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Microsoft Latin America teams up with Children International to teach under-served children in the Dominican Republic

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Microsoft Brings Holiday Cheer on a Budget to Hispanic Families With Microsoft Office 2007 and Microsoft Office 2007 Language Pack in Spanish

Tomas — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:20:00 +0000

"As part of Microsoft Corp.'s continued efforts to promote computer literacy among U.S. Hispanics and in light of the upcoming holiday season, Microsoft has joined the Los Angeles-based Boyle Heights Technology Youth Center (BHTYC), whose mission is devoted to enhancing opportunities for future Latino leaders and encouraging parental involvement, to host a special holiday workshop for the Hispanic community. The workshop will teach parents and children how to save money and prepare for the holidays using Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 and the Microsoft Office 2007 Language Pack -- Spanish.

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The Microsoft Office Home and Student suite of applications includes Microsoft Office Excel 2007, Office Word 2007, Office OneNote 2007 and Office PowerPoint 2007. All Office 2007 suites are available in two versions: English (bilingual families can add the Office 2007 Language Pack -- Spanish as a tool to switch back and forth between languages) and Spanish (for Spanish-dominant users, this version comes completely in Spanish).

As the holiday season draws near, Microsoft is organizing a posada-style family celebration at the BHTYC. The event is slated for Saturday, Dec. 6, and will gather more than 100 Hispanic families. Attendees will learn about the Microsoft Office 2007 system and the Office 2007 Language Pack -- Spanish in a fun environment, using technology solutions including Office Excel 2007, Office Word 2007 and Office PowerPoint 2007 to prepare for the holidays.

The event is completely free and open to the public, and families from the Los Angeles area will have the opportunity to exercise their creativity and plan their holiday gatherings in style and in an affordable way.

Aside from the workshops, guests also will enjoy a traditional posada holiday environment, with music, traditional food (including tamales, champurrado and pan dulce), pinatas and fun for all the family.

"We are proud that our center is home to Microsoft once again, to show the Latino community that there are tools to help them ease costs this holiday season," said Ozzie Lopez, executive director of the BHTYC. "We're excited that so many families are enjoying this free workshop in a festive environment."

This alliance with the BHTYC also will include a special donation of cash and software for the center that provides service to the community in Los Angeles.

"With the current economic situation in the U.S., families are looking for ways to save money and still celebrate the holidays," said Fred Studer, general manager of U.S. Information Worker Business Group at Microsoft. "This alliance with the Boyle Heights Technology Youth Center will give us the opportunity to interact with Hispanic families and show them how to prepare inexpensive and creative holiday solutions for their homes, using easy technology tools from Microsoft Office 2007."

The Microsoft Office 2007 system and the Office 2007 Language Pack -- Spanish offer a great deal of tools to help simplify the holiday season, with special templates and features that allow families to create fun projects such as these:

-- Personally made holiday cards, family calendars, gift tags and decorations using Office Word 2007

-- Holiday budget management using Microsoft Office Excel 2007 templates

-- Dazzling presentations for a posada gathering using Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007

-- Holiday recipe organization using Office Word 2007 templates

Aside from everything that the Microsoft Office 2007 system and the Office 2007 Language Pack -- Spanish offer this holiday season, the software also is the perfect gift for every student and parent. More information on how to obtain Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 and the Office 2007 Language Pack -- Spanish is available at http://www.office2007.com/hispano.

About the Boyle Heights Technology Youth Center
The Friends of Boyle Heights strives to bring phenomenal resources to Los Angeles youth living in the community of Boyle Heights. A noncity entity composed of attorneys, artists, graphic designers and entertainment executives, the Friends of Boyle Heights brings technology, music and film resources in hopes of inspiring young minds. Located on a corner once plagued by violence and drug abuse, the Boyle Heights Technology Youth Center now serves as a ray of hope. The 20,000-square-foot facility boasts a music recording studio, a college preparatory high school and recreation areas, and plans for a television studio are in the works. The Friends of Boyle Heights has adopted the Tech Center in an effort to enhance opportunities for future leaders. These youth, ranging from 14-24 years old, simply need a chance.

About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. "

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Xbox 360 Survey Reveals Hispanics Want More Value and Gifts That Bring Their Family Together This Holiday Season

Tomas — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:27:10 +0000

"The weak economy is affecting how many people will celebrate the holidays. To better understand the current shopping attitudes of Hispanics in the U.S., Xbox 360 collaborated with Ipsos(1) to produce the Xbox 360 Hispanic Holiday Entertainment Survey. The findings reveal Hispanics in the U.S. are more concerned than the general population about entertaining their families at home over the holidays and other insights.

Some of the key findings include:

-- More Hispanics want a gift that brings their family together (89% vs. 64% of general population)

-- More Hispanics are looking for gifts that people can enjoy throughout the year (95% vs. 85% of general population)

-- More Hispanics are looking for affordable ways to entertain their family over the holidays (85% vs. 81% of general population)

-- Many more Hispanics would rather buy one gift for their whole family than spend money on lots of individual gifts (83 % vs. 52% of general population)

MOST HISPANICS WANT A GIFT THAT BRINGS THEIR FAMILY TOGETHER
When it comes to family, nine in 10 Hispanics (89%) agree they want to find a gift that brings everyone together at home this year. Parents of children under 18 at home are more likely to agree than those adults without children (93% vs. 82%).

HISPANICS ARE LOOKING FOR GIFTS THAT CAN BE ENJOYED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
In these tough economic times, an overwhelming 95% of Hispanics 18 years of age and older say they would like to give gifts that 'keep on giving' ... meaning they are enjoyed throughout the year ... regardless of their gender, income, length of residency in the U.S. or language of preference.

BEING ENTERTAINED AT HOME IS CRUCIAL TO FAMILY HAPPINESS
More than seven in 10 Hispanics surveyed (72%) agree that it is difficult to keep everyone in the family entertained over the holidays and are concerned about people getting bored. Those with children under 18 are even more likely to agree.

HALF OF HISPANICS PLAN TO PLAY VIDEO GAMES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
One in two Hispanic adults (49%) says they will probably play video games with family or friends over the holidays.

THE FAMILY THAT PLAYS TOGETHER . . .
Playing video games is the most popular way for 18-49 year olds to have fun over the holidays after watching television and movies, and 86 percent of young adults - nearly nine in 10 - are looking forward to receiving at least one video game this holiday season.(2)

A recent Microsoft and Harris Interactive Inc. study also found that 64 percent of parents would spend more time playing a video game if it was something that the entire family could do together.

This holiday, families can get together and play games such as the new singing game "Lips" and the movie games "You're in the Movies" and "Scene It? Box Office Smash". "Lips" is available in two versions: an all-English song version featuring 40 hits that include songs by Duran Duran, Maroon 5, Rihanna and Queen, and "Lips en Espanol" featuring 17 songs in Spanish by artists such as Alejandro Sanz, Belanova, Fanny Lu, La Factoria, Luis Miguel, Pimpinela and Selena.

XBOX 360: SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
From music to movies to TV shows to games, Xbox 360 is much more than the typical holiday present - and it is more affordable than ever with an estimated retail price (ERP) starting at only $199.99.(3)

The Xbox 360 Arcade Holiday Console comes with six free games, including "Sega Superstars Tennis" and five Xbox LIVE Arcade titles. The Xbox 360 console ($299.99 ERP) and the Xbox 360 Elite Holiday Console ($399.99 ERP) pair the consoles with smash hits at no additional cost.

With more than 200 games rated E (for everyone) and T (for teens) and the ability to watch 12,000 Netflix movies, TV shows and more,(4) Xbox 360 offers something for everyone. After the holidays are over, Xbox 360 is one gift that won't collect dust.

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Microsoft Launches NGO Connection Portal in Spanish – New online tool provides a platform of technical resources, relationships and exchanges of knowledge for non-profit organizations.

Tomas — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:01:32 +0000

"Microsoft Latin America announced today that NGO Connection, a new online resource dedicated to the thousands of non-profits in the Spanish-speaking world, is now available in Spanish. Through this portal, the company hopes to help Latin American organizations by delivering a tool that will allow them to more efficiently use technology to reach their objectives, promote networking and improve the coordination of their resources around the world.

“Through the creation of NGO Connection, Microsoft places at the disposal of the Latin American NGOs a resource that allows access to software, opportunities for relationships with other institutions that will help push common projects, expand the reach of their initiatives and broaden the impact of the community activities,” said Rodolfo Fucher, Community Affairs Manager for Microsoft Latin America.

The main objective of this new Web tool is to provide a place where NGOs can find technical resources, share knowledge, create communities and examples of real-life cases. Through simple, non-technical terminology, NGO Connection tries to provide NGOs with wider access to Microsoft’s resources and offers directed toward these institutions, as well as helping them utilize other online resources in an effective way.

Non-governmental entities, such as the Programa Amigo de los Niños, which is affiliated with Children International in the Dominican Republic, express their satisfaction with the implementation of this type of virtual tool, which will facilitate the exchange of knowledge and good organizational practices to be shared among the NGOs that support the neediest of people.

Rafael Mejía, Children International director in the Dominican Republic, pointed out the importance of this type of technical resource and congratulated the social work that Microsoft has been carrying out in the Dominican Republic. “An example of this is the installation of a computer center in the Mendoza community center, from which thousands of sponsored youth have the opportunity to close the poverty gap that could prevent them from developing integrally and be placed within the competitive Dominican job market."

NGO Connection also allows NGOs to easily share best practices and success stories, and gives them the option of joining a forum where they can participate in discussions regarding the utilization of this technology and sharing solutions to some of their most difficult challenges. Another significant aspect is that NGO Connection also offers complete and easy access to free software downloads and other Microsoft tools – such as SteadyState, a tool designed to improve computer administration in the classrooms and TV centers – as well as course content, curricula and resources. The goal is to help NGOs establish a bridge between their needs and the way in which technology can meet these needs.

Additional information on NGO Connection is available at http://www.microsoft.com/NGO.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the world leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses develop their potential.

About the Programa Amigo de los Niños, Inc., affiliated with Children International

It is a sponsorship operating agency that has worked in the Dominican Republic since 1979. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S., Children International works in Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Mexico, the Philippines, Zambia, the United States and the Dominican Republic. The sponsorship program helps meet the needs of children, youth and their families through educational, health and community programs, and aims to have these children and youth become healthy, educated and independent adults."

‘Kids in Need of Defense’ (KIND) Launched by Microsoft, Angelina Jolie, Major Law Firms and Corporate Legal Departments – New Children’s Advocacy Organization to Provide Legal Assistance for Unaccompanied Immigrant Children in U.S.

Tomas — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:31:35 +0000

"Microsoft Corp., internationally acclaimed actress Angelina Jolie, and more than 25 law firms and corporate law departments announced today the formation of Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), a new national children's advocacy initiative with the mission of providing pro bono legal counsel to unaccompanied immigrant children in the United States so that they are treated fairly and compassionately in our immigration system.

Each year approximately 8,000 children who are separated from their families go through U.S. immigration proceedings. Today half of these children do so without legal representation. KIND aims to fill this gap by ensuring that all unaccompanied children get access to legal counsel in the immigration process.

"KIND is creating an innovative pro bono model, bringing together lawyers from companies and law firms in partnership with non-governmental organizations to meet the legal needs of an entire group of vulnerable children," said Brad Smith, Microsoft's General Counsel, who introduced the organization to a gathering in Washington, D.C. of more than 150 representatives from the legal community. "Through our support of KIND, we hope to inspire the participation of many more representatives of our legal community to offer these children the fundamental protection they need. Every lawyer has a professional responsibility to provide pro bono legal services to those unable to pay."

"These children often have nothing; no money, no support and no family, yet they come to America seeking its promises of a better life," states Angelina Jolie. "But many end up becoming lost, traumatized, and ultimately forgotten. KIND provides each of them with the ability to have their legal rights protected and their voices heard."

U.S. law provides no appointed counsel for unaccompanied children in immigration court proceedings. Without benefit of pro bono counsel, these children face difficulties in understanding the legal proceedings and legal options that may be available to them. This also creates added challenges for government attorneys and immigration judges who must evaluate these cases. Immigrant children who receive pro bono legal assistance, however, are more likely to experience favorable consideration from the court for asylum in the U.S.

"I applaud all those involved in the KIND initiative to help unaccompanied and undocumented children receive the legal representation they need to understand and exercise their basic legal rights while navigating our nation's complex and intimidating immigration system," Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) said. Rep. Roybal-Allard is the author of the Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act (HR 7255), which would establish legally enforceable immigration detention standards to ensure that all detainees, including children, are treated fairly and humanely while in custody.

As part of its professional commitment to pro bono work, Microsoft responded to this problem in Washington State five years ago by helping to establish Volunteer Advocates for Immigrant Justice (VAIJ). The effort brings together lawyers in companies and law firms with other civic groups in the Seattle area to provide pro bono legal assistance. In 2006 VAIJ was recognized by the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service as integral in connecting with qualified pro bono attorneys to represent unaccompanied children in immigration court.

KIND's immediate goal is to work closely with private law firms, corporate legal departments and their attorneys to recruit, train, and mentor attorneys to represent children in locations where KIND is located, including New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Seattle, and Houston. By 2010, the organization's goal is to represent more than 2,100 children annually: every unaccompanied child in KIND's locations who would not otherwise have an attorney.

By partnering with Ms. Jolie, KIND will build on her extensive history of accomplishments as a Goodwill Ambassador for the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, and on her long-standing commitment to providing free legal aid to unaccompanied children as young as toddlers who lack any legal representation.

The new organization is seeking a variety of program volunteers, in addition to sources of funding and other support. Currently, KIND has received over $2 million in cash donations, and over 25 law firms and corporate law departments have committed to contributing more than 13,000 pro bono hours during KIND's first year of operation. Law firms include Arnold & Porter LLP; Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersol LLP; Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP; Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft LLP; Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP; Covington & Burling LLP; Crowell & Moring LLP; Davis Wright Tremaine LLP; Holland & Knight LLP; Howrey; K&L Gates; Latham & Watkins; Lowenstein Sandler PC; Morrison & Foerster LLC; Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP; Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP; Perkins Coie LLP; Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP; Sidley Austin; Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom; Steptoe & Johnson; Sullivan & Cromwell LLP; Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP; White & Case LLP. In addition to Microsoft, the corporate legal departments of Merck & Co. and News Corporation are supporting KIND. "

Zune Marketplace Introduces Exclusive Fania Records Digital Store

Tomas — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:02:08 +0000

"Today Zune, Microsoft Corp.'s end-to-end music and entertainment service, announced jointly with Fania Records the availability of a custom collection of Fania albums consisting of never-before-digitally-released productions. For the first time, the Fania collection will be digitally remastered and available exclusively on Zune Marketplace. The collection will include legendary artists such as the Fania All-Stars, Hector Lavoe, La Lupe, Celia Cruz, Ricardo Ray and Bobby Cruz, Cheo Feliciano, Mongo Santamaria, Bobby Valentin, and many more.

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During the 1960s and 1970s Fania Records produced the best in salsa and Latin jazz and has been credited with starting the New York salsa movement. Fania and its roster of stars have introduced Latin music to the world, and Zune will now make this music available digitally for a new generation to discover.

"It's exciting to partner with Zune to offer our collection digitally and for new content from such classic artists. Our hope is to have a new generation of music lovers discover these masters of music from such a significant musical era," said Leda Ceccarelli, director of New Media, Fania Records.

The Zune Marketplace Latin content producer worked with the label's digital distributor, the Orchard, to select the content released through the custom-built Zune boutique page. The addition of Fania to Zune Marketplace demonstrates Microsoft's commitment to integrating Latin music across the platform and enabling music lovers of all genres to discover these artists. Most recently, the Zune Marketplace team also produced a special event with Tijuana-based artists to highlight Mexican culture, featuring graphic and visual artists Acamonchi and VJ PR4, DJ sets from Loud Noises and Tremolo Audio, and live performance by Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich + Fussible.

"We wanted to bring a sense of retro music to Zune Marketplace, and to do that, there's no other label to work with than Fania," said Mariel Cruz, Zune Marketplace Latin content producer. "Fania's renowned roster of musicians made it easy to select iconic artists, and we're happy to bring this collection to our subscribers."

The custom Fania Records store will be exclusive to the Zune Marketplace until Oct. 21 and will include music from the following albums:

* Ricardo Ray and Bobby Cruz, "El Bestial Sonido"
* Fania All Stars, "Live At Yankee Stadium, Vol. 1"
* Hector Lavoe, "Le Canta A Borinquen"
* Roberto Roena, "Greatest Hits"
* Cheo Feliciano, "Cheo," "Felicidades"
* Ruben Blades, "Maestra Vida Vol. I"
* La Lupe, "La Reina (The Queen)"
* Mongo Santamaria, "Fuego"
* Various Artists, "Cuba Y Puerto Rico Son"
* Various Artists, "El Barrio: Gangsters, Latin Soul & The Birth of Salsa 1967-75"
* Mark Dimond, "Brujeria"
* The Lebron Brothers, "Criollo"
* Celia Cruz, "Bravo"
* Various Artists, "Bailando at the Palladium Vol. 1"
* Bobby Valentin, "Algo Nuevo"
* Celia Cruz and Tito Puente, "Algo Especial Para Recordar"
* Charlie Palmieri and his orchestra, "Adelante Gigante"

Zune is the only digital media player to offer an end-to-end experience for music lovers with its portal devices, available with 8 GB, 16 GB and 120 GB; software features such as Buy from FM, which allows users to download music directly from the built-in FM tuner; and the subscription-based service Zune Pass, which allows subscribers to download millions of songs for the monthly price of $14.99.

The exclusive Fania Records digital collection is available at http://www.zune.net/musica. "

Microsoft Partners With BIC to Expand Business Offerings to Hispanic Entrepreneurs During USHCC National Convention

Tomas — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:09:13 +0000

Have you seen Microsoft’s long new commercial featuring Bill Gates & Jerry Seinfeld? Interesting Hispanic/Latino influences – Watch video here.

Tomas — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:27:01 +0000

First, Seinfeld starts off with a churro in his hand, then a Latino family is shown trying to figure out who they are and then they both exit the mall with churros in their hands?

BuscaPe and Microsoft MSN Launch Partnership in Mexico

Tomas — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:00:36 +0000

"BuscaPe.com Group ( http://www.buscape.com ), which is owner of the largest Comparison Shopping Network in Latin America, and Microsoft MSN (Nasdaq: MFST) announce a partnership in Mexico that will benefit more than 12 million users who visit the Prodigy/MSN site. Starting now, they will be able to research and compare prices for products and services at more than 400 stores, as well as access a database of nearly two million products.

According to Romero Rodrigues, CEO and Founder of BuscaPe.com Inc. ( http://www.buscape.com ), the agreement should ensure 50% growth in Mexico. "We will offer a safe, fast way to make an intelligent purchase through the Internet, while the ability to compare prices will provide the user the assurance of making a good purchase," he points out.

Data from comScore Media Metrix (March 2008), a global leader in Internet audience monitoring, rank BuscaPe the second largest portal among Latin American e-commerce sites, while the MSN site in Mexico has a more than 94% market penetration and 12 million unique users. "The partnership will bring both partners more exposure, and guarantee greater brand strength in the Mexican market, one of today's main markets in the Americas," said Jaime Kalb, commercial director for Prodigy MSN Mexico.

Access to the comparison system is available through the main Mexican MSN site: ( http://prodigy.msn.com/ ) or directly via: ( http://prodigymsn.buscape.com.mx/ ).

About BuscaPe
Creator of the Comparison Shopping service at http://www.buscape.com.br in June 1999, BuscaPe.com Group ( http://www.buscape.com ) is made up of media properties focused on the purchase decision process in Latin American e- commerce. With more than 30 million visits each month and available in 28 countries, BuscaPe is an absolute leader in purchase decisions in Latin America.

Its main properties are:

BuscaPe ( http://www.buscape.com.br ): A leader in price comparison with a presence in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile and Colombia, BuscaPe compares prices of more than 7,000,000 products sold by 60,000 companies. It is also responsible for shopping at more than 100 portals, including Microsoft MSN, Yahoo, Abril, Globo and Terra.

Bondfaro ( http://www.bondfaro.com.br ): A leader in product research and information, Bondfaro helps consumers decide which product is the right one to buy. With its main focus on products, the site offers videos and advice by its own specialists, as well as users themselves.

e-bit ( http://www.ebit.com.br ): e-bit won a name for itself in the development of e-commerce in Brazil as the most respected source of information on e-commerce with more than 6 million respondents of on line shopping experience compiled since 2000 in more than 1,800 affiliated online stores. Starting in 2008, its activities are undergoing expansion in the following Latin American countries: Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Mexico.

QueBarato! ( http://www.quebarato.com.br ): An absolute leader in free classifieds, the recently launched QueBarato is available in 28 countries, all Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking, allowing people to advertise their products, services, vehicles and real estate quickly, efficiently and free of charge.

BuscaPe Viagens ( http://www.buscapeviagens.com.br ): The only one to offer price comparisons of airline tickets in the Brazilian domestic market for more than 700 domestic and international carriers, as well as on-line and off-line travel agencies from all over the country. With a simple, intuitive interface, BuscaPe Viagens is accessible to Internet users of all types -- all this so it can offer the best airfare options in the market.

Corta Contas ( http://www.cortacontas.com.br ): Website for research and comparison of financial products and services.

Wiki2Buy ( http://www.wiki2buy.com ): A collaborative buyer's guide in wiki format containing information about products, services and stores.

Pagamento Digital ( http://www.pagamentodigital.com.br ): The safest online payment management platform on the Internet. A simple, fast, low-cost method, it is designed especially for online merchants and buyers to buy the best the Internet has to offer with the security they need.

FControl ( http://www.fcontrol.com.br ): Has been providing fraud risk management solutions for remote transactions since 2003. With services ranging from analysis of remote transactions and consulting and operational oversight of fraud management processes, to complete outsourcing of internal fraud risk management teams, FControl has distinguished itself for its precision in differentiating between legitimate and fraudulent transactions in companies throughout Brazil.

Compra Comigo ( http://www.compracomigo.com.br ): Orkut's most popular buy and sell application. A practical, effective way for friends to do business. Available to Orkut, and soon to other social networks, it allows buying, selling and exchanges among friends. "

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Tomas — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:39:30 +0000

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U.S. contributes to Colombia’s quiet military revolution

Gunmen kill Guatemalan prosecutor

Group files complaint against U.S. Rep. Reyes over role in getting kidnapped relative released

Border fence lawsuit will be heard in federal court in El Paso

Mexico deploys 1,260 more police to violence-plagued Sinaloa

Health Minister: Peru needs at least another 16,500 health professionals

CAUSA: Oregon’s Anti-ESL Measure Debated

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Blogante Essentials – Wednesday – July 16th, 2008

Tomas — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:38:10 +0000

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Microsoft launches MSN Mobile Latino for US Hispanics

Tomas — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:46:54 +0000

"Microsoft has launched MSN Mobile Latino, which specifically targets the Latino community in the United States, at the San Diego annual conference of the National Council of La Razas (NCLR). "

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Blogante News for Monday – July 14th, 2008

Tomas — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:38:28 +0000

Blogante News Essentials --»

Latino bloggers wait for presidential candidates’ response to special survey on issues pertinent to Latino electorate (Latina Lista)

Fewer Americans Favor Cutting Back Immigration - new Gallup poll

Enough of taco politics - McCain, Obama need to move beyond stereotypical politics to show respect for — and appeal to — Latino voters

Hispanic Radio Hits Rough Wave - Ads Decline With Lagging Economy

Mexico’s drug war shows a virulent feminine side

Did You Know? 80% of the top five contestants for Miss Universe were Latinas - and 50% for the top ten

What if we threw out all the illegal immigrants? - Overnight, some industries would become desperate for workers. The biggest beneficiaries would be low-skilled American workers. The big losers might surprise you. - middle-class families!

Spanish-language TV journalists paid less - Many earn roughly one-fourth less in base pay than their competitors at English-language stations - (very, very interesting)

Take Action: Ramiro Carrillo Rodriguez was the fourth farm worker in the last two weeks to die of heat stroke.

Hopes on race relations are high, poll shows - (if Obama wins)

Best of the Rest --»

More American than you think - (about English-dominant Latinos)

Meet me in Mexicalifornia - After the missions, before the gold rush, Mexico made a lasting mark in adobe

The future depends on embracing languages

Meet Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez, the only Hispanic Female County Sheriff in America

Mother Exhales After Son’s Release in Colombia - Jo Rosano

Mexican Revolution focused media attention on El Paso

Fears increase at crossing of the border

The New Immigrants series from SouthCoastToday.com

US Embassy Admits to Intervention in 2004 Salvadoran Presidential Elections

Rebuilding Mexico, $1 at a time - Tres-por-Uno (Three-for-One) program

Coyotes turning to new tactics to thwart law

For many immigrants in the San Fernando Valley, life continues as it did in their native countries -

“Only about 500 Latino voters in Miami decided that George Bush, and not Al Gore, should be the next president,” points out Jorge Ramos, an anchor for the Spanish-language network Univision . “In the year 2004, if only 67,000 Latinos in Nevada, Colorado and New Mexico would have voted for John Kerry instead of George Bush, John Kerry would have been president of the United States.”

Media Matters - Ignoring own reporting, AP claimed McCain “is respected by many Hispanics for refusing to pander to anti-immigrant sentiment”

Illegal LA - The Immigration Plight in Los Angeles

Virginia Latinos seen as swing vote

Will Little Havana Go Blue?

The Long War of Genaro García Luna - Mexico’s top police official

Did You Know? The shortest contestant in this year’s Miss Universe show was Miss El Salvador, a petite 5-foot-3

Election 2008 --»

McCain may not push for new border security bill

McCain’s “God’s children” ad is offensive to all Latinos and should be banned from airwaves (Latina Lista)

Latino bloggers wait for presidential candidates’ response to special survey on issues pertinent to Latino electorate (Latina Lista)

Latinos want hopefuls to address core issues

Enough of taco politics - McCain, Obama need to move beyond stereotypical politics to show respect for — and appeal to — Latino voters

Obama’s message lost in translation

Obama invites Latinos to ‘walk together’ into White House

Obama Tells Latino Voters They Have Election in Their Hands

Media Matters - Ignoring own reporting, AP claimed McCain “is respected by many Hispanics for refusing to pander to anti-immigrant sentiment”

McCain: I’ve earned Hispanics’ trust

Obama Talks Health at Latino Convention - (NLCR)

Obama, McCain woo Latino voters in San Diego

Obama Appeals To Latino Voters : NPR - (at NCLR conference in San Diego)

Virginia Latinos seen as swing vote

Will Little Havana Go Blue?

Blogante Business --»

Media Moves: Radio Lider off the air in Charlotte

Salesman shares secrets in new Spanish language book - Hispanic MPR

Microsoft Joins NCLR in Building a Stronger America at the Organization’s Annual Conference in San Diego

Hispanic Marketing Report: Nissan Rogue Star

Pepsi’s Sierra Mist Aims Ads at Multicultural Consumers

Vanessa Robledo feted by magazine

Salmonella scare shuts down Texas border produce trade

What is the outlook for Mexico’s economic ties with China following President Calderon’s first visit there?

Alcoa to cut about 1,200 jobs in Honduras, Mexico

Mexican bank Banorte not for sale -CEO Valenzuela

Grupo Modelo Evaluates Proposed Transaction Between InBev and Anheuser-Busch

Entrepreneurs lug cheap Mexican fuel across border

Mexican Billionaire Slim Buys More Saks Shares

Immigrant Workers Vital, Virginia Firms Say

Hispanic Radio Hits Rough Wave - Ads Decline With Lagging Economy

Tang offers seven new flavors to Latina mothers and families - Tang Partners with Major League Soccer and Actor Adrian Alonso to Provide Young Latinos with the Ultimate Summer Experience

Spain’s BBVA Widens U.S. Focus

Bilingual Employees Key to Fast Response to Natural Disasters

Colombia Trade Deal Is Threatened

Affluent in Spanish - From tennis to tequila, Latinos are going upscale.

Hispanic construction workers affected by market slowdown, too - Memphis

Spanish-language TV journalists paid less - Many earn roughly one-fourth less in base pay than their competitors at English-language stations - (very, very interesting)

Blogante Entertainment --»

Pee Wee to perform at Premios Juventud

Los Cardenales: name chosen long ago, new CD

Buscan asaltantes de casa de Eugenio León

Juan Luis Guerra contagia su ritmo en Miami

Dividirán bienes de Castro y Liberman

Jaguares refuerza su compromiso - con su disco titulado 45

Q&A with David Zayas, who stars as Angel on hit series Dexter

Los Temerarios estrenan nuevo disco

An interview with Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez, author of the ‘Dirty Girls’ books

Enrique Iglesias, Aventura Team For Tour

Mexican pop star Venegas has fans falling for her sweet sound - Boston debut

Los De Abajo, Islington Academy, London

Yolanda Pérez now hosts ‘Mex 2 the Max’

Thalia CD is shaped by motherhood

Jose Canseco: Madonna Begged Me

Julio Iglesias returns to Romania today, for three additional concerts

Latin Music USA - A Multi-Media Event Premieres January 21, 2009 on PBS

Miss Venezuela is Miss Universe 2008 - Dayana Mendoza

LAMC: Wherein We Fall In Love With Camilo Lara Of Mexican Institute Of Sound | Guanabee

More Blogante News --»

Special Sunday Post: Nashville-area police department’s abuse of ICE’s 287(g) program calls for federal review (Latina Lista)

National Council of La Raza to Present 2008 NCLR/Ford Motor Company Affiliate of the Year Award to the Committee for Hispanic Children and Families at NCLR Annual Conference in San Diego

What’s Different About the Immigration Problem We Face Today–And What Can Be Done About It?

First Hispanic councilwoman sworn in - Wenatchee, Washington

University of Colorado - Boulder’s chief legal counsel nominated by Bush for federal judgeship - Christine Arguello

Hostos Community College president Dolores Fernandez steps down - NYC

Award-winning Journalist Jackeline Cacho is Chosen as Master of Ceremonies for the 79th Annual LULAC National Convention’s Presidential Reception Featuring Senator Hillary Clinton on July 11, 2008

La Bloga: ¡Yo vengo a gozar! - interviewing Rolando Hinojosa

Secret chamber may solve Mexican pyramid mystery - Teotihuacan

Laid-back Mexican oasis offers art, eats and those palm trees - Todos Santos, Mexico

Travel in Mexico: Riding in the Famous Tijuana Taxis

Idyllic Zihuatanejo, Mexico, Where Families Come to Play

Art: Africans in Mexico - A revelatory exhibition at the African American Museum shows their little-known influence on Mexican culture. - Philadelphia

Two lawmakers file bills targeting illegal immigrants - Nevada

Cuba revives its private farms

La Raza without la raza

Proposed Law to Keep Illegal Immigrants Out of Nebraska Town Causes Uproar

Beaufort County begins crackdown on illegal immigrants - South Carolina

Young illegal immigrants lose their San Francisco sanctuary

Animal activists criticize Puerto Rico government’s plans for long-awaited shelter

Smithsonian Takes Us to Puerto Rico

Macalester College - Alumni Awards - 2008 Recipients - J. Michael González-Campoy ’83

She needs your vote! Latina sings her way out of depression, homelessness - Mirna Zapata

Iowa Christian Leaders Press for Humane Immigration Laws

United States Announces IV Fleet Resumes Operations Amid South American Suspicions

Salem police hiring more Latino officers - Massachusetts

More Hispanics Practice Mixed Martial Arts

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Microsoft Joins NCLR in Building a Stronger America at the Organization’s Annual Conference in San Diego

Tomas — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:41:22 +0000

"In celebration of National Council of La Raza's (NCLR) 40th anniversary and its annual conference in San Diego, Microsoft Corp. today announced the launch of MSN Latino Mobile, as part of the company's commitment to advance Hispanics in the United States through the use of technology.

MSN Latino Mobile is a new digital service that provides Hispanics with one-stop access to Spanish-language news, sports, entertainment, local movie listings, horoscopes, weather, money and finances, and Windows Live services such as Windows Live Hotmail, Windows Live Messenger, Windows Live Spaces and Live Search. MSN Latino Mobile gives U.S. Hispanics a quick and easy way to find the content and services they need while on the go and features specialized technologies that customize the experience for each consumer's device. Consumers can access this free Spanish language service at http://latino.mobile.msn.com .

MSN Latino Mobile launches as a response to recent studies showing that Hispanics adopt technology faster than their African-American and Caucasian counterparts do. Mobile technology and bilingual software solutions play a key role in keeping people up to date with information and connected with their culture and their roots.

"We are committed to provide U.S. Hispanics with the right tools and solutions in their language of preference, and through content that resonates with their culture and their interests," said Jose Pinero, director of Multicultural Marketing at Microsoft. "MSN Latino Mobile joins the group of products and services that Microsoft offers to Hispanics in the U.S. to help them stay connected with their communities and the rest of the world."

Besides MSN Latino Mobile, Microsoft has other products and initiatives that have been specifically designed for the U.S. Hispanic market. They include Microsoft Office Spanish Language Pack, Microsoft Office Accounting Spanish version, Microsoft Office Live Workspaces in Spanish, Wisin & Yandel Custom Edition Zune, the MSN Latino portal and "Vida Digital Latina," a seminar series to bring technology knowledge to the U.S. Hispanic community.

The new MSN Latino Mobile portal will provide up-to-the-minute Spanish-language news, including news from the Associated Press and FOX Sports en Espanol coverage for Major League Baseball, the National Football League, the National Basketball Association and motorsports.

As part of Microsoft's commitment to Hispanics, the company is supporting various NCLR initiatives, including the NCLR Annual Conference: Building a Stronger America, via a sponsorship of Monday's luncheon, "Honoring Service, Courage and Leadership," where Sgt. Maj. Irene Zamora O'Neal will receive the NCLR Heroes and Heritage Award. Microsoft is also sponsoring the NCLR Affiliate Lounge and Youth Town Hall and is the exclusive sponsor of the President's Reception.

About MSN and Windows Live
Overall, MSN, Windows Live and Microsoft.com attract more than 550 million unique users worldwide per month. With localized versions available globally in 42 markets and 21 languages, MSN is a world leader in delivering Web services to consumers and online advertising opportunities to businesses worldwide. Most recently, MSN partnered with Control Room to stream Live Earth, the largest online entertainment event in history, with over 62 million streams worldwide.

Windows Live, a comprehensive set of personal Internet services and software, is designed to bring together in one place all the relationships, information and interests people care about most, with enhanced safety and security features across their PC, devices and the Web. MSN and Windows Live will be offered alongside each other as complementary services. Windows Live services and future beta updates can be found at http://ideas.live.com . Windows Live is available at http://www.live.com . MSN is located on the Web at http://www.msn.com .

About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential."

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AT&T Unveils Experience Store in Coral Gables – first bilingual AT&T Experience Store in Florida

Tomas — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:09:45 +0000

"AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) today announced the opening of the first AT&T Experience Store(SM) in Florida. The store, located in downtown Coral Gables at 215 Miracle Mile, provides a new way for visitors to experience and shop for communications and entertainment services. The store is the third bilingual AT&T Experience Store in the nation.

The nearly 5,400-square-foot store is larger than the typical AT&T retail store and features several new retail concepts. The store is part of the transition from a wireless-centric space to a high-energy retail format that showcases AT&T’s extensive portfolio of wireless, broadband, video and wireline products and services, such as AT&T U-verse(SM) services.

"The AT&T Experience Store in Coral Gables is what AT&T is all about," said Rich Guidotti, vice president and general manager of AT&T’s South Florida wireless operations. "All of the communications and entertainment products that consumers want are in one place and under one roof."

As the first bilingual AT&T Experience Store in Florida, the Coral Gables store will feature merchandising and interactive stations in both English and Spanish and a bilingual staff of 26 communications specialists to better serve Hispanic consumers.

"The Hispanic population represents the largest consumer segment in Miami-Dade County," Guidotti said. "We are proud to employ a bilingual staff that is trained to help our customers choose from a wide range of communications and entertainment products and services. The new Coral Gables AT&T Experience Store provides a convenient, comfortable and culturally friendly shopping environment for our Hispanic customers."

The AT&T Experience Store features a fully integrated media experience, including five integrated Experience Stations that encourage customer interaction with cutting-edge wireline, wireless and converged services. In addition, knowledgeable store personnel -- 29 total -- are on hand throughout the store and around each station to guide consumers through product trials and purchasing decisions.

Each AT&T Customer Experience Station features:

-- AT&T Advanced TV Zone. Customers can view AT&T U-verse TV and AT&T | DISH Network(R) service demonstrations, enabling them to test-drive Web-based and wireless remote access features, High Definition (HD) programming and browse an extensive Video On Demand catalogue.

-- AT&T Home Connections. Customers can browse the Internet, customize AT&T home-page portals and test AT&T Remote Monitor through a remote in-store camera.

-- Entertainment and Style. Customers can review the latest and greatest 3G wireless devices that allow users to download music, stream video and surf the Web.

-- Productivity Solutions. Geared toward road warriors and small business owners, customers can test wireless phones, BlackBerry(R) devices, smartphones, GPS and Bluetooth(R) accessories by using e-mail and Microsoft Corp. applications.

-- Talk, Text and Browse. Customers can try out GoPhone(R), our popular prepaid service, and an assortment of wireless handsets.

"From the moment customers enter to the moment they leave, they will be able to experience AT&T’s full suite of services for the first time," said Marshall Criser lll, president of AT&T Florida. "The new Coral Gables store is part of a key initiative in the company’s ongoing commitment to integrate its wireline and wireless operations and give consumers greater convenience and a streamlined approach to the way they purchase and interact with our products."

Other unique features of the Coral Gables AT&T Experience Store include more than 20 screens that highlight AT&T products and services, encourage direct customer interaction and allow store personnel to "show and tell." Digital messages that inform customers about the variety of lifestyle, product and feature benefits are displayed throughout the store on three 32-inch LCD screens. A series of touch-screen Information Stations also provide valuable information to assist employees and customers during the sales process.

The AT&T Coral Gables Experience Store is the seventh AT&T Experience Store to open in the nine-state Southeast region and the 20th nationwide. Store hours are 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday.

AT&T has approximately 330 retail locations throughout South Florida, including company-owned stores, agents and national retailers."

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Latin-Pak Appoints New Vice President of Business Development

Tomas — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:59:17 +0000

"Latin-Pak the premier national Hispanic Direct Marketing Company since 1996 announced the appointment of Robert Gomez as Vice President of Business Development. In his new role, Mr. Gomez will be responsible for expanding and developing Latin-Pak's penetration in the ever changing and growing Hispanic and Ethnic market arena.

"Robert Gomez brings extensive industry experience of over 20 years to Latin-Pak," said Vince Andaloro, President/Founder of Latin-Pak. "Robert is no stranger to Latin-Pak having worked with us successfully on a variety of products throughout the years as our client. He will be a tremendous asset to new and existing clients offering not only a passion for our products and markets, but rich creative direction as well."

Prior to joining Latin-Pak, Mr. Gomez held executive sales and management positions with printing conglomerates RR Donnelly and Qubecor. Additionally, he provided integrated marketing counsel to leading international companies including Microsoft - Latin America; Baradi, USA; General Mills; Condи N'ast and Editorial Televisa. Mr. Gomez has excelled at enlightening clients to understand how marketing can progress sales beyond just the here and now.

In conjunction with this announcement, Latin-Pak proudly announced the opening of a new satellite office in Atlanta, Georgia. Due to the continued successful growth of Latin-Pak, it is necessary to expand from its existing offices in Los Angeles, CA and St. Louis, MO. The Atlanta office will be under the direction of Robert Gomez."

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Presumtive Presidential Nominees John McCain and Barak Obama To Speak at 2008 NCLR Annual Conference in San Diego

Tomas — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:08:23 +0000

"The National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S., announced today that presumptive presidential nominees Senators John McCain (R–AZ) and Barack Obama (D–IL) will speak at the 2008 NCLR Annual Conference held at the San Diego Convention Center, July 12-15. Other speakers at the Conference include San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, former NCLR President and CEO Raul Yzaguirre, CEO of Freddie Mac Richard F. Syron, New York Times best-selling author Alisa Valdés-Rodríguez and internationally renowned motivational speaker Samuel Betances.

“NCLR is excited to be in San Diego as we celebrate 40 years of strengthening America by promoting the advancement of Latino families. The presumptive presidential nominees and other government and business leaders speaking at NCLR’s Annual Conference will address a Latino community that is strengthening its political voice and engaging in campaigns, voter registration, and citizenship drives as never before,” said Janet Murguía, NCLR President and CEO.

The NCLR Annual Conference is the single largest gathering of its kind in the Latino community. More than 20,000 community organization leaders, activists, and volunteers; elected and appointed officials; members of the corporate, philanthropic, and academic communities; senior citizens; college students; and youth are expected to participate this year. A popular Conference attraction is Latino Expo USA with more than 250 exhibits from leading Fortune 500 companies, Hispanic-owned businesses, nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, and government agencies.

Some highlights of the 2008 NCLR Annual Conference include:

Saturday, July 12

* The NCLR Diabetes Dash—a 5k fun run—will kick off this year’s Health Fair, which will provide free health screenings, information, and counseling on key health and lifestyle issues affecting the Hispanic community.
* A naturalization session, sponsored by ConAgra Foods, will provide information on the citizenship application process and step-by-step guidance on how to complete the required forms to become a U.S. citizen.
* Artists from MTV, MTVtr3s, and Sí TV along with NCLR youth leadership participants will participate in a youth-led Town Hall sponsored by GEICO and Microsoft that explores the growing influence of youth in the media.

Sunday, July 13

* A HOME Clinic, held in partnership with the San Diego Housing Opportunities Collaborative, will offer pro bono legal advice, housing counseling, and loan negotiation to help families facing foreclosure identify resources and assistance.
* A Town Hall presented by the Office of Minority Health and led by a panel of health experts, will address the need to reform a health care system in which millions of Latinos remain uninsured.

Monday, July 14
· Government and community leaders will come together in a Town Hall presented in part by Freddie Mac aimed at finding a solution to the national foreclosure crisis.
· The Heroes & Heritage Award for Valor and Service to Country will be presented to Sergeant Major Irene Zamora O'Neal.

Other workshops and activities will examine issues such as education, workforce development, community and family wealth-building, voting,juvenile justice, children’s health, the impact of immigration enforcement policy,and nonprofit management.

“Our Conference reflects the broad interests and involvement of Latinos in this great nation. We are working for better policies and programs in everything from education and health care to homeownership and financial security. When Latino families can get opportunities to advance, it strengthens America,” said Murguía."

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LISTA 2nd Annual Humanitarian Mission and Hispanic Workforce Summit May 28th -June 1st 2008

Tomas — Tue, 27 May 2008 16:02:32 +0000

"For Immediate Release Contact: Euralis Lopez 347 632 4542 lopeze@a-lista.org Over 30 Corporate Executives to attend the LISTA 2nd Annual Humanitarian Mission and Hispanic Workforce Summit in Dominican Republic on May 28th – June 1st 2008 May 27, 2008, New York, NY--- LISTA will conduct it’s second Humanitarian Mission and Hispanic Workforce Summit to the Dominican Republic on May 28th in the city of Cabarete, Dominican Republic. This year LISTA and The Dream Project inaugurate the third technology center and for the second consecutive year will conduct a series of Teacher Training workshops on lesson planning, English as a second language, and the use of technology to enhance the teaching experience for the students of the Dream Schools. LISTA has secured the support of an impressive delegation including, Dominicans on Wall Street, Dominican American Chamber of Commerce of Georgia, HITN Television, Society of Hispanic Engineers and the Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce. “LISTA and its partners continue to help bridge the digital divide and help develop new technology businesses in the Cabarete Area. Through these events we bring empowerment and knowledge transfer and with the help of big business we will develop this region into a thriving business community in the upcoming years,” says Jose Marquez, LISTA CEO. “This is a mission of hope and love, it is up to us to all to change the perception of technology in our community, the time is NOW!” LISTA will also hold the second Annual Hispanic Workforce Summit to help develop the Dominican workforce community in Cabarete. “As the Dominican population continues to grow in the United States, it is clear that a significant part of the future workforce will be from the Dominican Republic,” commented Jon Wunderlich, Director of Operations at Project Dream, “this summit will help bring economic stability and sustainability of Cabarete business entrepreneurs, it is imperative to further develop the skills of Dominican students in order for them to change their future through technology. “LISTA through these workshops and summit will make an economic impact and give the students the tech and business skills needed to embrace the opportunities which will be on the horizon when they graduate” said Jose Luis Rodriguez, LISTA Chair. LISTA’s mission to educate motivate and empower continues to bring hope and the promise of highly skilled workers, young professionals and small business owners for the future of the region.” “This is still a small program which has been supported strictly by our members. We can all do more to help develop one of the poorest areas in this country and turn it into a thriving business community,” said LISTA NYTC President Robert Abreu. “We truly believe that with more community involvement this mission will yield even more results.” Corporate leaders, Hispanic non-profit executives from across the country are expected to come together at the Hispanic Workforce Summit to discuss technology usage in the class room, best practices, and explore strategies to develop skilled technology workers, professionals and better access to technology for small businesses. This summit continues to attract significant interest from local and national organizations across the country. There is a sense of anticipation of what viable solutions, recommendations or best practices will come out of this summit LISTA’s Humanitarian Mission and Workforce Summit Speakers Include: Ambassador Patricia Sortier, Canadian Ambassador to the Dominican Republic Felix Ortiz, New York State Assemblyman Robert Abreu, VP Goldman Sachs Kevin Manning, Immediate Past President American Chamber of Commerce Carlos Gonzalez, CEO, Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce Jose Luis Rodriguez, LISTA Chair and President/CEO HITN Dora Maria Abreu, SHPE Vice President Jose Marquez, President and CEO, LISTA Jon Wunderlich, Dominican Operation Director, Dream Project Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA) have donated computers to the area schools of Cabarete and Batey in the Dominican Republic through the Dream Project, as part of LISTA’s international outreach program for many years along with supplying educational instruction to further develop technology professionals in the area, conducting workshops for students and teachers in English as Second Language, math and sciences. LISTA IS SPONSORED BY: AETNA, AT&T, COMCAST, CAPITALWIRE DELTA AIRLINES, MACY’s, MICROSOFT , NCTA, NIELSEN MEDIA, PHRMA, STAPLES, STATEFARM and VERIZON. About Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA) LISTA Mission is to educate, motivate and encourage the use of technology in the Latino community and empowering them to bridge the digital divide. Founded in 2004 LISTA promotes the utilization of the technology sectors for the empowerment of the Latino community. We are an organization that is committed to bringing various elements of Technology under one central hub to facilitate our partners, members and the community with the leverage and education they need to succeed in a highly advanced technologically driven society. www.a-lista.org About The Dominican Republic Education And Mentoring (DREAM) Project is a US 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides equitable access to quality education for children born into poverty in rural areas and small communities of the Dominican Republic by combining volunteerism, international awareness, and community involvement into a sustainable support system” www.domincandream.org"

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