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Hispanic Dental Association 17th Annual Meeting

Tomas — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:53:51 +0000

"The Hispanic Dental Association, a national organization of dental professionals dedicated to promoting and improving the oral health of the Hispanic community and providing advocacy for Hispanic oral health professionals across the United States, invites you to our 17th Annual Meeting on October 22-24, 2009 at the Hilton Americas Houston Hotel in Houston, Texas. Come take advantage of this excellent opportunity to participate in continuing education as well as to network and socialize with dental professionals and students who have a passionate interest in Hispanic oral health. Our Meeting Theme this year is LAUNCHING SOLUTIONS FOR OPTIMAL HISPANIC ORAL HEALTH.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090713/HDALOGO )

To learn more about all the wonderful meeting events and to register, please visit our website at www.hdassoc.org.

To contact the National Office of the Hispanic Dental Association, please call 800-852-7921 or email hispanicdental@hdassoc.org "

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Hispanic Dental Association and Oral Health America Celebrate National Smile Month, June 1-30

Tomas — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:05:17 +0000

"June is National Smile Month, and the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA), Oral Health America, and participating sponsors, dental offices, community care providers, schools, and camps are encouraging children and adults not to forget their toothbrushes on summer vacation. National Smile Month promotes the importance of:

-- Brushing teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste

-- Visiting a dental care provider as often as they recommend

-- Choosing healthy foods for a tooth-friendly and nutritious diet

"We welcome everyone's involvement in this effort to ensure that families and caregivers understand the importance of caring for our mouth as a part of every family's daily routine," said Beth Truett, President and CEO, Oral Health America.

Participation in National Smile Month can include sharing the campaign messages with family and friends, or challenging your children to a two-minute "brushing contest" to see who comes the closest in brushing their teeth for two minutes without a timer! Enter the Healthy Smile Contest, and share your photos and stories at www.oralhealthamerica.org.

"Oral health should be a critical and integral component of overall total health," said Francisco Ramos-Gomez, DDS, MS, MPH, President of the Hispanic Dental Association. "With a special focus for the young, pregnant, elderly, and people with special needs, this means taking the time to help them maintain a healthy mouth in a healthy body."

National Smile Month will be launched at the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry in Baltimore, MD, on June 5th. The National Museum of Dentistry offers a fun and educational online tool in Spanish to teach kids about brushing and flossing, avoiding tobacco, and eating healthy, at www.MouthPower.org.

The Hispanic Dental Association, formed in 1990, is the only national organization of dental professionals dedicated to promoting and improving the oral health of the Hispanic community and providing advocacy for Hispanic oral health professionals across the United States. Find out more at www.hdassoc.org.

Oral Health America is the nation's leading, independent organization dedicated to eliminating oral disease. National Smile Month is sponsored by Patterson Dental, Dental Trade Alliance Foundation, UnitedHealthcare Dental, and other dental industry leaders. A simultaneous campaign runs in the United Kingdom through the International Dental Health Foundation. Visit www.oralhealthamerica.org for more information. "

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Hispanics Placing Their Oral Health at Risk by Cutting Back on Routine Dental Care

Tomas — Thu, 28 May 2009 13:17:59 +0000

"Results from a 2008 Gallup-Healthways poll(1) show that 42 percent of Hispanics have not visited the dentist in the past 12 months, even though the American Dental Association recommends having regular dental check-ups and cleanings. In contrast, 29 percent of all Americans responded that they did not see a dentist in the prior year.

As reported by USA Today, according to Gallup, over half of those making less than $2,000 a month reported omitting visits as well. These results may indicate that the tight economy is forcing many Americans to cut back on dental care.

Dr. Cesar Sabates, who is an active member of the Hispanic dental community in Florida, is collaborating with Crest(R) Pro-Health(TM) to raise awareness in the Hispanic community of the importance of taking care of their oral health, even in times of financial strain, and making sure that they are paying attention to and caring for these key areas that dentists check the most: cavities, gingivitis, plaque, stain, sensitivity and breath.

"Skipping regular dental care is risky and can lead to serious and costly tooth and gum problems in the long run. Having a daily dental care routine that includes a toothpaste that helps prevent conditions like cavities and gum disease among others, such as Crest Pro-Health, is an optimal and preventative way to maintain a healthy mouth all year round, especially when regular visits to the dentist are not possible," said Sabates.

According to Crest, some studies have indicated that there may be a link between gum disease and a number of health conditions, including heart disease and diabetes.

The American Dental Association recommends the following tips for daily oral care:

* Brush your teeth twice a day, with a soft-bristled brush. The size and shape of your brush should fit your mouth, allowing you to reach all areas easily.
* When choosing any dental product, like your toothpaste, look for the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance, an important symbol of a dental product's safety and effectiveness.
* Cleaning between the teeth once a day with floss or interdental cleaners removes plaque from between the teeth, areas where the toothbrush can't reach. This process is essential in preventing periodontal (gum) disease.

Crest Pro-Health is the first and only toothpaste with the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance to help protect these areas dentists check most: cavities, gingivitis, plaque, stain, sensitivity and breath. Crest Pro-Health uses a Polyfluorite System(TM), consisting of therapeutic antibacterial fluoride and ActivClean Crystals TM for cleaning.

"It is unfortunate to see that, due to the current financial situation, many Hispanics have had to forgo their visits to the dentist, but they should know that investing pennies a day on the proper toothpaste can lower the risk of potential oral health problems in the future. We hope to encourage members of the Hispanic community to maintain good dental care habits at home so they can have a healthy, beautiful smile," said Anelsie Ramos, External Relations Manager for P&G.

About P&G

Three billion times a day, P&G brands touch the lives of people around the world. The company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Pampers(R), Tide(R), Ariel(R), Always(R), Whisper(R), Pantene(R), Mach3(R), Bounty(R), Dawn(R), Pringles(R), , Charmin(R), Downy(R), Lenor(R), Iams(R), Crest(R), Oral-B(R), Actonel(R), Duracell(R), Olay(R), Head & Shoulders(R), Wella, Gillette(R), and Braun. The P&G community consists of almost 140,000 employees working in over 80 countries worldwide.

Since the early 1960s, P&G has developed and supported programs to enrich the lives of Hispanics in the U.S. Local P&G programs and partnerships have had a positive impact - fulfilling aspirations, providing opportunity, and preserving the rich culture of Hispanics. For more information on P&G's longstanding and committed relationship to the Hispanic community and for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands, please visit http://www.pg.com/diversity.

(1) USA Today, "Many Americans say they forgo routine dental care," 3/11/09."

Humana Enhances Member Interactive Voice Response System with Complete Spanish-Language Functionality

Tomas — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:56:20 +0000

"Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is enhancing service to its Spanish-speaking members.

Effective July 11, Humana launched its Interactive Voice Response Systems (IVRs) with complete Spanish functionality. IVR is an automated telephone technology that allows a computer to interact with members through pre-recorded voice responses, to gather and provide information and to route calls to further resources such as a live customer service representative.

“Spanish-speaking members will now be able to more efficiently perform such tasks as request new identification cards, get a proof of insurance fax or make a health savings account (HSA) withdrawal,” said John Brown, service vice president for Humana. “With this added functionality, Spanish-speaking members will have the same level of self-service and call routing offered to English-speaking callers.”

Humana has a number of IVR systems designed to meet the needs of members and customers. An IVR for Humana’s commercial members was recently designed for Perfect Service, an essential consumer-centric initiative through which Humana challenges its associates and service functions to not only meet customers' needs, but to anticipate and exceed their expectations. This system provides enhanced self-service that allow our members to get information about their benefits and claims or request new identification cards without waiting to talk to a customer care associate.

Humana offers additional self-service opportunities through special IVR systems supporting the company’s Medicare products, RightSource prescription drug mail order, Nurse Advice and member spending accounts such as health savings accounts, personal care accounts and flexible spending accounts.

All of these systems will be completely Spanish-enabled when the new system goes into operation in July. An IVR for Humana’s dental members will be enhanced with Spanish later in 2008.

The Spanish-language interactive voice response systems were enhanced to facilitate communication with the growing segment of Spanish-speaking members enrolled in Humana health plans. A large number of membership within Humana is located in states where, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, Hispanics are the largest minority population. These states include Florida, Texas, Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, Oregon, Utah and Washington.

The estimated Hispanic population of the United States as of July 2006 is 44.3 million making people of Hispanic origin the nation’s largest ethnic or race minority. There are 32.2 million U.S. household residents age five or older who speak Spanish at home. Hispanics now comprise 15 percent of the nation’s population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and are expected to comprise 20 percent of the population within the next 20 years. "

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Blogante News Summary for Tuesday – July 22nd, 2008

Tomas — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:08:29 +0000

Blogante News Essentials --»

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Steelworkers Join Los Angeles Activists in Demanding Occidental Petroleum Stop its Complicity of Human Rights Abuses in Colombia

Tomas — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:51:01 +0000

"Members of the United Steelworkers (USW), labor and community activists demonstrated in front of Occidental Petroleum headquarters today in support of a people's tribunal in Bogota, Colombia that is hearing evidence of murders and death threats against union activists involving the company's alleged approval.

"Corporations that operate in areas of conflict should not contribute wittingly or unwittingly to human rights abuses," said USW District 12 Director Terry Bonds. "Occidental Petroleum should ensure human rights violations are not being committed by state agents or their proxies operating to defend the company's interests."

Bonds represents USW members in California, including about 80 workers employed at Occidental Petroleum in Long Beach.

Demonstrators chanted slogans like "Enough Violence, Basta Con La Violencia," and held picket signs. They collected signatures for a petition to Congress and delivered a letter to Dr. Ray R. Irani, chairman, president and CEO of Occidental Petroleum.

In the letter, the United Steelworkers Union (USW) expressed concern over Occidental's complicity in human rights abuses in Colombia. The union urged the company to "come clean" about the full extent of its involvement in the Dec. 13, 1998 bombing of Santo Domingo and expressed concern about its reported financial and logistical support for the Colombian 18th Army Brigade, which has committed numerous human rights abuses including the August 2004 murder of three union leaders. There is evidence the Brigade, which helps protect the company's Cano Limon oil pipeline, continues to aid and abet the paramilitary groups.

The Permanent Peoples' Tribunal, Tribunal Permanente de los Pueblos (TPP), being held today and tomorrow in Bogota is exposing transnational corporations like Occidental Petroleum, British Petroleum, Coca-Cola, Nestle, and Chiquita Brands International for their alleged participation with the Colombian security forces and rightwing paramilitary groups in silencing and sometimes killing trade unionists and community activists. The tribunal is composed of 130 members and includes experts in international law, human rights and international humanitarian law.

The lack of prosecution and conviction of those responsible for these killings of human rights activists, trade unionists, journalists, teachers, health workers, indigenous people, peasant farmers and elected officials has led Democratic congressional leaders to hold up the vote on the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement until the Colombian government proves it is actively going after the perpetrators and brings them to justice.

Labor leaders continue to be murdered with impunity. Since 1991, over 2,300 trade unionists have been murdered. Under President Uribe's tenure, convictions have been reported in 59 trade union homicide cases, an average of less than one per month, for the past five years. Of the 59 convictions, only 22 of them are for the over 450 murders committed since Uribe took office in August 2002.

Ever since it discovered the Cano Limon oil field in 1983, Occidental's presence in the Arauca region of Colombia has attracted the participants of the civil war: leftwing guerrillas, the military and the paramilitaries. According to Amnesty International, many of the human rights abuses done by these groups has occurred in communities and areas that border the company's Cano Limon oil pipeline. Occidental has admitted its personnel have paid the guerrillas in exchange for being left alone.

According to the LA Times, a security firm hired by Occidental to monitor guerrilla movements (another U.S. company known as AirScan) provided coordinates to Colombian military pilots when they dropped cluster bombs on Santo Domingo, a village near one of the company's pipelines. Seventeen civilians, including seven children, died in the attack.

In the past, Occidental supported the Colombian military in its attempt to forcibly remove the U'Wa Indian tribe from its ancestral land to make way for the company's pipelines.

The company successfully lobbied the U.S. for expanded military operations in Arauca and was a big supporter of Plan Colombia, a multi-billion dollar effort to fund the country's military so it could ostensibly fight drug trafficking.

One of the other companies being charged is Drummond, which the USW sued for its alleged role in the murder of three union leaders in 2001. The leaders' union has gone on strike in Colombia against Drummond, thereby increasing their vulnerability to violent reprisals. The USW stands in solidarity with those striking workers.

Besides the Los Angeles demonstration, events are being held today at the corporate headquarters of Coca-Cola in Atlanta and Chiquita Brands in Cincinnati. There are also community-based efforts in New York and Boston.

As the largest industrial union in North America, the USW represents 850,000 active workers employed in the oil, chemical, paper, metals, rubber and service sectors.

For more information on the USW's campaign against human rights violations in Colombia and its opposition to the Colombia FTA, go to: www.usw.org .
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Blogante News Summary for Monday – July 21st, 2008

Tomas — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:39:46 +0000

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Illegal immigrants spurn benefits - Fear of immigration agents means available resources go unclaimed

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Jobs For Day Laborers Are Dwindling - Florida

Hispanic groups unite to register 2 million voters

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Blogante Essentials for Monday – July 21st, 2008

Tomas — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:00:46 +0000

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Did You Know? Latino children have the highest risk for dental problems. Among Latinos, 72% have experienced decay and 26% had cavities on seven or more teeth.

Tomas — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:41:08 +0000

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Illinois’ Bureau and Putnam Counties feel impact of Hispanic immigrants

Tomas — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:33:06 +0000

"Since the agency's dental clinic in a rural part of north-central Illinois hired a Spanish-speaking dentist about three years ago, the number of patients has grown from 3,000 to 8,000.

"The Hispanic community is getting more and more comfortable coming here, and that's the goal of public health," Rawlings says. "We do see a lot of children in our dental clinic.""

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Children in non-English-speaking households experience multiple health disparities, researcher concludes – Dr. Glenn Flores

Tomas — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:43:23 +0000

"Children in U.S. households where English is not the primary language experience multiple disparities in health care, a UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher has found."

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U.S. Hispanic Women Face Osteoporosis Epidemic

Tomas — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:50:35 +0000

"Osteoporosis is a disease that can be crippling, leaving bones brittle, weak and easily broken. There are already some 8 million women in the U.S. who suffer from osteoporosis* and experts say that number could soon skyrocket.

She may not quite understand the language yet, or the technology behind the test, but Sandra Ramos knows the importance of a simple heel scan.

“I’m told with time, my bones can get weaker,” says Ramos."

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What is the market for remittance insurance? Three experts share their insights.

Tomas — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:17:55 +0000

"El Salvador-based money transfer operator Gigante Express and New Orleans-based insurer Pan-American Life on May 5 launched an insured remittance product that protects recipients in the case of the sender's accidental death. What is the market for remittance insurance? Will other insurance and remittance companies team up in the future? What impact will insurance have on remittance flows?"

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Initiative Aims to Raise Awareness in the Hispanic Community on Gingivitis Prevention

Tomas — Thu, 29 May 2008 15:57:55 +0000

"Data from a government health agency shows that gingivitis, a form of gum disease, affects one out of every two adults in America, including Hispanics.(i) The Mexican-American population has one of the highest percentages of prevalence. In collaboration with Dr. Ivan Lugo, DMD, MBA, past-president of the Hispanic Dental Association and Associate Dean of Temple University School of Dentistry, Crest(R) Pro-Health(TM) Toothpaste and Oral-B(R) are promoting a four-step, comprehensive, at-home dental routine to help Hispanics prevent gum disease before it starts and maintain healthy teeth for years to come.
Gingivitis is an early stage of gum disease caused by build up of dental plaque. When left untreated it can progress to a more serious stage, periodontitis, a leading cause of tooth loss.(ii) Moreover, the majority of adults do not realize that they may be affected by gingivitis as they are unaware of the symptoms, including reddened gums, swelling and bleeding.
"As an active member of the Hispanic dental community I am proud to be the spokesperson for this initiative to raise awareness in our community on how to help prevent and treat oral health conditions, like gingivitis," said Dr. Lugo.
"It is important to note that, if not treated in time, gingivitis can advance to periodontitis, which can cause gums to separate from teeth and form pockets that become infected, resulting in loose teeth that may sometimes have to be removed. The good news is that gingivitis is both preventable and reversible with bi-annual dentist visits and, most importantly, an oral care routine done at home that includes specialized products which help kill and inhibit the bacteria that cause gingivitis, such as Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste," added Dr. Lugo.
As part of their initiative to help Hispanics protect their teeth and help stop gingivitis before it starts, Crest Pro-Health and Oral-B are promoting this four-step comprehensive at-home dental routine:
1. Brush twice a day with a toothbrush with bristles that are able to
surround each tooth to clean the entire tooth surface and combat
gingivitis-causing plaque that hides in hard-to-reach places like
between the teeth and along the gum line, such as Oral-B Vitality
Precision Clean Power Brush, which moves at nearly 8,000 times a minute
to reduce up to two times more plaque than a regular manual brush.
2. Next, make sure to use specialized toothpaste designed to fight
gingivitis, like Crest Pro Health toothpaste, to help kill and inhibit
the bacteria that cause gingivitis.
3. Flossing at least once a day is an important step in the teeth cleaning
process as it removes plaque and food particles between teeth and at
the gum line where gingivitis starts. Crest's Glide Deep Clean Floss is
made with GORE-TEX, a micro-textured material resistant to shredding,
allowing it to slide comfortably between teeth and below the gum while
lifting and removing plaque.
4. The final step is to rinse with an anti-gingivitis mouthwash, like
Crest Pro-Health Oral Rinse, to remove leftover particles and kill the
germs that cause plaque, gingivitis and bad breath, after brushing and
flossing.

"It is troubling to see the high rate of adults who are affected by this preventable condition, including Hispanics," said Anelsie Ramos, External Relations Manager for P&G. "As part of our commitment to improve the lives of the communities we touch, we have launched this initiative with the help of Dr. Lugo to educate our Hispanic consumers on the proper oral care routine that will help them prevent gingivitis before it starts and protect the health of their gums and teeth." "

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“Ugly Betty” In Medford For Senator Clinton – America Ferrera in Oregon

Tomas — Tue, 20 May 2008 14:28:21 +0000

"An Emmy award-winning actress made a political stopover in Medford Monday afternoon. America Ferrera, the star of the "Ugly Betty" television series, visited la Clinica as part of Hillary Clinton's Latino outreach campaign.

The facility provides medical and dental services to diverse populations within the community.

Ferrera toured La Clinica, took photos, signed autographs and encouraged Oregonians to "vote for Hillary.""

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Jaci Velasquez and Nic Gonzalez – Interview

Tomas — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:24:14 +0000

"At risk of sounding stereotypical, it seemed only natural that Jaci Velasquez and Salvador's Nic Gonzalez would end up marrying and starting a family together. Not only are both Christians and Latinos, but they're also among the biggest proponents of their individual music styles—she in the realm of Christian pop, he the frontman of Christian music's premier Latin pop/rock band. But the relationship was not a smooth one, initially. The two dated several years ago, only to break up and go their separate ways—Velasquez got into what she now calls an "accidental" first marriage while Gonzalez kept busy focusing on touring. In 2006, the pair reconnected and, picking up right where they left off all those years ago, tied the knot in a small wedding in the groom's hometown of Austin, Texas. Today, the couple resides in Nashville, celebrating a trio of recent projects: the release of their respective albums—Velasquez's Love Out Loud (A'postrophe) and Salvador's Aware (Word)—as well as the birth of their first baby boy, Zealand David. The young Latin lovers talked to Christian Music Today about their new season in life together and what effect it's had on their creativity."

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May is Puerto Rican Month on Mega Cine on SBS

Tomas — Tue, 06 May 2008 16:34:57 +0000

"Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) (NASDAQ: SBSA) announced today that during the entire month of May, Mega Cine will present five fabulous Puerto Rican movies every Saturday at 8:00 PM ET on Mega TV Channel 22 in Miami, 9:00 PM PT on Channel 405 DirecTV M�s in the rest of the United States, and 9:00 PM on Channel 169 of DirecTV in Puerto Rico.

On May 3, "Maruja" (1959), the first great box-office success of Puerto Rican cinema, will premier. The film is about a sensual and beautiful woman who draws the lust of various men, but eventually faces tragic results. Despite having a Spanish screenwriter and an Argentinean director, the Puerto Rican roots of "Maruja" are easily distinguishable. The movie is set in location similar to that of Bayam�n Puerto Rico's second most populated island, and stars Axel Anderson, Victor Arrillaga, Elena Montalban, Roberto Rivera Negr�n, Mario Pabon, Manuel Perez Durand, and Marta Romero.

"Linda Sara" (1994), which was directed by Jacobo Moral and stars Chayanne, Dayanara Torres and Adamari Lopez, will premier on May 10 and be the second film of the month. The story centers on Sara and Jos� who work in the sugar industry and enjoy happy times until they are faced with a crippling financial crisis. The film is a moving story about a family whose transcendent love helps them face the risk of losing their most valued possession: a house filled with relics and memories in which they've lived since the children. The story takes an unexpected turn, however, when a new development brings the characters into conflict with one another.

"El Mar no Perdona" ("The Sea Does Not Forgive"), a story about people moving to another city in order to make a better life for themselves and their families, will premier on May 17. The movie was directed by Vicente Fort and stars Alexandra Malag�n, Walter Rodriguez, Miguel Ramos, Martita Mart�nez, Maribel Qui�ones, Xiomara Rodriguez, Cesar Paredes and N�stor Rodriguez.

"La �ltima Noche" ("The Last Night"), a story of tragic love, will air on May 24. The film is about the love that Roberto and Julian develop for one another during a time that is filled with hatred and a rivalry between two groups caused by a lack of understanding and communication. It is a gripping movie filled with action, reggaeton music, dancing, amazing special effects and great drama. Filmed in Autonomous City Hall of Caguas, the movie stars singer, Tito El Bambino, Christie Mir�, Junior �lvarez, Jerry Segarra, Maribel Qui��nez, and features the return of TV star, Amalia Cross, the dramatic debut of reggaeton singer, Glori, and Naldo, a producer of reggaeton.

"El Pan Nuestro" ("Our Bread") will be the last movie in the series to premier and will air on May 31. It is the history of Maribel Rovira, an elite woman who decides to adopt a black boy, and Laura Martell, a black middle-class woman who wants to have a son and decides to do so through artificial fertilization. The movie takes a surprising twist for her, when she is accidentally impregnated with the sperm of a white male. As a result, discrimination, social and racial prejudice, the youth's rebellion and maternal love all form the heart of an audacious and amusing plot. Directed by Vicente Castro, the cast includes Noelia, Clarissa Chapuseaux, Luis Gonzoaga, Juan Carlos Betancourt and Luz Odilea Font.

Do not miss this extraordinary line up of classic Puerto Rican movies from Mega Cine, every Saturday in May starting at 8:00 PM ET on Mega TV Channel 22 in Miami, at 9:00 PM PT on Channel 405 DirecTV M�s in the rest of the United States, and at 9:00 PM on Channel 169 of DirecTV in Puerto Rico."

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Repertorio Español turns 40 – New York City

Tomas — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:51:27 +0000

"Repertorio Español, the landmark E. 27th St. theater that stages and promotes works in Spanish, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

The theater will mark the feat with a gala on June 3 for which the company will perform its latest production, “Doña Flor and Her Two Husbands,” starring Denise Quiñones and Francisco Gattorno.

One of the city’s most enduring Latino institutions, Repertorio started somewhat accidentally."

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Rain or Shine, El Tiempo Latino is There

Tomas — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:26:30 +0000

"Miguel Guilarte never thought that running the D.C. Marathon would make him the Sports Editor of the Spanish newspaper El Tiempo Latino (Latino Times.)

Looking through the window of his seventh–floor office at the paper’s headquarters in Arlington, Va., Guilarte remembers the first day when he opened the door of the newsroom. He was applying for a job as an accountant at the Sales Department.

Gularte came to the United States eight years ago from Caracas, Venezuela to study English. He was an accounting manager for the Transportation Authority in Caracas. When he met with the editor-in-chief at the job interview, Guilarte accidentally mentioned that he was a little tired because the previous day he had ran the marathon. The editor then asked him if he wanted to be a sports reporter."

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Immigrant gives back to community – Nadia Avellan is the recipient of the 2008 Health Care Volunteer Award – Appleton, Wisconsin

Tomas — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:14:48 +0000

"Four years ago, Nadia Avellan went from working 12-hour days as a pediatric dentist to full-time duties as a homemaker."

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