dollar national partnership between NCLR, Raza Development Fund, Wachovia and The Wachovia Foundation.

When: Tuesday, June 10, 2008
3:00 – 3:30 pm
Cocktail reception to follow

Where: The Beverly Hilton Hotel
International Terrace (near self-parking entrance)
9876 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Why: This national partnership teams the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States with the country’s fourth largest financial services provider. Together, these organizations will expand financial possibilities for the U.S. Latino population—and build stronger communities." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=39600 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/05/directv-to-launch-azteca-mexico-azm-exclusive-channel-will-air-nationally-on-directv-mas-channel-442/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/05/directv-to-launch-azteca-mexico-azm-exclusive-channel-will-air-nationally-on-directv-mas-channel-442/#comments Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:32:17 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/05/directv-to-launch-azteca-mexico-azm-exclusive-channel-will-air-nationally-on-directv-mas-channel-442/ "Azteca Networks, the provider of the fastest growing Hispanic broadcaster Azteca América and DIRECTV, Inc., provider of the nation’s leading satellite television service, announced today the launch of Azteca México, a brand new 24-hour satellite-only channel to be aired through DIRECTV Más in the United States. Azteca México will offer exclusive programming from TV Azteca’s three Mexican networks: Channel 7, 13 and Proyecto 40 and will differ from programming viewers receive on broadcast network Azteca América. Azteca México will air on Channel 442 nationwide and be identified in programming guides as AZM 442, starting Wednesday, June 11, 2008.

Azteca México will offer viewers programs in the U.S. many of which will be shown at the same time as they air in Mexico on TV Azteca. These shows include hit Mexican novelas Todo por Amor and Vivir Por Ti, news from TV Azteca’s own Hechos and the hottest reality and entertainment shows like Poker de Reinas, a racy, fun morning show featuring four beautiful Mexican hostesses and Venga la Alegria, TV Azteca’s leading morning show.

“Azteca México will complement our successful broadcast network and together, the two channels will form Azteca Networks, the most sought-after Mexican programming package in the United States,” assured Azteca Networks CEO, Adrian Steckel. “Azteca México is aimed at a specific segment of the market – the viewer who craves that daily Mexican connection, with newscasts, novelas and entertainment programs offered the same day they air in Mexico.”

“Now for the first time ever, friends and family in Mexico and the U.S. can watch top-rated Mexican programming at the same time. No other Spanish-language content provider can offer this experience,” said John de Armas, vice president, WORLDDIRECT, DIRECTV, Inc. “The addition of Azteca México to DIRECTV’s robust Spanish and English programming packages gives the U.S. Latino community an exclusive television experience in the comfort of their own home.”

To celebrate the new network’s launch, Azteca América and DIRECTV, Inc. will co-host a star-studded, private VIP reception on Thursday, June 12, 2008 in Hollywood, CA. Stars will arrive on the red carpet and enjoy an evening of cocktails and entertainment. Celebrities scheduled to attend include: Pati Chapoy (Ventaneando América), Renán Almendárez Coello "El Cucuy" (Azte Pa' Cá), Javier Alatorre (Hechos), Yahir (La Academia), Claudia Álvarez (Bellezas Indomables), Diego Olivera (Vivir Por Ti), Omar Fierro (Vivir Por Ti), Fernando del Solar (Venga la Alegría), Mónica Castañeda (Famosos en Jaque), Eduardo Xol (ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition), Emiliano Diez (formerly with The George Lopez Show). There will be red carpet fashion commentary by Patti López (93.9 FM) and more! For press credentials please see contacts below.

The distribution agreement is a major win for Azteca Networks, following the March 2008 agreement to nationally distribute Azteca América’s Pacific feed on DIRECTV Channel 441. Azteca México programming will be available nationwide and accessible to DIRECTV Más customers at no additional charge.

" HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=39568 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/04/cachaca-a-sugarcane-spirit-is-at-the-heart-of-a-growing-national-drink-trend/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/04/cachaca-a-sugarcane-spirit-is-at-the-heart-of-a-growing-national-drink-trend/#comments Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:30:59 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/04/cachaca-a-sugarcane-spirit-is-at-the-heart-of-a-growing-national-drink-trend/ "or 21 years I’ve watched this lovely little cocktail coyly circle the bar hoping to be noticed. When you marry a Brazilian, the potent lime and sugarcane cocktail automatically becomes the house drink. But it’s only in the last year or two that the caipirinha has been showing up on local bar menus.

A kissing cousin of the Cuban mojito, the caipirinha (kai-PEE-reen-yuh) is considered the national drink of Brazil. Loosely translated, it means “peasant’s drink,” “little man from the country” or “yokel.” I’d been drinking them for so long I had to stop and think out loud: “So what’s the exact translation for caipirinha?”" HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=39494 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/29/aspen-latino-named-hispanic-on-premise-activation-agency-for-absolutr-vodka/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/29/aspen-latino-named-hispanic-on-premise-activation-agency-for-absolutr-vodka/#comments Thu, 29 May 2008 15:57:29 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/29/aspen-latino-named-hispanic-on-premise-activation-agency-for-absolutr-vodka/ "Aspen Latino, the Hispanic experiential and promotional marketing division of Aspen Marketing Services, the nation's largest privately-held marketing services agency, has been awarded nationwide Hispanic experiential marketing responsibilities for ABSOLUT(R) Vodka. As part of its duties, Aspen Latino will manage and oversee all Hispanic on-premise account activation for the recently launched ABSOLUT Global Cooling(TM) campaign.

"ABSOLUT Vodka is one of the world's premier marketers. The brand consistently creates groundbreaking programs to reward existing consumers and attract new ones," said Paul Stringer, Executive Vice President of Aspen Latino. "The ABSOLUT Global Cooling initiative is poised to become one of the most innovative programs in the Hispanic market."

Aspen Latino has begun to implement a two-phased, nine-month program that includes managing more than 250 events in the major markets of New York, Miami and Los Angeles. The ABSOLUT Global Cooling campaign is designed to reduce the effects of global warming by offering simple steps consumers can implement into their daily routines. Events will feature ABSOLUT Global Cooling Stations, which are interactive footprints that invite consumers to build their own "Environmental Mug Shot." In addition, ABSOLUT cocktails, which feature codes that can be individually registered online to activate an eco-donation to one of ABSOLUT's three eco-charity partners, will be served and campaign information distributed by bilingual brand ambassadors.

"ABSOLUT Vodka is committed to reaching its Hispanic consumers through targeted events," said Terry Williams, Director, On-Premise at ABSOLUT Vodka. "We are impressed with Aspen Latino's strategic and creative insights, and are looking forward to working with them to produce meaningful and lasting relationships with our consumers."

About Aspen Marketing Services

Founded in 1986, Aspen Marketing Services is the largest privately-held marketing services agency in the United States. Headquartered in West Chicago, IL, with offices in Atlanta, Detroit, Los Angeles, Dallas, New York City, Phoenix, Morristown, NJ, Rosemont, IL, Chicago, San Diego and Tampa, Aspen Marketing has more than 800 employees nationwide. Aspen Marketing offers an extensive array of integrated, best-in-class services including Direct Marketing, Consumer Promotions, Event Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Hispanic Marketing and Database Analytics for clients such as General Motors, AT&T, Honeywell, Motorola, HP, Georgia-Pacific, Kraft Foods and JVC. www.aspenms.com

About The Absolut Spirits Company, Inc.

An official partner of Live Earth, The Absolut Spirits Company, Inc., a subsidiary of V&S Group, produces and markets ABSOLUT(R) VODKA, Level (TM) Vodka, FRIS(R) Vodka , Plymouth(TM) Gin and Cruzan(R) Rum. The Absolut Spirits Company focuses on reducing the impact on climate change, sustainable agriculture and optimizing use of natural resources as mandated by V&S Group. To view details on the company's efforts to combat global warming, visit www.vsgroup.com and click on "Corporate Responsibility/Environment."" HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=39308 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/27/key-68-activist-to-speak-at-local-chicano-forum-sal-castro/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/27/key-68-activist-to-speak-at-local-chicano-forum-sal-castro/#comments Tue, 27 May 2008 17:06:35 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/27/key-68-activist-to-speak-at-local-chicano-forum-sal-castro/ "A series of protests in East Los Angeles, known commonly as the Chicano Blowouts, roiled Southern California in opposition to unequal conditions in Los Angeles-area schools.

What began with a dissatisfaction in education became a conflagration of issues whipped together in a turbulent time. Civil rights, the Vietnam War and Chicano equality created a volatile cocktail.

A local teacher named Sal Castro courted history. He stirred students and organized protests, and was ultimately arrested for his role." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=39144 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/20/alas-concert-draws-380000-people-millions-of-tv-viewers-for-latin-americas-live-aid/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/20/alas-concert-draws-380000-people-millions-of-tv-viewers-for-latin-americas-live-aid/#comments Tue, 20 May 2008 16:39:11 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/20/alas-concert-draws-380000-people-millions-of-tv-viewers-for-latin-americas-live-aid/ HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=38898 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/14/careless-detention-some-detainees-are-drugged-for-deportation-immigrants-sedated-without-medical-reason/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/14/careless-detention-some-detainees-are-drugged-for-deportation-immigrants-sedated-without-medical-reason/#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 16:44:12 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/14/careless-detention-some-detainees-are-drugged-for-deportation-immigrants-sedated-without-medical-reason/ "The government's forced use of antipsychotic drugs, in people who have no history of mental illness, includes dozens of cases in which the "pre-flight cocktail," as a document calls it, had such a potent effect that federal guards needed a wheelchair to move the slumped deportee onto an airplane.

"Unsteady gait. Fell onto tarmac," says a medical note on the deportation of a 38-year-old woman to Costa Rica in late spring 2005. Another detainee was "dragged down the aisle in handcuffs, semi-comatose," according to an airline crew member's written account. Repeatedly, documents describe immigration guards "taking down" a reluctant deportee to be tranquilized before heading to an airport." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=38687 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/05/immigrant-game-no-joke-to-this-texas-tech-student-congressional-hispanic-caucus-liaison-for-us-rep-henry-cuellar-tomas-resendiz/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/05/immigrant-game-no-joke-to-this-texas-tech-student-congressional-hispanic-caucus-liaison-for-us-rep-henry-cuellar-tomas-resendiz/#comments Mon, 05 May 2008 14:06:49 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/05/immigrant-game-no-joke-to-this-texas-tech-student-congressional-hispanic-caucus-liaison-for-us-rep-henry-cuellar-tomas-resendiz/ "At ritzy receptions in the nation's capital, Tomas Resendiz has been mistaken for a waiter. Other guests have handed him empty glasses and turned to him for more cocktails. Despite his suit and tie. Despite his impressive title: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Liaison for U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo.

"Sometimes people don't look (at what a person is wearing). They just look up here," said Resendiz, circling his face.

Even if they had looked at his outfit or asked his title, they'd only have a small part of his story." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=38179 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/30/cnn-writer-and-20-year-pc-vet-tries-apple%e2%80%99s-macbook-air-i%e2%80%99m-switching-to-mac-elizabeth-mateo/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/30/cnn-writer-and-20-year-pc-vet-tries-apple%e2%80%99s-macbook-air-i%e2%80%99m-switching-to-mac-elizabeth-mateo/#comments Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:03:25 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/30/cnn-writer-and-20-year-pc-vet-tries-apple%e2%80%99s-macbook-air-i%e2%80%99m-switching-to-mac-elizabeth-mateo/ "Elizabeth Mateo, founder of Casa Naranja, a newsletter and blog based in New York City that targets a style-conscious Hispanic market, often attends cocktail parties and other events where it's hard to look chic while toting a laptop.

So, Mateo jumped at the chance to spend a few weeks with three sleek new computers designed to be extra portable: the Apple MacBook Air, the Everex Cloudbook, and the Sony VAIO Tz 298N." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=38053 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/09/shaken-then-stirred-absolut-saga/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/09/shaken-then-stirred-absolut-saga/#comments Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:32:27 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/09/shaken-then-stirred-absolut-saga/ "The latest skirmish in the never-ending culture war between Mexico and the United States was "Absolut" nonsense. In fact, the flap was part controversy and part cocktail.

Here's the recipe for conflict: Take two parts immigration politics, a shot of U.S. history laced with Manifest Destiny, a splash of guilty conscience and add a twist of old-fashioned paranoia. Then shake it all up with a spirited advertising campaign aimed at selling vodka. Serve over ice." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=37200 0